Third Person’s POV
“You have to guarantee me…” the doctor started, yet again
“Doctor, I have told you she will be just fine in our hands. She will have a doctor with her, daily.”
The doctor looked at Robert, not fully convinced.
Oh, but Robert didn’t want to lose more time with it, so, he simply walked into Claire’s room, where some people from his team were already waiting for his orders.
“Let’s move” Robert spoke “Everything ready outside?”
“Yes”
Robert approached Claire “Are you ok?”
She showed him a smile “I couldn’t be better”
“Don’t be scared with all these procedures, everything will be fine”
She smiled at him, nodding “Thank you again…”
*At Aphrodite*
“It was him! I just know it!!” Fritz yelled
“And what do you suggest us to do?!” Roy snapped back “We have no damn proof! Plus, the other b*tch isn’t signed in any hospital or isn’t anywhere to be seen around the island!”
“We should have killed him when we had the chance…” Fritz whispered
“Oh, and that would finish all of our problems, wouldn’t it, Fritz?” Renner suddenly caught both men talking
“Renner.” Roy spoke
“Why are you not looking for her?!” She snapped
“I have sent men…”
“YOU, idiots!” Renner yelled “go search for her, NOW!”
“What about…”
“Let ME deal with that” she snapped
Both men looked down and left the room with no further words.
*Somewhere around Paradise Island*
“Are you comfortable?” Robert asked, as Claire laid on his bed
“I am, Robert…” she smiled “But… uh… where will you sleep then?”
“Do not worry about that, now”
“But…”
“Tom went to get some food for all of us.” Robert smiled, sitting next to her
“He’s sweet”
“Yeah” Robert looked at her “The doctor is heading here, he’ll soon arrive. Are you feeling good?”
“I am, no pain, at all” Claire smiled
“Good” Robert looked at her “Look, uh… Claire…” He took a deep breath as she curiously looked at him “Belle mentioned you once were… well, differently treated, in that place. You had… other room and… other privileges”
Claire looked down “Yes…”
“So, uh… you know other areas of that place, apart from what the other ladies know”
“Yes, I do”
Robert looked at her, adrenaline rushing through his body “Can you tell me… everything you know about that place?”
“Will you take Belle and Zoe out of there?” Claire asked him
“If I can… I will take all the ladies out of there”
Claire smiled “Do you have some paper? I could draw the place…”
Robert smiled “Thank you, Claire”
*A few days later*
Robert was reaching his place, after one more night at Aphrodite. He had dropped by to get some breakfast, since he had Claire home now and, honestly, he barely had the time to cook.
Once he arrived, he noticed Tom at the couch, waiting for him, and no sign of the doctor around.
“Doctor left, if you’re wondering” Tom whispered, rubbing his eyes “She said Claire is perfectly fine, and she just left a couple of analgesics and antipyretics just in case she’s fever or in pain.” He explained
Robert dropped the food on the kitchen’s table, he was sleepy as hell, also.
“So… I see you can’t leave Claire now” Robert chuckled, teasing Tom.
“Shut up… I just want my sister back. It’s been too long”
“But you are here” Robert said, sitting on the couch
Tom frowned “Are you crazy? Besides, it’s not like she would ever be interested… she’s always ‘Robert this… Robert that…’, it’s annoying.”
“Woah, woah….” Robert chuckled “Are you telling ME… you are jealous of… me?”
“WHAT?!” Tom snapped “Oh, please, I’m out, gonna get some sleep”
Robert giggled as the kid left his house.
It was more than noticeable that he had a crush on Claire. Poor girl, of course she would not return the sentiment… at least not now. She was in the same position as Belle. All she could feel was probably repulse towards any kind intimacy.
“What’s going on?” A sleepy Claire appeared in the living room, still yawning.
“Nothing Claire, we didn’t mean to wake you up, I’m sorry”
“It’s ok”
“I brought you some breakfast” Robert said
She smiled “Thank you, Robert.” She whispered “Have you had any sleep?”
