Tower Falling - Now You See Me {Completed}

Chapter Three

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Chapter Three

Jack and I made it back to my apartment soon after, walking much faster than normal. Darren’s confession of stalking me had me feeling completely exposed out in the open. Although, according to him, he could see me in my apartment as well. Note to self: start changing in the bathroom. Things were better with Jack beside me, though; he could throw playing cards like a boss.

When I opened my apartment door, I wasn’t surprised to find Henley holding Daniel in a headlock while Merritt stood by and cheered her on. I was, however, surprised to find that all of my stuff was still intact.

“Nope, they’re still here,” Jack laughed, walking inside after me.

At his words, three heads snapped to our direction. Henley released Daniel, who stumbled once before regaining his feet. Merritt started to whistle and stare at the ceiling, like he had nothing to do with whatever happened in our absence.

Daniel cleared his throat. “Where have you two been?”

I crossed to my kitchen table and emptied my pockets of all the money they contained. “Jack and I were earning money while the three of you were biting each other’s heads off. Or, should I say – ” I raised my eyebrows at Daniel and Henley. “ – twisting each other’s heads off. I’m so glad you guys got some work done.”

After he’d put his eyes back in his head from witnessing the amount of cash we’d earned, Daniel rolled his eyes. “There’s not much point making a plan when the rest of the team isn’t here.”

“So it’s okay to attack each other?” I smirked. “I see I’ve had my priorities completely wrong. Thanks for the lesson, guys.”

Merritt, who was leaning against the wall, spoke up. “What’s got you all fired up?”

I shot a quick glance at Jack. He shrugged, as if to tell me to do what I want. I was then caught between the decision as to whether I should tell the rest of the gang what had happened with Darren, or just keep it confined to Jack and myself. Swallowing hard, but fully determined as to what I was going to do, I managed to choke out, “Darren.”

“Darren?” Henley asked, coming a little closer. “That guy you’ve been texting for a couple months?”

I nodded. “Yeah. That’s him.” I was met with questioning stares. “He’s been stalking me. He doesn’t want me to be around you guys anymore. He’s jealous.”

“I thought you said he isn’t your boyfriend?” Daniel cut in, looking slightly miffed about something. Did Darren demanding that I quit the group bother him that much?

I crossed my arms. “He isn’t my boyfriend,” I insisted. “He’s delusional. But I thought I’d warn you guys, just in case he tries to attack you or something.” That sounded completely ridiculous once the words left my mouth, but there was no helping that now. Darren was obviously crazy; who knew what he’d do?