Leon POV

" Credit" I said taking out my black card and gave it to the employee at the counter.

" Wait. Why are you paying?" Jack asked stopping the employee from taking my card.

" Oh- pfft- it's because he lost in a childish game when we were at the car" she replied holding her laughter stressing the word childish as if mocking me remembering the scene .

fuck how could I lose in such a child's game?! She is going to fucking use it to tease me-!

I am a Mafia for fuck's sake!

" But Michelle, you told me you were going to pay! . You should've told me about this!" She whispered complaining but Michelle was too carefree about it because she loves spending my money. Not that I have a problem.

"Um- Why don't I pay for this?" Jack offered and everyone's eyes were on him confused.

I don't know why he wants to pay for it but I don't like it. I wasn't blind when he gave his credit card to her but she did not take it.

Glad-

" It's ok I will pay for it" I said forwarding the card but he again stopped me and I glared at him for doing it twice.

" No I-"

" Wait wait guys-!!" Michelle interrupted taking the card from my hand as I glared at Jack questioning why he did that just now.

Does he think I cant afford to buy pieces of fabric for her?.

" We will pay with Leo's card for now because he lost the game ok? And you can pay next time!" She concluded giving my card to the hesitant employee who was taking glances at everyone.

I caught a gaze staring at me and I already know whose it belonged .

Those gray orbs were filled with quivering confusion and hesitations. Her eyebrows pulled into a frown at the unexpected situation as she shifts her gaze beside me.

" Jack" she whispered for herself in worry, but enough for me to hear. Her face filled with.... guilt??? for who? Jack?

Does she not like I paid for her? What's the problem if I paid for it? Then is it okay for Jack to pay it?

Michelle was humming as the employee swiped my black card across the machine and gave it back to me.

What's her deal of not accepting anything from me? If it were another woman they will surely take it without hesitation.

That's the difference Leon she is different.

Different? As if! She wanted Jack to pay for her! Too bad I paid it instead! And I will be the only one paying for her!

" Oh right- the theme of this year's Ball is Masquerade right?" Michelle asked while Jack took the shopping bags and we walked out of the shop.

Michelle kept talking and complaining about the Ball but all my attention were on the conversation Jack was having with her.

" Let me hold some, you mus-"

" It's ok, I can handle a couple of this. Don't think your man is weak" he interrupted her whispering the last part as her cheeks reddened and he looked away embarrassed.

I don't think my eyes are playing tricks on me because the man himself is infront of me acting embarrassed and shy just because he flirted with a girl.  What are they? newly wedded couple?! I think he did it without intending to.

But... why her? There are other different beautiful and pretty girls but he has to fall in love with her? What's so special about her?

For the past 26 years of his life he used to ignore or be indifferent of any girl approaching or flirting with him. Andrew even thinks he is gay at some point because he never saw Jack being "excited". 

" I am going to put these in the car. You guys go ahead and I will meet you later" Jack announced turning at us and we stopped at our tracks as I replied with a nod .

" Ok! Let's go buy the party outfit!" Michelle cheered dragging Noor by surprise with her to another shop. 

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" How does this look?" Michelle asked wearing a white dress with orange splash on the half sleeves and the bottom of the gown which looked like branches and roots of a tree.

" I am going to make a call" I said monotoned while taking out my phone from the pocket and Michelle replied with an "ok" as my gaze glanced at her who seemed relief that I am going.

Does she hates my presence that much? 

Tsk-

I walked away and was about to dial Andrew's number when he called me instead. 

I answered his call after two rings and as soon as it was picked a sharp familiar sound was heard from the other side. 

Gunshots.

" Boss! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Andrew shouted panicked and out of breath. 

It's rare for Andrew to call me Boss and he only calls me Boss when things are really serious and dangerous.

Is he under attack??

" At the mall. What's happening?" I asked and another couple of gunshots were heard followed by Andrew cussing as a click was heard probably from Andrew's gun pulling it's trigger and he shots loud enough to make me pull the phone away from my ear.

" These motherfuckers started to shoot out of no where and three of our men were seriously injured!" He explained with anger filled in his tone due to the sudden attack.

He hates surprises.

" Backups?" 

" I already called them and on their way but they had other plannings"

" Other plannings?"

" They are going to the ma-" 

TOOT... TOOT....

The call was cut off before he could tell me what the other plan was . I tried to call him again but it was said the number was unreachable. 

Other plannings? What could they be planning? 

With many enemies that wants me killed it's no surprise such attacks will be there, but we have to go out.

She is not used to these. 

I dialed Jack's number and he picked it up right after but before I could say anything the question I asked Andrew was given by the scream and sound of sudden gunshots.

"Boss?!" 

" Jack go to Suzy and escort her out of the mall safely" I ordered and cut the phone as I rushed back to the shop Michelle went with her.

I know Michelle can protect herself, she always carries a gun with her for safety or any situation but ..... what about her?

People were rushing out trying to save their own lives as they bump and fall on one another not bothering the latter as they are too occupied in saving themselves. 

Another gunshot and scream was heard but as I went to the shop there was no one in sight. 

Where are they?!

I exited the shop hastily looking around me, searching for that one white dress but it was too crowded to catch it in sight.

" LEO!" I saw Michelle waving at me as I sighed a relief thinking maybe she is with her?

But to my disappointment she wasn't anywhere near or by Michelle making my heart uncontrollably beat anxiously.

" Where is Noor?!" Michelle asked before I could ask her the same. Her face filled with concerned and worry expecting the answer I thought she will say.

" Get out of here" I said which she was reluctant to but I can't risk to keep her either not knowing the situation myself. I know she can defend herself but I won't be taking any chances either. 

" But Noor-"

" I will get her but I want you out of here right now!" I ordered with authority so she won't argue as I walked away from her to start searching for Noor.

" NOOR!"

"NOOR!"

 be safe-!

I called her out but to no avail there was no sight or presence of her seen. I know for a fact that she will be still inside the mall hiding somewhere because of fear.

My mind was too occupied in searching for her that I don't know where to search for her!

Where the fuck is that girl?!

I decided to go back to the last shop we went to check once more in case I missed her but the bandits were soon in my sight and I reflexively hid myself.

" P-please leave me! STOP!"

My body came into a halt hearing the familiar voice that cried and unconsciously her name slipped from my lips like a whisper " Noor"

I peeked from the wall's corner to know the situation but an overwhelming feeling to burn those bastards alive came in my mind as my eyes lit in rage and my hands itches to punch them dead seeing the scene.

She was held captive by them at gun point while she was struggling to break free from their grip.

Her face was badly bruised enough  but she kept struggling!

Is this girl stupid?! Can't she stand still!

I have to do something!

SLAP

The sound was audible enough for me to hear due to the silence of the place and that fucker used full strength making her fall from his grip to the floor.

I felt my adrenaline gushing fast in my body pushing me to attack them and save her already! but I held myself.

I should think of a plan. I can't afford to act reckless and put her in danger!.

" This bitch can't keep still!" shouted the one who slapped her as she whimpered trembling beneath him.

I don't even need to think who will die first once I have them in my hands.

They better fucking run!

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☆ Ok- I have a question for you guys. Are the chapters I am writing too small? lol but I felt like its long- Guess that's the difference between writers and readers lol.

☆ Do you want long chapters?? let me know! 

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