Theos POV:

It's been 3 1/2 months since the twins were born. Ellie's been exhausted she got anxiety that the twins will move in their cribs and suffocate. Ever since they could roll on to their tummies she's been checking on them hourly throughout the night. Even though I tell her not to worry because we can see them on the baby monitor and it alerts us if the ymove. It's still not enough and I understand her worries but she is so tired all the time. That's why I'm dreading going on this business trip. I will be gone for 1 week in San Francisco talking with investors and managing construction plans and much more. I leave in 5 hours and I just keep thinking of ways to get out of it.

" babe I seriously don't need to go, come on let me cancel and help you out this week." I tell Ellie in a serious tone.

" no Theo is important for you to go your taking over the company soon it will make you look irresponsible if you don't show up!" She says in a serious tone back. I sigh knowing she's right. I'm already packed to go so I'm just enjoying the time I got left.

At the moment I'm laying in bed with Ellie while she drawls designs on my chest.

" babe you know when you get back, I would have been missing you so much that I think we can have a night to ourselves." She says winking at me. I groan not wanting to leave even more now. I kiss her and pull her to cuddle me more. It's weird to say but her smell brings me comfort it's a hint of coconut and something else fruity. She's always warm and comfortable. She is my whole heart as long as our beautiful babies.

We ended up falling asleep , luckily I set an alarm because if I didn't I would have missed my flight. My personal assistant came and picked me up and drove me to the airport. I grabbed my suit case and bag and headed to my plane. I walked down the runway to the jet.

3 hours in and we are entering a bad rain storm. The jet started to face turbulence and next thing I know we are dropping. I start to panic and reach under my seat for my parachute. Then I feel dizzy and I'm knocked out.

I open my eyes groaning and feel my head and see there's blood on my hand. I look around and see My legs are tied to a chair under bright lights.

" well I see you're awake" said a female voice in an ominous tone.

She steps into the light and I'm greeted by a brunette, brown eyed girl. I have seen her before but can't put my finger on it.

" w-w- What's happing, where am I, who are you ?" I say rushing the words out of my mouth.

" Theo dear how do you not remember me? It's me crystal, remember we had a thing in high school! " she tells me in an angry tone. " you never loved me back! You only wanted to sleep with me then move on to the next girl. I love you Theo and never stopped. I followed you after school to your company and got a job as the receptionist on the 3rd floor. I would smile and wave at you everyday but you were to busy to notice me!" She tells stepping closer to me.

" I honestly don't remember you. High school all I did was drink and sleep around. I hate that I was like that but it's the only way I could get through my stress. But I've changed I've settled down and got married to the love of my life and have two gorgeous children. I am terribly sorry that I hurt your feelings! " I say in all honesty.

All she does is chuckle.

" oh I know all about your life. I sent a gift basket to your pregnant wife didn't I ? " she laughs in a evil tone. " I see she must not have eaten the chocolates or else she wouldn't be alive" she smiles

" I tired so hard to get rid of her. The guy I hired in Paris was a bust. Then I tried the gift basket and didn't work. So now I'm just going to take you out of their lives. And when miss Ellie is crying wondering why you left her. I'll be there to tell her you were having an affair with me and love me more then her. " she says cackling

I start to shake I'm having an panic attack. This isn't happening, this isn't real is it!?

" why don't do that crystal please. I'll do anything. Please I'll do what ever you want" I beg her starting to cry.

" there is one thing you can do" She says

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I'm so sorry for the late update. It's been crazy at school. And I was in a writers block! Hopefully you like this chapter. Lots of love 💕

( side note): anyone confused in the last book Ellie got a gift basket from a person named crystal. We finally know who crystal is!