A.N. - some edited stuff to keep you entertained
So I'm staying with Zayn Stephens. I'm staying with Zayn Stephens. I'm staying w-
"Hey, are you even listening to me?" Zayn Stephens himself asks.
"Oh, sorry. What was it you were saying?"
"I was saying that we need to get you new clothes to sleep in but the all the stores are closed at this hour. We'll be going to my house and then we're going shopping after that. Once we're done, we'll be leaving the country." He repeats.
Leaving the country? But I like South Africa. It's all I've ever known. Where will we be going then?
"Where are we going?" I ask, my voice laced with concern. I'm excited yet afraid all at the same time.
"The walls have ears, my love." He replies. My love? Those two words send somersaults off in my belly.
"Ok, just let me say goodbye to everyone and then we can leave."
I go to my friends and put on a wide smile.
"So we're heading out now, you can stay with us. After all, we have, like, five guest rooms." Derek informs.
I rub my arm and I look down. I can't help but bite my lip. I'm not sure that they'll understand that I have to leave.
"I'm sorry but I can't come with you. I'm leaving with the detectives." I whisper quietly.
"What! But how come?" Aaliyah exclaims.
"Listen I can't really say why but all I can say is that I can't come with you guys." I stand there, looking awkward again.
"Oh, okay, well, that's cool. Just give us the address of where you're going and we'll pick you up at 7 tomorrow." Shawn says as he tries to diffuse the tension.
Oh shit, I'll be gone by then. Where to? I don't know.
"I can't either. I'm leaving and I don't know where to or when I'll be returning."
"They can't do that, can they?" Aaliyah looks as though she's about to burst into tears. Feels, sis. Feels.
"I'm afraid they can. I love you guys, okay? Don't ever forget that. When things cool down I'll be back and that's a promise." I say as I hug each one of them.
I'll miss this squad, Courtney included because even though I've known her for only a short while, she already has a special place in my heart.
The three detectives walk up to us and tell me that it's time for us to leave. I say my last goodbyes to everyone and we start leaving. We walk towards the elevator. Oh, I almost forgot. I turn back.
"I'm coming right now, I just have to tell them something." I tell Giant.
"Sure, no problem." He says.
"We don't have time for this, we must get the kid back to safety." Camille complains.
"I said it's not a problem, Camille." Giant forcefully replies. Detective Stephens just stands there with his face in his hand. I take that as my opportunity to leave.
I run back to find the others gathering their belongings. They were all just about to leave as well.
"Wait!" I shout, "I just remembered something that I need to tell you."
They all look shocked and anxious for what I'm about to tell them.
"Please, I beg you all with my heart to look after my brother. All of this is not a mistake and someone is out to get my family. Keep Lucas safe for me. That's all I ask. I'll try to contact you all soon. Bye again, for real this time."
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Mystery / Thriller"I love you but you know that we can't be together. This won't stop me from making sure that everyone who's responsible for your pain gets caught." Zayn whispers in Leena's ear. Leena-May has been through a lot - from her dad leaving her and her fam...
