Devil from the East

Greetings

The door to the safe room opens, and my heart leaps into my chest. A police officer in full body armour enters, holding his gun up to the ceiling when he sees us, he calling into his radio come code before Dave comes running in.
"You guys ok?" He pants covered in dirt and a few splatters of blood.
"Where is Nishada?" I find myself asking in a panic
"I'm glad you care Dotty" Nishada says from the doorway, I hand Pete Aiden and dash over to Nishada
"You have a lot of explaining to do" I yell at him annoyed

"Indeed" he chuckles, as I get closer he grabs me and pulls me in close to him
"I'm glad your ok" he whispers in my ear, my arms move on their own as they wrap themselves around Nishada back. We stay still for a few moments, when I hear Johnny clearing his throat
"Excuse me, hate to break this lovely scene but, I really need some medical attention" Johnny laughs and moans in pain.
"Of course, my men will take you to the..." Nishada orders but I stop him
"Can I go with him" I whisper
"But...." Nishada snaps but I hold my hand to his mouth

"I'll come back tomorrow for your explanation, but for now let me take him please" I plea, Nishada holds a frown on his face for a moment before nodding. He is like a child being told to wait for his ice cream, it was cute that I could not help but laugh. Up on my toes I kiss him lightly on the cheek
"Thank you" I whisper before heading over to Johnny to help get him into the car Nishada men have driven out for us. I wave at Nishada and his neice as we drive away, and I feel like I can breath, adrenaline gone from my system that I feel tears welling up in my eyes.

"Are you ok" Dave asks noticing me shiver next to Johnny. I can't speak I just nod
"You did well little sis, I'm so proud of you" Johnny chuckles as he leans his head on my shoulder, I can't help but giggle as well as cry.
"I don't approve of him" Pete announces causing all of us to laugh out loud.

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The next day, Dave and I head back over to Nishada house. The messed up cars lined the path up to the house as well as black vans and other cars with more men in suits in them or around them.
"I brought the tow truck" Dave announces as he pulls up next to his cop car. Pete pulls up with another truck and then my father. Each truck has been assigned a car, Dave organised it yesterday with Nishada. As the guys got to work Nishada comes out to greet us wearing nothing but just jeans, my heart almost explodes.

"Dotty, I'm glad to see you" he smiles as he pulls me in for another hug, but this time I'm a little nervous.
"Erm...Nishada...my dad...is watching" I stutter into his ear and he lets me go promptly. Clearing his throat Nishada holds his hand out to dad
"It's a pleasure to meet you sir" Nishada grins, my dad takes his hand
"John Cole, iv heard a lot about you from my boys" My dad announces
"All good things I hope" Nishada chuckles nervously
"Nope, but then again it never is" my dad laughs as he throws an arm over Nishadas shoulders.

"You take care of my one and only little girl you hear me" dad pats Nishadas chest
"DAD!" I yell with embarrassment, but Nishada just laughs it off
"You have my word Mr Cole" he smiles as his eyes meet mine
"Stop with the Mr....call me John, oh by the way....." my dad drags Nishada off
"He would make friends with the devil himself" Dave laughs, and I can't help but chuckle myself. Dave and I loaded up the cars with a little help from the usual men in suits.

Once all were on the trucks Nishada walks up to me, I know he wants to talk so I nod but really I don't want to, I want to go back to before I ever set foot into the room, but I can't, I need to know.
"I'll pick you up tonight?" Dave says from the van
"Is it ok if I make sure she gets home safe" Nishada asks, Dave looks like he wants to object but dad smacks the back of his head before he could say anything.

"No problem, heck have a sleep over I can bring you some jimjams" dad yells laughing before driving off
"I don't understand, was that a yes? Or a no?" Nishada says out loud, it makes me chuckle
"I think it's a yes" I reply
"What's 'Jimjams'?" He asks as we walk back into the house
"Pj" I reply softly, it takes Nishada a moment before his cheeks turn red as the penny drops.

"Do you want to stay over?" He asks nervously
"Depends" I answer
"On what?" He asks
"On who I'm being sold to" i brazenly announce, letting him know I still haven't forgotten. Nishada sighs as he rubs the back of his neck, he takes me into that same office and pulls out the files that I saw last night.

"Please sit" he gestures me, I feel nervous like I'm here for an interview or something.
"My family.....are part of an organisation" he stutters
"Like the yakuza?" I ask
"Sort of, but not entirely" he explains
"As you have realised from the beginning I have mentioned enemies, enemies of my family, of my father" he goes on
"We have been fighting war of territory for years, but recently a new party has moved onto the scene and they have dominated our enemies, to the point where some have even taken to joining us for protection" he explained with a worried face

"This group called Nanno have been targeting you and your family" he says
"Why?" I ask but I think I already know the answer
"Because of me and your association with me, and a few nights ago I received all those photos of you as a warning your being watched" he explains
"What's with that sale bit" I ask
"Nanno has put a price on your head" he says and my blood runs cold.