Fatal Lies [#wattys2018]

Ch.10||Saved

I was taken aback by the way Jenelle was acting, it was like a whole new Jenelle was living inside her body.
She was funny and cheerful, playful too. She and her nanny, who asked me to call her Maria,begged me to play snakes and ladders which I found out later was Jenelle's favorite game since she was a kid.
I helped her wash up after the late brunch as her nanny clean up the table.
"So you leave alone here? ", I said as a way to strike a conversation.
" Yeah, it's just Dad, Maria and I ",
" And your mum? "
"Dad never talks about her, I've grown up with Maria as a mother figure, but I'd like to see my mum someday", she said looking at me, her eyes hiding the emotions behind those words.
" How about you, why did you move here ",
" My dad got a job offer here so mum and I had nothing but to follow him"
"Oh", she said handing me the last glass, which I dried and put in the cupboard above.
" Is someone picking you up?"
"I don't really know", I shrugged
" Oh come on I'll give you a ride home, just let me change into something appropriate ".

We left Jenelle's house around something to six in her convertible, which was comfortably warm.
" Lets make a stop at the mall, I have to pick up my shoes",
"Okay"
We drove into town and headed for the mall which was in the midst of town.
Janelle park and jumped out.
"Just wait here, I won't be long", she said running to avoid the rain and into the front entrance.

After a long five minutes of waiting, my patience was running low.I glanced around and saw a coffee shop nearby, some cappuccino would do me good in this weather, I thought as I got out and made a run for it to the cafe.
Jenelle can wait, it's wont hurt to wait right?

I was starting to walk out of the cafe, when the horrible feeling of being watched made my skin crawl. I looked sideways and then the other other side, when I saw no one, I turned and looked outwardly and through the mist the rain drops where forming, I couldn't tell if it was a man or woman but there was surely someone at the other side watching me.

Turning back to the car would be a bad idea because the person was standing just one feet away from it, so I dashed down the alley between the cafe and a antique shop.

I walked for some meters then turned left then right then another right turn, I thought I should be getting back but it seem no matter how many streets and alleys I pass, I kept finding more.

By the time I decided I was lost it was already getting late. I walked down a street and ahead I could make out figures of people standing beside a bin that had a fire in it.
I Put my head down and fasten my pace as I walked, hopping to God they would be distracted by something.
"Hey pretty girl, you lost", one of the man asked breaking away from the group.
" No I'm fine ", I said, silently begging my voice to not give me away.
" You must be, otherwise you wouldn't have came this way",
Dear God, what will I do, I thought as I backed away from the man,
"Stay where you are"
"Just take her down already Fridge", someone from the group yelled and all of them Sniggered.
I realized I reached the end of the walkway and was pressed against the cold stone wall, I saw the oncoming blow and closed my eyes waiting for the it, but it never came.

I opened my eyes and scene before me was shocking, Zion stood a meter away holding the man by his collar.
"You have anything better to do then abusing innocent girls? Fridge"
The big man whimpered looking small against to Zion's tall figure.
"C-chill Zion, my man, I didn't know you knew the girl", he Stamered.
" Go and do not cause anymore trouble ", he said sternly releasing the guy, who ran and disappeared into the corner of the street.

" Come on", he said grabbing a hold of my arm and pulling me towards what seem to be his car.
"W-wait let go of me!", I said giving him one of my best evil looks, I hope I look threatening enough." Where are you taking me, I said let go!"
He let go of my arm and turned to me.
"Do you know you could have almost been killed back there? "
"So I could handle myself, I didn't need your help"
He ignored my reason and looked around.
"Get in the car, it's not safe",
" Why", I asked suspiciously
"Dammit!, get in the bloody car!", he half screamed, half whispered.
I rolled my eyes and got in the black Volvo. A warm heat rushed towards me, instantly making my skin warm, but not warm enough cause my clothes were wet.
" Do you have a coat or jacket? "
"Yes, I left it in Jenelle's car"
"You were here with Jenelle? ", he asked looking at me under his locks, which tiny raindrops were falling from,he's eyes were the warmest brown I've ever seen,his jawline was set in a very firm angle.
" You know, it's inappropriate to stare Angel ", he said, trying to hide a smile.
" I-I wasn't starring ", I stuttered, diverting my eyes out towards the windscreen, trying to hide the warm heat on my cheeks.
" If you say so "

"Where are we going? ", I asked because we where heading towards the sea side.
" You'll see ", he smiled his dimples deepening.
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Authors Note to readers:

Hey guys,Ch 10!!I'm so freaking happy 💓I started this book over a month ago and I'm very overwhelmed by the reads it gained, thanks for y'all's support,I know the book has some grammatical errors which I promise to correct after I finish the book. Any questions regarding the book, don't be shy DM me.
This book is inspired by the many books and movies.
Sorry,I'm terrible at writing fight scenes so I hope you enjoyed this one.
P. S I'll be adding some questions on the chapters starting now and onwards.

Q: 1.who do you think was watching Angelica?
2.What do you think Zion was doing at the street Angie was on?
3.Where do you think Zion is taking her?