Illuminated By The Darkness

chapter 10 (part- a)

Eugene:

When I did not find Tiara where Liam expected her to be, a weird feeling ran through me. I didn't know how to explain this. It took over my ability to think rationally. Hugh suggested we should split up. Arton and Liam went towards the east while Hugh and I took off towards the west.

When I found her, it was late. One of those fuckers had her. Her clothes were smeared with dirt, the side of her face was bruised and swollen, her nose was bleeding, her eyes were closed. And to top it all with a fucking cherry, that motherfucker had his hand wrapped around her. She looked so fragile, that it made my heart squeeze with an unknown tightness.

She slowly opened her eyes but there was confusion written all over her face when she looked around. What is happening to her? Did that fucker-

No, just the thought made me want to put a bullet through him. And then she looked at me like she just realized what's going on.

That idiot thought she was my sister and would negotiate his freedom with her life. But the moment I reveled the truth, he knew his end was near.

I took out my gun and pretended to load it for gauging his reaction, but then he took a knife and held it near Tiara's neck. I stopped. My heart started to beat frantically. I did not want to make a wrong move and hurt her more than she already was.

"So you think I care about her?" I asked

"Of course you do, I bet she has a tight pussy that you can't let go" he said.

Tiara cringed at his words and closed her eyes. I wanted to rip out his throat with my bare hands for disrespecting her. I took a step towards them while he took one back and dragged her with him.

What a douche! Using a petite girl as a shield.

I removed the safety of the gun and when I looked at them I saw blood oozing down from Tiara's neck in a straight line. It almost made me lose the tiny spec of self control I had.

I wanted her to open her eyes and look at me and trust me.

"What if I prove you wrong?" I asked

This made him look at me questioningly. So did Tiara.

I wanted to tell her that I won't hurt you. You have to trust me . And then she became calm like she heard what my mind had to say. She kept looking at me, then for a split second her gaze moved.

"Eugene, watch out" she shouted.

I turned and shot the man who was advancing towards me. I looked back at Tiara. Her unwavering eyes on mine told me everything thing I needed to know. That she knew I wouldn't hurt her. And she trusted me.

"Now, where were we ?" I said and aimed the gun back at them. Him.

"Any last words?" I asked again and at the same time I pulled the trigger.

I shot him in the throat. His hand uncoiled from around Tiara and his lifeless body hit the ground.

Tiara stood there unmoving and looked at the ground. Her state brought an unbearable pain to my chest. With careful steps I approached her. I gently lifted her face, but her eyes were cast down.

"Look at me, Tiara" I said

She did.

I'm sure she held her breath when she looked into my eyes. I guess I did too. Her face was bruised, her nose and neck was bleeding. And me? I was sad and hurt and fucking angry.

I wanted to touch her, but I was afraid I might hurt her. Afraid? Me? Don't go there Eugene! I told myself.

Slightly I rubbed the blood off of her face and ever so lightly my finger brushed over her plump upper lip. How I wanted to kiss those lips. I want to kiss her into Oblivion . I would. But right now I did not want her to flip out.