Chapter 5
We stopped in front of double doors that were white and was encrusted with a Celtic symbol of strength and behind it was a sword.
"Go on then." Miss Hanabi said behind me,
I grabbed the handle but I hesitated a bit
"Come on Kid, we don't have all day you know." I hear Zero say,
I sighed before turning the knob, as the double doors opened I was expecting a room like in the horror movie but it was the exact opposite, the room has a cozy atmosphere. The room's light and warmth came from a luxurious fireplace, framed photo of a cat above it, 2 elegant chairs surrounding a table at the center facing the fireplace. I took a couple of steps inside while the double doors closed behind me
"You're finally here."
A voice said and I look at the seat that was close to me
"Take a seat." The voice said again "Don't be shy."
I slowly moved to the other seat and that's when I saw the 3rd mafia god in all her glory, She had short brunet hair, creamy white skin, and intense chocolate brown eyes. She was currently wearing her military uniform and as I got closer, I could feel a powerful aura surrounding her
I slowly sat down on the vacant seat still looking at her
"You know it's rude to stare." She said and even giggled a little a little
"I'm sorry," I said lowering my eyes downwards,
the seat was actually comfortable it feels like I'm sitting on a cloud. A top of the table was a white porcelain tea set with cherry blossom patterns
"Do you want some?" She asked and I shook my head 'no'
"Uhmmm...why did you want me here?" I asked as she sips her tea
"I heard a lot about you." She said setting her cup down
"You're the very first person I met who double-crossed Crimson red and is still alive at this moment."
"So, That doesn't answer my question," I said and she rolled her eyes at me
"I'm getting to that sheesh... couldn't you go one minute without speaking huh?"
I blushed and slumped on my sit
"well you see you've been getting a lot popular in the underworld society lately and that little head of yours has already a price." My eyes widen at what she said but still kept quiet
"I heard that you were their personal informant and your betrayal caused a ruckus in the gang, you're being hunted by the members as we speak, and not only that. Everyone is on the lookout to kill you and collect the prize money, so in short, it's a little race on who will get to you first and severe that little head of yours."
"So you're meaning to tell me you've sent me all the way here from New York just to protect me? Like I'll easily believe that." I asked raising my eyebrow in suspicion,
she smiled clapping her hands together
"You're a smart girl Midnight, we could use that brain of yours that's why I'm going to give you a preposition." She replied, "Will you accept it?"
"Depends on the offer," I said and she smiled even more
"As you can see we need a new informant our last one was." She paused
"Relieve from his duties and we are looking for a replacement."
"I don't kill," I established
"I don't expect you to, I have other people who can do the job for me." She reassured, "I need you in other fields of work."
"What do you want in return?!?" I asked
"Simple, I just want your undying loyalty to me."
There was a pause between us
"and what if I say 'no'?" She chuckled "You're in no place to say 'no' in this, don't you see I'm giving you total protection from anyone and everyone who wants to kill you, Just say yes and all of your problems will be solved but if you're really persistent then I have no choice."
She pulled out her gun pointing it at me and her eyes darkened
"I'll give you ten seconds to think about it but if you can't decide after that. " threat hanging in the air
"10." She started
'well, what do you know I exited one hell into another.' I thought
"9."
She's right though if I don't join I'll be killed if I escape I'll be still hunted and killed its a cycle of death, 8...7.....6 'you could try, you survived this long' a voice said inside my head 5....4.I'm tired of running, I guess I'll just accept my doomed fate, 3...2 there's no other way
"1"
"I'll join. " I said sighing
"Really?!?" She squealed as her mood brighten and put the gun down, she looks like a proud mom. I swear to God she's bipolar, one minute she's a crazy psychopath killer in the next she's a total sweetheart.
"Could I ask you something ?"
"You just did." She replied amused at her self and I rolled my eyes at her
"Why me?" I asked "There's like a million people out there, why did you choose me? " she smiled and giggled
"well let's just say you have an important role in the upcoming events. "
I looked at her confused
"oh look at the time you're probably exhausted from your flight, I'll let you settle in first." She said "we'll talk more at dinner. "
the double doors opened showing a guy dressed in a white butler uniform, He had blonde hair and blue eyes
"This is Liam and he will be serving you in your stay here. " The brunet said while the butler Liam bowed
"it's nice to meet you, my lady." He said straightening up
"Liam will be the one who will escort you to your room."
I stood up and walk to him to the double doors as the doors closed I saw Zero with his arms crossed leaning his back to the wall, when he saw me he stood up straight.
"Congrats on getting out of there... Alive," he said smirking and I rolled my eyes at him
"where's miss Hanabi? " I ask and his mischievous mood turned sour,
"she said she was going to do something more important rather than spend her time with an imbecile. " he quoted and I laughed
"so how did it go? If you're still alive that means you signed a contract with the devil and sold your soul along with it"
my smile turned into a grimace
"yeah, I did. "
"If I were you I would write my last will right now," he said making me smile
"for a killer you're funny. " he shook his head before smiling at me
"what could I say I'm a man with many talents. "
"we're here miss. " Liam said as we stopped on a simple white door
"I'll let you rest first since it's already 1 pm we'll talk more later. " Zero said stuffing his hands into his pockets and turned to another hallway