IN THE LONG RUN (BOOK 2 OF BAR BLUES!)

Chapter 41: Man of the hour...

George's Pov:
I quickly open the back door throwing my shopping in and slide into the front seat of the car, finally taking a breath once I start the engine. The lights all flicker on everything is peaceful.

'I recommend at least locking the car' I turn to find Mr Faux sitting next to me, he looks exactly as Bobby described. The image of destruction.

'What do you want?' I sigh.

'Now you see Mr Green it's not what I want ore what I need'

'What do you need then?'

'First I need you to act normal which means driving and not sitting here with the engine running'

I do as he says reversing the car and making my way out of the car park onto the main road.

'Well done Mr Green now just follow it round I'll tell you when to drop me off' he smiles.

'Why should I listen to you?' I turn to see him holding a gun on his lap. 'Ahh so it's friendly'

'Well it can be if you do as I say'

'Alrght well get on with it'

'I need you to send a message to Mr Charleston and Ms Rose'

I gesture him on now becoming board of the dramatics.

'I need you to tell them or Ms Rose that the games have begun once more'

'And what does that mean?'

'Don't worry Ms Rose will know, if you don't I would love to pay a vist to your dear sister who I believe is now home all alone'

'You dare touch her' I growl.

'Ahh ahh' he shakes his finger that holds the gun. 'You tell anyone except passing my message on she dies'

'Always a pleasure Mr Faux'

'It really is isn't it? Now drop me off here' he points to the top of the road.

'Sarcasm'

'I know I know'  I pull up slowly letting him get majority of himself out before pushing him to shut the door and get away.

I quickly dial Melody and Bobby  urging them to pick up.

'Yello George' Melody replies with a singy songy voice.

'Georgeo' Bobby chuckles happily.

'Did you get my text Melody?'

'Yeah, what's up mate?' Melody replies concern lacing her voice.

'Just got followed and held hostageish by Mr Faux' I blurt out.

'Ish? And are you sure it was Mr Faux?'

'He had a gun but I was driving and yes 100% everything you said about him was spot on'

'Fair enough what did he say?' Melody's voice drops becoming more serious. I tell them everything that happened and what he said.

'What does he mean the games have begun once again?' Bobby asks curiously. Once again? What does it mean? Has this happened before?

'When I first arrested Mr Faux he was known for playing games thats why he never got caught the only reason I was close to catching him was because I played a game with him' Melody sighs.

'What game is he playing?' I turn to concentrate on the phone.

'I'm not sure yet but knowing him he'll leave clues' Melody's voice becomes distant and more closed off.

'Alright well as long as your okay George I have to go see yah at your house tonight' Bobby hangs up leaving me and Melody.

'How did it go Mels you told him yet?'

'No when I was going to I got the mission alert' she groans. 'I just got back'

'Oh yeah, I forgot Jesus you were quick!' I snicker.

'Private Jet mate' she chuckles her voice relaxing a little.

'So when you plannning on doing it?'

'Tonight maybe?' she shrugs.

'Really whilst we are in mission mood thats romantic'

'I don't George I don't have time to plan something huge'

'I know but you could do better mate' She goes quiet for a few moments deep in thought. 'Melody?'

'Sorry just thinking'

'Well let me know if me or Blue could help at all' I grin cheekily.

'Always' I feel her smile from here.

'Ciao!'

'Bye' the phone goes dead leaving me alone with the remaining sent of Mr Faux. His dark every brown eye and yelled back hair leave stains in my memories. He is exactly like his brother but has more a darker atmosphere.

I need to learn how to be stronger. I can't stand being weak and feeling like I have to rely on someone else. If Layla has taught me anything it's that you need to be strong and able to have a trust that is stronger than anything.

Melody's Pov:
I run my thumb over the velvet box thinking of what I could do. Gently, I slide it open to look at the ring.  Perhaps I could leave the ring with a note. Perhaps I could give him the ring and tell him. I think but nothing seems to work it's all to plain. I scream in annoyance at how difficult this has all suddenly become.

'I mean his still with Layla, Melody' I shout to myself. 'I need to talk to him about everything to see exactly where they are and where we are'

I open up wattpad and just start looking through some of my saved bits seeing if they give me any ideas. Bar Blues pops out to me.

a/n i had to hehe;)

I could talk to him in the bar where we first met re create the memories well the good ones. I chcuckle softly to myself. I slide out of wattpad and head into my messages to text George and Blue the plan.

Sounds better Melody you finally got there haha-George

Happy to help Melody let me know howit goes- Blue

Obvs-Me

The plan is in motion just need to find a way to get the man of the hour there. I'm finally doing this after five years of flirting and unresolved tension. The truth is coming out tonight in more ways then one.

Hope you liked that chapter!

What do you think Melody is gonna do?

Cydney.