EXECUTIONER Wanted: A Dangerous Love Story

#JUDGE STONE POV#

I have never been this stress on a case before but what can I do it's still my job to do

"Thank you so much judge stone I knew I could trust in you " one of the victims Mr. Alfred said with a wide smile on his face

"It's my pleasure and is so glad you trusted in me for the job," I Said smiling back before walking away back to my office

Ugh, what a long day I have been on this case for over three months and finally I gave the best judgment for the case and it was the best I could do!

"Dad" my daughter Olivia was finally back from her trip to London

"Olivia.....how was your journey?" I asked getting up to give her a hug

"It was splendid Dad I loved every bit of it and Dad we need to celebrate I heard you finally gave the long-term judgment to Mr. Alfred's case," she said with a huge smile on her face

"Of course, we would celebrate that case wasn't an easy one to bring to justice," I Said packing up my belongings to wrap up for the day

" Did you visit your mom while in London?" I asked gaining a frown from her

" I didn't.....not because I went to London means I must always visit her," she said

" I just asked I wasn't forcing you to check on her you can always do it when you are ready"

" Thank you for understanding me Dad" ....that's the best I can do after the divorce with Olivia's mom she has refused to say two words to her mother and no matter how I try she's just not ready

"But Dad if you don't have anything to do with Mom why do you want me to go back to her?" She asked

" Because she's your mother and you need a mother's care," I said

" Whatever....I don't want to talk to her" she said walking ahead of me...what would happen to you when I'm not here anymore ....this job as a judge is becoming very dangerous and I fear the results but you are all I have got

#OLIVIA POV#

"How's your dad doing I heard he won the case and that's such great news," Cyrus said my Bestie

" He refused to celebrate it I wonder why but back then he always talked about how much he would celebrate it if he ever won...I don't know why but he is always gloomy these few days" I said remembering earlier he didn't seem that happy he was always spacing out and for some awkward reason he wants me to reconcile with my mom

"Olivia!" Cyrus called waving her hands toward me

"You spaced out again" she added

"Don't mind me....am just worried about my dad he's acting weird these few days" I said

" Maybe he is just tired," she said taking a sip from her wine

" Where is Chris?" She asked

" Ohh Chris. I don't know where he is am sure he doesn't know I'm back from London" I said remembering I was supposed to inform Chris about my arrival but why must I anyways it's not like we are married just friends with benefits

"He deserves to know....I wonder how you two do this stuff without catching feelings, I'm sure Chris likes you but just can't say it" Cyrus said gaining a weird smile from me

" And you like him too" she added

" I don't.... Chris is just a fling I can't like a guy like him, I want someone who I can go on adventures with and have thrilling experiences not a cheesy mommy's boy as a boyfriend" I said making Cyrus laugh so loud we gained few attention people around

"Stop laughing Cyrus," I said mouthing the word 'sorry' to people around

" Olivia why are you daydreaming such guys only exist in movies," Cyrus said

She's right I have met a lot of men but it's always the same cheesy romance I just don't fall in love with such guys...I want action, I want to know how it feels not knowing what would happen next but I guess that's just a dream

"You know Olivia if you keep spacing out like that I might need to stop reminding you of stuff," Cyrus said

" I don't want this same lame relationship over and over again am 26 already I need adventure," I said still staring outside the window

" You would get one soon," Cyrus said

"Let's go Olivia ....we have a lot of arranging to do before a hectic day tomorrow" Cyrus added pulling me up from my seat and dropping a few dollars on the table

"Slow down Cyrus....we would get there early," I said rushing towards Cyrus who was way ahead of me but instead bumped into a man wearing a hoodie who quickly squeezed a piece of paper into my hands

"Sorry" he whispered before walking away

I unwrap the paper and go through it

What!!?

It's a treat!!

He is threatening me about my dad!?

I turn around quickly but the man is nowhere to be found....

"Olivia stops spacing out it's becoming awkward and weird!!" Cyrus yelled from afar

" Sorry"

" A man gave you a threat paper?" Cyrus asked after I explained for the second time

" Yes and he didn't even name a price"

"Maybe he doesn't want money?" Cyrus suggested

" Then why " This confusing

" Olivia look at this also....he seemed very serious..read this paragraph again," Cyrus said showing me the letter again

" Your father must die" I read out

" That's brutal" Cyrus added

"Maybe he made a mistake" I suggested panicking

"It's not a mistake....a killer Don't make mistakes," Cyrus said

"Stop scaring me !" I was already scared

" Just relax Olivia if he is serious maybe he would come around again...until then don't stress it too much" Cyrus suggested....that's a good idea too, maybe he is trying to scare me for some Cash

"That's true Cyrus but do I need to tell my dad about it?"

