Chapter Twenty Three

I have been quite busy and have not had time to to relax. So today since my schedule is no longer tight I decided to check on Lee after coming from the gym. Am in ripped black jeans, white strapless top and white sandals. Just a simple dress code. I came without giving him a call and so he is surprised but delighted to see me.

"I almost thought you broke up with me and didn't even have the courtesy to tell me," he says wrapping me in his arms.

"You smell so good today, did you change your Cologne or something?" Is my response and he pulls back,

"Are you insinuating that I usually smell awful or something?" He asks narrowing his eyes at me.

"Well, I know how you usually smell and this is definately different from the usual. So confirm for me if my nose is still intact or its dislocated,"~ me

"Okay you are right my sister bought it for me last weekend. I actually began using it today," he says with a smile

The day wasn't busy for him so we talked about everything and anything until he received a call from his cousin and he is over the moon. He rises up immediately the call is terminated and invites me to join them for lunch. His treat. I wanted to decline but he insisted so off we went.

"Wow! I have never stepped my foot here!" I exclaimed.

"Java is my regular place when I am meeting some important people, its a restaurant just like any other, just that it's quite expensive for regular people,"Lee explains.

"Now am glad you tagged me a long for future reference I would be bragging about it," I told him jokingly as we headed straight to a certain table overlooking the parking lot.

"My cousin will be here any minute from now so let's order first, what will you have?" Lee asks me and I reach out for the menu.

"Jeeez! I have no idea what foods these are. How about you order for me. Or they just bring a double of what you will have?" I admitted I didn't know anything.

When the waiter came he ordered grilled chicken and whatever else I couldn't catch the name. Before we started digging into our foods, he sported his cousin who had just arrived and he waved at him to catch his attention.

"Wow! I could have punched you for ordering for food before I arrived, but its your lucky day coz you have company," he narrowed his eyes at Lee who is already standing as the gave each other a brotherly hug.

"Hello there pretty lady?" He stretches his hand and reaches for mine and kissed the back.

He must be a dramatic cousin, I say to myself but he is warm to be around. He makes his orders and we get busy the only sound is cutlery clucking. Ten minutes later we are done and we order fresh grapefruit juice as we get to know each other.

"So cousin, this is Alexa a friend of mine," Lee does the introduction and I could see his cousin gulp at the mention of the word friend.

"Wait right there cuz, is she just a friend or you meant to say girlfriend, kindly start over again and don't leave clarity out," he explains

That makes me a little nervous. All this time he thought I was Lee's girlfriend. Interesting.

"Alexa, this crazy person here is called Carlton or Carly if you are close as I am to him. He is my cousin. He also is a therapist like me in Medico's private hospital," he smiles sheepishly.

Now that part of the introduction gave me an alert. Since I remembered what Mark said about Miriam's fiancé. Could it be him? I wondered before I smile at him.

"Nice to meet you doctor Carlton," I stretch my hand and he stretches his too formally

"Pleasure is all mine pretty Alexa," he says his gaze holding mine a little longer before Lee clears his throat.

"There! I wanted to confirm if you are jealous," he tells Lee then turns to me, "this guy is in denial, he is in love with you," he tells me.

"Come on cuz, stop embarrassing her, she is my friend period," Lee glares at him and he raises his hands in surrender.

"Well, speaking of that I came here to invite you to my engagement party next month. Now that I have met Alexa, I am extending the invitation to her. The two of you make a nice couple." Carlton says.

I got choked on my juice at the mention of the engagement and I ended up coughing uncontrollably. Lee asked for a glass of water and helped me take a calming sip. This can't be.

"Are you okay?" They both looked at me worriedly. I nod and Lee asks more about the fiancé.

"She is the most humble woman I have ever seen. She is also sweet and caring. Am so in love and can't wait to officially make her mine," he says this so proudly that am tempted to think he is describing a different person.

"When are we meeting this angel?" Lee asks and I burst out laughing.

"Sorry I just couldn't control it. Angels don't exist anymore and your fiance seems too good to be true. Are you sure she is all that?" I asked feeling amused

"Am making a lunch date with you guys on Friday. I will introduce her to you then you will see. Mark that date guys don't miss."

"Trust me I won't miss," I tell him as we all leave the restaurant.

