HELLO MR BODYGUARD : Until our worlds collided

THE BODYGUARD

Sophia was accompanied with a flock of bodyguards as she stepped into one of her many manions. Her heels clicked on the floor as she walked.

Each floor she passed by, her servants inclined their heads in a bow. She walked into her bedroom. Leaving the flock of bodyguards outside.

An attempt has been made on her life by her rivals. She's the richest woman in the county at the age of twenty seven. So, it was actually part of her routine.

She sat on her bed as her maid servant attended to her. The maid went on to get the heels from her leg. Giving her the relief she wanted.

Taking a deep breath she relaxed her head backwards. Allowing the maid run her smooth hands on her legs.

" You guys are incompetent." The loud voice came from outside her door.

Marco her legal guardian shouted at the flock of bodyguards.

" You are all lucky nothing happened to her." His voice came again.

Sophia said nothing. This wasn't the first time an attempt has been made on her life. As a matter of fact she has gotten so used to it that she saw it as nothing.

Marco was just making a fuss over nothing. She ain't bothered about it.

Her door burst open and Marco a 6ft tall bulky man with his short dark curly hair. His blue eyes searched her body for an injury.

" I am fine Marco." She said. Without staring him a glance. Her eyes still closed.

Marco watched the rise and fall of her shoulders which indicated she was in deep thoughts. Staring at her he knows the attempt made on her life was nothing compared to the incident 3 years ago.

Stepping closer to her he sat beside her bed. Eyes still closed she placed her head on his shoulders.

Marco is the only person she trusts. After the death of her parents. Marco has been there for her and with her.

Smoothing her hair with his hands he watched as the tension leaves her body slowly.

" Leave us." He commanded the maid.

In a space of a second the maid packed up and left their presence giving them the space they needed.

" It is alright sweetie. You are alright." He kept saying. As his hands went about her hair.

Sophia said nothing. Her silence meant she heard every word he's saying.

She wasn't a silent person. No! As a matter of fact she could talk and talk till the devil decides to forgive who offended him.

But, it all changed when her parents died and her virginity was taken away by a guy in a mask.

She became the coldest woman ever. She fired all her male servants. Her bodyguards were Marco's suggestion. Because, of the attempts been made on her life on daily basis.

She withdraw her head from his shoulders and opened her eyes. Staring at him with those green eyes.

" I am fine Marco. Really."

She stood up from the bed and went over her dressing room. She wants out of this clothes. They itch.

" I am getting you a new bodyguard." He finally announced.

Silence met his words. He knows she heard him. And she is thinking about it. Her safety has always been his top priority.

And if it means hiring the entire men in the world. Then! He would.

" It is your choice Marco."

She came out from the dressing room. With nothing more than a casual wear. A short and a white top with a slippers to match her top.

Marco's jaw dropped. No matter how often he sees her. He would never get pass her beauty.

He has been in this family for as long as he could remember. His father was her father's personal advisor.

They both used to play when they were kids. So, their relationship isn't something new.

Sophia has always seen him as a big brother. A brother she never had. And when her parents died he has been the one person that calms all her demons.

Sitting on the bed she took out her laptop throwing all her attention on the screen.

" I will have a maid bring in your dinner." He said. As he got up from the bed.

Placing a feather like kiss on her head he walked out of the door.

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A man sitting behind a desk with his eyes fixed on his computer screen was seen focused.

He shouldn't be more than 40 years of age. He is the leader of the agency called. ' PROTECTORS' they are the ones you call when a situation seems impossible.

They are in charge of making sure you are save and until the threat on your life has been eliminated. They are the best among the best.

And their services comes with a handsome amount of payments. They have only one rule.

' NEVER FALL FOR A MARK ' they have kept to this rules for ages.

His attention was draw away from his computer when his phone rang.

" Hello." He spoke into the phone.

" Hi. I am I speaking with Avram?"

