“Thanks again,” she smiles at me, and I walk briskly out of the room.
I step out the office and into the hallway, I see Michael waiting for me while he holds my suitcase and his own bags. He looks so bored standing there, I almost feel sorry for him. He must miss his family and the last thing he probably feels like doing, is to stay in a house with me. Michael and I step out onto the cold street of New York and there is a black Escalade waiting to take us to the house. Michael hands over the bags and the address of where we are going. I never stopped to think of that, I could be going anywhere I did not know what to expect.
“Michael where is this house?” I say, as I look up at his tall dark exterior, my voice is soothing.
“Soho,”
“Do you think that Adrian is overreacting to all this?”
“No I don’t, he knows that these people are serious, and their threats are alarming.”
“Who are they?”
“Alanna don’t start with all the questions, I have no answers, and you should ask Adrian.”
“He doesn’t tell me anything,”
“He told you about his childhood, didn’t he?”
“Yes but just parts about how abusive his mom was.”
“Did he tell you about David?”
“Yes he said that David was an evil man, he told me that he made him take drugs and he used to beat him.”
“Alanna maybe there is something in that, which is the answer to your questions.”
“Is it David, that’s after me?”
“No David is dead.”
“Dead, what happened?”
“Talk to Adrian.”
I know that Michael wants to tell me more I can see it on his face. However, I do not want to push him. He has just started to talk nicely to me and I do not want to ruin it. I feel the car come to a stop, Michael quickly opens the door, and we are in Soho all right, the very place that I have always loved. The building in which we staying is white and oversized. The first thing I notice when I walk in is the two huge security guards that stand either side of the door. Michael tells me to wait over by them, as he walks over to the girl that is sitting in a reception box. She smiles at him and stares deep into his eyes. She hands over the key and Michael waves me on. As I follow him into the elevator, I feel weird as if I am doing something wrong. Like I should not be here but I know that I have to. The Condo that we have been given is right on the top floor and I am led to believe that it is, the largest one in the whole building. Michael opens the front door and I gasp in amazement. The Condo is gorgeous and so oversized. I walk in and I am still in surprise as to how lovely it is. It has been finished to the highest standard in an all-white backdrop with black furniture. There is a massive TV on the wall and a huge fireplace. The kitchen is colossal and is modern designed. Michael leads me into one of the bedrooms and places my suitcase on the bed.
“I will be in the living room, if you need me,” I smile at him and he closes the door behind him. I hear a text on my phone; I have a new message from Adrian,
Alanna have you settled okay.
Yes, the place is lovely.
I am glad you like it. I left something for in the closet of the main bedroom.
What is it?
Go have a look.
I walk over to the closet and open the door; I see that it is full of clothes, new dresses and handbags of every kind. There are loads of new shoes in boxes and bags full of new jeans and sweat suits. There is also a small tiffany bag sitting on one of the shelves. I go over and open it to find a diamond necklace in the shape of the letter A.
Adrian you did not have to buy me all that.
I wanted to, do you like everything.
Yes, everything is great.
I have got you a personal shopper and she will go out and get you anything you want all you have to do is ask, okay?
Okay, but Adrian I really just wish that I had you here.
I know, is Michael treating you okay.
Yes, he is been fine so far, I feel guilty for putting this on him.
Do not feel like that, it is not your fault.
Adrian when are you going to tell me the truth about everything?
Soon I promise, before I forget there will be two bodyguards in the house all the time. One will stay outside the door and the other will be inside, okay?
Okay I guess I had better get used to all this. How long do you think I will have to stay here?
As long as it takes,
For what,
To get you safe again,
Adrian how will you know when I am safe?
I just will, I am trying to deal with things over here in London.
Adrian, promise me that you will be careful?
Alanna do not worry about me.
I cannot help it, I hate being so far away from you.
Alanna we will be together, I promise you that.
Adrian?
Yes,
I love you.
I know you do.
Now go get something to eat I have made sure that the fridge is stocked for you.