Chapter 4

• Later as the event began, I saw Mrs. Rodriguez sitting front and center with Jose, and to his right another woman, this one blonde. It didn't take much to put two and two together, and the moment she avoided eye contact with anyone in the room, and began looking around I watched her, until her eyes landed on me. I hadn't even realized that I was holding my breath until she looked away. When I saw her stand rapidly, and leave, I knew that I should follow her. She looked ready to combust, and I felt the need to help her. She was different.
• I stayed far enough away to see her snatch a very large, and expensive looking bottle from the bar before walking out the front. I thought she was about to head to her driver, but was surprised when she took off her shoes, and ran to an empty taxi sitting in traffic. Turning left, I gestured to Taylor, and he brought the car around quickly.
• "Everything alright?" He asked.
• Sliding into the back of the Audi I nodded before sitting forward. Resting my arm on the passenger seat,I pointed out the window.
• "It will be. Follow that yellow taxi."
• Taylor knew when to not question me, so he only nodded before following the car at a non-suspicious pace. Sitting back, I made sure to keep my eye on the vehicle, frowning when we were going closer to the aquatic park.
• She's going to see the water? I thought in confusion. When the cab stopped, Taylor quickly pulled into where the bus depot was-which was across the street, and lowered his voice.
• "Sir? You want to get out here?"
• I watched as Ana stumbled out the car grabbing only the bottle of wine. The way she swayed down the stairs caused a deep stirring of fear I'd never felt in my life.
• "Taylor, I'm going to follow that woman. I need you to call for backup. Make sure Sawyer gets here in less than ten minutes."
• "Sir."
• Once the taxi left, I jumped out of the car, and jogged across the street. It was pitch black, but I'd been here plenty of times to know my way by heart. I breathed easier when I saw her sitting in the sand and drinking. I was saddened to see the desolate look on her face, and was thinking of a way to approach her when I saw her stand, stare into the water, before wading into it. She had got almost halfway, and I sprung into action. Ignoring the biting cold water, rain, or the wind, which seemed to be picking up in speed, I saw the top of her head, and reached out for her. When I felt her arm, I quickly grabbed it, and pulled it to my chest before the waves carried us even further away. It was difficult, but I was able to turn us back to shore. Gasping for breath, I pulled her into my lap, concerned that she wasn't breathing. Laying her flat on her back, I quickly started to administer CPR. The flashlight in my face let me know that one of my men were here.
• "Sir, what happened?" Taylor asked me, to which I answered.
• "I found her. I think she accidentally tripped and was carried out into the water," I said. Even as the words left my mouth, I knew them to be a lie, and judging from Taylor's face, he knew it was false. But, we ignored it. Nodding, Taylor made sure to angle the light away so we could focus on her, and our surroundings.
• "Sawyer said he'd be here shortly. Should we call an ambulance?"
• As soon as the words left his mouth, Ana began coughing in earnest. Gently grabbing her head, I smoothed away her hair plastered to her head.
• "It's okay. You're safe now. It's going to be okay."
• As Ana kept coughing, I gently sat her up, and it wasn't until she turned fully around, and locked eyes with mine that I knew.
• I couldn't let this one go.
• …
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• Soft.
• That was the first thought that came to my mind. My body felt weak, and sluggish, but I felt relaxed. It had been a long time since I had felt this way. Feeling a breeze coming from my right, I turned my head in that direction. The sun on my face was very much welcome, and I sighed before opening my eyes.
• And what a beautiful sight I saw.
• Right beside my bed was a set of french doors. They were a soft white and gold color around the bases, and nothing but glass for the interior. The curtains were billowing in and out of the open doors, giving me a peak of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The Golden Gate bridge could be seen in the distance. Moving my fingers I winced before noticing the wrap around my wrist.
• Where am I? I thought to myself.
• The satin gold sheets, and fluffy pillows surrounding me. The four poster bed that dominated the entire room. The two gold and white dressers, and vanity to the left, and the chair near a door in the room.
• Must be the bathroom.
• I glanced down at myself noting the soft cotton t-shirt, and sleep shorts. Looking under my shirt, I breathed a bit easier when I saw my underwear were still on. Before I could even explore further, there was a brisk knock at my door, before a man called out.
• "Hello?"
• I knew my eyes were wide, but I had no clue where I was, or how I came to be here. But I did know it was probably rude to ignore the person at the door. Quickly I looked to my left, was glad to see a pen, and grabbed it, before sliding it with me under the covers.
• At least it's something.
• "Come in," I called out softly.