ELEVENTH BULLET

Ava opened her eyes. She saw the book was not there which she was holding at night while telling the story to Lucas.

Who took this book from me? Ava mumbled

Good morning Lucas, your breakfast is ready to eat. Emma was working on strict directions given by Sophia.

But I don't want to eat with you. Lucas said. Emma raised her eyebrows and left the room quickly.

What's wrong with this little boy? I want to kill him with my hands!! She shouted and threw the glass from the table in anger. Meanwhile, Sophia entered in her room and asked what happened to you, my sister? Why are you so angry/ why you didn't give breakfast to Lucas yet?

I did sister. But this little boy is not getting in my hands. He is just like Ava only. I asked him but he refused.

What!! Means this stupid girl is playing with us!! Now you see what I do with her!! She will get in the haters' chapter of Leonardo. I will play a game where both will not face each other. Sophia said with anger

Try again sister and you will get failed in front of Ava's magical tricks. Emma shouted.

Don't challenge me, Emma!! Sophia raised her tone.

A servant came to Emma's room. She gave her mobile she left in Lucas's room. Meanwhile, both sisters saw that Ava was talking to a boy in the garden. Sophia blinked her eye at Emma.

Look what will happen next. Because Leonardo doesn't like strangers coming to this mansion. Sophia said with happiness

I hope this man didn't hurt you. Aiden asked

No. everything is fine here don't worry. Ava said.

Aiden saw that Leonardo was staring at him from the window. He again asked about him. She said in a satisfied mood to him. Suddenly Leonardo came toward Ava and said with anger.

I can't bear any stranger at this mansion. So you don't dare to bring your relatives or friends here again. Otherwise, I will be bad to you. Leonardo came closer to Ava and said loudly

How dare you shout at my cousin like this? Aiden held shirt collar of Leonardo. His guard quickly held their guns and pointed at Aiden.

What's wrong with you Aiden? Calm down and leave the mansion. Ava shouted

Leonardo looked into Ava's eyes and raised his hand to the guards. They put back their guns in their belts.

Sophia took advantage of that fight. She quickly called her secret gangster agent who also killed Lucas's father.

'Beat this boy in a way so he got to know your persons as Leonardo's dogs. Call the police also and tell them that you are talking from Benjamin's mansion, where Leonardo is keeping a girl forcibly'

Wow, Sophia!! You are amazing!! Emma hugged Sophia

The phone bell rang. Ava quickly picked up the call.

Hello Aiden. Are you okay? Why you didn't pick up my calls? Ava asked

Some people beat me while I left the mansion. I think Leonardo sent them to take revenge for what I did to him. He is really an evil man. Save yourself from him. I am really worried about you!! Aiden said

What, I can imagine his brutality. I knew it when he didn't respond to you at that moment. I will talk to you later. Let me talk to him first.

You…!! As Ava started the conversation, Watson interfered

'Police is waiting for both of you outside'

We have received a call that you are keeping a girl at your home forcibly. Policeman said.

Who reported? Leonardo asked the police while he was staring at Ava. Ava was also unaware of that complaint. So she nodded her head in no.

You both have to go with us. We will interrogate you at the police station. Policeman said.

Leonardo was angry with Ava, as he thought that she reported him to the police. Both went to the police station. Frank and the guard quickly followed them. They both got interrogated by police. After interrogation, it was clear that Ava was not living in that mansion forcibly. But she was living on her choice for Lucas. Police suspected Leonardo because it happened many times to him. His enemies involved his name in different crimes that he has never done. He was an honest and strong businessman. But his recognition was mixed up due to enemies. After clearance at the police station. Leonardo nodded his head to Frank.

I will check it out sir but I have told you before that one of the past dealers is still on a way to attack you. I can just request you to not go without guards. We recently got threats as well. Frank emphasized

I can manage by myself so stay back. Leonardo said

Ava sat in Leonardo's car. She noticed that he was going to drive by himself. Ava fastened her seatbelt. Midway she noticed that Leonardo was so aggressive. So he was tapping the steering wheel continuously.

Why did you take your complaint back? Leonardo asked

What do you mean? Ava raised her eyebrows

Don't lie girl. You reported to the police. But I didn't insist you stay at my house. You are living by your own choice I just give you an option. Leonardo raised his voice

Why would I lie to you, Mr. Leonardo!! Why would I complain about you? Whenever I have no concern with you? I was okay and still am for your decision as I am living with my nephew. Ava said.

Girl! Keep it in your mind. I don't like liars and dishonest people. Leonardo said.

Me too. Keep it in your mind too. Ava said.

