Chap. 32 Disapperance
A/N : Hi guys… I'm so sorry for this long update but I moved from France to London so I've been kind of busy.
I hope you'll still like the story. R&R.
10 minutes later, she was gone, her heart heavier than before.
« Where to Madam ? »
« The airport. »
Derek woke up entangled in Tamara's arms the next morning. He kissed her shoulder and got up.
He passed Penelope's room on his way downstairs and sighed.
He decided to call her later. He went on the kitchen and cooked a breakfast for Tamara and he.
Tamara stirred when he entered the bedroom again.
« Good morning sleepyhead. » he said softly.
« Good morning. Oh you're so sweet. » she said giggling.
He smiled and joined her in the bed… All thoughts about Penelope gone.
« I'm coming. » Alex said rather impatiently. He was angry for whoever dared disturb his sleep.
He abruptly opened the door and looked surprised to see his friend.
« What are you doing here princess ? »
« I screwed up big. » she only said before burying her head in his chest.
He gathered her in his arms for some minutes before grabbing her bag and pulling her inside.
Tamara wad long gone when Derek realized that he needed to speak to Penelope. Things were going very well with Tamara and who knew ? maybe he would soon give his mother those grandbabies she was yearning for .
He tried Penelope's cell but it was disconnected. Then, he decided to call at Em and JJ 's to check where his girl was.
He became more than worried when he learned that neither JJ nor Emily had seen Penelope since they left the BAU.
« Where are you princess ? » he wondered loudly allowing himself to call her with a nickname he hadn't used for a long time.
Alex was softly patting his sleeping friend's back. He was angered towards the two men close too pen in DC. He thought about he could do to kevin for using his friend and then to Derek for being so distant with her. He was sure that with Pen in Quantico things could change between Derek and Penelope. He was wrong Penelope dated that Lynch guy while Derek hooked up with another woman. Nevertheless he was so sure that those two…
His thoughts were interrupted by Penelope's voice.
« Sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep. »
« Hey that's nothing… you feeling better ? »
« A little. I need to call my boss and ask for some days off. »
« Okay. »
« Oh my god I left Mckey there…I'm an horrible person. »
« Don't worry. pretty boy won't let him starve. »
« yeah right. I won't be gone for long anyway. » she said grabbing her phone.
Come Monday, derek was evn more worried for Penelope. Her phone was disconnected and nobody had seen her. He went to Lynch's place but the poor guy vivbly didn't know where his girlfriend was.
He came at work with tired eyes.
«H ey Morgan you had late nights this weekend or what ? » Prentiss said jockingly .
« No, I was busy looking for Penelope. »
« And ? Did you find her ? »
« No… she was not with Lynch either… »
« Sorry to interrupt you guys but meeting in 5 minutes. » JJ said from her office door.
« Hello. We have another case. Just for your information Kevin Lynch will be our temporary TA until Garcia's return. »
« What ? Where is she ? » Derek asked alarmed.
« She just took some days off she will be back by the end of the week. »
« Where is she ? »
« I don't know and it's not our problem right now, Agent Morgan. » Hotch repleid coldly.
Derek frowned and remained silent while JJ briefed them about the case.
« Good morning sunshine. » Alex said to Penelope on Monday morning.
« Godd morning. »
« Coffee's ready. I'm sorry I have to go to work. »
« I know… don't worry… I will have a walk in the city. »
« Maybe you should pay a visit to Fran. »
« Sure. That's a good idea. » she said smiling.
Fran Morgan was surprised but rather pleased to see Penelope at her door.
« Penelope ! how are you honey ? You came with Derek. »
She immediately noticed her cold stance at Derek's mention.
« No, i came alone. I arrived Saturday but I spent some time with Lex before paying you a visit. »
« I'm glad you came. Come in. How are you dear ? »
« I'm fine. » she said.
« Who are you trying to fool ? now tell me what's wrong. » Fran told her pulling her in the living room.
Meanwhile, the team was on their way to Arizona for a new case. Derek sighed knowing that he couldn't be 100% focused on the case without knowing Penelope was safe wherever she was.