Saving Natasha

PART 7: TASHA

AVAS POV

After my final physio, i was discharged, i didn't know where to go, Natasha still hadn't come to see me, i hope she's ok. I need to find her, tell her not to trust my brother. I need to think. I need to go home. I can come up with a plan there

I got home and grabbed a small breakfast bar, i pulled on an oversized hoodie and tried to calm down. I decided to first drop by natashas make sure I'm not going crazy, make sure she isn't at home training or cooking.

When i got there i knew something was wrong, her door wasn't locked, her door was always locked,i pulled out a gun and eased the door open I stood in the hall listening, the house was empty. It was calm and quiet i went to natashas room, empty, the sitting room, empty , i got to the kitchen and my gun fell from my hands. The kitchen was a mess. The kitchen chairs were strewn in pieces all over the floor, the table was upturned, there were bullet holes in the walls. I regained control and picked up my gun. My agent brain kicked in and i scanned the room. There was definitely no one there

I checked the fridge it was nearly empty apart from a few leftovers and some milk. I grabbed the milk and checked the date, last week. It had been more than a week since anyone had been here, and a month since I'd last seen natasha. This was not good.

I decided to check the rest of the house to see if there were any other clues. My searches yielded nothing. I went up to natashas room, it was neat and clean, the bed was neatly made, all her clothes folded carefully in her wardrobe. It broke me, my emotions took over. I sat on the bed and started sobbing. I don't know how long i was there, but i curled into a little ball and just cried. The pillow smelled of her shampoo, i hugged it close, wanting to savour it. That's when i felt it, a small piece of paper.

I sat up and pulled it out it had my name on it in natashas hurried writing, i dried my eyes and opened the little note

Ava,
I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed me, i met your brother, he has information i need.
I had to leave the house I'm going to try figure out the information without giving your brother what he wants. Stay safe Ava, i miss you and i love you
Tasha

I read it again and again, waiting for it to make sense. She was with Flynn, she was in danger. I read it one last time and noticed something, Tasha she signed the note Tasha. She never did that, was this a clue, her way of telling me she needed help. I scoured my memory for any mention of Tasha

FLASHBACK

"Hit harder Ava don't be afraid" natasha said barely sweating
" I don't wanna hurt you natasha" i complained
" I'd like to see you try" she giggled
I laughed "how about a code word, a way for you to let me know if I'm going too hard"
"Sure" she laughed how about "ow Ava you're going too hard"
We laughed and got back to practice
After 10 more minutes of fighting we were on the ground she had me pinned I wasn't getting out.
"Ok ok enough tasha you win" i groaned
" Tasha... really" she said doubtfully
"Yeah" i said jumping up once natasha moved " i was thinking i can be like a code. If you're ever in trouble you use the name Tasha and ill know you need help"
" i dont think that'll be necessary Ava. Go on, go get some lunch." We laughed as i ran out of the room and she headed off to the showers

END OF FLASHBACK

Tasha, Tasha, tasha

She's in trouble, i have to find her