Save Room For Us (18+)

Chapter 15: Eye For An Eye

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Chapter 15: Eye For An Eye
Damon

All day I had meetings. We were preparing to launch our new product. So far, everyone liked the idea. But we needed to go through a few more presentations before the final go. No matter how attuned I seemed, all I had in my mind was Nevaeh.

I couldn't get over the fact someone chased her like that. She claimed it was nothing, but I couldn't help but feel the need to watch over her for a while.

I sent Blaze a text, asking for a favor. He was a computer genius and could get himself into any system. I just need him to look at the cameras around my area to see if I can see the person's face before they went after Neveah. But knowing Blaze, I knew he didn't do anything for free.

As I sat in my office, my secretary came in, handing me an envelope. I looked at it, "Just my name? No return address?"

"No, someone just walked in and dropped it off, but they left before I could ask anything."

"What did they look like?"

"Not sure. They were just in all black. I didn't get a chance to see their face."

"Okay, thanks. If that's all, let me know for anything urgent." I waited for her to leave the office before I opened up the envelope. It was just a white standard envelope with a folded note inside.

When I took it out, I felt my chest sink in.

How does it feel to be a successful CEO? Christian could have been successful.

There it was. That turning sensation in my stomach. It felt so uncomfortable that I was beginning to get sick. Who sent this?

Anger was fueling itself so immensely that I almost crumpled the sheet with my hands. What kind of sick joke was this?  It was the moment I knew that would come, what I did was back to haunt me even more.

What made me feel worse was the fact that I was hoping, deep down, that I would never see the day. No matter how guilty I felt about what happened. I never wanted it to be found out years later. This made me no better than my father for hiding this. No better for wanting this to stay hidden. But the truth was always bound to be found out.

I flipped the note to see more writing. And this made my heart stop for a moment.

Have you ever heard of eye for an eye? How about a life for a life? You took Christian's and I'll take her's.

I wouldn't have cared if they wanted to take my life, but hers. There are only a few people this could pertain to but with recent events, I have the right suspicion to think they are alluding to Nevaeh. I didn't know who this person was. But no matter what, I couldn't let this slide. I have no idea what this person is capable of.

My phone vibrated as I sat deeply in my thoughts. I glanced at the screen and saw it was a message from Blake. When I opened it, it was a picture of a man I've never seen before. Other messages were sent but with different dates at the top of each picture. It seems that this man has been around for a while. In every one, he has been either near the studio or walking near Nevaeh. None of these were as close as he was tonight.

These photographs made me feel uneasy and this anger within was being fed the more I looked at them. It made me wonder if Nevaeh would be safe at home. I knew she lived with her mother, so she wasn't alone. Even if I were to call and check, I wasn't confident that she'd answer my calls.

I took a deep sigh as I massaged my temples. "She will be fine," I said to myself. I looked at the photos and went back to the note. You took Christian's and I'll take hers. Hers was very vague. This could mean either my sister or my mother. There's only three ladies in my life that are important to me. My mother, my sister, and Nevaeh. But I couldn't help but feel that this note and pictures weren't coincidental.

Perhaps, I should warn her. This may help. It's the least I can do after acting like such an asshole.

I searched for her name in my phone and drafted my message.

Damon: I got a note in the mail today. I think someone is out to hurt you. Keep your guard up.

I was hesitant to send it initially but I knew how regretful I would be if I  just left this alone and talked myself out of warning her, so I hit send.

Moments later I got a reply.

Nevaeh: You gotta be kidding. Don't scare me!

Damon: I'm serious. Be alert. Avoid being alone as much as possible.

Nevaeh: That won't be possible this holiday. But I will keep my guard up. Thanks.

What did she mean that wouldn't be possible? I wanted to ask her but what more could I do. I did all I needed to. I feel like I'm crossing too many boundaries with my concerns. I was stuck on if I should say anything else.

Instead of replying, I warned my sister and mom. I could never be too cautious. With all that is in front of me, I couldn't help but to have a bad feeling for tonight.