FALLING FOR MR J

Chapter 20

CHAPTER TWENTY

The only downside to listening to his messages, we have to listen to all his business ones. Christ, he needs to clear out his mailbox. Once I had deleted most of them my messages finally came up.

Message one...
"Hey, it's me. I um... I'm calling, just to... Well, I got your message along with the others. I-I'm not sure what to say? I'd much rather like to speak with you in person. You know, rather than to me. Call me when you get this."
Message two...
"Hey, it's me again. Please call me. I'm getting seriously worried now. I didn't like your last message and now I'm kinda freaking out. Beezman this isn't fair. I shouldn't worry about you. Damn it! You walked out on me. I told you who I am, and you walked. Yes, I walked first, but I had my reasons and you know why. Fucker, I've told you everything. That's including being in love with you. Now I'm not even sure about that anymore. My head's kinda all over the place with it, and I don't know if I'm coming or going. Things are happening right now, and I know I've fucked-up, so my leaving is probably a good, thing. I need to leave to find out who I am and where I belong. I guess hearing your message spooked me. I just need to know you're okay and then I'll leave you alone for good. You walked out on me after I opened up to you and placed everyone in danger too. But your 'walking' told me you're not ready either. Maybe one day we'll see each other again? Until then, I-"
BANG! We hear Chester enter the room.
"We need to leave. Our position's been compromised. Get dressed and pack your shit up. We leave in ten."
That's the moment where he's pulling out his bag.
"What do you mean? Ches, nobody knows we're here. How could we have been compromised? I don't understand what's happening? Where have you been? I've not seen or heard from you since yesterday morning. All I've received from you was that text telling me, you know me!"  I tell him, but then he just snapped.
"JUST MOVE IT! Kat, we don't have time for this shit. Please, just pack your bag up. I'll explain on the way."
"What... on the way, where...? Where the fuck we going, Chester..."
"FUCK SAKE! We don't have time, okay. KAT! Now, hurry!"
"Ches, you've kept me hidden for months now. With no information about what's going on either. Hell, I'm still unsure of how much danger I'm in. He wasn't a nasty person, not like Ste did anyway, so I don't think he'd hurt me. I-"
He snapped again, and cut off my words with, "Fuck sake! Why can't you just do as you're told for once? Just pack up and move it, NOW!"

The call finally cuts out, and as I turn to look at Trev and Mrs Franks. I see their eyes go slightly wide. I have to prompt Trev to say something. He shakes his head and with a slight grin on his lips, he tells me to save everything.
"In fact, double save it. We have to hide a few copies just to be safe. If he has other coppers looking out for him, we'll need to be smart about this... if they get their hands on this? I've no doubt it'll 'mysteriously' disappear."
I know he's talking sense, but I still asked if they need the text message.
"I-I mean, it's about me and my life, Trev. I don't wish for the entire world to know what I do. I..."
He's shaking his head and with a sigh, he tells me, I have to give them it.
"Kat, it shows how much he wanted you. How desperate he was to, make you his, so if that meant getting Mr B and your ex out the way, then this is a motive. We have all the timestamps along with the dates. We have the bomb which will blow these dodgy coppers out the fucking window and into jail where they belong."
I take a deep breath, knowing I have to give them that message, frankly scared the hell out of me. Though, I know I have to I need to help Johnathan. Even if he doesn't want me anywhere near him, I still need to help him.
"Okay, so who exactly do we go to with this evidence? Who can we trust, if not the police, then who?"
"Didn't you say something about your old employers? Isn't the guy like a judge or something?" He said, and a big smile broke across my face.
"Oh, my days Trevor, you're a freaking genius," I tell him and smack a kiss against his cheek. It shocks the hell out of him and Mrs Franks.
"Okay let's go. I'll call him on the way. The quicker we get there the better."
I also told Trevor to sort the messages. Once I'd finished telling home though, Mrs Franks takes hold of my arm.
"Wait, what do I do? Kat, I can't just stand around doing nothing - he's my friend. You all are. Please, let me help."
Bless her heart. I know there's nothing she can do with us, but there is one thing.
"Go to the hospital. Go to Johnathan and demand to see him if you have to! But stay by his side. Don't allow anyone in unless it's a doctor. Julia, I'm entrusting you with my world. Please keep him safe. He's in a lot of danger... now more than ever."
She nods, promising me she will. She'll do everything in her power to keep him safe. While Trevor's saving all the messages and sending them out to his team and God knows who else, I'm hugging Mrs Franks and thanking her. Only she whispers in my ear. She's asking something I'm not sure how to answer.
"What was all that about? You know the text message?"
Oh, God, how the hell do I answer that?
"I mean, I don't mean to intrude, but for you not to want anyone to know about it, it must be big, right? Are... I mean, do..."
I see she's struggling to say it, so I kinda say it for her. It's the last thing I want to do. Yet as soon as that shit gets out, she'll eventually find out anyway.
"Mrs Franks, have you ever read a book? The Fifty Shades one?"
Her brows nip together before hitting the roof when it finally clicks. She then takes a glance at Trevor, making sure he's not listening. Once she's satisfied, she moves in and whispers her next question.
"You mean you like that stuff? I mean, it's pretty heavy, don't you think? Oh, trust me, I've read those books too, but really? You and... Oh lord, Mr Beezman, are into that too?"
She kinda gasps whilst fanning her face. I can't help myself I end up grinning while biting my lip.
"No, unfortunately, Johnathan had no idea about that world. I mean, he knows, but he just kinda knew what I liked. It's kinda why he's perfect for me. I get my 'normal' and more."