A Friend to Call

Kelly’s POV “Elle!” I was taken aback upon hearing that worried voice. When I lifted my face, my boss, Caleb Walter, was standing a few meters away from me, looking so worried. He’s wearing his usual business attire and black rimmed eyeglasses. Why is he here? He rushed to me and stood in front of me. He examined my face with a visibly worried expression. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?” I looked back and glanced at Pierce, who’s standing behind me, watching us. I sucked my breath and faced Mr. Walter again. “Sir, why are you here?” He sighed and clenched his jaws. “It’s natural for an employer to worry about his promising employee.” I don’t know if I should accept his reason as valid but I just nodded and looked at the police officer who walked towards me. “Miss Elle Young—” “Kelly,” I cut the officer off. There’s no other reason to hide my identity. “Kelly Monroe.” From the corner of my eyes, I saw Mr. Walker looked at me with a creased forehead. I know he’d be shocked and I understand