Angel By Day Devil By Night

Chapter11

Jessie

I don’t know if what I did was a great idea. Granzello is out for blood and he won’t stop until I’m hurt and wounded like dog. I’m not stupid, I know he will use Lee to get to me. But I’ll use the fact that he underestimated me to my advantage. When he looks at me he sees a small boy and they judge me accordingly. Many of my nemesis had made the same mistake which led to their brutal death. They see the façade I’m putting up for my day time job and they forget how dangerous I can be.

The following day me and my men went to the mansion to inspect the damage Granzello might have caused. To my surprise the building was still intact, but I know he was here. I understand he doesn’t want the house, he wants me. I don’t know what he’s planning for now but soon I’ll know everything about his plans. I can’t imagine how pissed off he is right now, he’s blood thirsty. He wants my blood, he wants Lee but all hell will break loose if he dares to touch what’s mine.

I felt like going back home and drown my sorrows in a bottle of the whiskey, but the sane part of me knows that won’t help anyone, me nor her. I wanted so bad to call Collin to check if she’s okay but I couldn’t, it could be risky. There more I call the more chances they will know her exact location. And at this point she can’t protect herself. I decided to work from home and attend all the meetings virtually. I scooped another project that was supposed to be his, I know I’m provoking him but it’s fun. I’d pay a million bucks to see his face right now.

I ordered Dante to be on the look out at college because I know she will go back. I’m glad is their last week attending classes. They will spend most of their time at the hospital doing their practical. I understand why she chose nursing school, she has healing hands.

Lerato

Last night I called Collin when I arrived at the college gate, I hated feeling this way. I suffered my entire life, but this feeling of misery annoyed me. I always wanted to leave him, then why am I feeling like this. I cried for a boy, something I never thought I’d do. He made me love him and he threw me out of his life like I was nothing. “What did you think Lerato, you don’t deserve love. Even your own father failed to give you love and affection. It’s funny how you expect a total stranger to love you dearly, it’s not going to happen. Forget it honey.” My subconscious mocked me and she was right.

After a few minutes I saw Collin's car driving out of the campus, he used the vehicle exit. He found me standing near the security booth. “Get in, you have a lot to level with me missy.” I hopped in and felt a lot better than I did a few hours back. I couldn’t look into his eyes because I felt guilty for not updating him of what was happening a few days back. He wiped the tears that I had no idea they were there and he hugged me very tightly. Exactly what I needed. I know I’m homeless right now but his embrace felt like home.

“Babe don’t cry, I’m here so there’s nothing to worry about. You know I’ll always be here, right?” I nodded my head failing to speak because of how long I’ve been crying. We stayed like that until I fell asleep in his hands. Tomorrow morning I woke up in a very luxurious apartment, how did I get here? Whose place is this?. Memories of last night came rushing back to my mind. The moment when Jessie Anderson told me to get the f**k out of his life and Collin consoling me.

Then how did I get here? “Morning sleepy head! I thought maybe you were going to need a prince charming's kisses to wake you up.” I smell coffee and pancakes, my favourite. “What is this place Col?” I had to ask because it looks super expensive! “You are going to stay here from now on babe, it’s your place.” How is this my place? I mean it’s too expensive for my pockets. “I can’t afford this Col!!!” He wasn’t even paying attention to what I’m saying. “Don’t worry boo, I got you. All that matters is you are safe and sheltered.”

Something smells fishy here, Collin is from a well off family but I don’t think he can afford this on a monthly basis. I need to find out what is happening, this is a five star hotel. I’m going to discover what he’s up to. For now I’m going to enjoy my coffee and pancakes. I also need to find a doctor’s note to excuse my absence at school. In three days we are starting with the practical. I need something to distract me from Jessie Anderson. I can’t believe he’s the same guy who professed his love for me a few days prior to the break up. I don’t even know whether it’s a break up or not because I don’t know whether we were in a relationship or not.

I finished my breakfast and mistakenly opened the door that I thought was the bathroom only to see a huge walk in closet filled with my clothes and some were new with price tag still on. This has Jessie written all over it, Collin is following Jessie’s orders. I thought he doesn’t want anything to do with me, why is he doing this? I know it’s him, Collin cannot afford this place. This guy is so confusing! Sometimes he’s hot and the some other cold. We can’t continue like this. I can’t be his w***e! Wanting me only when he’s horny.

I took a shower and put on a blue jumpsuit, it was from a new collection and the price tag!!! I almost fainted, fifteen thousand rands is too much. “rand is a South African currency.” Collin and I drove in silence to school and I remembered about the doctor’s note. “Hey do you mind if drive by the city hospital, I need the doctor’s note.” I said with fingers crossed hoping they won’t give me a hustle about it. “It’s okay, it has already been taken care of.” Now I got my confirmation, Jessie is really behind all of this.

At school thing were still the same except my Lecturer Mr. Carlson. He’s been acting wired, always asking if I’m okay or needed anything! Could it be Jessie assigned him to look out for me? I mean it won’t be surprising since they are like best buddies. He stopped smirking at me, he was on a protective stance when he’s around me. I’d say he was a bodyguard if I didn’t know better. If Jessie is going through all this trouble to ensure my safety, then why did he treat me like that the other night! This dude is confusing, he’s giving me mixed signals.