###Chapter 7

Chapter 7



After the dreadful gun shoot attack in each other, they all sustain an injury, Diego got shot on his arm by Anthony who is determined to get the girl first at all cost, Diego shot Anthony on his shoulder though the bullet only brushed him, after their escorts managed to escape them from each other, they all realized that they loosed the most important thing, and that's the girl, the witness.

"I will get back to you after I get that girl, you will regret entering my way." Diego said with a bleeding arm and entered the car; Anthony's spy also took Anthony to their lodge.

*

Anthony winched as the spy treat his injury.

"Why did you think that guy wanted to get the girl too?" Anthony asked.

"I told you, they may also be looking for her some they knew she saw them, she is the witness and they can do anything to get her first." The spy replied bandaging Anthony's shoulder.

"Yes, I also thought of that, but do you think that guy may kind of have some connections with my father's death?" Anthony asked.

"I don't know, but I don't think so, because the murderer won't show up himself, he may decide to send his boys to look for her since Mafia's has a lot of boys who worked for them, so maybe, not sure, maybe he may be one of those boys the real murderer sent." The spy answered.

"We will have to try and find her before him, I'm not planning on hurting her, and I just want the truth, the truth behind those who killed my father, so I can have my revenge." Anthony said.

"I will try and find her new location, she wouldn't be far, and I'm sure." The spy said and pick up the first aid box.

*

"Damn it!" Diego said angrily.

"I can't believe I almost got that girl and that stupid guy destroyed everything and she escaped again, you have to find out who he is and why he is looking for Vanessa." Diego ordered.

"I think he might be Robert son, if not why else will he looking for the witness?" One of his boys said.

"I think you have a point, he already found out that a girl saw us, that girl is a threat to my life and reputation, and we have to do all it takes to get her before him, spread around the city and don't return without her." Diego ordered.

*

Ronaldo came out of his hiding spot with Vanessa on his arms after making sure that they all left, he entered his car and started driving, while checking on her every minute.

He decided to call Fredrick.

"Hey brother." Ronaldo said putting on the phone on loud speaker.

"Hey Ronaldo, where have you been since morning, I have been searching for you."

Fredrick asked.

"I'm sorry, something urgent came up and I had to return to London as soon as possible, it's so important and I wanted to say bye to you but you left the house early." Ronaldo replied.

"That's okay; just call me if you need anything." Fredrick said.

"Sure, I will brother, take care of yourself and don't land in trouble, I'm sorry for not helping you finding the girl anymore, but I trust Diego, he will find her in no time."

Ronaldo said.

"I know you did try your best, so no hard feelings, be safe." Fredrick said and Ronaldo hanged off with a satisfying smile.

"I'm sorry, but you will never see her again brother." Ronaldo soliloquies.



**Few hours later**

Vanessa opened her eyes gently, her head hurts as she tried to sit up, and she realized she is in a strange room.

"Dije! Mama! Anyone here?" She screamed but no reply.

Everything that happened flashed back, how she almost escaped but someone knocked her off with something and she passed out.

Tears rolled down her cheeks.

She placed her head on her legs crying.

"Why does life has to be so cruel to me? I never committed any crime, I was attacked countless time, received threat messages, and had to leave indoors, I was almost burnt to death or died by the smoke flames, I had to leave my mom alone, not knowing if she could actually survived loosing me, I came to this place thinking that I will be safe but all in vain, I lose my job, my mom, and life and everything, I even loose Mama and Dije who treated me like family, why is my life so miserable, why can't I live normal?"

She asked herself crying her heart out, her eyes looks swollen and red.

The door opened and someone entered, she moved back immediately.

"Just kill me already, I'm tired of all the damn stress you made me go through, just kill me!" She yelled crying.

Ronaldo stared at her pitifully.

He sat next to her on the bed.

"I'm sorry your life had to be like this."

Ronaldo said.

"You are sorry, because you had no option than to kill me?" Vanessa asked.

"No, do I look like a killer?" Ronaldo asked softly, she wipes her tears.

"Who knows if they sent you to kill me, I knew they are ruthless and heartless and animals, they killed that man mercilessly because they are very wicked, how they want you to do same, what are you waiting for? Just kill me." Vanessa shouted though her voice is cracking.

"Look Lady, I'm not here to kill you, I'm here to protect you, and when I'm still breathing, I will never let them harm you, I was the guy you bumped into that night." Ronaldo said and she calmed down, that's when she remembered his haircut.

"I tried my best to kept you away from them by distracting them while searching for you, I couldn't found your location until yesterday when your neighbor informed me of your whereabouts, I thought they won't find out but they did, but I'm glad I was able to protect you."

Ronaldo said.

"But why are you saving me? Are you not a Mafia?" Vanessa asked.

