Chapter 2

I look at my sister with so much shock, processing everything that she just told me.

" WHAT?!!! How did you know?" I ask, feeling so many emotions take over me.

" I'm close to Yasmine. We're technically best friends. I'm the only person she's told.

" Can you give me her father's address and number? I have to speak with him.

" Yes. I'm going back to my desk now. I'll write everything down. " You can get it from my desk when you're on your way out.

" Ok, thanks."

She nods before getting up from the bench, walking out of the dojo with Justin. I get to Yasmine's office, knocking before she invites me in.

"Hello, Ray. You're just the man I wanted to see." She greets me, giving me that radiant smile, speaking in that sweet voice of hers.

" Hey, Yasmine. How are you doing today? I reply, giving her a smile in return, walking over to one of the chairs in front of her desk, taking a seat.

" I'm doing good, and you?"

I'm doing fine. I'm just getting prepared for this mission."

" What's the mission?" She asks as she walks to the front of her desk, leaning on it.

I take a deep breath, feeling myself getting nervous. This woman is the definition of beauty. I look up at her, admiring her soft facial features, beautiful light brown eyes, plump lips, and stunning chestnut skin.

" I'm not sure. Bison didn't say exactly. I'm waiting on his call." I lie through my teeth, hoping that she believes it.

" I know that you are going to take Bison and his goons down. You're the perfect man for the job."

" I can be any man you want me to be." My words accidentally slip out, causing me to get slightly embarrassed. I'm about to apologize for my comment when she flirts back, catching me off guard.

" I'll like to see it."

She walks up to me, bending over, planting a kiss on the side of my mouth.

" Let me get out of here before your husband kills me." I joke as I try to keep my composure, getting up from the chair.

" No good husband." She mumbles under her breath but says it loud enough for me to hear her.

" Why are you dissing your husband? Is everything alright?"

"We're not in love anymore. He knows it's true even though he doesn't want to admit it. We've tried everything, and nothing helped. He claims that he's still in love with me and that he wants to keep fighting us, but it's nothing there. He doesn't love me anymore if he's out cheating.

As I look into her eyes, all I can see is sadness. I walk over to her, wrapping my arms around her, giving her a warm hug as she cries in my arms.

" You deserve better, Yasmine. You're such a strong and amazing woman. Any man is lucky to have you In their life. I know I am. If you were mine, I would make it my mission to show you how much you mean to me every day. I would tell you how much I love you every chance I get. And how lucky I am to have you in my life. You're everything a man could ask for." I hug her tighter before lifting her head from my chest so I can look into her eyes. I caress her face with one hand while wiping away a newly formed tear with the other.

" Thank you, Ray. You're such a sweetheart. She says before giving me a weak smile.

I kiss her on the forehead before pulling away to look into her eyes again.

" I'm always here for you."

" I'm going to let you go before Bison thinks somethings wrong. Be safe" She gives another weak smile

" I will. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call me."

I look at her once more before leaving her office. I grab the address from Toni’s desk before leaving the agency. I type the address into my phone before making my way to the Scott family home. After a 40 minute drive, I arrive, pulling up at the front gate of the estate. I sit in silence for a few moments until I pull out my phone and call Bison.

" I just want to let you know that I got her where I want her."

" Good. I can't wait to see the look on James's face when his daughter comes up missing. Bison cackles evilly, making me cringe. " I'll talk to you soon. And remember, I'm watching at all times. Don't think about doing anything stupid. If you do, It'll be the last thing you do." Bison threatens before hanging up the phone.

I step out of the car and lean against it, admiring the elegant mansion in front of me as so many ideas cross my mind about my future home when the gate opens, which breaks my thoughts. I look over to see James stomping towards me with a shotgun in his hands.

" IM GONNA ASK YOU ONE TIME TO STEP OFF MY PREMISES," James screams, pointing the gun at me.

" Calm down, sir. I'm not here to start anything with you." I reach my arms out, trying to calm him down.

" I'm sorry, son." James relaxes, putting the gun down. " But why are you standing out here?"

" I was admiring your beautiful home. I apologize for being inappropriate. The reason why I'm here is that I have some important information to tell you."

" What is this important information?"

" Sir, I prefer if we talk somewhere no one can hear us," I suggest, and he nods.

" Alright. We can chat in my office." James closes his gate before walking me to the house, inviting me inside. He walks us into his office, shutting the door behind us. He gestures to a seat in front of his desk, and I sit.

" First off, who are you, son? And what do you have to tell me?"

" My name is Ray. Yasmine's my boss. I want to warn you that Bison is targeting Yasmine. I'm going undercover by working for him. It's my mission to take him down and to protect you and your family."

" Hell no." He raises his voice, slamming his hand on his desk in frustration. " I'm not going for it. He will have to get through me first. I don't play about my damn family.

" I won't let him come near Yasmine or your family," I reassure him.

" I appreciate that, but you're putting yourself in danger, turning against him. James warns, showing a look of concern. "I was in your shoes once. Bison and I worked together. He wanted to go rogue, but I declined, which made him mad to this day. Bison is no joke."

"I know he isn't. My uncle was an agent. He once had to take Bison down, but he died trying. I'm afraid that if he finds out that I betrayed him, he will kill me and go after my family. So, he can't find out about this. I can't blow my cover, and you have to be extremely cautious, so we all can remain safe."

" I'm sorry about your uncle...I'm sure it won't come to that, Ray. What can I do to help?

" My team and I have a safe place for you and your family to stay. I need you to act like you're planning a vacation. This way, no one suspects anything's wrong."

James walks over to me and shakes my hand " Thank you so much, Ray."

I give him a bright smile as I shake his hand. " No Problem."

My phone suddenly rings, causing me to jump slightly. I pull my phone out of my pocket, seeing that my mother is calling.

" I have to go. My mother hates when I have her waiting. I let out a chuckle.

" Never keep a woman waiting. That's the worst mistake you can make." James jokes as he walks me out of his office.

" It was nice meeting you, James. I'll be back tomorrow so we can get moving. Here's my card. If you need anything, feel free to give me a call. I have eyes watching out to make sure no one makes any funny moves. Have a good evening."

" It was nice meeting you too. Thanks again."

I nod respectively at him before exiting the house. I give James a wave goodbye before making my way back to my car. I start my car, waiting a few seconds before pulling off.

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Watching Ray’s car as it pulls off from the Scotts family home before dialing a number.

" Boss, he just left Jame's house. What do you want me to do?"

" Watch his every move. He thinks he is slick, but little does he know I'm one step ahead of him. Bison laughs evilly. "He's going to be in for a treat. Crusher, you know what you have to do."

He nods before hanging up the phone.

" You may think you're tough, but I'm going to break you down. Since you want to step in my way from getting all the power for being a hero, I guess I have to kill everyone you love starting with Yasmine. Then we'll see who's the tough one.