“The counter has been compromised Nathe, I didn’t include an unexpected attack, and I think Angelina has been hit. We’ve to lay low until the bullets stops, they would want to rush in to finish us off, that’s when we attack. For now, we try as much as possible to stay alive.” Nick yelled back amidst the sound of bullets hitting different spots in the living room. “You won’t last long just laying there Nick, you’re going to get hit for sure, and these guys doesn’t seem to be stopping soon,” Simon was talking on top of his voice so Nick would be able to hear him. He had been in a similar situation when he was serving in the army, a machine gun tends to shoot for close to five minutes, depending on the size of the weapon. The fact that the bullets were tearing apart the house confirmed that it was a large machine gun and might be going for more than five minutes. He had to do something before any of them got hit again. Why would someone want him dead so badly, Simon couldn’t bring him

Diana hesitated for a second, staring closely at Simon to confirm her curiosity, there was no doubt; he was the same man that had kissed her when he was drunk some nights ago. She was standing still, by the side of the taxi door, unsure if she should go on and help him. The Taxi driver didn’t step out of the vehicle, he had to be cautious, kidnappers used different means to lure their victims. He couldn’t trust Simon just yet. “Don’t just stand there, help me; she’s dying,” Simon called out, he was really tired and frustrated, his hands were heavy; carrying Angelina all through the woods, it wasn’t very easy. Even for a soldier like himself. Diana gasped and ran towards Simon, she was feeling somewhat awkward, being with him. She wondered if he remembered her or not, well, he wouldn’t; he was totally drunk that day. She helped him relieve the weight of Angelina on his hands, and they carried her to the back seat of the taxi. They both sat at the back seat with Angelina in the mid

Diana’s heartbeat rate suddenly increased, she was gripped with fear. He had caught her off guard again, although she had the thought that he might be here but she didn’t really think he’d come back so soon. She stood by the door, her heart was pounding, all she could hear was the tickle of the clock in her room and all she could see was the hilarious smile on Gonzalez face. She knew what he was here for, but she hadn’t gotten an answer yet; she was never going to get an answer either way. Seeing Gonzalez sitting on her bed made her question herself for not seeking Nick, she wished Nick could just appear from nowhere and save her. But wishes weren’t horses. “You didn’t think I’ll give you like a week right?” Gonzalez was the one to break the silence. He unbuttoned his blazers and crossed his legs, leaving that sinister smile on his face. Diana didn’t respond, what could she possibly say; she was still trembling with fear inside. She hadn’t regained her composure yet. But still, she

Simon didn’t fake the shocked look on his face this time, he was really shocked. He knew something had happened after seeing the way Nick looked at him. It was a kind of curious stare that said ‘tell me what you’re hiding.’ He had to do something, Nick was a detective, a very good one at that and he was a fucking marine. There was no way Nick wouldn’t find out about him, in fact it would be so easy. And once Nick knew his name wasn’t Nathe, the suspicions against him would skyrocket. Maybe he should just give in now, but the fact was still clear; even if he did give in. He wouldn’t tell Nick about him being an assassin for Freddy, that would be being stupid. And he doesn’t know anything about who was trying to kill him either, so coming out clean now was too late, Nick would suspect him either way. He needed to stay away from Nick, and the only way to do that was get out of town as soon as possible. However, there was no way he’d leave Ohio without completing his revenge. “I’m not

Diana raised her gaze to look at the customer who just occupied one of the stools, she was expecting it to be Nick, she had been expecting him since she resumed work that night. But unfortunately, it wasn’t; it was the man who made her feel nervous anytime he was around. He was looking cuter than the other day, with the light in the bar, Diana could see his real handsomeness. The blonde had front curls, and his blue eyes were glimmering, not to talk of his pink desirable lips. Diana didn’t know she had been looking at him for a few seconds and he was actually staring back at her. She gasped when she realized it and quickly went towards the shelf that held the drinks. It’s happening again, Diana thought. The same thing that happened the other night. She grabbed a bottle of bourbon and breathed out before she turned over and walked towards where Simon had occupied. Luckily, Julia was busy attending to other customers, she didn’t get to see Diana drooling over a man, but Simon was