Dear lord!

What do I do?

I rub my forehead as I pace back and forth. My stupid brain in not working at all, it's like it has gone numb.

I have to do something, anything that could lead me to him. I have to find Romero, anyhow. He is somewhere out there, vulnerable. He is drunk out of his mind and not to mention raging.

It's such a terrible combination not just for others but mainly for himself. I need to find him before he does something tragic.

But how?

I don't even know anything about this area apart from few places, let alone a cliff.

Maybe his frien-

Wait!

Slade.

Yes. He is Romero's friend, he must know about this place, Romero was talking about.

Ignoring everything else around me, I quickly type a message to Syd,

'Hey, I need Slade's number. It's urgent. I will tell everything later.'

I don't have to wait for long before my phone shows a message from Syd herself,

'Its 703-0000-4325. Whatever it is, just be careful okay.'

My heart swells with emotions at my new friend's word. We have come lot closer since few days after my last week's break down. She is a good friend, despite our differences.

Snapping out of my thoughts, I dial the number waiting impatiently.

But the only problem is person who receives the phone is not Slade but a female, "Hello?"

"Is Slade there? Can I speak to him?" I ask quietly.

"Who the fuck are you?" There is quite aggression in her voice, I'm afraid she could eat me alive if she was in front of me.

"I need to speak to him, it's urgent." I'm sure the desperation in voice in not hidden.

"He is not gonna to talk to you bitch. Go find someone else for your pussy."

What the hell?

"Look I reall-"

I'm cut off by a manly growl from other side. I think its Slade, "What fuck do you think you are doing?"

"What does it look like?" The female growls back.

"How many times I told you to no touch my phone? Can't you get a simple fucking thing." Now his voice sounds closer to phone like he has snatched the phone.

"Why? So you can fuck around on me?"

I don't really want to listen their sleeping arrangement, if only they could get over their fight but I think they are totally oblivious about me being on phone.

"Don't think that you are any special. We were just fucking, Jesus and now I think it's time for you to leave, I enjoyed while it lasted. Goodbye."

"Fuck you, asshole." There is a scream, followed by breaking of something and then there is an unmistakable slam.

"Fucking bitch." He mutters with a exasperated sigh.

"Hello?" I call out to get his attention.

"Who is this?" He sounds suspicious.

"Its Akira. I got your number through Sydney. I need you-."

"Is King okay?" He interrupts me, sounding a bit frantic.

It only unnerves me more. Why is he asking me like that? Why does he sound like I should know the answer? Am I missing something here?

"No. I don't know." I confess truthfully.

"What do you mean you don't know? The whole flight back that fucker was itching to come to you as soon he could and now you're telling me that he is not with you?"

Oh my god.

Does that mean he really wanted to explain himself? That he was not there today to play any games with me but to make things right? And what did I do? I took out all his mistake on his face and called him a heartless monster.

Can I have a hope? Without it being at risk of getting shattered.

Don't get you hope high. It'll end up on ground.

"He came to me and we had an argument, after which he left. But he just called me few minutes ago and he was really drunk. I tried to ask him where he was, he said something about his place and cliff. I don't have any idea what he was talking about. He was really furious when he hung up . Do you any clue where this place is?" I try to explain but I'm having hard time to remain calm as my dismay is proliferating by each passing second.

"Wait, did you say his cliff?" He ask after a moment.

I feel a ray of hope rise in me.

I nod, before speaking, "Yes. That's what he said."

"I know where it is. Do you want to come with me?" he questions.

"Yes, please. I want to make sure he is fine. I said some real horrible words to him and I..I have to apologise." I state, feeling my terror dissolving a little.

"Where are you? I'm near by campus so I can pick you from there."

"I...I'm.. I'll be there." I suddenly realise where I am and with whom I am.

Oh no, Alex.

"Okay." He hangs up but I couldn't pay him any mind as guilt sweeps through me.

I'm such terrible friend. I don't even know for how long I'm out here and Alex is alone inside. I came here with him, only to leave him by himself. Jesus Christ, what's wrong with me?

