Surrounded But Alone

Chapter 37- More To Him

Alejandra's Point Of View;

When we got to the police station Presley went to the front desk and I heard him ask for a person called Chief Trust. Mitchum stood at the side of him while I was with Priya behind them. The man who was middle-aged at the front desk put his coffee mug down then sat up in his chair and gazed at Presley.

"Young man Chief Trust is a very busy person with many important duties and can't handle every case. So why don't you just tell me what the matter is and I will file the report. Please tell me the nature of the crime for example did you lose your ID cards or some sort of valuable personal belongings?" The man said while taking out some forms and a pen with paper.

"Uh no, nothing like that um," Presley said as he passed his hand through his hair and noticeably avoided eye contact with the front desk clerk.

Priya then tugged on my arm and said, "It's okay no need to pressure anyone. Maybe we can come back-"

"Look he knows the chief personally and she would to speak with him, so can't you just go and give a message to telling her it's from Presley, please," Mitchum insisted cutting Priya's sentence short. That was bold but I'm glad he did it cause she was getting cold feet again.

The man eyed Mitchum and then took up the phone on his desk and told Chief Trust that it was Presley who wanted to see her. We didn't her response but when he put the phone back down he told us to have a seat until the chief came. So Presley really did have a personal connection with the chief. There must be more to him than just the quiet guy on campus. As we walked over to some empty seats I continued to observe Priya. Since we took a cab all the way over here I could tell she was in a lot of pain because she touched the part where the bruises were frequently even though it was hidden.

I think the ones on her face looked as if just today she had just gotten them. As we got to seats instead of sitting she stopped and stared at it. I tapped her shoulder causing her to turn and face me and asked her what was wrong. She didn't answer me and I couldn't see her eyes through the dark shades she was wearing. Then I saw a tear escape down her face from the shades. Her entire demeanor showed a form of fear as she clutched her purse straps tightly.

At that moment I thought about when I first found out my sister would never be coming back home and what I needed.

"Cuelga ahí, you're doing the right thing. No renuncies, don't give up now." I pulled her in for a hug and said.

"Presley, what brings you and your friends here today?" I hear a raspy voice behind me say. I let go of Priya and looked to see a tall dark-skinned woman. She must be the Chief and I'm glad she showed up when she did because Priya seemed very fragile now. Presley said something to her and as she listened she looked over to where Priya and I were. She nodded to him and then approached us with a soft smile. She introduced herself to both of us and then asked our names before starting to talk to Priya.

"If you would like to come into my office for a while to talk," She looked over at me and I tried my best to be encouraging about it as I nodded.

Priya agreed and as they both left I said, "I'll be here for you until you get back."

So I remained with Presley and Mitchum in the waiting area as we all sat down. Presley let out a sigh of what I think was of relief as he leaned back with his eyes closed. I sat up and watched him and Mitchum who was in the seat next to him. As Mitchum and my eyes met I could see we both had questions on how Presley knew Priya was in that type of trouble. Curiosity again got the better of me first so I asked him that made him open his eyes. But he remained in the same position staring at the ceiling.