A LITTLE RAINBOW

I'm seated on a wooden chair with both my legs tied to the chair's stands. Apart of course. My back against the chair where my hands are tied tightly behind. My hair is a mess. The room I'm in has poor ventilation and lighting too but I'm right underneath a dim light that only shines on me. I'm in pain but I can feel they did patch me up.

I'm not sure when I got here and how long I've been out. Not even sure I'm alone in this room. But if there is someone in here, they sure do know how to keep undetected.

I rub my hands together in a bid to release the tension on the ropes. They are squeezing my hands too much. Some lesser grip would be nice. I try harder but the ropes are just too tight. That however, doesn't stop me from trying.

Suddenly I hear a creak of an opening door then multiple footsteps. I try squinting my eyes to see my perpetrators in the darkness of the room but I can't make out anything. It's just plain black. Sounds of approaching footsteps in it.

Finally they stop. Then someone steps forward. I immediately recognize him. The Infinity king himself Tiger. He has a sick smirk on his face that I wish to punch right off.

"You have been a naughty, naughty girl. But you messed with the wrong Tiger. " He says in a sing song manner.

Damn you wrong Tiger!

"I'm taking over your coastal territory just like I took your metropolis one. You blew up my money so I'll have to take yours. Now good boy Livo gave us the addresses of your stash houses, feel free to add those you keep secret from him. And most importantly I'm taking your house. Your childhood home. I've seen the pictures it looks cozy. Oh, I almost forgot, your restaurant is our new base of operations . See after you blew up our old one we got in a bit of a twist. A lot of information about a lot of people's insurance money gone up in flames. That was one cold move. We did have a good thing going on there issuing insurance policies to people. Now we have to run away from the city because DCI will be all over the issue. Where else to lay low while still running mafia business better than the sandy beaches and salty breezes. Uh, that rhymed. " Tiger finishes with a bark of laughter.

That Livo I swear!

"I will kill you soon. For now hang in there. " He says with a wink.

"Hey boss! " Livo's voice comes through the darkness sounding urgent.

"What? I'm in the middle of something! "He complains sounding pissed.

"I have a proposal to make. I have a deal for you. " Livo says confidently.

"What kind of deal? I told you, your sister is fine and you will see her as soon as all the addresses you gave us checks out. Not before! " Tiger warns.

Yeah, go ahead and make a deal with the devil Livo. And just what sister? Livo didn't tell me anything in those lines. To be fair though we didn't talk much about his family or mine for that matter.

"I'm here for her not Waridi. " Livo says glancing at me with such remorse in his eyes.

Now where have I heard that name before...

"Her? Why her? Is it just now you decide to be loyal to her? Afraid you and your goons would be going back to mug people on the streets? " Tiger sneers with such contempt.

Livo looks conflicted. He looks between Tiger and I a couple of times. He closes his eyes then turns fully to me.

"The China package is a go. " He tells me.

My ears perk up at the words 'China ' and 'package ' I smirk.

"She's a beautiful girl little Malia. " I say softly to get Tiger's attention.

He stiffens at the name. He turns fully to me and his face is hard from anger. He crouches down so we are eye level.

"Touch a single hair on my baby girl and I'll make sure you don't see the light of day. "Tiger warns dangerously low.

"Oh don't worry, last I checked she was really happy. You know little kids with sweets. She most especially couldn't resist it coming from a mzungu (English man). She instantly became friends. " I explain with a smirk.

Tiger clenches his fists breathing heavily. If looks could kill, they'd sing 'Kumbaya' by my grave soon .

"So, Tiger, release her and I'll get your daughter back to you safe and sound. You know I've always delivered my packages. Just let the woman go. " Livo requests him.

Should order him!

"Nice try, so you use her to get your sister back! I don't need to remind you that I can have my men pluck out her remaining eye. " Tiger roars raged.

Livo winces. Poor girl!

"I know my sister's life is on the line. But I must insist you let the woman go boss. " Livo says his voice breaking.

"If he'd rather pretty Malia be flown off to China or Australia or wherever. Then I guess you should let him be. I will not guarantee you her safety though. " I add in a little motivation.

Tiger growls. Yeah, it's what I thought tigers do.

"I should have killed that prick when I had the chance! Contact him and have him bring my baby girl to me and only then I will let you go. " He tries to take charge of this bargain.

"I don't think so, I won't have you wrap me up around your little finger with empty deals. Even you know you won't keep your word. I go free you get Malia and that's how this is going to go. " I tell him smugly.

And I'm the girl tied to a chair.

"Look boss I'll go with your men. Free her. " Livo insists.

Tiger looks at him hard.

"May I know why you suddenly changed your mind about her. When I sent you to monitor her you didn't care what happened to her... " Tiger trails off questioningly.

Huh!

"Because... "Livo eyes me.

His Adam's apple bobs up and down several times.

"Because... I.. uh...because... I'm in love with her okay! " He confesses.

Say what!