But I can't make myself regret receiving Romero's call though. I'd do it again if I've to, that's for sure. Still I've to make things right with Alex.

With a extra conviction I enter inside the room and instantly hit by aroma of yummy burgers. I actually feel relieve when I see him flirting with some girl. At least he got something out of this. He looks up to me as I approach them, he bid her bye before giving me his full attention.

"You really took your time." He comments, standing up from his seat.

Grimacing, I give him my best guilty smile, "I'm sorry for leaving you like that but it was quite urgent, just like right now I need to go back. Would you drop me to my room?"

"Why? Is everything okay?" He looks concern but a little irrigated too.

"I don't know that's why I've to go." I tell him.

He sighs, "Then C'mon. I'll drop you."

I pay the bills since it was my indebted treat to him but I haven't even touched my piece. We make our ways to his car quietly but my mind is still reeling from the turning out of the events. Once car starts, I feel the need to say or do something nice to him, to make it up to him. I turn to him a happy smile despite not feeling so, "Did you get number of that girl you were speaking?"

He gives me a side glance, smirking, "Jealous?"

I snort, a very unladylike, "You wish."

He laughs quietly, "Don't worry angel, I'm only yours to serve."

I feel a bit less ill and less guilty now that he is smiling again.

"You are funny Alex." I roll my eyes before closing them.

We reach outside the campus just in time to see Slade coming out of a car. I glance back to Alex who is also looking at Slade's car, "Thanks for your help Alex. Let me know when you find anything about Eveline. Good night."

He looks unsure for a second before recovering himself, smiling, that I'm used to, "Good night, angel."

Waving him, I jump out of the his car and quickly make my way to Slade's car, sliding in, "Thank you for taking me with you."

He nods but his hard eyes is on Alex's retreating car, "Who's that?"

"A friend." I don't elaborate any further.

"Uh, I'm sorry about earlier." He blurts out.

I look at him, confused, "Huh?"

"You know, about that girl who answered my phone." He explains.

"That's okay." I reply.

We drive in silent for what feel like forever. I am eager to reach him but also in dread, that if he is okay. I just want to be near him and to make sure he is okay through my own eyes.

When car stops, I snap my seat belt off to get out but Slade grabs a hold of my arm, halting me, I turn back to him in confusion.

"Look I know he is an asshole but he is not evil. He can come off as rough but he hasn't exactly had many friendly encounters. I just want you to not take his words seriously, most of the times he doesn't mean a shit."

He sighs closing his eyes, before reopening them, "I can't believe I'm saying this but just don't hurt him. I'm not saying you would intentionally but you can. Its just that he is a different from other and it takes different measures to get him understand anything. Just be little considerate with him."

I don't know how to respond him, so I keep quite and give him a heartily nod.

"Now you go and attend him. Paul will be here in few minutes to take you both to King's home."

Paul?

My face must have shown confusion since he expands, "Paul is King's security head. I've got an emergency meeting that needs my attention, he will there to assist you in taking care of King. If you want he can take you to your room afterwards. King becomes quite handy at time like this but I'm sure he'd never hurt you."

I know he won't. Never physically.

But emotionally, he could crush me with just the tips of his finger.

"Thank you." I speak, getting out of car.

I hear sound of grass crumbling and practically run toward it, sensing Slade's car ride off behind me. Its dark here but with enough moonlight to see through, I speed up after seeing a shadow of a person on the ground. My heart nearly stops beating when I realise it him.

Romero.

With a pacing heart I approach him and my heartbeat is literally pounding in my ears as I knee down in front of his beautifully sleeping form. He looks like a fallen angel in twinkling moonlight.

My dark angel.

I touch his face lightly and his eyes flutter open slightly, "Ray?" He murmurs sleepy.

"Romero." I choke out his name, overwhelmed by millions of emotions rising in my entire being.

"You came?" he is looking at me like he is dreaming. Like he can't believe I'm here.

I smile at his question, "I said I would, didn't I?"