Aysel??

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“Are you okay?”John’s voice rang in my ears.
He had wrapped his cold hands around my body, holding me in his arms and shut the door.
Thankfully, the shot didn’t get to me or perhaps, the person that shot it wasn’t aiming for my life.. he must have fired it amiss deliberately.
I did not need to think long before I know it’s Kelvin’s doing.
He is on me.
Things are going to go rough from here.
“Aysel?”John called worriedly.
“I’m… fine.”I forced a chuckle.
His men were already out searching for the shooter while some guarded the car.
I sat down properly and sighed while throwing part of my hair that bounced off back.
“I think they lost the shooter.”his driver informed.
John scoffed.
“Whoever it is. It is me he or she wanted, no doubt.”he said.
“That must have frightened you. I’m sorry.”he turns to me.
“A little.”
And that was because I’ve been out of it for long.
I’ve gotten pretty more use to shooting and other stuffs like that.
“Will you be okay?”
“Sure, of course.”I replied nervously as I bit my cheeks.
Who dare to order a shoot on me?
I don’t even know what to make of this.
My life has started getting rosier and going back to the rogue path sure isn’t the way.
I rubbed my hands against one another and took in a deep breath.
“Ah, I must be out of it. How about we go to my house instead? Who knows what the shooter might do next. I don’t wanna see you get hurt.”
The last part of his statement sweetened my heart.
This is the first person that will say that to me aside from Helene.
“Just relax, okay.”he placed my head on his shoulder.
He knocked on the window and it whined down.
“Let’s move.”he told his guards.
The cars got back on the road and I closed my eyes.
A part hoped the hit was intended for John.
Not that I wish him hurt but..
Goddd!
If that shoot was for me then that means I’m busted!
The boss already knows. Kelvin that bastard must have betrayed me.
Will I have to run away again?
We arrived at his mansion and well, it was nothing short of beauty.
There were so many things to feed my eyes on but my mood wouldn’t allow that.
His squadrons trooped out of the other cars and came to surround us as we alighted from the car.
A gunshot was fired into the air and the guard close to me slides down to the floor in his pool of blood.
*Take positions! Take positions! Make a tight cover for the lady!*the one who seems to be their captain yelled out.
More guards rushed to my side.
I knew it. No, it is now confirmed, I’m his target.
I almost lost balance but I held on to the car for support.
Why?!
Why?!
Why!!!!!!!!!!
Tears streamed down from my face.
Why now, hun?
Why now that life started showing me its aesthetics?
I’ve always been and seen his ugly form before but.. why now?!!!
I don’t wanna go back to my previous life.
I want my THIS(Presence life)!
I tried keeping my eyes opened but I was too weak to do and slowly, my hand went off the car.
The smell of blood…. I hate it.
Then, darkness took over.
*
“What the hell do you mean by you haven’t found him? Twice, his bullet was…”I heard John rasp.
I batted my lashes before opening my eyes.
I saw him by the window side, his phone was glued to his ear.
He was putting on a black pyjamas and a white headband.
“I’m giving you five hours to find that motherf*cker and bring him to me. Get ready to get your head chopped off if..”he changed direction to my side and paused in his statement when his eyes met with mine.
“We will talk some other time.”he ended tye call.
He saunters to where I was and sat beside me on the bed.
He looks at me softly and gave a reassuring smile.
“What? You’re gonna chop someone’s head off? That sounds horrific and scary.”I said and hugged my body trying to get away from his gaze.
I didn’t know he is a strong believer of the concept, “Show, don’t tell.”
He just sat there staring at me without saying anything and that made me jittery.
He stifled a laugh before taking my hand in his.
“You fine?”he used his other hand to pat my hair.
“I’m trying.”
“It’s okay. You can stay here till the shooter is found.”
I smiled.
“You will have to cross to the other world to get that done if truly, it is the people I think it is.”i said subconsciously.
“Go for a shower and eat? Or eat before going for a bath?”
“I need to brush first.”I grinned.
“Oh.”he mouthed.
“Right.”he chuckled.
He left my hand and stood up.
