Monica's P.O.V
I was supposed to feel relief after the final papers right? Then why were my hands shaking incessantly and why was my heart threatening to pound its way out of my body ?
I brought out my phone and checked the message from Lisa.
I've got Ryan's room number. I'll forward it to you. This was soon followed by another message from her where both were stated. I was still checking the message when i felt a presence behind me.
''You scared me, I frowned at Victor who took a seat opposite me.
'Sacredly cat;'' He grinned.
'' You're looking more like yourself today,'' I remarked
''What do you mean?'' He asked'
''All this sarcasm isn't attractive you know.''
''I was under the impression that you couldn't even be attracted to me ?'' He raised his eyebrows.
''Whatever,'' I shook my head.
''Anyway, I meant that you looked tense before, even Lisa noticed it.
''Just exams and all,'' He shrugged.
''Well, you can relax now, it's over.''
''I don't think so,'' He had a faraway look in his eyes and i got the feeling that he wasn't referring to exams anymore.
I decided to change the topic.
''So what do you think 'bout the missing guy Yousof?'' I asked
Victor coughed once, twice, grabbed the water beside him and gulped it down his throat.
He excused himself as he stood up and left. When he left, I realized he never answered my question about Yousof.
The following day, my alarm blared loudly in my eyes and my arm shot out immediately to turn it off. I'd barely slept a wink and felt wide-awake.
Usually, I would make up for it by sleeping in but sleep evaded me.
''Monica,'' Lisa's voice whispered in the semi-darkness. ''Are you awake?''
''Yes, you couldn't sleep either, huh?'' I asked
''Is it that obvious ? she yawned.
I chuckled quietly.
''We've really doing this, aren't we? She said
''Yep.'' I said Yes, we are''.
I got out my phone and initiated the first part of the plan. I'd saved Ryan's number.
But if you'd told me back then that I’d be the one willingly contact him, I'd say you should get your head checked however, look at me now.
I tapped on the message icon it was too early to call. We need to talk.
I tapped and send and waited for the delivery notification. Less than five minutes, i got a reply.
Did you miss me, Monica dear?
I shuddered in disgust
It's important.
I waited for a few seconds this time.
I'm not in Campus. Can it wait till i get back in a couple of days ?
Typical he'd left Campus to go and do what knows what. Several students had already started leaving as soon as they submitted their final paper.
But this wasn't what Lisa and I planned leaving campus was dangerous. We would be on safe grounds here. I sighed and typed another message. I had to risk it.
How about I come and meet you outside Campus? I winced. That didn't sound like me at all.
Would suspect anything?
Eager, aren't you?
I rolled my eyes and maintained my patience.
Okay, I'll text you an address. Meet me there.
I released a breath i didn't realize i was holding. Fine
The address wasn't familiar. I frowned and decided to use a Google map. It was a hotel and hangout spot.
I groaned and said to myself. What had I gotten myself into? I decided to let Lisa know. We both left the room for some privacy.
''Well, that throws a wrench in the works, this wasn't supposed to happen. If that's a hotel then it's can't possibly be THE REDs base''.
''Unless, of course, they've got a whole hotel under their control ,'' I chipped in.
''That doesn't sound very likely''. She frowned.
''But, I guess we can consider it''.
You know what this means? I asked.
''What?''
''It isn't safe to go by ourselves, if the most basic step of our plan already didn't go as we envisioned then we're going to need back up''.
You're right''. She nodded.
''You think we should involve the school authorities?'''
"We have to, at least the way, someone would know where to find us or if thins go bad.
''Don't say stuff like that Monica, you're creeping me out''.
Okay, Fine. This is now bigger than we can handle, we're involving the school authorities.
''Alright, as soon as it's morning we'll go to the Vice Chancellor's office to speak with him directly.
I nodded in agreement and we returned to the room as I pushed the door open i came face to face, Alison was right behind her.
''What?'' Lisa and I chorused
They pulled us into the room and locked the door.
"Are you girls, nuts?'' Stacy hissed. "Alison and I noticed you two have been acting strange all week, very secretive and jumpy.