" Yes. To whom am I on to?" He asked.

" My name is Marco and I would like your services. An attempt has been made on the life of someone I hold dear."

" Is this person a relative?" He asked.

" Yes. And she is also my boss."

" Oh! A woman?"

" Yes. May I know your fee?"

" Terms of our fee can only be discussed when we get to meet. So I will ask my secretary to set an appointment for later."

" Done."

The call ended as he dropped his phone back to it's position.

" Nadia." He called.

Seconds later the door opened and a woman walked in.

" Set an appointment for Mr Marco."

" Yes sir."

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FEW DAYS LATER

Marco sat directly opposite Avram. He has come highly recommend. He has heard so much of his agency and if anyone could protect her then he believes one or all of his agents could.

" So, Mr Marco. Have you gone through the terms of our arrangement?" He asked.

Nadia his secretary had sent over the files via his email. So, he has done the needful to glance through them.

" Yes I have." Marco answered.

" Good. Now! A part payment would be given to the agent signed to your protectee. And when the threat has been taken care off. The other part of the payment would be made to our agency."

Nodding his head he understood everything.

" Now, I only have one request. I want the best of the best."

" Then, Mr Marco you have come to the right place. Here! We give nothing but the best."

" Good!"

" Leonard" He called. Speaking into the land phone in his office.

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The moment Leonard walked in Marco went cold all of a sudden. If he doesn't know better he would say the devil was standing a few feets from him.

Not that the male was ugly. Oh no! Far from it. His presence alone sent shivers down his spine.

His presence commanded nothing but power. He has been standing for the past few minutes. But, if felt like forever. Marco wanted nothing but to disappear from this place.

This man is like an unmovable wall. He wasn't wearing a smile on his face. As a matter of face his face gave no expression whatsoever. And it scares the hell of Marco.

He may have requested for the best. But, not someone like this.

" Mr Marco meet Leonard. One of the best." Avram made the introductions.

Marco wanted to stretch his hands for a shake. But, seeing this man's face he had to think twice about it. He just nodded his head.

" Here you go." Mr Avram handed the file containing the details of his protectee.

Taking the file from him. He held it without looking at it.

" That is all for now."

THE NIGHTMARE

Sophia was in bed when she heard the horn of Marco's car. He had told her of bringing a new bodyguard and she guesses this is it.

They are all the same. She thought. She didn't bother getting up from bed.

She knew for a fact he would bring the so-called bodyguard into her room. After all, that is what they are paying for.

Minutes later her door opened and Marco accompanied by a man. No! Not a man, a wall walked into her room.

This man held no expression whatsoever. His face held nothing but blank expression. He wasn't smiling not like her other bodyguards that smiles the moment they see her.

No! This one is different. His hands were folded at his back. As he searched her room with nothing but his eyes.

Stepping away from him Marco made the introduction.

" Meet Sophia. Sophia meet Leonard your new bodyguard."

Sophia stared at the man who dominated her room with his presence. His sunshades prevented her from seeing his eyes.

She likes to look them in the eyes. She likes to stare directly into their eyes to know if she could trust them.

She hated men for a fact. But, seeing this man who looks so much like a wall. Something tells her this is the beginning of something greater.

Leonard stared at the woman through his sunshades. She looks breathtaking despite the fact she was only putting on something casual.

He stared at her from top to bottom and he concluded she was the most beautiful mark he had ever seen.

" Hi. Miss Sophia." He said. As he stretched his hands for a shake.

Sophia didn't just hear him. Her name sounded beautiful coming from a man who doesn't smile.

She wasn't going to take his hands. No way in hell. She just turned to Marco and said.

" He can stay Marco. But, you know I need some privacy and he has to knows his boundaries." With that she walked and lowered herself on her bed.

Today was his first day and she is already giving him attitudes. Oh! Now much he loves such a mark. She doesn't yet know who he is.

" Yes. Princess I have heard you." Marco chuckled. As he teased her.

