Chapter 29: Long Way Out of Here

Achilles’ Point of View:

I took a deep breath when I saw her. Even though I wanted to hug her, I held myself back. There were not enough words to express how relieved I was to see that she was okay. Maybe it was at this moment I realised how much she actually mattered to me.

“Uh, you—um, you ok?” I asked instinctively, knowing it probably sounded stupid.

“Is this a prank?” She asked, her face expressionless. “Cause I am not in the mood.”

“No, it’s uh, can I come in?”

“Well you’re already here, so…” she stepped aside and let me inside. I walked in and she closed the door, carefully not locking it.

“You can lock it, you know. It’s a hotel, so your room—”

“I know a thing or two about privacy,” She replied. “What do you want, Achilles?”

“I know you wouldn’t believe me but, there’s uh…” I took a deep breath, “there’s a danger to your life. And this isn’t an excu—”

“I believe you.”

“Huh?” I involuntarily said.

She exhaled and locked the door. After she came back toward me, she took out her