Chasing Isla ✔

Chapter 57

I stand in his office silently, observing every detail in the room - from the Harvard diploma on the cream walls to his name in bold letters, on his expensive desk.

Everyone around here wears suits, unlike where I work, where we constantly in bullet proof vests. In all honesty, I always found the thick layers on my body confronting, they made me feel safe. Some nights I even wear the vest to bed with me, that way I feel invincible. That's the only way to keep my nightmare at bay.

"Noah I am going to have to call you back," his voice says from behind me.

I slowly turn around to face the man that I have not seen in ten years. He looks exactly the same, perhaps less pain in his eyes. He stands in a navy blue suit and his brown hair perfectly groomed.

A part of me misses all the times we shared in high school, another part of me honestly just wants to forget.

The man is stunned for 0.5 seconds but recovers quickly. He walks towards his scotch and pours himself a glass before drinking it quickly, without hesitation.

So he's started drinking again. Good to know that I have that effect on people.

"Junior partner at twenty eight....that's impressive" I initate conversation.

"Well Laura made partner six months before I did so...." he starts as I face his back "her office is down the hall"

"Yeah, I saw her name on the door" I admit "so how's everybody?"

"Evie and Noah still live with me....the others attend college" Ely informs calmly, attempting to wrap his head around the situation, ".....What do you want Emma?"

I pause. Emma Fitzgerald is a name that I haven't heard out loud in ten years. Along with all the other alias' I went by back then.

"I need your help" I admit as inhaling deeply, "I need all of you to help me"

Ely turns to face me with dangerous eyes. He looks the same you know, I can't get over how much he hasn't changed. I feel as though I've traveled back ten years.

"Excuse me?" He starts slowly in surprise, "the last time anyone saw you, was graduation when your entire family disappeared....your house went up for sale....your phone number stopped working....you were completely untraceable"

Oh how naive he is.

"No" I shake my head "I was very traceable....my dad and brother are another stories....which is why I'm here...I need you to tell me where I can find Tommy and Kyle" I beg him.

"You are kidding?" Ely raises a brow in disbelief.

I've done my research on all of them. Their current professions can help me locate Thomas and Hank. I know they can.

"Tommy's some hot shot doctor and Kyle works for the FBI" I start "I need Tommy to find an exact medical history match from every hospital in the country and Kyle to get into the FBI database"

There's a moment of pure silence before Elijah opens his mouth, but seems to struggle to find the words to speak.

"I need to sit down" Elijah sighs as taking a seat at his desk ".....What is it that you are trying to tell me? So far what I have gathered is that you need my assistance to locate Kyle and Tommy for a reason that I am currently unaware of...after I have not seen you for ten years"

"Can you help me?" I feel my hands begin to shake.

I don't know why I'm so terrified. I've been in rooms with murderers for goodness sake, but nothing compares to talking to Elijah. He was someone that I always did admire.