Love, Lies & Legacy- chapter 24

CHAPTER 24

When I arrived at Annaliese's house, I was almost relieved. Relieved that I have arrived in one piece and that I was going to be safe. One thing that was on my mind was the fact that I was still felt vexed for Darius. I felt that I cared for him too much to see him get hurt, even if my feelings towards him are new.

I knocked on the door but there was no answer. I turned the doorknob and stepped inside. "Annaliese!" I said as I stood in the hallway. I remember Annaliese always loved to be in the living room so I decided to check in there first.

I slowly opened the door and saw a tall figure standing in front of the ceiling high glass window. The sun was shining through, creating a halo around the person that lighted the dark room. I was positive it was not Annaliese and my heart felt a little warm as I thought of Darius.

"What took you so long? In that Jaguar, you could have arrived here an hour ago," he said, still not facing me. My smile faded as I heard his voice. He turned around and as I saw his face, my heart skipped a beat. I was not sure if my heart skipping was a good one or a bad one.

Jesse greeted me with a smile. But that smile had a hidden agenda to me and for some reason I felt a little scared. Which is dense because he used to be my boyfriend.

"That is not the reaction I expected from you. I have been away for a long time and all you can do is stand there looking doubtful," he said while looking intensely at me. His tone of voice sent shivers down my spine.

"It's a surprise to see you, that's all. Especially here at Annaliese's house," I said while trying to force a smile. I came closer to him and realized I was feeling a bit comforted that Jesse is all right, that nothing bad happen to him.

"I am glad you are all right," he said softly which reminded me a lot of the old Jesse that I once fell in love with. But at the same time I felt repelled because I was fine and safe no thanks to him.

"I'm glad you are too. I was worried," I said while pulling him into a hug. He hugged me back yet the safe feeling I use to have with him was not there.

"Well isn't this cute, a lover's reunion. How pathetically touching," said a female voice from behind me. I turned around to see the striking presence of Lexy Pierce. She was playing with a small but sharp penknife.

"You know Sienna, it seems like I am slowly taking away everything dear to your heart. Did you notice that?" she said cockily while leaning against the piano.

"Lexy you…." said Jesse, before I could answer.

"Let little Miss Masenfer answer the question," she shot back.

"I don't know what you mean, Lexy," I said daringly.

"Let's see, I took Jesse from you. I will be taking your spot in the society. Which means, I will have to take your life. Just like I took your mum's," she said psychotically.

I could not believe what I was hearing. It could not be possible. Even though my mum's death was suspicious, but I would never thought someone killed her.

"Lexy, that is enough!" said Jesse harshly. My eyes started to build up tears as I just found out that Jesse knew about it too. Lexy is the source behind my mother's death and she was planning to kill me too. I was hurt, petrified and felt like I could not trust anyone anymore.

What I wanted to do that time was run. Run away from the lies, the deceit and the betrayal. So I did, I tried to get away form the room. Lexy grabbed me by the coat. I jolted backwards and landed on the ground. I could see the tip of her penknife, waiting to wound me.

Lexy pinned me down, one hand on my throat and the other with her penknife. I almost could not breathe; her hands were firmly around my neck. I gripped Lexy's left hand to prevent her from stabbing me. For a skinny girl, she was really strong.

I turned my gaze to Jesse, who just stood there like he wanted me to get killed. Tears scalded my eyes as I tried to push Lexy. My throat felt tight like no more air could get through. If I did not get stabbed, I was sure I would die of asphyxia.

I looked at Jesse with watery eyes, begging he would help me. Hoping he would save me like he always did before all of this. He just stared at me with a cold expression. What happen to my Jesse? The one who effortlessly catch me whenever I fall. The tears came down like rain pour. I realized there that after slowly becoming distant with Jesse, I have finally lost him. I was going to die and the boy who I once cared for was the main spectator.

"Jesse, help me," I said huskily with every last breath I had, pleading for my life. Just as I was about to give up, Jesse pulled back Lexy. Lexy tried to fight back and catch me. But Jesse was too strong for her. I got to my feet and ran out the room as fast as I could. I ran down the hallway and out the door.

As I opened the car door of the Jaguar, a Lexus stopped in front of the house. The window of the car rolled down and Darius's face appeared.

"Get in," he said hurriedly. I grabbed my purse from the Jaguar and got inside the Lexus. Darius stepped on the pedal and drove out of the neighborhood in seconds. I placed both my hands on my face to wipe away the tears and tried really hard to not start crying.