Exposed

(LIAM)

I shut the door behind me and walked to the car. I kept thinking, brainstorming who it could be that had called me. I drove as fast as i could heading for the storehouse. Immediately, the phone rang again. This time I hesitated a bit before pulling out the phone from my pocket and unlocked it to see who was calling but the number was unknown. I swiped to pick the call and hit the speaker icon. "Where are you?" The voice said.

"On my way to the storehouse as you requested" I answered a bit pissed.

"Change of plans, meet me at the Free Hospital"

"Free Hospital?" I asked in confusion

"How will i find you there?" I continued

"I'll find you" the voice said then hung up.

After a few minutes of driving, I arrived at the hospital. Instantly the call came in again. "Look to your left".

I turned looking out the window of the car and a lady on a wheel chair was sitting across the road from the hospital.

I moved the car to park it well and came down closing and locking the door behind me.

I stood facing the lady from across the road for about a minute before crossing over. As i began to walk, getting closer to her, she looked familiar. It wasn't until i got close to her that i saw her face. I couldn't believe it. It was Kayla.

"How the hell are you even here? Shouldn't you be dead?" I said with a feeling of anger welling up in me.

I covered a lot more distance between us and grabbed her by the throat squeezing it with ease.

"Wait, stop, I've got something really important to tell you" Kayla said as she placed both her hands trying to gasp for air.

I stalled for a while then let her go.

"Talk..." i said watching her catch her breath.

".... I really don't have the time"

Kayla nodded and began to speak up.

"I want to apologize for all that happened. I really didn't want to bu—-"

"But you did" i said cutting her off.

"But i did" she said heaving a heavy sigh.

"But i was only in it for the money. I'm really sorry" Kayla had a look of sincerity in her eyes but the anger i felt overshadowed my judgement.

"Yeah well, I'm still gonna kill you" i said moving back my hand to her throat.

"Wait, Diane isn't who you think she is"

Kayla said frightened.

"What did you just say?" I asked in shock now eager to understand what she meant.

"Diane is working with us. But her own assignment was different from ours". She answered as fast she can trying to maintain her life.

"And this is true how?" I asked her

"Diane actually planned the whole thing. I think she's seeking revenge for her best friend who was killed in an accident a year ago". Kayla responded

"And what does that have to do with me?"

"Well she says her best friend was on her way to see you and your brother when she got caught up in it".

I was astonished by what Kayla had just uttered. I couldn't believe it. And to think that i had started falling her.

I was lost in thought when Kayla spoke up.

"Are you okay?" She asked with a lil concern

"Yes i am, and i guess you get to hold on to your soul for now"

Kayla nodded her head.

"But if i find out you're lying....."

"I swear I'm not" Kayla said with certainty.

"Alright then, I'll be off now" i said walking away.

"Wait Max, i want to help you"

"Help me how?" I asked with a freakish smile

"Well, your uncle has goons everywhere and he will definitely still be after you".

"Sure then, let them come. But i do appreciate the offer. Will let you know when i need it. Just try to hold on to your life for now" i winked as i crossed the road and got into my car.

I couldn't wait to get back to the mansion and find out if what Kayla had just told me was a lie or if it really was true.

After a few minutes i got back home and Diane was laying on the couch where i left her earlier.

I sat on the chair facing her and watched her sleep waiting for her to wake up.

In an hour or so, she got up and had a relaxed expyression on her face.

"You're back" She said happily

"Yes i am" i answered

"How'd it go" she asked seemingly interested

"Well let's just say things aren't really what they seem".