Hello, I'm death

Martin's POV

I dressed up in a suit I borrowed from a friend, it was my first day at work and I didn't want my dressing to leave a bad impression. Seeking for work hasn't been easy since I graduated from High School, it's been one useless paying job to another, I just hope this differs. I combed my hair up in an elegant style, looking at myself do my hairstyle in the mirror reminded me so much of my mother. I lost her to the cold hands of death two years ago due to my incapability to fund her hospital bill. I was taking care of her at house and I felt she was getting better which made me so happy. I woke up that faithful day and wanted to prepare breakfast when I found out that we were out of groceries. I sat on the stool in the kitchen, "this is another nightmare" I uttered bitterly. I dipped my hand down my pocket and looked at the few coin left on me, I shook my head and headed to the grocery store. I bought the few things my money could buy and went back home but what I found at home broke me, which is still affecting me till date. I met my mom in a pool of blood at the entrance of the kitchen. I sat down sobbing, only if I had money, she would have been alive and proud of this new job I just got. From the look of things, she might be hungry or thirsty and had slipped at the entrance of the kitchen, hitting her head against the wall and having no one to help her, she bled to death.

I hurried to the bus station so I don't miss my bus. I alighted at the company, Alien Life, and went in. The receptionist told me to wait for my turn and finally, it got to my turn. I adjusted my tie and walked like a gentleman into the office. The man sat on the chair, backing me but judging by his hand, he must be in list late 70s.

"You must be the new guy, Martin" he said, jolting me out of my day dream.

"Yes, sir. I'm Martin Judge."

"Do you know the job you were been offered?"

"Not yet, sir. I only know about the pay"

"Interesting! Are you okay with the pay or I should increase it?"

His question got me confused and thinking, what kind of job pays $300 and still offers to pay more?

"Are you there, Matin?"

"Sure. I'd love an increment but may I know the nature of the job, please?"

"There's an envelope on the table. Take it home, study it and let me know your response by Thursday."

I picked up the envelope and took a peep into it: it contained some paper-like documents and some cash.

"I'll get back to you on Thursday, sir"

"You may leave"

I left the company, stood outside and looked back at the name. I wonder what this man is up to. I headed back home, made myself a cup of coffee and took a nap. I woke up to the sound of my door bell, I went to get the door and it was Bella. Bella had been very supportive since I lost my mom. I met her two months after my mom passed away and she gave me a reason to live and start over again.

"Hey, what's up? You look dull, didn't you get the job?"

"You interrupted my sleep and speaking of the job, it was very strange."

Bella took the groceries she brought to the kitchen, made herself tea and sat beside me.

"What do you mean strange?"

"Firstly, I didn't see the face of my interviewer and he seems like an old man. Secondly, I don't know the nature of my job yet and he gave me an envelope"

"Have you gone through it?"

"Not yet!"

"What are you waiting for? Bring in, let's check what is in it."

"I got my bag and brought out the envelope, Bella took it from me and opened it.

"What's that?"

"Seems like you won a contract and some cash."

I collected the document from Bella and went through it. On the first page, it was written boldly on it, READ ALONE! I went through the remaining pages and the nature of my job happens to be an assassin master. I buried my head in my hand, Bella took the documents and read it too.

"What's wrong?"

"You can't see what is wrong? He wants me to head an assassin gang and you're asking me what is wrong."

"But I don't see any big deal in this, you're just an assassin master, not am assassin"

"Watch it, Bella. I'm not an assassin master and I will never be one. He can give his job to the thugs, I'm educated"

"Okay, then be ready to die in poverty. I'm leaving"

I sat confused, looking at the documents and thinking about Bella. I've always wanted the best of life for her but I couldn't provide that because of my financial instability, I understand why she's mad at me but I can't jeopardize my future. What if I get caught? Who will I say sent me? Someone I haven't seen?

Alien Life's CEO POV

"How was it?" I asked as the door cracked open

"He seems tone deliberating on it but I font think it would yield a good response"

"Really? He must be a poverty stricken man then. Anything else I should know?"

"He wasn't alone when he read it"

"What! Who was he with and what is their relationship?"

"He was with a girl named Bella and they seems to be lovers"

"I want her dead and if Martin refuses to take the job, do the needful"

"Yes, boss" he replied and left.

Today had been an hectic day for me, sitting all day alone. My driver took me home.

"Your meal is served, sir"

"I'll be there in a jiffy"

I dropped the news paper I was reading but my eyes got something catchy. It was Elizabeth, my old secretary. I took the piece of paper, hid it in my safe and went to the dinning. After eating, I took my meds and went to bed.

I went out later that evening for a drink and decided to visit Bella and apologize to her. When I got to her house, I met the gate open but I wasn't surprised because I've met it like that some couple of times bit when I found her door opened, I knoew something was wrong. I ran into the room, nothing was unusual except for the fact that Bella was not at home and I know she couldn't have left the house open like that.

I tried calling her number but she wasn't picking up so I decided to wait a little before reporting to the police. After some hours of waiting, I went to the police station to lodge a complaint.

