Chapter 36

Nicholas POV

It was at midnight that John gave Maxwell the go ahead that we needed to get the hell out of this place. I couldn't stand being in this tiny room anymore... especially with all the tense energy around. I was feeling suffocated.

I looked at Ravi sitting at the furthest part of the room alone and I couldn't help but feel so guilty, I didn't know what the hell happened to me. I guess I was tired of everyone telling me to calm down especially when they didn't know how it feels to see your father put a head in your mother's head especially in front of you. I don't think that is something anyone would ever forget, I mean it's hard for me to even get a full night's rest without any nightmares jolting me awake.

"You really wouldn't have said that to him man. He looks like his whole world was taken away from him in just a second." Nate said.

"Well welcome to the club."

"Can you try to be considerate for once, I mean come on man, just because you have been through a lot of things in life doesn't give you the right to belittle other people's struggle... especially the people that you might have feelings for." He said, looking at me with a knowing eye.

I'm gonna pretend that I don't know what he's talking about. "I don't know what you are talking about Nathan."

He nodded and said, "yeah, go on and pretend like you don't know what I am talking about."

"I literally don't know what you are talking about."

"Ok then. I better leave you alone before a screaming match starts. I'm sure no one would want to see that."

I have to admit that that cut deep but I think Nate might actually be up to something, not that I'm actually going to tell him that but you get the point.

I may have overreacted mainly because I was actually having feelings for another person for the first time in 8 years and I guess you didn't know how to react so I took my frustrations out on him which I am deeply sorry for.

Maybe I should apologize... Yeah, definitely I should have thought about walking towards him but I stopped when Maxwell announced that it was time to go. I hesitated for a second but I knew I couldn't jeopardize our opportunity to leave here.

"We have to be quiet because I made a wrong move, I'm sure we all know the consequences so come on."

Maxwell led us through a narrow hallway. There wasn't a single soul in sight but still I'm sure that we were all nervous, I mean I could practically feel Adrian shaking in his bones beside me.

"It's ok, you just need to calm down buddy." I whispered.

"Easy for you to say. You haven't been through half of what I have so don't try to calm me down." He hissed.

I was taken back at what he just said. Where the hell did that come from? I mean I was just trying to calm my brother down and I just got chewed out for that.

"Feels hurtful, doesn't it?" He said.

Ahh... I see. I was getting a taste of my own medicine. "I know Adrian and I already feel guilty about it AND I was going to apologize before Maxwell practically shoved us out of the room."

"Hey Hey, don't drag me into this, ok? I mean I was just doing the job that you asked me to do." Max whispered more like shouting and whispering at the same time.

"Oh my God, can you shut it? Someone is coming. I heard sound of footsteps." Ravi who had somehow appeared in the front said. He motioned for us to crush down and lean towards the wall. I wasn't the only one surprised at this because Ravi looked like the guy that you could push over easily but now-now he is the one ordering and pushing us over. I didn't get the chance to say anything but a massive man was walking towards us and when u said massive I mean THE ROCK PLUS JOHN SINNER MASSIVE.

"Who's there?" He asked. "I'm not going to ask again. Who is there?"

I was ready to get up but surprisingly Ravi spoke up before I could. To say I was surprised and scared for him is an understatement.

"What the hell is he going to do?" I hissed.

"You aren't supposed to be here little man?" Massive man asked.

"I know but I'm here anyways...what are you going to do about it?"

Is he crazy? That man could break him with just his pinky.

"You've got a tap for a mouth and I'm gonna help you shut it." Massive man said practically growling.

"You can try."

It was up to a few seconds after that that Massive man decided to throw the first which Ravi dodged like no big deal and pressed a pressure point on his shoulder that knocked him out. That was sexy as hell.

"Come on guys and try to be quiet." He said, staring at me head on.

There were no other complications and we made it out of the estate. There was already a car waiting for us a mile away. I didn't know how John got a car for us but I was seriously thankful because my side (stab wound) was already bleeding and aching.

"Guys we need to get out of here fast, I'm already losing a lot of blood and I doubt that I'm going to be conscious by the time we make it to Victor's house." I said.

"Wait hold up, we are going to my father's house? I mean don't you think that it would be obvious you know seeing that I am his son."

"Yeah but they can't attack us there because attention will be drawn and I doubt Marcus wants any of that." Max answered.

It took us about a day and a few hours to get to Washington with me drifting in and out of consciousness. Thank God for the food and water that John packed in the car or else I'm not so sure that we would have made.

"Guys I don't think going to my dad's house is a good idea especially in broad daylight. I'm sure by now Marcus probably already knows that we are gone and maybe the documents we took from him." Ravi said.

"So what are you saying we do?" Adrian asked.

"Well, I have a small apartment at the top of my building, I was thinking that maybe we could hide out there for a few days. Look I'm looking forward to spending more time in a tiny place with you guys but I think that this is probably the only choice we have now."

Well that hurt more than I would have liked for. I know I have feelings for him and I'm like 60% sure that he has feelings for me too but I wasn't planning on working towards those feelings or even planning on having another relationship with another person and even if I was he would definitely turn me down after the stunt I pulled. That realization hurt more than my bleeding wound.

"Wait, why don't we stay at my house? That seems like a good idea to me instead of staying in a tiny room." I announced.

"Yeah but don't you think that would be the first place that he might look?" Maxwell asked.

"No, you have got it wrong. I live in a penthouse just a mile away from work which I know he is going to be searching but I have a house that is under a fake name and before you ask, the house it not listed as of my properties so he definitely can't find us there and on the plus side, we can all have our own rooms."

"Ok that definitely seems better than my idea but I hope it's not far because I can't sit in this chair for another day." Ravi asked.

"Nope it's just 20 miles North from this point, you can miss it." I said looking at the GPS in the car.

"What do you mean by that?"

"It's the only house around that area but trust me the view is amazing." I said.

It didn't take long for us to get there and it was totally worth it. I know I own the house for a few years now but I'm still in awe any time I come here. It's a beautiful house on a cliff with a great view of the sun set and I could see the happy look on the guy's face. For the first time since that first conversation with Ravi over a month ago, I feel happy and most of all relieved.

I looked at Ravi and felt a boost of pride in my chest with the awed look on his face. I feel satisfied that I could make him happy.

"Wow, this place is amazing but as much as I would like to stand out here and feel the wind in my crazy curls, I don't think we should be standing outside for long. The wind and grasses have ears." Ravi said with a happy and sweet look on his face. It is truly a sight to see him with a date and happiness. I mean I would probably give my left arm to see that everyday.

Adrian agreed to that and gave me a nasty look before walking to the house. I know we weren't done with our discussion and I was already dreading it. I need to get it, I was being a jerk but don't you think knowing that and feeling ashamed and guilty is enough punishment for a man but I guess not according to Adrian.

"Come open the door and stop daydreaming Nicholas." Ravi said, biting his lips, " besides we need to get that wound treated."

I nodded and walked to the door.... Well more like limping to it. "Sorry." I used my finger to open the door since it was both voice or fingers print controlled. The house had better be cleaned since I paid good money to the housekeeper.

"Damn! You have got a good one here man." Nate said, patting me on the back but I wasn't really listening because I was feeling drained from all the whole blood loss. I really wonder how I am still alive by now with all the blood I lost. I didn't get enough time to think anymore before I felt myself dropping to the floor.

"Oh shit!Help him!" Was the last thing I heard before I fell to the floor.