Chapter 2 - Chapter two

OLIVIA POV#

It can't be…..what if the assassin got to my dad before I could, I rush through the crowd up the elevator tapping it as quickly as I could, breathing heavily

A few officials from the police station were already in front of my dad's office door

"Dad!!" I yelled pushing past them and to my surprise my dad was standing healthy and fit

"Olivia" he replied hugging me…ugh I have never been this frightened my whole life

"What happened here," I asked my dad as I walk towards his office walls where some officers were taking photos

"Look at this " he added pointing to a letter stuck on the wall with an arrow

Don't take my words for granted Olivia…your father would die by my hands

"Why is this letter mentioning your name," my dad asked

" I almost got hit…it seemed like the killer missed on purpose, I was so frightened I had to call the police immediately" my dad added

" He…. the killer gave me a letter a few days ago I thought it was all a joke," I said still staring at my name in the letter as I trace the shot to the glass wall opposite it

" I think it was from the building across but I never saw anyone come out of the building and when the police came there was still no trace of anyone suspicious in the building," my dad said like he could read my mind

" Am sorry I didn't tell you about it before it got to this extent…I thought it was a prank" I said holding in my tears as much as I could

"It's fine Olivia at least you should be happy he didn't kill me," my dad said

" Miss Olivia" one of the police reporters called

"Yes"

"Do you know anyone who is a threat in your life presently and might be on to your dad?" He asked

" There's no one, I have thought about it so many times but there's no one" I replied

" That's weird…why didn't he threaten your dad directly?"

" I also found it weird " I replied still staring at the letter…why is this killer sending a threat to me

" Maybe he wants a Ransom?" My dad asked

"He doesn't Dad…he just wants to kill you" I replied

" He won't get that chance Olivia because we would protect your dad at all costs," the police officer said

" The assassin is smart too" the police added

" How?"

" He left no trace of his entry ….like he's a ghost or something" the police replied

" Sir!!!" Another police officer called rushing over with a pad in his hands

"Did you find any clue about the assassin?"

"It's the executioner" he announced handing the pad to the first police officer

"It can't be," he said looking more Surprised than ever

"Who is the executioner?" I asked because, to be honest, they all seemed scared

" Who did you offend to the extent that the executioner is on your trail?" The police officer asked my Dad

" No one…I don't understand what's going on" my dad said

"There's nothing we can do because the minute we got involved our lives and family lives is at huge stake the police replied

" Maybe you should leave the state for the main time because he is very dangerous" he added before signaling his men to round up

" Are you leaving already or are you frightened?" I asked the officer as he chuckled

" Am more frightened about my demise Mr. Stone" he replied before walking out quickly

" This is getting out of hand Olivia," my dad said sitting on his office desk

"Dad you can tell me if there's anyone you offended who wants to take revenge on you "

" How would I know Olivia …I am a judge for crying out loud, I give judgment to cases, how would I know who was and wasn't pleased with my judgment!!"

" Just go home Olivia and pack your things we would leave the state as soon as possible" he added

" Are you running away from the killer…. didn't you hear he is dangerous and knows everything about you?" I said to my dad

" Am confused Olivia…. don't you see both of our lives are in danger even the police don't want to be involved, how did they even know it's the executioner or whatever he is called?" my dad said looking more worried about me than himself

"Maybe this is what the killer wants, " I said

" How?"

" Maybe he just wants us to be scared …. maybe he won't do anything to us, what about my work and your job aren't they important? Dad you know I can't take a leave yet, not now when I'm finally becoming the best in my firm" I pleaded

" Fine ..we can stay but you must be extra careful outside while I try to tighten the security around us," he said picking up his telephone as I excuse myself from his office.

"Why don't you get a bodyguard or something" Cyrus advised

"That's what I'm doing Cyrus" I replied showing her the screen of my laptop…ever since the second letter from the assassin, I haven't left my house and Cyrus has been sleeping over at my place too.

I have tried everything but they seem to be no pleasing news about the executioner and he always kills his targets now I feel bad for telling my dad he wasn't going to make any more move

"Oo my God Olivia come and see this" Cyrus yelled as I rush over to check what was so serious

" The police officer who investigated your case is dead and the executioner wrote his name on his chest" Cyrus added as I tried my best to hold in my screams

The police officer was right, he wants to kill us

"Olivia" my dad called making me jump in fright

"Dad"

"Did you see the news…we are no longer safe here pack any necessary belongings we are living tonight" he said in a panic

" Dad what about my firm"

" Olivia it can all wait our life is at stake he is killing the police officers and their families for getting involved with us" my dad yelled

" Pack your things now!!!!!" He added before Leaving

" Am scared Olivia what if he comes for me next?" Cyrus said …I was expecting that from her

" I won't abandon you Cyrus pack your things you are coming with me too," I said as we both hurry to get our belongings ready before my dad comes back to pick us up

"I hope we successfully get to leave the States," my dad said as we are all waiting for our flight time to be ready

"Dad stop worrying if we leave the state he would never be able to disturb us anymore" I assured my dad… that's all I have been able to do this past few days

"Are you sure?" Cyrus asked

"Yes Cyrus stop panicking…everything this assassin has been doing is just to threaten us" And like he could hear all our conversation a woman walks up to us and hands an envelope to me

"From who miss," I asked

"It's better not to know," she said and walks away

" Open it quickly," my dad said…I tear the envelope quickly and go through the letter….

It's another threat

"Olivia" Cyrus called with fright on her face after seeing her name

" You can't leave the States Olivia.. the minute you proceed to leave your friend loses her life don't forget I am a man of my word" I read out to my dad who scans the airport but everything seemed normal

" Let's leave Olivia he can't do it this place is too crowded to get a clean shot," my dad said

" I can't risk it, Dad…. I told you leaving was a bad idea now Cyrus' life is in danger" I said

" So we should just do nothing while he hunts us down," my dad asked just then my phone rang and it was a message from my post earlier concerning my need for a bodyguard

"We just have to protect ourselves and find out who wants to kill us and why " I replied picking up my luggage to head back home

"Let's go home first," I said before walking ahead of them.

I dial the bodyguard's number and he picks up immediately

"Hello, this is Olivia are you the bodyguard who drop his contact under my post?"

" Yes"

" Are you sure you can take up this job?"

" Yes ma'am..trust me I would find him "

"What's your name and when can you resume, "I asked

" Liam and I would be on your premises as soon as possible"

" Thank you Liam I would be expecting you" I replied before hanging up

I hope Liam would make a difference I can't lose my

dad and I would make sure to do everything in my might to protect him because he's all I have got and he has now involved Cyrus in this case so I have to protect both of them.