Monster under the bed

Crystal took Harry to the entrance of the building where a car was waiting for them. She opened the door and first helped Harry in the passanger seat and then signaled the driver to get out of the car.

The driver silently got out and Crystal entered the driver's seat. She looked at Harry and asked, "Baby are you ready for our adventure?"

Harry excitedly nodded and Crystal started the car. They moved towards their destination while listening to the fun songs Harry liked.

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 Meanwhile on Asher's side

Asher looked back at his legs when suddenly his phone rang. He paused for a moment before answering the phone. 

He put the phone near his ear but stayed silent and waited for the other party to speak. After a minute of silence the caller spoke, " I have arranged you to marry someone in a month. Be prepared you can't resist this time."

Asher's face darkened he asked, "Who is she?"

The caller said, "I'm afraid if I tell you she won't be able to reach the wedding."

Asher laughed manically, "Haha you are right I'll kill her."

The caller said, "Be prepared" before she hung up the phone.

The Asher looked at the darkened phone screen and said, "Do you think you can force me to marry that girl. Haha I think you have forgotten my records dear mother."

Asher was laughing devilishly when he heard a click from the door. He became alert not expecting an assassination in the apartment.

He rolled down the bed in an attempt to hide from the intruders. He couldn't defend himself right now. Fortunately Harry and Crystal wasn't here today so he doesn't have to worry about them.

He rolled from the side which causes his healing wound to open again. He hissed slightly but endured the pain and kept quiet. 

He heard approaching footsteps and he minimised his breathing not daring to alert the enemy. 

Just when he thought it couldn't get worse. He heard the window of his room opened from outside and someone jumped from the window into the room.

Fuck, he's doomed.

Slowly a man entered his room and looked around, he frowned when he didn't saw anyone lying on the bed. He looked at the man who entered through the window and said, "If sis knew that you entered through the window to scare her guest. You will have to face the consequences."

When Ivan heard his warning, he clicked his tongue, "Who is going to tell her? Besides he isn't even here. Where's the fun hmm..."

When Asher heard this voice he found it familiar he heard him when he was in the hospital. It seems these are Crystal's subordinates.

He rolled out of the bed and looked up at the tall man standing near the window. 

"AHHH" Ivan screamed when suddenly a man rolled out of the bed. He took out his gun to shoot him but stopped when he recognised the face.

Alec also turned defensive and rushed towards Ivan. But soon he recognised the man. He saw him in the CCTV footage of the hospital when Crystal protected him during the night.

Alec laughed, " Haha Ivan you are easily scared."

Ivan, "..."

Ivan gritted his teeth and said, "I thought a monster came out from the bed because no one would dare to infiltrate this place."

Alec and Asher were speechless 

Asher, "..." Do I look like a monster to you?

Alec, "..." Just how many movies do you watch?

Asher's lips twitched and he stared at Alec as if asking for help. Alec silently walked towards him and helped him back to bed.

Alec looked at him and said, "You didn't have to hide because no one would dare to enter this place without sis's permission. This place is safe."

Asher nodded and Alec went to the nearby sofa and laid there to rest silently. Ivan looked at Alec and walked towards him and kicked his legs. 

"Don't sleep yet, I will be bored to death" Ivan whinned.

Alec looked at Ivan and pointed towards Asher signaling Ivan to disturb Asher but not him.

Ivan looked in Asher's direction and Asher hurriedly pull the blanket to his face covering himself like a dumpling and played dead.

Ivan, "..."

Alec, "..."

Ivan looked at Alec and said seriously, " Let's fight then. We will practice our skills."

Alec laughed and said, " You'll lose."

Ivan said seriously, " There's nothing I can not do."

Alec looked at him and said, " Can you lick your elbow with your tongue?"

Asher who was playing dead, "..."

Ivan laughed and said, "I'm sure as hell I can."

Then he started pulling his elbow to his mouth but failing miserably.

Asher peeked through his blanket and looked at Ivan. His lips twitched at the sight of Ivan trying to lick his elbow like a silly golden retriever.

Alec closed his eyes and rested for a while. Asher also left Ivan on his own and closed his eyes to rest.

Ivan sighed at not being able to complete the task and went out of the room to kill his boredom.

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AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN

Crystal and Harry stared at the high mountain in excitement. Crystal was carrying a huge trekking bag on her back whereas Harry was wearing a small bagpack carrying mostly medicine.

Crystal knelt down beside Harry and took his left hand in her hands. She took out a watch from her pocket and tied it around his hand.

She looked at him seriously and said, "Baby no matter what happened, you always have to wear this watch and in the face of danger you have to press this red button at the side. This will alert my people and they will immediately start the rescue mission. Always remember never took it off. Consider it as if you are connected to me at all times."

She then showed him the identical watch she was wearing around her wrist. "See sister is also wearing this."

Harry nodded seriously and vowed in his heart to always keep it with him. Crystal looked at his expressions and knew he understood.

Crystal patted his head and stood up. She grabbed his hand and proceeded to walk towards their hike.

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They walked for half an hour and Harry is already panting. They paused in their route and found a big rock to rest for a bit.

She took out a water bottle from her bag and helped Harry drink it. She also took a spot beside him.

She looked around and took In her surroundings. There were big trees giving them shade from the scroching sun. The air felt fresh and the surrounding gave a sense of peace to them.

Crystal closed her eyes and took a deep breath and then released it slowly. The stress pent up in her system was quickly released and she felt much better now. 

She opened her eyes and looked at Harry who was also looking around just like her.

Harry said, "It's beautiful isn't it sister?"

Crystal replied in a soft voice, "Yes it is."

They rested for a while more before continuing in their destination they have to reach there before Evening.

The rest of the journey was difficult but relaxing. They reached their destination on the mountain and rested there. 

There was a small food stall on the top and a beautiful waterfall near it. The rest of the area was clean and covered with bushes and grass and rocks.

Crystal took Harry to eat something before they can enjoy the view. 

They ate their food and then walked towards the waterfall where they can watch sunset. They placed their mat and sat on it. 

Harry looked at the beautiful sunset and his eyes glowed. He had never saw anything this beautiful in his life. 

Crystal looked at the sun slowly setting in and the sky gradually darkened. She never felt this peace in her entire life.

She doesn't know if it was because of Harry that she came here. But being in his company gave her peace that she was searching for her whole damn life.