Bad Luck Baby (Mafia Novel) COMPLETED

Chapter twenty-one

Sarah and Jace's father ^

I let out a laugh, "yeah, good one. Now please tell me why I needed to point out the location of my house". I have to say, he knows how to scare people. The three men sit down on the chairs and sofa around me, and the man Youri brought stays in the corner of the room. When I look at the strange man, he pretends to watch something on the floor. Nice coverup mister. I focus my gaze to the men in front of me again. Youri just looks at me with pity, still not cracking a smile. Whilst my father and brother on the other hand just look at him with frustration clear on their faces. "I'm sorry, princess. The text is coming from your parents' house. We have checked it multiple times, but there is no other location. Just the house", he explains. I shake my head, "then look again. Nobody in that house would to that to me. Maybe someone else used their Wi-Fi to lead us on the wrong track". "Darling..", my father starts to talk, but I cut him off. "No, stop. It can't be, and I don't want to hear anything anymore", I raise my voice. Do they have any idea how much those people mean to me? I don't care if they don't want me near the house, I know they still love me. "Sarah, you have to listen to me. I can even take you to my house and walk you through the procedures we took to find this out. I really am sorry that you need to hear this, but those people are not your family anymore. I am one hundred percent sure that someone in that house did this, with the help of someone in this house", Youri says. "Fuck", Jace starts to talk, "sis, it does make sense if you think about it". I cannot stop shaking my head. No. I won't believe it. My parents would not be that harsh, would they? Stop thinking this way, or you are the worst daughter ever. I look at them, feeling angry. "I said, stop talking about it. The last thing I need right now, I someone accusing my parents of trying to murder me."
My father, who has been quiet this whole time, starts to speak up. "Sarah, listen and think. Think of how she said that you should never come back there, and to enjoy your new family. Think of how your brother said that it would be in your best interest to stay away. Sorry to break it to you darling, but your mother has become a little psycho", he says. All the things she and my brother said to me begin to replay in my head. They are right, I know that. I just don't want it to be true. It can't be. A mother who dislikes me I can handle, but a mother trying to murder me? That I can't. Fuck. Why does everything have to go this fucked up way? The only thing I have ever wanted was just a normal life, with a normal family and a normal self. Didn't go exactly as planned. My head seems to be on automatic pilot, as it keeps shaking from side to side. I don't want to believe this. "But my mother- she is at home. It has to be someone in the house", soft sobs escape my mouth. Stop fucking crying damnit. "I know, but my guess is that she is working with someone who lives here", Youri says. My father hums, "we will need to find that person quick. Any suggestions?". "We need to set up some kind of trick and catch him red handed", my brother voices his thoughts. That sounds like a plan. "I could go into the garden again, alone. Maybe this per-" "-NO", my brother and father shout at the same time. "There is no way in hell that I will let you do that", Jace continues. "Do you know something better?", I raise my eyebrows. A frown forms on his face, "just let me think about it". "Jace, man. She should do it. You know it is the only way the killer will try something", Youri says. Jace turns his head to Youri, "I said no. She should call her house again, then her mother will send the person she's working with to Sarah again". I scoff, "yeah? And how will you know when they strike and where they strike? This person can be hiding in my bathroom for all we know. If I am in the garden you know at least where he or she will strike". My father lets out a deep sigh, "you are right. It is the best plan, but I think we need to combine the two. You call your mother, you go into the garden at night, and then this person will probably show up there". Jace slams his hand on the table, and stands up from his chair. "The fuck are you saying? I have no fucking clue as to why I need to explain it to you, but I am in charge here. She is not going into that fucking garden", he yells to my father. My father copies Jace's actions, and gets up with an angry look on his face. "Boy, do not forget who gave you this position. This goes far beyond the fact that you are the boss because she is my daughter. And just like with how you are my son, I get to make decisions about her". My brother scoffs, and opens his mouth to say something. "Boys, boys. Stop it, there is a lady in the room. You both are talking about her like she is not here", Youri says with a look on his face. His beautiful face. Jace turns himself to Youri, "then take her out of the damn room". "Okay, okay", Youri puts his arms up in a sarcastic manner and walks to me, "let's go princess". "I am not going anywhere. You guys are talking about me and my life, you have no right to make this decision for me", I protest. The two men look at me and shrug, "sorry darling, but you can't make this decision on your own". "You can make it on your own either, I still decide at the end on what I am going to do." "Youri, take her out please", Jace then points his look at me, "see you in a bit, sis". My wheelchair starts to go forward, as Youri got behind it to take me out. I try to turn my head as much as I can without hurting my stomach, "Youri, please don't". He smirks, "not going to work on me, princess". I huff and turn my head back again. Stupid men. I am walked out of the room, and into the elevator. "Where are we going?", I ask. "To your room. You should rest for tonight." "Why? Jace won't let me go, so there is no point", I grumble. I hear him laugh behind me, "don't tell me that you are really going to listen to that. I could practically hear you thinking that you are going to do it anyways". A red blush appears on my check, "no, I am not". "Don't lie, I have a nose for that", he warns me. I can't help but giggle a bit, "alright, I am not listening to him. But it's only because his plan will fail either way". "I know, but your father will convince him. If not, just tell me where and when. I will be there with backup", he says in a serious voice. A smile forms on my face and I painfully turn my head again, "really? Won't Jace be mad at you?". Both his hands find their way to my head and force it to the front again, "yes, really. Now stop turning your head this way, I can see it hurts you". My head automatically goes to turn again, but his hands stop me. "Oops, sorry. Can't help it. It just does not feel natural to talk to people who are not in your eyesight", I say. He ruffles my hair, "I understand. That's where my hands are for, right?". I laugh along with him. The elevator doors open, and Youri walks us out and to my room. He sets me down next to my bed, "hold on, going to check your room first". He walks to the closet, checks it, then does the same with the bathroom. I notice his big, muscled arms bulging through his dress shirt. "Nothing's there. Do you need help getting on the bed?" "Yes, but only a little. Since the wheelchair is going away tomorrow, I want to try more things on myself", my face went red again. "Sure, just say if it hurts", he walks away from the bathroom and stands still next to me. Okay, please do this without embarrassing yourself. He puts one hand under my armpit, and the other around my waist. "Ready?" I nod. "Okay. One, two, three", I grab the edge of the bed to push myself up, while I lean on my good leg. Youri's arms pull me up a little and get me on the bed. I let out a few puffs from exhaustion and let my body lay down. "Tired already?", Youri winks at me. "Not tired, just out of breath", I smile. He walks around the bed, and hops on the other side next to me. He turns, puts a pillow against the headboard and sits up straight. "What are you doing?", I ask with a beet red face. He lays so close, that his arm slightly touches mine. His brown eyes send me a playful look, "laying down, what does it look like I'm doing?". "Yeah, I can see that. But I mean, why?" "Because we are watching a movie, then you are taking a nap, and after that we are going to catch a killer. You did not think I was going to leave you alone whilst we have no fucking clue on who's behind this, did you?" Call me stupid, but that was exactly what I was thinking. And how the hell are we watching a movie all of the sudden? His arm reaches over me, and my breath hitches for a second. His face is getting rather close, which makes my eyes widen a little. "W-what are you doing?", I stammer. A smirk is showing on Youri's face, which makes his perfect white teeth very visible. "Relax, I am just getting the remote since you were to frozen to grab it", he says. Oh. He puts on some film on Netflix, and grabs his phone. After dialling a number he starts to speak, "bring up two meals to Sarah's room, please. Yes, thanks". The red button is clicked, and he looks at me, "food is on its way, princess".