The last hope

" What ? "

I shrieked in surprise.

My sources made me jump in my chair !

" Are you sure ?

I mean...

Russia ?

Seriously ?

No mistake ? "

I asked confirming.

" No sir !

We are positive about it.

And we... "

" What percent ? "

I asked.

" Um...

90 % ! "

Man said.

" Not enough, dude !

You need to be at least 98 % sure about it.

It's not some roadside missing case !

It fucking involves our MONTHS of efforts without stopping at any point.

And you know, everyone wants to believe, she is no more, only I deny to believe that !

And if, we did what you said and it goes wrong or anything, Cole's gonna kill me ! "

I told him.

" Yes sir, I am aware of that.

But sir, we need to take the chance.

It might be our last chance to get her or we'll loose her forever ! "

Man said.

This man got a very very good point, but every time I try to eat something and try to sit carelessly; Cole's punch on my jaw and kick in the ass makes me remind his strength even after a few weeks of that incidence !

And he claims that he didn't even used his power. He was just kidding.

And if, his kidding was this server, I really don't want to even imagine his serious strength !

Now I get it, why does the department asks for Cole to make someone confess his crime.

I not only heard but witnessed that, the stubborn out of stubborn criminal confesses his crime the moment Cole enters the cell !

But, he is right.

This might be our last chance in getting her or we'll loose her forever and I won't be able to look into Ash's eyes !

And I don't want that, at any cost !

I'll bear Cole's punches and kicks for my love and take this risk.

Or, I'll tell him everything now and take his advice so that, he won't be mad at me afterwards.

Simply genius, Derek !

I returned home and found Ash in the garden.

It was Lauren's turn today to be with her, but he isn't home yet.

He called me a few moments ago and when, I told him I was on my way, he went to get some strawberries.

Ash wanted to eat his famous strawberry cake !

She was having her back at me.

I went to her silently, she didn't noticed my presence.

I picked her up and spun around.

" Oh fuck !

Who...

Oh my god, Derek you scared the hell out of me ! "

Ashley said gasping.

" He he.

I wanted to surprise you. "

I said and put her down on the ground and tuck her hair behind her ear.

" Now, come closer and give me a big nice and warm kiss. "

I said wrapping my arms around her.

I pulled her closer and she gave me her lips so willingly.

I squeezed her a bit.

It's been long we have pleased eachothers !

I do stay with her, we do share the bed; but my sources have been providing me new information related to Rachel being spotted !

But each time the different sources tell a different location !

And I was busy studying the pattern and tried to get to some conclusion.

I haven't told Ash anything about it yet or she'll get panicked or over excited and if, the information turns out to be false, she won't be able to keep herself together and I don't to want to put her through that hell !

So, whenever I was home, I had a load of work. And at night, I was too tired of the work done the whole day.

My sweetheart didn't complaint about it even once, instead she gave me massage to make me feel relax.

" I missed you... "

She wispered between her kiss.

And suddenly my chest felt a weight of tonnes over it.

I couldn't breathe and I pulled away.

Her simple three words had my eyes wet !

" I missed you too, love.

I am so sorry...

I...

I didn't gave you the time and attention you deserve and you have the right over...

I am... "

I couldn't say anything anymore.

She hugged me tight and caressed my back and wispered,

" Hey...

I didn't ment to make you feel guilty, baby.

Please don't cry.

I know you had some important work needed to be done.

I am not complaining about anything, I am just telling you that, I missed you !

Please don't cry.

It would break my heart to see you cry and that too because of me ! "

Ashley said softly wiping my tears off.

I squeezed her again and kissed her slow and adoringly.

She melted into my arms.

" I have been craving for you, sugar !

I missed having you in my arms.

I missed your heavenly smell.

I missed your soft moans melting in my ears... "

I pressed my lips to her neck and kissed and licked her there.

Nibbled on her ear and...

She moaned in my ear,

" Mmmm...

Just like that !

I missed your voice baby.

And I promise, I'll make it up to you. "

I said nibbling on her neck.

" Mmmm...

I missed you too...

And I'll be looking forward to it... "

Ashley moaned.

" By the way, I want your documents sweetheart. "

I said getting on the point.

As much as I love kissing her and keeping her in my arms, Lauren is on his way home.

He can come anytime now and I don't want to put my sweetness in an awkward situation.

" Documents ?

What for ? "

Ashley asked confused.

" To renew them. "

I lied.

" Renew...

But they aren't expired.

They are... "

Ashley denied to give them to me.

" Are you doubting me, sugar ? "

I said making her feel guilty so that, she won't ask any questions and hand them over to me.

" Why would I do that ?

I am just telling you that they... "

Ashley told me the truth.

" Are you going to give them to me honey or you want me to steal them from you...

Just as I stole your heart ? "

I said changing the way of approach.

" Drama queen !

Come, I'll get them for you. "

Ashley said shaking her head.

" That's my love ! "

She gave me her document and I sent them to my men.

I went to Cole after dinner.

" I need to tell you something, Cole. "

I said seriously.

" What's wrong ?