“Nah, I’m gonna take a nap now” he whispered
“Please sleep on the bed… it’s much more comfortable” she whispered
“Claire it’s fine, really.” Robert smiled, getting comfortable on the couch
“Hey…” Claire sat next to him “The bed is free” she whispered “And even if it wasn’t, Robert. It’s just to sleep”
Robert looked at her. She had really grown to trust him, to say those words.
Well, he was glad, of course. He didn’t think she had any reason not to trust him.
But, yes, it was quick.
“You took me out of that place, Robert…” she whispered “I will never be able to repay you that…” Her eyes got watery “And I just knew, by then, you could not be anyone like the people from that pit… You just couldn’t”
“Hey…” he wiped her tears away “It’s another world out here. It’s still cruel, it is…” he smiled “But you’re free now, you can make your own choices. And you can get to know people. And decided if they deserve your trust or not”
Claire looked away, letting the tears fall.
It was still unbelievable.
She was free from the pit.
“You do”
Robert smiled “It’s time to smile, Claire” he softly pulled her into a hug “I hope those are happy tears”
“They a-are” she nervously whispered, before letting herself relax into his shoulder.
Belle really could be relaxed, she was in good hands.
*At Aphrodite, that night*
Robert was about to enter the club, when he received a call from Gordon.
“Reilly”
“Robert… I have news”
“Fill me”
“We have found a new clubs.”
His eyes widened “Where?”
“Michigan, Texas and there’s something in Mexico we are not sure, yet”
“There are probably even more”
“I know, Reilly.” Gordon said “You know it is really risky to invade that club while we have no idea of how big this trafficking group is, do you not?”
Robert looked down.
Yes, he knew.
But he couldn’t wait anymore.
He just had to take Belle out of there.
“Don’t worry Gordon.”
“Reilly, I know you…”
“Don’t. Worry” Robert said, before disconnecting the call.
“Good night” He waved to the security men before entering the club.
*Meanwhile, with Renner*
“You are telling me he got a phone call before entering the club, just a few minutes ago” she looked at the security guy
“That is right, madam”
“What did you hear?”
“It was really short, he simply asked “where”, said “There are probably more” and told whoever he was talking to not to worry”
Renner looked at him suspiciously “Get his phone”
The guy’s eyes widened “H-How?”
“Tell him you suspect he’s carrying drugs or something… whatever! Be original!” Renner snapped “Just get his damn phone”
*At Aphrodite*
“Woah, just look if she is not the most beautiful lady in the room” Robert smiled as he spotted Belle, at her usual spot
She smiled at him, glancing at him in his new suit. Didn’t he look good?
“I was waiting for you” she whispered
He smiled, approaching her “I’m here, and I have news” he whispered in her ear.
Her curiosity instantly hit its peak “Let’s get to the room, now”
He chuckled, devilishly “Oh, in a hurry, my lady?”
She frowned at him, before smiling. He always managed to put a smile on her face.
“Sir, wait”
Belle frowned when she noticed the security guy was calling for Robert.
“Me?”
“Yes, you” the big guy approached
“What is it?”
“Turn around”
Robert frowned “What the hell?”
“You have drugs.”
“What the f*ck?!” Robert snapped, but immediately earned a punch on his face
“Robert!” Belle yelled
“Don’t be funny with me” The security guy grabbed Robert and hit him against the wall.
The cop quickly acted, he knew the guys couldn’t be just suspicious of drugs on him.
Drugs.
That’s funny.
Someone sent them.
“AH!” the security guy yelled when Robert threw him back and punched him, but quickly, other security guy showed up.
Robert glanced at Belle, not only he knew he had no chance against two big guys like them, he knew if he got into trouble, they probably wouldn’t let him enter the club ever again.
“Sh*t” Robert cursed, trying to create a quick plan B, immediately.
“Ah” Robert groaned as he was hit, yet again, by the security guy.
Once again, abruptly thrown against the wall, he felt them inspecting him. They took his bloody wallet, phone and… sh*t...
“Robert…” Belle quickly approached him, worried.
“Hmph” he groaned in pain, standing up “I’m fine…”
“Please tell me you didn’t have your badge with you…” she whispered, hugging him
Robert closed his eyes.
Yes.
Belle had always warned him
And he never listened.
Every day he walked into the cage of the lion and without protection.
And now, that was the result.
“I had”
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