Chapter Nineteen

Eveleen' 's POV
It was twilight night. Moon soothing beams were scattering from the huge balcony. Dim light was glistening, making the whole room filled with it and making things visible in the dark. His arm was cocooned around me firmly. I steadfastly believed him. I was spying out in the sky. His phrase was resonating in my head. My stomach growled under his forearm.
I didn't eat appropriately in the excitement after his declaration. My stomach growled again. I should go and suffice it. I softly touched his hand. My eyes were fixed on his face. I thoroughly reminisced, how he reacted last time when I touched him without his awareness. Albeit he caught me instantly when he felt my touch terminating his absorption. I held his hand and hoisted it up. I slithered on the bed. I slightly put his hand on the bed. I was walking on my toes, careful not to startle him. I slowly turned the knob. I pulled to open it. It made creak's sound. I halted and looked back at him. He didn't stir and was sound asleep. I pulled it lightly, when I was sure I could go through this break. I was grinning being slim, otherwise I had to work, pulling it more with a hanging sword over my head. I stepped out of our room. Now I was on my feet instead of toes. I rushed toward the kitchen. Smile was still decorating my face. I was glad to know. We have a future as I can also have a love life with him like Thomas and Mini.
Thankfully, no door was locked. I walked to the refrigerator. I didn't turn the light on. I freely opened it as none was sleeping around. Noises will not wake up anyone. I bent and peeped in it. I plucked a grape and paced back. I put it in a bowl. I opened the refrigerator again and I plucked chocolate pastry. I plucked some grapes and put it in my mouth and bit it, sucking it's juice. I placed the bowl on the kitchen encounter. I took the fork and attacked on the pastry. It was so delicious. I pulled out the chair and sat on it. I plucked a grape from its bunch.
I heard a noise behind me. I turned to see, but found nothing. I centralized on my food again. Abruptly a crude and rough hand covered my mouth. I rose my eyes and it scared the he** out of me. He was in black cloth wrapped around his mouth except eyes and his dark eyes were on me. I saw remorse in it. He gave me a baleful look. His clothing and dangerous look cleared me he wasn't one of his people. I was trying to get free from his hold. His grip was strong.
Duante is more vigorous, I thought.
I wasn't in bed, he must be here. I was remorsing coming into the kitchen without informing him. I thought, what could happen to me in my own house? My father had taught me to work intelligently in difficult situations. It was the one now. My gaze passed on the bowl and my hands were free. I couldn't confront him as he was strong. I hit the bowl with the back of my hand. It jumped from the table where I put the pastry. It thumped on the ground with a loud sound. Bowl broke in pieces and spoon hopped several times breaking the silence of the night. Fortunately, all lights were on instantly.
Tann came out with a gun in his hand and almost four people behind him. Then Thomas's father came, he was also holding a gun in his hand. My ears caught heavy steps. I knew who took nervously heavy steps, when he didn't find me around him or found me in trouble, and here was he, bare chest standing boldly ten feet away from me, Duante. I heaved in relief and closed my eyes for a while.
My kidnapper was standing behind me, his one hand was on my mouth and second around my waist. He clutched me tightly. I saw my hubby clenched his teeth. I sighed a deep breath at his sight.
This guy was dumbass. It was useless to not let me speak. Someone asked him to remove his hand from my mouth, I was praying. Duante will kill him.
" Let her go man. I'll let you live. " Duante said calmly.
Mini came out from the same room from where Thomas came out. What the he** was that? They were sharing the same room! When was she going to tell me? I narrowed my eyes on her. I knew it wasn't the right time. Come on dude, we're friends.
" Eveleen! " she shouted my name but Thomas gripped her arm to stop her. He shook his head. She instantly stopped and glanced at me with dread and concern.
" They would kill my wife and kid, if I didn't escort her to them. " My kidnapper spoke for the first time.
Duante was looking calm, but his fists were clenched. His jaw was tightened.
" Who sent you here, how did you break in? " Uncle Antonio asked, pointing his gun at him.
" They are unconscious. I didn't kill anyone. I want my wife and kid back, that's it. " he said. I could tell the man was telling the truth. Otherwise, why would anyone step in Lion's den?
I could feel his dread from his voice. His voice was shivering a bit, but not his hands. He was looking professional in his work.
" How did you do this? " Thomas was astounded.
" I'm an assassin. I was. " he replied back.
I merged my hands to clap, but stopped. I always wanted to see an assassin. I had read books on it. They could do a lot of things. They can kill you easily like he could kill me easily. I wanted to see the assassin but did not have any desire to fue from his hands.
" You know who he is? " Tann asked him, beckoning at Duante.
" Yes. But they have my family. I'm sorry. " I heard him saying. I felt remorse in his voice. But who wanted him to escort me to them?
" You wanna live, let her go. " Uncle said in a threatening voice.
" I wanna live with my family. I don't wanna live without them. Once I set them free. You can kill me. " I heard a sob from him.
I looked at Duante. He was glaring behind me.
" Tann.. " Duante said. All heads turned to him. He was the leader of all this, " Find his family. I want them here within one hour. " He ordered.
I gave him a questioning look. Was he helping him? That's really nice of him. If he would lie, then? I thought.
" You can live with your family. If I found it a lie. You'll be dead on the same ground." It went dead silent around, " Remove your hands from her. " He almost ordered my kidnapper.
I felt his hand loose on my skin. He picked the knife from the table and rested it on my shoulder near my neck.
" Keep in mind. Not a single scratch." Duante threatened him.
I couldn't see him behind me. I was nothing more than a marionette right now. I was continuously staring at the round big white clock on the wall. Thirty minutes had passed. My legs started to wiggle.