"No!!!!"

" Why?"

" Because you would just make matters worst I have seen stuff like this in movies.... maybe the letter is supposed to stay between you and the killer," Cyrus said

" Stop taking everything as a joke Cyrus...this is not a movie, I don't want anything to happen to my dad!"

" Nothing will happen to him just be careful and don't be too worried maybe you are just overthinking this thing," Cyrus said

She might be right, maybe am just being paranoid, if he wanted to kill my dad why does he have to inform me about it....it's better I take this off my mind and just live my life

It's been eight days and nothing happened, no weird letters and no threat from anyone to my dad I guess I was just being paranoid after all

I smiled as I walked down the street to my favorite coffee shop

My phone vibrates as I pick up the call

"Dad"

"Drop by my office when you close I have a case for you to handle," my dad said

" I will make sure to drop by...I will call you back later I have to pick up an important call" I said

" Okay dear," he said before hanging up

" Olivia!!" Cyrus yelled over the phone making me push my phone away from my ear for a second before putting it back

"I got my first case!!" She added still shouting

" Wow...that's good," I said

" Finally all your hard work paid off am so happy for you!" I added while Cyrus won't stop giggling

" I can't believe after everything...it was handed to me I had already thought of giving up on the interview since they never called me back," she said smiling at the file in her hands

" This calls for celebration tonight Olivia," she added

" Of course...I would be at your apartment by eight be ready for some hangover" I said

" Are you at work already?" She asked

" Almost...just grabbing a cup of morning coffee," I said still waiting for my turn

" Did that killer send any threat whatsoever?" Cyrus asked

"Ugh Cyrus you had to remind me....he didn't I forgot about him maybe it was a prank or an empty threat," I said paying for my coffee

" Whatever just be careful and am expecting you Tonight," she said

"Okay baby girl...we'll talk later," I said hanging up

I walk towards my dad's office and I notice quite a lot of people around the building making my heart skip a thousand beats

Did the killer get to my dad before I could stop him?

#OLIVIA POV#

It can't be.....what if the assassin got to my dad before I could, I rush through the crowd up the elevator tapping it as quickly as I could, breathing heavily

A few officials from the police station were already in front of my dad's office door

"Dad!!" I yelled pushing past them and to my surprise my dad was standing healthy and fit

"Olivia" he replied hugging me...ugh I have never been this frightened my whole life

"What happened here," I asked my dad as I walk towards his office walls where some officers were taking photos

"Look at this " he added pointing to a letter stuck on the wall with an arrow

Don't take my words for granted Olivia...your father would die by my hands

"Why is this letter mentioning your name," my dad asked

" I almost got hit...it seemed like the killer missed on purpose, I was so frightened I had to call the police immediately" my dad added

" He.... the killer gave me a letter a few days ago I thought it was all a joke," I said still staring at my name in the letter as I trace the shot to the glass wall opposite it

" I think it was from the building across but I never saw anyone come out of the building and when the police came there was still no trace of anyone suspicious in the building," my dad said like he could read my mind

" Am sorry I didn't tell you about it before it got to this extent...I thought it was a prank" I said holding in my tears as much as I could

"It's fine Olivia at least you should be happy he didn't kill me," my dad said

" Miss Olivia" one of the police reporters called

"Yes"

"Do you know anyone who is a threat in your life presently and might be on to your dad?" He asked

" There's no one, I have thought about it so many times but there's no one" I replied

" That's weird...why didn't he threaten your dad directly?"

" I also found it weird " I replied still staring at the letter...why is this killer sending a threat to me

" Maybe he wants a Ransom?" My dad asked

"He doesn't Dad...he just wants to kill you" I replied

" He won't get that chance Olivia because we would protect your dad at all costs," the police officer said

" The assassin is smart too" the police added

" How?"

" He left no trace of his entry ....like he's a ghost or something" the police replied

" Sir!!!" Another police officer called rushing over with a pad in his hands

"Did you find any clue about the assassin?"

