Dance Moms Bodyguard (5) Protectee

Chapter 15 : Setting Free

The Royal Wedding was called off after an unusual attempt. Secretary of the Royal Family has stated that both families dismissed the arrangement in peaceful terms, and has promised their well relationship in the long future to come.

Next, a Dutch resource industrialist was accused of a kidnapping attempt towards the princess of Moresnet during her stay in the United State, when she was participating in a student exchange program. The industrialist has not yet respond to the accusation.

Moving on to gossip news. Boris Helsing, the young bachelor and son of the European aviation tycoon, who recently called off the marriage with the princess of Moresnet, was spotted on his yacht in Venice, Italy, with the local singer Abriana Molza. Boris openly admitted that they have been seeing each other for years, and claimed that they have received the princess' blessing.

Don Mario Alberto turned off the radio as his car steered through the gate and to his house. Guards came and opened the door for him. He stepped out and looked up the dusting sky, searched for drones.

It is impossible to see a drone at 25,000 feet with the naked eye, and not able to see it carries the psychological threat that has been haunting him for over a year.

Garrison has put him under CIA watch, a "carrot and stick" deal, putting him responsible for the safety of a list of American civilians on one hand, while taking down his competitors on the other. A fair deal as far as he concerned, a small cost of resource for a huge return in his business.

He entered his home and passing the living room, he heard laughter, Tony and Antonio sounded playful today, so he stepped inside to take a look.

A chill went through his spin as he spotted a familiar face. The young girl who was playing with his two sons, was a face from a series of faces that made him a CIA target.

"Don Alberto." the young girl stood in a graceful manner. "I am Chloe Lukasiak."

"What are you doing here?" the drug lord asked, looking back and saw Garrison holding his guards at gun point. "Where is my wife?"

"She's up stairs and she's safe. We just wanted to talk."

Garrison brought them to the dining room, shoved the guards out and closed the door, leaving Alberto and Chloe sitting alone at opposite sides of the table.

"Why are you here?" the man asked. He has never met Chloe in person, but he was aware of the magnitude of her presence.

"Don Alberto." he watched the young girl began.

"I am here to deliver my gratitude of your protection."

"You could have send a card. What's the meaning intruding my house!"

"For that I apologize. I am here to inform you that we are no longer in need of your service."

"What?"

"Yes. You don't have to send people to watch us anymore."

The young girl spoke unnaturally calm, which gave him the chill even more. He has dealt with ruthless drug lords, powerful senators, even a few presidents, but it is this young girl that was now sitting in his house, speaking in a mature and emotionless tone that haunts him.

"Just like that?"

"On one condition."

"And what's that?" Alberto narrowed his eyes.

"Kalani comes with me."

"Kalani?"

"Yes. I have other arrangements for her."

In his field of business, other arrangements could mean many things, but one girl was a small trade off from his big organization.

"Anything else?"

"No lose ends. You and your people must never contact her again. She must be free from her pass completely." the young girl nodded.

"Very well." Alberto opened his hand. Kalani was a foot soldier to his army.

"Thank you." Chloe stood up from her chair. "I think she has something to say to you before she leaves."

"She's here?"

Behind Chloe, he saw Kalani came in with his wife, the girl has been crying, her brother has just passed away.

"Don Alberto." Kalani wiped away the tears addressed him formally.

"Kalani. I'm very sorry of your brother. The doctors have tried everything." the man said.

"I understand. Angela has told me everything. I thank you both for arranging his funeral. And I thank you for taking care of us all these years."

For a second, Chloe felt her heart softened. Despite she was looking at a ruthless drug lord, he was still human.

Kalani said her goodbye, made her exit with Chloe and Garrison. Outside, two helicopters approached from the sky, the commercial one landed to pick them up, when the gunship circling the area.

Mario Alberto and his family watched two helicopters flew into the sunset. He spoke out his heart.

"Good luck and Godspeed. Kalani."

[END]