Am back home now. I managed to hint Carlton about what my best college friend did to me. With the support of Lee he decided that he would work on my case but he had to promise to keep it a secret not even tell his fiancé. My agenda was actually to see his reaction and prepare him for major heartbreak as the revelation of his"angel" finally shoots the last bullet straight to his heart. Trust me Carlton is a very nice guy and nice guys deserve nicer things in life. Am just helping him open his eyes and know that "saints" are worse than sinners somehow.

I get a buzz from my burner phone. It's Mark I wonder what he found out this time.

"Talk to me," I instruct the moment I pick the call,

"Good day to you too Alexa, damn! You are just a very cold heart" he says from the other side.

"I don't get a discount for pleasantries Mark, just go straight to the point," I respond calmly

"Well I managed to get the name of Miriam's fiancé. Dr. Carlton Williams. He works at Medico's as a psychiatrist. I have his pictures and address where should I deliver them?" He asks

"Are you closer to the park?" I ask

"Am ten minutes away" he responds

"See you there in ten then," I instruct and hang up.

I went to the kitchen grabbed an apple and bite into it with no mercy. Headed to my room to get my black hoody and cap. Looked at myself in the mirror, I think I need some new shades the ones I have are getting old. With one last look I head out. My back bag on standby. I think I need a bike too. It will act like a getaway car as well as my exercise kit too.

As soon as I get there I spot Mark and headed towards him.

"Hello there, you dropped something," she called

I was startled and almost ran. But my instincts warned me against I. Aparrently I had dropped the envelope containing Miriam's pictures unknowingly and one of them fell off. The woman looked at me questionably and I felt a cold sweat breaking at my back.

"Oh its my sisters photo I want to use it for her birthday. Its coming next month and am planning to surprise her," I lied with a smile.

"Okay dear I promise I won't tell her if I get to meet her," she says smiling back

That was close. I made sure my bag was neatly closed before I went to find Mark.

He gave me the envelope and I assured him I would call coz its not safe there. And hurriedly walked away.

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The club is full to the brim. Today am performing again. Word travels fast since Ryan had posted on his IG that the queen of rhumba herself was performing that's why it attracted a large crowd..

As usual am dressed in a disguised code and shinning just like a Star that I have become in my few days here. One thing am amazed about is that it makes me excited every time am taking the stage.

In my past life I was a professional nurse I might need to retake my notes seriously so that I can try it. But just not now. Am not ready to be Mercy yet. Alexa is perfect disguise.

"The stage is ready ma'am", Ryan bows dramatically gesturing me to make a move already.

I take one look at myself in the mirror before I followed him.

"Make me proud!" He says as he taps my shoulder before disappearing. The band gets my signal after I take one deep breath. The musical instruments blares as it mixes up with the crowd's noise. I start singing as the curtain is slowly raised and the limelight falls on me. The crowd seem to be floating with ecstasy for a moment as I reached my climax.

I sung my heart away in pure bliss.

"You sure have a way to capture the crowd. You have a golden voice Alexa. Am proud of you," Ryan is the first I meet off the stage.

The crowd still screaming their lungs out at the last song.

"Did you stream that live too?" I enquire.

"I definately did. And you are doing a great job at hiding your face. Do you have any social media handles, do you even browse if I may ask?" Ryan questions

"Am not really an active member, besides I like privacy. Social media doesn't respect that and it makes it dangerous," I explained primitively

"That's true it has both the disadvantages and advantages and trust me once you are a celebrity, they would even want to know the colour Of lingerie you are in. They have a way of Digging And Exposing people forcing others to take sides that's why we have haters and critics." He argues

"It is very important to make peace with your past" I smile at the thought of this. "Sometimes you got to use force to achieve peace and that's exactly what am doing," I pat myself at the back.

Its been two days after the performance. Everything is great so far. The bad girls have not set foot in the club since the last incident. I wonder what they are up to. Their silence gives me the creeps and its not good at all. I know somehow they must be planning their great comeback. They are plotting it somewhere and I don't want them to catch me unawares. I have to be ready for anything and everything. By now I guess Angie's face is normal after our confrontation which I have no apologies for by the way. Miriam is probably managing the shock of a stalker ghost. One thing am sure of is that she can't go to the authorities because she has more skeletons in the closet that she won't dare let them come to light. The rest are just slaves. They don't have the guts to do anything on their own without being instructed.

