" Hahaha , " -
" I'm sure you were like , where did he shoot ... Where ? " - Luciano continued teasing .
I opened my eyes to see him still laughing .
" And look , your friend there has been trembling since the second shot "- he pointed to Beatrice who looked so uneasy .
" Beatrice ! What's wrong ? "- I turned to her .
She was sweating all over and as she had a frightened look on her face as she pointed to her throat .
" She's having an anxiety attack , obviously . "- Luciano remarked with a shrug .
" Calm down , Beatrice . "- Maya reassured and began to stroke her back but it was of no use . She was still suffering while Luciano sat back on his human chair .
" Can we help her at least , "- Mark asked Luciano with gritted teeth .
" I guess , "- he replied then began whistling .
" Look into my eyes , Beatrice . "- he calmly instructed while I stared at them in wonder . I hope Beatrice turns out fine . She turned to look into his eyes and began to calm down a little.
" I , whew , 2 , whew , 3 , whew , 4 , whew " he guided Beatrice until she relaxed .
" Tha- thank you , "- she breathed out and continued with her breathing exercises . A hint of red colour splashed her cheeks while still staring at Mark .
" Hmmm , maybe the red cheeks thing must be contagious ."- I mumbled to myself .
" Ok that's enough , people . I'm getting like seriously bored . " - he whined then separated us .
" You know what ? I remember the day you supposedly beat me up like it was yesterday . I feel like reminiscing about it . "- he said .
"I said I was sorry "- I mumbled with glares .
" Oh you'll be very sorry soon , "- his face darkened immediately once he stared at me .
" I was minding my own business when you came from no where and punched me . Hmm the first lady to lay her hands on me . "- he began with devious smirk .
" I already had an argument with my dad and was just walking it off you know , Yes Ssscarlet --- Mama's boy had daddy problems . "- he held my hand and twisted it .
" Arghhh ! "- I silently yelled out my pain .
" Sorry , "- he mumbled with a smile and let me go .
" I asked what was wrong with you but you told me to ask myself that * laughs evilly * , I got a tad bit angry and asked what was wrong with you again while I strangled you. You breathed out * leave me alone * . You kicked me in my sensitive area then pounced on me again . "- he turned to Mark this time .
" Then you came and if I remember correctly , your exact words were * calm down , Tigress * "- he finished then came to stand in front of me .
" You need a bigger punishment , "- he whispered slowly in my ears
" I want you , Ssscarlet to take this gun and shoot porcupine " - he said and forcefully made me stand on my feet . He continued to push me until I was now standing face to face with Mark .
" I want you to shoot him right in his very beating heart , "- he pointed to Mark with a victorious chuckle .
" I - I can't , "- I managed to say with my voice almost croaked .
" Yes you can ! "- I jumped a little by his scream . " Sorry , "- he mumbled .
" I'm not like my dad and you know it , "- I audibly whispered to him .
" Fine , then let me help you with that "- he held the gun up and pointed it at him and immediately began trembling when the gun touched his chest .
" Please don't do this "- my voice almost inaudible .
" Yes you can , kill him "- he mumbled further as he guided me to the trigger .
The pleading voices of my friends were silenced when guns were pointed at them .
" Leniently silence them , "- He faustratingly commanded .
My eyes became blurry when I saw Mark smile at me .
" You can't make me do this , Mr. Luciano . "- I whispered .
" Kill him alone or have your other four friends torturably killed in front of you ! "- he warned then brought the gun back to Mark's chest.
I looked at the three of them and saw their mouths covered with duck tape and Beatrice's eyes also turned red from crying so much . Their hands tied behind their back as they dejectedly looked at the ground . Kelvin was still lying on floor unconscious and we couldn't even touch not to talk of helping him .
" I'm not my father , Mr . Luciano . I can't kill . I can't take a life , "- I turned to face him .
" You HAVE to kill him , think about it Ssscarlet . What is one person to four people . Think carefully "- he mumbled into my ear while digging his fingernails deep into my arm .
I let out a whimper as he pushed me to the floor .
" You have five seconds to decide either I just kill all of them and send you , to a place no one will ever find you . Clock is ticking ... "- he treathened with his gun already pointed to Beatrice .
" Five "
" Please don't do this , please I can't . I just can't , "- I joined my hands .
" Four , three "-
" Please ! " - I whispered but kept strong even though the tears were begging to flow .
