Lethal Passion (Jeff The Killer)

Chapter 36. The Deal

I slowly opened my eyes, I glanced at the clock to see that it's already noon. I gave a sigh and stared at the ceiling, I don't even have the will to get up anymore. I could barely get any sleep last night, I dreamt of the days I saw mom, dad, Liu and Kevin dead, it was disturbing.

I wonder when will the killer come to end my life? What if I just do it myself?

I groaned, I'm not always this pessimistic but what do you want me to do? I'm in pain. I just want things to stop, all I ever wanted was a normal happy life but it's just impossible.

After what seemed like hours of wallowing in self-pity, I decided to go to work. It always helped me get my mind off of things and it's definitely better than doing nothing. I bet he'll kill me soon so I might as well make the best of my life.

I begrudgingly stood up and did my daily routine except for the fact that I'm alone and Kevin isn't here anymore. I was heading to the bathroom and thought that this place is way to big for me. I took a quick shower, changed the bandage on my face and wore my business clothes, I grabbed my bag and I'm ready to go.

I passed by the kitchen, I haven't eaten anything the whole day yesterday, I'm starving. I tried my best to ignore my hunger and fished for my phone in my bag. I dialed James' number and waited for him to pick up.

"Ma'am?" James immediately picked up and seemed a bit surprised.

"I'm coming to work today, prepare all the things I need to handle. I'm on my way." I replied.

"Sure thing." He sounded delighted.

I hung up and walked out into the chilly air, I headed to the car and started it, I don't always drive but I don't really have a choice right now. Soon enough, the engine started and I sped off, headed to the company building.

I absentmindedly drove all the way and I was there before I even know it. I got out and took my car key and gave it to the guy who's job is to park my car somewhere. Everything seems different, I don't even use my own car to drive to work, Kevin just drops me off all the time . . .

I shook the thoughts away and put a straight face on when I noticed James was standing outside, as soon as he saw me, he quickly walked over.

"I'm so glad you came to work." He sighed in relief but as soon as he saw the bandage on my face, his face warped into a worried one, "What happened to your face?"

"That's not important, what did I miss?" I avoided the subject, it's not like we're close or anything. He just nodded and started notifying me on the projects near deadline, meetings, and other appointments while we walk inside the building.

We walked in the elevator, "What about my husband's death certificate?" I asked and managed to keep an emotionless gaze.

"I tried yesterday but still nothing, I'll just check it everyday." He replied.

The doors opened and we both stepped out and headed to my office, I saw a bunch of documents lying on my table, looks like it's gonna be a long day today.

I sat down, I wore my reading glasses and started to work but paused when I noticed James staring at me, "What?" I asked.

"Umm . . . Do you want me to get some food for you or something?" He hesitantly asked with a frown.

"What? Why?" I gave him a weird look.

"Your stomach has been grumbling the whole time." He averted his gaze.

Well . . . This is embarrassing. I stopped and started to blush, this is so uncool, I'm supposed to be the person people in this company looks up to but I the truth is I can't even take care of myself.