Genius Born In Flames [COMPLETED]

Chapter 21: To Love & Let Go

I sit down on the chair reflecting on the words I just said. I'm shaking and my confusion for my feelings now so clear.

It's not a surprise, I repressed it for long enough knowing any attachment to me would make her more of a target than she is. Even the random hookups and the drinking couldn't bury this down forever.

What is surprising is admitting it to myself. Years and years of repression bubbling to the surface and exploding at the worst possible time.

I love her. I've known it for ages just never admitted it. It's only made it more real. Now I've killed her father.

My first real kill. Not self defense, out of pure hatred. I've known anger, anger at the government at how my life has been. This... this was all consuming rage that was apart of my very being.

I never felt anger like it.. And I killed him.. What would Vic say?

That I'm a murderer? Psychopath? That she would hate me. That's what would kill me.

I look at his limp body and sigh at the mess I created.
"That's one way to make a impression on the in-laws"

Now is not a time for joking. I just killed a man in cold blood. I can never be with her, I'm dangerous. I'm a killer. A cold blooded killer.

The worst thing is I killed her father, and the woman I love will hate me for it.

The warehouse door opens suddenly to reveal a frantic Al. She walks in quickly hugging me before looking at the body and looking back at me.

"Oh" Al says softly
"I killed him.. Out of pure hatred and anger" I say voice cracking
"It's alright, little Kel" Al says holding me
"How did you find me?" I ask confused
"Tracked your cell, you texted me from a unknown number and left very early in the morning and you love sleep. It screamed suspicious so I tracked you here" Al explains pausing for a moment to ask
"Can I ask why?"
"... I just felt so angry" I say voice crumbling
"You felt angry because he hurt Vicki," Al says
"You love her" Al states looking into my eyes
"How....?" I ask astonished
"I've seen the way you look at her. I know you Kelly, you don't love easily but, you love deeply" Al says
"I love her, she can't know" I say sadly
"Kelly..." Al says
"We have to deal with Adamson and if he finds out.... She might not want to even be my friend after what I done" I say crying
"Life is too short and to care that deeply is a gift not to be put on hold. No matter how dangerous the situation is. We could all die and she would never know" Al says
"I know but I cannot risk Adamson using her against me. I cannot tell her. She doesn't need my baggage she can find someone who is normal and who can make her happy" I say

Al doesn't press the issue but gives me a hug before saying
"Someone mined up the last pieces of the rock James was experimenting on. I think it's Adamson and I have a location but, we aren't going to strike right now. We need to get home and relax first ok? You did get kidnapped after all" Al says

I nod too tired from the emotions of the day and we walk out of the warehouse and to Al's car.

What have I done?

Back at "Lorino" residence

"They're gone to school before you ask. They still have studies to do" Al says walking to counter and making brunch.
"Kelly, it's your decision to tell her. Anyone can see you clearly care, this Adamson could be no different" Al says
"Then I just have to act like I don't. She's in serious danger because of me, I won't allow it to get worse. I will not paint a target on her back. Wouldn't you do the same?" I ask

The room gets cloaked in a silence before Al gets a look in her eye I've never seen before answers simply
"Yes, I would"
"Kelly, have you considered your future at all? You are in your last year of school and exams are so close" Al asks
"I haven't.... life has gotten in the way" I say sighing
"I just want to be near Vic" I admit truthfully

Al nods in understanding and hands me a plate full to the brim with food. I eat like a starving animal because I haven't eaten in hours, which is a rarity for me.

"Kel, today you let your anger get the best of you. I need you to learn how to control it better, you cannot fight well if you cannot keep yourself in check. I need you to learn from this and not repeat it no matter how angry you are" Al says firmly

"I messed up. I just.. rage burned in every single cell. It was way past anger" I say truthfully
"Thank you for finally talking to me. I suppose I have to thank Vicki for that" Al says smiling
"Oh don't think I've seen you two going into the training room and talking" Al says
"She's really good for you" Al continues softly
"Thank you. I promise to try and keep a leash on my emotions and she really is good for me" I say smiling taking my leave to sit on the couch.

I decide to forego training for one day, and to relax for a little bit. I pour a glass is whiskey and throw on another science documentary. Trying to forget the bubbling anxiety in my stomach knowing I need to tell Vicki what I've done. I might just loose her because of it.

Allie's POV

I walk into the lab and carefully shut the door. I take out my phone and call Penny, she picks up after a few seconds.

"There's a body in a warehouse, I need you to remove all evidence but, keep his body please. I'll text on the addresss" I say tone full of authority
"Consider it done" Penny says
"I know I have the address for where the rock is. Has it moved at all?" I ask
"No. Still in the same spot" Penny says
"Alright I'll call you in the next few days to check up. Keep working on finding this Adamsons real name so we can see what he wants" I say before hanging up.

Finally, some good news. This Adamson won't know what has hit him.

Kelly's POV

The front door opens to reveal Vicki and Kim.

"Where were you this morning? You never miss training or breakfast" says Kim eyeing me warily
"I will tell you later" I say taking a deep breath before continuing
"I need to talk to Vic" I say anxiety in my voice