Third Person POV.
Dame High school had been teeming since the clock of dawn and as they were preparing for the graduation, Vlad fled there to complete his mission.
The receptionist had made it clear that all security inhibition would be let down today, meaning he could enter the school through the gates rather than sneaking in through the fence.
The news not only excited Vlad but the Sokolov twins too. Anton had promised Vlad a promotion if he succeeded in getting the evidence they needed.
And if possible, capturing Vera and bringing her to them in Russia.
Considering Vlad’s expertise, the whole work wouldn’t be hard.
The instant Vlad woke up in his hotel room and found out it was already morning, he dressed up in a simple white shirt and black slacks. He dressed in such a way nobody would doubt his intentions.
Then Vlad took a cab to the school. Like the receptionist had promise, all guards were let down and Vlad entered into school through the gates for the first time since he arrived in the States.
He moved into the dark archway, close to the hall where the party was taking place.
From that hideout, Vlad took in everyone making their way into the hall.
His eyes were sharp, senses high, as he watched, keeping tabs.
However, in between the tailing, Alexei had called to know the current situation of things…
And as always, Vlad gave him the needed updates. Alexei had sighed, muttering appreciative words to him in Russian.
Just about when Alexei wanted to end the call, Vlad sighted the girl he saw one time coming out of a Victoria’s Secret store.
Vlad had a hunch the girl looked like Helen. He wanted to tail her but he suddenly lost connection to her. Now, today she was here….
Vlad then homed his attention on the girl. Right after the girl had walked down to the side of the graduating class, David Truman walked in.
Vlad’s attention prickled as he watched the two, suspecting something. However, David couldn’t seem to get his eyes off the girl in question and the glint in his eyes was that of lust…and protection.
The hunch now tugged with ferocity at Vlad’s throat and he took out his camera and began recording the events happening then.
“Okonchatel’no!” (Finally) Vlad screamed under his breath when he saw Vera call on David to join her on the stage.
Vlad captured everything with precision, and sighed in relief knowing he had done a major part of his job which was revealing that Vera was alive.
Kidnapping her wouldn’t be an issue. They were mafias and getting captives in their clutches had never been an issue.
With a smile divorcing his lips apart, Vlad found Alexei’s number and sent him the full video he had recorded…
And just when Vlad wanted to turn and exit the hideout, a punch landed on his face, knocking him unconscious.
^
^
^
Andrei had notched up his security check and improved on watching over Vera. It was obvious to him that any slack in duty would cost Vera’s life and he didn’t want that.
Hence, he ensured that he kept watchful eyes on the girl. He didn’t leave the house with David and Vera…
He came alone, dressed not as a bodyguard but as a parent. He wanted to keep a low profile and when he arrived at the school, he began scouting everywhere for the bad guys.
He had done this for years, started when he was a teen, working for a big Russian crime family before he resigned his duties there to work for David.
To Andrei, David was more receptive to work with.
Andrei moved around the school, watching all corners. All security cameras. He ran a check in all classrooms and the last place he ran a check on was the teeming hall where all attendees were.
He stood by the corner, his eyes wandering around for unconventional movements. Well, for the past hour, he stood by the corner watching for threats he found none…until he saw the flash of a camera through a hidden archway.
At that moment, his throat prickled. Andrei knew just that instant that the movement wasn’t usual and he stealthily made his way there.
He came to a stop behind the strange man and saw from his camera that he was tailing David and Vera.
The mafia’s Byki, Andrei hummed his breath.
His fist curled in anger instantly. As the Byki turned to leave Andrei landed a blow on his face and the man fell unconscious.
With gritted teeth and tight fists, he dragged the man away stealthily.
Andrei bundled him up in a disposable bag and tucked him in the car’s trunk.
He drove to a secret spot downtown and called David.
Andrei was pacing around, keeping his eyes on the unconscious body bundled in the disposable bag as he waited for David to arrive.
Taking long for David to arrive, Andrei matched to the window side of the building, gazing into the streets.
Just in time, he heard the swishing sounds coming from behind him. Andrei knew instantly his captive was awake.
He skated over to the body of the Byki and swung his leg to the man’s stomach, making the man growl.
“Ahhh…Yebat(fuck).” Vlad cussed with heavy breath and rolled around in the bag.
He couldn’t breathe properly. His breath couldn’t circulate freely. He felt hot, almost suffocating as he rolled around, seeking a way to free himself from the pain.
“Let me out of this!” He barked in Russian but Andrei only gazed down at the pathetic
man with fury written on his face.
“Let me out!” Vlad’s voice came again as he bounced around, wanting a way out.
“It seems you don’t have the strength to face me, cunt!” Vlad yelled, bouncing back and forth. “Because you know I’m going to beat the shit outta you…that’s the reason you’re hiding. Let me out let’s go hand to hand like men!”
Everything that slipped out of Vlad’s lips angered Andrei. He would have loved to begin a torture game but this man here…he was a gift for David.
And Andrei would only unwrap the gift when his boss arrived. He wouldn’t let his anger eat him out.
Andrei took delight in watching Vlad helplessly bounce around, breathing heavily and praying wordlessly for redemption. Of course, there will be no redemption for him.
Andrei knew how much David loved Vera and thinking of causing her any harm would be death.
Vlad wouldn’t leave alive because he wanted to touch David’s woman. David’s princess.
While Vlad was bouncing and yelling and cursing, Andrei heard a footfall hastening towards their direction. His nerves pricked knowing the boss was here.
Andrei stepped back from Vlad’s body a bit, and veered to face David who dashed into the empty hall with unfixed windows, looking breathless.
Andrei doesn’t need to be told that the news had gotten David super worried.
“Where is he?” David’s voice dripped with hatred for the unknown captive.
With a stern look on Andrei face, he moved his curved hand backward a bit, allowing David the chance to see the man.
Eyes narrowed, David snaked his way to the man and cursed as he tore the bag away from the man, revealing his face…
“Son of a bitch…” David cursed as he took in Vlad’s face. The man looked like a Russian so David didn’t bother to ask.
His major concern was which mafia clan sent him to tail them.
While Vlad was screaming his own curses without a single look of fear, David echoed his question. “Who do you work for?”
Vlad sneered, barking a laugh. However, David released his pent-up anger and smacked Vlad hard on the face.
“Answer me!”
“Sokolov!” Vlad gushed, feeling the sting of David’s slap.
At the mention of the name, Andrei’s eyes narrowed. He shared a look with David as his brows crunched together.
“Ublyudki(motherfuckers).” Andrei cursed, remembering the number of times the crime family he once worked for had had clashes with the Sokolov clan.
David’s brows hitched up at Andrei’s words and he turned to his bodyguard and asked.
“You know them?”
Slowly, Andrei nodded. “Yes. The mafia twins.” He drawled.
“How much information have you given them?” David turned back to Vlad and asked.
Vlad didn’t speak.
“Answer him!” Andrei hollered and sent a blow to Vlad’s face.
“None!” Vlad lied through his teeth. It was obvious to David the man had spilled lies and it raged David’s nerves.
Instantly, David snatched Andrei’s gun and pointed it at Vlad’s leg. ” Answer the damn question, how much information have you given them?”
Vlad didn’t speak and David released a bullet, shooting at his leg.
“Ahhhh.” Vlad howled as pain radiated through him. The words came spilling then. “Just today. Just today’s information.”
The realization dawned on David. The mafias already know about Vera being alive. Meaning, there was danger ahead.
David stepped away from Vlad’s body. He muttered to Andrei, “Finish him up.”
As David took strides out of the place, he heard Andrei cock the gun, shooting Vlad….
To be continued…