We decided to pay close attention.
Surely, you're trying to get yourself killed?
What do you mean? Lisa rolled her eyes.
"Do you guys realize i almost died a couple of weeks ago? That accident was planned by Ryan's gang and do you want to know what's even worst?''.
I stared at her silently as she continued as she continued.
"Yousof, the guy who's missing now, was a member of the fugitives and he was one of John's right-hand men. After the accident, John was furious because i was nearly killed.
He sent Yousof on a Mission where he was to kill one of Ryan's right-hand man named Mickel who was a skilled tracker and assassin so that Ryan would what it means to lose someone, especially considering the fact that Mickel was an asset.
Surely, you're trying to get yourself killed?
What do you mean? Lisa rolled her eyes.
"Do you guys realize i almost died a couple of weeks ago? That accident was planned by Ryan's gang and do you want to know what's even worst?''.
I stared at her silently as she continued as she continued.
"Yousof, the guy who's missing now, was a member of the fugitives and he was one of John's right-hand men. After the accident, John was furious because i was nearly killed.
He sent Yousof on a Mission where he was to kill one of Ryan's right-hand man named Mickel who was a skilled tracker and assassin so that Ryan would what it means to lose someone, especially considering the fact that Mickel was an asset.
He was successful at it and he decided to go one more mission, to get Ryan himself but that failed and I'm a hundred percent convinced that Ryan killed him''.
''But you said you didn't know who Yousof was when I asked,'' Lisa said. She shook her head in annoyance.'' The authorities need information and you're keeping this to yourself?''
''I lied,'' Stacy shrugged
"How do you think Ryan has gotten away with everything for so long? He's got moles everywhere, Alison chipped in.
"Exactly," Stacy said
"But we need try" I insisted. "If we take it directly to the VC he could involve the Cops".
She looked doubtful for a moment.
I don't want to see you two get hurt".
''More people will get hurt if we don't do something"
Stacy and Alison exchanged a glance
"We wanna help,'' Alison said
"My dad can help us. He's a Sheriff he'll listen to us. I'll call him''.
'I...I'll contact John and see if he has any useful info on Ryan."
I knew that it would be hard for her to talk to John since they parted ways.
''Okay, since you girls are up for it, here's the plan."
Lisa went ahead to fill them in on what we had agreed on. I excused myself and stepped out of the room, taking my phone along with me. I had to call him she picked up.
"Yes honey," She yawned. "You're calling so early is everything okay?''
''I just wanted too hear your voice, how's dad?''
''He's fine, he's still asleep. Are you sure everything is okay?
'Umm, yeah there are just a few things I need to take care of and I just ..."
I held back a sob. I just couldn't bring myself to tell, I remembered all they'd passed through after the incident years ago.
All the bills the had to pay for therapy, homeschooling, medical treatments, the nights I couldn't sleep because of the nightmares, I'd wake up to find mom beside me, her eyes red and tired from lack of sleep all because of me. Dad had to keep away all the male workers around our house and sometimes he had to stay distance from me too because no one knew when I would throw fit or have another panic attack . They'd gone through a lot because of me, this was one thing I wanted to do for them and for myself.
When I returned to the room, Lisa was through with all the explanation but now there were changes since we had to involve a lot more people than we planned.
"I've called my dad, he said he's sending some cops over to escort us".
"Won't that draw to much attention? We need to be discrete,'' I said .
''We also need to be safe, ''Alison pointed out.
"Anyway, they'll be in civilian disguise so they won't raise any alarm''.
''I let Charles know about the changes and he says it's a better plan than what we had earlier,'' Lisa said.
"I admit, I feel much more assured that this will work,'' I nodded.
"The evidence we planned on getting to expose them from my single visit to Ryan wouldn't have been enough.
They need to be caught red-handed.''
''Charles also sent an address for the real base for THE REDs he said if he knew Ryan well enough, he'll go there in a couple of days.
''Good day,'' She drawled. ''Who would you like to see ?''
''I have an appointment with a friend of mine is......
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