He Needs Me (Wattys 2020)

36

3 weeks, 2 days and 13 hours.
That's how long it had been since I saw Andrei, but why did I care.

I can't deny the fact that I started to feel things for him, since we met at the bins I wasn't able to stop thinking about him; the way his whole face seemed to harden at my answer. It was a beautiful sight for me to see but it also made me feel a kind of way.

Lounging on the living room sofa I sunk further in whilst thinking about the fuckery. What was I supposed to do. I kind of liked the little piece of shit and it wasn't going away.

" Storm go and get the bins" dad said from the kitchen, groaning in frustration I jumped of the couch and slipped his slippers on top of my socks.

I looked like a meme, wearing an oversized jumper that reached my knees and slippers that weren't mine.

Awesome.

Once I reached outside I sighed in relief, sometimes I need a breath of fresh air, makes me feel good inside.

I ignored the honking cars and made my way towards  the bins in a slightly good mood, smiling at every man women and child that passed by. Trust me there was a lot. I rounded the corner unbothered.

" she should be here by now man" the words made me screech to a sudden stop, before the men looked I quickly hid behind the wall, my heart beating out of my shirt. Literally.

With little hesitation I stuck my head around the corner trying to look at the sus men, the instant flood of panic that fused through my body upon hearing them speak proved that something was wrong.

My eyes stayed glued to the 2 suited and booted men, the way they stood radiated power and a little anger. It was definitely not a drug deal, I knew that from their outfits. They both stood facing the bins.

" Jon sent his men and so has Liam, we need to get her first man" the shorter one mumbled whilst pacing the wet ground. That's when I definitely knew they were there for me, and that meant Andrei was right, a lot of people were after me.

I turned quickly and high tailed it back to the apartment. Fear and panic slowly seeping into my cold blood, I couldn't let anything happen to dad no matter what. After entering the apartment I ran to my room and grabbed my phone.

My only idea was to call the estate drug dealer, a friend of mine.  A few years ago I helped him and his team transport 50kgs of cocaine across the Atlantic with just 2 small boats.

It was my biggest accomplishment, well up until when I stood the Mona Lisa.

The dialling tone increased my anxiousness, as it dialled I ran over the window and peered outside hoping to see nothing.

But obviously fate had something against me, as soon as Jamal picked up the phone 4 Jeeps swerved into the estate parking lot. My heart ran on overdrive.

" hey sweetcheeks, what's gwarnin" Jamal mumbled happily, without wasting another second I started.

" I need a favour"

" what is it"

"I'm sending dad upstairs to your apartment, no matter what please keep him safe" I said hurriedly, I had no time to waste so whilst talking I was tucking my knife and flip knife into my thigh holster

" what did you do Storm? stay in the estate I'll protect you" His voice became hard, I could tell he knew it was very serious.

" I'll tell you when I get back and no Jamal, I'm not risking anyone else's lives"

" send him up, I'm ready.  There's a glock hidden on every floor underneath the bin at the end. Be safe" nodding my head even though I knew he couldn't see I quickly hung up and jogged towards dad, he was sitting on his bed taking his medicines.

" dad go to Jamal he's having a break down, he's about to flip out on everyone please go help him quick"dads head whipped up, a worried look settling on his face. It was the only way to get him to actually go upstairs.

Dad placed his water in the nightstand and  grabbed his phone.

" ok, stay here Storm I'll be back in hopefully 30" I watched relieved as dad started to run out of the apartment,  that was one thing out of the way. The hardest part was just starting.

I pushed back all the worry and panic and began on the plan, there was no way I was ready to leave dad again therefore if that meant almost dying then fuck yes.

Tucking my phone into my bra I ensured everything was secure and there before I began running outside.

1 thing I was slightly sure about was the fact that they wouldn't come in easily, they all know Jamal Akpo lives in the estate, so if they ever started war in the building Jamal would consider it a threat and eliminate them within minutes.

But I couldn't risk the chances, the back exit was barely used and open all the time, every car I saw was upfront which meant I could be safe. Not forgetting to grab the gun from the bin I jogged down the stairs.

COULD being the main word.

With a deep breath in I pushed the door open ready for something bad to happen, I was right to think so.

4 suited men stood a few metres away from me, as soon as they realised who I was they pulled out their straps. I did the same.  Oh damn I'm dead, I thought sadly as I looked at them. 4 verse one, 4 guns verse 1

" get in the van" the shortest man mumbled, his stance and voice a little less mafia and a little more mugging style.

He was definitely the newest member of the team. I was about to throw in a snarky remark when all the men dropped harshly to the ground, I saw the bullets pierce them but no gun shot echoed through the courtyard. My jaw almost hit the floor with their bodies.

I moved to where their bodies laid and looked up towards the estate where the shots came from. To my luck Jamal was standing on the roof top with his sniper aimed downwards.

When he dropped the gun he smiled and saluted. I couldn't help but feel protected at that moment in time.

" run princess, I got your back"

Smiling one last time I held my strap close to my body and began sprinting towards the next estate. 

Behind that estate there's a wooded area where I can hide and slowly defeat them all, the Tarzan way. I would've laughed so hard at my thoughts if I wasn't too busy running away from a group of mafia men.

"Take one more step and I'll shoot"

So sorry for the late update, I've been very very busy

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