Chapter Seven: Revelations
Emily puts her head on Aiden's shoulder, and he kisses her forehead. "I'm worried about tomorrow" She says, they just left the hotel so Padma could do whatever Helen asked her. "I know, me too" He kisses her deeply, and they keep walking in silence.
Tomorrow is their 'D' day, Padma told them they are staying for three days, so they still don't know what's going to happen, maybe tomorrow the will just have to listen… "You know…" Aiden starts talking but Emily's phone interrupts him "It's Padma" she quickly explains before answering. "Hi… yes, sure…no problem. I'll see you in five". Aiden looks at her, waiting for an explanation "She wants me to go back to the hotel, some details for tomorrow" "Alone?" He's not happy about it, "Yes, Helen is down in the dining room and she may recognize you… I'll be back as soon as possible ok?" He sighs and kisses her, "Fine. Be careful". She squeezes his hand and starts walking back.
She sends a text to both, Aiden and Padma…
*I'm in the lobby, safe and sound. Where do I find you?*
*813, hurry up!*
*Happy to hear that. come back soon. I love you*
She gets on the elevator and 3 minutes later she's outside the room, "Padma? It's me". Padma opens the door, "Emily, there's something you need to see" she takes a step back so Emily can see Colleen…
Emily can't believe what she's seeing, without any information she recognizes the girl but Padma interrupts her thoughts "Helen asked me to take care of her, she's another victim" she says sadly, but Emily has only one question…"What's her name?". Colleen hears the whispers, and before Padma can say something, she answers "I'm Colleen Mathis, who are you?"
The amount of feelings that are running through her body is infinite, Emily wants to run, hug her and tell her absolutely everything, but first she need to answer. "I'm Emily Thorne, but you can call me Ems if you want" She smiles and Colleen too. Padma doesn't understand why Emily is so happy, "You two know each other?" both girls says no and Emily explains a little more… "I will tell you everything, but first I need to talk to you alone, Colleen will you give us a minute?" "It's fine, I wanted to take a bath anyway" She goes to the bathroom and when Emily feels the water running she talks.
"You don't know who she is, do you?" She asks, surprised…but then she remembers that Padma doesn't have any information about she or Aiden.
"No, she told me she is British and that her name is Colleen Mathis" Now Padma feels lost.
Emily smiles, "Aiden's last name is Mathis"
Padma is shocked, "She is Aiden's sister?" She puts her hand on her head, she's so confused.
"Yes, we need to call him" Emily dials his number immediately, but Padma stops her. "Why did you do that?"
"She needs to know you know who she is; you need to talk with her first" Padma takes Emily's phone.
"You're right, I… this is huge! He's going to be so happy" Emily takes a deep breath, and prepares herself.
10 minutes later, Colleen gets out of the bathroom. She feels so relaxed and full of energy, but she knows she won't be leaving that room any time soon. "Why are you looking at me like that?" She asks to the girls, amused by their faces.
"We need to talk" Emily says, "First; I'm your brother's girlfriend"
"Aiden is here?!" Colleen doesn't know what to say, after all these years…
"Yes, we're here to stop the ones who did this to you. He's been looking for you, you know? All these years, he never gave up" She says softly, Colleen just smiles. "He knew you were alive".
"Can I talk to him? It's been so long…" Padma gives her Emily's phone, and she looks at her hesitating, "You should talk first" she gives the phone to Emily.
"Ok, I'll do it" She dials Aiden's number and he answers immediately. "Are you ok? Emily! I was so worried" She smiles, "I'm fine, actually more than fine…" but her conversation is interrupted, someone is knocking. She hangs up and hides in the closet, if someone sees her, the plan is over and Padma and Colleen are in danger.
Padma makes sure everything is fine and opens the door; she isn't surprised to find Helen. "Padma how is our guest?" "Oh, she woke up a while ago. We were just chatting" She smiles, "That's fine, I just wanted to let you know that this will be your room too from now on. You know the rules…"
Emily forgot about her phone, and when it starts ringing…she stops breathing. Helen quickly opens the closet, "Well, look what we have here….Miss Thorne, what are you doing here?" Emily doesn't really know what to do, so she screams "PADMA, COLLEEN! GO, NOW!" Both girls leave as quickly as they can.
Emily hits Helen and when she's on the floor, she grabs the woman's arms and put one of hers around Helen's neck. "Why are you doing all this? To save two girls you barely know?" Helen asks, with the same voice as usual… like nothing is happening.
"No, I'm doing it for my father…David Clarke" Emily says, and she feels the impact of her words on Helen.
"You… Amanda Clarke!" Helen screams, "I knew you will be a problem someday… but I don't care, you can do whatever you want with me, The Initiative has everything they needed".
Emily hesitates at first, but then remembers what happened with Gordon Murphy…she closes her eyes and breaks Helen's neck in one quick move. The lifeless body of Helen Crowley falls besides her, and Emily looks up and says… "I'm sorry dad".
She calls Aiden; they have to clean up this mess.
~E&A~
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