King Of Darkness

(6) Little Witness ☾︎

Little Witness

***

A dark glasses and a scarf was placed on her lap. She was confused at first, but the cold man spoke in his mocking tone.

"Cover your face. If you think I'll let you get out there without a disguise, you're dreaming."

Mori wore the glasses, the light in her eyes dimming while she cover her head with the scarf next. She never thought that he have planned all this. It is clear to see that the man never leave any flaws behind and now that her whole face is hidden she can't help but sigh in her heart.

"You are thinking too much." Mori uttered.

She alighted the car with a heavy heart but her arm was grabbed and she was pulled inside again.

"The only reason why I agreed to your nonsense was to prove a point."

"What do you mean?"

"That no matter how vast the influence of Andersen is, he will never find you even in his own territory." He whispered in her ears, "My possessions, no one is allowed to have. Remember that, Mori O'hara, or shall I say... Little Persie."

Her blood suddenly turned cold. The eyes behind the glasses became blank as if she's seeing nothing at all. Right now, she looks like a lifeless doll- beautiful yet soulless. Some memories flooded her mind, those dark, hidden memories that has made her dead inside. It was supposed to be forgotten but with just a simple name, she felt like a thousand arrows was suddenly nocked and it pierced deeply on every part of her body.

Mori blinked, locking up every painful memories back to its deepest, darkest place where it belongs. She stared back at the man sitting closely. He was just smiling at her like a nice gentleman but it only made her smiled back hatefully.

This man, he really knows where to strike.

"What? You don't want to shop anymore? Why aren't you going down?"

When she alighted the car a group of bodyguards also followed. There are twenty of them and each eyes are not only fixed on the surroundings, some of them are assigned to keep a close eye on Mori O'hara. This way, escape will be impossible. If ever she try to run, the bulk body of the guards will instantly form a barrier to trap her.

Mori felt an incoming headache so she just focused on entering the mall. It was very big, a lot of shoppers are coming in and out of each stores, nevertheless, the mall doesn't look crowded at all. She first roamed around the floor and after some time did she noticed that only two bodyguards are following. That's the reason why no one even took a second look at her. The mall is prestigious and this kind of setup is natural to see since celebrities and big shots often come to visit the place.

However, even the man is not with her. Seems like he suddenly vanished out of nowhere.

Mori touched the tip of her scarf. "Where is he?" She asked.

"You don't need to know." The bodyguard answered in a rough, big voice.

"I need to go to the restroom." Mori said, not minding his attitude. "I've been holding it in for too long."

The men looked at each other before coming to an agreement. She was escorted to the restroom, however, they had to check the inside first for any person. Stalls were opened and one girl was forced to leave the place.

"You can get inside now." One of the bodyguards told her and they all waited at the hallway.

Mori smiled bitterly, her plan was spoiled. Looking around the elegant room, she instantly knew that it was impossible to escape. So she decided to give up for now. After some time, she walked out the restroom.

The bodyguards guided her and she just quietly followed with her head down. Thinking of many ways to escape the group that's following her around, Mori did not notice the child that was running wildly at the mall. Since the body was small and nimble, nobody was able to stop him on time as he collided with Mori.

Absentminded, when a small running child crashed with her she instantly lose her balanced and fell down - the sunglasses also slid down her nose and made a light thud when it hit the floor. Mori was baffled when she locked eyes with the child. He somewhat felt familiar, however, she cannot pinpoint where or when did she meet this child.

"Are-" before she could express her concern, she was lifted from the floor and the scarf was pulled down to cover half of her face.

"Don't even think about talking to him." A cold voice whispered in her ear.

She didn't need to look nor ask to know who he was. Judging from the voice, she can already tell that the man is back. He pulled her closer to him and was immediately escorted out of the mall.

Mori silently nodded. With her head down and the scarf covering half of her face, the eyes behind had a wicked glint. It was but a fleeting feeling and nobody, not even the man beside her noticed the threat that was soon to come.

***

"Hey!" Raiza called out.

Santino turned his head and found the girl lying weirdly on the sofa with her head dangling at the edge and her long red hair reaching the floor. He raised his eyebrows and sat down on the opposite chair.

"What?"

"My nephew just texted me, and he's looking for you."

"Why? Am I so handsome that he wants to see me again?"

Raiza raised her middle finger. Santino never really fails to ruin her mood. She sat up straight and pointed at the wall that was full of pictures of possible witnesses and abductors. The child is the only person who witnessed her being taken away, and it is also a big coincidence that he was also Raiza's nephew.

Raiza's part of the cleanup crew. Her only job is to accept missions that needed to be done in the dark.

"He said he had something to say to you. It might be connected to our mission. Go and pick him up now."

Santino raised his middle finger back and gave her a smug look.

"You pick him up yourself. I am not a babysitter. I'll wait for you two here."

Without waiting for her answer, he took out his phone and pretended that he was answering the boss' call. He had been busy enough already and didn't want to cater to Raiza's request. After all, she did nothing but lay on that sofa all day.

He smirked when Raiza left with an angry face. He put down his phone and opened the laptop that was on the table. Right now, the clues still lead to nothing. It wasn't enough and even the boss was getting impatient day by day. If he doesn't find even a glimpse of his wife sooner, then he might just kill everyone out of spite.

An hour passed when Raiza came back with her nephew. The child ran happily and stopped in front of Santino.

"You said you would buy me whatever I want if I helped you find the girl!"

Santino sat up straight and looked at the child as if he was their savior. He couldn't stop himself from smiling as he waited with bated breath. He might have remembered who abducted Mori O'hara and this would be the biggest clue for all of them. Even if it's not, still the smallest hint can also make progress with their mission.

"So?" He asked.

"I bumped into her this afternoon!"

The child will never forget that face, especially the forest green eyes that look exactly like that gem he has at home. One glance and he recognized her right away. He was about to ask her to come with him if it weren't for the man who urgently pulled the woman away.

Since he was still a child and his nanny also came and pulled him back to the store then he never really had a chance to talk to that blonde woman.

It's a pity. If he managed to let her come with him then this uncle in front of him might decide to buy him a lot of toys rather than one.

"She's at the mall and that man took her again!"