CHAPTER 19: To the Rescue
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GICCA'S POINT OF VIEW
We sat quietly inside the van of those who took Ali. They were wearing black glowing jackets, their hands holding guns. They stared at us sharply, as if they would eat us alive.
We all agreed to follow their orders, they just wanted us to take Ali to the place where they were hiding. They didn't ask us for money, they just really want us to take our friend, then they'll set her free right away.
I know it's suspicious, because they didn't even ask us for money for ransom, or something... this could be a trap but we're prepared for it. We have secret knives on our pockets and socks, tiny explosive bombs, and many more. Lance owns these spies' equipment, told us it came from his father.
I'm nervous, I don't know how to fight physically, I don't know how to use these knives, I get tremble easily... let's see what my adrenaline could do. *breathes heavily*
Eliote? He's not with us. He went to the police to ask for help, although the kidnappers told us not to, but we need an expert back ups. We are never on Earth could defeat these criminals, we need a police.
Wherever Ali is, I hope she is in good condition. About a few hours later, we already arrived at the place where the kidnappers are hiding. I moved my head a little to peek out the window of the van, my jaw dropped immediately when I saw a black mansion.
I frowned and looked at one man holding a gun. "Are you hiding there?" I asked him as I pointed the mansion.
"That is boss's mansion," he replied then opened the van, "Get out. Move quickly!" he added.
We all nodded and obeyed what he said.
"Slowly man." Rique complained when one of the men pushed him out of the van.
"You're too slow. Hurry up!" its cry.
I approached Rique and whispered, "Just follow them, Rique. Forget the anger. Always think, this is for Ali's safety." I told him but he just kept quiet and looked bad at the man who pushed him. "Let's go," I added.
We just followed the footsteps of the man in front of us. I can’t help but marvel at the sights here. The mansion is huge but it is scary to look at because it is black, but their garden just in front of the mansion is filled with colorful views. Who is their boss? The owner of this mansion is obviously rich. Now I understand why they do not ask us for money for ransom, it's because they do not need it. If so, what was the reason they took Ali?
When we were stationed in front of the main door of the mansion, it opened automatically. A man full of scars on face was exposed to us. What happened to his face? He was wearing a thick black coat. His mouth has silver, gold and black stick... it's a cigarette. Obviously, it's a Treasurer Luxury Black, the most expensive cigarette in the world.
He blew smoke as he removed the cigarette from his mouth. He grabbed something from the pocket of his coat, and gave it a look. "Oh, it's too strong." he said with a smile, and smiled back at us as he put the thing back to his pocket.
"Welcome, brainies!" he pronounced.
He stretched his arms sideward as he went closer to us. I frowned when I was the first one he approached and gave me a tight hug, then he hugged Rique afterwards, his last hug was Lance.
"It's good that I found you." he said in a happy tone. We could see the wide smile on his lips. What is with him? Why is he having so much happiness?
He then let us in and made us sit on the fancy sofa. We were even offered soft drinks and cookies, but we did not touch it. We just frowned at them. Why do they treat us so sensibly? Is there a poison on these?
"What else do you need?" asked the man with scars on the face, while still smiling.
"Where is our friend?" I direct the question.
"You'll see her later, but for now, eat first. You might be hungry on your way here." he said.
"We are not starving." Rique said rudely.
"Give Ali to us." I frowned at him.
The man with scars on his face stopped, he looked at the men who brought us here, then he let out a huge laugh while holding his stomach. After he laughed so hard, he sat down in front of us, and had himself smiling at us, again.
"Where's Ali?" Lance spoke.
The man clicked his tongue before letting out a word, "Before I bring her back to you, you first give us what we have been looking for." he said.
It caused us to wonder, "What do you want from us? We will give you anything." I said.
He laughed at what I said. "First of all, I want to formally introduce myself first. I am Miko Fado, Ferdinand Fado's eldest son. Have you heard about him? My father was a well-known scientist. I'll be offended if you don't know him." he said while not losing the smile on the lips. He was so happy, I don't know what makes him happy.
The three of us looked at each other because of what he said. I was immediately swallowed up by fear and nervousness. He is Miko, the son of the suspect in the murder of the Harks. What does he need from us? My heart beats faster, I gulped as my sweat started to drip.
"I know him very well." no emotion Lance said.
"Great!" said the man with the scar on his face.
"What do you need from us?" I asked.
He took a deep breath and let out a smile again. I don't know where he got his happiness, "I want something from you that once belonged to us." he said.
My forehead furrowed even more, "What is that something?" I asked.
"The red key,"
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