" Andrew shat up the second the sound clicked . His whole posture changed and his jaw clenched as he scanned the dark behind us , eyes narrowing He moved fast , slipping into the trees with barely a sound . I stood frozen , one hand clamped over my mouth , heart hammering in my chest . I was already having trouble dealing with Rick's father coming for me , I didn't think they would be able to save another article of Andrew and I whether it was a mind interpretation or not . Branches rustled . into light A second later , he returned dragging someone out by the wrist . I blinked , confused until the figure shifted in Benita His grip didn't loosen , He held her with one arm firmly locked around her , the other yanking the phone from her hand in one smooth motion . " What the hell ? " he said , flipping the screen toward her . " Why are you taking pictures ? She twisted out of his grip and snatched the phone back . " Relax , I was just going to send it to Rick . And maybe … post it " Benita , " he said , stepping forward , voice low , furious . " You'll do no such thing . If you post that photo , you're not just screwing with her life , you're screwing with your own job . Think that through . " Benita stood in front of me , arms crossed tight . " Sneaking around in the middle of the night! Classy . " I blinked at her . " Excuse me ? " " You and Andrew , you can't even pretend to have some decency ! " Her voice was louder now . I stepped closer , jaw tight . " Were you following me ? " She laughed , cold and sharp . "Don't flatter yourself " You took a photo . That means you followed me I didn't back down . " You're obsessed " Benita's smile twitched . " I'm protective of what's mine . " I stepped forward , face inches from hers . " Rick's could be yours but stalking me in the dark with a camera ? That's unhinged . " She scoffed . " Keep pretending you matter , Fiona . This whole marriage is a joke . " " Then stay out of it , " i snapped . Andrew stepped on about to say something but held his hand to stop him . She held his stare , then scoffed . " Whatever " She walked off . My legs buckled slightly as panic surged . " Oh my God , " Imuttered , pacing in a circle . " She's going to leak it . You don't understand . If this goes viral , Rick's father is going to .. " " Fiona , " Andrew said , reaching for my arms . He held me at arm's length , looking me dead in the eyes . " Breathe . You need to breathe . " 1/3 6 10:10 Wed , 27 Aug 17 Chapter 341 tried . My lips trembled as I pulled in a shaky breath . " She got nothing , " he said firmly . " Even if she posts something , we'll handle it . You are stronger than this , don't let someone like her make you forget that , at least the Fiona I knew was . " " But she said … " esence . " " I don't care what she said ," he cut in . " You're allowed to exist without being perfect . You're someone , you don't owe anyone s allowed to sit by a lake , you're allowed to talk to I swallowed hard , " you're right ." " Of course I am " There was a pause . He scratched the back of his neck , " I'm sorry for leaning in earlier . That was on me . I wasn't thinking I guess I had more alcohol than I realized . " " It's okay , " said softly . " It's really okay " He nodded , stepping back . I turned toward the path . My legs still felt shaky , but I kept walking , hands shoved into the sleeves of my hoodie . When I stepped into the tent , the light from a lantern lit the space in soft amber . Rick was sitting up , elbows on his knees , his shirt wrinkled like he'd just tossed it on . His voice was rough , low , and laced with something sharper than sleep . " Where are you coming from ? " His voice was rough , low , and laced with something sharper than sleep . I stood still by the entrance of the tent , brushing the strands of hair away from my face . The fabric of my hoodie clung to me from the night air " I went to the lake , " I said , not meeting his eyes . " I just needed some time to myself ." He looked at me , silent . Then he leaned back onto the mat , pulling the blanket over himself . " Go back to sleep . " I sat awkwardly on the edge of the blanket , still tense from earlier . I couldn't lie down next to him . Not after all of that . Eventually , the sun rose . I left before Rick woke up . The morning buzz picked up quickly as people moved around the camp . I walked slowly toward where everyone was gathering . My eyes kept flicking toward Benita . I couldn't ignore the thought that she might actually post the photo .. I spotted her by the edge of the mess tent and made my way over . " Can we talk ? " I asked , voke steady . Benita turned to me with a smugs smile . " Here to beg ? " " No. Just to ask you not to cause drama where there is none ." " Aren't you going to ask me for the pictures ? " she said , her voice light but cutting . ד 10:11 Wed , 27 Aug ® 6 17 • Chapter 34 " We didn't do anything wrong ." I replied . " You can post them . I don't care. " She laughed . " Oh , I will . You don't fool me . I know you're afraid . And you should be . " I stared at her . COBARCH She stepped forward , her voice sharp . " You keep interfering between Rick and me . You think he's confused ? You think he's distant ? That's you . You're the reason . You came into this relationship with that pathetic restaurant and now you're here pretending you belong in his life " I didn't back away . She shoved me once , her hands firm against my shoulder . " I've known Rick longer , you're just temporary . He'll come back to me . You can feel it , right ? " Another shove . " That space between you and him ? That's me . " I clenched my jaw . My chest tightened , my fists curling . " You can have him , " I said . " Rick is all yours . " Benita smiled , like she'd won . I was so fucking pissed but I didn't flinch . I turned and walked away even though inside , I was burning but I wouldn't give her the satisfaction of seeing it I saw Rick where he stood near the entrance as he was walking out of the tent and went straight to him . " Where did you- " he started but I cut him off . " Andrew almost kissed me last night , it was an accident but " I trailed off realising I had made a mistake , as he clenched his fists next to him and started to make his way to where Andrew was , his eyes red with anger , not pausing to listen to any of my calls . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!