Chapter Six

Grayson's POV

"What the hell did you just say?" I muttered.

After taking Erika outside and trusting her with him, he came back empty-handed. Which means Asher failed to protect my surrogate and now she's in the line of death. I massage my temple after hearing it, like any moment I'm gonna take my gun out.

"Look, it's not my fault. You asked me to walk her instead of you, she's not my responsibility. I did not sign for this."

I glare at him sharply, "Are you out of your mind? I couldn't believe you didn't even think of following her? How useless you are, Asher."

"Take that back, Gray. I do my part and it's time for you to do yours. She's your responsibility and wait, there's more. Whoever he is, he planned this."

"Of course he did, Asher. Do you think he is stupid like you? Did he send you a message?" I asked.

"Actually, he did. Thank you for asking. Before they shot us repeatedly, he told me to tell you this. His boss wants you to pick her up at the same place at the same time, he even told me not to be late."

I wiped my face in frustration, "Where exactly that place, Asher. I am not a fortune teller to predict the place!"

"Chill, bro. West side, abandon building."

I slammed the table before exhaling. Asher is testing my patience because of his idiocy, however, I must let him live for now because he's still my friend and my partner in crime. Even though he's kinda stupid.

So, I open my table drawer and assemble my gun. I didn't use this for so long, not unless there's a very special occasion, this gun was reserved for annoying people like him.

"What's your plan now?" He asked.

I glanced at him before putting all my attention into my gun. Wiping it and testing its features, however, I need to confirm the exact place because whoever that person is, he wouldn't stay in one location.

"Where's Nicho?"

"He followed the van that took Erika."

"Called him. We need to know where he is," I said.

"Right away, boss."

Eventually, they manage to call Nicho. And that's a good sign he's still alive, not dead.

"You have a clear sight? Do you see her?"

[Apparently not. But I believe they take Erika inside. However, there are loads of men outside waiting for you.]

"He wanted to welcome me, then. Don't worry, we'll give them a warm thank you. Wait for us."

[Noted.]

"So, shall we go?" Asher asked and the excitement can be traced to his face.

I smirked and muttered, "Let's go. We have a party to catch."

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Erika's POV

"Give me $30 and I'll give you $50 in return."

"What? That's freaking unfair, dude. I lend you $30 and you're going to pay me after one year. $150."

"Fine. Deal."

Those voices linger in my ears, enough to wake me up. However, darkness greeted me and I remember they abducted me in order to use against Grayson.

And even remember how terrified I was when those men started shooting, that is the second time I felt my life was in danger. Obviously, I'm in danger.

"Looks like our guest is already awake," That man's voice made my thoughts pause.

"Where am I? Where did you take me?" I asked.

"It doesn't matter where place you at right now, as I thought it's none of your business?" He replied.

I can smell paint and dust. Combined together and it's not good if you asked, it give me headaches.

Practically, my brain wanted to explode.

"How about give your husband a call?" He placed a phone to my ears, and can hear it ringing while my eyes was still blindfolded.

Eventually, someone pick up the call and my hopes increase immediately.

[Whose this?] That was Grayson's voice.

"Help me, Gray! Please! They captured me!" I start getting scared because I don't see anything around me, and second this man's gun is in my head.

[Erika? Where are you?]

"I have no idea where am I. All I remember he take me and hit me with his gun, help me! Please!"

[We'll save you. Calm down.]

"Please, I don't wanna die. My brother need m—" I didn't finish my word when he took the phone out of my ear, then talked to Grayson himself.

They having a conversation and didn't know what're they trying to negotiate. I never signed up for this!

"Your wife has five million dollars debt to us while I couldn't imagine how she end up become your wife, if there's plenty of beautiful women out there."

"Well, I wouldn't touch her if you came here on time and keep my hands out of her. But if your late? I am sure my boys would love to start the party!"

"No!" I shouted in fear.

He slapped me, "Shut the f*ck up!"

"Here's the deal, Grayson Martinez. I want your dog out of this negotiation, and bring me the money! My wounds still fresh after that Asher guy beat me up!" He mumble.

"I'll give you 30 minutes!" He ended the call.

He grab my jaw tightly, "You should be thankful. I'm going to spare your gorgeous body this time."

"Your mom had the same body like yours, and she sold her soul to me as a payment. But still not even enough to pay all her debt! Well, I must say I'm very lucky to f*ck her daughter like her!" He laughed like a madman.

I spit on his face causing him to let me go, "You are stupid, dirty b*stard! Go to hell!"

"How dare you!" He slap me again, but this time my lips pop and bleed.

"Let's see if you can still talked back to me after my boys torture your man. He'll definitely beg us not to kill him, and I'll be delighted to show him no mercy."

He left me and I started crying quietly, which I have to endure this life for my brother. I choose this over myself because somehow my brother's life is more important than mine, that's why I can do everything to cure him.

Even though it means my life and dignity…