Simon, Diana and Gonzalez all shifted their gaze to Julia, who had just chipped into the conversation without permission. Julia was a little surprised, but she didn’t make a fuss of it. “Why are you all staring at me?” She inquired with a friendly smile on her face. “You just interrupted me, that’s why we’re all staring at you,” Gonzalez answered her, sipping at his Negroni. He was pissed off inside, but showing it would turn the tables. He needed to try and act cool, but still he didn’t want Diana talking to Simon alone. Simon held his glass close to his mouth, staring at Julia. They had both had an awkward moment a few minutes ago, and she seemed to know Gonzalez too, she even called him by his last name. “I just thought I should join the conversation, since there wasn’t any customers except you two; I’m really sorry about that,” Julia apologized, this time she had a placid smile on her face. Diana was glad that Julia interrupted Gonzalez, she couldn’t even think of what he wa
Julia stood rooted to the spot, trying to make a normal face as Nick walked up to the counter. Gonzalez followed her gaze and it landed on Nick who was almost at the counter, he moved his gaze back to Julia. From what he was observing, it seemed she wasn’t expecting to see that man. Nick didn’t know he was being stared at, he had so much in his head; he wasn’t conscious of his environment. Not until he got to the counter, he was wearing his casual leather jacket with a black shirt inside on a blue jean. “Hi Julia, can I get an old fashioned please,” Nick said. It was reluctant, he didn’t even stare at her for more than a second. He shoved his hands inside his jacket and retrieved a piece of Marlboro cigarette, placing it on his lips. He didn’t want to think of Julia’s response to the note he left the last time. In fact, he hoped she didn’t have a response yet. This wasn’t the time to savor good news. Someone was dying because of him. Julia was a little surprised at the way he spo
Julia felt Nick’s cold palm around her wrist, she couldn’t bring herself to turnaround and look at him in the eye. She never thought he’d go this far, when he came up to the counter and asked for a drink without even properly exchanging pleasantries with her, she thought he had something troubling his mind. That was the opportunity she wanted to use, but it seemed as if she was wrong. “Let go of the woman mate, what business do you have with her?” Gonzalez grumbled, tapping Nick by the shoulder. Nick looked at his shoulder, then shifted his gaze to the man, glaring at him. He was still holding Julia’s wrist. He controlled the pent up anger that was trying to explode inside of him, he had been through a lot that week and was still very angry that Angelina was struggling to survive. The man who was talking to him was the owner of the club, his guards were everywhere, he wouldn’t stand a chance if a fight broke out. Nick ignored Gonzalez and turned his attention back at Julia, tighte
Nick raised his head slowly, till Diana’s face came into view. He was a little bit surprised to see her, he didn’t even notice her since he came to the club. Was she here to console him? After she had ignored him all this while? No, he wasn’t going to fall into another illusion. Diana was the first woman his eye caught, but her lack of interest didn’t allow his feelings for her to grow. If he allowed this conversation, stupid things might happen; things he wasn’t ready to face. Now that Julia had grounded his heart to dust, he would live with the pain while he fight those who tried to kill Angelina. This wasn’t the time for sweet talks. Nick gazed at her, she had that pitiful look in her blue eyes; a rare and beautiful woman. However, even beauty couldn’t fool him now. Diana was about saying her first words, when he stopped her by pressing his index finger on her lip. “Shhhhh, don’t say a word,” Nick whispered dryly, he stood up and made his way to the exit of the nightclub. Dia
Simon struggled free from the grip of two hefty men, he stopped his struggle when they showed him the .45 caliber they were both holding, Diana was sitting beside him; she was too frightened to speak. The two hefty men sat on the two extreme ends, with Diana and Simon in the middle, making the back seat very stuffy and tight. Simon glanced around, panting heavily from the struggle, the entire vehicle was dark. All the lights were out, he couldn’t see who was driving but he could see that there was another person occupying the passenger’s seat. The hefty men didn’t look like Freddy’s men, and they weren’t even dressed like Freddy’s men; again it wasn’t Freddy’s doing. Simon was certain that it was the people who had been trying to take his life. But, why would they kidnap Diana alongside with him, he was the only one they needed. He had to find a way to let Diana escape, dealing with another guilt would kill him. Nevertheless, he had to be very careful. “What do you want, I’ll giv
Simon words stunned Diana, what was he thinking? She was trying to save him here and he was objecting it. Was Gonzalez words right? Does he already have feelings for her? What would make a man put his life on the line for a woman he just barely started talking to. Gonzalez laughed hysterically, he knew his instincts were right, getting rid of Simon was the right decision. “Just when I thought I was wrong, the truth unfolds itself,” Gonzalez said, smiling devilishly, he turned over and sat comfortably on the passenger’s seat. “How close are we?” He asked the man who was driving the vehicle. “Less than twenty minutes and we’d be there,” the man replied. Diana didn’t know what else to do, the person she was trying to save was also trying to save her, this wasn’t the time to be a hero. Even though she knew he was a retired soldier, taking on people who had weapons would be very dangerous, especially for her. “Cut it out Simon, it’s me he wants, if you promise him you won’t ever talk
