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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 1, 2010 22:54:56 GMT 2
(9th of October)
Faye swallowed as she looked down at the pictures in front of her, she couldnt belive it, had tried to convince herself it wasnt true, that somehow it was all lies but she couldnt, the evidence was plain as day in front of her. With a deep breath she tried to keep her tears at bay as her dark filled gaze shifted from the first picture that showed a stunning blonde talking with Jack, to the next one which showed him leaning into her, her hand on his chest, both of them clearly into the conversation, smiles on their faces, then he was leaving, to the bathroom, he was leaving them, shirt disheviled, hair a mess, the blonde leaving only seconds later.
It was that one photo though, the one that kept sticking out in her mind, the one with her lips on his, his lips on hers, forcing her eyes closed she sweeped it of the table, fingers curled into fists.
Pushing herself away from the table she grabbed her keys from the counter at her side, a lone tear rolling down her face as she stormed from the house, she couldnt deal with this, not now, just when she thought everything was going okay. The door slammed shut behind her, and her car was leaving rubber on the driveway seconds later.
She didnt really know where she was going, but when the tears became to much for her to actually see anything in front of her, she finally pulled over, her head resting agasint the steering wheel as she pounded it a few times, a sob chocking in the back of her throat.
With a deep intake of breath she realized her hands were shaking when she reached for her phone, she needed somewhere to stay and knew that going to Mia or Brians was out of the question, he'd look for her there, Rome and her brother were to. She tasted salt on her tongue as she licked her lips, her finger hitting the send button of the only other person she knew in LA, and even then, at the moment it was only work related, but yet she had no where else.
With a shakey sigh, ,she rested agasint the head rest of the car, trying to keep her mind away from Jack, away from the pictures and the truth she was trying so desperatly to ignore. She waited for Daniel to pick up the phone.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2010 1:51:22 GMT 2
Weak sunlight crept through drawn curtains as Daniel stirred, a groan escaping from him when the sound of urgent ringing pulled him out of his much needed rest. It was one of the rare occasions he was actually at home, the place he barely knew thanks to his double life, and he prayed to fucking god it wasn't Verone asking for another 'favor'. The man payed good money, it covered his ex wife's monthly alimony by far and would even put his kids through college if he had any, but shit if down time wasn't still required every now and than.
Groping around his nightstand, his fingers grazed over his screeching phone before they finally grabbed hold of it and put it to his ear while his free hand rubbed over his still sleep ridden features in an attempt to speed up the waking process.
"Shaw.." His voice croaked more than he wanted it to, most likely giving away his previous activity if a keen ear was on the other side, yet he couldn't bring himself to care about it fully. Whatever request or demand was going to come over the line this time would simply be declined with a stern 'no' if it required him moving on to it right away.
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 2, 2010 6:54:18 GMT 2
Fayes breath trembled as she heard the croak on the other end of the phone, her gaze only just registering the time, her eyes squeezed shut, a few more tears leaking from the corner of her eyes as she forced hereslf to breath a little more evenly, to get her hammering heart back under control. "God im so sorry"SHe muttered, running a shaking hand through her already, dishevled brown locks.
"I didnt realize the time"She muttered more to herself then him, she half wondered how long she had sat and stared at those pictures, every thought imaginal going around her mind, trying to convince herself someone was playing with her, but no one could fake a kiss, not when the blonde had stepped out of the bathroom after he had, looking just as disheveled.
"I just didnt somewhere to go"She muttered, he voice defeated, a sigh of tiredness and pain escaping between parted lips.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2010 15:51:49 GMT 2
It took a few seconds before Daniel actually registered the desperate voice on the other side belonged to Faye and the meeting with Verone instantly shot to mind as his previous state of sleep bled from his system. It was time to set things in motion and start the mind games. Whatever it takes.
Running a hand through his hair, he moved to sit up on the edge of his bed while he checked the time himself, the rasp disappearing from his voice as it made room for genuine sounding concern. "Please, don't apologize. Most people wouldn't be down at this time of day and I can always sleep when I'm dead. What's wrong?"
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 2, 2010 18:09:43 GMT 2
Faye was trembling once more, her hand shaking as she held onto the phone, "Im so stupid"She whispered, letting out a shakey breath she lifted her head away from the steering wheel in front of her, tear streaked face wondering around, she had no idea how she had gotten to the beach, nor how she had managed to get there without crashing her car.
