C7 Chapter 7 - Mission Two

CHAPTER 7

(Mission Two)

EVANS

“Arrghh..” I groan, slumping to the ground after clearing up the last part. I can’t believe this thing I call little ended up taking up most of my time. I couldn’t even eat lunch, because I wasn’t done with the work assigned to me. Only those who were done with theirs were given a plate of mustard with green beans. Damn, what a weird combo.

The huge man in charge made sure I didn’t get a dime since I was proving lazy. I dropped the shovel, exhaling loudly. It’s almost dusk but I already feel like dying. Though, I’m done with the work, but yet to clear of the cut down grasses.

The sweats mixed with the dried blood stain on my shirt, is enough to make me smell awful. I was still lying on the ground with eyes closed, listening to how my stomach rumbles, due to lack of food, when I heard her voice.

“Get up” She muttered, I tilted my head upwards, supporting my body with my elbow as I manage to get up. A soft groan left my lips, but I wasn’t bothered, as long as I’m done with this for today. Only God knows what awaits me in the future.

I glance through her dressing; she wasn’t putting on the cloth she wore earlier this morning. She is now wearing a black leathery jacket, with a grey shirt underneath it, on a black pant. On her feet are black leathery boots, which is fastened together with a shoe lace rope, extending up to her upper legs.

I trailed behind her as we walk out of the site. My eyes wander to the huge man as he gave me a snorting grin. I ignored him, focusing my attention on the path I’m walking; he had made my life a bit miserable during the day, shouting at intervals especially when I tried taking a brief rest.

He even whipped me a little, and the pains still stung my back. I believe I will be having a scar by now, due to how hard he hits me. But it can’t be compared with the way he hits the other workers, if he had hits me that way, then I would have been long dead by now.

Is this how my days here will continue to be? If so, then I won’t last long

We walked towards a block in the Clan, which is built more like a boys’ quarter. Standing in front of the door to one of the rooms, she signaled me to enter, which I did without hesitating. She followed suit, closing the door behind her

“That’s the bathroom, you have everything you need there, just make sure you shower up in time and eat the food kept on that table. You have just 30 minutes to do so.” She simply noted and left without waiting for my response. I heave out a sigh of relief; at last, I was allowed to bath and change up. I noticed a pair of clothing on the bed. It was just a plain t-shirt and shorts.

I peeled off my clothes and dumped it in the laundry basket I found in the room; getting under the shower immediately. My body itches and aches simultaneously; the pain from the whip stings so badly as the water trailed down my back. It was warm and helped me relieve the pains a bit.

I felt like staying under the shower for hours but I gat just 30 minutes. I picked out a towel and wrap it around my waist, picking out a new brush as I hurriedly brush my teeth, turning on the faucet, as I gulp water from it, rinsing my mouth.

I stepped out of the bathroom looking a bit refresh, even if I still wasn’t satisfied with how fast I was forced to bath instead of taking my time. I slip into the short, wearing the shirt over it, as I picked up the food from the small table in the room.

Flipping the cover open, I salivated. Looking back at me is fries with crisp chicken; I dig into it and was done in no time. Just as if, she was monitoring me, the door opened and she came in.

“Done?” She asked

I nodded

“Words”

“Yes….thanks” I muttered

“Fine, let’s take you back to your cell” She mumbled. I frown but discarded it immediately. I was thinking I will be given a fair punishment now, like making me sleep in here that’s a bit comfortable, unlike that stinking and cold cell, but I think I’m wrong. They won’t treat me any different from their prisoners.

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Next Day~

Power Room~

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The whole members were already assembled in the room, awaiting the arrival of the boss, who came in with Bruce after a while. They were all engrossed in the joke Kelvin was making up until they noticed her presence.

They all stood up, facing her with a serious look on their faces. They know they are in for another mission, so it’s time to be serious. She brought out the revolver stuck in her right pistol pocket dropping it on the round table, before facing them. She is used to doing that, but none of them has ever asked why.

“As we all know, the last mission was a bit of success. Why did I say that?” she asked, but none of them mutter a word. She continued

“Well, that’s because we didn’t get to kill the real victim. But as long as we got a hold of his precious son, he won’t hesitate but to fight back. You all know whom I’m talking about” She paused scanning their faces. They nodded

“Fine…we should have made progress, but bad news, one of the moles in the Blood clan which I managed to turn to our spy got killed. She gave me the location of ‘The Mask’ family, but didn’t escape being caught, which I believe caused her death. But we ain’t ending there. We should be always at alert and ready to strike, because ‘The Mask’ being silent isn’t just a child play, he is preparing something bigger.

