Must Read: The Cartel (18+)

7 years ago

Must Read: The Cartel (18+)

FURY

I cant remember when I finally slept, but i woke up somewhat around a few minutes to 7am. Vivi was already up, seating upright with her legs stretched in the bed reading a book. The room was very cold, courtesy of the rain still falling.
“Hey…” I said opening my eyes briefly and turning to back her as i made myself comfortable in the bed, under the blanket.
“Hi.” She replied saying nothing else.
“You slept well?” I asked again backing her but she didn’t answer this time around
“Veee” I called out while moving my foot to hit hers
“Mmmm?” She then replied.
“You’re not answering me babe” I said nit turning to look at her
“What did you say?” She asked absentmindedly
“Did you sleep well?” I repeated my earlier question
“Mmm” She murmured a positive reply
I let her be and continued trying to get back to sleep. But some 40 minutes later i woke up feeling really pressed. I got up and headed into the bathroom to empty my over filled bladder (thanks to the cold weather). I wasn’t with my tooth brush (having not planned the hotel visit), but i used the opportunity of being inside the bathroom to rinse my mouth.

When i came out, i still didn’t pay attention to what she was reading until i jumped on the bed and tried kissing her but she refused, turning her lips away like i was a distraction.
“Come on now. I’ve rinsed my mouth” I pleaded for a kiss while also taking note of my growing borner.

“I know” She said quietly returning her gaze to what she was reading.

My eyes followed her gaze and that was when I finally realized she was reading a bible.

Obviously the one provided by the hotel management in their rooms.
“What’s with the bible this morning? You don’t strike me as the type who does morning devotions. Fvck, I’ve never seen you pray Vivi” I asked her but she said nothing as i chuckled at my last statement.

Looking back to the open book, i saw she was currently reading psalm 51, David’s prayer of repentance after Nathan’s visit. I looked back at her and asked “Do you always do this?” I was wondering if she was praying because of last night incident
“No” She replied calmly while also heaving a deep sigh like a burden had been lifted off her.

Confused and seeing she wasn’t really in the mood for talking, I gave her a peck and said “You know you can talk to me right?” To which she nodded affirmatively just as i saw tears build in her eyes.

To say i was confused is and understatement but all the same i didn’t utter any more word as i rolled into a ball next to her covering myself with the duvet.

“I killed someone last night” She said calmly drawing back my attention
“Huh?” I responded confused while also sitting up
“I’ve never done that before and she was even innocent” She said
“I don’t get you Vivi?” I told her. I mean this right here is Milady, dreaded Milady, same girl youths of the city was afraid of, same girl i watched cut someone’s fingers last night, same person who led the operation last night feeling remorseful for killing someone. Or even claiming not to have killed anyone before.

“You heard me right. Technically I’m responsible for some people’s death, but I’ve literally never taken life out of someone before, people do that for me. Last night was the first time and I’m feeling really bad right now.” She said closing the bible
Christ, this right here was the most controversial being I’ve ever come across. I saw myself fighting hard not to believe her, but i couldn’t.

The several times I’ve seen her vulnerable only confirmed her (and most bullies) as insecure. I hugged her closely to my chest and told her “It’s ok”.
“I quit. Can’t live like this no more” She said sobbing into my chest
I didn’t know what to say other than “It’s Okay Veee”. I wanted to be happy but I wasn’t.