"I shouldnt have rang you, im sorry"She mummbled, truth be told she wasnt sure why she had rang the FBI agent, other then the fact he was the one person who Jack didnt know, swallowing she ran a shaky hand through her hair. "I just, i need somewhere to hide out for the night, somewhere no ones gonna find me"
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2010 1:18:32 GMT 2
Daniel furrowed his brow while he pinched the bridge of his nose. With all the shit he had lying around for only his eyes to see, his apartment would be the last place he wanted her, or anyone for that matter, even if it was just for one night. But on the other hand, he guessed now was as good of a time to clean that shit up as any.
With a sigh, he finally answered. "If you really have nowhere else to go, you can stay at my place if you want to..." He clutched his phone between his cheek and shoulder while he stood up, grabbing his pants from the floor and slid them on. "Can I ask who you need hiding from? If someone's after you.." He let the rest of the sentence hang, only asking the questions out of feigned FBI curiosity and concern. He knew damn well Faye being as upset as she was, was all part of disassociating her from the younger O'Conner.
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 3, 2010 9:33:10 GMT 2
Faye sighed, letting out a breath, if only someone was after her, she could deal with that, could deal with almost getting herself killed once again, but this time it wasnt, this time she wanted to run away from the shit her life was slolwy becomeing. Half of her knew she should have stayed at home, should have confronted Jack the second he got him, but she couldnt bring herself to do it, no she needed a clear calm head by the time she finally saw him.
"No...nothing like that"She muttered, "Things are just really shit at home, i just needed out"She stated, glad that her voice was finally returning to normal, her heart was still beating, she was alive and if Jack had done something then she'd get over it, she'd move on, be strong like she was now, she was never gonna go back to the person she was when she first came to LA.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2010 18:15:23 GMT 2
"I'm sorry to hear that." Daniel smirked, though his voice hadn't displayed any of his amusement but had kept it's concerned tone perfectly. He had learned to manipulate people and give them what they wanted, needed, on the surface, but underneath it all he couldn't care less about someone else's fate even if he tried. And it was exactly that character trade that made his life one hell of a lot easier.
"Where are you now? Are you okay enough to drive?" He asked as he gathered up the 'confidential' papers strewn over his kitchen table. They soon disappeared in to a lockable briefcase, the briefcase than shoved in to the back of one of his closets.
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 5, 2010 18:19:23 GMT 2
Faye heaved in a breath, swallowing back any more tears that were threatening to fall, shed be damned if she got into another state, if Jack wanted to play her a fool, well she wasnt going to let him. "Im near the beach"SHe stated, throat clogging as her gaze fell onto her ring, the ring he had gave her, it caught in the lamp light, sparkling, taunting her,
"Im fine, wouldnt leave my car out here any way"She stated on a sigh as she once again started her car, reving it for a moment before allowing it to idle.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2010 18:50:23 GMT 2
The beach. Daniel checked his watch. Should give him at least twenty-something minutes to straighten the rest out. Not that he had much lying around, but he had been working on something last night that wasn't for the lawyer's eyes to see.
"In that case, I guess I'll be seeing you soon." He said before he gave her the address to his apartment. He ended the call soon after while he ran a hand over his face, all too aware he was about to allow a lawyer, the one who was already suspicious of an FBI mole, in to his home all because of Verone's petty vendetta. Fucking great.
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 5, 2010 19:32:28 GMT 2
It took Faye a couple of minuets to compose herself once more. The second she had hung up the phone, her car was filled with silence and she couldnt get the images from her mind, she felt her phone vibrate, Jack's name flashing up and with a shake of her head she quickly ended the call, before turning to switch of the phone. She couldnt deal with him, couldnt deal with his lies or words, with a breath she flicked on her indicator and pulled into the road.
Half an hour later, she pulled up outside the address, her eyes taking in the building, with a breath she stepped outside, only for the heavens to decide they were going to open, she was drenched by the time she reached the door, her hands shaking from the cold as she knocked on the door.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2010 21:31:52 GMT 2
The knock on the door pulled Daniel's attention away from the TV screen, his hand already finding the remote and switching it off. He was at the door seconds later, opening it up to the drenched brunette as he gave her a mixture of a smile and a frown. "Not exactly your lucky day, is it? Come in before you catch a cold."
He was aware it could be considered inappropriate, what, with them only having a business relationship, but nevertheless he allowed a comforting arm to drape around her when he lead the shivering woman inside his apartment.
