It started with a whisper... {COMPLETED}

Chapter 13 - Workday

I woke up feeling better, I looked at my phone and checked the time 4:37 am, I sat up and got out of bed, trying to make as little noise as possible. I grabbed my things and snuck out of my room and down the halls, bumping into Blair. 

"Mattina Grim"
(morning grim)

"Blair mi hai spaventato"
(Blair you scared me)

"scusa, dove vai?"
(sorry, where are you off to?)

"Devo vedere qualcuno"
(I've got to see someone)

"Oh... vedo al sicuro"
(Oh... I see stay safe)

"lo farò, ti amo, non torno fino a tardi, tieni l'orecchio per favore, nel caso in cui avessi bisogno di fare un backup"
(will do, love you I won't be back till late, keep your earpiece on please, just in case I need back up)

He nodded and I ran out the front door and straight to my car, I turned it on and headed back home, I entered quietly into the house and went to my room, and walking into my wardrobe, I looked at my suits and chose one that I felt like would work for the day. I looked in the mirror when I was finished, I wore a white button-up blouse but I didn't do up all of the buttons, a black pencil skirt that reached my mid-thigh and had a slit up the side of the leg, and my leather jacket cause I always wore it with everything, I pulled my hair into a messy ponytail and let my signature whispy bits out, I ran my hands down my skirt flattening it out, then put on my fishnet tights, I grabbed my, suede leather 6 inch stiletto pumps and grabbed my sunglasses, I walked out grabbing my phone and my black leather handbag, I walked to my vanity mirror and applied my eyeliner, mascara and my deep red lipstick. I walked downstairs and looked at the time once again, 6:03, I walked into the kitchen and saw daddy and sam talking. I walked over to the coffee maker and made my frappe, grabbing my keys and headed towards my father giving him a quick hug

"Ciao papa" 

"good morning princess, have fun at work and stay safe"

"I will, morning Sammy"

"Hello darling"

"can you guys remember to keep your earpieces on? it'll help a lot, love you"

I walked out of the house and got in my car again, I looked at my phone and read the email I sent to them. 

Mr Termine 

As I am aware, you have not paid off your debt you owe me which was due a few months ago, as I have done with all of my past clients I am willing to make the effort to meet up with you so we can talk this out instead of having you killed, we shall meet in my office at 8:45 in the morning, I think you know where my office is, thank you I will be expecting to see you. Do not be late

Grim 

I was a fair person, I was willing to talk out an offer rather than have him killed off straight away, I pulled out of the driveway and started heading to my work, only to get a phone call. I picked up my phone and answered it. (don't text and drive kiddies)

"Hello? This is Grim speaking"

"Hello grim speaking"

"very funny Thomas, what do you want?... WAIT HOW DID YOU GET MY NUMBER?!"

"Blair gave it to me, now where are you?"

"Ugh, your my protector not my baby sitter, I'm working"

"yes, but where?"

"uh... at my work you idiot"

"yes I realized that, love"

"Good, now was that the only reason as to why you've called?"

"No, actually it wasn't, tell me where you work, I'll pick you up afterwards and take you for lunch"

I pulled into a fancy 15 story office building and stepped out of the car, heading right for the elevator, pressing floor 14's button.

"Are you already asking me on a date Thomas hellbourne?"

"Pfft, no. I need to discuss something with you"

"Hmph, I'll think about it"

"Grim either you tell me where you work or I'll ask Blair or Harvey"

"Fine, ask them you won't believe them"

"you so sure about that?"

"I'm 110% positive Thomas, now goodbye I've got someone I have to see about not paying me back"

"WAIT NOT PAYING YOU BACK WHERE DO YOU WORK"

"no need to yell sweetheart, I'm right here, pick me up at 12"

"fine"

I hung up and smirked at my phone, I walked into a grand modern reception room. 

"Miss Peiar, lovely to see you again"

"Hello Darla, how has the office been lately?"

"Really boring without you"

"well that's sweet, call me when he gets here"

"Will do"

I nodded at her and opened my office door, the back wall was all glass overlooking the city, I sat behind my dark oak desk on my red velvet and black seat. I heard a small knock on the door, I glanced at the clock, 8:45, the door opened and Darla stood there. 

"Shall I send him into you Miss?"

"Yes please Darla, make sure no one disturbs me, this is going to end up bloody"

She bows her head and leaves I later am joined by an older man he looked to be in his early 40's late 30's, he had a mix of grey and ginger hair, slicked back with a ton of hair gel, he had light green eyes and had an extremely nervous look on his face. 

"Mr Termine"

"H-hello, Ma'am"

"Please call me Grim" 

I rose from my seat and extended my arm offering him to shake my hand, he grabbed it and it was disgusting, his hands were all sweaty. I sat back down and offered him to sit as well, I cleared my throat and began speaking

"Now, I'm not going to waste any more time as you know I am very busy, so the debt you owe me, it's late..."