Smoke And Mirrors

Chapter 40: Umbrella

December 28 2023

A loud gunshot was heard as Benjamin opened his eyes in shock and saw Racheal's father screaming after his hand got shot, The thugs were even more shocked as everyone turned around including Ben, The door was kicked down, revealing Arnold and his police team as he aimed his gun and warned them to surrender, Benjamin's eyes were widen in shock but he was in relief. Things weren't over for him yet.

Racheal's father: Urgh, stupid commissioner!

Arnold: Get down on the ground, or I'll shoot you somewhere else.

Racheal's father: Never! Fire!

The thugs began shooting, The police team immediately covered Arnold with a shield as Benjamin managed to sit up while holding his leg, The officers were shooting back as Racheal's father tried to run away.

Benjamin: Hey!

He managed to grab his leg as Racheal's father gritted his teeth and managed to kick him away, Benjamin gritted his teeth and tried to get up, using the sofa as leverage. He groaned in pain before noticing the commissioner was fighting, Arnold yanked off the assault rifle from one of the thug's arm before throwing him to the table.

Benjamin's eyes lit up and had a small smile on his face, He wanted to fight like Arnold as well. The police team took down the remaining thugs as Arnold looked around before immediately checking on Benjamin.

Arnold: Benjamin! Are you okay!?

Benjamin: Teach me your fighting skills, Sir.

Arnold: That's not what I'm talking about!

Benjamin: Oh yeah, I'm fantastic, but next time, show up before I get shot.

Arnold: You seriously have to joke even when you're bleeding out?

Benjamin gave a smile, though it showed a lot of pain, Arnold was so relieved and happy to see Benjamin again. He was afraid that he would have lost him if he didn't show up in time.

Officer: Sir! He's downstairs!

Benjamin narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth as Arnold looked at him.

Benjamin: He's not getting away. Not on my watch.

Arnold: Go after him! I'm staying with Benjamin!

Benjamin: No! I have to go!

Arnold: Wait-

Benjamin didn't care if he was injured, He limped his way out of the room, He just wanted to stop Racheal's father himself, despite the pain, he was determined to keep moving as Arnold was running after him, Eventually they made it down the hall as three officers tried to stop him but Racheal's father grabbed an assault rifle that was on the ground and shot one of the officers.

Benjamin's eyes widen in shock and watch the officer collapse on the ground, Rage coursed through his veins as Benjamin began running after him as Racheal's father was threatening the officers to stay back.

Suddenly, Benjamin attacked him from behind, grabbing the assault rifle as Racheal's father was on the ground and looked at Benjamin with anger.

Racheal's father: How are you still walking!?

Arnold arrived in time and noticed Benjamin was standing in front of the boss, Arnold was impressed that Benjamin managed to take him down as McFarland said something to Racheal's father.

Benjamin: You took my best friend, You destroyed many lives for what? Money? Power? Some twisted sense of control? Harry trusted you. He believed in you, and you repaid him by putting a bullet in his back. . . .