Page 49 of New Beginnings
“What do we do now, Caesar?”
“We get you guys packed up, and to the clubhouse,” he said.
“I’m not going to your clubhouse,” Rumi said, plopping down on my couch.
I rolled my eyes. “How much should I pack?” I asked, ignoring my sister.
I didn’t think we were in anymore danger, but I’d let Caesar decide if that was a good idea for her to go back to her place.
“At least enough for a week,” Caesar said. “If you need anything else, we’ll get it.”
“And what about my door?” I asked. “I can’t leave it like this.”
“It’s handled,” Caesar said. “While you were talking to the cops, I called a couple of the prospects. They’ll have your door replaced, and the place cleaned up before you return. It’ll look like new.”
Well that relieved some of the tension. “Can you two get along long enough for me to pack?” I asked them even though my question was aimed at my sister and not Caesar. She was the issue not him.
Caesar smiled. “Of course. We can get along, can’t we Mimi?”
She looked at him like he’d lost his mind. Before she could answer there was another knock on the door.
“Jesus Christ! What now!”
I stomped towards the front door and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw Agents Revels and Monroe. I took in a deep breath and plastered on a smile.
“How can I help you, Agents?”
“You need to come with us, Ms. Pierce,” Agent Revels said with a smirk on his face that I wanted to slap off.
“We’ve already had this conversation, agents. Do I need to remind you by calling your superior?”
Agent Revels smirk turned into a wide grin. “Ms. Pierce, I assure you our superior knows what’s going on. As of matter of fact he signed off on this.”
“Am I under arrest?” I asked as Rumi walked up beside me.
“Not at this time,” Agent Revels said. “But we are bringing you in for questioning. If you don’t want to come in on your own, we will arrest you for obstruction. Your choice.”
I glared at him then turned to my sister. “Don’t call mom or dad.”
“Rebel, you can’t be serious?” She glared at me like I had two heads. “They need to know what’s going on.”
“And I’ll be the one to have that conversation with them. Just do what I ask Rumi.”
She stared at me for a moment and then nodded. “And please do whatever Caesar asks. It’s for your safety, okay?”
She rolled her eyes. “Okay. As soon as you’re finished call me.”
“I will.”
I looked over her shoulder at Caesar.
“Don’t worry,” he said. “I’ll take care of her and let J.D. know what’s going on.”
“Thank you.” I turned my attention back to the two Agents. “Let’s get this over with.”
They stepped back into the hall, and as I followed behind them, the sound of our footsteps echoed off the walls. On my right stood one agent, their gaze fixed intently ahead, while on my left stood another agent, their posture rigid and unwavering. Although I hadn’t been formally arrested, the way they escorted me away from my apartment made it feel like I had.
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