Chapter 3 We meet again

Mikel arrived at his mansion,his associates were already waiting in the meeting room. He stepped in,his gaze swept the room. The tension was high,the fear unspoken. Mickel didn't seat but rather circled the table like a hawk.

*Surprised to see me?* he spoke,his voice cutting through the silence like a sharp blade. *I'm only going to ask once. who hired for my death?*

Everyone was silent. if a pin were to drop,the sound would be loud. Mickel waited.

*How about you Mr.Louie?* Mickel called

*I.....I would never Sir. I owe you my whole life* Louie said in defence. Mickel smiled.

*I know that. it's not you*

The others shifted uncomfortably in their seat.

*Hey, Cassano. como éstas¿.* Mickel said to the Italian man across the table. He watched over Mickel's enterprise in italy.

*Esta bien, gracias Mickel. But you know it wasn't me?* The man said nervously.

*Of course amigo,I trust you*

Mickel took a deep breath.*So no one is willing to talk.well of course,none of you could pull that. The enemy isn't in this room. Let's forget this and move to business. So how has everything been for the last one year and six months I've been gone?*

They all reported,Mickel was satisfied with the report he was given. *Alright let's have a drink to celebrate*. He said and walked over to the cabinet on the others side of the large room. He personally poured each man a drink. something he did on rare occasions. After they were gone, Ralph came in.

*We have a suspect boss*

Mickel's eyes darkened

Ralph continued. *We had a call tracked to a burner phone,they were asking around about you*

*Who is it?* Mickel asked.

*it's Damien Vincenshi.*

His brow furrowed.

*Vincenshi huh? Guess who broke the peace first.You know what to do*

Ralph nodded and left.

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it was 2 in the morning when Carly clicked off work. As she stepped outside leaving the noisy music of the bar and took the fresh air outside, she heard someone call to her. *Hey there Senorita.* She recognized the voice and stiffened. It couldn't be him, could it? she had killed him. it's been a year and half. Slowly she turned. He was leaning on a black sports car. She was shocked. He was looking good, really handsome,way too good for someone who was supposed to be dead. *Miss me honey?* He smirked, *You look like you've seen a ghost*

*Apparently, I'm staring at one.* she said folding her hands above her chest and keeping a cool face. *Aren't you supposed to be dead

He smiled at her and shrugged. *What can I say, death is my favorite game *

*Big talk for someone who was probably in the hospital for almost two years.*

*A year and half sweetie and I still look good*. She wasn't gonna argue with that. She turned around and started to walk away. *Well knock yourself out*. she turned the corner and disappeared out of his view,he got in his car and followed her.

*Come on, let me drop you off*

*And be the target of your enemies, no thanks.*she said and increased her pace.

He drifted the car and parked right in front of her. *Are you nuts!*

*For you sweetie* he winked. *come in* he said

*No* she responded. *Wasn't asking darling. So either we work together or we do this the hard way. Your choice?*

She frowned. *If I were you,I won't be messing around with me *

His eyes took her in, everything,from her curves to her hair. He began stalking towards her.

*Why is that sugar plum? you gonna surprise me with a knife and stab me?*

She moved back, slowly.

* Maybe.i can hurt you.*

*Hurt me? I'll be game any day darling.*

She groaned,he was frustrating her.

*What the fuck is wrong with you* she screamed at him. He invaded her personal space. *You* he answered simply.

*We just fucking met,you don't know me and I don't know you*.

*Sure you do. And I want to know you. what makes you tick,gets you out of bed in the morning. I want to have you, all to myself. I want to share your darkest, deepest, secrets.*

He looked her in the eye, his hand tucking away a strand of hair that fell from her face.

*You're not my type* she said. His hands trailed down her arm,lingering on her wrist. *We can work on that*

*I'm not like other girls,I have a strange hobby*

*And that's why we'll match perfectly.*

she was getting tired of if this and he was only just beginning.

*I prefer stalkers*

He smirked

*Really? Well I'm standing right here.i'll be your stalker*

*You know nothing about me. I want a stalker who is everything about me.who has my face on his walls.*

He low chuckle let his lips. *I'm telling you that's me* He dragged her to his car but didn't pull her in. Rather he opened the door of the passenger seat and retrieved a file. He handed it to her and processed to tell her everything from the first page to the last.

*You're name is Carly Sinder, you're 26. You're five foot.*

*5,2 precisely* she corrected .

*Still five foot honey. You live at Victoria street, precisely the victen house. You tahe waffles and eggs every morning for breakfast,strange combination........*

*it's delicious* she cut in,he only smiled.

*You've dates three man of four years,two if them were murdered a week after you broke up and the last one is still in the hospital.

*That was a coincidence* she cut in.

*I still don't care if you have anything to do with it Sweet heart. You prefer volley ball games. Your favorite dish is Roasted beef and pork stew. You hate the outdoors,you hate working in a bar and you hate you present job still. You still sleep with a lot of stuffed toys. You have a favorite,a giant panda you call Luffy. You live watching animes, your favorites are Bleach, Diabolik lovers and Black Butler. You slept half naked last night and had a shot of vodka before you left for work this evening. Should I go on?*

He said smirking proudly. She was stunned,if he knew this much,how much more does he need to discover her secret.

*You really are crazy.* she whispered.

*Some call it crazy,I call it obsessed. Besides honey, you and I know there's more to you that meets the eye. something tells me that you're the crazy bitch here.*

She didn't respond. But he didn't push it

*Now you gonna let this guy who really wants you to drop you off*

she didn't say anything and got into the car.He smiled to himself,a small victory smile. he got in the car too and drove off.

*So how about a date?*

*I'm not going on a date with you* she answered. He nodded. *We'll see about that,soon enough*