Staring him a hard glance. " You know how much I hate that word."

Oh! She doesn't like to be called a princess. Well, then. What is she?

" Fine. Have you had lunch yet?"

" I am not hungry Marco. I just want to take a quick nap." She said. And immediately she dropped her phone and went under the covers.

" I will have Nicolae bring in something for you."

And with that they both walked out. Giving her the space she needed.

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" I am sorry for her manners. Mr Leonard."

" Leonard would be just fine." His deep voice came.

" Alright then."

They both walked in silence without so much of saying a word to each other. Leonard has always been a man of few words. He doesn't like speaking more than two words. Unless necessary.

He followed Marco gently all the while taking his sweet time to observe the place.

The building is one hell of a mansion. So many empty rooms. As he walked, the female servants stared at him with a 'Wow' on their faces.

Marco took notice of their stares. Who would blame them? He was also in shock the moment they met.

"I hope you will remember your way around?" Marco asked. Trying to make a conversation.

Leonard only nodded. And then the silence stretched again. But, finally they came to the end of their walk.

" Where is my chambers?" He finally asked.

" You can choose among the empty ones." Marco replied.

They walked pass so many empty rooms. But, he chose the one closest to her chambers.

Marco had the servants move his things to the bedroom close to her chambers. Leonard assisted the maids. Casue they won't be able to carry his case filled with all sorts of guns.

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" Let me go." He heard the muffled sounds coming from her room.

Immediately he got up. Since he wasn't sleeping. He opened the room and watched as she rolled on the bed.

He stood there watching her. She is having a nightmare. Whatever her nightmare were she was definitely scared to her bones.

She was sweating from her head down to her toes. She held the covers tight as though it served as an anchor.

" Let me go." Those words came again. Tears started coming down her closed eyes.

Whatever she is dreaming of, was pushing her to the breaking point. She needs to wake up. She has to wake up now.

He stood here watching. He doesn't want to wake her up. No! It's non of his business.

He heard footsteps approaching to her room. Immediately he hid himself with his gun pointing at the entrance of the door.

The door opened and Marco walked in. He almost stopped breathing when he felt the gun pointed at his head.

He threw his hands up. " It is me. It is just me."

Putting his guns down Marco walked towards a dreaming Sophia.

He sat beside her and tapped on her shoulders and immediately she woke up.

" It is alright." He said Patting her hair.

Sophia placed her head on his shoulders. Her eyes were a blur. She is keeping her tears at bay.

It has always been like this for the past three years. She is has always had the same nightmare. The nightmare of her rape.

Not taking the acknowledgment of his presence. She stayed with Marco for some time. Until she saw him.

" What are you doing here?" She asked him.

He said nothing. Rather, he just stared at her with those eyes.

" I ask again what are you doing here?" Her voice came out so hoarse.

Silence met her question again. Marco nodded his head as a go ahead order to answer her question.

" I heard your screams." Was all he said. His face still holding no expression.

Sophia could not believe her ears. He has heard her screams. She fires anyone who hears her.

" I want him fired Marco. I want him gone." She shouted.

" Get out now." She threw her pillow at him.

Marco didn't move an inch. He was paid to protect her even from herself.

He'd seen her types before. As a matter of fact he'd seen worse and at the end of the day. They end of apologizing for their outburst.

" Marco isn't he listening to me?" She asked.

" Please give us a minute."

Leonard walked away leaving the two to come to an agreement.

" I want him gone."

" But, we just got him. And besides there is still the attempt on your life."

" I don't care. I want him gone. He saw me Marco. He saw me." She said almost in tears.

He saw her in her most vulnerable state. She appears strong in front of the world. But, deep down she is the most vulnerable person Marco knows that.

" I will leave you be for tonight."

He got up and began walking away. He got to the door and stopped. " I will ask the doctor to up your meds." And with that he walked away.

