HIS SECRETARY

38

Z A C H A R Y

"I already visited your grandma's province Kendrick. Shouldn't we give up and ask for help from the authorities?" I suggested after I left the airport.

I went to Barcelona last Monday and still checked the place if there was a sign that Kendra was there. Even though there weren't any documents that Kendra took a flight, Kendrick still wanted to check. Because I offered to help in locating his sister, I volunteered to go and check. Kendrick is not in a state to go to Barcelona so I did what I had to do.

"I'm sorry for troubling you, Zachary. I'm also not able to get anything in Washington. I'll just call if I have news." he replied in a voice that was so down..

I sighed upon realizing that Kendrick won't ask for help from the authorities. He's really dedicating his whole life in finding Kendra. I'm sure that if he fails to find her sister he'll go ballistic. I know him and his capabilities. I'm afraid that he might torment himself forever if we really don't find Kendra in this lifetime.

"I'll ask around in Brooklyn. You'll never know where Kendra might have gone. She may be just right under our nose." I pointed out because who knows? Kendra might be just here in New York and is having the time of her life.

Everything is possible in this world. We should still take inti account this option even if it sounded ridiculous. In these times, even a ridiculous idea will be checked by us. It's the only thing we can do anyway.

"Will you manage? You just came back from Barcelona." Kendrick pointed out.

It was true. I just came back from Barcelona and going out straight to a search for his sister is something I probably couldn't manage. But he needs help. I should at least do my part.

"Jet lagged or not, I'll ask around. Finding Kendra is our goal, right? I can't be weak hearted if we want to fulfill that goal." I replied and assured Kendrick that I'll do the tiring jobs.

"I know that you don't have to help but here you are, Zachary. I'm thankful that you're here." Kendrick expressed his gratitude and that was enough for me.

"No worries. Look after yourself too, Kendrick. Kendra won't be happy if she knows what you have been doing to yourself. Stop tormenting yourself, dude. It's not cool." I reminded.

I have seen so many episodes of him tormenting and blaming himself for Kendra's disappearance. I couldn't blame him. Once somebody who is so special in your life goes missing, everything just go splat on your face. You can never think straight.

"Thank you for the reminder. I'll really walk you to Kendra when we finally find her." I felt sad at that statement. He's really desperate.

Kendrick won't ever tell me his sister's name before but now he's ready to walk me to her? That shows how desperate Kendrick is in finding Kendra. He's a forlorn trying his best.

"You don't have to, Kendrick. I'll be on my way now." I said to him.

"Okay. I'll also do my part." Kendrick replied and  ended the call.

After our call ended, I called my chaueffeur to pick me up here in the airport. I couldn't drive and it's his job to get me from here.

"Sir, your secretary have been calling your phone nonstop." he informed when I was already inside the car.

I couldn't help but bit the insides of my cheeks. I purposely changed my phone and left my old phone in my house when I went to Barcelona. I haven't move on from that little misunderstanding between Violet and I.

"Did she call you?" I asked Andrei who was my chaeuffeur. "She didn't, Sir. I only called her once to inform her that you won't be able to report to work. That was the day of your flight to Barcelona."

"Drive faster, Andrei. Wake me up when we reach Brooklyn." I said and leaned on the headrest.

Surprisingly, the drive wasn't long. Andrei woke me up and I told him that he can already go home. He gave me the car remote and bid goodbye.

Andrei left me in Brooklyn Heights and I pulled out the picture of Kendra. I started asking some people around but there was no positive outcome. They all said that they didn't see anyone that looks like Kendra.

I walked to a nearby park and sat on the grass lawn. I put back the picture of Kendra inside my coat and sighed. I was enjoying the view of kids playing in the park when someone called my name.

"Zachary?" I turned around to see Violet looking confused at me. Why was she here?

"What are you doing here? You didn't go to work to slack around, Sir?" she said in disbelief and I stood up not able to mumble a word.

"I did not slack around, Violet. Let me explain."

"I'm quite infuriated, Sir. I'm not sure if I'll be able to understand your explanation." she said and fixed her blouse before sitting on the bench.

I looked at her, confused on what I was supoosed to do. She was just sitting there with her arms crossed. I stared at her and she looked at me with eyebrows creased.

"Aren't you going to sit and explain, Sir?" Violet said and I couldn't help but smile. She said she's infuriated but she's also telling me to explain.

"I'll start explaining, Violet." I ssid and stared at the cutie in front of me. She's too pure and innocent. I like that about her.