Chapter 9: Deaths

ALEXANDER

I sat down at the back sit of my car, looking at the wreck house one of my men stays in. It's midnight, very dark and quiet. I wouldn't and shouldn't be here, I could have sent my men to deal with this shit but I wanted to see and hear everything for myself. It's been a month since Josh stole the money I asked him to get, a month since he ran, thinking he was safe. A month of merriment, that's about to end.

"Boss we're all clear. He's in there with a girl". Axel, my right hand man said, making me turn. I nodded, signaling them to engage. The men dropped out of the cars, going in while I trailed behind them lazily.

Once they were in, standing just behind his door. I gave the sign to proceed. They kicked the door open, pointing their guns at Josh and the naked bitch laying close to him. This is all he's being doing with my money, changing whores every fucking night, clubbing, partying but still he's useless and will always be useless to himself and the world, so I'll just dispose of such trash.

"Get out" I said wearily to the slut. She scurried out of the house in less than 30seconds. 'stultus' (stupid). I turned to Josh, to see him looking like a cat drenched in the rain 'good'.

"Get dressed" I stated heading to the living room. After 1minute, he's been pushed towards me. They made him sit opposite me, not that it was needed. I could see the fear in his eyes, he knew better than to steal from a man like me, they all know but he did, and I this intriguing. I wanted to know why, he die what he did.

"Why did you steal?" I asked, more like demanded. His once scares face changed, it changed to determination. 'Interesting'. "Who do you work for?" I asked once again but he still doesn't respond. "How long have you been working for them?" Still no answer. I sighed which earned me a groan from him. One of the men had punched him, hard enough to draw blood from his nose. I pick determined boys, rage filled boys, and I change them to men. Cold hearted men, soul less human, obedient men, who would kill in a heart beat without a second thought, without regret. They followed and served only me.

"I don't repeat myself Josh and you know that" I stated, waiting for him to say something, an excuse, anything but still nothing. He's trying so hard to maintain his mask, his facade, but I could see right through it. He's scared, petrified, and his trying his best to hold it but he's doing a really bad job at that. Just then a shot rang but it wasn't close, it might be a street or two away from here. I took out a pack of cigarette, just then two of my men started beating him, I placed the stick in my mouth and it got lit. I could have handled him alone but i don't, I don't feel like staining my clothes or hand so I leave him to the guys.

I took the last huff of smoke and puffed it out and they stopped. Clearing the view, Josh was looking like shit. I thought the men would be gentle with him, since he was once their colleague but no. They dealt with him the same way they deal with those who offend me. 'Cold heartless men'. "Are you ready?" I questioned but he didn't respond, looks like he's still recovering from the beating. I looked at Damon and he slapped him. The slap resonating around the building.

"Answer m-" I didn't finish my words as another shot rang again. He looked at me and he dropped his mask. His head hung low as he spoke.

"I-I was working for the Russian" he began "I've been working for them for two months now". As he kept explaining things I already knew, multiple shots could be heard. I wonder why he decided to resident here, after stealing 10million dollars. This place is so ghetto like. I don't bother about the shots because, very soon one or two would be heard here.

"They took 9million dollars away and then they threatened me. I couldn't go back to you, so I stayed here. I'm sorry". He finished while I just stared at him. He finally rose his head, looking at me, I  gave him a bored look. I don't understand why he's apologizing. They all know the consequences of their actions, the penalty and that penalty is death. I don't forgive. They knew this before they joined my mafia, so begging now is going on deaf ears.

I took another stick of cigarette, it got lit again. I kept huffing and puffing out smoke, after a few minutes I spoke. "You want forgiveness?" I stated rather than asked, he stared at me with hope filled eyes, eyes lit with hope. A hope that I would soon extinguish. "Forgiveness for what?" I asked, and he lowered his fucking head. "For your betrayal? For your foolishness and stupidity? For breaking my trust?" I demanded emotionless. I never showed emotions, they were one's weakness. A weakness that could or will be used against you either by your friend or foe.

"I'm sorry, please give me another chance". He said with eagerness. I hated the word chance. A chance for what? To stab me again? A chance to prove your uselessness. I shook my head and immediately his face paled. "You know the penalty of your crimes, you all know. So yours won't go unpunished". I said pressing the cigarette into his forehead and he groan lowly. Sirens could be heard far away. 'Good. He won't have to rot here. I stood up heading out but before that, I gave Axel an order.

"Occidere eum( kill him)" I said leaving, just as I stepped out I heard a gunshot. I got into the car, waiting for the guys to come over. Once they were in, Axel turned to me

"Where to?" He asked. "Take me to where the sirens are coming from". And with that we drove off

This place looked more civilized, organized houses, it looked calm expect for where the police were gathered. The car stop and we all stepped out, all in black suits, the night was turning to dawn. No one pay us attention expect for a few police officers. A woman was answering questions when suddenly a girl bumps in. She looked 18 or 19 and she kept charging at the police man, till a woman said something that got her mad. Now she was yelling and insulting the woman. 'She's got some rage'. We left the scene, heading back to our car but a stretcher passed us, carrying a pregnant woman. The woman had multiple shots on her body and at least three on her tummy. I don't bother asking questions, it's non of my concern, I shouldn't even be here. I hopped into the car and we left.

