His Girl

chapter 37

I never bothered to ring back instead I drove straight to the warehouse. I had to know what was going on. I also had to make sure I was back home within an hour so I could make sure Harper was safe.
As I walk inside everyone goes quiet, the chatting stops, everyone stands still their heads bowed. Something was definitely wrong. Usually they would stop talking but never did they show me this much respect unless I was angry.
Logan comes rushing towards me and at that point everyone disappears, probably into another room.
"What is it" I ask
"Her parents are george and veronica richards" he whispers and upon hearing this my whole world started to crumble down.
"No" I say, I didnt want to believe it. I couldnt.
"Sadly yes, we even tested to make sure it was hers, you know in case it had been tampered with" he said and I felt broken.
"Who knows" I ask, I now had to figure out what to do with this information.
"Just me, ethan and derek" he tells me, which I am relieved about. This problem can still be fixed and no one else has to know.
"Ok, max told me they plan to kidnap her tonight I should get back and make sure they dont " I tell him. He looks at me like I've grown two heads. "Are you sure it's a kidnapping, she might have gathered information and they are now coming to pick her up in the form of kidnapping" he suggested. The thought of that happening sickened me. She wouldnt do that,  would she? "Well I will talk to her" I say and start to head out. "Wait, let me and Ethan come with you" Logan said which made me stop and turn around. "Why, you both think shes like aria, shes nothing like her" I tell him. "Boss they are her parents, it's in her blood. You didnt believe me about aria, it would be unwise to go alone. Even if you're right about her, you said she was getting kidnapped.  We can help" he practically shouted. I thought for a minute before agreeing. I didnt know how they planned to kidnap her so it would be best to have Ethan and Logan with me.

We all drove to my house in silence. Logan wouldn't shut up about her working for them so I told them to stop talking. The worst part of the drive was that I was considering she could be working for them. How fucked up is that.
We entered the house, everything was quiet. I silently prayed she was still I'm here and not yet kidnapped. "I'll check your office"Logan said pulling out his gun. I was super pissed at his actions but I didnt say anything as I knew she wouldnt be in my office. "Check the rooms downstairs ethan" I say. "Sure boss, if it helps I think Harper just got handed shit cards. You saw the scars,  the bruises, how her bones stuck out and her fear. There is no way shes working with them and if by some chance she is, she doesnt know it" he said and I felt better upon hearing this. "Thank you" I reply before walking upstairs and towards the libary.

"Harper" I call but get no response.  I do a quick scan of the libary to find out she isnt in here. I head out and stand for a minute thinking where she might be.
Suddenly there is a scream "James" I hear her shout. Oh god. No. I swear if she gets hurt I will kill the bastard. As I head towards where her voice came from but Logan comes into view holding Harper by the back of her top. He suddenly throws her down in front of me. I'm gonna kill him. "I found her in your office" he says glaring at her. This made me curious as to what she was doing there. "What were you doing in my office sweetheart" I ask helping her to her feet. "I...I" she then burst into tears and I couldnt help but embrace her in a comforting hug. "Seriously man, why cant you see it shes like aria" Logan said looking at her like she was dirt. "Sweetheart,  I really do need to know" I say looking down at her. "Its a stupid reason" she mumbled and I couldnt help but smile. "I'm sure its not that stupid" i tell her. "Well i got tired so decided to sleep but i couldnt.  So i went into your office for the blanket, it helps me sleep" she whispered.  Awww she was adorable.  Sometimes I worked late in my office and if she had a nightmare she would come lay on the sofa and wait for me. It happened alot so i got her a blanket and told her it helps people with nightmares.  It seemed to work as she always calmed down with it wrapped around her  "seriously you're gonna believe that " Logan said. "Yes, now fuck off before I shoot you" I snap.  He was doing my head in. "No" he protested. This got me angry, how dare he. "No?" I reply letting go of Harper and walking towards him. He gulped, he was obviously scared. "Yes no, you're blinded by your love for her but I'm not letting you repeat aria. I'm looking out for you but you font seem to get that.  Her parents want you dead, who's to say she isnt working for them. She is a risk, why can't you see it" he shouted. "Because she doesnt even know her parents, do you think she would want me to find them if shes working for them.
No. So shut the guck up before I blow your brains out" I shout and point my gun at him.
"My parents want to kill you?" She asked making me lower my gun, I had completely forgotten she was here. "Yes, Logan doesnt trust you as Aria my ex betrayed me by working with them, he thinks you are too" I say wanting to give her an explanation.  "Do you think that " she asks. "I dont but I'm wary" I tell her because a small part of me felt she might be. "I get it, I forgive you Logan for your little outburst.  The only reason I wanted to find out who my parents were was to try and stop the nightmares. I wouldnt betray you James,  after everything you have done for me. I wouldn't give up you just to please 2 people who sold me. I know you have to be careful, I get that but please believe me I would never hurt you....and besides you know i hate all the criminal stuff you do why would I join worser criminals" Harper says and I think it got through to Logan as he pushed me away before I could stop him and he went and hugged Harper.  "I'm so so sorry. Hes my best friend though. I cant have him go through the pain aria caused again" he said and my anger for him disappeared. I hated how he treated harper but I knew it was arias fault. "Can I ask what aria did" she asks. "She hurt me, she..." I start but was cut off by Ethan shouting.  "Guys hope  everything is good but richard and veronica pulled up and I'm gonna take a guess that they have people surrounding the place"

Fuck.