Shawn POV
I opened my eyes and I saw a man's shadow, I gulped down nothing. I wasn't with my gun because it had been confiscated.
Julia had her head on my bare chest and she was breathing on it.
What does the man want? Is he a robber or he was sent by Anas to kill us?
I shook Julia so she could wake up. She opened her eyes and looked shocked. I know what must be going on in her mind right now
"Wh..."
I used my palm to cover her mouth, motioning her to remain quiet.
"Take Poojah and hide under the bed, right now," I muttered in a commanding tone. She did as I said without uttering a word. I took a hanger so I could take the intruder by surprise.
He had a mask on and was holding a gun. He entered inside and was still trying to study his surroundings when I pounced on him and hit him on the head with the hanger. The gun flew out of his hand. Julia got out from under the bed, still carrying Poojah, and took the gun.
I bound the man's hands and feet then put him in the wardrobe.
"We've got to go get the others before it's too late," I whispered to Julia and collected the gun from her. We ran on tiptoes to my room then I woke Ciara and Steve then we all headed to mom's room.
Mom, Ciara, Steve, Julia, Mia the maid, Erastus, and I all went to my sister Sophia's room.
It used to be her room before she got married.
I removed a carpet then opened a cover on the ground then we all climbed down. Ciara gasped, seems like she has never seen one before.
It was an underground house that was built in case of danger. It had a room, kitchen, and toilet. It was furnished.
Julia lay Poojah gently on the bed and put the drip back into her skin. It wasn't safe and I hoped she would survive.
All those while, Ciara was cackling at something Steve said. She didn't know we were in danger and I motioned her to be quiet.
I handed the gun to Julia with the order;
"Shoot any intruder."
She didn't collect it.
"I can't," she asserted
"You've got to do it if you want you and your kids to survive," I said getting impatient because I knew I was running out of time. I wanted to take the men who might be outside by surprise.
"I can't kill, whereas, I don't know how to handle a gun."
"Give me the gun, I'll help." Mom said and I did just that.
"No one, I repeat, no one should come out of here, okay?." I warned and they all nodded except Julia then I turned to leave.
"Shawn," Julia called and I turned to face her.
What does she want to say?
"Be careful."
I stepped out of the underground house and put the carpet back. I tiptoed to the sitting room then I quietly opened the door. I saw a man with a gun before he could see me. head butt him and he released the gun, then I shot him.
I was glad because the gun was a silencer and it wouldn't draw the attention of others.
I killed about five men without their peers knowing. Someone saw the dead bodies and drew the attention of others. They were looking out for me. Since it wasn't safe for me to hide by the pool, as there was a perfect hiding place there, I hid behind one of my cars.
"Freeze," I ordered as I pointed my gun at the person who lifted his hands in surrender. He was backing me so I could not see his face.
"Don't," the person whispered and turned to face me. "It's Erastus."
"What are you doing out here? I thought I said no one should come out." I whispered.
"You can't face them alone, you need someone to help you, they're many," he said and I sighed.
"The gateman is dead, he was shot in the head." He said and I gasped.
How would I explain to his relatives?
I wiped beads of perspiration that were running down my forehead.
"Gotta go, stay safe." He said and left, bending so he wouldn't be seen.
"Don't make this hard for yourself. Surrender quietly or I'll blow the car where you are hiding." A man said and I was shocked.
How did they know I was hiding behind the car? I think it was Erastus. I felt... betrayed.
Julia POV
My heart was throbbing within my chest as though it would soon burst open. Who was the man talking to? Hope it is not Shawn.
I took the gun from Mrs. Ashley and she looked... Surprised, no perplexed.
"No one should step out of here," turning to Mia, I said, "please take care of them."
"Mommy, where are you going to? It's dangerous out there and I don't want to lose you." Ciara said fear was noticeable in her eyes.
"Mommy will be fine, I promise," I reassured her and turned to leave.
"Shawn instructed us that none of us should step out of here."Mrs. Ashley said.
"I'm not a wimp as you are." I spat and l climbed out of the house then I put the carpet back.
I was walking down the hall when I heard sounds from my room. Someone was talking, whispering over the phone and it was a woman's voice.
Being the inquisitive type, I placed my ear on the door and eavesdropped but couldn't understand because she was speaking another language, Spanish, but I could grab some things.
I read Spanish in school but I've forgotten as I didn't get to complete my education.
The woman was told to murder me or anyone who tried to rescue me and abduct my kids.
It's she working for Anas? Not possible because Anas wants something from me, why then would he want me killed? Or is it that he has found another which could be useful?
I didn't want the person to get away. Slowly, I opened the door and pointed the gun at her.
"Don't move. If you do, I'll shoot. " I said coldly and unhurriedly, she turned around to face me. I creased my forehead as I recognized her.
"What!" I exclaimed. Out of shock, the gun fell off my hand and my eyes popped out of its socket.