Why Me?

Chapter 10

Tony's POV

I'm not too worried about Cal, he's actually a pretty cool guy. That is when he isn't being ordered around by Victor, when it comes down to that he can be what some might consider an ass.

"What are you doing Tony? I came in looking for you to see if you've finished your reports yet, and I find you making out with your patient!?" He asks

"Please don't tell Victor." I beg

"Oh boy" His hand finds its way to his forehead in frustration

"Why, why does it have to be this girl? I know Victor hasn't been the kindest when it comes to letting you date, but why do you have to pick one of your patients? Out of all the women out there."

Pftttt 'Victor hasn't been the kindest' that is a complete understatement. I haven't ever been allowed to date or experience any form of love with another girl while being in Victors care. My last love interest was a girl from preschool when I was 4. It's so unbelievably sad. And to be honest, I've never really wanted a partner. No one has really caught my eye until Alex, it's weird really she has something about her.

"I don't know Cal, there's just something about her." I tell him

"Oh Tony, do you realize the position you've put in and what you're asking me to do?"

I feel a little bad honestly, but if there's a chance that Cal won't tell Victor about Alex and I then I have to make sure I can use it. For Alex and Camila's sake.

"I know, I know. I'm asking you to not be truthful with Victor, what he would consider defying him. But honestly he doesn't suspect a thing, you wouldn't have to tell him. He's leaving for South Texas tomorrow morning, there no reason to ruin his trip. Pleaseeeeeee Cally?" I beg

I only call him Cally when I really really want something. Cal has sort of been a bit of a father figure to me for a while. He has his own children, so he's always helped me out as if I was his own child at times.

*there as long silent pause. he's thinking*

"Alright, but if you're caught I didn't know anything about it. Got it? I didn't see anything." He says putting both hands up

"Awesome! Thanks Cal!"

*I say hugging him*

I don't hug him much, but I really appreciate the favor he's doing me

"Yeah whatever, but I'm not letting you back in there with her tonight. I'll go get your notes and mask from the guest room. Night"

"Thank you, goodnight" I say walking back to my bedroom

*I hop the shower*

I cant stop thinking about Alex. Her story, I'm glad she trusted me with it. I know what it feels like to be touched without permission, I understood. I told her about Victor, and I don't even care about her knowing. I'm glad she knows, I trust her. There's another thing I'm still trying to wrapt my head around. Her kiss, our kiss.

*I touch my lips with my finger*

Her lips were so soft, she was so close I could feel her heart beating. Her hair smelled like lavender, and her touch. It made me feel secure. I don't know what's going on with us, or if there even is an 'us' but I do know there's something. I feel something, and I'm hoping she does too.

—-
The next morning
May 4, 2018

*Knock on the door*

"Tony!" I hear Victor shout

"mm?" I answer

"Get your ass up, I need to run things over with you. Then you need to get to work!" Victor calls back

"Alright, let me get dressed!" I holler

"Meet me in my office when you're done" He says as I hear him walk away

Ugh yet another day of this stupid business. I hate this.

*I put on a nirvana shirt that Cal once bought me and a pair of black jeans*

When I was younger, I was a short and chubby kid who hated my curly hair and only listened to Nirvana. I was bullied everyday by some of the guys in the gang that Victor brought me to. The only thing that got me through that was good music, Cal, and knowing Camila was still alive.

*I grabbed the clipboard and notes Cal dropped off in my room last night, and left to head for Victor's office*

Today wouldn't be all bad, I'd get to spend most of my day talking with Alex. I'm smiling like an idiot just at the thought of it.

*I knock on the door and enter Victor's office to see him packing*

"I'll be leaving in a few minutes, Calvin is already performing some injections in the laboratory. He'll be with his subject all day observing. You should already be in your subject's room taking notes and observing, her injections will be held the day after tomorrow at 3pm. Four injections, I left a list of where you need to inject the Viper based on my desired results. Do not mess up again. Like I told you last time, Calvin will be in the lab to observe her after the injections once he's done with his subject. Is everything clear?"

"Yes sir" I answer

"Good. I'll see you in about a week, you may attend to your observations."

The asshole acts like he's all formal and shit.

*I walk out without a word and shut the door heading to the guest room*

I haven't seen Alex since last night. I can't wait to see her beautiful blue eyes, her shiny brown hair, and her captivating smile. The world was a better place when she smiled.

I'm about to knock on the door when I hear crying.