"It's the executioner" he announced handing the pad to the first police officer

"It can't be," he said looking more Surprised than ever

"Who is the executioner?" I asked because, to be honest, they all seemed scared

" Who did you offend to the extent that the executioner is on your trail?" The police officer asked my Dad

" No one...I don't understand what's going on" my dad said

"There's nothing we can do because the minute we got involved our lives and family lives is at huge stake the police replied

" Maybe you should leave the state for the main time because he is very dangerous" he added before signaling his men to round up

" Are you leaving already or are you frightened?" I asked the officer as he chuckled

" Am more frightened about my demise Mr. Stone" he replied before walking out quickly

" This is getting out of hand Olivia," my dad said sitting on his office desk

"Dad you can tell me if there's anyone you offended who wants to take revenge on you "

" How would I know Olivia ...I am a judge for crying out loud, I give judgment to cases, how would I know who was and wasn't pleased with my judgment!!"

" Just go home Olivia and pack your things we would leave the state as soon as possible" he added

" Are you running away from the killer.... didn't you hear he is dangerous and knows everything about you?" I said to my dad

" Am confused Olivia.... don't you see both of our lives are in danger even the police don't want to be involved, how did they even know it's the executioner or whatever he is called?" my dad said looking more worried about me than himself

"Maybe this is what the killer wants, " I said

" How?"

" Maybe he just wants us to be scared .... maybe he won't do anything to us, what about my work and your job aren't they important? Dad you know I can't take a leave yet, not now when I'm finally becoming the best in my firm" I pleaded

" Fine ..we can stay but you must be extra careful outside while I try to tighten the security around us," he said picking up his telephone as I excuse myself from his office.

"Why don't you get a bodyguard or something" Cyrus advised

"That's what I'm doing Cyrus" I replied showing her the screen of my laptop...ever since the second letter from the assassin, I haven't left my house and Cyrus has been sleeping over at my place too.

I have tried everything but they seem to be no pleasing news about the executioner and he always kills his targets now I feel bad for telling my dad he wasn't going to make any more move

"Oo my God Olivia come and see this" Cyrus yelled as I rush over to check what was so serious

" The police officer who investigated your case is dead and the executioner wrote his name on his chest" Cyrus added as I tried my best to hold in my screams

The police officer was right, he wants to kill us

"Olivia" my dad called making me jump in fright

"Dad"

"Did you see the news...we are no longer safe here pack any necessary belongings we are living tonight" he said in a panic

" Dad what about my firm"

" Olivia it can all wait our life is at stake he is killing the police officers and their families for getting involved with us" my dad yelled

" Pack your things now!!!!!" He added before Leaving

" Am scared Olivia what if he comes for me next?" Cyrus said ...I was expecting that from her

" I won't abandon you Cyrus pack your things you are coming with me too," I said as we both hurry to get our belongings ready before my dad comes back to pick us up

"I hope we successfully get to leave the States," my dad said as we are all waiting for our flight time to be ready

"Dad stop worrying if we leave the state he would never be able to disturb us anymore" I assured my dad... that's all I have been able to do this past few days

"Are you sure?" Cyrus asked

"Yes Cyrus stop panicking...everything this assassin has been doing is just to threaten us" And like he could hear all our conversation a woman walks up to us and hands an envelope to me

"From who miss," I asked

"It's better not to know," she said and walks away

" Open it quickly," my dad said...I tear the envelope quickly and go through the letter....

It's another threat

"Olivia" Cyrus called with fright on her face after seeing her name

" You can't leave the States Olivia.. the minute you proceed to leave your friend loses her life don't forget I am a man of my word" I read out to my dad who scans the airport but everything seemed normal

" Let's leave Olivia he can't do it this place is too crowded to get a clean shot," my dad said

" I can't risk it, Dad.... I told you leaving was a bad idea now Cyrus' life is in danger" I said

" So we should just do nothing while he hunts us down," my dad asked just then my phone rang and it was a message from my post earlier concerning my need for a bodyguard

"We just have to protect ourselves and find out who wants to kill us and why " I replied picking up my luggage to head back home

"Let's go home first," I said before walking ahead of them.

I dial the bodyguard's number and he picks up immediately

"Hello, this is Olivia are you the bodyguard who drop his contact under my post?"

" Yes"

" Are you sure you can take up this job?"

" Yes ma'am..trust me I would find him "

"What's your name and when can you resume, "I asked

" Liam and I would be on your premises as soon as possible"

" Thank you Liam I would be expecting you" I replied before hanging up

I hope Liam would make a difference I can't lose my dad and I would make sure to do everything in my might to protect him because he's all I have got and he has now involved Cyrus in this case so I have to protect both of them.