"Good evening, Officer, I'm here to lodge a complaint about my girlfriend"

"And what about her?"

"She is missing"

"When last did you see her?"

"Today, at my house"

"I mean the exact time."

"That was around 2:30pm"

"What was she wearing? Did she told you she was going somewhere? And how did you confirm she's missing?"

"She was wearing a pink mini gown and she never told me she was going anywhere, in fact, she has nowhere to go to because she has no family. I went to see her, to apologize to her but I met her door opened and even after waiting for some hours, she was back. Neither was she picking my calls"

"You two had a misunderstanding?"

"Yes, we did"

"Then that might be why she ran from home. She might be trying to stay away from you, you know how ladies are"

"No! She has never done that and I don't think she will. I have a strong feeling, Officer, that something is fishy"

"Go back home and wait for your girlfriend. If she doesn't return by this time tomorrow, then we can say she's missing. Until then"

I left the station and went back home, pondering where Bella was. I saw the documents from earlier.

"Maybe I should take this job and when I get some money to start up my business, I'll quit."

Bella's POV

I woke up to the water splash and cold that overwhelmed me. "Aahhh" I screamed, rubbing the back of my hands on my face. Fully opening my eyes, I saw a man, in all black holding a gun.

"Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?" I asked, adjusting backwards but he was approaching me too.

"I was paid to kill you and you must die"

"What did I do? Who did I offend?"

"You don't need to know" he said and pulled the trigger but a call interrupted him and he moved some miles away from me to answer the call but I could still hear his conversation.

"Yes, boss. I got her and I'm about to kill her now. What? I should let her go? Okay, boss"

He turned back at me, dragged me by my hair, he took me to his car, blindfolded my eyes and drove off. He finally stopped and took me inside, unfolded the blind. It was a single room apartment but everywhere was messy.

"What am I doing here? Why did you bring me here? I thought you wanted to kill me"

"Well, luckily for you, the owner of your life gave you extra 72 hours to live do enjoy it while it last" he said and left the room.

I waited and expected his return but it seems like he was coming back and I soon dozed off as I was very tired.

Martin's POV

I woke up very early the next day and headed to Bella's house with my bag to check if she's back but she was still nowhere to be found. I sat on the couch, dialed the number on the documents I collected from the company.

"Hello, good morning, ma. I'd love to speak to the chairman"

"Okay, I'll go get him. Please, hold on"

"Good morning, sir"

" Good morning. Who am I speaking to?"

"This is Martin, the guy from yesterday's interview"

"Oh! Martin! How do you do? Wasn't expecting your call so soon"

"I know, I called to let you know that I'll be taking the job on one condition"

"What condition?"

"My girlfriend is missing and the cops don't believe me. I know with your post and status, you can help me find her"

"It's fine. Let's meet by 3pm, I'll send you the address"

Alien Life's CEO POV

"This guy is something else" I laughed out loud. I called Hayden and told him to bring Bella to the warehouse. I wasn't going to work today. I texted Martin the address of the warehouse and reminded him to be punctual.

Soon, the time of the meeting arrived and I was in the warehouse waiting for Hayden and Martin.

"You're few minutes late"

"I'm sorry, sir. There was an accident on my way that led to a little traffic jam."

"Learn to be punctual in all you do. When a killer is not punctual, he loses his target and when he loses his target, he loses his life"

"Taken, sir"

"Your girl has been found and would soon be here"

Hayden arrived with the girl.

"Bella, where have you been?" Martin asked, hugging her but she was shut by Hayden.

"You are not allowed to say anything, if not, you lose your life"

"Who are you? Why are you threatening my girlfriend? Did he kidnapped you? Did he do anything

"Thanks, sir"

"I'll take my leave as well, boss"

"Keep an eye on them and report to me every of their movement"

"Okay, boss" he said and left.

Martin's POV

Bella looked weak and frightened, I drew her close, making her lean on me as I walked her back to the bus station. When we got home, she was already running a temperature, I hurried to the kitchen, got a bowl of cold water and a towel, went back to the living room. I unbuttoned her shirt and mopped her body with the towel and her temperature returned to normal. I went to the room, got some blankets and covered Bella while I went to the kitchen to prepare her something to eat.

"Hey, girl! Wake up, I made you something to eat" I helped her up and fed her the snacks and coffee.

"Thanks for coming to save me from that monster"

Martin's POV

"Monster? The guy from back then? What did he do to you?"

"He kid............." She couldn't finish what she was saying because she got shot.

"Please, Bella. Look at me, stay with me, please." But before I could carry her to the hospital, she gave up the ghost. I looked through the window where the shot came from and saw a man, packing the sniper riffle. Immediately, he saw me, he took to his heel and I ran after him but I couldn't keep the pace with him but from his back view, I recognized him instantly, it was the guy that brought Bella to the warehouse. I wonder why he had to kill her, I ran back home only to find out that Bella's corpse was nowhere to be found. I nearly ran mad, I just lost the only family I have and now I can't give her a befitting funeral because her corpse is nowhere to be found. I dialed my boss number.

