A/N: I'd like to thank all of my reviewers since day one. I'm glad you enjoy the story. I've made a few friends after replying to some reviews. I'm glad I did in the end. I haven't even thanked everyone personally through PM yet, crazy right?
I think is one of my better chapters. But I'm going to say that there is only four more chapters left. Yup, 15 chapters to complete this story. I think 15 is a great number to end off with, don't you think?
LONGEST CHAPTER TO DATE.
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And with one last sad smile and wave to her family, she was off into closed headquarters behind the main foyer in the Police station. Alex was trying to remain calm but it wasn't working. She could feel the tears pricking her eyes and Camille Jenkins looking at her every few moments. It wasn't really fun to walk down the hall. It was nearing 7:30 and there was a certain promise phone call that Mister Steven Hyster wanted to make privately and personally to her.
Camille swiftly took out a key from her back pocket and shoved it into the lock on the opaque door now in front of the two. It seemed so secretive. It was nothing like she has seen on those law shows or movies. It was a little different from that. There was a table. In the middle of the room, with a telephone, bright and red, and two chairs. Alex's eyes twitched has they entered the room.
Camille was the first to speak up, "This room you're standing in…it's private. No cameras and I'll be out of here once your conversation starts with him, okay sweetie? Now, we have him on hold right now. You can pick up the phone when you are ready, but if you just want to sit here to recollect your thoughts, you can do so. Hun, if you have any concerns, don't be afraid to talk, I'll just be outside the door."
The female officer gave the young girl one last reassuring look before slipping out and shutting the door closed. Alex remained silent until she heard a click noise, signalling that the door was locked. This was a good thing, being in here. You can talk to the man who took your best friend without being in danger and no one can hear you scream or cry or…anything. Noiselessly, she took three speedy strides to the phone. She perched herself on the table.
"'Kay Alex, you can do this. This is just a phone call…oh god, this is scary. Um… Okay, he can't hurt you, he's just over the phone. Remember it's a phone call," Alex sighed. "Damn, this is harder than I thought. Okay, so I basically have to get information out of him. Pfft, I can do that."
Alex drearily put the receiver to her ear and listening for a few seconds. She heard a muffle.
"THE MUSIC IS GONE! DID THEY HANG UP ON ME? OH THAT GIRL IS DEAD!"
Alex nearly had a panic attack. "No, no! Sorry, I was just trying to recollect thoughts."
He sniggered on the other line. He took in a loud breath of air before continuing. "Who is this? Precious little Alex?"
"Yeah," she responded quietly. Be a man, Alex. "What do you want with me?"
"Well, pretty girl. I want you. I'm surprised I never did talk to you. Were you trying to avoid me Alexandra?" He answered, dragging out her full name. Alex grimaced.
"Harper liked you. I stayed away, I wasn't going to interrupt, that would be rude," Alex smirked. "You should have done the research before you hooked up with my best gal pal. I don't go for other people's men."
"Well, aren't you the smart one. But, you going after me whether you like it or not. Or else," Steven took a short second, "Your 'best gal pal' is dead. Gone. Now would you like that?"
"You are a sick pig. Seriously, why are you so…cruel? Disgusting. Gross. Ew," Alex finished lamely. Keep your cool girl, you can do it. Just remember it's a phone call. For Harper.
"Thank you, I enjoy those words of wisdom. Now, you will meet at the local McDonalds, on Third Street for the trade. You for Harper. Harper for you, ka pishe?" Steven replied. "Oh, and if you don't come, your done little girl. You and your best friend too."
"Fine, fine. What time?" Alex asked shakily.
"At night, you know when it's dark out. I'll just wait. You come when the sun goes down, got it?" Steven enquired, hanging up before Alex had the chance to respond with a 'okay, whatever.'
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Camille was slowly behind Alex, by the fast food restaurant that Hyster wanted her at. Her paces sluggish, her mind racing. She would definitely be promoted after this if they caught him. But it was going to be a long shot, he almost got out of everything. "Okay," She whisper to Alex in front of her. "I'm here the whole time, but you have to be calm. If he touches you anywhere inappropriate, you scream. It'll get attention somewhere."
"Got it," Alex looked back at Camille. "You know, you are really good at this. Helping sort of thing. I'm going in."
