macchina assassina

"Chica, wake up !" Xan shook me. "What time is it ?" I yawned and dragged my body out of bed. "It's eleven in the morning. Go wash your face. You look like you're about to pass out." I rolled my eyes and walked towards the bathroom. "Morning, Kïls." Asher glanced at me and frowned. "Why are your eye bags so heavy ? Can't you sleep last night ? Do you have nightmares again ?" I yawned and shook my head, "Meh. I was hungry so I went down to eat. I'm fine." "Good morning Kïla." Raven's voice rang beside my ear, pulling me to reality. "I need to speak with you later. Alone." I grabbed Asher's wrist. He gave me a weird look but nodded his head, "Sure. Come to my room at 1 o' clock." I slithered into the bathroom and slammed the door shut, locking it. "What am I going to do ?" I whispered to myself.

"Alright what do you want to talk about ?" Asher sighed and invited me inside his room. "Are you sure it's just me and you ?" I questioned. "Yes Kïls. Raven went to hit the gym, Xan went to buy groceries. Now, what is that thing you want to talk to me about ?" "Don't trust your girlfriend." "Excuse me ?" Asher pursed his lips. "She's not what she seems. Look into her phone if you don't trust me." "Are you asking me to investigate my own girlfriend ?" I exhaled deeply and pinched my eyebrows in annoyance, "I saw her talking with someone on the phone. She looks suspicious. That's not the only thing. She has white hair and blue eyes. I'm asking you to trust me. Just this once." "Fine. Give me my laptop." He flipped it open and entered her phone number. "What's the next step ?" "Dig into her contacts." "You serious ?" "Just trust me." I wrinkled my eyebrows. "There's nothing suspicious here. I know you don't like-" "Look here. What is this ?" There was an unknown number in her contacts. "It's probably just some ad calls." "No, trace the address." I commanded. "Woman, are you crazy ? Do you have paranoia ?" "Jesus christ just trace it ! Is it that hard ?" I argued. "Okay okay ! Piss off !" Asher waved his hand in the air. There was a moment of silence. "Well ?" I snorted. "..." "Asher ?" I glanced at Asher and saw his face morphed into shock. "What is it ?" I snatched the laptop and my mouth fell open. "IT'S OUR FUCKING PARENT'S ADDRESS ?" I screamed, anger boiling inside of me. "And who is Lily Ai Tanaka ? What is going on ?" "Excuse me." Asher stood up and swept his eyes. He practically ran out of the room and I could hear him bawling his heart out in the toilet. Poor Asher. I couldn't imagine how hurt he is right now. "Raven Lockwood, you are going to pay for this..." I muttered.

Raven's POV

"Wake up !" cold water was splashed on my face. My eyes fluttered open with difficulty. Everything was so blurry. I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them again. Xan was standing in front of me holding a basin. "What the hell are you doing ?" I stood up but my limbs were tied to the chair I was sitting. "What is the meaning of this ?" I strained against the ropes, searching Xan's face for answers. "You two can come in, she has awoken." he called behind his back. I lifted my eyes to see Akïla and Asher coming in. Even with her mascara smudged, she is yet breathtakingly beautiful. Her brown eyes glistened with tears, and she covered her face while she sobbed. Her intimidating stare bore into mine, as I shivered in fear. My gaze shifted to Asher and my heart broke at the sight. No, my Asher, my dear Ash, don't be like this. He stood next to Akïla with a blank look on his face. Not sadness, not anger. Just, expressionless. He stuck his hands into the pockets of his trousers and he lowered his chin to his chest. "What is the meaning of this ? Kïla, why are you crying ?" Akïla stomped towards me and glared at me with fury, "You said that you wouldn't hurt my brother ! You said that you would die for him ! And now you're working for my fucking parents ? I trusted you ! I trusted you !" How did she found that out ? I hid it pretty well ! "I don't know what you're talking about." I swallowed. "Lier !" She raised her hand and I closed my eyes, waiting for the blow. "Chica, no. She's not worth it." Xan murmured gently. Akïla took a deep breath and walked behind me. Please don't tell me she's going to rip off my wig. "Raven Lockwood. Oh, no, or should I say Lily Ai Tanaka ? That's your real name, yeah ? You have betrayed me, and most importantly, my family. You deserve to rot in hell." She ripped the wig off from my head, revealing my platinum blond hair. Xan and Asher widened their eyes. "She has ice blue eyes too. She's wearing contacts now." Akïla pointed out. So she knows. How ? "Who are you ?" Asher asked with hurt in his eyes. "Ash, I don't mean to harm you, really. Believe me when I say I love -" "So, Raven Lockwood never existed ?" "Asher..." "I am asking you, did Raven Lockwood ever exist ? She was fake ?" A lump formed in my throat. "Yes." Asher took a step backwards, "I can't do this anymore. We're done. You and me. We're done." he left the scene and Xan followed, leaving me with my heart aching. "No wait ! Asher !" I cried with tears streaming down my face. "Lily Tanaka." Akila gripped my face and spatted, "Say, where do you want your funeral to be ? California ? Or London ? I heard that cremation is free there." "Spare me..." I begged, my cheeks starting to hurt. She dug her sharp, black nails deeper into my face. "You've messed with the wrong girl." She flipped her knife from her waistband and stuck the blade in my throat. "Tell me everything. Or else, your blood will be everywhere." She smiled sinisterly. "I...I..." I stammered, unable to form a sentence. "SPEAK ! NOW !" "My... My name is Lily Ai Tanaka, I am 19 years old, half Russian and half Japanese. I am one of the most talented spies and assassins in the entire world. I speak 8 different languages, Italian, Spanish, Russian, English, Bulgarian, Japanese, Chinese, French and German. I originally work for the Russian government but later I was recruited by your parents as an assassin. They send me here to keep an eye on you and Asher." "You are really asking to die, aren't you ?" Akïla sneered. I shook my head, a solemn tear falling down my cheeks ; my body looked calm compared to how tangled my mind was. "I love Asher. I really love him... I cannot live without him..." "Then why did you betray us ? Why didn't you stop working for Ophelia ?" "They held my little sister in captive. Your parents. They...they threatened my family. I had to protect them." Akïla's gaze softened, "I didn't know that." "Akïla, you are in danger. Run while you still have time.

" I said calmly. "Ha, what danger will I be in ?" "My final mission is to kill you." "What ?" Akïla gasped. "Ophelia hired me to kill you, Akïla."