After My Death, My Ex-boyfriend Went Mad with Regret

(Peyton's POV)

"Report her to the police as a missing person?Fine,go ahead then!Let the cops decide who's being unreasonable!You're only wasting public resources."Mason sneered,his tone dripping with contempt.He really hated me.The amount of hate laced in his words were venomous and I couldn't believe it.

For Harper,Mason was ready to do anything,including belittling me in front of everyone.It broke my heart even more and the fact that I was still linked to him made everything worse.

It felt like I was reliving my torment,but I also felt terrible for Skylar.She was a mess the more she worried for my sake.

She was the only one who cared about me enough to report me as a missing person to the police department.My heart warmed at the thought.She was my best friend for a reason and I was glad that I didn't make a mistake with her.

Skylar was the definition of the sisterhood bond.

Unlike Skylar who was tough on love,I didn't have the kind of heart that she did.I once naively believed Mason Reed would one day realize his mistakes and come apologizing to me…I fantasized about it,hence I worked harder to make it a reality.

Now,it was laughable.I smacked myself on the forehead for being stupid all these years in the name of love.For putting him above myself and letting him walk all over me with his side piece,feeding me with the crumbs that fell from their table.

I couldn't believe how put down I was by him even after I was dead.This was the man I loved for so many years,the one I thought I could entrust with my life!

Skylar hung up,and I knew that she was mad with anger.If she had the chance to be in the same room as Mason,she'd probably be throwing punches.

I laughed at the thought.Mason really was a jerk for doing me dirty.

He cursed out loud,slamming his phone on the table,causing the silverwares on the table to clank against each other.

The loud impact heightened the tensed atmosphere,making it damn near impossible for someone to breathe.Everyone in the room held their breath,hopefully not to ruin Mason's mood further.

The blood drained on Mrs Reeds face,leaving it pale in complexion after she overheard snippets of the conversation.

She figured something was wrong but couldn't place her hands on it.

She moved closer to him,"Tell me the truth,Mason.Is Peyton really in trouble?Is she?"

Mason scowled."Mom,don't fall for her tricks again.Peyton's incredibly resilient,so she won't die so easily!"

His mother trembled with anger."Even if you don't love her anymore,there's no need to be so cruel!"

He cut her off."For the past two months,she's used saving me to guilt trip you into letting me marry her.She warmed her way into your heart with her cheap lies and tricks and you fell for it."

"And I obviously won't be surprised if the car accident was part of her plans all along!"He added,seething in rage as he stood before his mother.Mrs Reeds wasn't having it and came to my defense in an instant.

"Boy!!Watch your tone when speaking with me.I'm your mother and not some skank that you picked up,"she said,taking a step further."And you will shut up when I tell you to do so.Do you hear me?"

My head throbbed again.Watching mother and son exchange words with each other for my sake caused my heart to ache.

I regretted saving his conniving ass back then.I could have saved myself alone and mourned him if he has died in the accident.

Just then,his phone rang again.He smirked.

"What did I tell you,mum?Peyton herself is calling me,so tell me,how could a missing person call me,hmmm?"

Mrs Reeds rolled her eyes at him before prompting him to pick up the call.

"Pick up the phone and stop acting like some crazy dude."

That was the problem.I was already dead,so how I could I be calling him?Who was using my phone?Was this another trick of his to get everyone off his back?

The screen flashed the caller ID which was saved as"Nasty Woman"-his nickname for me.

Wow.I was at a loss for words.The man I had saved with my life kept shocking me with everything he did.The pain in my heart hurt even more.

He picked up the call,his voice taunting whoever was on the other end of the line.

"Had enough yet,Peyton?Tell me,how was your trip to wonderland,hmmm?Or have you realized your mistake and have called to beg?"

There was silence on the other end.Then,a low male voice spoke up.

"We're calling from the City's Police Department,and we'd like to ask you a few questions,"the strange man with my phone said.

This news surprised Mason but he didn't show it.He was good at masking his emotions.

"Quit playing games with me,Peyton.I am not in the mood!"He retorted,his voice sharp.

The stranger on the other side kept on bombarding Mason with questions."Sir,what's your relationship with the owner of the phone?We suspect that you're connected to a missing persons case."

His face darkened."For fucks'sake,Peyton!Quit acting like a needy child."

"Id appreciate it if you're cautious with your tone of voice as this isn't Miss Vaughn on the line,"the stranger added.

Mason was bewildered,"What?"

"Please come down to the station right away to make your statement.Thank you."

The caller hung up,leaving everyone shocked to their core.They were expecting a night of their lives,not the chaos that my existence brought them that night.

Mason and Harper were the least pleased with the call's interruption of their night.But duty demanded that Mason be at the police station immediately.

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At the police station,he sat across from a young police officer who had my phone in his hand.

"Mr.Reed,we ask that you cooperate with us in this investigation.And we'd advice that you answer our questions truthfully as you may bring us a step closer in solving this case,are we clear?"The officer asked,staring squarely at Mason.

"If she's indeed missing,I'll cooperate.But tell you this:you're being played by her.She's not really missing.She just wants my attention,"he replied cockily.This little scoundrel!!

The officer's gaze intensified,not interested in Mason's words.

"I'll take that into consideration,"the officer said,adjusting in his seat."Let's start with your relationship with Miss Vaughn."

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