Chapter 6

"What's wrong Toni? You seem frazzled." My dad asks. His eyes were a bright red. Like he was fighting a bear that only scratches eyes.

"I need you to bring me to the police station, now dad!" I said calmly while I was screaming inside.

"Ok, lets go. What's going on?" He asked calmly so everyone at the funeral didn't get suspicious.

"I'll tell you in the car." I say quickly. We walked to Macala's parents and thanked them for letting us there. I promised them that I would still visit all the time. I said at least twice a week. We got to the car and I got in.

On our way I told dad about everything. The police visit, the video footage, and of course, the phone call. We arrived at exactly 9:00p.m.

"Okay! We are good she is here!" A voice yelled. The man who I had talked to earlier came and brought me and my dad into the station.

"You alright, Toni?" He asked.

"Yes," I said quietly. I looked at my dad. " Just a little frazzled. What's going on? Why am I here?"

"The man you told us of, Michael, He's off the radar. He's gone." He said.

"You think he's hiding from society?" I ask.

"Yes, we think he thought we'd catch him eventually so he's in hiding. You will be here till he is found."

"Dad?" I look at my father. When I was here earlier in September he was broken. He saw me everyday because he wanted to make sure I wasn't being treated like a criminal."Dad?" I ask again. "Are you okay with this?"

"Sweetheart, I think you have to stay because I don't want you hurt." He finally said.

"Okay Dad." I say quietly.

Me, my dad, and a cop issued to go with us, went to my house and grabbed the few items I needed. Clothes, electronics, and my closest possessions. We filled a total of 3 bags. I preferred one but of course dad says, No pack more! Get in your extra pajamas! I got to the station and they led me to the place I was in for more than a month before. The Safety Station. This is a place in the police station for only people who are being in the investigations. Basically it's just people that are in danger, like me.

Last time I was here I met Mindy. She was working at the sandwich shop down the road and it caught fire. All her co-workers were killed. The fire was said to be arson, so Mindy's been stuck here.

"Toni!" Mindy yelled as she saw me. She ran to me and squeezed me tight. "I thought it was over, I thought they found him." She whispered so quietly only I could hear it.

"They found out who it is, It's her boyfriend's best friend, Michael. Now he's out of radar. Nobody's seen him.

"Michael what?" Mindy said with fear.

"Michael Pastor." I answered quietly."Why?" Mindy shook with fear and started crying.

"Because he's my brother."