Gonzalez looked at Simon, anger boiling up inside him, the bastard he had cornered a few minutes ago was now putting up a deal with him. He had been too careless and reckless, if he had been careful; the first thing he was supposed to do was look into his victim’s past. Who knows the hell this man had went through, as far as he was concerned, Simon wasn’t just an ordinary civilian. Either he was a cop, a soldier or a secret agent. A normal civilian may carry a lethal weapon but wouldn’t be able to use it like Simon did. With Simon knowing all these, he was cornered already, he had a hunch the type of deal Simon wanted to propose. Just when he had started enjoying the sex with Diana, his chances were obliterated. “Make a deal?” Gonzalez chuckled, trying to manipulate Simon with his confidence. “Don’t push it Gonzalez, we both know you’ve no chances of winning this fight, if you pull the trigger, we both die and the girl goes free. I wouldn’t be more pleased,” Simon explained the si
“This time I’ll go first,” Simon smiled, gazing right into Diana’s eyes. “You’re safe now, I can’t believe you’ve such issues in your life and could still smile all day,” Simon said, moving closer to Diana. Diana didn’t know the expression to make, but she could feel the moisture in her eyes, blinking too much would cause the tears to roll down her cheeks. She had to comport herself. “Same here Simon, I can’t believe someone is trying to take your life and you could still smile all day,” Diana responded, managing a warm smile. She had so many questions to ask him, she wanted to hug him so tightly for saving her. He didn’t only rescue her from feeling unwanted pleasure that night, he saved her entirely from it. Now she was free again, but who knows what Gonzalez would plan again. She thought. Her days working at the club were numbered, all she needed now was to gather enough money that would last her a month or two before she could get another job. “I guess our eye color is not o
“How did he get down here.” Hatake voice was furious, it was certain that he’d be frowning behind the mask that moment. “He kept insisting that Fred knew him and he was the son of Ryan Fisher, the second notorious mafia in all of Ohio and was forcing his way through,” the guard responded. Freddy wanted to speak when the door creaked open, and Gonzalez walked in. “I did forced my way in, because my dad was kidnapped because of you.” He said walking inside the large room uninvited. Hatake was about making a move, but Freddy waved him off, trying to sit up on the large bed. “Go on Hatake, I’ll deal with this,” Freddy said, his gaze focused on Gonzalez who wasn’t smiling. Hatake stared at Gonzalez for a few seconds, then his gaze shifted to Freddy and then to the guard that was standing close to the door. He then started walking out of the room, hastily. Gonzalez watched him from the side of his eyes, as Hatake passed by him, he wondered just how good he’d be in actual combat. Fredd
“First, you’ve to tell me what really happened, Nick and I guess we’d have to fill Angelina in too, she’s looking so confused,” Simon said, glancing at Angelina. She nodded positively at him, still confused. Nick sighed, he placed his hands on his face for a few seconds, then he went over to Simon and started losing the rope they had used in bounding him to the chair. Simon felt the pain on his wrist ease out a little, he couldn’t be more happy that Nick agreed to his plan without making a fuss. This plan would help him solve all the problems in his life, with a price of him going to prison. He’d make sure he opened up to Diana before he was thrown in there. “I was almost there when it happened, but I was late. When I got there, Diana had already been carried inside the vehicle. Julia was with her, it seemed she was pushed or something. She was bleeding at the back of her head, when I got to her and they were already gone,” Nick narrated, as he finished losing the rope. “ I’m rea
“What the hell are you doing here Angelina?” Nick bellowed, scanning her from head to toe. Why was it the moment when Simon was ready to spill everything that she came rushing in, now he might decide to change his mind. He was almost there, and Angelina just blowed everything up. Maybe he didn’t really need a partner. Nick thought, frowning. Simon sighed, glancing at Angelina, she shouldn’t be here with the way she was looking. “I’m a detective too Nick, I’ve informants; one of them just told me that Ryan Fisher and one of his workers, a woman named Diana Flames has been kidnapped by unknown people. They only saw Diana being kidnapped, Fisher didn’t show up at work but his car was later found, his guards were dead but his body wasn’t there, which explains that he had also been kidnapped. That same informant told me you arrested Nathe, and that’s why I’m here, he saved my life Nick. What are you doing?” Angelina narrated everything without taking a breath. Nick covered his face in
