I sat there, my heart pounding in my chest as I stared at the photograph. I had been experiencing occasional palpitations as a result of hormonal changes from pregnancy lately and they seemed to be recurring at that moment.
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Why would David have a picture of the kidnapped girl? The rational part of my mind screamed that this was impossible, that there had to be some explanation. Yet, doubt crept in like a shadow.
Feeling a mix of fear and confusion, I approached David cautiously. “Babe, I found this picture in your pocket. Can you explain why you have it?” My voice wavered, betraying my anxiety.
David’s eyes widened slightly,his facial expression showing surprise and innocence. “I have no idea,” he said, his tone convincingly puzzled. “I don’t know how that picture got there. Someone may have slipped it into my pocket during a security screening at the airport or something. This is really strange.”
“How do you mean someone slipped it into your pocket? Why would they want to do that?” I questioned, still not convinced by his response.
David shifted uncomfortably, his eyes avoiding mine for a moment before he tried to regain his composure. “I don’t know. Maybe someone is trying to frame me or set me up. But I promise you, I have nothing to do with this. This is really crazy. I am as shocked as you are.”
His words hung in the air, heavy with tension. I desperately wanted to believe him, but doubt lingered in my mind.
“We need to report this to the police immediately” I suggested, “whoever slipped this photo into your pocket is definitely going to put you into trouble. You may be punished for a crime that you know nothing about.”
David nodded, his eyes pleading for understanding. “I understand. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my innocence. I will call ASP Grace first thing tomorrow morning, so she can advise on how to handle this.”
He kept to his promise and called ASP Grace to inform her about the photograph. She invited him to the station to make an official statement, he honoured the invitation, however, I did not go with him.
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Over the next few days, I kept a watchful eye on him, observing his actions and conversations closely, searching for any signs of deceit. He seemed genuinely concerned about the kidnapping, sharing in my worry and even suggesting that we should do all we can to raise awareness about the issue.
As the days passed, the police investigation intensified. News reports flooded our screens, detailing the progress of the search for the kidnapped girl. The city was gripped by fear, and I found it harder to trust anyone, even the person I loved.
Late one night, I heard David talking on the phone in hushed tones. Suspicion gnawed at me, urging me to eavesdrop on his conversation. Carefully, I crept closer, my heart pounding in my ears.
“I need more time,” David whispered urgently. “I can’t risk her finding out. Just give me a few more days to handle this.”
My blood ran cold. I retreated silently, my mind reeling with the realisation that David was hiding something significant from me. Determination flared within me; I needed to uncover the truth, even if it meant confronting the person I thought I knew best.
The next morning, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. The phone conversation I had overheard haunted my thoughts. As we sat at the breakfast table, I couldn’t contain my curiosity any longer.
“Babe,” I began cautiously, “I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation on the phone last night. Who were you talking to, and what’s going on that you need more time for?”
David’s eyes widened with surprise. He hesitated for a moment, as if carefully choosing his words. “Baby,” he finally said, “I promise, there’s nothing for you to worry about. It’s just some work-related matters that I can’t discuss yet. I didn’t want to bother you with it.”
His explanation didn’t sit well with me. I had always believed in open communication and honesty in our relationship. But now, the seeds of doubt had been sown, and I couldn’t ignore them any longer.
“We’ve always shared everything with each other,” I said, my voice tinged with disappointment. “If something is affecting you, it affects us. Please, tell me what’s going on. I want to understand and help if I can.”
David seemed to weigh his options for a moment before sighing. “Alright,” he relented. “I’ll tell you. But promise me you won’t jump to conclusions. It’s a sensitive situation.”
I nodded, my heart pounding. What was he about to reveal? And how would it impact our already fragile relationship?
Find out what happens next in Episode 37 #chekwithdoctoro