I got into the plane, heading back to Canada. My phone rang and I picked it up, only to see the ID. It was Dimitri 'what does he want now'. I sighed answering it

"Hey?" I asked.

"Oh hello, that's such a great way to answer your fucking call". He teased.

"Don't use the F word on me Dimi. I won't tolerate it, even if it's from you". I said coldly. "Alright". He sighed "Well I need you to sign some documents, once you get back".

"What?!" I growled "I just left for a day and you already need me. Why don't you sign them?" I asked

"It's the approval of the loan Mr. Wan asked for and you said you'd like to do that yourself". He reminded

"Just sign it". I said hanging up.

I got off the plane, took a car and headed home, not waiting for Axel and the rest.

It's been 3days of work. Working all through, going to the company and also handling the mafia. I was seated in my office at home when I heard  knock. I didn't care to answer cause it's only one of the men.

"Boss" Ice said as he walked in. I looked up, seeing him stretch his hand, holding my phone out. "She's been calling since". I looked at the ID to see my mom. She's always calling about the same issue every time, asking if I've found her and I always reply with the same answer 'NO'. I took the phone from him and he shut the door behind him.

"Hello?" I said after swiping the green button.

"Hey Alexander, how are you doing?" Her soft voice asks. "I'm very well. You?" I asked back. I'm never ever polite with anyone even my father but when it's mom, I always try to keep it cool.

"We are good, and your brother?"

"He's not here". I said

"Oh okay, well I called, so you'll know about our anniversary". I sighed. She's always reminding me about this every decade and I don't ever attend.

"Are you coming?" She asks

"No mom but I'm sure Dimitri would".

"Alright". She said, her voice dropping but she came back with that annoying question.

"Have you found her?" She asks

"No mater(mother), but when I do yo-".

I didn't complete my sentence as a shot rang through the residence.

"Mom I'll call you back".

"Alright, take care" She said hanging up.

I called Damon and it rang just once.

"Boss" He said once he answered

"What was that?" I demanded angrily. Nothing was supposed to cross the force field, the men are just for in case but now there's being a gunshot.

"Boss, it's a girl" he said.

'A girl. How's that even possible. If she crosses the field, she'd have died'.

"Don't do anything, I'll be there". I said hanging up. What would a girl be doing, in this rainy weather and at this part of the forest. I thought, walking out through the back door towards the backyard. Just there at the far end of the backyard, close to the forest, stood a girl. She was covered in mud and was in shorts. She looked scared, tensed and she kept looking at the gun hole close to her foot.

The closer I got to her, there's a dull pain in my chest. With every step, came a tug to my heart. The smell of something sweet filled my nostrils and I wanted to always smell it. 'Why was she here? Was she the one with the smell? What is she?'. At the thought of her not been human, I got pissed and I took predatory steps towards her. I could hear her heart beats. It was so loud, it filled my hearing, it was so fast and abnormal.

"State your mission". I said but she stayed the same, still looking at the gun hole. If she doesn't answer, that hole would be in her brains.

"Who do you work for?" I asked, this time my voice more frightening and she took a step back. I felt my heart tug with that step she took, I didn't want her far away. I wanted her close to me, away from everyone. 'Why am I acting strange'. I took a step closer. She was wasting my time and giving me funny vibes and i didn't like it.

"Answer me!!" I yelled and she flinched. The rain had started again, drenching my clothes but I didn't care. I wanted to know why and how this girl made me feel strange. I took a closer look at her and I realised she had red hairs. Deep scarlet hair, it was drenched but it was full, sticking to her head, covering her face and I wanted to see, to know her.

She had this look of defeat. She gave up on whatever she was holding onto. I got curious, I wanted to know everything about her, every single fucking detail. So I tried a different approach. I took leisure steps close to her and she doesn't back  out but she isn't looking at me.

"What's your name?" I demanded and her scared demeanor changed to confusion. 'Confusion. What's confusing her'. I didn't have time to ask that question, cause she was falling. She was falling!!!!. I didn't let her hit the ground. I caught her just in time and I received sparks. It felt like I was electrocuted. Then it hit me. She is the one I've been expecting.

She snuggled close to my heat and I held her tight. Even if I'm not ready for her yet, I won't let her die. I called Damon

"Get one of the rooms ready" I said turning back to the girl in my arms. I saw her trying to open her eyes, she tried once then again, till it was half open.

Forest. Yes her eyes were the colour of the forest. They were so green and they stared into my eyes before she finally close them. She fell limb in my arms

I carried her to a room and placed her gently on the bed, calling Samantha. She came and I asked her to treat her. I know I'm not ready for her but still I won't let her die, not on my watch. I wanted to see those orbs again, I wanted to hear her voice, I wanted to know how she got here, so I called Damon

"Get me everything you can find on her, I want everything you can get on her". I instructed.

I always get what I wanted and I will get all I wanted on her.