“Hello there, guess you’re awake. Don’t worry, we’re not gonna hurt you, if you cooperate with us.” The masked man accent could absolutely tell you he was Japanese and the sword he was holding also somewhat confirmed it. “Who are you people, and what have I done wrong?” Diana felt the sharp pain at her nape as she spoke, her head was aching one sidedly. “When he’s awake, he’s going to answer that himself, for now. We need to clean you up and have you prepared while we have the chance,” the masked man said, walking over to where Diana was and he started losing the rope tied around her hands. Diana was confused, who was this “he”, the man was talking about, her mind was filled with the pictures of Gonzalez, it could only be him. How did he get back to town without the police knowing, and tried to kidnap her twice, even after losing two of his men. “I don’t want to see your boss, please; if you let me escape, I’ll give you anything in return,” Diana struggled as the masked man loosed
Julia screamed loudly, when she saw what was done to Diana, fear surging through every fiber of her being, one of the masked men pushed her because of her screaming, she staggered and fell, hitting her head on the street light pole, losing consciousness instantly. Nick had driven past the Simpsons club when he heard Julia’s scream, he increased his speed, driving to the direction of her scream, his headlights showed Julia collapsing beside the street light, while a car zoomed off. He quickly hit the brakes, and jumped out of the car pointing his gun at the vehicle that was already leaving his sight, he couldn’t even make out the plate number anymore. Nick brushed his hand through his black hair, walking hastily towards Julia, he squatted and raised her head on his lap, tapping her cheek lightly. “Julia, Julia,” Nick called, but there was no response, he felt her pulse, she was still alive. That was wen he realized the moist texture flowing at the back of her head. Blood! Nick’s
“Hey babe,”Nick frowned a little at sound of the word, she was moving too fast, he only had the sex to make her carry out this small mission, he hadn’t agreed to take her back fully. Even though he was more willing to take her back than he was before, but the thought that Diana was still out there and was being bodied by the mother fucking Simon was still eating him up. “What do you have for me?” He went straight to the point without replying to her pleasantries. “You could at least say hi,” Julia sounded a little concerned, Nick could imagine her furrowing her brow or rolling her eyes. “Okay hi, just give me the information already, there’s an emergency,” Nick replied, tapping his desk involuntarily. He heard Julia sigh on the other end and then the name came through. “Simon King, that’s it.” Julia said, her voice a little low than she was speaking previously. “Got it, gotta go now, bye.” Nick hung up the call before Julia could respond. He wasn’t ready for casual talks, not t
Freddy walked slowly down the ridge that led to the lakeside, the beach was quiet and entirely deserted, it was midnight, no one was expected to be there. He had six guards, armed to the teeth, three following behind him and three moving ahead of him. He was puffing out smokes from his marijuana as he walked; they came down the beach, only to hear a man’s yell from a far distance. Freddy immediately knew who it was, it was Ryan. “Over here Freddy!!” The guards started walking towards the direction of the yell on Freddy’s orders. As they got close, they could see him clearly. “He’s bounded sir,” one of the guards in front called out, raising his hand in a fist to halt their movement. He glanced backwards at Freddy, waiting for instructions. They were just few meters apart from each other, Freddy popped his head out to get a clear view of Ryan, he had been suspicious of this whole situation from the very start, he had wondered and thought why Ryan would call him out here just to t
Diana kept stealing glances at Julia, she had been smiling brightly all night, it seems something good has happened, but she wasn’t going to ask. They haven’t been talking to each other for quite awhile, and Diana didn’t want to be the one to approach Julia this time, the last time she tried, she was scolded. But, to her surprise; Julia did come to her herself this time, after the counter was a little free from customers, Julia came close to Diana where she was wiping spilled drinks from the counter. “Hey Diana, why aren’t you wearing an elegant smile today, did your little boyfriend offend you?” Julia started, her eyes glowing. They hadn’t spoken for some time and here she was acting like nothing ever happened between them, Diana stared at her surprisingly for some seconds before she replied. “I don’t have a boyfriend Julia, I should be asking you the opposite of that question. You seem to be in a good mood today, want to share the good news?” Diana responded, waiting anxiously f
Holding Julia very tightly, Nick released the whole thing inside of her, he then pushed to the couch panting, Julia was also panting heavily, they laid there, without uttering any words, just the sounds of their breath filling the room. Nick didn’t want to admit it, but there was no doubt that he had certainly missed this woman, the thoughts of giving her a second chance was clouding his mind, but he couldn’t quickly decide now, he might not be thinking straight. After he had finished up all of his cases, he would make his final decision, for now; all he needed to do was play the game. “I’m going to do it Nick,” Julia was the first to speak, she was staring at the ceiling as if it was what she was speaking to. “I’m going to get Simon’s other name,” she completed bringing her gaze down to Nick, whose eyes were fixed at her, with a small smile. There was no need for him to say anything more. ***Simon had been thinking about who would want to kidnap Diana, he couldn’t come up with