Wait. Is this real?
I want to pinch myself, while I'm looking petrified at the man in front of me.
It's him.
I found him. Again.
Our gaze stays locked, as none of us seem able to take his eyes off.
He stares at me darkly. Shock obvious plastered on his face, but soon changes into something different.
Dangerous and dominant. Making my legs weak and my heart accelerate.
He gives me a once over, until his eyes fell on our holding hands.
I unintentionally squeeze Isaac's hand, feeling the danger radiating from him.
He sees my move and clenches his jaw.
Fuck.
He is mad.
I gulp nervously and even though I want to, I can't stop myself from glancing at him.
He is so handsome.
Exactly like the last time I saw him. With his dark clothes and jewelry.
A fallen angel.
''Well, well...it took you long enough.''
The voice brings me out of my thoughts.
I look at the pale guy in the middle. He is the one from the garage.
Isaac clicks his tongue, before he spats annoyed. ''Let's get over with this.''
''What's with the hurry? Don't you miss me, brother?''
My jaw falls on the floor and I turn my head to him.
What the hell?
I can feel Isaac tensing, but he doesn't show any emotion.
''Just give me the stuff Brody'' he says, clearly losing his patience.
''Fine.'' The other one responds with a sarcastic smile on his face.
He takes a small package and handed to him.
''You've never brought a girl before. I guess you must be someone special.''
I feel his gaze and look away, hoping he doesn't recognize me.
Isaac puts the package in his back pocket and turns to me.
Opening the zipper of his jacket, I'm currently wearing, he takes a roll of cash and throws it to him.
He catches it, with a slight smirk on his face.
''Can I trust you?''
Isaac shrugs his shoulders giving him a challenging look.
''I don't know, can you? I mean we are family after all right?''
I sense the irony and so does the other guy.
''Which means I should probably count them.''
Not knowing what to do I keep my eyes on the floor. It takes everything in me not to look up, pretty sure Jackson's eyes are still one me.
I can feel his intense stare and I inevitably search for him.
Bad move.
His eyes are darker than ever, glued not only to me, but on the man beside me.
Isaac seems to catch his gaze and gives him a small smirk.
''Hello to you too Jack.''
Shit they know each other.
Jackson doesn't say anything. He just stars, trying to control whatever goes on his mind.
''I'm two thousand short.'' Isaac's brother says.
''I know. It's my cut.'' He responds calmly and I take a breath.
Fuck why do I always have to be in this position?
A laugh sounds, but it doesn't come from the pale guy.
It's from someone else. The third man in the room.
I was too occupied to notice him, since he was silent until now.
I look at him moving from the shadows. He seems older than the rest of them.
Maybe around his 30s?
I see his figure moving in front of us. The black of his hair come in contrast with his pale skin.
Don't tell me he is family too.
''Funny. Thinking you have the right to take your cut out of MY product.''
He speaks calmly, but the seriousness of his voice, doesn't suit the smile on his face.
''I would take it anyway. I thought saving you guys some time.''
I wanna slap Isaac so bad right now.
Why does he not understand we are in trouble? The man is crazy. I can't be the only one noticing it.
The guy nods, before he says in a low tone ''I should thank you then.''
And in a swift move a gun is aiming us.
*
Fuck we are going to die.
That's all I'm thinking, looking at the gun pointed in our direction.
I really, really don't want to die.
There are so many things in my pocket list, I didn't have the chance to do.
Climbing the pyramids, skydiving, swim nude in the ocean.
Damn! I haven't had sex yet. I don't want to die virgin.
My lips start tremble and I feel tears building up. The man in front moves towards us, aiming the gun directly in Isaac's face.
''Maybe I should give you your cut and let you spend it on the other side. Although, I'm not sure if you are going to find a pussy so good there.'' He says, nodding at me.
My heart skips several beats and I can't find myself to feel offended by his words. I'm too horrified for this.
''Or...I should blow her pretty head up and take away any chance of getting sucked by her again.'' He points the gun at me, touching my forehead.
I want to look away, but I can't.
My eyes stay fixed on his, sending shivers down my spine.
God please don't let me die today.
He tittles his head examining my form before he says, not breaking our gaze, ''Would you like that?'' and I know the question was not for me.
''If I knew you would become so grumpy about it, I would've wait for you to give me my payment in person. Since you like to see me that much.''
I don't even know how Isaac keeps his cool in the situation we are in, I want to scream and hug him at the same time, but most of all, I want to get out of here.
The man chuckles darkly lowering his gun and I take a shaky breath.
''You are funny. That's what I like about you.''
''That and the fact I sell double than your other dealers.'' Isaac adds.
He looks at him with a smirk across his face before he says.
''And that's why I'll let you slip this time.''
I exhale deeply closing my eyes for a moment.
Thank You.
''But...you need to be punished. To make sure you are not going to repeat your mistake.''
I look at Isaac confused and for the first time tonight, I see his calm mask waver.
He clenches my hand tight, before he says, ''Next time.''
The man laughs again. ''You know I can't do that Isaac. You are like dogs, If I let you go without a punishment, you will end up doing it all over again. And we don't want that right?''
His eyes sparkle under the lights, but there is nothing human in them.
My heart drops at the sound of his words and I feel like crying.
''I think it's better to continue this in a closer circle.''
My Joker. I almost forgot he was here...although this time his voice, doesn't bring any comfort in me.
The man's eyes flicker on my face, before he says. ''I love a good audience.''
''Well a good audience becomes, a good witness, which in our case isn't really helpful.''
''We can handle it.'' The man insists.
''She is leaving. Now.'' Isaac says in a firm tone, making him raise an eyebrow.
He stays silent for a little looking at us, before he finally says. ''I guess she does.''
I stare at him blankly, having no idea about what just happened.
Am I free to go?
I feel Isaac's hands turn me to him and he looks me in the eyes.
''Follow Jackson. He is going to take you out of here. Stop at a convenient store. Somewhere public. And call Rob.''
He adds the last sentence in a low tone, handing me his phone.
''What about you?'' I ask concerned.
''I'll be fine princess. Don't worry about it.''
I want to scream and tell him not to call me like that. I want to drag him with me. I can't leave him behind.
Me heart clenches at the thought of it. What if they kill him?
I shake my head and try to change his mind. ''I'll wait for you.''
He stares at me deeply for a second, before he says in a serious tone.
''You are going. End of story. Daphne.''
He adds my name in the end taking me by surprise. It's the first time he calls me with it since we met.
Smiling lightly at my stunned face, he comes closer bringing his face int front of mine.
''One for the road.'' He whispers, leaving a soft kiss on my lips.
I don't have the time to comprehend what just happened, when I hear a slow clapping from behind us.
The black haired man, smiles mockingly and I feel Isaac pushing me towards the exit.
''Go''
And just like that I follow my Joker, with another man's taste on my lips.
***
I hope you enjoy it.
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