“You should go do that.”he pressed his lips together.
As I made to get down from the bed, my eyes suddenly travled down to the cloth I was putting on.
My eyes snapoed up at me.
“Who changed my cloth?”I asked.
He cleared his throat and looked away.
“Not me.”he replied.
“Then who?”
“I… I think it’s.. you know what, let me get the maids to prepare your food.”he said evasively and tried to leave.
“Huh?, stop. Don’t move.”I stood up on the bed, pulling the duvet over my body.
He halted in his steps but didn’t turn back.
“Who was it?”I questioned again.
He faces me slowly and gave an embarrassed smile.
“A… someone did.”
“Who?”
“A.. guy.”
My eyes popped out.
“Not you!”I exclaimed. “Don’t tell me you were the one that did that.”
“Of course.”he scratched his chin anxiously.
“Who is the guy?”
“That’s him.”he pointed to a direction and I traced it and it landed on his reflection in the mirror.
“You??”I freaked out.
“Not me. The other guy.”he shook his head.
“Your driver?”
“Oh, hell no! I wouldn’t allow him do that when I’m still alive.”he blurted.
“So, you did donned me into another dress. Your short and your shirt?”
“Alright, alright.. I’m so sorry. I swear, my eyes were closed when I did that.. I just figured the dress may…”
“Why didn’t you call the maids?”I interpolated.
“Oh, the maids. I think they did.”
“What are you even spewing? You’re driving me crazy!”I jumped on his body and we both fell on the ground with me on top.
He looks shocked. He probably wasn’t expecting that.
“I heard morning romance is the best.”I pinned his hands to the floor and started sucking his lips.
*
“What is that on your neck?, hickeys?! Don’t tell me you came here just to tell me that.”Snow scoffed.
We were both in the office at my company.
“Whattttt?”I didn’t know I have that on my neck. That explains the stares I got on my way down here.
Oh, John, such a sweet soul.
He just drives me crazy. Whenever I’m with him, my sanity always leaves me.
“I came to check on my company and oh yeah, you’ve been doing so well in my absence.”I dropped my phone which I’d used to check my neck on the table.
“Ugh. I really don’t have time for you today. There’s something I need to attend to super fast.”
“Woah, in my own company?”I scoffed in disbelief.
“Duhh, I’m the one in charge for now so you’re just a guest here.”he left.
I chuckled. I’m glad everything is going well.
My phone rang on the table and I giggled after seeing the caller.
“You sure you don’t need me to send guards?”was the first thing he asked. His tone was laced with care.
“I’ll be fineee…”I drawled out with a smile.
“Or should I come over?”
“Gosh, Johnny. You worry too much. What about your concert?”
“I could cancel and reschedule it to another day.”
“And your fans would eat you whole, trust me, I would be among them.”I joked and he gave a small laugh.
“Alright. The plane is about to take off. I’ll call you later.”
“Yup.”
“Take care, hun?”
“I will, you too.”
A soft dirge that indicates that the line has been disconnected sounded.
I placed the phone the phone back on the table but it started ringing again.
I picked it up and placed it on my ear thinking it was still him.
“You need to stop worrying over me and…”
“Did I missed something?”an unknown but familiar voice asked hoarsely.
There was a chuckle, I mean it.
I stared at the screen and saw that it was an unknown caller.
“I guess it sounds good to have someone worry over you, doesn’t it?”he tutted.
“What do you want from me?”
“I want you back, Aysel. Funny how you didn’t change your name.”he actually laughed.
“I can never come back to you. Why can’t you let me be?, I don’t plan on getting dirty on my hands anymore. You should stop here.”
“Then you leave me no choice than to kill you. It was a man last night, how about men today? Sounds fun? Five men down today till it get to your sweetheart? What do you say ’bout that? ”
I clenched my fist tightly as I breathed in rage.
“Don’t mess with me….”I gritted.
“How about I start by blowing up the plane your lover is in?”
“And, oh, dear Helen…. I can’t believe she is going to die after all you’ve to keep her alive. Should I start with her?”he clicks his tongue.