The house wasn't looking like much from the outside.To Jason's amazement, he was thrilled to see the wonders that lay inside."This is wonderful." He remarked glancing through the interior of the house."You'll be safe here but that doesn't mean that your training won't continue." His grandfather said."When can I go back to the city," Jason asked."Because you're my grandson I can help you take care of Mrs. Martin." his grandfather said."She has been snooping around in this that doesn't concern her and she's going to get her reward," he added."Take care of her as in...""Kill her of course." Jason's grandmother smirked.Jason suddenly felt bad because she was Flint's mom.Flint was his best buddy and he couldn't just bring himself to hurt his friend's mom."Don't tell me you are getting soft?" Jason's grandfather said.He sighed then he placed a hand on Jason's shoulder."If you want to make it in this business you must bury your heart.""If they are not your friends that makes t
"How dare you punch me?" Scar frowned, slowly rubbing on the sore spots.Jason stood his ground, his heart racing with adrenaline. He didn't even realize what he had done until he did it."You dared to insult me," he shot back, his fists clenched."Do you think you can take me down, little cousin?" he taunted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I'll show you what I'm capable of," he snarled, charging at Scar."Oh, I'm shaking in my boots." Scar taunted."You have grown manners since the last time I saw you."He grabbed Jason's shirt then he smiled."Do you know the difference between me and you?" He asked.Jason doesn't answer.He stares at his cousin wondering what sort of nonsense he was up to today."I heard that you had so many failed attempts In dealing with your enemy.""Unlike me, I never fail. I always win." Scar said with determination in his eyes."Oh really, I believe I'm on that list but somehow I'm still alive so I guess you're also a failure," Jason smirked."Bang!" S
Erica stared down at the wall clock.This was the third time she was having dinner alone during the week.After she came back from the hospital, she and Sullivan were spending so much time together but now they barely even spoke.He was always staying out late in the name of work.Erica stares at the huge dining table.The maids were all lined up waiting to attend to her every need.She could see the hint of pity in their eyes.She twisted her lips in frustration before she swallowed the food in her mouth.She sipped from the glass of wine.Due to her sore mood, she wasn't able to even taste the food properly.Every bite she took made her lose her appetite.She was beginning to grow crazy with this wall between them.The lies, the secret, were starting to take a toll on her.Just as Erica was about to take another bite, the doorbell rang, breaking the silence. The maids exchanged nervous glances somehow they knew that tonight was going to be far from peaceful. One of them hurried to
Jason's eyes snapped open, and he sat up with a start, his heart racing.He saw Scar standing over him, a bucket in hand, and a smirk on his face."What the...!" Jason exclaimed, wiping the water from his face.His eyesight was still a little dim because he just woke up."Time to wake up, little cousin," Scar said, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "We have a busy day ahead of us.""Busy?" Jason said softly trying to process the world around him.He promised to stay awake but he didn't even know when he slept off."Oh don't act so surprised." Scar smiled then he leaned forward with his hand on his knees."In this house, you are no longer the young master of the jabs. Let that information sink into your head."Jason's mind raced as he quickly scrambled out of bed. His face grew into a frown.He couldn't believe Scar dared to splash water on him after what had happened the night before.This man was just trying to give him a slow and painful death.Probably drives him over the edge t
"Fuck you." Jason groaned."I wanted to do this the easy way but it seems you prefer it hard," Scar said, then he launched the wipe on Jason's back.*****Sullivan felt the sunlight hit his face, and he popped his eyes open.After his confrontation with his wife, Sullivan stayed up in his study. He didn't know how he was going to face Erica because she was still mad at him. His eyes darted to the desk around him and he noticed it was still piled up with reports from John. His eyes narrowed to the photo in front of him. It was a photo of Jason's grandparents. His mind suddenly raced to what John said the previous night after Erica left. LAST NIGHT "We've got another lead on the shooters, Sullivan. But it's not what you think. It's not someone close, someone we never suspected." John said firmly. Sullivan raced at the possibility of who the person might be.His best guess was Mrs Martin but John was beginning to make him have second thoughts. "It's Jason's mother's grandparents
"General," John yelled at the lifeless body of Sullivan. John reached forward to touch him and his eyes widened in shock when he felt his temperature and he was burying up. The door to Sullivan's study opened and Lady Erica strode inside. She gasped because this was not what she was expecting. "Lady Erica, thank God you are here," John said in relief. "John what happened, what's wrong with him," Erica asked rushing to him. She grabbed his face turning it sideways. "Sullivan, please answer me." She said almost in tears. "What did you do to him." She broke down. "How could you let this happen." She yelled."Lady Erica, please calm down. We were talking a few minutes ago and he just collapsed " John said. "What were you talking about?" Erica's gaze narrowed.The question took John aback.He was hesitant to speak, unsure how much to reveal. "Just...general things. Nothing that would cause him to collapse like this."Erica's eyes flashed with skepticism, but she turned back to Su
"What did you just say?" Erica shot him a glance.Sullivan's muscles tensed up. He worriedly turned toward John and Doctor Lee. "Did I say that aloud?" He asked, his voice barely above a whisper.The way they return his gaze with an amused expression just confirms his suspicion."So you're saying I'm weighing you down. That's why you fell ill." Erica frowned."That's not it." Sullivan exhaled.Hypothetically, she was because, after the confrontation they had yesterday, he barely slept.He just kept replaying the scenario in his head till daybreak.Plus the burden of the secret he was keeping was starting to eat him up."Then what is it because I know what I heard.""Humph," Erica frowned turning her face away.Before the bickering starts getting intense Doctor Lee steps in.He cleared his throat so he could get their attention."Ah, General, I think we've gotten a bit off track here," Dr. Lee said, a hint of amusement still in his voice. "Let's focus on getting you rested and recov
Sullivan's eyes widened in surprise, realizing Erica had locked him in. He tried the door again, but it refused to budge. He let out a frustrated sigh and slumped against the door, feeling trapped.Meanwhile, Erica was leaning by the side of the door chuckling.Just then, he heard Erica's voice outside the door, "I knew you'd try something like that, Sullivan. Don't worry, I'll be back with your food. Just rest and don't try to escape again."Sullivan's face turned red with embarrassment and frustration. He couldn't believe Erica had outsmarted him. He slid down the door and sat on the floor, feeling defeated."I can't believe you locked me in!" Sullivan exclaimed, his voice muffled by the door."I can't believe you tried to escape!" "You need to rest, Sullivan. Don't make me come in there and force you back into bed." Erica replied, her voice firm but amused. "Fine. But can you at least make it quickly?" Sullivan sighed, knowing he was beaten. I'm starving." He said in a tone.