Last Goodnight

~°Chapter 30°~

"What can I do for you folks? This better be quick I do have a fight I need to tend to."

"K.O. I would formally like to introduce myself. My name is Adina. Originally known as Hotshot." I say stepping toward him with my hand extended in a friendly manner.

I watch his eyes widen and jaw slack as he really looks at me. "You." Is all he manages to sputter in surprise. I take that as a cue to draw back.

"Yes me. I have a few questions I need to ask you." I look to our crowd of curious onlookers to see that they are now bewildered by me.

I guess they hadn't figured out who I was when the dark haired beauty opened the door for us earlier. Sebastian clears his throat uncomfortably in a note for me to continue.

"I would prefer a private meeting without an audience."

K.O nods completely dazed as he motions for us to follow him to the back room. He walks ahead until we come across a door that takes us to his private study.

"What is it that you need?" He asks.

"We heard from some resources that you saw a murder. I need to know what happened and the details of that night."

Sebastian and I pause by the door as we let K.O gather his thoughts. We watch as he pours himself a glass of what appears to be some smoothie from a mini fridge in the corner of the room. Just like in the hall, his room is decorated in bright fluorescent lights. There are band posters taped along the walls with a huge portrait of a bikini model with a solid firm body at the center of it all. There isn't much for furniture aside from two stools and a fold up chair that has been placed against the wall.

"What is in it for me?" He asks crossing his arms to flex his biceps in a form to intimidate us. I raise a brow at his sudden change of heart.

I step forward. "You would be doing someone a huge favor and potentially saving yourself from being hunted. Word got out that you have a price for your head."

His eyes narrow to slits and he takes a threatening step forward. His arms drop from his chest, he clenches his fingers into tight fists. I hear Sebastian shuffle closer behind me and I know that he is ready to intervene at any second. As much as the angry heat radiates off K.O's body I refuse to flinch or move an inch from my spot.

"You come into my turf demanding answers, throwing around threats just to get me to confess?" His voice grows deeper with each word.

"No. You misunderstand. I am just pointing out what we all know. I came here for an exchange. This isn't just your 'turf' either. It belongs to Mike and he is risking his life by keeping you here."

I raise a brow patiently waiting for him to contradict me. When he remains impassive I know I got him thinking which gives me the opportunity to continue. I have to give myself props for coming up with a brilliant plan which gives me the leverage I need at this vital moment. I only need him to take the bait.

"Let's here what your idea is. If I like it I may just tell you everything. I need reassurance that this isn't a fucking plan to have me murdered. I don't exactly trust anyone at this moment."

"Clearly. Well, my proposition is; I will escort you and even land you a job in return for your information. I give you my word that you will be able to at least have a life outside of this hellhole."

He eyes me skeptically but I notice his demeanor change as he relaxes his composure and steps back from me.

"Look Adina, I would love to help you out if it benefits me, realistically I just don't see what you are envisioning."