.Chapter 28: Wrong Decisions

As I entered the station premises, I felt the intense need to turn back and go home. I didn't know who to speak to or what to tell them. Will they think I am crazy? I am an adult so they should listen to me right?

As I walked further inside, I started to realize that this was a big mistake. I don't have any proof against them nor do I have any proof that will prove my point. They will think that I have a grudge against my brother and want to get him in trouble. They may even put me in jail for giving a false complaint. Maybe I should go home now.

" Hey, You seem nervous. Is everything alright?"

I looked up to see a lady officer smiling at me. I froze as I didn't know how to respond. Now I have to tell her something. Maybe I should lie

" Hello ". She waved her hand in front of me.

" Hi, I am sorry. I I am I just I don't know who to talk to I I am sorry for bothering you. It's nothing", I kept stuttering

She looked at me with an amused expression

Oh shit! Could I be more suspicious than this? She might think I am a criminal who came to confess a crime.

" Hey calm down. Take a seat", she said as she led me towards a chair.

I hesitated at first then I reluctantly sat down. She sat beside me and gave me an assuring smile.

" Just take a deep breath and tell me what happened?".

I took a deep breath. Here it goes. Nothing can go wrong now.

" I uh it's uh um it's kinda um"...", I felt so nervous that I couldn't speak properly.

" It's alright take your time", she said chuckling.

Slowly and somehow I told her what all happened and saw her amused look change into a serious expression. I don't know how this went but I felt so calm after that. I felt like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders.

" This is a serious matter and I admire your courage to approach us. It's not safe for you to stay here so let me take you home. Please wait here", she said.

" Thank you so much, officer. I don't know how to tell you how much your words mean to me. I was  afraid you might think I am a crazy person", I exclaimed happily. " I just have one request. Please don't let anyone know about me telling you all this and I don't think you need to take me home".

" No one will know about this so don't you worry and I insist on taking you home myself", she urged.

I didn't need to walk home and I didn't want to be rude so I nodded my head. She told me to wait here as she left to get her keys.

I leaned back on the chair making myself comfortable as I waited for the officer to come. Today seems to be a busy day, there was a lot of hustle and bustle. A few people who walked past me  looked at me strangely, as if I was not allowed to sit here. I also started feeling like I shouldn't so I stood up and decided to wait outside. Today seems to be a bit dull, the sky is covered with a light greyish-black color. I hope it doesn't rain as I don't have an umbrella if the officer decides not to give me a ride.

I don't know how many minutes had passed but it felt like I was waiting for her for hours. I was getting very tired. I wanted to go home but I didn't want to be rude and besides, if she feels that it's not safe for me then I should trust her. I took out my phone and scrolled on my Instagram.

" Hey"

I looked up to see the female officer standing in front of me with a frown

" I am sorry it took so long but I had to do some work. Now let's go talk about this somewhere else".

" Oh! I thought you were taking me m home?"

" Well, I thought I could talk about this in detail, if it is okay?".

I nodded.

She walked towards a car and I silently followed her. I have never got into a cop's car. This is an interesting turn of events.

" Get in the back", she ordered as she entered the driver's seat.

I hesitated. The memories of getting in the back seat of Ella's car flooded my mind. I took a deep breath. It's just the officer of the law. Just calm down.

" Get in fast", I heard her annoyed voice.

I quickly got in, feeling a little uneasy not sure where she was taking me. She drove for a few minutes as u stared out of the window, trying to distract myself. She slowly brought the car to a stop and I noticed that she had parked the car near The Heldrew Restaurant.

" So, uh.. officer, where are we going?", I asked.

" Well we can talk in here and then I will drop you home", she answers as she turns and looks at me.

Even though I found it odd that she came here to just talk in the car, I didn't question her decision as I didn't want to annoy her.

" Cool. So what do you want to talk about?".

She smiled.

" Well, I wanted to know if you are stupid to come and complain about them to the police".

Eh? Her question baffled me. Her whole demeanor changed from that of a sweet police officer. Is she asking for fun or is she serious?

" I mean do you have any idea what you were going to do", she asked a bit annoyed. Her smile had now turned into a scowl.

I don't understand what happened that made her annoyed with me.

I kept staring at her confused. She sighed.

" I don't know what is it, that you don't understand. Very well then. He is here now and he will talk to you".

