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Chapter 2
"I need your help" said tall masculine figure looming over the doorsteps. Expression of fear plastered on his face.
Cal didn't particularly care for the man or even liked him, but he knew well enough that without solid reason he wouldn't be here.
"Please" Glancing worriedly over shoulder to the dark street, as if expecting that someone had followed him here, the man added "There is no time. I'll explain everything on the way."
Urgency and fear reflecting on other man's face as well as desperation in his voice was enough to get Cal into action.
"Give me a second"
Cal was already on the move as he retreated back into the room to grab the phone from the coffee table where he earlier had absentmindedly tossed it.
Due to the darkness, in his hustle Cal almost tripped on a small step separating living room from the lobby, but managed to catch the balance just in time. Grasping the jacket from the hanger Cal locked the door. Somehow he got a feeling that it will be a long trip and would require all resolve he had.
The air outside was chilly as they hurried down the dark street, his guide kept glancing around worriedly, but not a single form of life was detectable. Cal was wondering how far they are going by foot and was about to voice the question, when the man disappeared in a small passage between bushes. Following his footsteps Cal crept out in a small parking lot unseen from the street due to greenery. There on the other side was parked dark sedan. Taller man had already unlocked the car, climbed inside and cautiously was checking something on the rear seats. The lighting was poor and all Call could see from his vantage point were dark shadows, but getting closer he noticed that it was rather someone than something. Leaning over the window he tried to get a better glimpse and gasped in shock and disbelief.
"What the bloody hell is going on here?"
As soon as the man opened glove compartment a small ray of light escaped. It was not a decent lighting, but enough for Cal to have better view. His eyes widened in dread, heart skipped a beat and then slowed as stone cold fear spread through his veins at the sight "We need a hospital!"
"Keep your voice down..."
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"If this is your fault..." Cal whispered through gritted teeth.
"It is, but not in a way you think..."