"Hello, sir. Please, I need to see you. Like right now"

"I'm busy and we already agreed to meet on Monday so why the sudden appointment?"

"I said NOW!!!"

"Hey, watch it young man! Do you realize who you are talking to? I can get you killed this very instant"

"Like you killed Bella? Is that it?"

"What do you mean? I just rescued her and handed her over to you so how dare you accuse me of such atrocity?"

"Well, if you mist be informed by me, Bella is dead and the same man who brought her to the warehouse killed her"

"Martin, I do not understand what you're saying and I do not appreciate such accusation. Bye for now" he said and hanged up.

I felt my world crumbled like a player who scored a goal at shot. Bella left me in this sinful world after giving me so much hope. I blame myself for her death, maybe if she hasn't read the document, she would have still been alive now. I dozed off amidst my thinking and waking up the next day, I was so weak and dizzy but I managed to get up, made some sea soup but ended up not eating it. I picked my jacket from the hanger and walked to a nearby bar, ordered some beer and soon got tipsy. Then I saw my sweet Bella, seated beside me and staring into my eyes.

"Why did you leave me the cold? Why did you kill me? What exactly have I done to deserve this from you?"

"What do you mean, Bella? I didn't kill you and I know nothing about your death. I have always loved you so why did you think I can kill you?"

"Who are you talking to?" The bartender asked, hitting the table and jolting me back to reality.

"I'm sorry, please"

"Do you need help?"

"No, I'll be fine. I'm fine, I'll take my leave now" I said and left the bar.

I spent the whole day hallucinating about Bella and I felt like I was losing my mind but luckily for me, it was a short day and I was able to rest without Bella haunting me. The next day which was a Monday and my first day at work, I prepared and went out for work but deep down in my heart, I have decided to avenge Bella if my boss happens to be the culprit. I soon got to the office and I was led into the boss office after telling the secretary that I have an appointment with him.

"Good morning, sir"

"Welcome, Martin. Go to the secretary, she would lead you to where you ought to be"

"Thanks but can I ask a question?"

"Sure, go ahead"

"Did you send that guy to kill Bella and why?"

"Of course I did and the reason is because she knows about our deal which wasn't supposed to be"

"But she wasn't going to tell anyone, she can be be trusted"

"She was obedient to a simple instruction so she can't be trusted"

"Okay, the deed has been don't but can I at least have her corpse so I can bury her?"

"Her corpse?" He snapped, hitting the handle of the chair and turned a little, making a side of his face visible but I still can't recognize him with that.

"I should be asking you that"

"You can leave now"

I left his office, went back to the secretary, she gave me a card and I went to the address.

Alien Life's CEO POV

I called Hayden immediately Martin left my office.

"Hello, what kind of job did you do?"

"What do toy mean, boss? I did a neat job"

"Shut up! Did you take her corpse with you?"

"No, boss. She was with Martin"

"Did he see you?"

"I think so because he chased me but I managed to lose him"

"Find me her corpse as soon as possible"

Martin's POV

I was welcomed warmly into the hotel, it looked like a Paradise and I wished I could live Tull forever there. I walked up to the receptionist.

"Good afternoon, ma'am"

"Good afternoon to you, Sir. Welcome to Sky hotel. How may I be of help?"

"I have a reserve here" I said and gave her the card.

"Oh! From Mr. Bernard? You're welcome, sir. Kindly have your seat while you wait for your escort, she would be here soon"

I took my seat beside a pretty young lady. After waiting for some minutes, a lady in her 20s, she was wearing a bright smile and a mini skirt, making her laps visible. She introduced herself as my escort.

I followed my escort to my room.

"Call me if you need anything" she said and left.

I laid on the bed, closed my eyes to relax, then I heard a voice and it happens to be Bella again but this time, she was smiling at me and as I moved closer to her, she disappeared.

"You need to wake up, Bella is gone and never coming back so stop hallucinating" I told myself aloud.

I called my escort and told her I'd love to have a look around the hotel, she took me to different places that made me think I was out of mother Earth. When I went back to my room, my boss was there already.

"You must be enjoyed you're stay here, I guess"

"Yes but I don't understand all of this. Why am I here?"

"Just to relax yourself before you start working fully"

"And Bella's corpse?"

"Let's not talk about that now, your work starts tonight. You're to get me two ladies by tomorrow morning, I'll send you the address of where to send them to"

"Two ladies? Where am I supposed to get them?"

"Just do what you have to do and bring them to me"

"Okay, I have a request"

"Which is?"

"I want to see your face"

"You can't see my face now. You can head home now, the earlier the better"

I left the hotel and on getting home, I was exhausted, due to the walk. I laid on the bed, pondering about how to get two ladies before dawn"

"Where does this man expects me to get two ladies from?" I thought

After a rethink, I concluded to go to a motel to pick prostitutes to give to my boss. I got there, my eyes got glimpse of two pretty lady and took them to the motel.