Taxi Drive

Lena had to force James to take Madam Li home. She only trusted him and felt that Madam Li is in the best care if he was there.

Lena assured James that the drive to the Gaming Tournament was a short ride and he can meet her there afterward. With that, James obeyed his master's command and sent Madam Li off.

He thought that since this old lady was not feeling that well, the ride will be silent. However, Madam Li took the opportunity to torture James with questions about Lena.

"How does she treat you? Do you like working with her?"

"Does she hang around any men?"

"What does she like to eat?"

James knew that Madam Li was an important person so he answered those that he can and those that were not invading his master's privacy. Other's he said that he had only been with Lena for a short time so he does not know her well.

Madam Li stopped after a while because James doesn't know.

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After sending off Madam Li, Lena left the event. She called for a taxi and headed towards the Gaming Tournament. She was sure that Gary was going to be the championship winner. His game name was Helios.

The original Lena may have no interest in gaming, but being a graphic designer, Lena had a fascination with gaming. Although she never played them, the concept and graphics of some games are just so intriguing.

Lena held the bag of prizes that she had prepared for Gary. She was excited in the back seat as the taxi driver continued driving.

It was about another 20 minutes before they reach the location. Lena glanced at the back mirror and stopped her smiling.

She was sure that the car behind them has been with them since she left the event area. They are also taking smaller roads to avoid the traffic with so many events going on today.

They had made several turns and so she was sure something was off.

"Sir, can you take a small detour? Turn at the next block?" Lena asked the driver.

"Sure." He didn't care because more driving just means more money for him.

As expected, they turned a few times and the car was still following them.

Lena's heart stopped a bit. 'I am scared.'

James was not with her and she is in the smaller area of town.

"Sir, can you speed up? If you get stop then I will take care of the trouble."

"Ok." The driver did not mind. He was confused about why she was in a hurry now but asking for detours just before. But whatever, it is not his job to ask questions.

He sped but the car behind sped along with them. But right now… Lena could see three cars. SHIT!

A car sped up really fast and suddenly bumped the taxi driver's car.

"WTF" The driver was going to stop and get out but Lena yelled. She saw guns in the car.

'OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG'

Lena's heart was beating so hard. She had only seen these in movies, not real life. Where is her bodyguard when she needed one! If she got out of this alive… she'll be sure to have him by her sides 24/7.

"Don't stop! They have guns… keep driving!"

"Guns?" The driver was shocked but he panicked and pressed on the gas.

"Young lady? You look too nice to have people after you!"

"Ah? I am nice! I really am! Can you get us back to the city?"

If they make it to an area that is more populated they would be safer. No one would dare kidnap her in broad daylight…. Would they?

To worsen the situation, they started shooting the car. Lena screamed at the top of her lungs and put her head down.

"I don't wanna die!" The driver called out.

Lena quickly pulled out her phone and dialed the police.

"I am being shot at in a taxi!" She screamed into the phone when it got picked up.

"Miss. I am sorry but can you repeat that again?"

"I AM BEING SHOT AT IN A TAXI!!!!"

"Ok. Can I have your name?"