Breaking The Grey [Book #2]

Chapter 21

North

I sigh lightly to myself due to a text I received from Hector. He so badly wants to meet Allie. I haven't mentioned it to Allie yet simply because I feel like they'll get along. Allie gets along with everyone and the last thing I need is for her to get close with him.

I type away at my desk as my eyes bool into my desktop screen. I hear phones ringing outside and the devil himself talking and shouting in a happy manner. Being at work knowing Allie is home by herself cripples me. She wanted a break today from everything.

Whatever happened with Maliah must've really threw her off balance because she still hasn't told me yet. Instead she threw it in my face that she wants to find her parents and tell them off. If I knew better I would've told her no because they don't deserve her thoughts, but I can't say that and actually mean it. I can't tell her no.

I was looking for my parents and it didn't take long to find out their fate.

Knock. Knock.

"It's Hector!"

I rolled my eyes, "What is it?"

"Can I come in?"

I roll my eyes harder this time and fold my arms leaning back in my chair.

"Better be important." I responded.

He opens the door and walks in. His cologne immediately takes control of the room and cause me to wave my hand around to get the smell away from me.

He looked at me, "How are you?"

I shrugged, "Better? I guess."

He sighed, "I'm sorry. I know you wanted ... to see them again."

I look away from him and back at my desktop screen. I was just forgetting about it too.

I mumbled, "It's fine."

"Do you know how they passed?"

I shook my head, "I didn't ask. I would rather keep their good image just in case they did or got involved in something bad."

"You know I've met them before. When your mother and I had to get everything in motion for adoption ..."

My eyes shoot to him. I feel my heart weaken in my chest. Hector has never told me anything about my parents. I miss them so much and the worst part about this situation is that I can't remember the last words they said to me.

He spoke softly, "They told us that you were an amazing kid and you were so smart and full of life. They wanted me to tell you that they were sorry and that they wanted a better life for you."

I feel my tears burn my eyes as they fall out onto my cheeks. My lips quiver. I wipe my tears quickly from my face, trying to hear them say this to me only to come to the conclusion that I've forgotten their voices.

I push myself out of my chair and quickly walk over to Hector. He takes me into his arms quickly engulfing me in his cologne and the soft fabric of his suit. I breakdown in his arms feeling small once more. I don't remember the last time I actually hugged Hector without forcing myself too.