Twenty two: Talk with Marcel/ Dead hole

I stared at my phone shocked and dumbfounded as the text with his name stayed on my screen. Marcel? Finally appearances out of nowhere?

Before I could think further, he texted again, 'Don't let anybody know I'm texting you. Most especially, Saint'.

I looked around and saw CJ waiting to take me home. How in the wild world did Marcel even know Saint had me? Just how?

I texted him back telling him let's talk when it's safe and then left with CJ for the house.

All through the ride back, I just kept wondering where Marcel was, how he had been holding up if he knew two gangs of men were looking for him and even most importantly if he knew his dad was dead. It was a whole lot to think about and I just couldn't wait to talk to him.

We finally reached the house and I scurried inside with only the thought of Marcel in my head. Once I was in my room, I shut the door and immediately dialled the number. After a few rings, he picked up.

"Jade?"

His voice made me almost teary as I heard it. I h