CHAPTER 15
DAVE'S POV
After the confession to Philip, Mary seems to be a little distant. He knew he fucked up , Dave didn't know how to fix it but he was gonna give this his all, he would do anything for the forgiveness of his Wife and Son.
He goes over to her room, he's about to speak as Mary says " I have been trying to reach our son through calls, text, his friends, there's nothing I haven't tried and he's shutting me down". Typing away on her laptop, but obviously making that statement to him.
Dave heaves heavily "I went over to see him, but he wasn't at campus".
Mary replies sharply "what do you mean he isn't there".
Dave continues " I called Sunny, who said he was with him". He could notice Mary's tension go down as she nods her head, typing away on the laptop again.
"Hey, ". As he sits towards the edge of the bed "I have been in touch with the investigator, do you want to know what he says". He pauses waiting for Mary to say something, she doesn't.
He heaves heavily again "Am going to call him now, and I want us both to hear what he has to say". Dailing Mr Sparks number, who picks after the second ring.
"Hi Mr Spark, you might be wondering why am calling you again, I just wanted you to say what you told me Infront of my wife Mary.". Dave says while he's eyes on Mary who seems to have dropped her laptop on the bed to listen to this.
" Oh okay". Mr Spark smiling on the phone for obvious reasons that Dave had finally decided to tell his wife the truth.
" I said we might possibly crack this case sooner than latter. I have some information on the adopter, he pauses then continues
One she is a lawyer and divorced, Two I think she's aware that we are onto her, Three,I think what we need ----".
Mary cuts him short sharply
" When you say 'She', who is she, what's her name".
" Ma'am I am sorry i can't give you that information, it classified inorder for our clients not to make hasty move". He pauses, maybe Dave could say something there,maybe try saving him here
" Honey, it's there Firm policy". Dave quickly chips in.
"Which brings me to what am about to say last, we need to be two steps ahead of her this time, I have noticed a pattern here, anytime she finds out I have a lead on her, she leaves the city, that's why I am suggesting being smart this time". Dave continues hoping they listen.
" And how many years,have you been on this case" Mary asks
" Over a decade, Ma'am". Philip says slowly mot knowing where she was driving to.
" Don't make us wait another decade, I won't really care about your firm's policy and we will find out who this woman is and we will take this matter into our hands". Mary speaks as her eyes are on Dave, who should be in support with her on this.
"It won't have to result to that Ma'am" Sparks replies but Mary had placed her laptop back on her laps,
" Okay, Thanks Mr Spark ". As he hangs up, looking at Mary who quickly mutters " I need us to tell Philip about this new development".
"We will, I will do it, but for now let's work on us, if not for anything, for Philip and because we still love eachother" Dave eyes soften as he speaks.
"I am not ready to lose you, all because of a fling that happened years ago". He goes over, holding her hands as he kneels on the bed.
" Did you love this woman, did you sit down there and say if it not because I am married, I would have gone for her". Mary speaks trying not tear up.
" Babe, I swear it was nothing like that, we were having issues then, it just happened once and I was drunk, I don't wanna use the alcohol as an excuse, I just want you to know that I am owning up to my fuck up". He says still kneeling towards her
"I am trying so much here babe, see me, trying to involve you with the Investigator, not lying to our son and most especially you"
Mary mouth opens, she's about to speak, but Dave goes in without shutting up
"Am not asking for an accolade, I brought this up on us, all am just asking is for you not to push me away, please acknowledge these things". He looks into Mary's eyes who is already in tears.
"Am sorry babe, I am really sorry, I love you so much, so much, I am sorry am not perfect". He brings her closer into a hug, and kissing her on her forehead.
She manages to speak underneath the sniffles "Am sorry for raising my hands on you, I just I just".Mary stammers
"Mary, it's fine, I deserved that and more". Dave says as he coys gently and patting her on the back which sort of increases her cries.
" Take a deep breathe, breath in".He instructs her, she does it " breathe out" he concludes, Mary heaves out deeply.
" Do you need a glass of anything, Water, Wine or Juice , anything at all" He's about to stand up.
"No, I just want to be in your arms, Dave" She drags him back gently into a hug, He smiles " I want to ask you something else, something I haven't been able to ask you all these while
Mary straightens up as she looks at him " All these,is this why you went depresed over those years".
This time, he was the one with the teary eyes, as he speaks "Yes babe, now you are fixing all the puzzle together". He says with a smile on his face.
" I am really sorry babe, I just I just" Mary breaks. " No , no babe, this isn't your fault at all, you are my perfect woman okay."
Philip goes closer this time to Mary, Their face touching as she grabs him, pushing him to the bed and he grabs her again and kisses her hungrily.