Another thing. I don't like anyone's interference in my personal life. I don't want to see any of your relatives at my home. So keep this in your mind and stick it with your heart all that I told you. Leonardo added.

But you just..!! Ava was about to talk again about the incident that happened to Aiden. At that moment a car takeover them in a reverse way. Leonardo immediately stooped the car. He came out and started looking around. Leonardo noticed that something is wrong around because it was not a populated area. Ava opened the door. She saw a cat sitting near the car. She picked up the cat and rubbed its body. Meanwhile, she saw that a person behind bushes was pointing a pistol directly at Leonardo. Ava thought for a while. She quickly ran towards Leonardo and stood in front of him while facing him. Unluckily, a bullet targeted Leonardo but in nanoseconds, Ava jumped and the bullet passed through her bicep. The man who fired the bullet quickly disappeared from the site. Leonardo took his pistol out and fired all the shots in the same direction. Ava fainted and fall down.

What!! Your arm is bleeding. Leonardo was surprised by the question of why Ava saved him.

'What's wrong with this girl? Why did she come in my way? O God, save her'

He quickly wrapped and tied up his muffler on her arm so blood could be stopped. He took her and sat in the car. He reached a village. An old age man was staring from his hut at Leonardo and asking him questions through his eyes. Leonardo quickly went into the hut and laid Ava on the floor bed made.

This girl caught the bullet this time. Whenever your enemies will stop targeting you? Where did this incident happen? Old man asked

It happened on the short way to the mansion. It was an ambush road. I don't know how that man escaped. Leonardo said

Calm down, son! Sit here. I will bring a first aid box. I told you not to use that road, if you remember one of your enemies attacked you while you were going mansion from that road. I prohibited you at that time. The old man said.

Alright! Leonardo left the room quickly. And started walking outside the hut while thinking about something.

'Sunset begun'

How is she, Uncle Francis? Leonardo asked

The bullet tore off muscle. The wound is so deep. It was hard to handle it but I managed. This girl is so weak. So wound may heal slowly. But it needed to be sutured as a bullet crossed vertically through her bicep. You brought her in time. If you were late more a minute she may have failed to fight for her life. I will be going to in next room. If something happens call me immediately. Mr. Francis said

O! Thank god. Thank you, uncle. I will inform you. You may go to sleep. Good night.

Another thing son. When you came to my door with a girl I came to know that your life going to be changed. This is the eleventh bullet that didn't touch your body. Which was shot to you to take your life. But an intellectual girl took that to save your life. Once upon a time, a woman left you and gave you a wound for your entire life so that you become like this. She was your mother. So that's why you hated every woman in the world and didn't retain your trust in them. But what I saw, this girl saved your life. Will you do the same? That you have thought about every woman? If this girl saved your life instead of her. So you are going to pay off my son. You will owe her. Write this in your heart. Mr. Francis elaborated.

Leonardo kept looking at Mr. Francis.

Where are my aunt and uncle? I have not seen them for a whole day. Lucas asked Mrs. Rosa

Son, they have gone for some work. They will be back soon. So don't worry. Let's go into the room. I will tell you a fairytale. Mrs. Rosa said.

She was not known about Leonardo and Ava. But she managed to handle little Lucas.

Sister, what did your agent tell you about Leonardo and Ava? Emma asked

He traced them but he was unable to follow them. The location where last he checked was a jungle spot. I hope Leonardo will shoot her and throw her somewhere. That's why he is not at home yet. I played with tricks. Look! My agent settled my plan so Leonardo thought about taking revenge on Ava. Sophia exaggerated in a way. Whereas she was also not known about what was happening with Leonardo and Ava.

Sophia are you sure about it? Emma asked

Yes, my dear! Have you ever seen any plan got failed? Sophia proudly said.

Hmm, I am going to rest. Emma said and went into her room.

At midnight Ava's fever raised. She started shivering with a fever. The temperature of the room was very low. Leonardo noticed her. He tried to find out a blanket in the room but he failed. He thought not to wAke up Mr. Francis as he slept late. Ava's shivering was not controlling. Leonardo sat with her and wore her coat. He tightly held her hands in his warm hands. But Ava's shivering was continuous. She was also unconscious due to anesthesia. Leonardo's mind was not allowing him to hug her. Because a bridge to hate women was in between. Suddenly Leonardo thought pattern changed 'she saved my life and he hugged Ava till her shivering stopped. He quickly laid her on the bed again and start walking into the room. He was continuously looking at his hands and how he hugged her. He was unable to sleep because of conflict due to the incident. Leonardo asked Frank to trace the person who attacked. He also advised Frank not to tell anyone at home about the incident.