WAYWARD 2: PERVERSE (Discontinued)

twenty seven

"Promise me, you have to call me when you get there?" Luke reminded me for the hundredth time as He carries my one and only luggage towards my car's trunk.

"I promise!" I let out a deep sigh, "Im only gone for one night and barely a day, can you calm down!?" I shook my head involuntarily.

He enveloped me inside his warm hug.

"Luke..I have to go" I muttered pulling away from his hug.

He kissed the top of my head and I couldn't help but let a tear fall down my cheek.

"Why are you crying?" He smiled,

"I don't know," I chuckled and he helped me wipe my tears.

"You'll be back home soon, like you said. No need to be sad."

I nodded. "I'll go now." I hopped in the car.

"Wait!" He muttered, pushing the car door back open and he leaned closer to me.

"I love you" He whispers, pressing his cold lips on my chapped one.

"I love you" I say, smiling in between our kisses.

He smiled back and closed the door for me.

Before I know it, I was on my way to Chicago.

*

Luke's P.O.V

Ever since this morning, when Scott left, I couldn't help but feel nervous like my heart was going to fall off of my chest. I tried calling her since she should be in Chicago less than 3 hours ago. Its now 6 in the afternoon and she left around 8, and I hated that I had to be waken up that early by dishes shuffling in the kitchen but I had to pretend that I am being productive today.

I tried calling her for the last time, I couldn't help it that Im very worried. When the last ring was stopped my the automated voicemail, I ended the call. Where the hell could she be? What the fuck could she be doing? I don't want to think negative things right now, I hate that maybe it'll come true the more I think about it.

I let out a deep breath and decided whats the best.

I ran my way to the bedroom and tried to find my duffel bag. I grabbed clothes, not knowing if its clean or not and shoved it all inside the bag.

I know Scott is going to kill me if I ruin that fucking business trip for her, but what else could I do? I love her so much to even think about loosing her again.

I need to know if she's okay.

Phoebe's P.O.V

I woke up when I heard slightly loud tapping on my door.

At first I squinted my eyes to adjust with the light that was filling the room in. I sat up, heart beating fast, worried. I don't know where I am. Then, I realized that I was in Chicago, in my hotel room.

"Phoebe?" I recognized Connor's voice coming from behind the door.

I rubbed the sleep off of my eyes, "Yeah?"

"Are you ready to go?"

"Wait, go where?"

"The dinner and seminar thing, silly. Its about to start in a few minutes. Toni and Ellie are already down the lobby." He chuckled, and thats when it hit me.

Fuck.

I ran towards the full length mirror and stared at myself. Fuck. I look like a mess.

"Uh..Connor, uhm-you guys can go ahead." I mentally slapped myself for being this stupid.

"You sure? Are you okay?"

"Yeah, Im perfectly fine" I looked at the time, it was 6:34pm. I overslept my nap and now Im going insane.

"You sure you want me to go ahead?"

I nodded, even if I know that he doesn't see me nodding, "Yes, please."

"Okay, then. Im going now."

I didn't respond anymore as I run my way to the bathroom, splashing water on my face, cursing on how cold it was and how it was stupid of me for not turning the water heater on.

I grabbed a towel and wiped myself and wore the dress I prepared for this trip and wore it as fast as I could. Trying to reach the zipper behind me.

I applied light make up and some red lipstick and wore heels. I combed my hair as fast as I could and tied it in a messy bun since I have no choice. I don't have much time.

I grabbed my purse and phone and head off locking the door with my room key.

When I got to the lobby, it was filled with people, wearing suits and ties and cocktail dresses and killer heels.

I found Toni and Ellie talking to a very well dressed Connor, looking comfortable in his dress pants.

"Hey!" I greeted them as soon as I made my way.

"Hey, hun." Toni warmly smiled and Ellie gave me a wave.

"Now, ain't you look dashing." Connor complimented and I almost burst out to laughter but decided not to.

Oh, Connor. If only you know how I feel under dressed right now and how my hair looks like a nest.

We talked about random things for a little while and when we notice that some people were leaving to go in the conference hall, we made our way inside as well.

We took the seats reserved for us and waited for the seminar to start.

It didn't start right away so we just talked a lot more.

When the MC hit the stage, he started off greeting us a good evening and asked us if we were enjoying ourselves so far. He introduced himself as Elliot.

"Mr. Scott, the owner of Laymon Publishing Inc. and Recording Studios, asks for your forgiveness. He seems to be stuck in traffic but I can assure you that he is coming and he is on his way." He exclaimed thru the microphone.

People started to whisper and my phone started ringing.

Caller ID: Luke

I answered it,

"Where are you? Do you know how worried I was!"

"Luke, calm down. Im in the seminar. I cant talk now." I exclaimed in a whisper, turning the call off. I have to deal with him later.

I checked my notifications and saw I had 12 missed calls coming from him and 3 messages.

I really have to deal with him later.

Right now, I have to focus.

Half of hour, Elliot entertained us by telling everyone how the company started and how the company grew into success. He also mentioned the awards that the company received but never the reason why were here.

A girl wearing a purple pencil cut skirt whispered something on Elliot's ear, making him fix his tie and clear his throat.

He smiled at us, "Ladies and Gentlemen..Mr. Robert Scott."

And we all gave applause as soon as a man with pepper hair wearing a very expensive suit by the looks of it entered the stage waving his hand on us.

"It is nice to be here tonight, I am Robert Scott and it is nice to meet every single one of you."

Robert Scott.

I couldn't help but think where I have heard his name.

His face was familiar like I've seen him before.

He smiled at my direction and thats when it hit me-