The library was as quiet as it should be. Silent about the wrongs done. No one had the courage to speak up. Ha. Do you really think I am made for something as calm as a library? I think not. The library of life is much similar to a real one.

In the quiet town, you will see little houses, apartments, streets, green lands, garages, shops, market, vehicles. In the middle of nowhere, you might see a cabin. Living in a small cabin wasn’t a great idea when you could have the luxury of a king size apartment. People, like me, will die rather than live in a close space. Believe it or not I had no choice. I am strong. I know the darker side of life. My past, present, and future are all in in a mist of dark clouds. I know my existence is nothing but.... Well I rather not say it but I am a big fuck up.

Today, isn’t my birthday. Still, Andy got me the best present of all time. I person I asked for.

A small smile tried on my face thinking about the twins, Andy and Beth. They are the nieces of my tutor Aaron Reid. Like their uncle, they are both loyal and excellent girls. Aaron was like a father to me. He needed money to borrow for his gang, ROYALS and I gave him that. In return he gave me something I most longed for, power. He taught me to protect myself and fight for the purpose. He knew me and so do his only nieces.

Andy have brown hairs but Beth like to die her hairs occasionally. Andy is a simple girl while Beth is more furious in temper and quicker. Andy is more brave than Beth. They have small frames. They are both skillful killers and faster than me. Still, they have no brains. They will have to be witty and clever if they want to be someone like me.

A few people knew about my identity, including the twins. I licked my drying lips at the thought of the sight I was to encounter.

Usually, my left and right hand, Andy and Beth did all the hard work. My true specialty was hypnotism. I just used it sometimes, whenever necessary. God, it really tires me out. I hope I don’t have to use hypnotism, today.

Let’s take you to the cabin.... There is a small table with some chairs in the middle. The room is dimly lit just how I like it to make my victim suffer and feel the terror. The pain and fear they gave to all those poor people. I scanned the tied up youth in front of me. bruised face, broken ribs and jaws, bleeding nose, fractured ankles and tied up body. I just had I feeling I was wrong. What the hell? Why am I pitying over an accomplice of my known enemy, Xavier? I have to find out if he did what he did was intentional or not. Was he forced into it? Ahhh I am annoyed at the fact I don’t want to kill him I am annoyed that I can’t judge him. Whatever....I have to be strong and not let him see any pity on my face. I felt guilty but I hardened my face.

“Tell me or you will have to suffer, dear.” I cried with a bit of sarcasm. For a teenager, he is sure tough.

“I don’t know.... please let me go! Why are you even doing this? I don’t know....” He said while sobbing.

“Looks like you haven’t learned your lesson, yet. But soon.... soon you will.” I popped an eyebrow and huffed. I turned around and started inspecting the tools. Andy and Beth beside me eyeing my every move. I took up a scalpel and turned around to add more tension in the air.

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“I guess it will do the trick....” Andy moved and gripped my wrist. She threw me a knowing look. She knew how I hate this torturing. She knew I am not cut out for torture. Comact is fine with me but torturing someone. It’s one of my bad dreams. Thankfully, my mask covered my pale face. I nodded, Then, shoved the tool to Beth.

“Beth, I think it’s time for you to have your fun. You know how I love the eyes in my dinner. Hmmm. Why not have feast tonight? Call everyone. Let’s have a party tonight. I’m sure Andy you will love some barbecue....”

Beth knew it was all just meant to scare him and I guess it worked.

“That bastard! He warned me.... but don’t tell me this will happen.... Liar. He got me into this. He should pay!!!”

I laughed out loud and shot his confused eyes a sharp look, “Who shall pay is not a decision for you to make. For what I can do to you, you don’t have any idea. I’ll turn you and your fucking manhood into pieces. You should know Black Falcon don’t take mercy on someone like you. Because of you all those girls are went missing. You think you can outsmart us. Well, you’re wrong. I WILL MAKE....”

“What, my life hell? It is a living hell. Kill me if you want. I don’t care. I tired of fighting and facing it alone…. I want to die…. Why won’t you just kill me, bitch.” He spat out loud like a maniac. He was tearing. His head was spinning and he was losing to much blood. He gave me what I wanted and there was no need to put on a show. I scared him enough. It was useless to keep him now.

I threw Andy a knowing look. She just grinned at me. I moved to the door and the girls followed me.

“Good job, both of you! I’m proud of you.” I said with a smiled.

Their eyes looked relieved now. “Beth, take care of him. Treat his injuries. He doesn’t leave this place till he recovers. He deserves a second chance to live. He is still young and can change. Keep an eye on him. Something tells me he isn’t a lunatic. Let me talk to Sally, if she had found out the business between him and Xavier. Until, then we keep him alive...Is that clear.... good! We will find the girl, no matter what. Don’t worry. Okay? “I ordered. She nodded.

Andy threw me a questioning look. “Goom, are you sure you don’t want him to be dead?”

“Andy, you should know. It’s not about me...I have forgiven my offender long ago. Everything, happen for our own good. If it wasn’t for what he did, I wouldn’t be what I am today. It will take time...take time for you to understand what I feel.” I patted her shoulder and left. The twins shrugged for sure. I could feel it. I could feel then questioning me. Questioning my loyalty to the ROYALS.

I was halfway in my tracks when Sally (tech-girl) approached me. “Goom, I have a lead on Xavier Chauhan.”

“Spill”

“Xavier, did contacted Allen. After, that Ian flew to Hawaii and the whole mishaps started happening. The girls had been missing and since not have not been found. I think Xavier threatened Allen to take his brother’s life if he didn’t give him access to his dating app “Meet the Charming,”

“What makes you think that?”, I raised my eyebrow.

She sighed and answered, “There is something fishy about Ian. The late murder of the 10-year-old girl whom we couldn’t save in action, well Ian Bentley (Allen’s elder brother) was on the suspect list along with Allen Bentley. Here is the fact, both were proven innocent and until Ian left the country. Lately, he was visiting by Allen. The same day, Ian arrived, Allen received a call from an unknown number. I tried tracing it but it’s useless. There is a message by the initials X.C. That is why, I think it is Xavier. The next day Ian left for Huawei.”

“Good. Check Ian’s history and run background test on anyone related to him. It’s time to pay Ian a visit.” I had to question the bastard if he has to do something with the case. A shiver ran through me as I spoke his name.

What the hell is wrong with me? Should I be more careful?