Les Immortels

Chapter 1

JANUARY 2013

Asher

I didn't know how I was going to say it. I knew I was going to break her but it had to be done. I didn't want to depend on her anymore.

She had helped me get over the fact that drinking and taking drugs would not bring my parents or sister back.

But she didn't need me like I had needed her then or even now. She had her own dreams to fulfil and I would have to let her go for her own good.

It was the perfect timing. I had been clean for a year. We had been in the business for six months and completed two missions successfully. I had applied for a US transfer and they had accepted. What could be wrong about the set up?

And then Sienna walked in. Her deep copper locks swayed as she walked towards me with a small smile until she saw my expression. It turned into a frown.

"What's wrong?"

She hooked her fingers into my belt loops and pulled me closer to her before placing a chaste but sweet kiss on my lips.

"Talk to me. Have I done anything wrong?"

Knowing I needed to answer quick I replied, "No. Nothing is wrong at all."

I couldn't do it. I couldn't tell her I was leaving.

"I love you!" She grinned up at me.

"I love you too."

I wanted to turn down the offer and stay with her forever. But I was doing this for her and I would not be that selfish. I couldn't do that to her.

So I pulled Sienna in again.

Sienna

I woke up the next morning beaming. Life couldn't get better! I rolled over reaching out for Ash but only touched the smooth cold sheets.

He must be up already. Asher's tee shirt was on the end of the bed so I slipped it over my naked body and went to the ensuite to brush my teeth and splash water over my face.

Suddenly there was rapid knocking on the bathroom door.

"Sienna? Sienna you have to come out right now I have to show you something. Shit I can't believe this is happening."

It was Gabrielle. She sounded like she was on the verge of crying so I quickly opened the door and she stepped in with a piece of paper clutched in her hands.

"What's wrong Rielle?"

She showed me the piece of paper signed by our Agent X and I instantly paled. This couldn't be happening.

Private and Confidential

Asher Evans,

You have been accepted by the US Department to continue with your missions in New York. Enclosed are your flight details and airplane ticket for Friday 15th January.

Regards,

Jon Collins

Today was the 15th. Bile rose up into my mouth and I turned to the toilet.

Rielle held up my hair from my face as I threw up. I was in shock. Afterwards I cleaned my teeth again and turned to Rielle who pulled me straight into a hug.

One minute I was just in shock and the next minute my tears just wouldn't stop. How could he do this to me? I needed him. I broke down and hit his pillow repeatedly with so much force and frustration that eventually Rielle pulled me back and sat me down on the bed, rocking me back and forth as I sobbed.

The Next Day

I was done. I would not cry over the son of a bitch anymore. More importantly; I was hungry.

I made the bed, and tied my hair up with so much precision I was being a little slow.

Then I slipped on my dressing gown and headed downstairs to the kitchen that Gabrielle and I shared.

She had left a cup of coffee (still hot) waiting for me on the counter. I drank it fast and then took a croissant, sliced it in half and put fruit on each slice before eating.

I did all this without any emotion, and thought only one thing.

Nothing in my life will ever go wrong again.

Thanks for reading. Please tell me what you think.

-S