Tomorrow is that date and I can't wait for this to happen. Its been in my mind since day one and am excited. By the way I looked for Tyson and got a recording from him where he confessed to have paid the bitches sixty thousand shillings. He mention all their names and moreover Miriam had been planning the kidnapping for so long. The very girls who slept under the same roof with me were busy making arrangements to get rid of me. That really hurt me so much but I went to the gym and vented all my anger at the douche. Its been working great. My punches are steady and as Jim likes to call it 'killer punches'.

I need that bike and since I got paid for the performance I decide to go purchase one. The mall is like a mile away and I won't mind jogging towards that place. Am in a black jeans, white tank top a baggy jacket tied around the waist, pink sport shoes and just my regular phone and headphones which is a bad idea since my life is still in danger.

Half an hour later am at the mall going through the many bikes lined up. A blue one catches my attention and I ask the attendant to assist me. By the way I don't know how to ride since I haven't done it before but trust me that's what am planning to do. I don't think its hard.

Am out of the mall everything looks cool and my excitement to ride my first machine is so high.

I push it to a considerable distance before I mount it, ready to pedal my way home.

I got home not even breaking a sweat I enjoyed the ride. I park my machine at the corner in my room and went to prepare something to eat. Its getting chilly outside and by the look of things its going to rain soon. I have to hurry so that I can leave early for work before I was caught up. So I prepare ugali and eggs its been a while since I ate that combination. Its yummy. After doing the dishes I take a quick bath and few minutes later I am ready to go.

The rains start immediately I came off the bus and am forced to run before I get drenched.

"Thank God you made it. I was worried about you," Lyn said.

''Where are the rest?" I asked looking around.

"Christie and Mandy asked for a day off to attend to an emergency and Trini is on her way. So let's get started I can see few customers made it on time before the rains. So get changed quickly and assist me Trini will join us later," Lyn tells me and I run to change.

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The date is finally here. Am nervous but excited at the same time. Carlton called Lee to remind him of the date and Lee in turn called me to get ready. I am back from the gym and so I head straight to the shower. I take my time there enjoying the water and thinking of my plans against my major enemy.

Maybe I need to postpone that revelation. For the sake of the couple, scratch that for the sake of Carlton enjoying his last moment with his angel Miriam. I hope I will be able to do that.

I dry myself up after checking the time. I still have like half an hour to get ready.

I open my closet, I need a good dress for this occasion. I go through the variety I have and settled on a red off shoulder knee-height dress. Simple but classy and it brings out my curves well. This should signify some danger for Miriam. I choose black heels and black clutch bag. I look at myself in the mirror and I love what I see. I sit in front of the mirror and did some light makeup before sliding black feathery earrings on. Those kinds of earrings were my favourite when I was in college so am sure Miriam will recognize them since they all used to Wonder what made me love them.

My phone buzzes and I take a last look at myself.

"Alexa where the hell are you," is Lee's first outburst

"Am on my way of course Lee," I reply as I head out.

"I should have picked you but you refused to give me your address. Now we are going to be late," he complains as I wave a taxi over.

"Come on Lee stop complaining already I will be there in a few. Just don't go there without me," I told him before I hang up.

"Where to ma'am," the driver asks

"Java house please and kindly step on it coz my friend out there is getting pissed off for my lateness," I requested and he literally sped.

"There you are!" An impatient Lee declares when he sees me. He is at the parking lot leaning on his car.

"You are so impatient I pity your future wife," I teased him as I walk into his arms for a hug.

"And you are so slow and time unconscious, I pity your future husband," he retorts back before we pull back from the embrace.

"Wow! You look amazingly beautiful," he compliments.

"Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself,'' I threw one back.

"Let's go meet the perfect angel," I told him and he hangs his hand and I held his at the elbow.

As soon as we walk up the stairs in the first floor we sport Carlton's table. He gestures us to go to him. He is alone and we wonder where his date is.

"What took you so long guys?" He asks as he rises and gives Lee a brotherly hug.

Lee looks at me and then says "you don't want to find out,"

"Oh no! Were you guys having a quickie?" He asks pulling away from Lee's embrace. "I knew you guys were in love but I didn't think that you wouldn't keep your hands off each other," he continues

"Eew! That's gross, don't ruin my appetite this early, I can't afford to cook," I complain as he gives me a peck on the cheek which leaves me confused. But I brush it off. Its like he got attached too soon.

