My New Boss

Chapter 17- Endgame

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I had been going to see Mrs. Sonnett for three weeks and although I hated to admit it my parents and Vince were right. Being able to talk to someone else about what I was going through really helped. Michael was still on the loose and it didn't seem like the police would catch him anything soon. It's true he was crazy, but he wasn't stupid. He was out there waiting for his chance and I planned to give it to him.

I was having dinner with Vincent and my family when I decided to tell them with I had planned. I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing.

"Ok, guys listen, I've been thinking about this whole thing with Michael. The cops haven't found him yet and to be honest I don't really think they are looking. So I'm planning to set myself up as bait. It's really the only way-"

"Absolutely not, you are not going to put yourself in danger." My father said.

"Daddy come on I'm already in danger, he is-"

"Zara do you seriously think that I will let you do that, you do know this guy is nuts."

"Of course I do Vince, he tried to kill me and he said he's going to kill you. I'm not just going to sit on my hands and wait for him to try it again."

"Ma, Tasha I know you guys agree with me. It's better to take charge of the situation instead of waiting to see how it plays out. It it were up to daddy and Vince they would probably lock me up somewhere.

"Zara, I'm inclined to agree with them. If you think I'm going to agree with you that its okay to put yourself in harms way to try to catch this fool, then you must of lost your mind. There is no way in hell that I'm going to agree with that." The look that my mother gave me let me know there was no changing her mind.

"Sis, you already know how I feel about it. Of course I'm worried about you and I don't want you to do this, but I understand you wanting to take back control."

"I'm not going to argue about this. It's not up for debate, it's my decision to make. " I grabbed my keys and left the house. Halfway down the steps I stopped when I heard Vincent call my name.

"Yeah?"

"If I have to tie you up, I will Zara. I'm not letting you do this!"

"My life is in danger and I just want to be able to protect the people around me. I love you and I don't want you hurt, why can't you understand that and stop being so unreasonable?"

"Because you are so damn stubborn Zara. Your are not thinking about anyone else that is involved. You're being selfish, and I-"

"Well, if this is how you are going to act, then you're right."

I walked away from Vince and went to my truck. As soon as I opened the door my cell phone started ringing, I didn't recognize the number so I ignored the call. I had a feeling that it was Michael, but I didn't feel like dealing with his b.s right now. I drove to my parents restaurant to get something to eat, I was still hungry seeing as how I didn't get a chance to eat at my parent's house. The same number called back three times and I ignored it all three times. I knew I was making him angry and that's actually what I wanted to do.

After I ordered my dinner, Michael called back again and I decided to answer.

"Hello"

"When I call you, I expect you to answer."