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"Bisten, baby4 everything will be alright. It might just be someone playing a prank. Nothing serious. Ron't overthink it. 0ust do as I say," he pauses for a second. I'll call the dance class and instruct them not to give access into the building to anyone except known parents or guardians. Octavia will be safe. I promise," he assures.
"I'll be on my way to the store soon once I call the chief to assemble guys. 0ust in case things go south— I'll be at the back. Fark your car and just come in and use the back door. I'll be waiting for you."
"Okay," I whisper, almost breaking down in tears.
Why would anyone be after me?
And if this is a prank, I swear, I might just kill someone.
My precious Octavia might be in danger.
I really can't help this panic.
My hands are shaky, and my palms are sweaty.
I hear hushed conversations and some orders from the other end of the line. Nick and Adams are trying to set up with the chief.
"Hey babe," he returns to my call. "...breathe," he instructs.
I didn't know I was holding my breath until I heard those words. I let out a long sigh and let him know I was close to the store and that the black sedan was still following me.
"I'm leaving the car now4 I'll be waiting for you. Ron't forget to stay on the line and keep breathing, baby. You're doing good," he says to calm me down.
Why would someone be after me?
What did I ever do to be tangled in a mess like this?
If not for Nick, I wouldn't have thought about the car until the last minute.
"I'm here," I say to Nick, pulling up to the parking lot. I see the sedan slowing down across the street.
They are definitely after me.
"Okay, I'm waiting for you in the store. Can you still see them?" he asks.
"I can see them right now4 they slowed down behind," I say.
"Ron't look conscious of them when you come down. Okay? 0ust walk casually to the store."
"I'm scared, Nick. 3hat if they shoot?" my voice shakes.
"Bet's not project that. I'm here, remember. You're doing okay! 0ust breathe, Isabel, breathe! Bet's do this together, ”, G, 6, breathe in, breathe out.’
I follow his instructions and let him hear me breathing. Dood, let's repeat it two more times, baby. Ureathe in, breathe out. Bast time, breathe in, breathe out. You're doing great," Nick tries to keep me calm.
It may be working, but that doesn't stop me from hearing the panic in his voice. It makes me wonder if there's something he isn't telling
It could just be that he is just genuinely worried about me. I'm not going to focus on that at the moment. I turn oT the engine and climb out of the car. I see the sedan pull up at the other end of the parking lot. I almost choked.
"Come on in, Isabel. I'm waiting for you," Nick's voice echoes over the phone. It brings me back to reality.
"Xhey just parked4 I'm coming in," I say.
I hear him give an instruction over the radio. 3alking into the store, I see Nick standing and waiting for me. He has a stern look on his face. He means business. Xhe detective in him is coming out in full force. He leads me through the store to the back door, where his car is parked. He doesn't say a word till we get in the car.
He pulls me close into a tight hug. I can feel his very paced heartL beat, similar to mine, right around my chest. He was scared as well.
I'm just happy that I am with him now. He exhales a deep sigh.