And I heard his first son is back from wherever he went to. Donald is such a bastard, but will always be a weakling to me” She scoffs, wearing that mischievous but proud look. You all should just be careful this time, especially when leaving the clan. You could be stalked”

She pondered

“Yes Boss” They chorused in unison

“Good. Now, the main reason why I called for this meeting is because we have two more missions to carry out, at least for now. One is an assassination job, while the other is goods delivery”

She squinted watching their reactions before smirking

“Moonlight” She called

“Yes boos”

“You are in for the former. I received a call from one of our client; Chief Wood. He is giving us the task to assassinate one of his beloved enemy; Flint Lockwood. I have made my research about him, but Jayden will do more of that, giving you the necessary details you need about him”

“Ok boss”

“Flint is considered one of the most generous men in the whole of New York. He is a philanthropist to be précised. But behind those good deeds, there is always a skeleton in the cupboard. You will take him down; you have 48 hours to work on that. Wizard can be of help if things ain’t going smoothly. But it shouldn’t exceed 48 hours” She ordered.

Moonlight nodded, glancing at Jayden who winked at her. She rolled her eyes, before concentrating back on the boss.

“And about the latter, we will be having a drug deal with one of the well known drug dealer in town; Larry. He promised not to mess up this time, but if he does any mistake, blow off his brain. Bruce, Mica and Autumn; you get that covered. Get it done in 24 hours”

“I will be having a meeting with the state chairman today; Kelvin, you are coming with me”

“So what about me?” Jade asked, almost sounding pissed, that she wasn’t given anything to do, despite being one of the most active clan members. But she managed to cheek her anger in

Kyla paused, looking straight, like she was trying to recollect something

“You stay with the dog and watch over him” She snapped, leaving the room immediately. Jade scoffed stomping out angrily. She knew Kyla was doing this on purpose, but she doesn’t know why. The dog she was referring to is actually Evans.

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JADE

“Come on Jade, you shouldn’t twist the innocent face that way..huhn” Jayden mocked, stiffening his laughter. I scoffed, folding my arms as I watched Moonlight take a seat beside him. She kept popping a gum in her mouth, making annoying sounds.

“Can you just chew it gently instead of making a sound out of it” I snapped, she rolled her eyes

“The last time I checked, it isn’t in your mouth, so can you just mind your damn business? And if you are being pained that you weren’t given a mission to carry out, you shouldn’t lay any aggression on me, okay?” She snapped. I sighed

Fine, I think I’m getting really pissed these days. I mean, it’s not fair. Why will I be the one to stay back when the others are busy, huhn. I scoff.

I could see Jayden smirking from my side view

“Whatever”

“Come on babe, don’t be pissed okay. I think boss knows what she is doing by allowing you to stay back. She knows you gat some potentials in you and that’s why she will be leaving the clan to your care when everyone is gone. And whereas, I’m also not leaving, I will be working from here..ok” he winked

I heave a loud sigh, shaking my head before walking out. I headed directly to his cell after picking something from my room; having different thoughts in my mind. I don’t wanna offend boss, but this guy here is looking so helpless. He didn’t even do anything wrong.

“The other victims haven’t done anything wrong, but you were excited to watch them suffer, or perhaps have them killed” My subconscious mind muttered, as I tried shoving the thoughts of.

Yea, it’s true, but I don’t know why I feel like it’s bad to treat him this way. Watching the innocent look on his face yesterday is heartbreaking.

I switch on the light, seeing him already up. His face beholds fear, but later became calm on seeing me. Was he expecting someone else? I thought, before walking closer

“Good morning” I spoke out. He nodded gently, before replying. Damn, this is the second time I will be hearing his voice, and it has this mesmerizing aura.

“G-ood mor—ning” He shuttered. I didn’t know when I let out a smile. His already tensed shoulders relaxed a bit, as he returned the smile which didn’t last long. He still isn’t free with anyone in the clan. Why will he be, when he is considered the enemy’s son.

“Can you take off your shirt; I wanna attend to the wound on your back”

He nodded, taking his time to get on his feet. He flipped off the shirt, and waited for my next order.

“Just lie on the table over there”

“Ok” His soft voice peered into my ears. He went towards it and lay with his back facing up. I heard him release a heavy sigh, trying to ease the tension already built in his body.

On his back are some scars from whips which are still very fresh; aside that, he has a very smooth skin, flawless and soft. I felt like trailing my hands down it, but remembered the fact that I am here to clean his wounds and not to drool over his physique.

I gently applied some ointment on his back, cleaning the stick blood stain with wool. He flinched as it came in contact with the open wound; his tensed shoulders relaxed after a bit of smooching.

The bruises on his face was also attended to; surprisingly, he isn’t running any temperature, which means the shower he had last night helped calm his nerves a little, and that’s a good start. I don’t think I can handle a sick person, and Madam Jess is yet to arrive from her journey.

I watched him wear his shirt, relaxing his weight on the table, as he returned this gaze to my face.

“So how do you feel now” I asked he shrug.

“Better than the previous night” He replied, with a brief smile, which surely would have melted my heart if it wasn’t rigid.

“You have works to do” I muttered, noticing his tensed look. He tried saying something but decided to swallow it in, and nodded.

“But not at the site this time” I chipped in. He let out an exuberating sigh, more like he had been holding his breath, but that didn’t last for long, as he sent me a frightening look