You look pale.

Aren't you getting any sleep ?

I have noticed, you are working more than you have ever worked.

Is everything alright ?

Something serious ? "

Cole said concerned.

So, he have noticed it !

" You know what, I just love the new caring and concerned version of you !

Only you have noticed this and no one else.

This means... "

My naughty ass couldn't help but tease him.

" Derek, come to the point ! "

Cole said coldly.

" Good to know the old version isn't completely out of your system yet ! "

I said teasing again.

" The point, Derek ! "

Cole said threatening.

" Yes, ofcourse.

The thing is, my sources are claiming that, they've seen Rachel ! "

I said coming straight to the point.

" What ?

Where ? "

Cole asked impatiently.

" That's the problem !

Everyone says they've noticed someone like her. One says in US, other says in Paris, one in Europe... "

" But, how is that even possible ?

She can't be everywhere ! "

Cole said.

" Yes, I know.

And today my another source called and told me that she is in Russia !

And neither of them had any proof to prove that she was Rachel; but he says that, her credit card has been used today and it shows the location, Russia ! "

I told him.

" But...

That doesn't proves that she IS Rachel !

Someone might have hacked and decoded the pin and used it ! "

Cole said highlighting the common crime in the city.

" Yes, yes I know !

But...

I feel Cole, it's Rachel !

I mean see, we have suspected that she is alive. You too felt that and now it's been eight months she is missing !

If it isn't she, why someone took eight months to use the card ?

If he/she had her card, they would have used it immediately.

Why waited for fucking eight months ? "

I told him my theory.

" See the thing is, our work doesn't work on what we FEEL !

We need proof for everything to believe.

Yes, I agree that I too felt she was alive, but we couldn't find her yet not a single thing about her !

And it may be the case that, whoever used the card, might have found it now !

And if according to you, Rachel used it then, the same question remains unanswered, why waited for fucking eight months ? "

Cole stated his theory.

" She has a reason, Cole ! "

I have a point to prove his theory wrong.

" And what probably it could be, Derek ? "

Cole said crossing his arms.

" She isn't that naive, Cole !

She definitely knows that the police search for the missing person.

And it can't be hidden for long time that, someone is missing and particularly in an apartment in a crowded society !

She would have thought, she should stay underground for sometime and let the police close the case and once they gave up, she could come back !

And who would imagine that, a person went missing in Greenland in North America continent, would be staying in Russia in Europe continent ?

I think we should take this chance and go to Russia to see if, she is really there and if not, who is using her credit card ! "

I said.

" But what if, we didn't find her there too ?

And would loose the last hope you have, huh ? "

Cole asked.

" Yes, I am too afraid of that !

But I think it's time to face it.

I don't wanna cuddle the false feeling for lifetime !

We have to tell Ash about her mother at some point of life, we can't lie to her forever ! "

I said seriously.

" Hm.

You are right.

So, Mr. Detective, what do have in your mind ? "

Cole asked.

" We'll go to Russia and won't tell Ash anything about suspecting Rachel there.

If we found her, well and good.

And if we didn't, we'll tell Ash everything we know and did to find her Mom, but we couldn't !

She will have to face it.

She would be hurt and I know it'll kill us ALL to see her hurt; but we HAVE to do this !

I can't face the hope in her eyes whenever she looks at me and I have nothing to tell her.

I just can't take it anymore ! "

I said helplessly.

" Yes, you are right.

Even I can't face it !

So, who do you want to go ? "

Cole asked.

" All of us !

I'll need you and Lauren for backup for her safety. And Jules and Dominic will bring her back here safely if, something goes wrong !

What do you think ? "

I said.

" I think, it would be good if, we all would be with her in either case !

If, we found her Mom, she would be overwhelmed and if, we didn't found her; she would need us to be there for her.

And it would be better to have backup, I can't take her crying infront of me.

That thing fucking makes my brain to shut down completely ! "

Cole said sincerely.

" Yes, you are right.

I've already have our papers sent to my men so that, they can get our visa ready.

You guys give me yours and I'll get all of your visa ready. "

I said.

" Ok, the first thing in the morning !

By the way, what would we tell her, where and for what we would take her there ?

Answer to her questions ? "

Cole asked.

Just like me, he too knows she won't be easy to handle once she starts asking questions about everything and anything !

" Leave it to me, darling.

I'll handle her. "

I told him.

" Ok, now go to sleep and we'll do the rest tomorrow.

I'll have my men to check if, there is problem in our documents.

And as we aren't going to stay long there, we won't need to undergo the police verification. "

Cole said.

" Good.

Ok, then see you tomorrow...

Um...

Cole I was wondering if I can get... "

I said returning to my teasing self !

" What ?

You'll get anything you want.

What do you want ? "

Cole said seriously.

He is too innocent, even after getting fooled by me countless times, he still falls for my traps !

" A good night kiss ! "

I pouted my lips towards him and he grabbed my lips in his fingers and dragged me out of his room.

" Fuck off and go to sleep. "

Cole said irritated with me.

" Good night, love."

I said and returned to my room.