Sophia couldn't believe Marco. She wants the bodyguard gone but, Marco isn't saying anything.

The thought of him seeing her in her most valuable state makes her head smoke. She would surly get rid of him by morning.

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Leonard sat down on the chair facing the outside. His face blank as always without an expression. He just stared out the window looking at nothing in particular.

He had seen her in her most valuable state and he's pretty sure she doesn't like that.

Whatever happened to her must have truly been terrible to get her so terrified each night of her life.

He had heard when Marco talked about upping her meds and he thinks it is a very bad idea. But, what the fúck.

He is here for only one thing and that's to protect her. Not to interfere in her personal life.

He isn't someone who sleeps. No! Staying awake is the only way to calm his demons. Falling asleep gives his demons the power to devour him.

He took his binoculars and pointed towards the end of the mansion he had seen movements he believes to be a sniper.

And his suspicions were right. He saw the man who was positioning himself to lie flat on top of the building directly opposite the mansion. Giving the sniper the perfect view of her chambers.

Immediately he got up and ran towards her chambers. He bashed in making Sophia jump up immediately.

" Get down." He shouted as dived at her. Taking her with him.

Immediately she heard gun shots. Covering her ears with her hands. She folded herself like a child in it's mother's womb.

Leonard counted in a whisper. Sophia wondered what he was saying.

" Do something." She said. In a loud voice.

Leonard said nothing. His lips was still moving. Then, he stopped and so did the bullets.

Immediately he got up took his gun and in one swift movement he fired.

Sophia stayed down. As she was. She really doesn't want to get shot. But, then. There was nothing. Not even a sound was heard.

It seems whoever was shooting at her left. But, that wasn't the case. Leonard is a better shot. He never miss.

" Stay here." He told her. As he got up and walked away.

Sophia was too scared. So, she did according to how he had commanded her.

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Sophia and Leonard walked into the mansion with a dead body hanging on Leonard right shoulder. Marco stared at Leonard with the body on his shoulders as he left a trail of blood.

" I need a room." Leonard said.

And quickly Marco took him to the basement. Leonard dropped the body on the table he laid eyes on.

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Marco searched Sophia's body with his eyes.

" I am fine." Sophia said. When she saw how he scrutinized her body with his eyes.

" How did this happen?" Marco asked.

"I don't know." Sophia answered

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Standing beside the dead body Leonard looked at the distinctive tattoo. It screams ' THE CARTEL' they are the ones you call when you need someone mighty eliminated.

And it takes the millionaires to be able to put a hit on someone's head. Which meant only one thing. Someone really wants her taken out.

His job has gotten more harder and that's just the way he likes it.

He went ahead to search the body. But, he knew he wouldn't find a thing. This people are careful. They never leave a trace behind.

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Sophia has been pacing around in her room. She stood by and watched the maids clean the mess the bullets made.

" You're safe that's all that matters." Marco said. Drawing her out of her head.

" I'm getting tired of this Marco." She answered.

Everyday in her life is a fight of survival. She didn't wish for any of this. It's not her fault she was born with a sliver spoon.

" I know sweetie." Marco drew her in an embrace.

" I want them found. Whosoever ' THEY' are. I want them found and eliminated. So, I could get back to my life."

" I understand."

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" Shit." The man with a suit and a tattoo cursed. The moment he got the news of their fail attempt again.

She has proven too hard to kill. But, nevertheless. A hit was put on her head and they would stop at nothing until she's dead.

He picked his phone and dialed a number. He picked up instantly.

" I need more hitman."

" Yes boss."

Immediately the call ended.

Whoever her bodyguard is he's one hell of a shooter. He had taken out his sniper with one shot. It's practically impossible to say the least. But, nevertheless she won't be lucky next time, He will make sure to get rid of her and her bodyguard the next time.

He can't afford to fail now, he can't afford to loose his target.

One thing is for sure, he is going to end her life the next time.