Chapter 29: Chapter 29

The sudden knock of the door let me know where we are. Oh my god, for a minute there I almost revealed my feelings. Saved by the knock or should I say by an angry Kade.

Generally, Kade looks at me as if he is tolerating my annoying presence barely. Recently, he started looking at me with acceptance, dare I say 0.000001 percent with a grudging respect for me. I know it's barely a blip but when it's on Kade's radar, it's hard not to miss. The gist of this is, the way he is currently glaring at me now took the new meaning to glaring daggers. It's not jealousy I could at least clarify that. It's like an accusation. What is he accusing me of? Until it, all came crashing down. Oh hell, Sophie-Jack-Nathaniel-Sinclair family-murderer. How could I forget? I was trying to avoid him, and now almost declared my feelings!!

My sudden intake of breath may have alerted Raphael to my changed demeanor, he turned to look at the door and in 3...2...1...go. As if they are in hunger games and someone shouted, "let the games begin", they are back to glaring. Oh, come on, it took me 1 hour to get their attention last time. I don't have time or mood for this. Time to win the Oscar.

'I don't feel well, I think I'm going to puke', I dry heaved for good measure. That got them out of the door like I pointed a gun on their heads. A minute later, the nurse came in to check on me.

'I think I'm ok now. I just need to rest for a while. Could you send them away?', I tried to imitate my best 'poor me' expression. Hopefully, the nurse bought it. Or she couldn't look at your ugly acting skills. Thanks, inner self. You know, in all the movies they show how to find your inner self, I wish there is a way to throw that inner self out. Dream on. This is a life ride baby. You are lucky to have me. Right. Uhh. I'm going insane having a two-way conversation with myself. You wish. Oh shh.

The nurse probably thought I had constipation, with the way I stared at her. Because she carried out my requests(orders) very quickly. Finally, some peace.

This gives me time to ponder on what happened today! what to do now? how easily I got distracted in front of Raphael!

Separating my revenge from Raphael is becoming impossible. What will you do if he is involved in this? I said shh. All fun gone, more than irritated now. Because I can't afford to even think like that. If by any chance he is involved, then I don't know what I will do. But for now, I'm not entertaining such questions. You are being deliberately blind. I ignored it.

Once I felt like the coast was clear, I took my medicines and went home. No fun sitting and staring at the blank wall. I should probably rest. I will. But not here. Maybe it's because of this Attack, I suddenly feel like I must surround myself in a familiar place. My sanctuary. My home.

After doing a double check I closed my door. The dam burst open as soon as I crumbled to the floor. The enormity of what would have happened finally crashed into my consciousness. What if Raphael and Kade have been 10 minutes late? I cried for my lost confidence. I cried because for the first time I'm scared. I was never scared, not even when I was just a teenager and eluding Bob's grubby paws. Scared of the danger I could have been. Scared by the limit the murderer can go, just to silence me. I cried until I couldn't anymore.

It's not over yet. They can send someone anytime. Anywhere. I'm not safe here. Not anymore. As soon as that thought entered, someone knocked on my door. It was not a gentle one. It's a full-on banging. I quickly wiped my face and tried to locate something to use as a weapon. A girl can't even cry without a break. My life sucks.

I held the rolling pin in my hand and opened the door just a fraction (no peephole to the doors for those of you, who are wondering, I know, I know, cheapskate landlord).

'Let's elope', came a voice.

My life really... really ...sucks.

'Richard, what are you doing here? And what's there in that bag?'

'Vital requirements for surviving on the road. We don't have much time. That suit guy will come up soon. Let's elope before he reaches here.'

'What suit guy? Don't answer that. If you don't go back the way you came, I'm going to ...', I tried to think of some valid threat.

The expectant face he is giving me, is like an insult to my intelligence. What will you threaten an almost 10-year-old boy, who doesn't play video games, no outdoor activities, with?

'I'm going to...no …I would change my address. There. Then you could never see me. Is that what you want?'

The stricken look he gave me let me feel guilty. But a girl must do something.

'No. No. How could I live in a day without looking at you? You couldn't be so cruel. Spare my heart, oh my love. I couldn't even imagine it', he dramatically proclaimed himself. That's the way he said it.

'Fine. Then go back', I tried to sound angry. But after hearing that, I'm trying to keep a straight face.

'As you wish, my love'

'Cut it'

'You are no fun', he really stomped and thankfully returned to his home.

Wait a minute. What guy? I went down with my rolling pin still in my hand. I ducked at the entrance, hiding in shadows. There is a familiar black car in the front. Sitting inside is a familiar guy who not only stalked me but claimed me completely. Raphael didn't look at the entrance. His eyes were on the road. I looked at what he was watching and parked there a familiar Harley.

Great!! At least they know me enough not to barge into my home now. That's some relief, I Guess.