An idea to save her

If Dominic is saying that he didn't seemed to be mad then, ofcourse he won't be real mad.

We would handle Cole but what are we gonna do about Ashley's safety ?

She isn't ready to file complaint against her family at any cost and the department won't allow us to provide her security without any reason.

What to do now ?

And oh by the way, Cole wasn't mad at all ?

How's that even possible ?

I mean, he never forgive anyone who brings his past in front of him.

He punishes that person on spot; but what happened here isn't normal !

He don't follow the policy to not hurt someone just because that person have vagina or boobs ! He treats male and female as equal.

If you think you could escape from Cole's anger just because you are a girl; then girl you are absolutely wrong !

It may happen that, he would forgive any male but female ?

No chance !

It isn't that he is gay or something.

He just hates girls.

He actually don't hate them, he just don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

And he thinks he will definitely hurt the girl's feelings if, he someday started his relationship with some girl.

And he don't want to hurt anyone's feelings ever.

He doesn't wants to be his father or mother.

He really don't like hurting anyone; including me !

If he doesn't like hurting me, then he could never ever like hurting anyone else !

" Ash, please, can't you file complaint against at least Michael ?

That's the only way to provide you security.

I can't find any other way to provide you security.

And it is very important, you know your life is in danger and you need protection.

Please... "

I tried to convince her.

" Derek...

Um...

First of all I am so sorry I spoke very rudely with you.

I am really sorry, please forgive me !

I won't do it again... "

Ashley was blabbering some nonsense.

" Hey, hey.

What's going on here ?

Why are you apologising for ?

You didn't talked to me rudely ! "

I said.

" Yes Derek, I did !

And I am really very sorry for that... "

Ashley wasn't giving up apologizing.

" Wow, please stop saying that.

I am not used to politeness and apologies from my friends ! "

I said.

" Friends ? "

Ashley said confused.

" Aren't we ?

I mean all of us ?

Don't you consider us as your friends, Ashley ? "

I asked.

" Um...

Yes...

But...

I mean...

We don't know each others yet so... "

Ashley was uncertain how to frame her sentence.

" Oh, that's your problem ?

Then, there's no problem !

We don't know each others now, but that doesn't mean we can't know eachother !

We are spending time together and I am sure we would get to know each others.

Yeah, but if you don't want to know us and don't want to be our friend, then that's ok. "

Lauren said smiling at her.

That's my boy !

I was wondering why haven't he opened his mouth yet ?

But he opened now, and oh boy he used his charming and never failing line !

And look at that bastard now, eyeing me and winking at me and I couldn't stop myself winking back at him.

Such a devil pair we are !

And oh, look other lover boys jumped in the destruction !

" We aren't the bad guys, honey.

You can trust us.

We aren't Michael's guys !

Do you think so ? "

Dominic said making puppy face.

" At least you can trust me if, you have problem trusting Derek and Lauren !

We aren't having pity at you, but we want you to have friends ! "

Jules said softly.

What ?

'At least trust me ' ?

I mean yes, no doubt he is the most sensible person among us but, that doesn't mean we are bad guys !

Ummm...

Except me and Lauren I guess.

I mean we aren't bad.

Loving and enjoying our life doesn't make anyone a bad guy !

The definition of enjoyment can absolutely be different from person to person !

If they can't enjoy life the way we do, it's not our fault !

" Ofcourse I trust you Jules !

I mean, I trust you all.

And ofcourse we can be friends.

I never said that you guys are Michael's goons.

We will be friends, it's just that we'll need some time to get along. "

Ashley said what's on her mind.

" That's lovely !

Now, answer my question my dear.

Because it's very important right now ! "

I said getting serious.

" Derek, I already told you all, I can't !

That's the reason why I hurted Cole and you still want me to do that again ?

I can't Jules, please tell him.

I really can't do that ! "

Ashley said pleading to Jules to help her out.

" I can understand, Ashley... "

Jules said softly.

Is he is out of his mind ?

I mean, yes Ashley is very beautiful.

Her beauty can make anyone mindless.

Anyone...

But Jules ?

How could he ?

I mean he isn't into girls.

Like he wants a serious relationship and what is he doing ?

Even if, we considered that he have gave up his serious relationship funda, yet her safety is priority right now !

And then, he surprised me !

" But, Derek is right.

Your life is in danger !

And we as your friends, it's our responsibility to save your life at any cost.

We can't overlook the fact that Michael wants to hurt you.

And we need you safe and sound.

And without security it isn't possible.

Please tryna understand us ! "

Jules said with same pleading tone she used for him.

Oh my good !

He haven't lost his mind.

He is still sane.

" I know what you are saying but guys, I can't betray my family and defame them for the sake of my life !

I really can't do that ! "

Ashley said shaking her head.

" But doesn't your family includes your Mom ? Don't you think you must be safe and sound for the sake of your Mom, if not for yourself ? "

Dominic threw the UNO reverse card at her !

