Chapter 16: Chapter 16.
The day after their visit to the prison, Layla joined them at Cameron's estate.
Her brother opened up to her and was surprised to see her so calm and at the same time so threatening knowing that usually he was the one who took this air there.
- Good morning to both of you.
- Hello everyone too, replied Violet, but tell me why did you look so angry this beautiful morning? Did you fight?
- The only person I want to fight with right now is the crazy guy who has pictures of my best friend in his phone.
Immediately, her friend's face turned pale, which Cameron did not fail to notice.
- Wait for what? What did you just say? Violet asked, getting up in slow motion to sit next to her.
- I said....
- No Layla! That's enough.
- No Cameron, I have the right to know, it's about my life.
- But if you want to stay healthy, it would be good if we avoid causing your anxiety attacks.
- Cameron, I never hide anything from Violet. So I was saying that the crazy who wanted to go out with you, has photos of you in his phone and that's how he was able to order his brother to attack you.
- And why is it only now that I learn it? You went to see him yesterday and it's now that you tell me? While yesterday I harassed you with questions and you deliberately ignored me so as not to answer them.
- Cameron told me not to worry too much and not to tell you anything for the moment until he retrieves his phone in his prison and analyzes it himself. Layla replied by glancing at her brother.
- Ah, and do you think that nothing to tell me will improve my condition? Do you think your silence will help me more or on the contrary, even more worry me? How could I not worry? She got up by exhaling and then tried to control her anger towards him. I point out to you, Cam, that before you came back I knew how to protect myself and that when something happened, Layla always told me everything and we helped each other. So it's not because you're back that you can think you can control my life and what I need to know or not. So now, I want to know everything about your discussion yesterday.
Cameron got up and walked towards her in slow motion with an angry expression. Her look was black and it was as if everything had changed his personality, as if it was another Cameron who was in front of her
- Oh really? Did you know how to protect yourself? I could have been delighted to know if it didn't seem so wrong given that you have the naivety to let a man you met on a dating site, enter your life without being more suspicious.
- Excuse me for wanting to fill the void you left in my life and in my heart simply by having to leave urgently when I was in love with you. But hey, I imagine that I am the only woman in this world to fall into the arms of a man hoping a lot from him before being abandoned. Do you know the percentage of women who are rejected by their boyfriend or even thrown by their husbands with another woman?
Feeling that the tension was at its peak between the two most important people in her life, Layla got up and stood between them with a very serious face.
- I suggest that we calm down and catch our breath to think calmly.
- I'm quite calm Layla. But let me say one last thing before we resume our previous discussion. Cameron resumed, slightly pushing his sister away. You're right. I'm at fault in this story, but as far as I know, I never said I was leaving you. I never threw you since I was the one who seduced you first. So I knew what I was getting into. And you know as well as I do that when I want to go out with someone or I'm interested in someone, I always research them and inquire about them before considering anything. What you didn't do. And again, and I will say it as many times as necessary, don't think I enjoyed letting you down, don't think I wasn't as painful as you. I'm not trying to control your life but rather to protect you as I couldn't do during my entire long absence. And even if it bothers you, don't think I'm going to stop just because you don't like the way I proceed. We can resume our previous discussion, Layla you can tell her everything since she insists.
Violet lost her thoughts for a moment before pulling herself together and listening to her friend. Cameron's confession had not left her indifferent and it made her think but she had to admit that he was a little right. She had been a little too naive.
After her friend's summary, she remained silent for a moment before speaking again to address her brother.
- And when do you plan to get his phone?
- Tomorrow. And no, you're not coming with me.
She noticed that he did not give her a single look and that he continued to have his impassive expression. Sign that he was still angry but that he didn't want to let anything appear anymore. She knew it was her fault but she still felt a little proud to have managed to annoy and have been able to face Cameron, something she had never done before.
- And why?
Layla intervenes by raising her tone a little.
- I warn you, if I still see an argument between you, I'll go home with Violet. Maybe you move away for a while will calm you down maybe.
- I'm not starting a new argument Layla, I just asked a question. Is it by chance because you are afraid that I will not control my emotions in front of him and that I will show him my weaknesses?
- Yes. Does that work for you as an answer? You want me to be honest, right?
- Yes and thank you for your sincerity. I'm also going to tell you something I've never dared to tell you since you returned. She approached him with a sincere look. When you are with me I find the necessary strength to control myself. Your presence helps me a lot to calm down and feel strong in any situation. Because you inspire confidence and strength in me. If I'm with you, it will go well and I know it. So let me come with you to confront him. I want to come with you and I will come with you.
Despite the fact that he was always angry, Cameron could not ignore his sincerity and his look. He knew it was for his safety but seeing her so confident with him reassured him a little before he decided.