Don't Let Me Go (Book 1)

Chapter 59

I had just arrived at Maya's private residence to see Abigail waiting for me with a frown. What have I done wrong to be called here? Or is it about the video? Will Maya fire me this time? I was able to escape like the last time. I do not think I would be able to do the same again. Abigail led me through the building which had glass walls at almost every corner. The house was neat and quiet, one could tell that the things inside were barely touched as there was not always a living soul around. I was led to the master bedroom and on reaching there, I gasped at the sight before me. I wasn't sure if what I was seeing was reality or if It was an after-effect from the beer I took earlier.

The room was torn apart. Like a war had happened just a few seconds ago and Maya seats on the scattered bed, wearing a sleeveless short dress, skin covered in bruises. What had happened to her? She hurried out of the house earlier in one piece but now, I don't even know what to say.

''Maria'' she forced a smile and it broke my heart

'' Good... Good evening ma'am''

'' Please come in'' she tried to stand up but fell back down, immediately, I ran to her aid. But she raised her hand, stopping my action. She manages to sit up '' I am fine, my dear'' she assured, then looked across from me '' Abigail, leave us please''

'' I will be right outside, call me if you need me'' she informs and leaves us. Maya lifts her head to look at me

'' I... I am so sorry about this'' I felt guilty to the bone

'' No... I knew what would happen when I accepted this marriage'' she says '' I will do anything to protect the kids... I made a promise to my friend and sister to protect them. He can hit me all he wants but never touch the kids.'' she forced a smile again. This is so messed up

'' Why don't you call the police''

'' I can't. It will affect the company greatly'' She shook her head gently, I can't believe she is still thinking about the company in this misery. '' I have to protect the kids and everything that they own'' I then understood her. Logan would be the one to inherit the company. If only Logan and Bianca knew what Maya goes through for their sake and if only Maya knew what goes on at her back '' Anyways, This is not why I have called you... it's about the job''

'' Oh'' my blood pressure increased to probably a thousand at the mention of the job

'' You have to go'' she said what I expected her to say.

'' I understand...'' my words came out weakly

'' Here'' she suddenly took out a brown envelope from behind her and handed it to me

'' What is this'' I collected it and open. It was a letter to the manager of a some hotel called Empire '' This is...?'' Confused

'' Go to Empire Hotel and give this to the manager, you will be able to get a part-time job there''

'' Oh my God,'' I covered my mouth in disbelief. She just gave me another job, but why? Why was she being so nice to me? Is it still because of Logan ''but why are you helping me''

'' I told you before, be careful of Logan because once Logan likes something, he becomes obsessive... I guess the advice came too late'' a sad smile formed on her lips

'' Logan asked you to do this?'' She nodded and I was even more shocked. I didn't know what to feel, why? Why would he do this? I thought he hated me, why the sudden niceness and care? Why is he doing this, why is he confusing me? I would reject this job right now and tell him to leave me alone but I got no other. I had already gone to Marshal to give me more time and that time is running low, before I get another job, they may attack my family again.

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The next morning, I woke up early and hurried to leave the house, but just as I reached the door, I realized that I no longer work at Max's mansion. I went back inside and decided to prepare breakfast. By 6 am, Malisa had already woken up and her reaction to seeing me at home was priceless

'' You are still home?'' Malisa asked

'' Yeah, I finally quit my job'' I lied, '' getting a new one today''

'' So fast, Where?'' curiously cute

'' I will tell you when I get the job'' I walked past her, holding the tray of food '' Malisa'' I called

'' Hmm''

'' How is mum doing?'' placing the tray on the table.

'' She is doing great, the doctor said she could be discharged soon'' I pause, finally she will be home. I looked around the house. We haven't really cleaned up since that day. I have to clean before she comes in.

'' Oh'' I turn to face her '' I stop by after school before going to check the job.''

'' No problem''

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I arrived at school. All gaze on me, not like it made me uncomfortable, it has been my life since I got into this school, from day one till this point. The only difference was that, back then, they stared at me with disgust, like a prey about to be ambushed and today, they gave me gaze of amazement and wonder. All because I won the war, the war I had no interest in playing from the beginning.

I finished with my locker and headed for the classroom. The first thing I noticed was that Gorge wasn't in school. Odd, he may sleep all day but never skips class. And his performance is very good despite he never pays attention, or maybe he does but just pretends not to.

'' Hey,'' I flinch in shock at the sudden presence. Lifting my head to see Bianca standing beside me, she didn't look too well and worries washed over me

'' Hey'' I stood up to face her '' how are you'' studying her face trying to look for bruises

'' Good'' Bianca faked a believable smile then looked across from me '' Can I sit?'' she asked and my gaze fell on Gorge's space. Not sure if it was ok for Bianca to sit there, what if Gorge was only running late

'' I don't know, what if he comes?'' I faced her again

'' Don't worry about that, he won't be coming today'' She walked around me and sat down. Bianca looked out the window and smiled. '' the view is nice from here. No wonder he sleeps a lot'' I sat down as well while watching her

'' what about Logan?'' I spoke in a low tone, not to be heard

'' He is alive''

He is alive not he is fine. This is bad. I turn to where he usually seats, Lucas, and the others were talking, and I caught Isabella stealing glance at us, though I don't give a shit.

'' Where is he now?''

'' he is skipping school today...''

'' oh'', pain and guilt drowned me. He was hurting it's partly my fault. I kissed him that night, if I had fought harder and freed myself, we wouldn't have been caught. '' Is he at home, I would like to see him after school''

'' No... we left home together, but he got off on the way to go somewhere

'' I see'' nodding

'' You can call him'' she reminded me that I had his contact '' if it's you he would respond''

'' I guess I will do that later today''

We didn't talk much until the teacher came in. During lunch, I told Bianca I would meet her at the field while I hurried to the bathroom. Because it has been so long since I eat breakfast at home, I eat too much and now, I have to take a shit.