When I informed Denise that I would leave Los Angeles the next day, I was indirectly informing her that she had till the next day to make up her mind on my offer.
I expected that with the deep emotions and memories we now shared she would see the brightness of the path that going with me offered, but the next day I didn't hear a word from her till today when she decided to make her presence known through Nadia, a very not submissive move.
"That's quite the thinking from me" I muttered to myself.
Leaving school. I went to the mechanic shop to pick up my car and satisfied with the job done, I drove straight home.
I ascended to my apartment building but before I reached my floor, I made a stop at Martha's door.
Knock!
Knock!
I had been knocking for some seconds now and after getting no reply, I was surprised because with how late it was even if Martha wasn't around, Valera should have been back from school.
It had been a while since I last saw her and surprisingly, I found myself missing the little nymph.
Disappointed at the lack of response after several more seconds, I went up to my apartment, and having some rice with chicken, went to my computer.
I chatted with deepsnake for a while giving him a few assignments and then moved to catch up on the recent trends in the tech industry.
Ring!!
Ring!!
At 7:52, I received a call from an unknown number and picking it I was hit with a surprise.
"Hello Marcus, it's Valera."
Confirming the time, I frowned at being called by Valera this late, sure that her mother wouldn't have been on board with this idea.
"Hey, how are you."
"Well, I'm okay, but I'm kind of in a situation at the moment."
"Okay, Honey what is it."
"Well, could you lend me $4000, I'll find some way to pay you back," Valera whispered my ears barely catching her words and I replied to her without missing a beat.
"Alright Honey, where are you, I'll bring the money as soon as I can."
There was silence from the other side for some seconds before Valera spoke in a shaky tone.
"Can you not tell my mom about this,"
"I won't"
"Thank you."
"Don't worry about it, it's no problem for me, now where are you."
When I ended the call, I changed my clothes, grabbed my car keys and exited my apartment.
I had no idea where Hullton Valley was but before 9 pm I was there and as I exited my car, I walked straight to the lobby, ignoring the beautiful lights and plants that decorated it.
"Excuse me, I'm looking for your security office," I said at the receptionist's desk.
"I'm sorry is there a problem" the lady behind the counter asked.
"I have someone that is being held there"
The receptionist frowned in thought before answering.
"Do u mean Valera Taylor?"
"Yes"
"Are you her brother?" the lady asked looking me up and down with worry.
"Yes, is there a problem"
The receptionist looked hesitant and then looking around she leaned forward.
"Your sister is in big trouble, you should consider calling the police. It might escalate the situation, but at least she'll be safe"
"Hmm, how about you help me with that."
My words froze the woman, but before she could complain, I Pulled out a thick bundle of cash from my pocket and counted out $2000.
"You don't have to say too much, just tell the police there is a crime happening in the resort and a life is in danger, you can remain anonymous."
Though I had no plans of letting things escalate to the point of needing the police, I didn't want to take any risk with Valera, my heart throbbed with worry for her.
Looking around a bit animatedly, the receptionist took the money and after without uttering another word, she waved me to follow her till we reached a building separated from the lavish-looking ones around it.
"That's the security office," she said and hurriedly departed.
Walking into the building, I entered a large hall with a few people sitting on benches around and staring at a room from which a loud shout was originating.
"Hmm"
Without hesitation, I walked towards the room and pushed the door open, blinking when I saw the situation inside.
"Who the fuck are you"
My entrance drew the three occupant's gazes, but I ignored the other presences and focused on the only female in the room, taken aback by the sight of her.
Valera had red prints and scratches on both sides of her face, the right sleeve of her brown shirt was ripped off, and on her exposed arm, there were further scratches.
Her hair was a total mess but what broke me was her tear-stained face, her red eyes and worst of all her hands which were bound behind her back.
When I entered the room, Valera had a fierce expression and was shouting at the two men in the room but when she saw me, she went still, hesitation in her eye.
Seeing Valera, a surge of anger flashed through my mind but I suppressed it.
"Come," I said stretching my arm.
Immediately Valera ran forward and crashed into my chest, sobs immediately escaping from her as I wrapped my arms around her.
"I'm sorry" she pressed her head deeper into my body.
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I had no hesitation in my answer.
"Yes"
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"It's alright. I'm here" I said focusing back on Valera and stroking her hair.
Valera had been a tough nut over the phone and seeing her breakdown like this in my presence told me of how much she had endured.
"Buddy, I don't mean to interrupt your touchy moment, but there are issues that have to be settled."
"I'm listening"
The calmness on my face took the two men in white uniform aback but they nodded and one of them stepped forward.
"At Hulltown Valley Resort we promise a premium experience to all our customers and maintain a high standard.
We have a reputation to maintain and when that reputation is threatened, we will defend it in full force.
"I see"
"Today your sister....."
"Girlfriend, she's my girlfriend, and whatever you're saying, I hope you can recoup the same story when the police arrive."