✬ Shadows of the Past ✬

Unlikely Reunion .4.

Recap

I know Evander, I could see it too.
Be safe, bring our bambino (baby) home in one piece." Dominic said without emotion, but a sense of worry in his voice for their youngest brothers.

Evander nodded and closed the jet door.

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As i was soaring through the sky in my soundproof jet, i tried to get my work done, but i couldn't stop thinking about Callen. Just getting informed that someone hurt him makes me want to kill someone.

I couldn't shake off the sense of urgency and protectiveness that enveloped me as the jet cut through the clouds.

I know i have to be strong for Callen, to be the pillar of support he needed after years of uncertainty and pain.

As I glanced out the window, watching the world blur by beneath me, memories flooded my mind. Memories of my childhood, before everything had fallen apart. Memories of my mother, her laughter echoing through the house, before she became a distant memory tainted by tragedy. And memories of Callen, the youngest and most vulnerable of them all, who had disappeared without a trace, leaving a void in their lives that nothing could fill.

But now, they had a chance to make things right, to mend the broken pieces of their family and bring Callen back into the fold.

I clenched my fists, my determination unwavering despite the uncertainty that lay ahead.

As the jet descended into New York City, my heart pounded with anticipation. I knew confronting our past's would not be easy, but I was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Stepping out onto the tarmac, i was greeted by the hustle and bustle of the city, a stark contrast to the quiet solitude of their home.

As i made my way through the crowded airport, i saw my driver standing by a black SUV.

I made my way over, and the driver opened the door for me, and I sat in the backseat, "you know where we're going."
I said to the driver and took off to Callens school.

I checked my watch and saw that it was nearing 4 o clock, just the time I planned, i thought.

I arrived at the school and got out of the car.

I looked around the school as teenagers came pilling out of the building. Some started staring at me and whispering incoherent things I couldn't hear, i saw a few girls fawning over me as they tried to come near, but i pushed past them and made my way inside.

But that was probably a bad idea, because the whole time i made my way to the principals office people were staring at me left and right almost like they were hypnotized.

Finally after what felt like forever, i saw the office and walked in almost relieved. A man saw me and introduced himself as the principal and then took me into his office.

"Hello Mr. Raider, as you know from the social worker who called you, Callens step father, Mark Smith is dead. You are taking Callen in, I assume?" He questioned.

"Yes i am." I said coldly

He looked taken aback but regained composure a few seconds later. "Okay, well Callen should be arriving soon, but for now I'd like to inform you about his behavior at this school."