"First day at work and your new bodyguard is late," Cyrus said for the third time today....we decided to move to my dad's secret Villa for more security but I don't need just ordinary bodyguards. I need this Liam guy who is qualified in every way but just as Cyrus mentioned just now he is thirty minutes late

"He would get here soon Cyrus" I replied pacing around the sitting room

" Why are you nervous he is just a bodyguard," Cyrus said

"Am not nervous....it's just I pray he is qualified just as he listed earlier" I said and just then the bell rang as Cyrus beats me to the door and I quickly position myself like a boss on the sofa

"Fuck!!!!!!" Cyrus screamed paving way for my visitor

Now I know why Cyrus screamed that way, the guy was different everything about him was just amazing how can a guy this handsome still exist

"Olivia" Cyrus called...I can't believe I blanked out just now

"Huh," I said standing up

"Are you Liam?" I asked

"Yes ma'am...the new bodyguard you employed yesterday," he said

" You don't have to call her ma'am ..we might be age mates actually," Cyrus said flirting with my bodyguard

" Stop flirting with him...don't you know our lives are still at risk," I said pulling Cyrus to sit beside me so Liam is the only one standing

"Are you sure..you are good at what you do?" I asked trying to sound intimidating

" Am good at everything Miss Olivia" he responded with a little smile on his face....oh my Gosh he even has a cute dimple, what is this guy angel from heaven

"Okay please have a seat," I said pointing at the couch opposite us

"Don't worry am more comfortable this way" he said still smiling, he needs to stop smiling if he wants both of us to survive this

"You have a cute smile Liam" Cyrus commented, how could she that's my comment

" Thank you" he replied still smiling

"I thought bodyguards frown all the time," I asked

" Am not just your average bodyguard, am a special force operative" he replied now frowning...why did I even have to ask such stupid questions, maybe I was just jealous of Cyrus who is so good at asking questions

"You missed the former part..like former special force operative" Cyrus added I quickly pinch her to shut up

" Sorry...am just always curious" she added

"Now Liam let's get back to business...do you know this executioner guy?" I asked opening a file I made myself from all the research I made about this guy

"Yes I know about him ....he ruined a lot of influential people and he is so proud, that he labels his victims with his nickname" Liam replied now very serious than earlier

" Do you think he is doing this for money?" I asked he smirks

"The executioner doesn't demand money....if he wanted your money then all those people he killed wouldn't have died they would all just bribed their selves out of the situation" Liam replied going through the file I handed to him

" Where's your father?" He asked..his eyes glued on the file

"At work....he insisted on going" I replied feeling the fright from yesterday at the airport coming back

"And you are sure no one holds a huge grudge against your dad?" He asked

" No one I even begged my dad to spill the brand but he swore he had no enemies" I replied. Liam chuckled loudly

" Your enemies are always your friend you can never know them," he said dropping the file back down

" Is that all you got about this assassin?" He added pointing at the file he just dropped on the table

"Yes"

"We need to dig deeper...all this can't help, we need to know who is or at least who is working with," he said brushing his fingers through his hair, even when he is serious he is still so handsome

"But first I need to know all your schedule and where you and your dad are going so I can be ready beforehand.... Olivia, can you do that?" He added...awwwn my name sounds so nice with his muscular voice

"Olivia why don't you show him to his room," Cyrus said meaning I need to inform him that he would be staying with us

"You guys want me to stay?" He asked looking a bit shocked

"Duh...yes Liam, what if this assassin walks in the middle of the night and kills my dad or me or even Cyrus," I said

" Why didn't you tell me earlier...I didn't pack for such an occasion" he said

"Tonight we would go get your luggage and my dad," I said packing up my file

" Let me take you to your new room" I added ..he follows behind and Cyrus seems to be asking him a few questions

"Here" I pointed pulling Cyrus back to my side

"Thanks...I would try to settle down and then we talk better " he said before going to his new room

" Olivia look at him...am very sure he is going to do a great job," Cyrus said the minute we stepped into my room

" Stop thinking about Liam...we just met him today, " I said pinching her cheeks playfully

"You are a fun squash, Olivia," Cyrus said taking her phone to play games as usual

" Am not a fun squasher Cyrus....just don't flirt with yes he's hot and sexy but don't let him know you noticed that" I replied arranging my desk from last night's research

"Are you already drooling over him...he is your bodyguard hope you know that" Cyrus warned still scrolling through her phone

"Do you think Liam would be able to find this executioner?" I asked Cyrus joining her on the bed

" He looks fit so I guess so" she replied

"Let me check on him ...it's awkwardly silent," I said before rushing out to spy on our new housemate

I knocked gently and heard a sound which I think was a come in response

"Liam" I called...he wasn't in his room. I pushed open the bathroom door and he wasn't there

"Where could he have entered just now?" I whispered to myself scanning the room for clues

" Are you looking for me" he whispered behind me making me shiver a little

"Where were you...how are you inside here without passing the door?" I asked rubbing my chest gently

" I came in through the window" he replied

"Why?"

