Chapter 3- A silent trap

THE MANSION BAR...

"And what are you suggesting?" Razou [The 3rd In Command] Pointed out.

"I don't know Razou, All I know is I've seen that girl before. I just- Can't put my fingers on it" Ethan spoke [2nd In Command].

"Oi Bartender" Razou waved over In the mood for a drink

"We really can't jump to conclusions Ethan. I mean, It's just her first day here and-"

"ANDD, she has that sapphire eyes like the boss's daughter. Just like his Wife" Ethan muttered looking confused

"Maybe it's just a coincidence. I mean loads of girls have that sapphire eyes, Plus- His Wife died years ago from what you told me" Razou says right as the bartender serves them

"Thank you" They both chorused

"She didn't quite pass away," Ethan says fixing his eyes on the alcohol

"What do you mean she didn't die?" Razou asked looking curious

"You see the Boss ordered me to kill her that night before we took her Daughter." He explained having a disappointed look on his face

"Why?" Razou questioned

"Emily was a really pretty woman. Her Sapphire Eyes and beautiful Blonde hair made the Boss fall madly in love with her. Their love was strong and later that year, they had a child who took the eyes of her mother. Nothing bad happened in their relationship but her father. Her Father turned out to be the biggest mortal enemy of the Our Boss's Kin. He was a Crackle." Ethan says

"No way! A Crackle, Master Romo's enemy? They never came to peace after Master Sao died [Kris's Brother] in their hands" Razou adds

"Yeah, He was practically dating his enemy's daughter. So that's when he gave me orders to kill the Crackle daughter, Emily. He had no choice but he was just too heartbroken about his brother's death" He paused

"But I couldn't. Emily and I were getting close, She was a nice woman but I had to obey The Boss's orders. So that night, I set her room on fire and locked her in after the boss and his daughter flee the house."

"That's cold man," Razou says

"I'm not sure if she died or lived, I didn't think it mattered to that state. But if that girl is Emily, Then I am just as Screwed" Ethan adds

"Relax brother, I'm sure all this is just a coincidence. There are several girls with Sapphire eyes and blonde hair out there I guess" Razou comforts

"Right" Ethan zips his champagne as both drink to their satisfaction.

---------KRIS'S ROOMM-----

"Your wife died?" I asked

"She was caught up in a fire outbreak." He answered looking devastated

"Ah, sorry for your loss sir" I was about to drink the Champagne but was stopped by strange aurum.

"I-" He was about to say something but unalarmed, I smacked the Alcohol out of his hands as it crashed on the ground breaking into pieces.

"What are you doing?!" He yelled

I knew the smell of poison and I could already tell that those drinks had something in them. "Those drinks have something in them. Debutant Oil" I said while getting myself prepared because, from the looks of things, Things were fishy around here

"What the hell are you talking about?!"

"Sir, someone wants to poison you and your clan. This isn't the basic smell of Champagne and I am sure it is in your drink as well" I explained

"How can you tell?"

"I know the scent of Debutant oil when I smell one. I have a feeling your enemies are close by Sir, is there anywhere in the mansion you think is safe to stay in? At least for the night?" I uttered

"They would be expecting you to have drank either the Alcohol, beer, or Champagne," I thought

"Do you know the person who got it for you?" I asked turning my attention to him

"It was this lady that served me right before I met you. Luckily I didn't take a Zip after Ethan told me that I had a guest. But again, something seemed fishy about her, she didn't look like one of Rita's nannies I hired, Neither the Bartenders." He replied placing his hands on his chin.

"Are you sure?" I questioned

"Yeah, lemme get a hold of Ethan and Razou" He picked up his phone from the table and dialled.

We stood there for 2 minutes but there wasn't a reply, no source of communication, this proved my point that something was wrong. It had only been my first night here, yet, I go on patrol. It sounded frustrating but the only reason for this is to protect my daughter.

I instantly locked the doors and closed all the windows shut for security.

"Daddy?"

I turned around to see Rita half awake.

"What's going on?" She asked

"Nothing Hunny. You can go back to sleep" kris answered while holding Rita tight in his arms

"Sir, we need to evacuate ASAP" Just as I completed my sentence, The Door barged open.

Without thinking, I landed a gunshot straight to the intruder's forehead.

"What are you doing?!" Kris yelled

"Um, Saving your life sir?"

Kris shrugged shaking his head disappointedly while staring at the dead body.

"That was my Team Guard Lesley"

This time, I was the one staring at the dead body feeling bad, but this was no time for an emotional breakdown worth over.

"Ah, I see. May his soul R I P" I said trying to sound polite. I placed my guns back in my pockets and checked if my bullets were intact just in case.

"Please stay here sir" I was about to leave when I felt his hand brush mine

"I'll follow" He suggested

"Sir, my job is to be your bodyguard, not make you the first prey"

"And who said anything about being the Prey? I've known how to use guns ever since I was 6" He says proudly putting on a lazy smirk.

"Okay? But what about Rita?"

"Rita would be fine." He shrugged

I felt rage boil for no sudden reason, prompting him to decide to leave Rita's life in danger.

How selfish of him!

"Sir, Leaving Rita on her own isn't the best decision you should come up with. Keep in mind that the people we are fighting against are murderers from another League! They don't care if you're a kid, Adult, or age!" I told him strictly trying to keep my rage in control but telling from my facial expression, his suspicions increased.

"And why do you care if I leave Rita alone or not? Is there something I should know" He glared at me

"All I'm trying to say is you should think more about making your decisions or you might just regret making one" I knew I just screwed up by blunting out that phrase but before I could clear my misunderstood words,

it was too late.