Xander watch her stomp away, he face palm himself, why does he ruin things? why can't he say something right for once? taking a step towards the bed his phone beeped, Xander ignored it walking to the bathroom.
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"I messaged him" Micah said "Her condition is worsening" Jamie gasp.
"It's poison Micah, it's easy to be cured when you get an antidote"She fold her arms.
"They don't know the actual name of the poison, it's not that easy"Micah drop the uncooked turkey in the fridge.
"So I've to stay here,home alone" Micah nod "Why? I'm an adult"
"The person who told you so is sick in the head,Jamie stay indoors, I'm serious"Micah stride to the couch taking his coat "Besides we'll have to move her here"
"Micah have you ever lost someone dear to you?" He put on the coat.
" No why?"
"Because you might start the legacy with Sasha, you're calm , very calm about this"
"Because I know I need to be,when calm your brain settles down and...."He put both hands on his waist "Your thinking becomes rationalized"
"I'm going with you"Jamie pick up her purse.
" Jamie don't..."
"Your brain is not rationalized right now" Jamie grin,Micah click his tongue " Mine will remind you that Sasha is on the verge of dying, let's go"She open the door of the condo "I'm not Isabelle,I don't stick to one place"
"I can see that"Micah sigh.
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Isabelle stare in daze at herself in the mirror,she didn't recognize who she was,her lips...she touched it was pale,she loved it this way and on her head was a Jade crown with white stones,she trace the lemon gown she's wearing, it's short and...to the details.
She chuckle putting on the jade necklace grandma Mack had given her,The gown covered her fully from the neck to the thigh,the fine texture enfold her like a second skin.
"Hello" She went rigid "Scared?"
" Chief stop speaking in my head,I don't like it"She snap.
" Privacy?"
"I'm a very humble human,give me a break about privacy, I'm going to kill Hans no matter what you do"She spin around.
"I'm not there"
"What?"
" Isabelle"Isabelle rub her forehead and turn "Hey"Her stomach churn "You were saying something" A purplehaired young woman,deep brows,long eyelashes,oval and beautiful face, lift her brows with smile still on her lips.
"Hi,I was saying something about my dress, it's gorgeous"The lady bob her head " You are?"
"Katy Johns" Isabelle face turn crimson from shock 'Katy John's?' "Mr Mack Personal assistance"
"Wow,nice to meet you" Isabelle stretch her hand " Isabelle coll... mack" Katy take it giggling.
" You rock that dress"Isabelle join her in the giggles "Nice to meet you too,Mr Mack was like she's a no nonsense girl"
" Well I'm not,totally cool with anyone except your guy, your hair is purple"Katy shake her head " I remember it black"
"You recognized me"Katy exclaimed " It was a long long time ago"
"Yes,you saved his life,thank you" Isabelle turn to the mirror.
"I didn't,you did it,I wouldn't be there if it weren't for you,now let's not bore ourselves with stories of the past,The guest are here"Katy take her hand " I'm a talkative"
"Love it,Jamie is the parrot,talks and still tells you 'I didn't say much'"Isabelle air quote her words.
" That's me"They both stopped in their track when Xander peeked in "I'm leaving"
"Wait.."Katy grin and waved,Xander stride in, Isabelle jaw drop,he was absolutely steamy in his green tux,white handkerchief in v shape placed delicately in his pocket,the tux buttons open to reveal his shirt underneath,his look down on his nose,she continue to survey him the most confusing part to her was his hair,it was brown.
"Isabelle" He wave though contented he manage to get her in trance,she lift her fingers.
"Your hair was always gold right?"
"This is my natural hair, don't tell me you've never seen me in my natural hair"He size her up.
"I've never seen it,Mr Mack you dyed your hair,wow you're so fake"She blurted and gulp " I meant your hair is so nice... the real one"Xander avert his gaze from her face down to her body.
"Who gave you this dress?" He ask throatily,taking steps towards her,he scowl despite his growing desire to kiss her "I didn't send this"
"Whoever sent this as a good taste,I love it" He stop in front of her,taking a long hard look at her compact and smooth and yet feminine skin against the dress,he trace her exposed curves with his lustful gaze,wishing he could tear the whole silk dress off her.
Her fragrance hit his nose again he noted to himself, she'd changed,humans change, she'd always used rose oil,a fan of civet and now it's lavender.
"Mr Mack I can't breath" She said huskily.
" Try to"he nuzzle her ear with his nose.
"I've to get going" Isabelle place he hand on his chest,he smirk "Besides there are no guest here"
"Isabelle I am..."
"Your sorry only makes me realize how much I need to divorce you,step away Mr Mack"Xander move,she roll her eyes.
"I won't divorce you Isabelle... never" He mutter, Isabelle scoff ambling out of the room,Xander ruffle his hair taking his phone out,he call Micah.
"How do I convince someone nicely?"
Micah check his phone to affirm who's calling "What?you?wait who?"
"Isabelle, she's threatening to divorce me and you know the thing is that Evans told me I'll get the papers in a week"
"So your marriage will unfortunately be the one week type marriage?, Xander I told you your move was bad"
" It's not,any killing since we left poland?no,that guy will continue doing that if he continues to see her"
"Having a fake press conference and telling them your wife is dead isn't the only way to stop this killer"
"Just tell me how to make her understand I'm doing all this for her own sake"Xander snarl,walking to the elevator.
