Facade

Chapter 37

Helen's pov

I waited anxiously at the rendezvous for my partner. The wind was heavy and the cold biting my skin. I didn't shiver though, I was used to it. I was trained to withstand harsh conditions. Damn it! She was late. I'm sure you are wondering what's going on? I'm smart but not smart enough to come up with the master plan alone. I've a partner who is working under cover. Our goal? To be the ultimate leader of the organization in north America. Can we achieve it? Hell yes. Will it be easy, fuck no! I've been on this mission since I was sixteen. She was my boss before she turned to my partner. She is the one who initiated the master plan. Like I said, Davis was just my pawn in the game. It was all part of the plan. Our investigation showed the leader of the organization in the entire north america region and Davis are best friends. No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't uncover the leader's identity. He was so good at hiding it that only a few people knew who he really was. Since we couldn't get the leader, we decided to get to the leader through Davis. My partner tried but didn't succeed so I stepped in. And I've got to say, I almost succeeded. Karen was an accidental surprise but it worked in our favour. It got Davis to trust me and introduce me deeper into the business. However he didn't divulge the identity of the leader. Oh well now he is probably dead, I will play the grieving widow and approach the leader. Easy as a piece of cake. In the dark, I saw a shadow running towards me. It could be my partner. Or not. I put my hand on my gun, ready to defend myself. The person came closer and I recognized the person as my partner. I let my hand drop from the gun. She ran to me and pulled me into her arms. I hugged her back, excited to see her. What she did was dangerous but it needed to be done.
"Is he gone?" I asked her. She smiled at me and pecked my cheeks.
"Yes it is. I made sure of it. Now to the next phase of the plan" She replied. I smiled at her in agreement.
"Good girl" I applauded her.I knew I could count on her.
She scowled at me and insisted.
"I still think we should have left Felix and Karen out of it"
I rolled my eyes at her. We have been over this already.
"I've told you. It was the only way to make it look real to Davis. He is not an idiot. He would have figured it out otherwise. Come on, cheer up. At least we got what we wanted" I encouraged her. She smiled at me and nodded. Just to be sure the fire was over
"Don't tell me you are going soft on me" I teased. As expected, she laughed. I wrapped my arm around her waist and together we walked into the night to begin the next phase.

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Mia's pov

I huffed when I finally got the dog out. I'm sure you are wondering which dog? Well the cute, dimpled, breathtaking guy I just kicked out is the one I'm referring to. Why am I calling him a dog? 'Cause he's as stubborn as one. Karen's brother indeed. I scoffed at the thought. I spent over ten years with Karen and her family and not once did they mention having another child. And I don't think the child is illegitimate. Helen won't let the child live if he was. Stupid, lying, gorgeous confused being. Oh well, I've given him enough of my time. Now to face my darling best friend who's lying unconscious.
I strolled quickly to her side and looked around to sit. I spotted the chair the dog vacated and wrinkled my face. I guess I have no choice, I murmured to myself. I brought out a face wipe from my pocket and wiped the chair thoroughly. I don't know what disease the dog has. Better safe than sorry. I plopped down on the chair and breathed out in relief. Honestly my legs were beginning to hurt when I was arguing with the moron. I picked up Karen's limp hand and held it between my palms.
"Now you listen to me Karen Lee. We just made up from the stupid quarrel we had. I am not ready to lose you. So wake up from whatever sleep you are. This isn't beauty and the beast so don't expect me to kiss you" I snapped quietly at her. You are probably wondering why I'm snapping at an unconscious person? Well it's either that or I start crying. And if I start crying, I don't think I'll be able to stop.
I held Karen's hand tightly while silently urging her to open her eyes. A knock sounded on the door. I scowled, angry at the disturbance. It's probably the dog. Well I'll give him a piece of my mind. I stood up and stalk over to the door. I unlocked it and pulled it open, ready to bite his head off.
"I'll punch your - - - -" I started to say then stop when I saw Damian standing at the door. He was staring at me in amusement. I flushed embarrassed. Why did it have to be Damian of all people? He'll never let me live this down. I stepped aside to let him through and closed the door behind him. The large room suddenly seemed a lot smaller.
"How is she?" Damian asked, walking over to stand beside her. I walked to my chair and sat down before replying with a sigh.
"Still the same. Sometimes I think she's sleeping but then I see the bruises and realize she's in coma."
As I spoke, tears spilled down my eyelids. Damian exhaled brokenly. He sounded as if he was trying to hold on to his tears.
"What the hell happened to her?" He groaned out. I shrugged in reply because I didn't know either.
"I'll go ask. Perhaps one of the doctors will know. I'll also arrange for her to be transferred to a VIP room. I don't think she's comfortable in the tiny room." Damian said and walked out of the room. Controlling idiot. I rolled my eyes, murmuring
"It's only tiny because you are too big"
"I heard that!" Damian called from the hallway. Is he a werewolf or something? What's with the super hearing? I snapped back immediately
"It was meant to be heard"
I felt a slight pressure on my hand and looked down. I was still holding Karen's hand and I'm sure I didn't squeeze her hand. I watched intently as it happened again. I gasped out and used my hand to cover my mouth in shock. Suddenly the monitor began beating erratically and Karen began convulsing. I flew from chair screaming for the doctor. Before I could think run out of the room and get the doctor, her eyes flew open. Those beautiful eyes I've been praying to see again.

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