Zodiac

Chapter 14

Cancer (Erika) POV

I wonder what those jobs require, he said is was a surprise. I don't like surprises. I mean why did he pick us? How did he find me? He answered some questions but there are still some unanswered ones.

Everything just seems strange. I don't trust any of these people. For all I know they can all be working for him. When we exit the building there are three black suburbans parked in the front ready to take us to the mansion he mentioned.

"I have my car here so I'll just follow behind" I say. There is no way I'm leaving my car here. My car is precious to me. There are other cars parked maybe it's the employees. I wonder if they also brought their vehicle or did they use the plane ticket.

"That's fine, I guess we'll see you there" Russell speaks. We still don't know how long this team will last or who he is. He didn't speak much about himself.

I get inside my car and call Reggie. He's the only person that'll help.

"Hello" he says through the phone. I wonder what he's doing. Hopefully there are good drag races held here.

"Hey, I need you to do me a favor" I say. "I got this envelope a few days ago, a man named Russell sent it well I'm here at some building, I'll send you the address, can you figure out who he is"

"Wayne was here, I don't know why or how he knows that you were here but he's going to keep a close eye on me, be careful find someone that can help you, if he finds you it won't be good" he says. "I can't help you I'm sorry" and with that he hangs up.

What was he doing there? A tear escapes as the memories come flooding back, I thought I would never hear his name again. If I stay here with these people maybe one of them can help me stay safe.

The load horn coming from the car startles me. I look out the window and realize they're leaving. I start the car and follow.

As we get closer and the mansion comes to view it looks awesome. There is a huge fountain a few feet away from the front door and palm trees lined up perfectly causing the house to look beautiful. I live in Canada and I don't usually see homes like this. I get out of the car and grab my stuff.

"Everyone come inside" Russell says. There is a statue between two staircases making the entrance look perfect. A huge chandelier is placed in the middle of the room along with two paintings across from each other. The stairs are curved made with grey marble.

"Remember to keep your new job as lowkey as possible, I'll call in a week" he says and gives us a tour of the house. This place is huge you could probably get lost. "The rooms are upstairs and just pick one, they're all about the same size, you can decorate it however you like I really don't care" and then he leaves.

"Well then pick a room" Daniel says and everyone runs upstairs. It's like we're siblings wanting the biggest room, even though each room is exactly the same. The walls are a sanderling color, and a king sized bed is placed in the center of the room. The bed contains white sheets with many pillows. There is wooden furniture throughout the room along with a closet. I was hoping for a huge walk in closet but that didn't happen.

I place my suitcase on top of the bed and start unpacking. I walk over to the closet and there are hangers and shelves to place my belongings. This guy really thought of everything. When I'm done I change into comfortable clothing and walk downstairs.

Pisces (Niall) POV

"Well then pick a room" the leader says and everyone runs upstairs. What's the big deal I mean its just a room. I'm probably the last one who got a room, I really don't care as long as there's a kitchen. I mean food is life, that's all I'm concerned about.

I enter a room and it looks like the one Russell showed us first. So much for creativity but then again he said to decorate it however we like. How long are we staying here if we get to decorate it? What if he's holding us captive, but when I think about it, it doesn't make sense. I mean he just brought us to a mansion. I'm really going to miss the fire house.

I lay down for two minutes and my stomach growls. Time to eat. I'll unpack later.

I walk downstairs and go straight to the kitchen. When he showed us the kitchen I was surprised. The cupboards, pantry and fridge were filled its like heaven. I'm to lazy to make myself a proper meal plus it's 10 PM already so I look for some cereal.

I look for a bowl and find it immediately, now for the cereal. I open a cupboard and it's filled with just cereal, I look through what seems like the tenth box and finally see froot loops.

After twenty minutes I'm halfway through the box and I'm still hungry. Trust me when I say I eat a lot. I agreed to join this crazy team because why not. Plus I don't have anyone else back home except for my uncle but he hardly ever answers when I call.

I hear footsteps coming closer until a curly haired girl stops in front of me. She's wearing baggy pajama pants and a spaghetti strap, I don't know why but I find it kinda funny.

"Hebo" I say but I'm chewing so my words don't come out right.

"What" she asks and cringes a little.

"Hello" I say a bit louder. Is she also hungry? Should I offer my cereal? There's more she can get her own.

"Um...hi" she replies which makes the situation awkward.

"What's your name again" I ask I have to remember everyone's name. I have a hard time with names I mix them up. So far the only name I know is mine.

"Erika" she says and goes to the fridge. I pick up my bowl and cereal and walk to the living room.

Aries (Zayn) POV

I wasn't completely sober when we were in that building. I think I even fell asleep.

My buzz is fading, I'm thirsty I need a drink. I feel my throat tightening and my body begs me for a sip of liquor. I walk to the living room and find a blonde sitting down eating froot loops.

"Is there anything to drink" I ask and he turns around.

"There's plenty of water in the kitchen" he says and doesn't realize I didn't mean water. My palms get sweaty and I wipe the sweat off.

I roll my eyes and walk to the kitchen. I doubt any of the good stuff is in here. A curly haired chick is here making food. I don't even ask her.

I keep walking I feel like I'm going in circles. I open the door and I find a bathroom. No no ugh where is it. I keep walking and I realize I'm back in my room.

"What are you doing here" says a brown eyed girl with long hair which appears to be black.

"What are you talking about" I ask "this is my room" is she crazy. Why is she in my room?

"No this is my room" she says looking at me like I'm insane.

"That's my bed" I respond she clearly doesn't see this is my room. I look around and don't see my suitcase. Did she move it?

"The rooms are all the same" she replies. Is she right? I back away slowly and laugh. Wow I might still be slightly drunk.

"Hey um..." I say and stop mid sentence. Whats her name?

"Maria" she says knowing I couldn't figure out her name.

"Yeah, do you have something to drink, and not water" I say. " you know like alcohol" I say and scratch the back of my head.

She leads me to the second living room and there is a mini bar in display. I serve both of us and step out to the backyard. There is a pool and five lounge chairs. I sit on one of them taking in the fresh air and admire the stars.

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So there at the mansion and the journey begins. There are 4 pictures above showing the mansion, the entrance which was the stairs, their bedrooms, and the closet. I just wanted to give you a visual of things. So who is wayne any ideas. Comment and vote.