After the dreadful gun shoot attack on each other, they all sustain an injury, Alfredo got shot in his arm by Antonio who is determined to get the girl first at all cost, Alfredo shot Antonio on his shoulder though the bullet only brushed him, after their escorts managed to escape them from each other, they all realized that they loosed the most important thing, and that's the girl, the witness.
"I will get back to you after I get that girl, you will regret entering my way," Alfredo said with a bleeding arm and entered the car; Antonio's spy also took Antonio to their lodge.
*
Antonio winched as the spy treated his injury.
"Why did you think that guy wanted to get the girl too?" Antonio asked.
"I told you, they may also be looking for her because they knew she saw them, she is the witness and they can do anything to get her first." The spy replied, bandaging Antonio's shoulder.
"Yes, I also thought of that, but do you think that guy may kind of have some connections with my father's death?" Antonio asked.
"I don't know, but I don't think so, because the murderer won't show up himself, he may decide to send his boys to look for her since Mafia has a lot of boys who worked for them, so maybe, not sure, maybe he may be one of those boys the real murderer sent." The spy answered.
"We will have to try and find her before him, I'm not planning on hurting her, and I just want the truth, the truth behind those who killed my father, so I can have my revenge." Antonio said.
"I will try and find her new location, she wouldn't be far, and I'm sure." The spy said and picked up the first aid box.
*
"Damn it!" Alfredo said angrily.
"I can't believe I almost got that girl and that stupid guy destroyed everything and she escaped again, you have to find out who he is and why he is looking for Akina." Alfredo ordered.
"I think he might be Carlos' son, if not why else will he be looking for the witness?" One of his boys said.
"I think you have a point, he already found out that a girl saw us, that girl is a threat to my life and reputation, and we have to do all it takes to get her before him, spread around the city and don't return without her." Alfredo ordered.
*
Ricardo came out of his hiding spot with Akina in his arms. After making sure that they all left, he entered his car and started driving, while checking on her every minute.
He decided to call Sergio.
"Hey, brother." Ricardo said, putting on the phone on loudspeaker.
"Hey Ricardo, where have you been since morning, I have been searching for you."
Sergio asked.
"I'm sorry, something urgent came up and I had to return to London as soon as possible, it's so important and I wanted to say bye to you but you left the house early." Ricardo replied.
"That's okay; just call me if you need anything." Sergio said.
"Sure, I will brother, take care of yourself and don't land in trouble, I'm sorry for not helping you find the girl anymore, but I trust Alfredo, he will find her in no time."
Ricardo said.
"I know you did try your best, so no hard feelings, be safe," Sergio said and Ricardo hung off with a satisfying smile.
"I'm sorry, but you will never see her again brother." Ricardo soliloquies.
**a Few hours later**
Akina opened her eyes gently, her head hurt as she tried to sit up, and she realized she was in a strange room.
"Dije! Mama! Anyone here?" She screamed but no reply.
Everything that happened flashed back, how she almost escaped but someone knocked her off with something and she passed out.
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
She placed her head on her legs crying.
"Why does life have to be so cruel to me? I never committed any crime, I was attacked countless times, received threat messages, and had to leave indoors, I was almost burnt to death or died by the smoke flames, and I had to leave my mom alone, not knowing if she could actually survive losing me, I came to this place thinking that I will be safe but all in vain, I lose my job, my mom, and life and everything, I even loose Mama and Dije who treated me like family, why is my life so miserable, why can't I live normal?"
She asked herself, crying her heart out, her eyes looking swollen and red.
The door opened and someone entered, she moved back immediately.
"Just kill me already, I'm tired of all the damn stress you made me go through, just kill me!" She yelled crying.
Ricardo stared at her pitifully.
He sat next to her on the bed.
"I'm sorry your life had to be like this."
Ricardo said.
"You are sorry because you had no option but to kill me?" Akina asked.
"No, do I look like a killer?" Ricardo asked softly, she wipes her tears.
"Who knows if they sent you to kill me, I know they are ruthless and heartless animals, they killed that man mercilessly because they are very wicked. How do they want you to do the same, what are you waiting for? Just kill me." Akina shouted, though her voice was cracking.
"Look Lady, I'm not here to kill you, I'm here to protect you, and when I'm still breathing, I will never let them harm you, I was the guy you bumped into that night," Ricardo said and she calmed down, that's when she remembered his haircut.
"I tried my best to keep you away from them by distracting them while searching for you. I couldn't find your location until yesterday when your neighbour informed me of your whereabouts. I thought they wouldn't find out but they did, but I'm glad I was able to protect you."
Ricardo said.
"But why are you saving me? Are you not a Mafia?" Akina asked.
"Because you are innocent, and I can't watch you killed without doing anything, my brother is among the Mafia's and he was also searching for you, I used that opportunity to play smart and kept you away from him, you don't have to worry, you are safe and far away from them, and they won't be able to find you soon," Ricardo exclaimed.