Gabriel I wait for it to connect . The number you have called has been disconnected . Panic runs through me . I dial the number again . The number you have called has been disconnected . Dont you dare . I continue to pace as my temper rises . You try this fucking shit on me and thats it ! I call the number again in the hope that Ive dialed the wrong number . The number you have called has been disconnected . Infuriated , I throw my phone , and it bounces off my desk and onto the floor . With my hands on my hips , I pace back and forth . She thinks she can cut me just like that ? She thinks that I cant find her if she changes her fucking number . This is her being a control freak …. thats what this is . I scramble for my phone and make another call . Mark , I want you to find an address for Violet Coleman . Well , why dont you just call her ? Because her phone has been disconnected . Well … Dont well me , I snap . Find out where she is . I hang up and continue pacing and my phone rings , its Mark again . What ? I snap as I answer . What town does she live in ? he snaps back . Connecticut . 10:54 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 13.1 % Chapter 18 Connecticut ? Are you sure thats it , because I need a state or at least a town to run the search . 1 roll my eyes . I dont fucking know , Ill check . I hang up and march out into the office to see that Richard is still at his desk . Where did Violet Coleman move to ? He glances up . Sorry ? Violet Coleman , I snap impatiently . Where is she ? Where did she move to ? Ahh … Maine . I think ? Maine ? Surprised she didnt move to Texas actually ? Why ? Because of Willie . Whos Willie ? Willie Nelson . He widens his eyes . You know how much Violet loves Willie Nelson . Thankfully not . I pinch the bridge of my nose . Fuck me dead . Thatll do me . I storm back into my office and call Mark . She lives in Maine . Anything else ? She has appalling taste in music . Oh … kay . He listens . So where did you get Connecticut from ? I dont know . Just find her . What for ? You didnt even bother to know where she lived , why would you want to find her ? Because I said so … thats why . You need to remember that you work for me , so you will do whatever I fucking say . Whats the offer ? What ? I fume . 10 $ 4 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching 13.2 % Chapter 18 What are you going to offer her ? I happen to like Violet and Im not finding her if you are just going to screw her around . Shes left town and changed her number for a reason . The sky turns red . What I do with Violet Coleman is none of your fucking business . Youre fired . I hang up the phone . An hour and six scotches later , I collect my briefcase and make my way downstairs . I walk out the from door to see Mark standing beside my car . Infuriating I walk over . What are you doing here , I fired you . He rolls his eyes as he opens my door . Like the other fifty times youve fired me . I get into the back seat and he slams the door behind me . We drive through the traffic as I glare out the window . Did you find her ? Im not looking for her . He casually turns the corner . Why not ? I snap . Because last time I saw Violet Coleman was when you had me stake out her house as her moving truck came , and she was crying and miserable . His eyes meet mine in the rearview mirror . I thought she was your friend . He raises an eyebrow . Well ? Well , what ? What kind of man looks for a woman if he already knows that when he finds her , he wont give her what she needs ? My eyes hold his . I know youre a selfish prick , but you need to think about this because its not just any old girl , its Violet Coleman . My heart sinks . You already told me you are to marry an Italian woman . Has that changed , has it ? His eyes flick up . meet mine in the rearview mirror again . Just drive the car , I yell . You piss me off . Youre fucking fired . For real this time . We drive in silence for a while as adrenaline surges through my system . You think you know everything about me , well , Ive got news for you . You know nothing . The Conspiracy of Baby Switchung Chapter 18 I know a lot more about you than anyone else , thats for sure . I roll my eyes . Will you just shut the fuck up ? I dont pay for your opinion . You want my opinion ? No. Yeah , well , youre going to get it anyway , he snaps . Ever since the Christmas Party and that night you spent with Violet . I never spent a night with Violet . Youre lying . I drove her to your house , he barks . You pulled her out of the car . He grips the steering wheel . I did think it was strange when you didnt leave the yacht in Italy . You werent even in Italy , I fire back . No , but the security boys called me from over there to see if everything was okay because you hadnt left the yacht the entire time you were there . I was tired . Of being a prick ? Shut the fuck up . I punch the back of the seat as I begin to lose control . You havent gone out since Violet left ; you havent had one single date . So what ? I yell . Thats not who you are . Are you going to do what you want to do , or are you going to do what you have to do ? I clench my jaw as I stare out the window . You have no idea what you are talking about … or what is expected of me . I know more than you . Lets go get her . He shrugs . Im ready , you want Violet , so lets go get her . So youre my quack now with the reverse psychology ? I pinch the bridge of my nose as my elbow rests on the door . I fucking hate you , you know that ? We fall silent as the car pulls up at a set of traffic lights and the sad reality sets in . I cant have Violet . I 10 The Conspiracy of Baby Switching . Chapter 18 sigh . So why do you want to find her ? he says in a softer tone . Because I miss her . We sit in silence for a long time as my mind goes over the depressing facts . Hes right . I have to let her go , its not fair for me to chase her when I cant offer her what I want to . Forget I said anything , I reply as I stare out the window . It doesnt matter . The car whizzes through the security gate and into the underground parking lot of my building as the memory of my Violet lingers . So close but so far … I need to forget her . Violet I watch the baggage handler throw the last of the bags into the cargo hull . We boarded a plane and are on the tarmac , about to leave New York forever . Its pouring with rain , the sky is depressed , along with my heart . I did it , I changed my number . Not that he was ever going to call anyway , but at least now I have finality . I will never have to see his name pop up on my screen … Or get excited every time it rings , only to be disappointed when it isnt him . You okay ? Deb smiles over at me as she takes my hand in hers . I fake a smile back . But I will never be okay , my heart has been broken beyond repair . 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