Catch me if you can

chapter 72

Martina

*I woke up to a place I've never seen before. But the voice that talked to me immediately was very clear and known*

J: Thank god you are alive. I need you now.

M: What?

J: I know you are not feeling well and need some rest but this is important. I'll ask you something and you will answer. The truth.

M: Then... ask me.

*I said quietly. I know what he is gonna ask. It's gonna be difficult*

J: Who are you?

M: They already told you who I am.

J: I want to hear it from you.

M: ... why did you save me? You could have left me there

J: If you're supposed to die then not like that. Now answer me!

*He stood up and stared at me angrily. I wanted to tell him. But couldn't. I couldn't tell him face to face that I used him. That I manipulated him to get a salary and a happy boss. The first weeks I didn't care at all, but now that we're here, I'm afraid to hurt him*

J: Answer!!

M: No... I can't.

*He pulled something from the back of his trousers and pointed at me. A gun.*

J: Tell me the truth and I won't shoot.

M: ...no.

J: Do you realize I can end your life with this?

M: But... you won't.

J: What?

M: You won't do it.

J: Why so sure?

*He asked and gripped the weapon firmly.*

M: Because you don't want to lose me.

J: Are you playing a game on me?! Do you think I can't shoot you because we spent some time together?!

M: Yes.

*His hands were shaking, yet he hasn't stopped looking at me. I tried to keep the eye contact confidently. But inside, I was afraid to death. I wasn't sure my words were true but all I felt when we were together was nice. Mabye he felt it too. After a while of silence, he dropped the gun and sat on the chair.*

J: I can't do it. All I want to know is who you are. And even this is becoming difficult for me. Look what you've done to me.

M: ... do you really want to know who I am?

J: Yes.

M: But, first, I want you to know that I like you. I didn't want it to end up like this.

*I confessed and took a deep breath.*

M: My name is Martina Stoessel and I am an agent who was sent to catch you.