Who is here? Talk about what? What is happening?

" What are you...."

All the questions were answered when a familiar figure entered into the  seat beside the officer and closed the door I was shocked. He slowly turned back to look at me, As I saw his face, I held my breath as I saw the anger in his eyes. His eyebrows were furrowed together and his lips were pressed together. I lowered my eyes at his intense stare.

" What the fuck where you doing in the station. Are you stupid? Or do you not understand what it means to act smartly".

Hearing his harsh words made me feel scared for my life. My heart was beating at a very fast rate and I doubt whether it would just explode. My throat went dry and I couldn't find my voice. I gulped

Oh god! Why is this happening? Why can't I do anything right? What have I gotten myself into?

I glanced at him for a moment before I looked down again. He looked furious and I felt the fear take control of my body. . I couldn't say anything as I sat there stupefied. If John was here then Alex would have surely found out about this. If he is this angry then I can't imagine how angry Alex would be.

" Are you going to say something", he asked raising his voice. I couldn't handle it, I just wanted to escape from here. I didn't answer and I could feel that didn't help with his anger.

He sighed frustrated at my behaviour.

" I want to talk to her,", I heard him say. I looked up to see her unlock the door and step out leaving me with this devil.

I shouldn't have trusted her. I should have understood her intentions. She was a part of their group. What kind of gang are they all part of?

She didn't look back

Don't leave me here with him, I wanted to scream at her. I slowly turned my gaze to look at his furious face.

" Listen girl. I thought you were smart enough but it seems that the threats had no impact on you. Now you know that those were no meaningless threats. We have people everywhere".

Everywhere? What are they?

" You should be glad that I was informed about this or god knows what would have happened. Last time, he let you go but now, after this stunt,  I don't know what will happen so watch your back".

His threats were getting to me. His voice boomed in my head. I couldn't still find my voice. I couldn't say anything out of fear. I heard him curse under his breath.

" Say something", he yelled making me flinch. " Say something or else...

" Just leave me alone", I yelled without thinking about  anything. As soon as those words left my mouth, I placed my hand on my mouth and looked at him fearfully.

He didn't say anything for a moment. He was furious and I yelled at him. Why would I do that?

" Listen here, you have been warned. Watch your back", he hissed and got out of the car and stormed away.

I just sat there stunned. I didn't know why but I couldn't stop my tears from rolling out. The officer came back. She saw me crying but didn't say anything.

I don't know how she knows where I live, I didn't bother to ask her either as she parked her car, in front of my house. Without saying anything I got out of the car and quickly ran to my house. I unlocked the door and ran to my room and locked the door behind me. I just jumped into my head  placing my head on the pillow.

Why is this happening? Why do things go south when I try to do the right thing?

First, my brother turns out to be someone dangerous

Second My best friend Betrays me and turns out to be part of something dangerous.

Now this. An officer of the law is part of a dangerous group

What kind of group is this? How powerful is this?

Who will I trust now? No one can be trusted. Every time I trust somebody, they turn out to be someone else.

On top of that, John's words

You have been warned, Watch your back

What does that mean? What are they going to do? Will they hurt me or anyone I love?

Oh god! What should I do?

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I didn't realize when sleep overtook me as I rose from the bed hearing my phone ringing. I gently got of the bed and crouched down to take my phone from underneath the bed.

Five missed calls from Mom

Why was she calling at this time? I unlocked the phone and dialed her number.

" Mom. Is everything alright?", I am as she answers the call.

I didn't hear anything except for some strange noise. I was getting worried for a moment. John's words were still ringing in my head. I know they won't hurt my parents, but a small part of me feared it.

" Hello, Mom?"

I was getting more and more anxious. Is she alright?

" Isabella your Dad is injured, he got shot ", I heard my Mom's soft voice.

I felt like my heart was drowning. I couldn't breathe. I started trembling. I felt the world stop for a moment. 

He got shot

Shot!

You have been warned!

Watch your back!

No no no no no

It's all my fault! I should not have followed him! I should have listened to him! I should have kept quiet. Now he hurt my Dad. It's all my fault. How will I face him?

" Isabella", I heard my Mom's quivering voice.

I had to be strong for my mother. I need to pull myself together.

" Mom, tell me what happened.", I asked trying to control my emotions