Bound by Two

[Chapter 25]

Maelyn's POV

I was told to come to the principal's office and I was nervous. 

"What if they take my dorm away then I'm homeless? What the hell am I going to do?" I had a white shirt that was fitted and a black dress over with lace rims. I got my boots on that were knee high and flat. I walked down with my tote bag and went straight to the office. I knocked and heard a come in. I sat down and the principal handed me a paper. 

"What's this?" 

"Mateo left this for you." I sucked in a breath as my heart started to rapidly beat and I became shaky. I opened it and started reading it.

Maelyn,

      I didn't want this to happen. I didn't want to hurt you or cause you issues. It wasn't me. I was being controlled and I really didn't want this to happen. I did it all. I got you to lose your major and your job. It was all my fault. I hope you don't get in danger because of what I did. I didn't want to be controlled or followed so I am going to kill myself. Please be careful. Someone is after you. HE is after you. He isn't who he says he is. He will get you. His name is

I froze in terror as the tears fell and I covered my mouth.

Who the hell is this person and why is the writing cut off?

I couldn't breath at this news. Mateo really did kill himself. No one murdered him. Greyson was right and I felt sick to my stomach.

"I don't know what he wrote but he admitted about it being his fault to Mrs. Williams. We are giving your classes back so that's why we had you meet before classes started. You can head to Italian class." I nodded and got up before leaving with the note crumpled in my hands. I knocked on the door and I heard Mr. Johnson say come in. I opened the door and walked in. The class became silent.

"Welcome back, Ms. Adams. Please have a seat." I looked over to Greyson and Bennett. They had a worried look and I walked over to sit next to Catalina. I started on my work and class soon ended. I was the first out of class and my arm got pulled. I turned to see Catalina. I couldn't breath and my vision was blurry.

"Okay, Mae. Let's get you out of the hallway. Let's go to the nurse's office." 

"What's going on?" I looked to see Greyson and Bennett.

"Mae is hyperventilating. We have to get her to the nurses office." 

"Maelyn, what's going on?" Bennett held my face.

"M-Mateo." I spoke before fainting.

Bennett's POV 

I caught her and picked her up bridal style.

"Catalina, get your group and meet at the nurse's office." She looked at us and then left running. I ran to the office and set her down. I seen Liam and Celeste there. Soon enough Catalina and Andres showed up.

"Is she okay?" I felt her pulse and it was still rapid.

"Her pulse is still rapid."

"She said Mateo's name before fainting." Catalina spoke and Greyson checked Maelyn's bag. He pulled out a crumbled paper and unfolded it. I see his eyes rapidly moving and then him crumble the paper.

"Shit." He sounded agitated and worried at the same time.

"What, Grey? What is it?" 

"We have to go. You guys take care of her." Greyson left and I followed him. We got in his car and he sped off.