A Soft spot for an Angel

Chapter 7 Braxton

I was now black and blue thanks to Drew in his pathetic attempt to protect Kiara. They were naive to think Kiara would always be protected. She would eventually be mine again.

I turned around the corner into the alley where the plan was to meet. Danielle sat against the brick building, taking a swig of beer. She smelled of urine and her blonde hair was knotted and filthy. "Where the fuck have you been?"

I stepped under the light from the streetlight. She grinned at the sight of me. "I had a run in"

"With who?"

"Drew and Emaly. Kiara's friends"

She stood up on her feet, taking a second swig of beer. "Those two won't be any trouble for us. We just need kiara"

I moved a little closer, then softly scoffed. "They won't be any trouble, huh? Take a look at my face! This is thanks to Drew. He won't let Kiara out of his sight so easily "

"Any idea where she is now?"

"Well, I'm guessing she's either at her apartment or the hospital. She might have gotten hurt"

"Did she now?" She said tapping her chin. "We need a plan to get into the hospital to take Kiara without either Emaly or Drew noticing"

" I can sneak in and grab her. Give me some time and meet me back here. I'll have Kiara in hand'

"You'd better. She hasn't responded to any of my messages and I need that money. Kiara owes me. And of course, once I get my money  She will be yours. Then you two can go off into the sunset"

I headed off towards the hospital. I managed to get inside without being noticed, pulling a doctor into the janitor closet. "Who are you?" He asked leaning against the shelves full of supplies.

"No one you need to worry about. I do need you to shut the fuck up and give me your doctor jacket "

"No way! You have to get out of here or I'm calling the police"

I faced downward then scoffed. "I really hate it when I don't get my way. And right now, you're really pissing me off." I met his worried eyes again. "Give me your doctor's coat right now"

"No," the doctor refused.

"Then you leave me no choice." I formed a fist knocking him out cold. "Told you I hate it when I don't get my way"

I went to the nurse's station to grab a mask to cover my face, as I searched each room. Kiara was nowhere to be found. It was possible she had already been released. I checked more rooms, then heard a couple voices around the corner. I found the room the voices were coming from and hid against the wall listening in. Kiara was lying in her bed, as Emaly sat next to her bed. "Can I get out of here yet?" Kiara whined.

"Soon enough," Emaly told her. "You're stitches haven't quite healed"

"I know i wanted you here, but now I'm getting bored. Can you get me a snack from the cafeteria?"

"Why? Drew should be here soon. He'll want to see you," Emaly wondered.

"To get a snack for yourself too. You must be starving"

"No, I'm not going anywhere," she argued. "You aren't safe alone. Braxton could find you"

"Please?" Kiara begged. "I'm hungry"

"OK, ok, I'll go get some food. I don't like this one bit. Call me if you need me, Kiara. I'm serious"

"OK  ok, I promise," Kiara agreed.

Emaly left the room, leaving Kiara alone finally. I slipped inside catching Kiara's glance. "Braxton? How did you find me?"

"I have my ways." I sauntered closer, taking a seat on the edge of her bed reaching out to play with a strand of her hair. "Beautiful, Kiara. How I've missed you"