where I should've been (EDITING)

chapter 45

    We started running towards the exit, shooting anyone that was in our way. I held Vanessa tightly, not wanting to lose her for the second time.

     We finally got to where our car was. Red was about to go in the driver's seat when I spotted the blood on her left hand.

  "Red, you got shot. Gimme the keys." I said pointing to her hand.

  "There's no time for that just get in.we will switch seat when we're far away from here." She said getting in.

  The officers were still shooting. I helped Vanessa in the backseat, ducking some of the shots from the officers.

   I aimed my gun at them and shot  three of officers that was still firing shots at us.

    Red drove out of the place in speed. I didn't expect this whole mission to go sideways. But I'm happy we are all alive.

     Red was driving at an unearthly speed Right now. I just pray we don't die. Vanessa was curled up to my side. Whimpering. She looks so scared. I held her tightly. Kissing her head.

         The police car was following behind us, but they were far behind. Red's car is faster than their run down police car.

       We drove into the parking lot of a restaurant. "Are you insane?! We are being chased and you're stopping at a restaurant?!" I yelled at Red who is way too calm.

   "Here, get down. There's a car waiting for us here." She said throwing me a key.

   I immediately got down and helped Vanessa down. Red pointed the car and we ran towards it.

    I helped Vanessa into the back seat.she can't even move properly due to the shock. I got in the driver's seat while Red got into the passenger seat.

   We drove out of the restaurant towards Faith's house. We've already lost the  police. I'm not even surprised we lost them.

        We go to Faith's house. I helped Vanessa out. Red is holding up pretty well, but I will have to remove the bullet from her hand once we get into the house.

   "Red are you okay?" I asked just to be sure.

  "Yes I am. I just need to get this stupid bullet out of me." She groaned.

    Everyone was waiting patiently in the living room for us. "Mommyyyy..." Dami yelled running towards Vanessa.

      The entire Lagos police force is looking for y'all. Faith informed us.

   "That can be taken care of.... In the meantime, Red follow me to the bathroom so I can take the bullet out." I said taking Red to the bathroom.

     She sat on the counter. While I removed the bullet from her. Apparently she was shot on the shoulder. I cleaned the wound and wrapped it up with a bandage.

    We walked out of the bathroom. To the living room, Laurel was having a deep conversation with Vanessa, who was seated with her knees pressed to her chest.

      "I know the inspector general. We will meet up with him tommorow and have him call off the search." Red said patting my shoulder.

   "Great.....what would I have done without you?"

   "You would probably have been dead" she said shrugging.

   "You're not going home right?"

   "I am. My girlfriend will kill me if I don't return and also kill me when I return with an injury."

   "You have a girlfriend?!" I asked surprised. I know she does give off gay vibes, but I didn't actually know she would actually be the type to be in a relationship.

  "I don't like repeating myself.....now bye. Goodnight lovelies." She waved everyone and even ruffled Dami's hair.

   I walked her to her car and hugged her. "Thank you so much Red."

   "Oh, it was nothing. Im actually happy you called me. I haven't had so much fun in a while. I should be thanking you." She said and got in her car.

   I got back into the house and was met by Dami.i picked her up kissing her cheeks making her giggle.

   "Daddy you came back like you promised."

   "Yes,baby. I never break my promises."

  "So we can now go back home?"

  "Yes, after Im done taken care of some stuff." She nodded and rested her head on my shoulder. I've really missed this kid so much.

   I looked over at Vanessa, who was in Laurel embrace making me smile.

     Finally, I got my girls back.....