CHAPTER 22: MASQUERADE BALL PART 4

" I'm sorry, what?" Malia asked in astonishment and peeked at the identification card that Aryan held in his hands.

"I am a C.I.A agent. Everything from the start was planned by the organization. To be honest, even when we met, it was all a plan. Our people had accidentally painted you as Tyra but after you introduced me to your family I came to figure out that there was a big mistake that we had committed, hence I had to 'cheat' on you. I am so sorry for everything, Malia. If you want to beat me to a pulp then do it, but I truly need your help in capturing that gang leader." Leo explained.

Silence reigned among the three for a while. "But, how can we truly believe what you are saying? Besides, C.I.A agents can't reveal their identity. My spy..."Aryan started.

" I am sorry to say this, but, that man you sent as a spy is very easy to spot. Replace him." Leo interrupted. "Anyhow, I had to make him believe that I was a fraudster who forges people's signatures. And I wanted you all to believe that I am, so that I would successfully accomplish my mission but after finding out that Malia is still alive, I changed my mind." He added.

"Yeah, by the way, how did you come to even figure out that I am still alive?" Malia asked.

" After noticing that Mr. Chase was visiting the hospital for a very long time, I figured out that something was up.So I snuck in as the janitor and that's when I saw that you were still alive but in a coma." He explained.

" It seems that I have to change the security team again." Aryan said as he glared at Leo, who in turn smiled awkwardly and averted his eyes.

" If you were able to sneak in without our security team noticing, then you truly are an agent." Malia stated. " We will help you and in turn you will help us. But, if you dare to go against us, trust me, I will be the one to give you endless pain that might even make you insane. Do you hear me?" Malia queried.

"Yes, ma'am." Leo answered. "By the way, Mr. Chase, Tyra is after you." He added.

"I'm sorry?" Aryan questioned.

"I mean, Tyra wants you to be her lover."

" She wants him, too?" Malia asked and dramatically threw her hands in the air. "Seriously, that woman never gets satisfied with what she has. Oh! Weren't you supposed to get married to her next month?" She asked.

"Yes, but I am trying to delay it." Leo answered as he ran a hand through his hair.

"Actually, get married to her. " Malia said and both men looked at her in shock.

"I mean, a fake marriage. Let everything proceed as planned but the priest or whoever is officiating your marriage and the certificates will be fake."

"You really are not going easy on your sister, huh?"

" Thank your lucky stars, Mister Shelton, you were on the list too." Malia stated.

Leo let out a nervous chuckle and looked away. " Oh, I almost forgot. Tyra is planning an attack on your family too."

Malia went silent for a while, before a sly smirk made its way to her beautiful face." I see." That was all she said before looking at Aryan." My family is still under your protection, right?"

"Yes." He simply answered.

A sudden movement from the bed, made all their heads snap towards the man lying on it. Chad suddenly groaned as he raised his arm and rubbed his eyes.

Leo stood up and hovered over him as he waved a hand in front of him. Chad's vision was blurry but after blinking several times, it cleared, allowing him to make out the person hovering over him.

"Mister Devon?" Chad asked , a bit confused.

"Yes?"

"Ummm... what am I doing here?" Chad asked as he struggled to sit up.

"The thing is, something unfortunate is about to happen to you and we are here to help you." Leo responded as he sat back down.

"We?" Chad asked and his eyes roamed around until they clashed with Aryan's cold ones and Malia's fiery ones.

When he saw Malia, he jumped a bit, due to shock.

"W.. W...What is th..that w..w..woman doing here?" Chad stammered as he pointed a shaking fore finger towards her. "I...Is..Isn't s..she d..dead? Is..h..her g..ghost here to..to haunt m...me?" He continued.

Malia stood up and paced about in the room, causing Chad to scoot back until his back hit the head rest of the bed. She walked towards him and sat opposite him, on the bed. " I am not a ghost, Mister Chad. If I was, Aryan and Leo wouldn't be able to see me."

"Leo? Who is Leo?" Chad asked and Malia glanced at Leo who silently shook his head, indicating a 'no'.

Understanding his gesture, she looked at Chad again before answering. "Oh? I said Leo? I meant Devon. Leo is another friend of mine. Don't worry about that." Malia explained.

"A.. And why are you a..alive?" Chad queried.

"Because I never died two months ago. Anyway, that's not important as of now. We have more important matters to handle. You have two choices here, Mister Chad. Either, you come with us right now and we will save your life or stay here and lose your everything, including your life. Choose wisely." She uttered.

"What do you mean by saying that I will lose my life? Is this some kind of sick joke that the three of you have planned?" He asked irritated as he glared at Malia in frustration.

"Watch your tone and manners when talking to my woman Mister Chad. Am afraid I don't want another bloodshed to occur just because of you." Aryan said, as he ran a hand over his watch and the temperature in the room dropped.