Chapter 20 Kill me

"Cyreese! Long time no see!"

They tease. I greeted them softly, Sir Steve was just quiet. It mwinestra the space next to him and I sat there. They greeted me but I felt that someone else treated me differently. I felt a bit awkward because of Sir Steve's quietness.

"Mr. President is your boyfriend." I pursed my lips when they opened the topic. I don't know what to answer to them.

"Sir. Steve is broken heart." Even Sir Sarmiento.

I turned to Sir Steve and immediately avoided looking at him as well. I don't know if I will believe the teasing that Sir did. Sarmiento to him because he was just quietly sipping his iced coffee. So far I've manage to just deal with all their questions. I also feel their respect because they haven't opened that topic yet.

I just wasn't very comfortable because I felt like something was really different in the air when I arrived. No work I was asked to do the whole day. Ms. just let me. Learn to be comfortable in my own space. 4 o'clock and he let me go home.

When I left the office, I tried to call Lucy again because her number was my contact. Lourd's number is not unreachable, he blocked me for sure.

I smiled at the clerk as I passed. The rings are giving me hopes while I'm entering the lift. I almost jump with joy when I hear it answered.

"Lucy!"

"Cyreese! Sorry I wasn't able to pick up your calls."

"I know, I know. It's okay, I understand. How's Lourd?"

"He's mad at you."

I sighed hearing it. I know that but ...

"What happened? Is the news about you and his brother true?"

The elevator rang and I looked to see how many more floors there were.

I peeked and saw the 30th floor stopped. When I opened it, I saw a man in a Janitor's uniform and carrying a large cart. I automatically stepped back because of the smell of it and also to give space.

"I don't know how will I explain this Lucy, but I need to talk to my brother."

The elevator closed again. And I stepped to the side. I swapped my hand holding the cellphone and bag.

"But he doesn't want to talk to you. I'm trying to convince him but he's gone berserk!"

I know that in return for everything I do, it hurts me to ignore everything because of my selfishness. Lourd did everything for me, and now this is all I will repay him.

"Anyways, we'll be there next month so if he still doesn't talk to you now, that's where you can really talk. You just called me at the exact time, he's not here, he's out for a jog."

I nodded at what he said. He said many more things and I felt itg remembering every question she asks me, she keeps on bugging me to at least tell her some details but I don't really know how she will answer.

The elevator opened and I let the Janitor out first. I peeked at his face but I couldn't see because of the cap he was wearing.

"Just Lucy, I'll talk later when I have the chance. Just take good care of my brother please."

"No need to tell me that Cyreese, I've already taken all the care of your sister."

She laughed hysterically. I laughed. At the lobby desk I saw the little commotion there. I narrowed my eyes and stared at what was there. I saw some guards seem to be pulling a woman, and shouting. I kept getting closer and got a better view on the girl. Is that Mariel?

"Hey Lucy, I'll call you back."

I put the cellphone down to my ear and easily stepped into their place.

"Please! I just have something to say to her important! Release me!"

He constantly struggled with the guards. She's wearing a ripped denim shorts and her high heels can almost see her soul. Her hair is long black, her complexion is beautiful. Thick make up on the face. Her slippers are everywhere because of so much struggle she's doing.

"You can't be here miss. You don't have an appointment!"

I was dumbfounded to slowly approach.

"I know her. I know her!"

I pulled Mariel into their arms and saw that she was shocked to see me. Her eyes are almost teary when I looked at it. I can't believe I'm seeing her right now. And why is she here? Why do people drive him away?

"Cyreese, Cyreese!"

I almost fell to my feet as he hugged my knee from his knees. The two guards were about to pull him again but I told them not to do that. I met her level and held her, she look so miserable. His eyes seemed scared and confused. Very different from Mariel I met before, I was brave and often disliked but now ...

"Cyreese,g-good and I saw you here. I've been coming back here for a few days but they said you're not there. Now t-they said I'm not allowed to approach you because that's an order from k-them."

I frowned at what he said. I saw people whispering in the lobby. I stood up and took off my cardigan to put on him because only half of his body was covered. What is she talking about? What is forbidden to come near me?

"What? There's n-no order like that, who told you?"

"Ma'am, that's what Mr. President ordered."

The woman at the desk replied. My eyes glazed over to think that it was another one of his stunts.

"Cyreese, listen to me."

She grabbed both my arms and looked me in the eyes with his eyes glaring and full of dried tears. I grew cold in his round eyes and the tightness of his grip on me. From being weak, now she's suddenly different.

"They want to kill me, help me! They want to kill me!"

It was as if I was drenched in cold water when I heard her scream. Kill? Who wants to kill him? And what do I have to do with that?

"They want to kill me, help me please! You can do something here, help me! Help me!"

I can feel her nails dug on my skin, I feel like a statue as she changes her emotions.

I looked into his eyes in horror as if he wanted to kill me. I fell to the floor while she shakes. I saw the guards getting near and they caught her immediately. I felt a violent pull and saw that Aunt Matilda. He stepped in and shouted to take that woman away from me. She keeps on saying that someone wants her dead and I should help her.

The guards eventually removed him and I did not see him. The clerks checked on me and handed me my bag.

Aunt Matilda is hysterical also bossing the guards around before it turns on me.

"Are you okay? What did he do to you?" I didn't shake myself as I still looked in his direction even though he was no longer there. Still can't believe what happened.

"Maybe one of your crazy haters. Let's get you home Cyreese, you're bleeding!"