Secrets Untold

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 7

**Diego's POV**

𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 had the personality of a tiger, I thought as I made my way through the streets. Walking towards the now familiar drab gray apartment building, something felt off. Glancing around me, I checked to make sure no one was following at me.

Out of nowhere, something came barrelling towards me, yelling my name. Akira? No, it was her sister, Lila. 

Feeling Lila's arms wrap around my torso, I looked down at her worriedly, her face buried into my stomach. Whereas Akira was feisty, her sister was almost the opposite, and I always had the urge to protect her.

"Look at me amore," I told her gently.

My concern for her only grew more as I noticed her tear streaked face. I unwrapped her hands from my body and held them in my big hands, "What's wrong?"

Lila bit back a sob as she choked out the words I never wanted to hear. "She's gone, Akira's gone. I couldn't find her anywhere."

My grip on her hands tightened and she let out a whimper. I quickly let go and picked her up, cradling her in my arms, "Don't worry amore. I'll find her, but first, let's get you on the jet okay?"

Lila let out a small sniffle, "Okay."

I hastily held onto her tightly as I called a driver to come pick her up. As much as I didn't like leaving her alone, I needed to find Akira, and fast. As the driver came to pick her up, I saw the woman's eyes widen at Lila, "Akira?"

Lila let out a small laugh as I put her down, "Sorry, that's my sister. I'm Lila."

"Oh my, I'm so sorry, I only just noticed. Oh darling!" the woman gasped, "Look at you, why is a pretty girl like you crying?"

Lila wiped the small tears that had escaped from her eyes, "It's not that important."

I started to tap my foot impatiently, "Sorry to interrupt, but could you please take her to the airport?"

The woman nodded, "Of course. Lila, care to join me?"

Before Lila went to join her, I grabbed her arm, turning her to face me, "If there are any problems, don't hesitate to contact me. When you get off the plane, you'll be met by one of our brothers okay?"

Lila swallowed her saliva nervously, "Okay."

I gave her a reassuring hug and kissed the crown of her head, "My number is already in your phone. I promise that I'll find Akira for you amore. Stay safe."

*****

As the car pulled away, my face turned into a frown, where could Akira be?

Deciding to check her apartment first, I searched through it thoroughly, looking for any clues. Ending up empty handed, I climbed back out of the window, securing it firmly behind me. Walking along the small edge, I made my way back down to the ground.

Once I had both of my feet planted firmly on the ground, I pulled out my phone, calling one of my close friends.

"Carlos, could you please hack the security cameras for me?" I asked him, making sure that I sent him my location.

Carlos' fuzzy voice on the other end replied, "Sure thing. One second, here you are."

I gratefully thanked him before scrolling through the security cameras to see what had happened before Lila had found me. Looking at a particular camera, I noticed a man knock Akira out and then drag her upstairs, and into a room, most presumably his.