Cammie POV
I woke up to a phone buzzing, I was half asleep and didn't look at the caller ID. Big mistake. So I answer the call
'Hello' I say sleepily
Did I wake you?
Catherine? I whisper, I looked over my shoulder, Zach was asleep. I look around the room. Everyone is asleep.
Indeed.
How did you get this number, you're in FBI custody!
It's not your phone I look and realise it's Zach's I knew you'd answer. He's a heavy sleeper and I know-
That I don't sleep well anymore
Bingo
So what exactly do you want?
Have you found the disk?
Yes. Catherine took a sharp intake of breath What's the Limoncello mission? I asked
Run. Cameron run.
Catherine, what's going on?
I can't explain over the phone. Cameron trust me, I'm begging you, run away. Promise?
I promise.
The line went dead. What the hell just happened? I looked around the room. They were still asleep. I got dressed into trainers, jeans and a shirt, crept out of my room and down the staircase to the tapestry. Joe was standing looking at it. He turned when I came into his line of sight.
'Morning' He smiled
'Morning' I responded standing next to him and looking at the tapestry.
'I was going to go into Roseville today, do you want to come?'
'Yeah, I need the air' I said moving part of the tapestry and feeling the stones on the wall, suddenly one gave way revealing a secret passageway. I looked over my shoulder at Joe. 'Don't ask' I said simply stepping into the passageway
'Wasn't going to' He said following me. Once the door shut, we were submerged into darkness, I knew the way far too easily. We just walked.
'What's the plan?' I ask
'We'll see' He said handing me a comms unit. 'Keep me updated'
'Will do' I said starting to walk away, then Joe grabbed my shoulder
'Cam, I mean it. You promised not to run' He stared into my eyes. Should I mention that less that 20 minutes ago I just promised Catherine that I would run? Now doesn't seem the time.
'I won't' I contemplated, I promised everyone I'd be honest with them. Now that's a promise I'm going to keep 'at least not far'
'Cam…' Joe warned, he didn't say anything after, he let me go and watched me disappear into the street. I immediately went to the pharmacy. Why? I don't know, something was pulling me towards it. I stood outside studying the exterior. It was a family business, like mine, only this one was safe. I took the earpiece out and placed it in my pocket. Joe is going to kill me if he finds out. When he finds out. Josh was behind the counter reading, he looked up when I entered.
'Hey Cammie!' He smiled
'Hey! Sorry about yesterday'
'It's okay. So what can I do for you?'
'Actually, I was wondering if anyone was come in here asking about me.' I said twiddling my thumbs. Why am I nervous?
'Somebody did.' I snapped my head up 'I was in the back but I heard your name'
'Do you have CCTV?' I ask
'Yeah, Cam, what's going on?' Worry crossed his face. I've lied to him once, I might as well lie again.
'He might be one of my dad's relatives trying to get in contact. I haven't spoken to his side since the funeral' Lying to Josh was easy, but it also hurt a lot.
'Oh I'm sorry. Let me see what I can do.' He started typing away at the computer. I looked around the store, nothing here had changed. Everything with me had changed. 'Is this him?' I turned to Josh who was looking at the screen. I took a closer look. Once the face registered, I realised, I'm in shit.
'That's him' I whispered. 'Thanks Josh, I need to go' I left before he responded, I walked and walked until I came to the gazebo. I sat on the stairs and tried to level my breathing. I'm in shit. I'm in big shit. Then my phone rung. I knew who was calling so I picked it up without looking at the ID.
I know who you are
No you don't.
I've seen your face, I've heard your voice.
But you don't know me. What's my name? Shit. He was right, I remained silent. Exactly, you only know part of the puzzle.
I'll find out He chucked softly
You're a smart one, I'll give you that.
That's because I'm good
No Miss Morgan, you are cocky and you make mistakes. You missed me earlier.
I know what you look like now. And yesterday you weren't here. On the other end, there was a pause
And why would you say that?
You're pretending to be something you're not. You aren't a pavement artist. You. Are. A. Coward
Coward! You think I'm a coward?
You hide.
And you ran. I guess we both are cowards.
Then why don't we meet.
We've already met
That didn't count. If I knew exactly who you were I would have killed you at the diner.
If you knew exactly who I was you wouldn't have laid a finger on me at the diner.
Why would you think that?
You want answers. Answers about the Limoncello mission. You would get them before you'd kill me. And I'm offering a chance for you to get them. No bullets or scratches, you have my word.
Why not promise?
You and I are alike, we make promises we know we can't keep to please those were care about. Then at the end of the day, we have no one.
You mean you have no one. There was silence.
There is a red car parked 5 blocks on your right from your location. If you want answers, my driver will be there for 7 more minutes, but once he's gone so is my offer.
Your offer of answers?
No. My offer of no bullets. I look forward to your decision Cameron Ann. The line went dead. I needed answers, I also needed my family. I made a message in my phone but didn't send it. I placed it by the gazebo hoping my friends would find it. I then ran through the streets towards a red car, I opened the door to the back and slipped inside. I looked at the driver through the rearview mirror, he had sunglasses on and was concentrating on the road, not looking at me.
'Seatbelt' He said in a thick German accent. I put my seatbelt on, as soon as that was done, he started to drive away. After a few hours he pulled over at the side of the road and turned the engine off. He glanced in the mirror and gave me an apologetic look. He then stepped out of the car and locked the door. I sat there watching him walk away a few feet before staring at me. 'Sorry' he mouthed. The next thing I knew, my head started to spin, my eyes became heavier. They had released a sleeping gas into the car. I tried to hold my breath and escape. But I couldn't. Once again darkness greeted me like an old friend.
Author's Note: So, one secret has been revealed, however there are PLENTY more surprises in the upcoming chapters! As always thank you for reading, ALL 4000 OF YOU! *calming down* Next update will be NEXT WEDNESDAY! I know a whole week of waiting! Sorry, but I have drama rehearsals ALL WEEKEND as I have my exam performance on Monday. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. xxx
FanvergentBookie: I kinda just go with the flow really. I write a chapter, and then I end up re-writing it or just get rid of it. The Matthew scene was really hard to write because I wanted it to be emotional but also useful to the storyline. The update next week might be a double update (but I'm not promising). Hope you enjoyed this cliff hanger :D xxx
Segi: Now you know who's contacted Cammie..yet there is more mystery! :D I've had to re-write those chapters SO many times! I still edit them before I upload. I love the idea of Grace being involved again! It might just happen :P. Thank you as always xxx
Bookyworm02: Another cliff hanger! Soz! Thank you! Hope you are enjoying it though! xxx