Seeing the discomfort practically radiate of her, he nodded to a door down the hallway, leaving any questions behind. There would be plenty of time for talk later when she was in a better state. "Bathroom is over there. You can get out of those wet clothes and take a hot shower shower if you want. In other words, just make yourself comfortable while I'll go see if I can find any dry stuff for you since I doubt you have taken any with you."
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 5, 2010 21:52:21 GMT 2
Faye lifted her tired and broken gaze to the man in front of her, a rye smile passing over her face, no it didnt seem it was her day, with a sigh she stepped into the house, letting out a sigh, shaking arms wrapped around her body. She was gratefull at the small comfort he offered her, even though she was well aware that he was getting wet as well.
Her eyes twinkled as she looked over at him, then folllowed where he gestured, with a small nod of her head she half contenplated ignoring his offer, but she actaully really needed to relax, to get warm amd feel human.
"Thanks"She muttered as she headed in the direction he offered. With a deep breath she pushed the door shut behind her, and within minuets the warm water was cascadding down her body.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2010 23:04:24 GMT 2
After having changed out of his own wet shirt, Daniel placed a pair of sweatpants and a shirt in front of the bathroom door on his way back to the living room. She'd probably drown in them, but they were the only things he could find that were remotely suitable for her to wear until her own clothes had dried enough.
Taking back his original place on the black leather couch, he found the remote again, absentmindedly switching through the channels while he waited. He'd be ready to play the listening ear if she needed one, give her the comfort she needed and gain her trust like he needed.
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 5, 2010 23:26:34 GMT 2
Faye sighed as she switched the water of, wrapping herself in the towle she peeked out the door to find the sweat pants and shirt, with a smile, she grabbed both, but once the top was on and covering what was needed, she headed back out to find him sat on the leather couch.
"Im sorry about this, seems like every time we meet im putting you out"She stated softly, standing akwardly in the doorway her dark gaze settled onto the man in front of her.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2010 0:25:24 GMT 2
Daniel turned at the sound of the Faye's voice, his eyes immediately caught by the long bare legs peeking out from under the shirt before they had the decency to move up to her face, a crooked smile appearing on his own while he waved the apology away. "Please, don't be sorry. I actually enjoy your company despite the fact that you're a lawyer." A laugh escaped him while the TV was turned off yet again.
"I didn't think I'd see you like this though. So upset." While he indicated for the brunette to take a seat, the double meaning of his words wasn't hard to pick up on. The woman was a tempting little thing and even more so now. "Not going to push you here but, if you want to talk, just letting you know that I've got ears."
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 6, 2010 13:45:16 GMT 2
Faye chuckled self consciously, before walkking over to the offered seat, her legs curling under her, shirt rideing up just enough to show of a little more skin, but she didnt seem to care, nor need she want to, with a breath she turned sad filled gaze over to him and shook her head.
"You'd think with getting engaged things were ment to get better not worse" She muttered with a breath, which hitched im her throat, oh great here came the god damn tears once more, shakeing her head, she turned away from him, as a lone tear trailed down her cheek.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2010 20:36:19 GMT 2
Daniel wouldn't be where he was in life today if he didn't take an opportunity when he saw one. With the warmth of her skin tingling under his hand when he placed it on her bare leg, he had to remind himself to keep the gesture innocent, that the only reason he did it, was to give her some comfort. It didn't take away from the fact that he utterly enjoyed the simple touch though.
"I don't know what happened, but he obviously doesn't deserve you. Trust me, you're better off without him."
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Post by Faye Perez on Oct 7, 2010 21:18:57 GMT 2
Faye turned, her sad, tear filled gaze locked onto the man sat awefully close to her, his warm hand a surprising comfort to her, his words however wernt. With a tight smile she turned her gaze away, if possible pulling herself furhter inwards, her head curling into her arm.
She heaved in a breath turning her gaze back onto him once more, she wipped her hand over her face and bit the inside of her lip. "He er" With a breath she sighed "There were pictures, " She shook her head, wet tendrals of hair falling into her face.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2010 0:48:22 GMT 2
"Pictures?" Daniel raised a genuinely surprised brow at that. He could only imagine how those pictures were established, if they were real or not, but he had to hand it to Verone for accomplishing it.
The hand shifted up her tempting leg for the smallest amount. She hadn't flinched under his initial touch, hadn't pulled away, making it all the more tempting for him to explore the boundaries. How far could he go with her in her vulnerable state before she pushed him away, if she pushed him away.
"I know you don't want to hear it, but you'll soon realize yourself that a guy like that just isn't worthy of your time or your tears if he doesn't know what a beautiful woman he has at home."
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