My kidnapper pulled a chair for me. I turned my head and had a glimpse of him. His cloth was gone. He was tall, fit, dark hair and dark eyes. He wasn't looking criminal, I was feeling bad for him. I sat on it and looked at Duante. His full attention was behind me, on the person. His gaze fell on me. I saw him inhaling a deep breath. I didn't try to tell him anytime.
I looked at the wall. Fifty minutes later, I heard many footsteps coming toward us. Duante didn't budge. His full attention was on him.
" Daddy. " I heard a small girl running at us with her small feet.
Knife fell from his hand. I heard him crying," My doll.... " he cried and ran at her. He picked her up, embracing her in a tight hug.
He was telling the truth. Tears welled in my eyes. It reminded me of my father.
I perceived vigorous hands around me. I looked up at him. I smiled and tightly wrapped my arms around him.
He kissed on the top of my head, " Are you hurt? " Duante asked.
" No, " I replied. But my eyes were on them.
He touched my face and inspected where he put his hand on my mouth. His expressions were telling, I didn't get any bruises. I shifted my eyes on my kidnapper. He was hugging her wife and kissing her small daughter.
" You'll not kill him." I asked him, resting my head on his chest. I wrapped my arms around him.
Last time he plucked his arm who hurted me. I blinked my eyes, " No, You're safe. That's all that matters to me. " he said.
" Are you alright? " Mini squeaked, fastly walking at me.
I slapped on her shoulder, " Ouch! What was that for? " she shockingly asked.
" You both are sharing one room. When was you going to tell me? " I annoyed.
Her cheeks turned red, " I'm sorry. " Both stared at each other with a blush.
" You okay?" Antonio uncle asked.
" Yes, sir. " I replied.
" Uncle, not sir. " he smiled.
" Sure, uncle." I nodded and smiled.
" I need to talk to my wife. '' Duante said, gathering all watchfulness.
" We'll talk later. " I told Mini and eyed Thomas.
I swallowed hard and followed him back in our room. I didn't try to run . My heart was drumming inside my chest. He is unpredictable. I was feeling dread.
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Duante's POV
I beckoned at Tann to not let them leave, I have an important matter to discuss with the assassin. First I needed to talk to my wife.
She was following me back in our room.
I locked the door behind and turned to confront her, " What were you doing out of the room without making it known to me? " I looked into her eyes. Conventionally, she glared back in my eyes.
" I was famished. You were sleeping. I didn't wanna disturb you in your sleep. " She smiled.
" Next time, it doesn't matter what, you'll wake me up. " I ordered her.
" O please don't tell me I can't step out of this room now. " she said with great irritation.
" Stop behaving like a kid. " I said to her in my controlled voice. If it would be someone else. I could lose her.
" Like a kid? You shouldn't marry me then. " She embittered and started to walk away.
I gripped her arm and pulled her toward me. I was heedful not to harm her, last time I broke her hand accidentally and I was still repenting over it.
" I'm just asking to inform me. " I said slowly to her.
" Yeah sure! I'm feeling sleepy. Can you please allow me to go to the bed. " she replied irrationally.
It pis*** me off, " What's wrong with your behavior? " I asked her, picking her up," I've told you to behave hundred times. " I tried to control my rage.
She didn't reply, instead she started to dig her nails in my shoulder. She is a wild cat. I like it, I smirked.
" Look at me. " I demanded, hiding my smirk.
" No. " She retorted.
Rebellion! I smirked again. Her eyes were down. What came next from her, was unexpected for me.
She folded her arms around my neck and rested her head on my shoulder, " I'm sorry. I wanna fly like a free bird. " she whispered in my ear. I felt my shoulder wet.
" I'm gonna inject you, if you don't stop crying. " I said.
" It came by itself. " She said, breaking the hug. She made a puppy face.
Oh Gosh! I love her.
I pecked on her cheek. Her cheeks turned red. I laid her on the mattress, " I've some matters to solve. " I said.
She held my hand, " I'm sorry. " she pouted.
" Sleep...." I nodded and smiled.
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" As you said, I have inquired about him. His name is Lee Zhang. His father came to New York after the death of his wife. He is a mechanic. He is a master in karates and taught children karate in the evening. Ricky with the help of Russian Mafia kidnapped his family and forced him to kidnap Eveleen." he said.
" Should we post him as Eveleen's bodyguard." I asked him.
Tann was my Dad's best friend. They had been partnered in many crimes. He is quick-witted and brainy. He's my God father.
" I comprehended it, when you asked me to stop them as you wanna talk to him. " he replied.
" What's the suggestion, then? " I smiled.
" You perpetually choose the right. " He smiled bigger.
I nodded my head.
" Should I call him in? " he asked.
" Sure." I nodded.
He came in and bowed his head. I nodded at him.
" What's your name, assassin?" I asked as I wanted to hear from him. It wasn't trust Tann. I have my own way. I want my people to feel I don't trust them.. One mistake and they'll kiss their death.
" My name is Lee Zhang. I'm a mechanic and teach kids karate. " he replied. His eyes were down. He was scared and quivering.
" You have two options, you can walk out of this door with your family or you can take this job, I'm offering you. Russian gang and Ricky are after you. His men will chase you till the end of your life, with option one. We'll provide you and your family a good future and safety, with option two. So what's your answer, Zhang? " Tann told him.
" If I died, my family......? " he asked.
" You'll be part of my family after this job. I know very well how to protect my family. " I said to him.
" I'll take this job, Sir. " he bowed his head.
I beckoned Tann to show him his new house.
Assassin bowed his head and walked out of the room.
I ambled back to our room. She was peacefully sleeping. I kissed on her forehead and laid next to her. Immediately, her legs found their way toward my stomach. It made me smile.