Crimson Vendetta

CHAPTER 5

"What is it, Vivian?"

"I think Silas Glynn might be George Hale. My dad!"

VIVIAN'S POV
"Are you sure?" Ace asked.

"I might not be." I shrugged. "Wait. I know a girl. She might be able to help you out." Ace said.

"Name of the girl?" I asked. I hope it's not me he is talking about. "Someone named Lily Flair." oh for fucksakes. Might as well tell him now.

"Don't bother." I sighed. "Why." still searching for the number. "I will figure it out. It's not like I need to know if it's my Dad or not. Why do I care."

"I'm gonna go now," I said and turned around. As I took my first step my burner phone started to ring. Shit!

"Viv...?" He drawled. "What?" I groaned. " Are you gonna pick it up?" He asked raising his eyebrows. "No," I said and started walking towards the car.

As soon as I was about to open the front gate Ace grabbed my hand. "You are Lily!" He declared. His grip on my hand loosens.

"A part-time job. Plus in no way it's affecting you." I said.

"You have no idea what you are getting yourself into." He stated. He took a step back. "This job will lead you into so much trouble that you won't be able to handle it." He continued.

"For fucksakes just think about Ethan."

"Ace. Stop. You know it's fucking annoying that you think I'm not being careful out there. I do my job. You do yours. Not everyone has it easy ." I grunted.

"Fine. Go get yourself killed." He huffed and went back inside. I got in my car. I rest my head on the steering wheel. His words keep on repeating in my head.

What am I doing? It's my fault. I shouldn't have come here. He would've never found out that I'm Lily. I let out a sigh and left for my home.

*•••••••*

I lay on my bed unable to believe that my asshole of a dad is still fucking alive. After I got home I did some research on Silas and my dad and I found out there was no legal record of my father's death.

That letter was just a distraction so my father could go on and build an empire. But why return to this town? What the fuck does he want here.

It's just a matter of time till he finds out that me and Ethan are still living here. I just hope it doesn't affect both of us in any way.

I couldn't sleep. My head was bursting with pain. I wrapped the blanket around me and decided to go to the balcony.

I sat on the couch. Staring at the sky. I sat there for a while until I was craving hot chocolate. I made my way towards the kitchen, made myself a hot chocolate then went back to the balcony.

Around 3 am it got super chilly so I decided to go in. Once I was in bed sleep took over me.

*••••••••*

After attaining college I went to work. I saw Alex for a brief moment before we both had to attend our classes.

There was a lot of Rush today at the cafe. The lack was sleep was already tiring me out. "You look like hell!"One of my co-workers Amy taunted.

"I know," I said trying my best not to close my eyes. "You can be a Barista today, I will handle register today. Maybe the smell of coffee beans will wake you up." Amy offered. I thought for a second. It would be nice to not deal with people for a day.

"Oh Thank you, Amy," I said. She handed her apron to me. The day passed by. Made a lot of coffee. It worked, the strong smell of coffee woke me up.

"Bye Amy," I said as I walked out of the cafe. My feet were hurting as I walked towards the car.

A few minutes after I started driving my burner phone rang. I took a chance and answered it. "Hello?"

"We want you to extract a file. We are sending you the details. This will pay you 6 Grand."

"I'm sorry. On whose behalf you are talking from?" I asked.

"Ace Donavan." He said and hung up the phone. Wait he still wants me to work for him. What the hell is wrong with this guy? Last night he yelled at me for this job being so dangerous and whatnot.

Whatever he is still paying me six Grand. I guess I'm not getting any sleep tonight again.