"So where is your fiancé?" Lee asks as we all take our seats around the table

"She just stepped out to the washrooms she will be here soon," he says confidently.

"Great so shall we order while we wait? Am starving," I said and my stomach seemed to agree since it rumbled immediately I finished the statement.

"There goes the evidence," Lee chuckles

The attendant comes and takes our orders. I ordered chips and chicken while the guys ordered fish and vegetables.

Immediately they bring the food I dig into it like the hungry person I am. Then after sometime I asked Carlton what's taking his fiance so long.

"She's been to the bathroom longer than expected. Was she okay?" I asked and noticed how nervous Carlton looked.

"She was okay a minute ago. Let me go and check on her," he says.

"Hey that's the Lady's room, it's out of bounds for guys, so let me go and check if anyone's there," I offered and he sinks back to the seat with a very worried face.

I rise to go glad that they didn't notice I didn't ask how she looks like or any description at all that would help me identify her. But hey, who would miss identifying an angel right? I mean she looks like Jesus. If you didn't notice that was sarcastic.

I walked with my measured steps towards a door labelled washrooms and turn to the right indicating its for ladies.

"Hello! Hello! Is someone in here?" I called out knocking and opening door after door but there's no one inside.

I washed and dried my hands and walked out of the washroom

"Damn! Carl what sort of an angel leaves without telling her fiancé. No one is in there," I tell him and he panics

"She must have received an emergency from heaven. Abraham may be jealous," Lee says and I burst out laughing.

"It's not funny!" Carlton hisses and we keep quiet

Immediately his phone chimes and he looks at the screen with a sigh.

"She just texted saying she got an emergency call from the hospital and she had to run," he says and we burst out laughing when Lee looks at him with the 'I told you so' kind of look.

My guess is she must have seen us and became alarmed so the only thing was to run. She may have escaped my trap today but there is always a next time. We clear our food and leave. Carlton apologized for the failed date promising that next time he will make things better.

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Am back home thinking of how to save Carl from the humiliation and the clown he thinks is a saint. Their engagement is fast approaching and I can't let it happen that's why I have to do something. Time is flying so fast I have to prepare something for Hazel before I go to work. I settle for rice and stew since they are easy to prepare.

An hour later am heading out to work. Its one boring night. I make a call to Hazel. We haven't seen each other for sometime. We are like cat and mouse nowadays.

"Hey girl!" She picks at the first ring.

"Hazel! Do we still live in the same house or you moved out?" I squealed in delight

"Girl, you should see how fat I have become. You have been feeding me in absentia and am getting chubby and am more round now. All thanks to you," she laughs heartily

"I have missed you girl when is your next off day?" I asked.

"Its tomorrow so I will be all yours" she teases

'You can bet on that I should take you out on a date,"I tell her

"Deal just remember am not gay," she responds and I hung up feeling rejuvenated.

It's been a week of pure bliss, no drama lots of eating out and working out too. My body finally adapted to the changes and am loving the result. I sent Mark to find out what the girls have been up to and for those in relationship which aparrently all of them are in, he found details of their spouses. I changed my strategy on how to deal with them by bringing karma straight to them.

We arranged for a day to take them all for a little outing. A house was arranged in the furthest end of the street. Mark had people to kidnap them and take them to that same house. None thought it was my plan since I worked as usual at the club. So on this particular day Mark's goons did a nice job roughing them up and taking them to our agreed location. They were to stay there for two consecutive days so we could call in for 'ransom' which was definately the love of their lives. That unfortunately included Carlton whose angel was the worst kind. We kept them under tight watch. Their phones were blaring with calls all the time and it was fun watching them from my phone. We had connected a live feed on a CCTV to my phone to check progress. Now I was thinking of what to do.

An idea struck me. A live recording video of their confession was perfect. I had to get it done. I want their evidence. I want them to suffer the consequences of what they did to me.

"Hello Mark, I need a favour. Kindly make them confess what they did to one Mercy J. in their last college day and let them give reasons why they did it. Make sure you record them," I instruct Mark. He has done a great job so far and I believe this one is easier.

"What if they refuse, am I allowed to use crude means to get that information?" He asks

I hadn't thought about that but the way I know those girls, they love themselves too much to try a beating.

"I think a mere threat or a promise of freedom will make them talk so no need of force. Use their loved ones as leverage to threatened them if need be." I responded

"Okay we will begin right away," he says

"One more thing Mark," I called out, "take them in a room and interrogate them one by one. They should not be in the same room," I added.

