811 Marcel Needs Your Help
It was way past the time Arianna usually slept but she could not catch a wink. How could she when Marcel could be dying out there and she has no idea?
It didnât help the fact that Victorâs line couldnât be accessed either and that means two best friends worrying over their loved ones. The both of them knew deep down that wherever Marcel was, Victor was sure to follow. In one word, the both of them paced up and down the room in worry.
The least people Arianna was attracted to were military men because of the risk that comes with their occupation. Imagine the heartbreak that comes with hearing bad news like him dying while executing his duty. But then, who knew in the end that she wouldnât even date one and yet worry endlessly about another man that wasnât part of the military.
Instead, he was part of the Mafia and she still got tangled up in the same situation she dreaded. What Arianna feared the most finally caught up to her. Hence, it came as a huge relief to her when her phone finally rang and she looked down to discover that it was Marcel.
A breath away from answering the call, Arianna halted, her finger hovering over the accept button. What if this wasnât Marcel, rather another person was calling to give her the bad news. Her breath quickened and cold sweat formed on her face. Arianna wasnât sure that she was ready to face that. For Christ fucking sake, he promised that he was going to come back alive.
âWho is it?â Mimi came to her side, staring at the screen. She was on tenterhooks as well, waiting for news on Victor.
âMarcel?â Her hopes grew and before Arianna could even think of answering, Mimi already snatched the phone from her..
âMimi, no -!â
However, Mimi didnât look back and picked the call at once, saying, âHello?â
.....
Arianna gulped, licking her lower lips as she waited for the news from her best friend. Perhaps, it was better if Mimi told her instead of hearing it first hand..
âOkay,â Mimi said, and pulled the phone from her ear.
âItâs Marcel,â She handed the phone to her and Arianna released the breath that she had been holding in all the while. He was okay. Marcel was safe. She had nothing to worry about.
âHelloâ¦.â Arianna said, her heart still pounding in her chest.
âI need your help.â
Oh no, the blood drained from Ariannaâs face. She knew what that entailed. He must be injured.
âDonât tell me you got shot?!â She gripped the phone so hard that her knuckles turned white. What was she going to do? She hoped that it wasnât deadly. Well, the fact that he was still able to talk to her meant that he was okay. She hoped. Marcel was good at hiding his pain.
â Itâs Victorâ¦.â
Ariannaâs gaze flickered to her friendâs and she swallowed down nervously.
âWhat is it?â Mimi noticed her gaze and wasnât comfortable with that look.
But Arianna put up her hand, gesturing that she was not through with her call and Mimi had no choice but to wait.
Mimi couldnât help but feel that something was wrong and she knew Arianna long enough to know that she was hiding something from her.
âHow bad is it?â She asked, careful not to unintentionally let out the secret.
âVery badly, heâs losing a lot of blood and we are currently at Ruthâs animal shop. Her hands are filled and she wants you here, Arianna.â
Damn it, Arianna didnât know whether to be concerned that Victor was dying or the fact she was going back to the place where all of this began.
âFine, Iâll be there immediately. â Arianna said and was just about to end the call when Marcel said to her,
âAlso, be careful. Richardo is still out there. Iâll tell you everything when you get here.â
âGood.â Was all Arianna said and ended the call only for Mimi to pepper her with questions right away.
âWhatâs going on? Did he say anything about Victor? Why canât I get through with you? Where are you going?â
âRichardo is still alive. Marcel needs my help handling the injured and I need to get to Ruthâs place.â
âRuth? Your former boss?â
âThe one and only,â Arianna said, picking up her coat from the wardrobe because the night was cold.
âWhat about Victor? You have not answered me. Who is he not answering his phone?â
âBecause heâs busy. I told you, thereâs a lot of his men who are injured and have his hands filled at the moment.â She lied to Mimi. Her friend was pregnant and until she checked out the situation, Arianna wouldnât put her under tension.
âIâm coming with you, I would be able to help you too,â Mimi decided.
âThank you for your help, Mimi, but youâd be more of a liability to me there. Moreover, youâre pregnant and canât be exposed to diseases or harmful substances. Trust me, Mimi.â
âBut I canât just stay here without knowing what the hell is happening. I canât even get through to Victor and Iâm so worriedâ¦â
Arianna hugged her friend tight, âItâs alright, Mimi. You have nothing to worry about and Iâm sure Victor would not appreciate you worrying this much. You have your baby to think about now. Iâll keep you posted and make sure nothing happens to him.â She promised her.
When Arianna made it out of the room, she nearly bumped into her mother on the way.
âWhere are you going?â Natalie asked, looking at her from her head to her feet and observing her appearance.
âSomething happens and Marcel needs me.â Arianna saw it was no use lying to her mother and if she were to be honest, her motherâs help would be needed as well.
âWhatâs happened?â Natalie noticed that something was wrong.
âI need your help, mother. No, Marcel needs your help,â She requested nervously and just when Arianna thought her mother would turn it down, Natalie said,
âWhere is he?â