I can't cry , no one is ever going to make me cry ; no one .
" Two "
" I'm sorry about your mother , "- I said with my head bowed .
" You didn't know her so don't you give me that pity condolence ! "- he yelled .
" I understand Mr . Luciano but I'm not sure your mom would be happy to see her boy turn out like this , would she ? "- I continued .
" She didn't deserve what my dad did to her , "- he mumbled as tears escaped down his cheek .
" I didn't know her well but I'm sure she was a wonderful woman , " - I replied and took careful steps to his side .
" I didn't want this... you know , "- he mumbled .
" HANDS IN THE AIR , DE VIL ! " - I heard someone yell behind us .
It was the police and they already had Luciano's men lying unconscious everywhere.
He quickly took the gun and pointed it to my head.
" Stay where you are or I'll shoot her , "- he said and started to move backwards .
" Please leave my daughter alone , "- Blonde Lady pleaded with watery eyes .
" Then stay where you are , "- he commanded and walked further --- the rest becoming blurry figures step by step .
He made me keep running alongside him with the gun now directed to the stomach . We kept running till a river came to view .
" Why are you doing this ? "- I stopped running .
" Because I didn't have a choice , "- he replied then took a seat on a rock by a flowing river. "
" You do now , "- I replied .
" I feel you wish to start afresh and live all this behind ? "- I asked and pointed at everything .
" You may or may not be right * sadly chuckles * but my dad won't let me , I don't know but I think he finds joy in my misery . "- he replied then threw a stone into the river .
" You have your mother's heart , "- I said as I took a seat beside him .
" And how would you know that ? "- he asked with a scoff .
" Because it's only a good mother who will do everything she can to not get her son into dirty businesses even if it meant her death , "- I replied .
" I miss her so much , "- he mumbled to himself even though I could hear him .
" I would be glad to give you that opportunity , Luciano . "- I said with a smile .
" How ? "- staring into my eyes .
" I mean who knows , I might have tripped and hit my head which made me fall unconscious so I'm guessing I never knew where you went ... "- I replied with a shrug , standing .
" Why are you doing this for me after everything I put you through ? "-
" Because you're good man at heart and I would also love to have an involvement in your mother's smile where ever she is now . She deserves her last wish to come through , doesn't she ? " - I was taken aback when he took my hand and squeezed it .
" You might not get a chance to escape if you continue numbing my hand . "- I managed to say .
" Sorry about that * scratches his head , only if she'll forgive me for the countless crimes I've committed . "- he said with a sigh .
" I'm sure she will , you ARE a Mama's boy after all . "- I said in between laughs .
" Yeah and I'll always be a Mama's boy . * Begins to ran * , I'll never forget this opportunity you've given me . Thank you . "- his last words before dashing away with a smile .
I smiled to myself and laid on the floor with my eyes closed .
A few minutes later .
"Scarlet ! "- I heard a familiar voice . Ryan ?
I kept my eyes closed for a while .
" Hm "- I eventually replied and held my head " what happened ? "- I asked in a whisper.
" We found you unconscious , "- Blonde lady responded with a tight hug .
" What did he do to you ? "- she later asked breaking the hug.
" I don't know , I might - have - have tripped and fell . "- I replied groaning in fake pain .
" No need to worry , at least you're safe and I met your friend too . He wasn't a figment of your imagination and I'm sorry I didn't believe you . "- she said with a smile and helped me up .
Ryan carefully hugged then told me how much he missed me .
" Yeah , yeah . Where did you go ? " - I asked him with a playful hit on his arm .
" I'm an undercover agent , give me a break . "- he joked .
" That's cool , "- I replied with a shrug then held my head with a hiss .
" Don't worry , I will get you some medicines when we get home , "- Blonde lady reassured .
" Thank you Mr . Porcupine --- for being a great help to my stubborn daughter here . "- she shook his hand while I stood there in shock .
" I have a surprise for you , I'll be back in a minute ~ "- she excused .
" You're a .... "-
" Guess you know about that but no need , I'm not following in my Grandfather's foot steps . "- he replied then did a shush sign , hugged me one more time then left .
" Scarlet , Guess what your surprise is ! "- she asked in excitement .
" What is it , just tell me * giggles * "- I smiled .
" Well ...Meet Phoebe , my daughter ! "
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Hi Phoebe * waves excitedly *