Chapter 4 The mafia's maid

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They lied. The questioning took forever according to Ashley subconscious mind but even with that she gave them all the information they needed.

She still partly blame herself for what happened to Amelia and right now she can do anything for her sister.

Although Amelia can be a pain in the butt sometimes especially when there's a party to attend, Ashley still loves her sister dearly. Actually, Amelia's the only friend she has. She's her best friend slash sister.

'nothing should happen to Amelia.' Ashley internally prayed.

After her questioning, she waited for Mr. Gregory in his car. The memory of the night before kept playing in her head and she wished she could change everything that happened. She would have talked Amelia against partying that day or probably not dancing with strangers but who was she deceiving? Probably herself cause Amelia would never have listened.

Just then her iPhone biped notifying her of the text message sent to her.

It was from an unknown number. She clicked on it and it read;

Miss Ashley, I'm aware you're looking for your missing sister and I've decided to help. You might not trust me but I'll advise you to do so. Come alone to the address I'll send.

Seconds later and later message was received from the same number. It was an address.

Ashley was hesitant but the thoughts of something happening to her sister clouded her better judgement and decided to honor the mysterious person's invitation.

She waited impatiently for her father to come and when he did, she hurried them home and locked herself in her room.

She knows what she's about to do is risky and very dangerous but she's going to risk it for her sister.

'it was my fault and now I've got to fix it.' she thought.

She sneaked out of the house through her window. Fortunately for her, her bedroom's on the first floor of their two storey building apartment.

She landed gracefully on the hard concrete ground on her feet.

From her window was the open road to run.

She hurried to the address.

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She checked her phone for the third time before concluding that she was at the right place; at least according to what the address said.

The place was abandoned and by night she's sure the place will be filled with bandits.

She furrowed her brows as she looked at the old buildings, some already collapsed while some, about to.

"Of course the place will be shady." She said out loud. "Where you expecting a reservation at a five star hotel?" She groaned as she turned to leave.

How could she be so stupid to actually come here. What if it was a trap to kidnap her as well? She thought.

A shiver ran down her as she thought of the possibility but what terrified her the most was the hold she suddenly felt on her arm.

She screamed as she panicked.

"Somebody help me!"

Surprisingly, the person who held her did not let go nor prevented her from screaming.

Curious, she turned to see had grabbed. She came in contact with a pair of amber brown eyes.

"Help!" She screamed again.

"Please be quiet!" He finally spoke.

"No, never! You want to kidnap me like you did with my sister right?!" She said as she turned to the stranger whom Amelia danced with the night before then kidnapped her. She tired struggling away from his grip but he held her firmly but not too hard to hurt her.

"And who told you I kidnapped her?" He asked.

It then occured to her that he wasn't actually found guilty of kidnapping her sister but what was he doing here?

"Yes you probably aren't the one who kidnapped Amelia but what are you doing here?" Ashley asked.

"Well I know who's done it and I need your help to save her."

"I don't understand? How do you know? Explain!" Ashley demanded.

"Okay but follow me first." He said then tired directing somewhere but Ashley resisted.

"No way I'm following you anywhere. Amelia only danced with you and now she's missing." Ashley fired.

"Okay calm down. Look something happened between your father and my best friend, let's not get into the details but he wants revenge so he kidnapped your sister at the party. I can help you get inside his house as a maid, you'll be getting information for me."

"Why when all I want is to free my sister?"

"Because it's not that simple!" He shouted which shocked Ashley.

He scratched the back of his neck shyly.

"I'm sorry Ashley. Look, I'm Damon and who kidnapped your sister is my best friend Jeremy. He's into illegal businesses which involves a lot of shady and criminal things. He was a good man when he joined. Only wanted money to escape poverty but now, he's very dangerous now. I've tired talking to him but he doesn't listen anymore. My friend is gone and buried inside a beast but I need my friend back. The only way is to get him caught and make him lose everything." Damon explained.

He turned to look her directly in the eye, "Even if we decide to only rescue her, if would be impossible with the tight security and given if we made it, he'll come back for her and that time it will involve blood." He concluded.

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After the chat Ashley had with Damon, she decided one thing and that was to help bring Jeremy down.

It was time to resume classes at NYC college but Ashley had other plans.

After she was dropped by her parents on the school campus and left, she went straight to Damon's car.

It was parked where they had arranged and she got in.

"Are you ready?" Damon asked.

"Of course. I can't even imagine what torture my sister must be going through right now." Ashley answered. "Mom and dad won't allow this and she needs help, I can sacrifice myself." She wore a deep frown.

The anger inside Ashely's heart was burning and that can't be hidden.

"Okay then, just follow my instructions and report to me everything he does." Damon continued, "but if you feel you're in danger," he leaned forward from the front seat and placed her hands on his, "please leave immediately."

He looked at her seriously. His forehead was wrinkled as he stared seriously at her.

"And one more vital information."

"What is it?" She inquiried.

"He's a heart throb. Promise you will never get attracted to him."

"Okay." She half smiled.

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