Tainted from the start

Tainted from the start

Chapter 48

Jade

*I just finished getting dressed and all. This is it. I gave Tim details about the gold mission. A text disturbs my thoughts as it conforms that it's time. I still haven't heard from Leon, and I'm starting to get worried, but Jake is still not saying anything about him being in any sort of danger. I make my way to my bike and pass by the headquaters for my bike keys. It's too quiet for my liking. Where are they? I grab my keys and make my way to my bike and grab my helmet.*

Kim : You really didn't think we were going to let you have all the fun alone, did you?

*I turn my head and face them . They're all dressed in black and look so cool. Not that I'd ever say that, though. They're so stubborn .*

Jade : "If we're doing this, we do it quiet. No arguments."

*I am really not in the mood to fight. This changes the entire plan.*

Kim : "Adapt or fall behind, Jade. I'll feed you steps. Clock's ticking."

*I make my way, and they all follow behind.*

Jade : Does everyone have their weapons with?

*I ask as we position ourselves near the house.*

Kim : Yep.

Jerry : Yep

Jade : Tim?

Tim : I'm in .

Jade : What do we have there ?

Tim : We have about 4 guards in the gate , and Kim will take care of them.

*I nod with my heart pounding abnormally. Something is amiss. Le breathe and relax. I make my way up. Kim's skill made quick work of the guards. I slowly make my way to the girls' room.*

Jade : Tim . What's awaiting me in there ?

Tim : She's sleeping .

*I slowly open the door and make my way to her bed. She looks surreal. Leon's nose and ears. I should stop thinking about him. I slowly shake her, and she jumps up, looking jumpy.*

Jade : Shhh, it's okay. I'm freeing you.

*Her tears start flowing down as she nods slowly, and I help her get up.*

Tim : Incoming.

Jade : What are you talking about ?

Tim : "Jack's here early. Front door, thirty seconds. Move now."

*She starts crying silently, and I give her an assuring smile as I lead our way to her mother's room. As soon as I open her door, I find her reading, and she smiles upon seeing us.*

Mrs Mikaelson : "Quiet now, my love. We're leaving."

*She says, engulfing her daughter as she sobs. She comes closer, opening her arms. Good gracious, I'm not a hugger.*

Jade : "No time for goodbyes. Let's move."

*Unlike other annoying moms, she actually smiles and nods. She helps her daughter up, and I quickly check the coast before we make our way to my exit.*

Jade : Where is he?

Tim : I've lost him . Get out if there now, Kim is on her way towards you.

Jade : Jerry?

Jerry : In the car .

*Kim arrives and takes the kid and the mother.*

Kim : Let's go .

Jade : I'm right behind you.

Kim : No, let's go now . We don't know where he is and this is his property let's evacuate the building Jade stop being fucking stubborn .

Jade : Just take them to safety .

Tim : I see him . He's coming your way. Evacuate now !

*She huffs frustrated but leaves hurringly to the car. As soon as I hear the car leave, I turn and make my way to Jack's study. He knows I'm here, and he's expecting me. As soon as I get in, I spot him pouring himself a glass of what seems like whisky.*

Jade: Took you long enough.

Jack : You know , you have grown since..

Jade : You murdered my parents?

*I ask with a slightly higher tone and my jaw ticking.*

Jack : I was gonna say since the last I saw you, but that's another way to put it.

Jade : You're not worried about them, are you? You never did, didn't you? You just enjoyed having leverage over your own son . You just enjoy owning people, don't you . Well, it's too bad because that time is over.

*He smirks a little, giving me an evil grin.*

Jade : You look way better with that makeover, though. Thought you'd go for plastic surgery.

*His jaw tightens . I surely hit a nerve.*

Jack : "You always did overestimate yourself. It will be a pleasure to correct that."

*I hear a car parking outside. Who the fuck...*

Jack : "Ah. The man who thinks he can outplay me. This should be entertaining."

*He says smiling . I keep my eyes on him and slowly hear footsteps growing louder until the door cracks open and my heart starts beating faster. I can almost hear it in my ear. What the fuck is he doing here?*