HER BODYGUARD

“You sure could have” Alex said, doing his best to keep his voice from shaking uncontrollably..

The boss moved close. “But we did not” he said from only a foot away. His pale gaze locked on Alex’s face.

“I became what I am today because I was determined not to fail. I don’t fail… I never fail” the boss said.

Alex nodded as fear swelled inside him.

“I let you head this operation because of your reputation” the boss said, his voice low. “You remember that you owe me too. And I wanted to give you an opportunity to pay me back for doing this for me. Because of who you were and the business I thought we could do together. I trusted you”

“I appreciate that” Alex Saif quickly. “I want to do what I can to keep that trust”

“Then where is the god damn money” the boss asked in a roar.

Alex flinched and stepped back. Instantly two of the three associates were at his side, holding him in place. He felt their strong fingers digging into his arms and knew he was well and truly trapped.

“You owe me. And I gave you a chance to repay that debt and still you screw everything up. Am I a joke to you?” the boss asked, his temper back under control. “Perhaps I have shown you so much mercy that you don’t regard me anymore.” the boss’s eyes narrowed. You are taking me for a fool”

Oh God. No! Fear turned to panic. “Not that” Alex said, picturing that other man and his hand. The blood and the screams as each finger was slowly cut off.

“I am not taking you for a fool.” he said earnestly. “I would never do that. Never. I swear. I will get the money. I was so close. I had a plan. A good plan. But somebody got in my way”

The boss stared at him for a moment. “And what is your plan now?” he asked Alex.

Alex hesitated, not sure how the other man would react. The hands holding him tightened.

“I am planning to get Miss Blake back. I have been discreetly having her followed. I have been watching her. Just waiting for the right time, and we can grab her again and force her father to cough up the ransom. And then I can cover all the money I owe you and settle my debt. I intend to fully repay you for all your help, sir” Alex said.

The boss slapped Alex on the back. “That is the same plan as before. Nothing has changed. You are just planning to implement the same plan. What if it fails again”

“No. No” Alex said quickly. “The guy I hired to watch her turns out to be very good. Her father hired a private investigator. He was the one who came to rescue her. That was why she was able to escape. That is also the reason why we are having difficulties grabbing her again”

The humor on the boss’ face faded as if it had never been there. “You and your men are just stupid and slow,” he said. “For an intelligent man, you make many mistakes,” the boss said. “I don’t like that. You didn’t even have much to do. I told you about Hillary Blake and his daughter. All you had to do was kidnap her and get the ransom and you couldn’t even do that right. How stupid and dumb could you be”

“I know. I’m so sorry” Alex said. If he ever got his hands on that stupid bodyguard of hers. He would kill him, Alex vowed.

The boss glanced at his men, then back at Alex. “Two weeks, Alex my friend. Only because we have come so far and it would take time to find someone else. But be warned. Don’t mess with me. No more excuses. If you do not have the money for me in two weeks. I will kill you. I won’t think twice about it. You know what I’m capable of doing. I will kill you without remorse, but first I will make you wish you were dead. ”

Alex believed him.”I will have it. I will have the money for you” he said.

The boss shrugged, as if to say it hardly mattered, then he walked out and his associates followed.

Alex sank down into the chair in front of his desk and tried to catch his breath. Two weeks. What could he do in two weeks? Was that enough time to get to Kimberly Blake? He had his doubts. It was easy when all he had to do was grab her, but now she had that stupid bodyguard with her. And he knew he couldn’t underestimate the man.

Robbing a bank came to mind, and if he thought he could pull it off and get enough money, he would have started planning. He would do anything to get the boss off his back. But the outcome was too questionable. Better to go for the sure thing. Which meant Kimberly Blake again.

Things might go well this time. At least he knew what to expect this time.

If he had gotten his hands on the ransom, none of this would be a problem. This was Asher Adams’ fault. Somehow he would make the man pay for that. And as for Kimberly Blake, he regretted not hurting her when he had her. The bitch would pay too. She was hot too… And it wouldn’t be so bad if he got a taste of her. He smiled.

He just had to find a way to grab her again. There had to be a way. He would find a way.

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It was annoying having him at work with her, even when she told him he didn’t need to, he insisted like her opinion meant nothing to him. The worst part was that he was such a jerk. If he wasn’t such an asshole, maybe it wouldn’t have been so bad having him around.

The people at her office welcomed her back warmly and Kimberly was full of smiles and gratitude to them for showing her so much love and care. Many people came to check on her as they had heard the news of her kidnap, wondering if she was okay to return to work. Which she assured them that she was.