Camille smiled then watched Alex trudge off slowly a couple metres away. This shouldn't be too long of a wait. But in the back of her mind, the female officer knew that he is going to do something to her. Pull her hair just to pull her in a little closer. Show he means business. Of course, she couldn't help defend her and she hoped that Alex had knew that. Camille couldn't promise anything of that kind. Once she was in, she was never coming back out until…well. She didn't even know that.
Alex trudged forward slightly until she stopped in front of the dumpster which was behind the alley of McDonalds. Patiently, she waited about 1 or 2 minutes until she heard a deafening shriek from an all to familiar person. Harper.
"ALEX! Oh-my-god. You seriously came, you care about me that much?" She asked incredulously. Alex stared at her, as if questioning where he was. "He wanted us to have a reunion. I don't understand why-"
That was when Harper started breaking down. She was in hysterics in a matter of 3 seconds and Alex dropped to her knees immediately. Alex patted her head silently. "Harper, you gotta know. You are my best friend and I'd do anything for you. B-F-F-Ls, as you liked to call it. Remember?"
"Yeah," Harper sniffled. "But, he said he found out something about you. Something really dark and disgusting. Whatever he does for you, I'm pulling for you." Harper's tears started to continue on as Alex's heart began to race. Dark and disgusting? What the hell would that be? She thought nothing of anything while staying with Harper for a few moments.
"He used me," she whispered ever so quietly. "I thought he really did like me. But I was just a damn toy." She shook her head in repugnance and wiped her eyes, drying the last of her tears. "I'm glad you stayed away. He had this amazing charm. You weren't lying when you said you don't steal."
"Why would I do that to my best friend?" Alex asked disbelievingly. "You're crazy, crazy I tell you."
Her close friend reluctantly smiled and had a one-armed, awkward hug. There fest was quickly ended when Hyster walked up so he was in front of the duo. He smirked casually and waited impatiently. Before Alex let go, Harper murmured in her ear quickly and quietly. "Whatever you do, don't let him near you're stomach, it hurts like fucking crazy."
Alex let go, shocked. But she understood that Harper was giving her advice from this eccentric person. She bellowed her gaze into his appearance. He had a pair of simple jeans and a plaid shirt on. With those new shoes. Hold up, those were the exact same ones she wanted except in a different make. Same design though… Damn, he was trying to lure her in.
"Like what you see, babe?" Steven asked seductively. He wiggled his eyebrows before he took another step closer. "Leave Harper, go. I don't need you anymore."
Harper scampered off into the direction in which Alex came. Hyster watched her leave then turned back to Alex. "Now, babe. Do me a favour. Could you tell me about your family?"
"Well, there's my mom. She's great, we…uh…we were fighting for a while. But worked things out-"
"I know that," Steven replied coolly. Alex widened her eyes. "Harper told me."
"Oh. Well, there's my dad. He's been there forever and I don't know what I would do without him. Although I do get in a lot of trouble from him," Alex continued on. "Then, there's Max. He's my younger brother, always helping me pull pranks on my other brother, he's older…Justin."
"Justin, now where did I hear that name before. You say he's your older brother?" He questioned uneasily. Alex nodded certainly.
"Maybe he was in one of your classes?" She asked, hopefully
"Nah, I heard something about you two. Something I wouldn't want to tell my kids," Hyster said whole-heartedly. "Do you want to know what that is?"
Alex shrugged her shoulders, surprised in why he even wanted to know about the family. She knew right away why he wanted to know. He lunged at her almost immediately, causing Alex to stumble back. She muffled a scream but Hyster had covered her mouth.
"You sick bitch. You're a fucking cunt, you whore. You want to know why? You are fucking kissing your own half-brother. Isn't that just sickening? I think it is, I think you deserve a little TLC. On your face, it's seriously way to pretty. Let's mess it up a little, shall we?" Hyster laughed hard and turned his body over to the side. He took in a few sharp breaths and turned back to Alex.
"You didn't tell anyone we were to meet here, right?" Steven asked, stroking her cheek prudently. "Right?"
"Yeah, didn't tell anyone," Alex mumbled. Her gaze adverted to the corner of her eye and sighed unnoticeably. Camille better not come get her any time soon. It wasn't so bad yet. Alex just had to wait for the worst, which was still left to come.
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A/N: Eek! Creepy. I know exactly what I am doing for the chapter and already have some of it typed up. Stay tuned.
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