MEDICINE

CHAPTER THREE

CYRUS FOX

I packed my bag and put it in my car and driver to the airport. "I'm glad you called. " Maddy said as she looked at the mirror in the visor, fixing up her make up or something. "I just need you to keep the car." I said flatly, keeping my eyes on the road.

"Going somewhere? " "California." Maddy sighed, "Running? " she asked almost concerned. "Not yet. " I admitted truthfully.

When I was seven, my dad made me do deals for him until I eventually took over the family business. But it's a tricky business to keep when you're the most wanted druglord in the state. Sincey dad died and I took over the family business, I've had to take care of my younger sister, Maddy. But I guess it's been harder on her than me because she had to process all this since she was five years years old. I have to admit it though. She's matured fast for a 19 year old.

We arrived at the airport and I took my bag out of the trunk just as Maddy moved to the drivers seat. She rolled down the tinted window to my SUV to make sure I see her clearly. "I told you, I'm stealing this car. " she smiled, as a goodbye. "You already have two of these. " I smirked back as I began to make my way to the building.

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It was a Twelve hour flight but I finally arrived in Sacramento, California. Immediately I landed, Riley called me, "are you here yet? " "yes, I'm heading to the motel right now. " I answered making way through the crowds. "Okay, good. The details about the patient are in the A3 kaki envelope in room 405B."

I nodded as I got into the car, "and please, at least TRY to act like you care." She finished as I told the driver where to go. "Got it. Relax. " I spoke into the phone then hang up.

"You're back in California I see." Malcom stayed as we began to drive off. "I've  got some unfinished business to attend to. " I said seriously, looking out the window remembering everything that happened here.

I arrived at the motel and did as I was told. I went to the front desk, got my room key and made my way to room 405B.I opened the door to the simple self contained room. It had a single bed, a desk lamp, a TV set in front of the bed and the bathroom  door at the right as well as a dresser at the left of the room.

I got in, put my bag down and say on the bed, taking the envelope I'm my hands. I layed everything out on the bed then something else dropped from the envelope. They were the keys to my Jeep. I just smirked as I looked at the documents my aunt sene illegally;

Name:Scott Vixen
Sex:Female
Age:Nineteen (19)
Occupation:None
Health status:Stable
Mental status:Mentally ill

Other than that  there was nothing else. That's really all she's giving me? Other papers just had printed notes on her progress reports which wasn't really necessary honestly. I put back the documents in the envelope, took a shower and just lay in my bed.

Back in California. The words echoed in my head. I'm careful. They won't catch me. I turned over and looked at the paper on the night standwhere they desk lamp was. I took it in my hand and read it;

Time:5PM
Place:Coney Island
Note:Wear something casual
And new nice.
DATE:TOMORROW

It still surprises me how Riley always does this. I just put the papers away, letting my thoughts keep me awake.

VIXEN SCOTT
"Vee.... Veee... VEE! "
MY younger brother shouted in my ear which shot me up. I held my ears and scolded Jordan. "Aaahh! Why would you do THAT?! " Jordan just stayed quiet.

Ever since mum died, Jordan stopped talking. Much. He just blinked at me and ran out of my room. And they call ME crazy..

I looked at the alarm clock on the night stand and it really 11 00AM.Shit. I got out of bed, took a shower and got dressed. Fix your hair. Cian's words rang in my head. "Do I have to? " I echoed back out loud. Yes. "Aarrgh" I grunted heading back to the bathroom.

I watched a tonne of videos on YouTube on how to style your hair but there was absolutely nothing that could fix the hot mess I chose to call my hair. "Aarrgh! " I grunted, trying to pass yet another brush through a small part of my hair and once again, the brush broke.

"... Then you stroke... And stroke... And Vwala! Easy right? " The blonde woman in the video said as I continued to struggle with my hair. "This...is.... " I began to say as I continued that 'stroking' thing this woman was talking about, "... So... Fucking... HARD! " I grunted as the fifth brush-comb broke in hair. I just threw it on the ground with the rest of the brushes and combs and just stared at myself in the mirror.

"...Afterwards,just roll your hair up like so and... " "oh, shut up. " I stated flatly as I paused the video. My hair was in knots and tangles. I hadn't taken care of it in weeks. I don't bless Savior for not visiting me in my room often now.

He loves his long hair and I guess to him it's an insult whenever he sees mine. Poor Saviour. I smiled at myself in the mirror, spilt some water in my hair and went downstairs. To my surprise, Terry was in he living room with Jordan playing video games.

"Terry." I greeted as I made my way to the couch. "Bro." He stood and gave me a 'bro'hug. "I didn't know you'd stop by today. " I said rubbing the back of my head, when I noticed the horrified look on his face. "What? " I asked as I scanned myself head to toe to see if there's anything wrong.

"What... Happened..." He pauses in between chuckles, "To your... HAIR?! " he began to laugh now. Jordan looked at me and let out a small laugh. "I- I had a little accident. " I stated with a small smile realizing I still had bits and pieces of the brushes and combs that broke I'm my hair whilyi was trying to fix it.

"Let's go. " he said,fighting back a laugh as he took my hand and began to drag me back upstairs to the bathroom. "Sit." He said putting me on a stool. He looked more serious now. "What are you-" Justice. " he interrupted, grabbing the pair of Scissors that were conveniently lying there on the sink. I honestly don't remember putting those there. I was just forced to watch chunks of my hair fall to the bathroom floor.

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