The Heartbreaking Agreement

Chapter XX

He was such an asshole!

At least, that's what I kept telling myself in my head. But as time passed my anger got lost somewhere in the little apartment. The reality was, I knew Jerome was right. Although, it didn't change the fact I was upset and mad at him.

I was sitting in my bedroom, covered with two blankets and staring at the open window, which had a beautiful view. The city at night was amazing. Few lights on skyscrapers were on, shining brighter than stars, which I couldn't see. The noises from the street didn't bother me, I got used to them after few months moving into a bigger city.

There was something about this place, which made me feel safe and worried at the same time. Not just the apartment itself, but this city. Maybe even the entire world. That night I realized how dangerous our planet can be, especially people who live between us.

Anyone can kill anyone... Even Quinn.

I closed my eyes, hoping this will stop that awful thought. This still didn't make sense to me. There were things I still didn't understand and I wanted to ask him, but most importantly, I wanted to make sure he was safe.

But I couldn't. I was stuck in this room. Zebra Boy was waiting by the closed doors, making sure I wouldn't make anything stupid, like for example, running to police office to see Quinn. He promised me Jerome and Old Man will take care of everything.

I didn't want to hear it.

I didn't want Jerome's help anymore. Quinn wasn't his problem, he was mine! I wanted to help and save him, but of course Mr. Ignorant Boss is better than anyone else. Stupid asshole.

Suddenly, someone opened the door. I was ready to throw all pillows towards Mike, but I stopped when I realized it wasn't him, but Mr. Erikson. I relaxed, seeing his old face.

"How are you?" he asked quietly, almost a whisper.

I sighed, looking back at the window.

"I don't think there is any word in English language that could describe what am I feeling right now"

He giggled like a little girl, which surprised me a little, but I didn't say anything. I let him sit on the bed next to me, also finding something interesting in that breathtaking view. I looked at him from the corner of my eye. So many questions were hunting me down at that moment and I hoped that man would have answers. But I didn't know what should I ask him first. My head was a mess and I this worry and all anxieties were killing me.

But there was one thing I definitely had to know.

"How is he?"

Old Man turned his eyes towards me, but I could hold them. I turned away, trying to find something more interesting in that view.

"He has a broken arm, but besides that he's fine. For now, at least."

For now...

"The police freed him, under the protection of Tigers"

I've never been so confused because of one little sentence. How could police let him go? Didn't he kill someone? I love Quinn, but in common scenario he would go to jail! They would lock him down for years and who knows what would happen to him after that?

And under protection of Tigers? But Quinn is a Phoenix. Why would Tigers take him with them? Unless, they want revenge.

I covered my face with my hands, trying to get that idea out of my head, but Old Man's words made everything clear and so real.

"They will not kill him, Miss Sullivan, but he will be punished. That's how things work here. Tigers are good friends with police in the city, which is why they got to him before Jerome and I could."