Outwitting Destiny

Chapter 18

Lexi was calling my name and shaking me awake. I groan and look at my phone. Imma be late for work. I have this dreadful feeling in my stomach telling me to not go. I ignore it and dash to the closet. I put on a very thin shirt, then put on the wrap. I figured out that the under shirt helps reduce bruising a little bit. I slip on a white button-up. Lexi helps me put on my casual black jacket. I step into the matching pants and shoes. Lexi slips on the trench coat and combs through my hair. It has been three weeks since I saw Ryan and still haven't heard from him. I hope he's okay. She hid the weapons that she selected for me. We rushed out of the room and down the stairs. She grabs the keys and I open the front door. The cool autumn breeze blows through my hair. My coat flaps in the breeze, however I still can't shake the uneasy feeling. Lexi opens my door and I climb into the car. She gets in the driver seat and heads to the building. She gets out and the doorman opens my door. I get out but when I reach for the door, I feel like someone is watching me. I turn around but don't see anyone suspicious. I slowly turn my head and walk inside the building. I ignore all the females giggling at me. I head to the office.

Over the span of eight hours, almost everyone came to me with papers to look over. The pile grew so big. I will be here for hours. I look at the time and see that everyone went home for the night. I sigh and stand up, grabbing the first piece of paper. I even sent Lexi home in a taxi and she left me the car keys. The uneasy feeling grew stronger. I get through half of the stack and check the time. It's midnight. I stand up, grab my coat and leave my office. I head to the parking garage and walk up to the car. I feel someone behind me and dodge it. Their hand smashes my window. I spin around to find that there are five men. I can take them if I plan my moves but before I could a guy a knife came at me and cut my cheek. Damn it. A little blood drops on the concrete. He comes at me again, I quickly dodge and knock him out. While I was busy fighting three men, I lost one and suddenly felt his arm wrap around me while another held a rag. He covered my face. I use all my might to fight back. No... I slowly feel my body get heavy then everything goes black.

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Lexi's POV

Everyone kept bringing papers to Raylee. She insisted on working late and sent me home but I have a bad feeling. She texted me at midnight saying she would be home but hasn't heard anything else. Cole and Asher are here too.

"So she said she would be home. That was four hours ago." Asher said

"I am worried. When we arrived at the building, she was looking over her shoulder like she was being watched." I said. I jump and grab a different set of keys.

"Hey! Where are you going?" Cole asked, grabbing my arm.

"I have a really bad feeling something happened. I am going to go get her." I said. He let go.

"Alright, let's go." he said, Asher nodded in agreement. We piled into my car and headed to the building. I pulled into the garage and found her car. I slam on the brakes and put it in park.

"No, no, no" I said. I look over the scene. Her car window is smashed in. The coat is here and...

"Is that blood?" I gasp.

"No." I felt my heart drop. She's gone. Tears started filling my eyes.

"Lexi, this is not your fault." Asher comforted me. Cole called the police.

"I should have never left her alone." I started crying. He hugged me

"Police are on their way." Cole said. We waited for ten minutes then we heard the sirens.

"Hello Office, I am FBI special Agent Liegh." I showed them my badge.

"What are you doing here?" the office said