Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Mr. Smuff,” his lips quivered, watching as his mouse’s lifeless body dangled from the killer’s hand.
A cruel smile curved the hitman’s mouth – he enjoyed the boy’s misery. Then he tossed the gory mouse away and proceeded to finish what he started. Jean betrayed them, he had to pay with his life with these fools.
At that same time, Miguel’s eyes grew wide when he saw Jean, his contracted killer, murder his partner. Ever since Reina made that atrocious offer of buying him over, he had a niggling feeling that the asshole would betray him but he had pushed the thought to the back of his mind. Now, he ignored his instinct and got bitten by his dog gone rabid.
Knowing the only solution to this problem was to end Jean, he kicked that annoying wife of Niles out of his way and picked up his gun. He was done joking around, it was time for business.
As if Isabella and Jean shared a tactile understanding, they realized that things were about to get ugly and worked in harmony.
Jean tossed a gun to her which she caught and both exchanged their position; Isabella shot at Miguel who had less experience with guns; Jean shot at his on par partner who was a ruthless killer.
Isabella didn’t go for the instant kill even though she could end him, she deliberately shot at his hand grabbing the gun, which fell and then his ankles, forcing him to plonk to the ground. Miguel let out a cry of agony. Unlike Jean who shot his partner right at the head and the man fell at once.
However, almost immediately, men on uniform, geared to the teeth with ammunition rushed into the room and Isabella let the gun fall from her hand as she raised her hand in surrender. But then breathe in relief when Judy strode in.
Thank God, they were safe at last.
The third point of view:
Niles has always hated hospitals and today proved him right. He was running once again – into a hospital like the other times. He was honestly tired of bad news like this, why was it always his wife, Reina? Who did she even provoke in her past life to deserve this treatment? Well, if she was already this
pertinacious,?he didn’t attempt to imagine what she was like in her past life – if there was one.
Panting, Niles halted in his step the instant he came into the waiting room and saw his children. As if they shared some sort of psychic connection, all of his kids turned as well and their eyes met.
“Daddy!” Ailee was the first to shout out and run towards him.
Joy like no other exploded in Niles’ heart as he caught his daughter in the air and held her close to his chest. He was so relieved. Highly relieved. They were safe. Nothing happened to them.
When Judy had called to inform him that they had been rescued, he didn’t dare to believe him. For all he knew, Judy could be lying to him so as not to cause him a heart attack once he received the bad news.
But now, they were safe, and in his arms. He didn’t dare to imagine what he could have done if something bad happened to them. His kids and wife were his family right now.
“Thank God,” He breathed, squeezing his daughter so tight he almost cut off her breath?- not that Ailee minded.
Ailee hugged her father’s neck tight as well, she had been so scared. Although her mother Reina was strict and was honestly, quite annoying sometimes, that didn’t mean she wanted her to die – especially not in front of her.
“Where were you daddy!” Ailee burst into tears for the first time. She had been so scared – the scene had been traumatic for her.
Niles’ heart broke at the sight of her daughter crying – it was the first time he had ever seen her shed tears. And to think his strong daughter was crying because of the bad scenario broke his heart further, he should have been there for her – for his family.
“I’m so sorry,” He ran his hand through her hair and then pulled back from her to wipe the tears from her eyes, “Don’t worry, I’m here now. Nobody would hurt you, not with me around, you hear me?”
Ailee nodded, putting on a brave front by smiling at her father. She hadn’t meant to cry but when she had seen her father, her emotions just let loose; Ailee wanted to cry, complain, and lay on his shoulder.
It was at that moment that Niles saw his son, Allen as well and he simply hugged him. Unlike his twin sister, Allen was not the expressive type, and knowing that his son took after him completely, Niles comforted him the way he would want to be appeased.
“You did a good job,” He patted the boy on the back, “You defended and protected your mother and siblings in my place, that’s what a real man does,” Niles broke apart from the hug, ruffling Allen’s hair and his boy surprisingly didn’t dodge his hand – he always claims to be a big boy or something whenever he does that.
When he was a bachelor, Niles swore to give his children the best of love whenever he had one. And now, he did, he would spoil them with everything he lacked from his father, Adam.
And one of them involved compliments, his father rarely gave him those since most things he did were not up to Adam’s expectations. Unless he followed Adam’s coordination, his own plans were inferior and foolish. No, that would not be the same with him – that was a promise- his children would do what they love to do.
“Neon, come here,” He instructed the boy who had tried to make himself invisible.
Yes, It was true that Neon wasn’t his biological son and that their close relationship was shattered upon the arrival of his own kids, that still didn’t change his affection for him. The fact remains that Neon was his first son – in his heart. He was the little light that brought him back around at that time when his world had collapsed – when he thought Maria had died. So he wouldn’t forsake him now.
“What happened to your face?” Niles asked, even though he had a faint premonition Miguel was responsible.
“He courageously stood his ground against the enemy,” Isabella made her appearance, “If there’s anyone who should be thanked, I think it should be Neon. He was braver than all of us put together, today,”
“Isabella,”
Niles breathed, glancing up at his daughter.
“Ailee, help take care of your brother Neon’s face. You can ask around, you should be able to find an ice pack or something, alright,”
“Alright,” Ailee was glad to help
“Good work, Neon,” Niles patted him on the back as Ailee offered him a hand which Neon took and they left.
“Thank you,” Niles said to her and was about to hug Isabella as he did to the others when she put up her hand.
“What?” He frowned, wondering if he had done anything wrong.
“I’m a grown-up, I don’t need that. My reputation would be ruined,” she claimed, proudly.
“What reputation,” Allen snorted by the side.
“Well, even if you’re twenty-four or fifty, you’re still my kid. Now come here,” Niles ordered, stretching his arms wide open.
“No, Niles, that is so embarrassing -“
Isabella was still saying when Niles pulled her towards him and hugged her tightly.
“And you finally did it,” She groaned, yet rested her chin on her father’s shoulder, feeling comfortable, loved, and protected.
Meanwhile, Ailee and Neon sat on one of the benches in front of the pharmacy reception, applying an ice pack to his face.
“Ouch!” Neon yelped, when she pressed a little too hard on his bruised cheek.