Watch Your Back

The Change

Kiera's POV
"Wake the heck up!" Sav screams.
Ugh. I fall onto the cold hardwood floor and scream. Shuffling to take my gun out of the drawer. I see Sav glaring at me. I roll my eyes. Every freaking morning! Can this girl chill.

"It's just 2 pm!! It's too early for your drama." I match her glare to which she just rolls her eyes.

"Well sorry for caring. Maybe if you were more active in the morning you would've already found your soulmate." She argues. I roll my eyes.

Yeah right. I'm one of the top assassins and it's not like guys would be standing in line falling on all sides of me. My lifestyle overpowers my beauty. Not one man I have met has clicked with me. I'm 24 years old, I'm not ready for commitment... I don't think I'll ever be. I used to think about settling down but all of that changed, it changed along with my life as it was.

6 years ago...
Beep beep. My phone vibrated against my jogger's pocket. I jump out of my Mazda cx3 and glance at my phone. Jaxon.

Hey, babe wanna come over?
I sigh. 
Not today. I'm tired. I replied.

That's what you always say. Whatever.

Not going to lie, that hurt. I lock my car and walk home. Home something rare for me. I don't remember having a place to call home until Morgan and Adam. They were the sweetest people and I was 16 when they adopted me. The fact that they could've chosen a young child to raise but instead chose me, a broken girl with a bad review from other foster parents, gave me hope that the world was still worth living in. Death. The thought used to cross my mind a lot but since I met Adam and Morgan, I learned how much my life was worth.

"Mom. Daaaaad. I'm home!" I yell. I walk over to the pantry and took a bag of chips. Still, there was no answer. At that time I thought they weren't home but if I knew where they were I would've done so many things differently. They didn't come home that night, they never go anywhere without telling me.

I woke up the next morning pretty early. I walked outside and felt a gentle breeze brush my face. I saw a few crows perched on my balcony. My nose started to tingle. What's that terrible smell? I put on a hoodie and I walk outside.

Coldness. My brain became fuzzy. I thought I was hallucinating. There they laid. Adam had a gun in his hand. He was trying to defend Morgan. As I started at their lifeless bodies, nothing made sense to me. The pool of blood blurred my vision. Who killed them? My confusion burned into a raging fire. I needed to talk to somebody and I could only think of one person. Jaxon.

I rushed to his apartment. I couldn't see the road clearly as I was driving because I couldn't contain my tears. As I entered his apartment my heart dropped. My first everything. Love. Kiss. Yes and that. And he was kissing another woman... naked.

At that moment I didn't feel pain. Sadness. Weakness. Anger. I was just numb. I had nothing left inside of me. Only when I entered my home did everything crash down. I realized I had nothing to live for.

I stood in front of my mirror. A gun in my hand. But I couldn't bring myself to do it. To kill my self. I couldn't bring myself to do it. If I learned anything it's that life has a crazy way of showing that it cares and it was in my hand to take control. And I swore to take revenge. Morgan and Adam would want me to be alive and find love. Little would they know, I would change.

Back to now
"Kie, Kie... Kiera Rose... EARTH TO KIERA" Sav shouts.

"What?" I ask.

"You're zoning out. We have a mission today... remember. Old guy. Selling drugs. Blackmailing kids. Ring a bell?" She mocks.

I glare at her. Sav, short for Savannah, is like my sister. I met her when I killed my parents' murderers. She was also on a mission to kill the group leader. She was surprised I pulled it of by myself. That's when she took me to her boss and I joined the agency. Over the years I've risen over the ranks and became the best assassin.

But something to know about me. I don't kill for sport. I only kill those who are threats to innocent people. Those like my parents. No one should have that fate, especially their kids. No one should go through the same pain I did.

"I'm ready." I follow Sav to the car.  "We need to finish the job quickly today."

"Why?" She questions. You're never in a hurry.

"I've got a date," I say casually.

"WHAT?!! Finally, you're going back into the dating pool. Never thought I'd see the day." She smirks.

I roll my eyes. "Keep driving or I'll knock those mahogany locks right of your head."

It's not anything serious. I just need a distraction. My life is the same. "Don't blame me, I have needs!"

She rolls her eyes. "Don't worry. We'll finish the job faster than a cucumber jumps when it sees a cat."

"Isn't it the other wa... never mind"

If only I knew then. I would have taken longer to finish the job. If only I forgot about the date. Stupid dating app...

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Hey guys. Thank you so much for reading!

I know this chapter was super short but don't worry, it will definitely get longer.

There may be some deep and serious scenes but this story will be super light and happy.

So this chapter didn't have much comedy as it was more of a flashback.

If your worried about crazy plot twists (which there may be) and backstabbing traitors, don't worry- it won't be as bad as you think. I honestly hate backstabbers so I have decided...

Anyway... I hope you guys enjoy!

P.S. I will do my best and update weekly! I have a lot of time from Coronacation.