"Because I had to scan your room windows and your house is a mansion so I had no choice but to try to protect the windows as quickly as possible"

" But there are no buildings around us it's not like the assassin would stand mid-air" I replied

" You underestimate this guy too much that's why he is playing tricks on you easily," he said

" What kind of trick?"

" He wants you to be under his control totally"

" But he killed the police officer"

" To make you more frightened of him," he said

" You need to be patient while I investigate, he won't do anything" he assured me

" Why are you underestimating him?" I asked

"Because I once worked as an assassin a long time ago and I know how to taunt a victim to their limit" he replied

" But you never added assassin to your qualifications"

" Because it's a secret of mine...I can't tell the world I use to kill people"

" But you told me just now"

" Because I work for you now and you are very curious about a lot of stuff" he replied going back to his laptop on the desk

" So do you have any more questions to ask?" He added

"I don't"

" Then why are you still here?" Ohh that's true I came to spy on him

"I would be leaving then," I said walking quietly away

"Okay," he said without even raising his head to look at me

"What took you so long!!" Cyrus yelled from the kitchen

"We were discussing something so I lost track of time" I replied joining her to prepare lunch

" I thought you were being a pro at spying"

"He caught me before I could do anything" I replied

" So what were you talking about"

" What could we possibly talk about other than the executioner...he told me I was too scared of the assassin and that's why he could easily manipulate me"

" I also thought so...we have never seen him before but just a letter is enough to give you a panic attack"

" I like Liam" Cyrus added when I didn't say anything

" You have been saying that ever since he arrived," I said getting a bit pissed off by her sincerity

" Don't you like him?" She asked

"I like his personality" I replied remembering how much he loves smiling even though he is an agent

#judge stone#

"And you still came to the office...aren't you scared he might kill you when you least expect it," my friend Mr. Ferdinand said ...I couldn't keep it in so I decided to share it with him

"Am not scared of him because I know he can't do anything to me and mostly because am innocent that am sure of" I said going through my files

" Are you sure?" Ferdinand asked

" You are my friend..don't you trust me too, my daughter already doubts now you too"

" Don't say such stone....am just asking"

" Well trust me I know that am innocent and this killer is just threatening me," I Said

" Just be careful ...I don't want you to be ignorant about this, this is your life at stake," Ferdinand said before leaving...I can't be scared just because he sent an arrow through my glass

My phone lit up showing Olivia's face...I pick up immediately

"Hello princess"

"Dad, where are you?" She asked

"Still at work.. "

" We are coming to pick you it's not safe out here Dad," she said

" Don't worry Olivia I would come back safely"

" Just let us pick you"

" Olivia stop worrying am not a child I can always find my way, we would talk later am busy now," I said hanging up before she could nag me any further

Olivia has been so worried about my safety ever since the airport issue and I don't know how to assure her that am innocent and that this is just a stupid plot to kill me for no specific reason.

"Olivia" I called the minute I got in I heard her screaming down the stairs as she rushes to hug me

"I was worried..why didn't you let me pick you up," she asked and just then I noticed a guy behind us he was unfamiliar

"Who is he?" I asked

"Our new bodyguard and a special agent who would help us concerning this assassin," she said

" Good evening Mr. Stone," the agent said

" What's your name?" I asked

"Liam" he replied

"Why hasn't he left yet?" I asked Olivia

"He lives here now...that way he can guard us better" she replied

" But we have enough guards"

" He is more qualified than the ones outside" she insisted...I can't accept this agent to live with us

" I thought we weren't supposed to trust anyone?" I said to her

" He signed a contract to protect with his whole life"

"That doesn't mean anything...I don't want him here" I said dropping my bag on the sofa

" Sir you can trust me with your life because I never let my clients down," he said

" It's not about that...I can't let a man leave in the same house as my daughter anything can happen"

" Dad"

" I promise sir...nothing would ever happen, am here to protect you guys and I would do just that please trust me," he said...I can't say no, Olivia must have gone through a lot to employ this agent and he seems to need the job....I can't object

"You made a promise Liam so make sure not to break it"