"Okay I will call you once we are done, meanwhile work on the money for my boys," he says and hang up.

The money is ready and intact in the envelope. Just waiting for their result. I have been saving up all the money I get from the performance and its quite a lot. I only get to use my ordinary salary for my transportation and helping out hazel in stocking the fridge and few other bills.

I need some fresh air. I run took a quick bath and changed to a simple skater dress. I won't mind another lunch out as I clear my head. So I took my phone and some cash in a small sling bag and headed out. The previous day had rained and so pools of stagnant water beside the pavement potholes are still not dried up. Am in very high moods and I hum some funny tunes as I make my way, hopping from on place to another trying to avoid the potholes. Then splash!!

Damn! My body all of a sudden becomes wet.

I turn to see a car stop a meter ahead and someone comes running towards me apologizing.

It took me a minute to register what had just happened.

My dress was drenched with dirty pothole water and I fumed with fury. What kind of nonsense is this. What's with the theory of water and me every time?

"Am sorry Miss, it was my fault I was trying to avoid another pothole on the other side and didn't see I was getting into another. Am really sorry. Come on hop in the car I will buy you another dress to compensate," the stranger was saying.

I was burning with anger and I fisted his jaw in a flash of a second.

"That's for ruining my dress, am tired of people doing that to me every time I go for lunch,"I lashed at him angrily.

"Ouch! Miss I said am sorry. It wasn't intentional," he cries out holding his chin.

My hand was painful too, I think I hit him hard almost dislocating his jaw.

"Shall we go now Miss, you should get a change of dress I ruined it." He says

That catches my attention, any sane person would drive off after such an encounter and here he is insisting on replacing my dress is he insane?

I turn to look at him unbelievably.

"Even after hitting you that hard you still want to do this or you plan to kidnap and torture me?" I creased my brows at him.

He laughs for a moment before he turns to look at me.

"I understand, you wouldn't have hit me if I hadn't ruin your beautiful dress so its definately my fault and am paying for my recklessness and poor judgement. So please it will make me feel better if you accept my offer." He explains

"Well, you are a very interesting person so if that's what you want I will definately go with you and pick the most expensive dress," I tell him as I headed to his car while he follows.

What a big machine. I sat comfortably after buckling up and he starts the car. We drove silently to the mall and he parked his car.

Funny how I will enter a mall looking like this but fortunately I have company who will get all the stares and questionable looks.

We head straight to the boutique like the two strangers that we are and I tell him to wait for meas I search for the most appropriate dress. He insists that he goes in with me and help me get the best dress. He said he is good at that. I didn't mind after all he is the one paying for it. After a few minutes of fruitless search he comes to where I was with an awesome dress. I looked at it and I loved it.

"Here, go and try this one on. Am sure it will fit you perfectly," he says confidently.

Without a second thought I Grabbed the dress and went into the changing room to try it on.

When I turns to look at myself in the mirror, I couldn't believe how amazing I looked.

I let out my long hair and I sure was breath taking. The dress was long, shiny golden bare back. When I stepped out of the changing room the guys mouth hang open. All he could manage to say was a long "wow! You are beautiful!"

We went to the counter and he paid for it. I must say it cost him a fortune.

We left the mall towards his car then I remembered we have come so far and he was probably going somewhere so I need to call a taxi. As if he read my mind he asked.

"Umh...Miss where were you headed to before I reigned on your parade,"

"I was going for lunch at the aberdares," I replied simply and he looked at the time in his mobile phone.

Perfect timing let's go then. Am new in this place and am learning about places. He opened his Google map and opened my door as I just stood there perplexed. This guy is unbelievable.

"Weren't you going somewhere?" I asked

"No, I was just driving around now thanks to you I now have a place to go." He said as he gestures me to get in the car.

After a long silence in the car he finally found his voice

"My name is Barak. Am a journalist. Am here looking for enticing stories and unraveling mysteries that's why am driving around I might get lucky."he said.

Isn't this just amazing. Now am no longer angry at him for ruining my dress am just gonna take advantage of this situation to make things come to light.

"My name is Alexa and I think you are lucky coz I got a juicy story that might fit your description, I guess this wasn't a mere coincidence but God's plan," I smile

"It couldn't get any weird now could it?"

