Chapter 12

Edward's POV

What does this Borado thinking to do next , if only I could have a clue , I smacked my hand on the punching bag . Now that his suspicion has become true , that indeed 'Akira is Lazarillo's granddaughter ' he won't this time use a small punch but a full blown reveal.

I punched the punching bag more vigorously , when I saw again the picture in the newspaper for any mistake with the name ' Akira Lazarillo ' , no there wasn't. This would not have happened I would have got some time to plan out things , but now I don't . By now I was drenched in sweat and with anger.

Suddenly , I heard a beep sound from my laptop which indicated that there was a phone call at the Robels house , on which I was keeping a tab . I quickly dried myself with a towel and but on the headphone to listen.

When I heard the familiar voice , I had no doubt that it was Borado . Still his voice had the same authoritative command on it . Till the time they finished there talking I had a plan already made in my head , which now only needed evaluation .

But the first task was the most difficult , that is I had to call Ella . I picked up my mobile disheartened , but I had to . She picked up the call on the second ring , who does that . Indeed she is free right , which is a sign of trouble for me .

" Hi , honeybear " she said cheerfully . I hate the nicknames she gives me , each and everyday the names are becoming unbearable.

" Hi " I said bluntly . " I have called you to ask , if you would like to have dinner with me today " straight to the point .

" No, I won't . You cancelled on me yestarday and today you want to take me out for dinner . No , sorry I can't do it " . I could hear a light chuckle . Now I got her game , she is playing the boring game of ' hard to get ' . Now I will show her what I can do .

" I was free today so I thought about it . If you don't want to then I don't think I have any other free day anytime soon. Anways I didn't had a lot mighty plan , I just thought that after dinner maybe we could come back to my place . Its now over anyhow " . I smirked at my own wickedness now she can't deny this . This is what I call check and mate at the same time .

" I think I am free today . What time and place as well ? " she rushed through her words , so that she doesn't loose her chance .

I replied arrogantly " At mariners at sharp 9pm . Don't be late " . At first she agreed excitingly but then suddenly she said " Its too far . It will take me atleast an hour to reach and then back again an hour " she fumbled with her words , like talking to herself .

" It's all in good time baby " I said with a smirk . " Ok , if you want it like that , then I will be there . Bye , see you tonight . Be ready " she said with a laugh. I kept the mobile down without much enthusiasm and sat down on the couch .

Phase one complete and about the phase two I have to take care of just a couple of things .

John's POV

Its almost eight , Borado' s men would be coming after an hour . But I still don't have anything figured out . I can't defy Borado nor Lazarillo . What I am going to do , I am such a mess.

I can only do one thing , that is I can delay it , other then that I don't have much of a choice . Borado is very punctual about time . He comes at the exact time and leaves at it too . And if and only if his work is dealyed then , he chooses some other day .

So thats it , if I could only make there work hard , to find Akira then they would delay it and that would be to my advantage . I will get some time to think into the situation .

" Dad , dad , are you listening ? " , our of nowhere I saw Ella in front of me . I nodded at her , to tell I am still here .

" I am going out with friends and will be back in the morning " she said in a timid voice . She sure was afraid to ask .

I nodded in approval . I sure wanted to interrogate her , with all sorts of questions . But my mind was already too tied up . To think of the possible friends she is talking about , as she has never talked of any such friends who go out at night . For today I am going to let it go , so that she would be safe from the scrutiny of Borado's men .

I don't even want to think of them knowing about her in any circumstances . The feeling of it makes me afraid to the very tip of my toes . She looked at me happily and kissed my cheek and went off .

Suddenly as she retreated , something came to my mind and I snapped " this is the thing I should do " I told myself and went upstairs to Akira's room .

Till the time I reached her room my breathing was uneven . I stood on the door frame of her room and called for her " Akira , Akira . I have some work for you . Would you do it ? " .

She looked up from her book . With wide eyes , like I have never talked to her before . " Yes " is the only syllable which came out of her mouth with much effort.

I cleared my throat and said " I want you to find my missing socks from the attic . I know its a lame job , but if you will do it , I will be very grateful " with extra sweetness.

She again looked at me blankly , like I am an alien . What's wrong with her . But then realisation hit me , for one I have never asked her to do anything and that too never sweetly .

I was out of patience till then " Come on , get up . And start with the work the sooner you start , the sooner you finish " I pulled her from her forearm towards the attic , not too harsh but then also firmly.

I gave her the flash light as I had already took off the lights from the attic . Anyways who needs a light out here , its a waste of money totally . " Go in and don't get out till the time you find it " I said harshly and pushed her a little bit inside . And locked it up .

I was so exhausted that I leaned against the door . If this plan works maybe then I have a chance to live free . I then could give back Borado's money with interest and get myself free from him . And then the only thing left would be Lazarillo which isn't too bad .I hope it works