Chapter 6

FELARAY.

"Boss, are we sure that the pretty thing didn't overhear anything like she said? How sure are we that she's not a spy?" Scorpion grunted out.

I grunted, unsure how to answer that question. I can still remember the innocent unknowing eyes the girl had stared at me with.

"No, she doesn't know. But then again, we can't leave anything to chance. We can't risk knowing that this information might be in another person's ears." I stated reluctantly.

"What do you suggest I do?" Scorpiom asked, already there's murder in his eyes.

"I would have wanted to have a day or two with the girl, she is just too beautiful, don't you think?"

"She is, boss."

I shrugged. "Too bad I'm not into women. Kill her, Scorpion, and keep it quiet. No one should know about this."

A satisfying smile came to Scorpion's face. "Alright boss. I can have fun while I'm at it, right?"

"Knock yourself out," I consented. "Just make sure you clean up probably.

"Will do, boss. Have you heard about Boss Spider? Words around are that he had one of his baddest motherfuckers looking out for you."

The reminder made the tension on my shoulders relax. "Number Zero. I heard he's the most dangerous man of them all. The Killer Machine."

"Yes, boss. That makes us almost free from Dragona, with The Killer Machine protecting you."

"Dragona is a bastard," I stated dismissively as I walked to the bed of the hotel room and laid down.

"Just kill the girl and clean up quietly. Don't make a mess of things and don't forget we're supposed to lay low." I ordered.

LEILANI.

The Next Day.

I knew the exact moment he came. I felt his presence even without staring out of the window.

I suddenly relaxed for the first time since yesterday. I've been tense and restless since going to the restroom yesterday, I've felt uneasy about the whole thing.

Even this morning, as I prayed my Rosary, I'd also prayed about it. As I walked to my store, I always looked back as if someone will jump out on me.

Now, for the first time since yesterday, I feel safe.

I stared out of the window to see his car in the usual spot. I quickly averted my eyes.

How can a man so dangerous.....a man I'm so scared of, manage to make me feel safe with just his presence?

It doesn't make sense, but it is what it is. Should I ask Sister Benedetta?

The sound of the doorbell ringing jolted me out of my thought.

I went to see the customer, "Welcome to 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗶'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀, what can I do fo—" I stopped suddenly when I saw who was at the door.

The guy from yesterday! The mean-looking one!

He sauntered in like he owns my store. He didn't say anything. He didn't look anywhere. His eyes were just on me as he walked closer to me.

When I saw the gun poking out from his jean pocket, my eyes widened to saucers and all the blood drained from me.

"Hello, Miss Leilani." His deep voice called to me.

I barely stopped myself from taking steps away from me as he walked closer to me. I stood on shaky legs and stared at his face.

"I r-really didn't hear anything, I swear to God! I don't swear because it's against God's teachings, but I'm s-s-swearing in his name now for you to know how I mean this! I didn't hear anything!"

He smirked.....a very wicked-looking smile. "It doesn't matter, Leilani, we can't afford to take the chance."

"What?"

"If you're a good girl I'll make this a quick and painless death, but if you're not a good girl, it can get really paaaaainful."

I gasped as he had walked closer to me, stepping into my space. "Please! I didn't hear anything!" I cried.

He raised his big ugly hand and ran it down my body. "You beautiful bu........"

He trailed off when all of a sudden, blood splattered everywhere. I stood shocked when the man holding me captive suddenly slipped to the floor in the pool of his own blood.

Zero came into view. His face as stoic and serious and dangerous as usual. He wasn't looking at me but at the man who laid bleeding out on the floor.

"Y-You stabbed him!" Horror blanketed my face. I couldn't stare at the man on the ground.

Zero cocked his head to the side as he stared at the man. "I tried to go for your lungs but shit reminded me that you motherfucker will die quicker that way. Now, why would I give you such fucking blessing when you don't deserve it?"

He crouched low to stare at the dying man. "You're gonna bleed out slow and easy, and you're gonna die as a good cocksucker you're not. Do the world a favor and fucking feel great pains while you're at it."

"Maybe in your next fucking life, you'll have the knowledge..... No. One. Touches. What. Is. Mine."

Then, he got up, raised his booted foot, and shoved it down at the knife on Scorpion's side, pressing the knife deeper into the man's body.

As the man howled out, I screamed at top of my lungs.

Staring at Zero, I have this feeling...

My life just changed forever.