"Who did that?" Xander yell, his head buried behind one of the horses in the merry go round. "How no more secrets"
" Are you a fool or something? I am gonna die because you didn't accept the marriage proposal"Isabelle snap, Xander came to a halt and crane his head the same level as hers.
"You mean Mr Nowak hired this men... that's ridiculous"
"I didn't know I married a fool,look at their uniform... I saw it, they're in a mask for goodness sake and trust me I've been chased and almost killed by emeryk a lot of times and they do not wear a mask"
" Augustyn do use mask"Xander retort.
"Not a red mask with a spider drawing on it" Xander groan. "Understood?"
"Where did the bomb come from anyway?" Xander asked.
"They probably had it"Isabelle concluded and gasp when she saw one of the men heading blinding towards them. "Now we've to get the hell outta here"
Xander grab her arms and pull her away from the men sighting, they both claw out of the merry-go-round and jump into the streets,running like mad men towards the car they'd brought earlier,fun shots resounds in the air causing an abrupt change in the air.
People scurry off their feet,all running like rats to their hiding places that didn't stop the men from shooting, Isabelle located the car and remove one of her hairpins, suddenly she head a cock and before she could turn a body crashed over her, Isabelle eyes widen in horror and happiness when she sighted mens she's now familiar with.
"Are you okay?" Maja said beside her and lift the body on top of her. "He isn't okay"
Isabelle breath stopped realizing whose body is on top of her,Xander groan a little and turn blood dripping from his left arm. "Are you insane?" Isabelle scream. "Did i tell you I cannot protect myself?"
"Am I supposed..."
"Shut up" She yell and curse softly,Maja squint her face checking up the wound. "It's deep"
"Yeah,we need to get him out of here,help me lift him up"Maja said and stood up, Isabelle sigh and stood up too, they both lift Xander up and stride to the car.
"Hey" Xander wrap his arm around Isabelle hand when they were both left alone in the backseat while Maja drives.
"What?"
"I'm sorry" Isabelle chuckle bitterly and left another roll of tears fall. "I really am,I wasn't thinking and all I could see is you in this position and I didn't want that"
" Why didn't you save his life?why did you let him die knowing the truth?why didn't you support me in destroying emeryk when I'd the chance to?tell me the truth Xander,why?"
"Maybe I didn't have the chance to choose,Emeryk had you and Nadi in the restaurant,I knew it was all gonna happen that's why i lured you away"
" Why?"
" Because that's my only chance to save what's left,Emeryk contacted me and hired me to kill Nadi"Isabelle eyeballs grew. "Remember the spy recruitment service I partook as then,I passed the exam."
" You told me you failed"
"Emeryk had me then,he didn't know I was a Mack and he hired me but I couldn't, that child was not only special to you but also to me,he found out about you a month later after I failed to carry our their missions and threatened me with you,Nadi was gonna die and I'd to choose between you and him"
" I didn't care about living"
" I knew that and that killed Nadi,Emeryk men told me something else,he told me you were going to be attacked and I saved you not knowing it was the opposite, I'm sorry...I couldn't support you after that because I still believed that they were after you and after they killed your cousin and Bodgan almost took your life I...I lost faith in myself and my capabilities"Xander mutter and kiss her palm. " I'm sorry"
"Left or right?" Maja queried.
" Left"Xander said and pull Isabelle closer. "I called Ian, couldn't get through to James"Isabelle nodded. "I know I shouldn't say this now...I love you" Isabelle smile and lean on his shoulder. " I've never stopped loving you"
"Our divorce is still..."
"Marry me again,all over again Isabelle"Xander rub his chin and groan when her palm grazed his wounded arm.
"I'm sorry"Isabelle whisper in concern.
"It's okay"
The three got out of the car and walked to the condo glistening pink in the dark, Isabelle pull her hair into a messy bun and put on the face cap when they got to the security passage.
"Are you sure this place is safe?"
" Very sure Maja,No one knows this place except James and Ian from my side"Xander open up a room with his passcode and step in into a well furnished red Living room. "I've four neighbors, they're all hired by dad to protect me in case anything untoward happens"
"Really? that's serious, I wish I was this looked after"Maja sit on one of the divan in the living room, Isabelle scoff. "You guys are so lucky"
"Don't start with that,the others aren't here yet"Isabelle snap.
" Who?"Xander growl. " Bodgan is not coming here and I am..."
"He saved your wife life for goodness sake Xander,stop this hatred"
" He's not coming here"
"Once again I didn't die because of him,so he's staying here"Isabelle sneer, Xander roll his eyes.
"I'm starving" Maja stated,stood up and amble to the kitchen. "Are you?"
"No"Isabelle answered and fold her arms. "What was that about?"
"Bodgan is a criminal"
Isabelle mouth drop open. "How?Is finding my father now illegal? He's your brother in law Mr Mack"
" I get it but he raised his gun at you"
" I planned it all,I did,I had to do something to get your mo..."Isabelle swallow her words. "I already explained Xander, please just get to know him... please"Xander cup her face gently.
"Okay, I'll talk to my men, take care of yourself and eat before I get back, Okay?"
" Okay"Isabelle kiss him. " I love you" His eyes shot open.
" You..."
"Yeah I do, now go" Isabelle unlock the door and push him out, Xander grin from ear to ear.
"You mean that?"
"Yeah" She answered.
"I love you more" Xander mumble as she close the door, Isabelle grin and open the door again when she heard a knock, Seb bowed with a smile. "Heaven's, you're here"
"Sir instructed me to..."
"Come in" Isabelle tug him in his arms. "I can't believe Xander decorated this place red"
" I also can't believe it"Maja piped in from the kitchen. " But it's nice,hey your hubby doesn't have anything edible here"
"Let's starve then"Isabelle growl. "We can't risk being caught"
"Everyone here is hungry my love, I'll go look for your husband"Maja walk out, Isabelle sigh and followed,she suddenly halted sensing the presence of her worst nightmare.
"Ma'am,are you alright?" Seb asked in concern.
" Yeah, realized I need to use the bathroom" Isabelle said and remove the gun tucked in her shirt. " I can protect myself"
"I can't leave you here alone" Seb insisted and pull out his,they both walk back to the room and halted,their faces Ashen.
The room was surprisingly opened and Xander was there,his back at them kissing a woman, Zuzzana glance towards them with a smirk as they both make out near the window.
"What's Xander doing there?" Isabelle stumble her heart suddenly heavy.
"This is impossible,sir went towards the guards room and there's no way he'd get here without us seeing him"Seb utter. "Something is wrong ma'am,please step back"
Isabelle drag Seb back,her eyes was cleared now, she's now experienced despite her blurry past,Xander which is in front of her was holding a pistol,a black one in his left injured arm which is totally impossible,just as Seb as said something is wrong.
"Illusions,this are all illusions,where did you say your boss went?"
"To the guards room"
Isabelle heart leaped for her chest when the image disappeared leaving only Zuzzana's but now with the pistol.
"Surprised?"She cock her head and in an instant a bullet rammed Seb leg, Isabelle stumble. "Don't tell me you're scared"
" Fuck you"Isabelle lift her gun and shut Seb in the chest. "Fuck you all" Isabelle face Zuzzana. "What are you doing here?"
"The same thing you are doing here,I came to ruin you Isabelle"Zuzzana walk towards the window." I killed her"
Isabelle stride towards her carefully still sensing the strange presence. "You didn't"
"I killed her"
"You didn't" Isabelle shout. "Triplicate did and you know that"
" I love him"Isabelle expression dim.
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