Chapter 14 *The unexpected guest*

Marley's head raised up to confirm the voice.

She was right. It was him. 

How did the hell did he find her?

A man sat on her kitchen stool and grinned at her through yellow-brownish teeth.

“I finally found you.” He chuckled and Marley's stomach churned inside.

“I wasn't hiding at the first place.” Marley said and the bulky fellow behind her dragged her hair up making her wince in pain.

He forced her into a kneeling position.

“You say you weren't hiding.” The man snickered.

“Then why couldn't I find you?”

“Maybe you were too dumb.” Marley replied viciously and she received a hair yank from behind.

“You haven't chabged. You are still as feisty as before.” The man admired. “And still as beautiful.” His lustful eyes roamed over her which almost made her puke.

“I still like you.”

“You shouldn't have broken into my house and make me kneel before you if you like me.”

“Well girlie, when it comes to business I treat everyone the same way, even the ones I like.” The man got up and came before her.

He scrunched to her level.

“Where is my money girlie?”

“I owe you no money crook.”

The man wet his lips with his tongue. “Don't play with me girl.”

“Your father was in a huge debt before he died.”

“He paid it all before he died, I saw his bank statements.” Marley snapped at him.

“That wasn't all girl. He took a big loan from me right after that. He owed me girl and couldn't pay before he kissed the world goodbye.” 

The man sighed. “He shouldn't have been a bad daddy, leaving his little girl with a huge debt to pay.”

Marley's eyes turned red and she spat on his face before she could stop herself.

A slap was reciprocated and her head tilted sideways.

“Bitch.” The man cursed and gripped her hair, yanking it hard so she could face him.

“Don't play with me and don't upset me. I could kill you right here and right now and no one would do anything about it.”

The man breathed in as if calming himself. “I don't like hitting girls especially pretty ones like you. I'm giving you just three weeks, arrange my money before I come looking for you.”

He released her hair and got up.

“My money or your life. It depends on you girl.

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Marley placed an ice pack on her face after they left.

She went into her room, it was in a mess.

Her jewelry box was opened and nothing was left in it.

Fuck you. She cursed.

Her files. Her heart skipped.

And she went to her safe box. She put a pin combination and it clicked open.

She exhaled in relief, all the documents were intact.

They couldn't access it.

She texted someone.

~Don was here.~

~What?! Did he do something rash?~ A text came back.

~No, I'm fine.~ Marley grimaced at the pain strucking her left chin where she was hit.

~I want you to evacuate that place. Come back to the headquarters.~ The text read.

~No! I can't leave not until the mission is complete.~

~You can continue the mission over here.~

~I can't. Anthonio already knows this place.~

The message showed three dots, the receiver was typing and Marley immediately texted.

~Don’t try to stop me.~

After some minutes a text came up.

~Just stay safe. We will deal with Don.~

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Two pair of eyes from the shadows watched Don and his men get into their cars and zoom off before stepping out from the shadows.

A man in black overall and a face cap stared at the apartment lighted inside.

He took out his phone.

“Someone raided her house and waited for her to get home. She met them when she came back.” He spoke to the receiver.

“I'm not sure what happened inside but I recognize one of the men. His name is Don, he is a loan shark and also a bastard.”

“Don't worry Boss. I'll find out what was being discussed inside.”

He watched Marley's house for some minutes before leaving.

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Marley stared at the computer before her but didn't see anything at all.

She was in deep thought.

She knew Don wasn't bluffing when he said three weeks. She knew how he operated and how devious he was.

She knew her father had gone to Don for a huge loan, she remembered lashing out at him for even getting involved with a person like Don.

She had gone through hell to gather half of the money and she had given it to her Dad, he had also gathered the remaining half and had cleared the debt.

Now Don is back stating Father had taken a loan again.

But what for?

She sighed wearily.

“Any objections Miss Neils?”

Her mind snapped back and she saw her boss and her fellow colleague staring at her.

She had forgotten she was in a meeting and had zone out.

She cleared her throat. “No ma'am.”

“I thought as much.” Her boss continued with what she was saying and Marley tried not to slip into her thoughts.

After the meeting, Sofia blocked her way. They haven't spoken since that paper store incident.

Marley had left immediately after seeing Sofia's smirk.

“Hey Marley.”

Marley eyed her. What does this conniving bitch wants?

“Hmmmm…. You haven't said anything since that day.” Sofia said.

“And what did you want me to say? It's your life and your body. You can screw anyone you want and by the way Mick and I are no longer an item.”

Marley stepped away from her moving to the door but stopped when she heard Sofia scoffed.

“Who do you think you are? Always acting like a self-righteous bitch.” She heard Sofia mutter.

Marley snickered and turned back.

“At least I'm not a whore who goes around screwing bastards in store rooms. And by the way I forgot to tell you.” Marley lips curled up. 

“Thank you for fucking my trash.” Her heart felt at peace when she saw Sofia's face reddened.

Marley went out before she could reply her.

Bitch.

How dare she speak to her in that manner after betraying her trust, acting like a saint while she was just a fucking hypocrite.

Marley humphed then sighed.

This wasn't what she should be dealing with. Don was still on her neck.

How was she going to settle the debt?

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“Mom.” Anthonio hugged the petite woman before him, who was grinning from ear to ear.

“My son… how long has it been?” She pouted.

“Ohh Mom, don't be so dramatic. It's has only been a month.”

The woman exclaimed. “One month you say! And you brush it off as nothing.”

Anthonio shook his head and entered into the house.

He came over to have dinner with his mother and sister and it warmed his heart.

He has missed his mother alot but didn't visit because he knew how emotional she becomes when talking to him.

Always inspecting him secretly, as if she was looking for any clue of illness or fatigue or even a piece or remnant of the boy that had existed five years ago.

Anthonio always felt vulnerable under his mom's eyes and he had kept away for one month.

“Brother!” Mandy came out of the kitchen and ran to hug him which he returned.

“Little one.” He ruffled her hair.

Her chin shot up with defiance. “Stop calling me that.” 

“I won't.” Anthonio chuckled, sitting down.

“Mom.” She whined to the woman who couldn't keep her eyes off of her son.

Anthonio took the napkin and set it on his lap then he noticed something.

There wer

e four plates on the table instead of three.

“Are we expecting anyone, Mom?”

His mother giggled. “Yes my boy.”

“Who?” Anthonio asked just as the doorbell rang.

“She is here.” Mrs Kalvey rushed to the door.