Criminal minds

Chapter 3: An old friend

I quickly started looking for Alex, "Alex!" I called. "Alex?" I asked again, stepping over some broken glass.

"Here." A weak voice called from the bathroom. I walked in there with my gun pulled out and pointed carefully in, I slipped carefully inside, flipping on the light. Alex was on the ground with a black eye, an injured(possibly broken) arm, and a busted knee. There was a guy who was unconscious, maybe dead, laying next to him.

"Alex!" I exclaimed crouching next to him. He pushed himself up a little but winced in pain.

"Rhynna, you gotta get outta here. I barely fought him off. He stabbed my side, and threw me around a couple of times but im alive. Im good." He put his hand over his side and winced again.

"We gotta get you to a doctor!" I stood up, grabbed our bags and came back to him. I helped him stand as we headed towards the elevator. We got in and I leaned him against the side. He held on and moaned in pain.

"Rhynna, just go.." he murmured, "You gotta get home safe...." he trailed off, losing consciousness.

"Alex!" I cried and struggled to drag him to the front desk. The lady looked baffled. "CALL AN AMBULANCE!" I cried as she proceeded to do nothing. She jumped and called 911. I rested Alex against the counter and tried to stop the blood flow.

I soon heard sirens approaching the hotel. Five paramedics came in and put Alex on a stretcher. I insisted on coming with to the hospital. Alex regained consciousness and started to cough. I completely lost it then and started crying. I fell to the ground, sobbing. He was all I had left. I couldn't lose him now, that's not how this worked. The last thing I rememeber was watching Alex get put in the ambulance.

                ****3 HOURS LATER****

I woke up in a white room. I was in a hospital bed. I blinked adjusting to the light. A guy was standing in the corner of the room, he turned around. I took a double take in surprise.

"Gideon? Is it really you?" I gasped.

The older man smiled and said, "Hello there Rhynna. Pleasure to see you again, mate." I got out of the bed and walked up to him, I looked down at my outfit, a hospital gown.

I looked back up and laughed, "I'm dressed for the occasion apparently." Suddenly I remembered why I was here. "Oh my god, Alex! Where is he? Is he okay?" I asked frantically.

Gideon's smile faltered, "Alex.. didn't make it, Rhynna. He past away while they were stiching him up." I gasped, falling to the floor. I could feel a panic attack coming on. Gideon was quickly on the ground next to me. I started to scream, all my pain was slowly releasing itself and I couldn't stop it. Gideon was trying to calm me down, but I couldn't see or hear anything he was saying. Tears streamed down my face. A faintly registered a doctor and some nurses coming in, but I didn't care. All I could think about was Alex. Alex. Alex. How was he dead? Just a short 4 hours ago we were talking and making plans... and now he was dead. After a short while I finally heard Gideon talking and I calmed down. Gideon was talking to me carefully, saying I could stay with him until I was ready to leave. I took several deep breaths before agreeing that, that was best for me. The doctor told me to rest for a while before he release me. I nodded and decided to take a short nap to clear my head.

*****

I dreamt of Alex, he was calling me. But I was too far away. I couldn't get to him when he needed me. Why did I have to leave and go to the bank that instant? I should have stayed and he might still be alive. I awoke screaming. Gideon was instantly by my side.

"It's okay, it was just a dream." He told me.

I shook my head and started crying, "But it wasn't,  it was real. It was all too real." I sobbed on his shoulder for a good half hour before falling asleep again. I then realized how much Gideon meant to me. He was like the father I never had. (Not like my father was there much anyway) I finally fell into a deep sleep where dreams couldn't reach me.

Well.... Alex is dead, but Gideon is here..!
You shall soon see Rhynna's past! (including her family, how she met Alex and Gideon, and more!) Anywayssss I just am loving how this book is turning out. Don't hate me, for this. All shall be well soon again!

(((**Note** - how you pronounce Rhynna is: Rye-Ann-A)))

Happy Reading! Longer chapters are on there way, I just really wanted you guys to have this chapter today. Have a great last half of your week!

~~~Myra~~~