Hate Thy Neighbor (A Palestinian's fight against the world)

Marry me

It's my fault.

We had it all planed. We would use Abrahams number plate to the vehicle we would drive so to set it up with the drug cartel. We would then tip the cartel of the where about of the drugs. They will take care of the rest.

John and I decided to drop by at Stuart's house because Safia and Hayah were waiting for us. Also I need to place the drugs in Stuart vehicle to transport it. What we didn't realize is Derek and Silvia would go home after dropping us off. I had a chat with Stuart and came to see Hayah. I was expecting these two fools to stick by us.

As I came down running Stuart's phone rang. He looked cynical at me.

"Private number" he said.

"Let me answer" and I grabbed the phone.

" who is this?"

"Son of a bitch, do you seriously think I will forget you" Hanson.

"Well you bastard I will kill you if that is the last thing I would do. If Silvia or Derek harmed, I swear you will die a painful death. You will wish You were never born. I swear it on my son you killed"

"A warning Brad. It doesn't matter if it is my daughter or mother. It doesn't matter if I am in prison or outside. I will kill your girl toy right in front of you. I will take her while you watch and I will feed her to my dogs. I don't forget anything" Hanson said. I couldn't stop myself from shaking in anger. I was so violently shaking John had to hold me. I disconnected the phone.

This is what he wants. This is what they want. I can't lose my shit.

I briefed Stuart and John on the conversation. So it was Hanson. Maybe the target was me, but they had to be satisfied with whom ever.

"I am going to the hospital" I informed the concerned crowd.

"We will take my bullet proof vehicle" Stuart offered. And we were gone in no time. I kept calling the hospital but all they told us was the patience are in critical condition.

"The plan can't change because of this incident. John, can you look after Silvia and Derek while I attend to Abraham?" He agreed.

Hanson will pay for this but right now what is important is to make sure no harm will befall on two people I come to love as my own.

When we reached the hospital all if us were in shock to see how badly Silvia and Derek were hurt. Who ever shot Silvia and Derek had intended to kill them. She was shot thrice on the chest and Derek was near the throat and stomach. According to the doctors, it is a near kill though they are badly hanging on to life.

First time since I made this my life mission I broke down in tears. I couldn't see these two people who have loved me as I do them in such state.

"They had plans to get married" I told Stuart. He seems to be in shock too.

"I will keep guard for few days and once the danger zone is crossed, Safia will take care of them" John said.

"Yes Brad, I will station a security team for the time being as it is not wise to move both of them. Once they stabilized I will take them home and give them the proper care" Stuart reassured.

"I don't know what I did to deserve friends as you guys" I told them with sincere gratitude.

We sat there silently for a while. It was pass midnight.

"Go home and attend to tomorrow's work" John finally persuaded me to leave. Stuart stayed. Half of his security team stayed with him while the other half stoped me home.