Midnight Snack

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Dainty's Point of View

"At first, Ken and I were in charge of everything. I was in charge in the investments of another company, in short I was in charge to deal with various companies around the world. I am the standing CEO too and I can proudly say that made it successful." RD continued his story. I do not speak first so that I can better understand what he is saying.

CEO? He is a CEO?

"The bad thing is, we had a problem. Two years ago, one of the company's partner badly failed. In short they went bankrupt, and they blamed our company for why it happened. Also the things is, I no longer have shares on to the company's investments because I left there. I prefer a normal life. That's why I entered engineering and I did not continue whatever position I had in the company. Ken understands that so he let me go and do what I want to do. "

I swallowed hard because I was overwhelmed by what RD was saying today.

"But Ken and I received a death threat. That's why Ken arranged everything, Ken paid our partner company for them to stop. All I know is that the son of the owner of that company received everything that Ken gave. So it turned to be okay. But when I went to the hospital last time, I saw him again, I mean the son of our partner company owner. As far as I know, he is now the one who handle's it. "

"Wait wait --- when you saw him he threatened you again?" I spoke as he also spoke.

He shook his head and spoke again. "No. But as far as I know, their company is successful again."

"Huh? Then why is he still doing this?" I asked.

"Because up until now, they are blaming us for why his father died. The former owner of their company. Last year, his father died due to a car accident."

"Huh? What has that got to do with your companies?" I asked, confused.

"The story is, his father bought a car at a car branch owned by our company and while they are test driving, there was a malfunction in the car that he used and it suddenly exploded." I was stunned by what RD said but it's not their fault.

"When it happened, Ken paid for everything again. Even the victim's family so that they would not speak against our company. Our company is a well known company. Famous as you could say, so it will be a shame for our company if anyone will know that. In short, Ken silenced them all using his money."

Oh my gosh! I can not stand RD's story!

"Then just last year, Ken received another death threat from the victim's son who is the owner of their family company. Then, Ken went through everything again with the money. And suddenly, the death threats stopped. So we thought it was okay but he suddenly showed up at the hospital. He even smirked at me." Then RD stopped talking. There was a trace of sadness on his face as he tells me the story of his life.

"That's very scary." That's all I can say. I never thought RD's life would be in so much danger now.

"Ken and I talked about this again when we met. Even if I were to say that I am no longer working in our company, I would not be able to leave because I know that I'll still be involve in this and I am a Montero and will always be a Montero." RD added while staring at the floor.

"Isn't Bautista your last name?" I asked because I am more confused now.

"No. I'm really a Montero, I just used it so no one would know me. I want a normal life so I'm here."

"We've known each other for a long time and yet I just found out about that. Coz back in high school, you are known as Renz Dennis "RD" Bautista." I said.

"You were in grade 11 when you only met me, didn't you? Why if I told you the truth, would you still want to be friends with me?" He asked and smiled. I could not answer.

RD was about to speak but we suddenly heard a series of gunshots and it hit various parts of the house.

"RD!" I shouted as I was at the foot of the bed hiding and covering my ears.

RD, on the other hand, was able to crawl towards the door and forcefully grabbed his bag while the bullet continued to fire at us.

"Hey! RD! You'll be hit!" I shouted.

I want to faint but I can't because I think when I close my eyes, I won't be able to wake up forever.

When RD got his bag, he immediately crawled back in my direction. The gunfire continues and I am shaking now because of nervousness. Especially when a bullet was shot and it almost hit me!

RD immediately blocked my head with the bag he was holding.

"They're already here." RD said so I was even more confused.

Who are they? What do they need?

RD took something from his bag and I was surprised to see that it was a gun.

Why does he have a gun? Do I know everything about RD now or not?

I was shivering with fear when RD grabbed me by my two shoulders and forced me to face him.

"Stay here, I promise, I'll be back. I'll just try to stop them." He said and slowly stood up and walked towards the door.

"Hey! Don't! Something bad might happen to you! Let's just call the police!"

But RD just smiled at me and showed a thumbs up. "Don't worry. I am RD and I am strong, right? " He said and went out.

And gunshots were more heard all around.

***

RD's Point of View

"Boss, there are many of them!" Ricko said while still shooting.

They are here, because they are the ones that Ken ordered to watch over me. The only reason I accepted Ken's offer is to have someone to watch over me was because I knew Dainty would be affected by this mess. And this is what really happened, I can't protect her alone especially when I am one of the enemy's main target.

Anyone who's here today continued to fire bullets.

"Boss! You should run away! We'll take care of them!" Kenneth shouted as Ricko continued shooting while hiding next to a large vase here in the house.

"No way! I won't leave you here!" I shouted back and came out of the wall where I was hiding and shot whenever I saw an opponent.

"Vincent! Take Dainty! She's in the room! Take her and run away!" I shouted and hid again on the wall that was just opposite on the wall where I am hiding earlier.

Vincent got out of his hiding place and immediately ran to the room where Dainty was.

"Boss there are too many of them!"

"Boss RD! Ricko and I will take care of this. Just get out of here!" Kenneth shouted.

I will not let them decide if I should leave them here just like that and let them die. I once lost a colleague and I don't want that to happen again. After all, this is a mess that me and Ken should take care of.

I went out of my hiding place again and fired again but a bullet hit me in the shoulder.

"Boss!" Kenneth shouted and pulled me towards him.

Some time later I heard Dainty's voice screaming.

"Waah! I don't want to die yet! Who are you? Let me go!"

"Shut up! I'm with Boss RD! We'll escape here!" Vincent replied while trying to pull Dainty. Dainty was stunned when she saw me and ran towards me.

"Where are you going?! Come back here!" Vincent shouted.

"RD! You got hit! You could have just stay there!" Dainty cried as she approached me.

"Miss! Get out of here! You are not safe here!" Kenneth shouted at her frustrated while shooting.

"Boss! They're still many of them coming here! We can't handle them!" Ricko shouted as he ran towards us and like me he was shot too.

"Dainty! Get out of here!" I shouted but Dainty just cried.

"What about you? I can't just leave you here!" She asked and continued to cry.

I smiled and showed a thumbs up at her even though my shoulder was so sore from the gunshot wound.

"I am RD, right? I'll be safe. Hahaha. I'll go to you after this. We're going to have a midnight snack, aren't we?" Dainty cried even more. Why is she crying? I am trying my best now to make her happy despite the mess that is happening right now.

And another bullet hit the wall near us. Vincent immediately pulled Dainty away to escape. "Let's go now!"

I even saw Dainty thumbs up at me and smiled while crying until she disappeared from my sight.

Ricko, Kenneth and I continued exchanging gunfire with the enemy. I feel like I'm running out of blood.

"Heck! There's really so many of them!" Kenneth shouted.

We need to survive here. Dainty needs me!

"Boss! There's a bomb!" Ricko shouted hysterically while Kenneth's eyes widened with fear.

Suddenly, I feel like my whole surroundings didn't function. I smiled bitterly. I guess this is my time now?

At the same time, the whole environment exploded and the big fire swallowed the three of us.

I am sorry Dainty, I can no longer go to you like what I promised. We can no longer have our midnight snack. I'm really sorry.

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