Threats or Treats

I spent the night at Lanie's after the police came and advised me to spend the night or probably a few days at a friend's place, assuring me that they'll be keeping tabs on the place in case the intruder comes back.

I had told them everything I could about Siti, hoping at least they could find home with the little information I had relayed.

Luckily my room hadn't been touched, so I had gotten a few clothes and had hightailed it down to Lanie's house. My father hadn't bothered to call to check on me.

I walked into the Laurent's Inc. the next day, with a terrorizing headache and wishing I could be anywhere else in the world. Wishful thinking.

I pressed the elevator button, about to step in when I heard my name, thinking I was hearing things.

I shook my head and entered the elevator, watching the door close when a hand slid through and halted its closure.

"Miss Paul"

It was the receptionist, Tonia.

"Oh sorry", I exclaimed and pressed the cancel button, stepping out to meet her. "I did