Spectrum

Chapter 13

" He shot at them, " Came my voice as I busted into Chandler's Upper Eastside Mansion.

" What, how did you get here? " He asked getting up from where he was sitting to come to stand in front of me.

" I took the bus but that's not the point, " That's right, I took the bus, it was now two days since Azariah had dropped the bomb on me and it took me a while to decide what I was going to do and as soon as I did decide, I memorized the bus routes and found myself here.

" You could've called me to pick you up, " 

" No, I didn't want them to see you or get suspicious so I just memorized the bus schedule," I said to him

I didn't want Chandler coming to the house for me as everyone in the house was on edge and I didn't want anyone to know who I was conversing with as that would more than likely tip-off Mason.

" Are you hurt? " Chandler once again asking me checking me for any scratches or bruises as his helpers walked slowly around the room obviously not minding their business.

Chandler cupped my face forcing me to look up into his eyes which caught me off guard for a second as I stared deeply into his eyes.

He sighed before pulling m to his chest giving me a somewhat proper hug with my face pressed up against the soft material of his shirt against his chest.

" I've been trying to contact you, I was worried Milan and then you just show up out of nowhere talking about a shooting, " He said easing back a bit before pulling me over to the couch.

" Now what's this about being shot at? " He asked.

" You know Azariah and Jamal right, "  I asked.

" Yor friends? yes, you've mentioned them a few times, " He replied.

" Well they went on their regular rounds and you would never guess who shot at them, not even shot, they were sprayed with bullets, I'm telling you. " I said getting a bit angry which caused Chandler to pull me between his legs giving me a hug from behind.

" Calm down, " He said giving me a kiss in the side of my neck.

I closed my eyes breathing in and out for a few minutes before opening my eyes and leaning more into Chandler's embrace? "

" Do you need anything? " One of his female maids came over to the both of us at the moment, I was in no state to talk to anyone so I motioned to Chandler to answer for me.

" We'll have water, "

" Listen, you need to calm down, you being angry won't change anything Milan, so get a grip and speak to me straight, " He said sternly which made me calm down more as it always did.

" Mason, Mason shot at them, they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time, I don't even know if I can even call it the wrong place or time, what are the odds Chandler? " I said standing up

I turned my back to him looking at myself in the mirror, from my hair which was in a neat low bun, my face which I had lightly put some makeup on, to my asking tight white turtle neck with no sleeves to my peach pink mini skirt and my white sneakers.

I had brought a small white Birkin bag which was more than likely not the best choice because of where I was coming from and where I would go back to but it got the job done.

Chandler ran his finger through his jet black hair, his stormy blue eyes coming to stare at the through the mirror.

" Do you believe that Mason could be a threat to you? " He asked

" No, well, I don't know, he's my brother, I grew up with him, spent practically all my life with him and in this moment I don't even feel like I know him, so I really don't know. "

" I'll talk to your father about it because, at this point, none of us feel like we know Mason, we don't know what he's capable of and I personally don't feel it's safe you be left in a house with those people, they obviously don't care about what may happen to you and those aren't the kind of people I believe you should be around, " He paused for a second.

" At the same time it's your call on what you want to do, what you feel is best for you and I will support whichever decision you make but I'll definitely have eyes on you, nothing is going to happen to you on my watch, you're my priority, " He promised near the end.

I turned to look at him, his words of reassurance were what I needed " I know you'll always have me, but it's my new found friends I'm concerned about, Mason saw Azariah and I'm sure he won't hesitate to deal with her as a matter of fact, I don't even know if Mason knows that they survived his little show, " I said just as the maid came in with our glasses of water allowing me to thank her.

" Don't stress too much, you look exhausted, drink some water and you can go sleep in any one of the rooms, I'll take care of everything, don't worry about it, " He said.

I did everything he told me to do and after I had calmed down a bit I went to his room to take a nap. I trusted Chandler, even with my life, he was one of the few people I'd do anything for and I knew it he would do anything for me.

I only trusted one other person like I trusted Chandler and that was my father and I trusted the two of them when they said they would take care of everything for me because that was what they always did, I didn't care how they did it, just as long as it was done.

Later in the night, Chandler was taking me home as he was not about to let me take the bus again but as soon as we pulled up to the house, I could see the commotion in the front yard as a fully black car was parked which I noticed to be my 2019 Jaguar XJ.

I turned to look at Chandler " You did this? " I asked.

" No, your father already had the intent to send your car, me mentioning that you took the bus just made him pick up the pace, " He replied.

" They're causing a ruckus out there, " I said as I wanted them arguing with someone around the car as the people in the neighbourhood were watching.

" I'm coming out with you, " Chandler said looking at hat was happening outside.

" No that's ok, you have your people behind us, " I said looking through the window at the back to the black Cadillac escalade parked behind us.

"He sighed bring my hand up to kiss it " I'm still going out there, I want to see what this is all about. " I simply just nodded at what he said.

He opened his door making is way outside and I could see almost everyone turn their attention to him, who wouldn't, a totally unearthly beautiful man in a dress shirt and black slacks getting out of a BMW, almost every girl's dream.

He came around to open my door helping me out of the car and by this time, all loud talking had ceased as we went through the gates.

" What's happening here? " He asked blankly, his gaze intense as he stared at my mother's family.

One of my father's men were there and seemed to be a bit relieved as he had seen Chandler.

" Mr. Lancaster, I dropped off her car as was told to do which had seemed to cause something, " James, who worked for my father said straightening his suit as he looked disgustingly towards my mother.

" Nothing of your concern, " My mother sneered at us which cause Chandler to shift more in front of me.

" Well, if it is about Milan it does concern me, " He said calmly but I could feel the anger radiating off of him in waves.

" I think it's best you leave, " Mason stepped forward, something new and dangerously dark with his stance throwing me a bit off guard. 

" No, I think you should back up, " Chandler said stepping forward as if squaring up to Mason.

I reached out grabbing Chandler's hand pulling him back a bit " Calm down, " I whispered to him as soon as he was back in close proximity to me.

He sighed turning towards me " Are you going to be fine here by yourself? "

I nodded biting my lips looking up at him " I'll be fine and if anything happens, I'll come to you. "

He looked down at me moving his hand so that his finger pulls my lip from between my teeth.

" Call me, " Were his last words before leaving me to my highly toxic family.