I'd be dead with out you.

chapter 24

ANGEL'S P.O.V.

I had to get out of here. They claimed they would release me soon but I was brought up not to trust the police. If I didn't break out of her soon or get released I might go crazy. I had to think of Alan. I couldn't go back to my life with him it's too dangerous for them now. I hated knowing I had let them all down. The first chance I got I called Alan. He said he would wait her for me but he has to realize it isn't worth it because I am just going to leave in the end. I wanted so desperately to stay and get married and live out my life and the more I thought about it the more I wanted to break down and cry. The door opened and the officer who had thrown me in here came to my cell.

"We have determined you are not the person connected to Evangelista's fathers death. We have to let you go but now we are thinking the Attacks are aimed toward you instead of her so please be careful and as we investigate further stay close," He said as he let me come out and gave me my things back. Could I stay now or would the mob just find me again? I couldn't help but wonder if Michael was somehow behind all of this. He was in jail though could he really have orchestrated this? I shuffled out to the lobby where I found Alan waiting pensively. It was dark out now and he looked tired. I couldn't resist running up to hug him.

"I'm so glad you're okay!" Alan said holding me gently as if I were going to break or disappear. If he only knew.

"I am too. Where's everyone else?" I asked hoping they went home.

"They are back at the hotel. Aaron was here for a while he is worried about you," Alan informed me. Aaron was such a good friend and I felt bad about not getting closer to him.

"I should call him," I said as I pulled out my phone. Alan took my keys and drove. The phone rang a couple times.

"Hello? Angel? Are you okay? What happened?" Aaron quickly spoke over the phone.

"Um I am okay under the circumstances and i'll tell you what happened at another time okay? Meanwhile are you okay?" I asked picking up on the sad undertone in his voice.

"My girlfriend left me. She said I was too worried about you and that she wished I gave here the attention I gave you. I told her she was being unreasonable and we ended it. It hadn't been working for a long time," Aaron explained with a sigh.

"So you are alone in you're apartment?" I asked.

"Yeah you guys can swing by if you want," Aaron said hopefully. I smiled just the least bit relieved.

"Okay I will see what's going on. I'll text you," I said.

"Alright. Bye," He said. I hung up as we were pulling into the hotel.

"Let's go you need some sleep," I told Alan. He nodded and yawned as we got in the elevator.

"I love you with all my heart," I said preparing myself to let go.

"You too babe," he said and flopped into bed. I watched as he fell asleep and then pulled out some paper.

"Alan,

It hurts me to do this but I have to leave. I can't endanger you guys anymore and if I stay that's exactly what will happen. I'm sorry it had to be this way I just couldn't face you while you were awake. I wanted you to know that I do love you and I regret leaving. I'm sorry I put you through all this stuff. Please forgive me and promise me you won't come after me. I love you so much,- Angel."

I scribbled out a short letter and tears fell. I didn't want this. I didn't want to leave but it was the price I had to pay. I quickly texted Evan a star letting her know that I was okay. It was a white star. We had discussed that if I had to leave this would be my way of commination with her and to let her know that she didn't have to worry. I called Aaron one last time. I felt he deserved to at least see me.

"Hey what's up?" He asked nervously.

"I gotta come talk to you. I'll be over soon," I said and hung up before he even got a chance to respond. Evan texted me back and stupidly I checked it. It was one simple word.

"no," And with that I put my phone on the table next to Alan's note and left without looking back. I got in the car and almost sped to Aarons house. I don't think the guys realized what an awesome person they have In their band. There was virtually no traffic and I had to admit I was nervous that somehow, like my parents car, this one would blow up so I eventually pulled over and decided to walk the rest of the way. It wasn't far and the cool air helped me calm down. If they wanted me dead they could certainly off me here. As I approached the apartments Aaron lived in I took a deep breath and dried my tears. He was on the first floor so his door was easy to find. I knocked once before the door flung open and I was sucked into a hug. He and I had bonded over parental things and had become really close friends though I don't think the others noticed.

"Thank god you are alright! Where is Alan?" He asked pulling me into the house and shutting the door. They say its better to get it over with quickly so I did.

"Aaron I came to say goodbye," I said tears threatening to fall again.

"No you can't leave. Think about what it will do to me... TO HIM!" Aaron said trying to plead with me.

"Aaron I love you and I love him more than anything but if I stay you will all be in danger. I have worked out a system of communications with Evan and I would like to include you in it. A white star means I am fine and a black star means I am not. Every so often I will leave you guys notes. Only YOU and Evan can know about this and you have to help me with something," I said.

"What?" He asked ready to help.

"You have to keep Alan from finding me. I know that sounds like a rotten thing to do and if I know him he will try but this is dangerous and I can't have him be in danger," I said trying to explain this as fast as I could.

"Can't you at least stay the night? It's dark and you have no mode of transportation and Lisa left some cloths behind that I'm sure you could wear.. Just don't leave tonight," Aaron said drawing the shades. I got the odd feeling that he was in love with me but brushed it off.

"Okay I can but only tonight. I'll be gone in the morning," I said sternly and he nodded.

"Well I have some wine and a first joshed copy of the cd if you wanna pop it in. No one is supposed to hear it but the band but.... To is a special circumstance. Alan helped write a song and it's more or less about you and Evan from Austin's point of view," he said popping it in the stereo. A rather high note played out for a guy and it was a long oooooh sound. I knew Aaron was on box and it sounded great. The song was titled another you and it made me tear up but as the sing ended Aaron let the music fade to background. We talked about what my plan was and how I was going to get to Europe.

"Why Europe?" He asked me.

"Less of a chance that Alan or anyone for that matter will find me. Also when you guys go in tour over there I can see you," I said with a lopsided smile.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked and just then there was a knock in the door. I ran to Aaron's room as Alan's voice floated up to me.

"Have you seen angel she's gone man. I woke up to this!" He said In a hurried tone and just like that I drew a big white star on a piece of paper by Aaron's bed and a quick note that said "remember you promised," and left out the window. My chest felt like it was going to burst but I left all the same. Goodbye love.