I Won't Fall For You | ✔️

▪︎\\Chapter Forty Two

I was awoken by someone shaking me. I opened my eyes and came face to face with Mordechai. I never felt more relieved to see someone else in my life. Without thinking I wrapped my arms around his neck and surprisingly he grabbed me closer to his body. His hands went to my cheeks as he checked my face for any injuries. He looked at my wrist and saw the small marks on them.

"Vanessa, tell me you're alright", he said as concern filled his eyes.

"I'm fine...I'm just so tired", I replied lazily as I rest my head on his chest. His hands gripped my waist tighter as he pulled me closer to him. We stayed like that for a few seconds before we were interrupted by Kayleigh.

"The men are coming back I think they know you're here, you have to go. There's a door around the back, it will lead you out front", she says as Mordechai took my hand.

"Thanks for everything", I said before Mordechai pulled me along with him. I only hope Zed doesn't hurt her because I don't think I would forgive myself. We saw the door she was talking about and Mordechai opened it as we were greeted with the strong night breeze.

"Let's go", he said as we made our way down the sidewalk. We stayed close to the corners because Zed's men could be anywhere.

"How far is your car?", I asked as I followed keenly behind him. I knew this wasn't the time but his hand felt good in mine.

"Not that far. Stay here".

I watched as he released my hand and went off further into the darkness. The Café had see through windows so I hope he was being cautious. I waited anxiously as I looked around the darkness. Something was off. There was no one out here. If Zed had suspected me being here he would've had men all around this area.

"Gotcha!"

A hand came around my mouth and waist as I struggled to break free. I glanced up and saw that it was one of Zed's men. I bit his hand making him release me instantly and I took off. I ran into Mordechai on my way but what made my heart missed a beat was the sound of a gunshot.

My mind went to Kayleigh and I swore I was going to faint. I didn't register what was happening before me until I saw a fist connected with the man's face. Mordechai shook his wrist off before suddenly picking me up and going off towards his car. I was still in a different state of mind even when he started it and drove off.

"Vanessa!. Hey stay with me you'll be fine", he said as I felt a hand on mine. I laid back in the seat not knowing how I was going to cope with the reality that he could've shot Kayleigh. I glanced over at Mordechai who seemed to be lost in thought. I couldn't read his mind but I knew he was thinking about what had just happened. Not only did I not know if he had feelings for me or not, but tonight I risked his life.

"That was quite an adventure", he said with a laugh but it wasn't really a laugh. I felt bad for involving him in this but I couldn't change it.

"I'm sorry for involving you in this", I told him sincerely as he looked over at me.

"That's the thing Vanessa, what is this?. Why are those men after you?. Don't tell me you did something illegal?".

I almost laughed out but I refrained myself from doing so. Me doing something illegal?. If I did something illegal I would have to turn myself in because a chase with the cops won't end well.

"No ofcourse not...I think it's worst than that", I said as I looked up at him. The next few minutes was just silence as we were both deep in our thoughts. I knew things won't be the same from here on now.

Maybe I had to leave the city sooner than I expected.

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As we entered the elevator I sat on the floor. I was just too drained to stand. Mordechai was looking at me but he didn't utter a word. My mind went back to when he lifted me and carried me towards the car. I felt my cheeks heating up and I turned my face away to hide them. It was late so he took me to his penthouse and I'll be going home in the morning.