"Try to be a good husband, cook, take her on a date,make her happy"
" I'm not meant to do that in my life, I'm not romantic,tell me what to say not what to do"
" Unfortunately your words send people to coma, so you'll have to go with the do"Micah rub his chin " Xander I've a bad news,Sasha is in the hospital"
"What?what happened to my sister?" Xander halted.
"I don't know but she was poisoned and I think your dad knows about this"
"Dad is a genius in knowing things that doesn't relate with the fact that my sister is..."
"She's gonna be fine,I promise I've things under control,just be careful"Micah said quietly.
"I want to see...."
"This isn't real" Xander crane his head "It's not real" He heard Isabelle sob from the elevator.
"Damn it"Xander cuss "I'll call you back"
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" Shit"Isabelle cussed as the elevator light dim,she as never been scared of darkness so she didn't make any move to switch on the lights, Isabelle squint her face the fresh smell of blood hitting her nose like dejavu,she spun and scream.
A naked dead body lay on the elevator floor with bullets in the body one particular one in the head and the throat slit to the point that it's visible, Isabelle recognized the body.
"Joey jezusek"she mumble,Joey one of them,part of them, one of the survivor, she'd died saving them all, Isabelle collapse in tears.
"She died because of you"
"Nooooo"
"She was murdered instead of you"
" Stop... stop... stop"she scream.
"Isabelle this won't stop until you tell me who killed debra,how did she died?"
" Let me go"Isabelle block her ears.
" Isabelle"The masked man crouch beside her.
"Stop,stop this,turn it off,I don't wanna hear it anymore"She sob.
"Tell me Isabelle,who killed her?" Isabelle raise head,She pant. "I'll turn it off but you've to do what I want"
"This isn't real"
"Trust me it is"
"This isn't real,this isn't real, it's not real" Isabelle rant "You made the biggest mistake of your life by trying to compell me chief"
" I already did, I'm in your head,this image won't go away not until..."The sound of the elevator bleeping startled them "F**k".
Isabelle stare into space, the body evaporated,the voice stopped,Her eyes lock with Xander's "I'm fine" She whisper as he help her up.
"What Happened?I was hearing some strange..."
" I'm fine,I hate darkness,so I panicked" Xander cup her face.
"You said something,I heard you,what is not real?" Isabelle scowl.
" Leave me alone, I'll take the stairs" She amble out of the elevator.
"Isabelle..." Xander chase after her "Hey, you're gonna faint if you do that"
"I'll do whatever I want"She yank him away,He pull her back to the elevator " Mr Mack!"
"I'm your husband woman,stay still"Isabelle groan,rubbing her temple "What was inside the elevator?"
" Mr Mack"
" Humble Xander"Isabelle chuckle "I hope they don't tell you to do something you'll hate"
" Like kiss me?"
"No,like fuck you tonight" Isabelle shake her head at his vulgarity"Still good at dancing"
"Sucks"
"What?I can't dance too"Xander chortle "Wait, Gary is so gonna kill me with his jeering"
"How's he?"
"Fine,William won't be able to sing you your favorite song, he'd an heart attack"Xander glance at her .
" Is she that important?That you didn't even care about William"
" Isa...."
" Why am I here?to amuse you or what?"She cut in, Xander smile sadly.
"Isabelle when did we become strangers?when did we become this way?You caused this because you thought the world responsibility is on your shoulder, I'm the villain in everyone eues but no one asked how I survived those days without you"Xander stated.
"I made a mistake and I guess I'll forever be reminded I made the mistake of ever loving you"
"Mom died,you were there but when you left I'd no one else,I thought you were dead,do you know how that feels? You're the error and I've..."The elevator door open, Isabelle step out facing multitude of people.
"Fallen out of love for you" Isabelle end his word with a bitter smile "Same here" Xander look up at the ceiling.
The hall was decorated In green and silver,jade stones on each wall,the chairs and tables all In a row forming her and Xander name conjoined together "Xanbelle" Isabelle roll her eyes,the floor lit as her and Xander stride to their assigned throne like white chair.
Grandpa mack pat her hair "I'm sorry"
"I'm fine,I fainted out of exhaustion" Isabelle explained.
"Why did you come? You're supposed to be at home right now, Isabelle you've to stand up for yourself,Xander is going nut day by day"Grandpa mack said in a edgy tone " If you need help..."
"I'm fine" Isabelle kiss his cheek "You don't have to worry about me"
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Rick take the antidote and shake it before opening it. "If you hurt anyone, I'll kill you myself"
The masked man tilt his head " I'm not real and before you find me I would be gone,thanks for the code"
" I didn't give you Isabelle"
" Your daughter will be perfectly fine but not Isabelle"
"I'll tell them all to stand be on standby the moment you leave"The masked man scowl "One person knowing who you're won't be so wonderful"
"You won't dare to do that"
"Isabelle must be safe or I'll kill you"The masked man snort "I don't joke".He cussed under his breath understanding how serious Rick seems to be.