Chapter 52
Tessy’s POV
“Let me see.” I requested and she showed me a glimpse of it online, then I saw another read with a caption, Dragon and Viper in one place, the police lied to us saying they killed them now we are not saved.”
“I am lost here, are they really evil?”
“Evil is an understatement, I found out they are both Mafia Don and Best of friends too, they are ruthless killers too.” My nightmare was trying to take over when she mentioned some sensitive words, so I decided to end the topic right there.
“Can we please talk about something else, the police can solve that.” I smiled and she nodded.
“So who got you this phone? Let me guess, sugar daddy??” She winked at me touching my cheek, she is so silly.
“Nah, it’s Eddy and he brought me here too. I had a rough day with my parents and I needed to escape.”
“Oh I see, so does this mean you now have a thing for Eddy?”
“HELL NO!!” I yelled not even wanting to think about it, I can never love another person the way I love my Anthony.
“Chill friend, I was just pulling your legs, you don’t have to yell that way you know.”
“Sorry for overreacting, I am feeling weak, can I rest in your room for a few minutes.”
“Do you have to ask that? Come on girl, my room is yours, we are besties remember?”
“Thank you.”
We entered her room together and I quietly climbed her bed taking a resting posture and she joined me as well.
“You know what Tessy?” She shakes her legs in the process and I turned to sleep on my side to focus on her. “What is it?”
“I’m glad we both made it alive, I was really scared back when we were kidnapped.”
“Me too, I’m so happy we made it out alive.”
“I will never forget how you protected me, dear friend, I would have met my dead end if you didn’t come through for me.”
“Now you are making me emotional, you should have told me we are doing the heart-to-heart talk, I would have gotten more tissues to wipe off my tears you know.”
“It’s not too late to get it, you know.”
“You are crazy.” I tickled her and laughter consumed the entire room. I am so happy to have a friend like her.
Deep down I was really disturbed, why do I feel I am connected with whoever is Dragon and Viper?
I actually saw that mask when I was a kid. The two people who saved us were having that dragon mask on and it made me remember the memory I thought I never had. It’s exactly the same design, just that there is something else missing and I really don’t know how to come up with a perfect explanation. Should I be worried? I can live a normal life, right? No one will come after me and kill me, gosh this is stressful. I wish I knew the answers to solve all the what-ifs in my head. I suddenly thought about Anthony, that was the only illusion I could come up with to forget about the problem I am facing now and I also hope it helps me in my dream world so I don’t end up having those repeated nightmares.
I slowly closed my eyes with a smile curving on my lips seeing Anthony telling me how he wants me so badly, the kiss and everything. I wish I could just disappear to meet him wherever he is right now but it’s impossible.
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I returned to my dad’s home and I noticed the distance between Mom and Dad, I should never have returned home.
I greeted them before going to my room, my mom joined me immediately saying, “How was your outing with your fiance?” Typical question expected from my mother.
“Went well,” I replied briefly, taking off my clothes because I wanted to freshen up then think of what I can do to kill time.
“Care to tell me about it?”
“No.”
“Are you still upset with me? Come on, you shouldn’t stay angry with your mother you know.” I know what she is trying to do but I won’t fall for it no matter how many times she will apologize about the issues. All I need is not an apology but an explanation of what exactly is going on that I have no idea about.
“Mom, can you just let me be, please? I beg of you.”
“I am sorry Tessy, your dad and I are adults and we will be able to sort ourselves out, you shouldn’t be bothered about us okay?”
“Can’t you understand the handwriting on the wall Mom? I am not after how you handle yourselves I just want to know what is going on between you and Dad, I just want to know the entire truth, is it that difficult??” I said in a high tone and Mom gave me a weird look saying, “The truth sometimes doesn’t matter, focus more on your career and your fiance, and live a normal life that’s exactly what I planned for you, you will do that right?”
I scoff, this is exactly what I am talking about, controlling games, my mom’s favorite weapon, can’t she see I am an adult, I should detect the life I want not her, if she won’t tell me the truth then I will find out myself.
“Enough Mom, I just want you to know this, one day the truth will be out and you better be blameless because if it results otherwise, I will never forgive you.” I made my words clear before walking into the bathroom, and turning on the shower. I gave deaf ears to everything she nagged about.
I spent minutes in the bathroom and when I finally stepped out, she had already left my room, that’s better, now I can breathe freely.
I dried off the water from my body and wore a simple dress. I’m glad Mom got a few clothes for me. She knows my size, I’m happy she still remembers but that doesn’t mean I will forgive her for not telling me the truth of what is really going on.
I rested on my bed and brought out the phone Eddy got for me, it was just for me to start using and the first call I received was from Eddy trying to know if I was better and all, I quickly ended our conversation lying I was about to rest.
I settled into my chair, fingers trembling as I typed “Dragon and Viper” into Google. The search bar seemed to stare back, taunting me. My heart raced, anticipating what horrors I might uncover. Why am I doing this? I should be thinking about how to go for therapy that will help me get over this nightmare.
I kept my phone buried in my lap with my thoughts having conflicts. I decided to continue. I might be surprised at what I might end up seeing on the net about them.
Immediately the results flooded in, a tidal wave of terror.
*”Dragon and Viper: Notorious Mafia Dons”* – CNN
*”Unmasking the Ruthless Leaders of the Underworld”* – BBC
*”The Iron-Fisted Rule of Viper and Dragon”* – Al Jazeera.
My eyes widened as I scrolled through the articles, each one revealing more chilling details. Are they really humans? How can one be ruthless? Or is this just the next exaggerating thing?
I also saw the part that says no wealth can match up to them, Dragon is also richer than Viper but no signs of how they make use of their money. No one knows their real names or faces but rumors have it Dragon has a daughter. I paused and continued reading the search result, I clicked on another information and it said,
“According to sources, Dragon and Viper’s true identities remain unknown, protected by a web of loyal associates and ruthless intimidation…”
“… Their organization is responsible for numerous kidnappings, extortion, and murder…”
“… Dragon’s methods are particularly brutal, earning him the additional nickname ‘The Inferno’…”
I felt a chill run down my spine as I gazed at the masks on the screen – the same masks that haunted my nightmares.
The rumors are true claimed by another source, “The Raven claw gang kidnapped the MCCB student of the University Of Medical Services and after the Livestream everyone saw online, the entire gang was wiped out and a tip came to the police who went there and saw all students asleep, the only reason Dragon intervene it’s because his daughter was among the victims, my question for today is who is Dragon daughter? Suddenly, a hand touched my shoulder.
I screamed with everything within me and I ran out of breath immediately, a panic attack also stepped in.
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