Oh, so we have the emotional blackmailer too ! Well played my boy, well played !

But will she think about his words ?

Let's find out,

" Please Doc, don't do this to me !

You know I love her so much.

But I have been living with my Dad like forever and I can't do that to him !

It would be like betraying him and I am not planning on doing it ! "

Ashley said looking down.

" But... "

Jules tried to convince her.

" Jules, please don't.

I can't do that.

I am sorry. "

Ashley said stating her decision.

So, she slapped him in the face !

Well, I enjoyed it; but the question of her safety remained unanswered !

What about it ?

Oh yes, I got an idea.

I hope the guys would agree with me and be by my side.

" Ok guys, I think she won't do it at any cost so, we need to find some other way to protect her.

If you guys agree with me, we can protect her without the departmental security. "

I said.

" Are you drunk ?

If you are then, get the hell out of my hospital, right now ! "

Dominic snapped at me.

" What ?

Dude, trust me !

I have an idea. "

I said trying to get him believe me.

" Dominic, if he is saying that he have an idea, we should at least listen to it.

If it makes any sense, we could think about it... "

Lauren said taking my side.

" I love you, darling.

You know that, right ? "

I said throwing a flying kiss at him.

" Let me finish !

We could think about it, otherwise we can always brake his jaw ! "

Lauren said smirking.

" Who needs enemies when someone have a great friend like you !

You broke my heart, love ! "

I said pouting at him.

" Wrap up your drama and tell us what idea do you have ? "

Dominic said dismissing our act.

" Ok ok, so here it goes.

She isn't ready to file the complaint and so we can't provide her the departmental security but, WE can provide her our security, can't we ?

If we have decided to protect her by hook or by crook then it's possible ! "

I said excitedly.

" Our security ?

Will you make some efforts to explain what exactly you are suggesting ? "

Dominic said crossing his arms.

" Ashley, where do you think you would live when Dominic will give you discharge ? "

I asked her seriously.

" At my Mom's apartment !

I can't go to my Dad's place, ofcourse.

Why are you asking me ?

And oh, that reminds me, did you get any news about my Mom ? "

Ashley asked hopefully.

Oh fuck !

Why oh why ?

I know, I have fucked up by saying that, but you guys don't need to give me death glares !

Fucking all of them are giving me the same look.

" Um...

I am afraid, we don't have it yet.

But we are doing our best.

My informers and Cole's guys are continuously searching for her and we even increased our forces.

And don't you dare change the subject, Ash !

You would stay at your Mom's apartment and we need to protect you on our own so, I was thinking that, um....

Guys, she won't do it so may be, we could take turns to protect her ! "

I said slowly.

" Take turns ?

What do mean ?

Whatever the shit you want to do, do it clearly ! Don't fuck up the situation like earlier ! "

Dominic said glaring at me for bringing up her Mom's topic.

They are blaming me like, she had forgotten about her mother and was never gonna ask about her whereabouts ever, if I hadn't brought it up !

" Guys, you might not get that, but it hurts to me too guys... "

I said trying to tell them that my feelings too get hurt.

" Shut up and explain ! "

Lauren said ignoring my hurt.

Fucking nobody thinks about my emotions.

I too have a heart and it too get hurt !

But these guys think I am heartless and emotionless, and continue insult me every now and then.

Never talking to me with some respect; forget respect, at least like they talk to each others !

I know what I am feeling is visible on my face because, Ashley is looking at me pitifully.

" Ok.

What I mean is, we could take turns and go to her Mom's apartment and be with her and protect her.

One on one day so, in this way nobody would need to take off a day everyday.

And we could even work from home !

Only if you guys think it's ok.

Otherwise... "

I said slowly and half heartedly.

All my excitement was vanished at their words.

" We could always break your jaw, right ? "

Lauren said smirking.

" Well how about,

' Do whatever you think is best ', this time instead of ' breaking my jaw ' ?

Just for this time ? "

I said.

" Um...

Nah !

Breaking is the best.

And.... "

Dominic started to enjoy insulting me.

I can't believe this is the same person who was glaring at me just a moment ago !

I am not in the mood to take anymore insult.

Before I snap back and they get hurt, I must change the topic.

" Well, what do you guys think about my idea ? "

I said cutting Dominic.

" Well, we should think about it.

I mean, it's not that bad idea.

But will it be possible everytime and for everyone to work from home ?

And is she... "

Jules started to think something that was making sense.

" Good point, Jules.

How the hell would I work from home ?

It's not possible for me to do that. "

Dominic said.

" Well, I can work from home.

I could go at your turn as well as mine and you could take your turn on your off day !

Each one of our off days are on different days, so we can use our off days ! "

I suggested them.

" By the way, idea isn't really that bad.

I mean, everytime you prove Cole's words true that, he hates when you are right and he always says that he hates you !

We could do that.

Ashley, what do you think ? "

Jules asked hopefully to her.