Clary's POV
Using two and a half tissue boxes and five wastebaskets full of tissues, my tear ducts finally decided to dry up. Isabelle had sat there with me the whole time, while Alec went to see if there was any way I can cheer up. After five minutes of blank staring at nowhere, Izzy finally had enough.
"Ok, that's it. We're going to find Simon," she exclaimed. I looked at her with surprised eyes. "Why? I thought you said you don't know where he is..." I told her. Isabelle looked kind of guilty and said, "I didn't specifically say that, you know..." (I was slightly pissed at her for that.) Then, she grabbed my arm and pulled me toward the door. She pleaded, "Please, I know where he is and I know that he'll be very happy to see you alive and well..." Isabelle turned and walked out. After a moment's hesitation, I went after her.
Izzy took us to this gigantic building next to the headquarters for Bank of America. When we stepped inside, I noticed all the curtains had heavy blockage for the sun. This was definitely the place where vampires are located. We walked toward the elevators and was about to go up when two giant men came running at us. "Don't move and let me talk." Isabelle whispered at me. I stepped back as she faced them, smiling. "Hey,Eric and Xavier. We're going to see Simon...I mean...the president..." she said. The giant men looked at each other for a while, deciding, and let us through. As they past us, I noticed that their eyes were red and their faces looked like they've been through a lot of wars. We headed up to the top floor and got out. The top floor wasn't like the rest of the building at all. It was airy and full of light. Isabelle ushered me to the double doors and slammed the door shut behind me. She dragged me to the end of the hall and pointed at the last door that says "President". "Go. Simon is in there." she stated. I walked down and opened the door. "Simon?"
