Princess of AMBER

Chapter 8

     I scurried quick into the car, feeling totally overwhelmed. Luckily, Sergeant Cole saved me from that woman's punch. Ironically, it really seemed unsafe for me to be there at this time, as many robot fearing people were in police station.

"Mike, please, take me home."

       He nodded and started the car. I glanced out the window and let out a heavy sigh. Police workers were busy attending crowd of people. I felt safe for a moment, as a car door was finally separating me from them.

"Holly cow! That woman was crazy! Where are her manners!" said Sharlene taking glances back at police quarters as we drove off. "How are you supposed to go out on a street, if people like her are wandering around. .... Shame -  we don't have Bryce, who always saves our day."

      Her expression turned to a sad one after mentioning my android. Looked like I am not the only one missing him.

"Well, I will have to be a prisoner in my own house."

      Mike dropped us in front of house and drove off to park the car in garage. Police officers were still monitoring the entrance and I felt a slight relieve taking over. I was not so worried about Bryce coming to get me, but more about people like that lady in police house.

     I left Sharlene on a couch in living room, while I went to the kitchen to pick some snacks for us. She loves apples. So I took two of them, one for myself.

    I heard a knock on a door. Who would that be? We just came and saw no one. I looked at Sharlene questionably, but she just shrugged her shoulders and took a huge bite in an apple. I opened the door and saw one of police officers.

"What's the problem?"

"There is one woman, she says that she has a delivery for you, Ms."

"A delivery? I didn't...." I did not order anything. .... Maybe my father did? It still felt very risky to let some unknown person in my property. But police was nearby, so I will see, what she is delivering. "Alright, let her in."

    I was waiting in a doorway for this person. I saw in a distance, what appeared to be a woman. She had long black coat, but very professional looking. A black hat and dark red hair. Her eyes were cowered by black sunglasses. As she closed in on me, I noticed her bright red lips twisted in a subtle smile.

"Can I speak with Ms Elkwood?" she said quietly.

"It is me. I heard you have some delivery for me. I do not remember ordering anything, so what is it?"

She looked me up and down with her smile still present.

"Are you well, Ms? How have your life been for past few days?" redhead woman said slowly.

"Excuse me? I think it is not your concern. If you have nothing to say, please leave this property."

"I just came to check up on you by someone else's request. "

"By who?" Who would want to know about my well being? Lately no one really cared.

"By somebody, who you know well and have been very close to. Someone, who really cares about you."

"By who!" I rose my voice.

"Not so loud, lady. Someone might hear our conversation. I will say just this. This ... person.... is safe and sound. And maybe soon, he will come to see you for himself."

She gave me another smile and turned to leave me. She said 'himself'. It is a man, isn't it? I am not close to any man.... except....

"Is it ... Bryce?" I nearly shouted.