"Because you are innocent, and I can't watched you killed without doing anything, my brother is among the Mafia's and he was also searching for you, I used that opportunity to play smart and kept you away from him, you don't have to worry, you are safe and far away from them, and they won't be able to find you soon." Ronaldo exclaimed.

"Where am I?" She asked.

"Johannesburg, South Africa." He said and she gasped then started crying.

"I won't be able to see Mama and Dije again, worst of all that I didn't even say good bye to them, and Mama would be so worried sick about me." Vanessa cried.

"Sorry about that, but it's for your own good, it's to keep you safe and away from your attackers, I will be by your side."

Ronaldo replied.

He stayed with her the whole day, and few days later.

She gets better again, she can even go out of the house but with her mask on, the one Ronaldo bought for her.

She most admits that he is a nice and gentle and she most appreciate him for protecting her.

He got her a phone though she isn't allowed to use it for long and since she still has Mama's number, she called her immediately.

"Hey Mama, it's I, Vanessa." Vanessa said and Mama was quite for a while.

"Mama, are you there?" Vanessa asked.

"Yes my child, we were so worried about you, we thought something really terrible happened to you, I was so scared." Mama said crying.

"It's okay Mama, I didn't tell you why I run from my hometown but it had to do with escaping from some gangs wanting to kill me, and they just realized that I stayed at Kenya so they followed me there and attacked me, but I was rescued and safe." Vanessa narrated.

"My poor child, why didn't you tell me all this?" Mama asked.

"I didn't want to make you worried." Vanessa replied.

"Okay, but where are right now?" Mama asked.

"I'm really sorry Mama, but I can't let you know of my whereabouts, I'm sorry, it's not because I don't trust you but it's just not safe." Vanessa replied.

"I understand dear, I'm glad you are doing great, if you get another chance please do call us." Mama said.

"I sure will Mama, thank you and have a nice day, my regards to Dije." Vanessa replied.

"I will." Mama replied.

"And please if possible, don't let her know of my situation, I don't want her worried."

Vanessa pleaded.

"Don't worry my dear, make sure to eat on time." Mama replied.

Vanessa smiled and hang off, she remembered her mom.

"I wish you are safe mom." Vanessa said.

*

"You said that Ronaldo returned to London urgently, I'm sure that guy most is hiding something." Diego said.

"No, it's something urgent and he may come back, why will he even do that, I trust him, he is my brother, know how you address him." Fredrick replied and left the room.

Diego couldn't be convinced that Ronaldo had nothing to do with his.

*

Ronaldo realizes that he can't hide forever; his brother may find out about his whereabouts sooner or later since he had his boys around.

Maybe hiding in Johannesburg, South Africa is not just the perfect decision, he decided to return to back to face the reality, he is sure that Diego is doubting him.

He enters the room and Vanessa was crying.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Yeah, I just remembered my mom, I missed her." Vanessa replied.

"I'm sure she is fine, by the way, I have something important to tell you." Ronaldo said and they both take a seat.

"I have to return to your home town, today itself." Ronaldo said.

"But why, you life can be in danger, please don't go, I will be scared, you promised to protect me." Vanessa replied.

"I'm not going to leave you, I just had to coz staying here always will make my brother doubt me coz he already called asking me if I'm truly in London, if he find out I'm lying, it will put your life in danger, I have to go back." Ronaldo said.

"I'm sorry, for making you go through all this stress alone." Vanessa said.

"Well, I'm not complaining, and I'm glad I helped, I wish my brother will understand how dangerous what he is doing is." Ronaldo said.

"I wish so too, I wish he is just like you, I'm tired of hiding, and for how long will this continue to go on?" Vanessa asked.

"For as long as they don't stop searching for you, I got you everything, the groceries and when you need anything, just give me a call, and remember to always off your phone to avoid them from tracking you." Ronaldo said.

She nodded.

"Thank you, and be safe." She said and he packed his bags.

"I sure will." Ronaldo replied and gave her a warm smile then bade her bye.



He went to the airport so he can go back on time.

*

**Anthony's house**

"It's has been three days and we have searched the entire Kenya, but no traced of her, where could she be?" Anthony asked.

"Could it be, they already got her before us?" The spy asked.

"I'm feeling like someone helped her escaped out of this country so we have to leave too, she is not here." Anthony replied.

"Okay, I will make arrangements for us to leave." The spy replied.



**Ronaldo's house**

Fredrick was cleaning his new gun outside when Ronaldo returned.

He rushed and met him.

"Brother, I thought you are in London?" Fredrick asked.

"Yeah, I was done with everything so I don't want you to be lonely, I decided to return back." Ronaldo replied.

Fredrick grins in satisfaction.

Now he can prove Diego that Ronaldo has nothing to do with the girl disappearance.

"You must be really tired, come in." Fredrick said.