Chapter 82: A goal to achieve

•Arius

"Your arm's bleeding!" Azalea seemed worried about me, she was panicking seeing the little wound.

"It's just a cut. It'll heal."

"But look at the blood."

"It probably cut a vein."

"But-" I gently placed my hand on her cheek and she looked at me.

"You shouldn't worry about your enemy so much.'

"Enemy? You?"

"What else do you think I am?"

"Now a days, I'm wondering that."

"You don't need to." I turned around, "Go back to the mansion. I have some business to attend to."

"You'll go alone? Where?!!"

"Yes. To make sure this doesn't happen again."

"They came for me didn't they? I mean they shot at me…"

"No. There's no need for anyone to come for you. Go back. I'll take care of it."

***

"Well look who it is!" Ryan Black, younger brother of the boss of one of the most powerful mafian clans, Samues Black spoke as soon as he saw me.

Ryan himself has a prominent position. It's just that he's too reckless. A little too reckless.

"I'm sure you know why I'm here." I smiled as I went and sat on one of the lounge couches.

"You don't waste any time, do you? I just got the news that you have what I want."

"I don't give away what's mine." I smiled.

"I gave you the pair I had because you asked. Shouldn't you do the same?"

"What you gave me was damaged goods. Maria and Ayaan were of no use to me. One can't speak or hear properly while the other is dead."

"Oh? You live up to your reputation. Getting rid of things that are of no use to you. You should have just given her back to me."

"She was so damaged, she would have been of no use to you either." Afterall, she couldn't even walk by herself. She was slowly falling into insanity.

"Oh well, Who cares. I want the girls you have. The Violet and the Siegfield."

"I already said. I don't give away what's mine and I definitely don't share what's mine."

I could see the annoyance of his face, "Why do you even have them?"

"It seemed like a good idea, to have a few slaves." I grinned, "That were not damaged."

"You were never the type for revenge."

"Oh! I'm still not. It's purely for my own enjoyment." He wasn't really buying into but he didn't think I was lying either.

"Then give them to me when you've had your fill." He leaned out of the sofa a bit and placed his elbows on his thighs, "If not I can just snatch them away. They're toys for you too, aren't they?I know you won't mind if I take one away."

"One?"

"The Violet." He smirked, "I want her more than anything." He leaned back on the couch, "She's more beautiful than the last one." He fiddled with his thumbs, "More sexier." He looked at me,"I want her body at any cost."

…

"Well," I stood up, "When I do grow tired of them I'll let you know. Till that time keep your hands away." I gave him a nice 'warm' grin, "I mean it."

He wasn't bothered, "Sure, but just so you know, I'm not very patient."

***

As I left the place a car stopped by my side. The tinted window of the back seat slid down to reveal a woman with wavy black hair and pale skin. Liana, older half sister of Ryan.

"Hey Arius~" She waved at me and opened the door, " I heard about you and Ryan." She gestured me to come in. I sighed and entered the car. "I'll drop you off. Drive." She told the driver.

"So?" I asked, "What do you have to offer?"

"Boy you're so rude! Going straight to the point." She smirked, "But don't worry Ryan isn't so stupid, he won't take your dolls just like that."

"I'm not worried about him. You know the reason why I'm coming along with you." I looked at her and gave her a sweet grin, "Ryan can't act unless you or Derulo agree."

She came closer, "And you want me to keep him at bay?" I held her hand and kissed it, "You're really smart Liana. That's why you're so charming."

She snickered, "And what do I get in return?"

"Whatever my lady wants." I stared into her emerald green eyes while she placed her hand on my chest.

"Lately," She sighed, "My nights have been a little lonely." She stared back into my eyes, "And you're the best partner for the night." She leaned in closer to my face. I could feel her breath and I knew what she wanted.

I leaned in and gave her a kiss. A short one and broke it off. She looked at me in disappointment.

"The rest. You'll get tonight."

A satisfied smirk appeared on her face as the car stopped near my place.

"Tonight." She sat straight up facing the front, "Will be in your room."

***

As soon as I arrived back at the mansion I called in Caesar.

"Yes?" He walked with me as we began ascending the stairs

"How's her training going?"

"She's gotten really good."

"What about other than fighting?"

"I haven't yet started…"

I sighed, "Caesar, I know that kind of stuff is hard for you but we don't have much time. I already risked it when I brought them here. Have Ben help you out. I want both of them to be strong. Strong enough that they can protect themselves and Ayaan."

He nodded, "Did Ryan find out?"

"Yea." I held his shoulder, "We don't want them to end up like Maria, do we?" He shook his head and I smiled, "Speed it up. Have them ready for any situation." I patted his shoulder, "Go."

As he left I started making my way to the fourth floor but paused when I passed by the library.

A sweet melodious song could be heard from inside.

I opened the door and went in.

Azalea was singing, in a soft voice. It seemed like a lullaby.

I made my way to the other side of the room where I saw her sitting on the window couch. Ayaan's head on her lap. He was sleeping soundly as she caressed his hair.

She saw me standing by the bookshelf but didn't stop singing. In between though, she gave me a smile.

That's right.

I smiled back.

I brought them here with a goal in mind. I can't just hand them over so easily and watch them get destroyed.

On my part.

I took a deep breath.

I had given up on any sort of vengeance, a long time ago.