I slam my fists into the desk. This was all stressing me out too much. I swirl my chair around a few times. I couldn't think straight. My mind was all jumbled. I sigh and get up. I walk out of the cubicle and go into the break room. I walk up to the fridge, take out some water, and go sit in a chair. Hannah walks in a few minutes later and sits next to me.
"What's going on with you?"
"What do you think?"
"Jayden, get your mind off of this!"
"The hell do you mean get my mind off of this! What if something happens? I don't want anyone's life to be at risk. I can't just get my mind off this."
She sighs and puts her head in her hand. I started to feel bad. I was bringing her into a situation that had nothing to do with her. I get up and go to one of the cabinets and open it. I look around for an Advil. As soon as I find the container, I take out a pill, and bring it over to Hannah. I slide her my water bottle and she chugs down the pill.
"Thank you so much."
I nod and sit back in my chair. I didn't want to be in this situation. I didn't want to live this life where Luke and I were in danger. This was a living hell. In a way I wish that Luke and I never ended up together just cause I wanted him to stay safe. If it wasn't for me he wouldn't be in trouble. I feel my phone buzz and I take it out.
What's wrong Jayden? You seem a little tense. Do you want me to get you something?-J
My breath catches. Who the hell was this person! I quickly put my phone away and look at Hannah. She was sitting there with her eyes closed rubbing the temples on her head. She slams her hands down on the table, sighs, and gets up.
"I need to get back to work. Boss gave me a shit ton to do. Good luck Jayden. See you back at the cubicle."
I wave to her and she leaves. I sit there in silence, looking around the room. This office was bland. There was nothing on the walls. Just a plain beige wall. I hated it here. I hated everything. I take out my phone and dial Luke's number. I want to see how he was doing. I press call and wait for him to answer.
"Hey babe."
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing, missing you like always. It's lonely without you. What's going on with you?"
"Nothing really. Don't have too much paperwork to do today. Sadly can't leave early."
I hear a noise in the background.
"What is that?"
"It's the fax hold on... Uh Jayden."
"Is everything ok?
I take drink some water.
"A fax for you just came and there's a drawing of weapons, you, another guy, and then you and the guy dead. There is a random J written at the very top."
I spit out the water and start coughing.
"What!"
"Yea what is this?"
"Luke I have to go I'm sorry. Please send me a picture of the drawing. I'll see you at home. Love you, bye."
I run to my desk. I had to show Hannah this. What the hell did this J person want from me? I hear my phone buzz and I see the text of the picture from Luke. I get to my cubicle.
"Hannah!"
She gets up quickly and looks at me worried.
"What happened?"
I give her my phone and she looks at. She stares at it with her mouth and eyes wide open. She looks up at me and looks back down at the phone, repeating this action a few times. I stand there, slumped over and panting, nodding at her.
"Jayden."
"W-what do I do?"
She shakes her head.
"I-I don't know. Who can we tell? Have you told Luke about this?"
"N-not yet. I-I don't want him knowing- about -this."
"Ok Ok first, sit and catch your breath."
I nod and sit down. My mind was racing. Who the hell was J and what did they want? Should I tell Luke or not? This was all so difficult. I start to think of the morning when I walked by John and Jake. They got so silent when I came by. They even started to whisper! Did they know something I didn't? Hannah hands me my phone back and stands there with her arms crossed.
"You need to tell Luke."
I shake my head.
"Jayden!"
"No! I can't have him knowing this."
I look down.
"What if he leaves me cause he gets worried about this all."
"Luke would NEVER leave you. He loves you too much. Nothing would ever make him leave."
I look up at her about to answer back when John walks in.
"Hey Hannah. I was wondering if you finished your paperwork yet."
"No why?"
"Oh I was just wondering if you wanted to go to lunch."
"Never in a million years."
His face starts to get red.
"Why are you always such a bitch?"
"Why are you always such an ass?"
I smirk and he doesn't answer back. He turns to me and glares. I giggle even harder.
"Now leave. Jayden and I were talking."
"I don't-"
"Now."
He flips her off and stomps off. I stare shocked. Hannah laughs.
"He's number one on the suspect list."
"How come?"
"He has never shown interest in me. This is way too weird. I don't trust him."
"Ok then."
I turn back around to my computer and Hannah sits back down at hers. I hear her typing away on the keyboard. Maybe I should get back to work. I need to get my mind off of all this. I start going through my papers. I shake my head. I just needed to be home with Luke. Is that too much to ask for?
