That was the problem.I was already dead,so how I could I be calling him?Who was using my phone?Was this another trick of his to get everyone off his back?
The screen flashed the caller ID which was saved as"Nasty Woman"-his nickname for me.
Wow.I was at a loss for words.The man I had saved with my life kept shocking me with everything he did.The pain in my heart hurt even more.
He picked up the call,his voice taunting whoever was on the other end of the line.
"Had enough yet,Peyton?Tell me,how was your trip to wonderland,hmmm?Or have you realized your mistake and have called to beg?"
There was silence on the other end.Then,a low male voice spoke up.
"We're calling from the City's Police Department,and we'd like to ask you a few questions,"the strange man with my phone said.
This news surprised Mason but he didn't show it.He was good at masking his emotions.
"Quit playing games with me,Peyton.I am not in the mood!"He retorted,his voice sharp.
The stranger on the other side kept on bombarding Mason with questions."Sir,what's your relationship with the owner of the phone?We suspect that you're connected to a missing persons case."
His face darkened."For fucks'sake,Peyton!Quit acting like a needy child."
"Id appreciate it if you're cautious with your tone of voice as this isn't Miss Vaughn on the line,"the stranger added.
Mason was bewildered,"What?"
"Please come down to the station right away to make your statement.Thank you."
The caller hung up,leaving everyone shocked to their core.They were expecting a night of their lives,not the chaos that my existence brought them that night.
Mason and Harper were the least pleased with the call's interruption of their night.But duty demanded that Mason be at the police station immediately.
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At the police station,he sat across from a young police officer who had my phone in his hand.
"Mr.Reed,we ask that you cooperate with us in this investigation.And we'd advice that you answer our questions truthfully as you may bring us a step closer in solving this case,are we clear?"The officer asked,staring squarely at Mason.
"If she's indeed missing,I'll cooperate.But tell you this:you're being played by her.She's not really missing.She just wants my attention,"he replied cockily.This little scoundrel!!
The officer's gaze intensified,not interested in Mason's words.