"Am sorry for hitting you earlier. Now here you are buying me a dress an even taking me back to my destination . I just can't believe it!" I exclaimed

That's how I met barak my saviour. He paid for my lunch again claiming it was a date and he is a gentleman.

"Hello! Alexa, I think we are done here" Mark says as soon as I pick his call.

"Did they manage to talk?" I ask

"Yes, we have a live recording of each one of them admitting getting involved in Mercy's kidnapping." He replies.

"Okay kindly do me a favour. Give a call to their loved ones, especially fiancé's let them confess in their presence then release them once they are done. And one more thing be discreet about it while you are at it bring me the flash with the video." I concluded.

This would be a tough call for Carlton and I pity his heart at such a moment. But then the truth is way better than a lifetime of pretence and secrets. Am not playing Jesus here, am just trying to shed some light to the hidden darkness, it will make me sleep better.

If I don't say I am enjoying every moment of this I would be lying.

I sent Barak to my former college to enquire what happened to Mercy. I told him that people have been on my neck connecting me with her just because we look alike. He was so excited that after all the drama, something good came out of it. He is really a gentleman and an interesting one.

Am doing all this thinking and making calls at the living room. Today I delayed a little bit in the gym that's where I will be going to pick the flash disk containing the girls confession. Everything seems so surreal but am hopeful that everyone will be at peace with the findings.

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Am seated at the bed going through the video recordings that Mark gave me. I borrowed Hazel's laptop and I can't stop my tears from falling. These silly girls took their envy so seriously that they were willing to kill me in order to feel good. How is it fun to take someone else's life?

I their various confessions, its pointed out that the major planner was Miriam and she wanted me dead not brain wise but dead as a corpse. It got me thinking, this is the saint that Carlton was talking about, again, this is a person who works in a hospital where she should be saving lives not taking them.

"We need to talk right now," comes a text from Lee.

I suppose he now knows the story and everything else from Carlton. I don't want to really go.

"Sorry am a bit held up now. What's the emergency?" I decided to play along.

"Give me the address am coming over," when I see that I became more alert.

"Okay am coming over to the office," I text back and got an okay.

I carefully removed the flash disk and put it in my pocket jeans. I had made several other copies of the same just in case anything happens or if any got lost. I pick my sling bag and headed for the door.

Twenty minutes later am taking the elevator to Lee's office. I knock at the door and he invites me in.

"Alexa!" He calls out while sitting pensively. So unlike him.

"Watsup Lee!" I take a seat opposite his. No hugs, no nothing.

We sit there a couple of minutes without speaking. When I finally decide to speak, we hear a knock at the door then in came Carlton. Eyes bloodshot, pale face and a weak man.

"Carl," I rise in exasperation.

Damn! This guy is so broken, I did this to him. I broke his heart by revealing his fiancé's true colours. Am never falling in love like this. I tell myself.

"I have been living a lie. The person I painted as the saint is the devil herself," he sobs on my shoulder painfully as Lee rises to lock the door.

"You guys were right, saints are just devils in disguise, none is pure anymore. I can't believe I have been blind all this time. I saw nothing but a good woman who would be my lifetime partner. How can such a person even work in a hospital where lives are supposed to be saved yet she is a kiler? Her license should be revoked," he complained.

"Calm down Carl. You are not the only one she lied to," I say and this catches his attention. He pulls away from my embrace.

"What do you mean?" He asks confused.

I gesture him to take a seat right behind him. All this while Lee is just silently watching us.

"Remember the story I told you about someone whose memory was messed with. That's me. Guess who did the damage?"

"She did?" He is perplexed

"My best friend and roommate in college. I lost everything. I now work at the club yet am a graduate in the medical field. I should be working in a hospital too like you guys but look at me. She messed up my life Carl. I have been through tough times trying to survive and am now fighting for my peace." I explained trying to keep my tears at bay.

"Wait, help me understand something, are we talking about the same person here?"he asked

"After connecting the dots I think we are actually at the same page. I could not allow them to get away with what they did to me and who knows how many others," I continued

"So you did this? You kidnapped them and made them confess?" He asks and I nod

For a moment there is deafening silence only the sighs of Carl. I guess too much shock.

I look at them before I stood up.

"I have to go," with that I turn and go for the door.

"Alexa," Lee finally finds his voice. I stopped but I don't turn, "am sorry I misjudged you,"