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I had been sitting in my room for sometime

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I had been sitting in my room for sometime. I've haven't spoke a word nor have I slept. I lay in my bed under my covers contemplating everything. Unable to sleep. I hadn't really thought about it before. How everything just happened and changed in my life.
One moment I was just a scared girl on the streets worried about being found.

Now suddenly I'm a member of the High table. My mother was the Leader of The Red Siege. I was reunited with Lorenzo a fling from the red Siege and he had tried to seduce me which usually always worked until John. John's the biggest one. The one who really gets to me. The one who always lingers in my mind. Part of me wants to run away from him and these strange feelings another part of me wants to always be right beside him.

"Ughhhh" I sigh throwing the pillow on my head pressing my face down on it. He nearly kissed me. I feel like an excited child as if I need to tell someone.
I close my eyes and stare at the ceiling a war is going to start tomorrow and yet the only thing bothering me is him. Is that normal?? I don't think it is.
Just on cue my stomach rumbles badly. I've not ate in quite a while when I think about it.

"Fine" I whisper getting up from my bed and opening my door. There should be a place in this hotel where I can have food. A midnight snack even. It's quiet for this time of morning. It's 2:00am I'm surprised people aren't still up. Well I guess it's a very big day tomorrow and everyone wants to get to sleep.
Some sit up in groups. Some even drink wine. At 2 in the morning that's insane.
Looking around I don't think the Continental are serving food at this time.

My stomach rumbles even louder now. I have 12 dollars and 70 cents on me maybe I could go out and get a snack I mean New York must have a restaurant still open at this time. It might not be smart but I can always hold my own in a fight and I doubt the red Siege will be looking for me at this time. They will be preparing their next fight I know how their mind works.
I sigh to myself and walk through the large hall and out of the Continental doors.
Let's see if I can find some food.

It's pouring down with rain. It soaks me from head to toe as soon as I step foot outside. I should've brought a warmer jacket. Oh well I won't be out too long. I mean I coped well living out on the streets for quite a while I think I can handle going to a restaurant or snack bar.
Buses don't run at this time and Uber's and taxis cost money. I need to save mine for food. Might as well walk.

I leave the Continental grounds by passing their hedges and fences and walk along the path.
"Where are you going?" A familiar voice asks from behind me.
I don't even need to turn around to know John is standing behind me.
"What are you doing up at this time?" I ask him
He walks around me so I am facing him.
"You haven't answered my question yet." He sternly says
"I'm hungry alright I going out to find a snack bar or just somewhere I can get food" I answer honestly

"Etta it's too dangerous to be wondering out on your own."
"Like I've said before John I'll say it again I can handle myself out their" I answer
He steps back and shrugs his shoulders
"Okay fine" he says which actually surprises me. I nod and continue to walk passing by him
"I won't be long" I tell him.
I walk down the path for 6 minutes in silence until the sound of his engine zooming down the street fills my ears.

A smile stretches on my lips as his car drives down the road and stops right by me.
"Get in" he says in an amused tone. I laugh to myself and get in his car.
"Thanks"
"So where are we going?" He asks
"I have no idea I'm just looking for places cheap! Cheap places" I answer while folding my arms
"I've got just the place." He says taking off down the road in full speed.

We reach a small restaurant at the other side of New York. It's always open 24 hours but costs more than 12 dollars and 70 cents. John insisted it was on him. Which I found very sweet.
The waitress places down a burger and fries in front of me.
I stare at it. Would I taste good? I'm not sure. I don't want to waste John's money.
"Have you never eaten a burger before?" He asks
"No" I answer honestly
"That's insane just try" he admits
I awkwardly pick the burger off the plate and awkwardly take a bite.
"Oh my god...this is great!" I admit with a full mouth.
I probably look like an idiot right now as my cheeks puff up with food making me look like a chipmunk. John's eyes brighten looking at me make a fool of myself.
I suddenly begin to giggle at how stupid I look.
A smirk grows on John's lips as he smiles too for once their isn't a serious conversation and their is no worrying about the red Siege it's just me and John in the moment.
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John's looks at Etta giggling. He's never seen her so happy. So innocent. In that moment he sees a new side of her. A cuter , quirkier , bubbly side of the Russian Assassin which makes him realise how great she really is.

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