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Chapter 11: Mr Black

A black Bentley parked near the entrance of the school. A man in Armani suit sat in the car waiting to see someone important. The report would save his family and one of the reasons he comes to City A. He has been waiting for weeks to receive a report from this person.

In his mind, he was a little puzzle that this person changed the venue of the appointment to be near this school, at the last minute. Fortunately, the distance is not that far from the original venue agreed between them last night. So he agreed.

The man in the Armani suit took out his phone and dialed the person's private number, "Good day Mr Cheng. I have arrived.. The school, as per your request.. Alright Sir, I will come to see you."

"Thomas, you can wait here", he said.

"As you wish, Mr Black".


".. send someone to tail him, discreetly.. black Ducati.. of course I know it could be a trap!.. lock a GPS on them.. no excuses, GET IT DONE!" Mark Cheng shouted to his surveillance team to carry out the next plan on Zander. He was furious that his men were not able to detect Zander's presence at the school. 'I'm paying monkeys', he thought. He placed a hand on his head, frowning. Things are getting a little difficult.

Mark may know Zander's way of working and able to anticipate his next step. So does Zander's knowledge on Mark. They know each other just too well.

"Knock.. Knock Knock.. Knock" a signal sent by Mark's assistant, Chris Matt, that his client is approaching. Mark tried to clear his mind and focus on his business. It is unusual to meet his client at his daughter's school. But, his office is compromised. And Evelyn's safety is his priority right now.

"This way please, Mr Black" Chris ushered Mr Black to enter an SUV parked infront of the school's entrance. Chris opened the back door of the SUV and waited for Mr Black to enter, then closed it.

"Cheng.." Mark extend his hand to Mr Black.

"Black.." Mr Black shook Mark's hand firmly.

"You look very young Mr Black, care to share your secret?" Cheng made a sarcastic remarks to soften the serious mood in the car. He was expecting a much older man to meet him. This man infront of him looks only a few years older than his daughter.

"I'm his son. Adam Black. My father.. let's just say, it is best for him to stay hidden at the moment.. hope you understand." Adam Black explained with a serious tone.

"Give me few minutes.." Mark rolled down the window and whispered something to his staff and rolled up the window again. He reached for the mini fridge in the SUV and looked at Adam, "Any preference?". Adam shook his head lightly, " No thanks, Sir".

"It is just part of the procedure Mr Black. I need to verify your authenticity. I was expecting to meet the older Mr Black" Mark said half smiling, pour mineral water in a crystal glass and drank it.

"Sure. You are just doing your job. And, just call me Adam", Adam said casually and took out his phone to check his email.

A few minutes later, Mark received a text in his phone from Chris. All verified.

"Alright Adam, we are back on track" Mark reach for a metal suitcase and opened it. Inside the metal suitcase, Mark made a final check to see all documents are in order and closed it. Locking the suitcase with a code. He then passed the suitcase to Adam.

"Please send my regards to Mr Black. He knows the code to open it" Mark said while handed the suitcase to Adam.

"You are very discreet Mr Cheng. I guess that is why my father request that I come here to City A to meet you in person. On behalf of my father, I thank you for your service" Adam typed something in his phone and said "My father said, the debt is paid and he wishes you well, Mr Cheng". Mark nodded, he understood the meaning of the message.

The two distinguished men shook hands to close the business. Adam went out of the car walking with the suitcase in his hand towards his Bentley, smiling. 'Finally' he thought.

Back in Mark's car, he closed his eyes to rest for a few minutes. Evelyn should complete her exam in half an hour. He will take this time to recharge and energize his body.

However, a flashback occured in his mind.

(Flashback - Texas, about 17 years ago)

"You need to move.. they are coming. Take the staircase. Get in the yellow Chevy Camaro at back of the building.. hurry!" A blue eyed man pointed to the door. He took his gun and reload it with bullets. He placed it at the back of his jacket.

The sound of a child crying is heard at the corridoor of this rented apartment. A few seconds later, the hall is quiet. The blue eyed man scan the house for any piece of evidence to indicate where the women and the baby will go. He had removed them all.

Few minutes later, the sound of heavy footsteps running at the corridoor is heard.

"Banggg", the door of the apartment unit was kicked open forcefully.

"You are here?... where are they? WHERE ARE THEY TONY!!" The blonde man shouted at the blue eyed man. He grabbed the blue eyed man's collar.

"Zander.. calm down man. I just arrived. They are gone. Go check it out" the blue eyed man called Tony played his part. The blonde haired Zander let go of Tony and checked every single room of the middle sized apartment, flipping all furniture like a mad man.

"I guess we are too late, Zander" Tony pretend to look around for evidence behind Zander. He had to make it believable. Avoiding Zander to suspect him as the accomplice. He will be dead if Zander found out the truth. So, he too flipped the furniture like Zander to keep the act real. But less looking like a mad man.

At the balcony, Marcus Kai was hiding waiting for the signal from Tony. Marcus did not anticipate for Zander to locate them too soon. He was not prepared this time. They have been running too often lately.. it is now time for Plan B.

"I'm going to kill that B*****D Kai!! How dare he took my wife!" Zander shouted like a mad man.

When the time was right, Tony then knocked a vase down and the sound of a glass break is heard by Marcus. A signal for Marcus to take his part in this Plan B.

A sound was heard at the balcony by the men in the apartment. A shadow of a man was seen running from the balcony. Zander saw that man.

"Get him!!" Zander yelled and instruct his men to chase for Marcus. He was fuming with anger and took the gun from the back of his trousers, ready to shoot.

Marcus Kai ran down from the stairs from the balcony. Jumping from floor to floor till he reached the ground from the 5th floor. A gunshot was heard almost hitting him. He ducked avoiding a dozen of gunshot aimed at him and ran at the side of the building as fast as he can.

Zander was not that far behind from Marcus. Marcus had to increase his pace or he will get caught by Zander. Finally he saw the Yamaha Virago bike parked at the corner of the cafe. He got on it and turn the ignition. He rode as fast he can away from Zander. From behind, he can hear Zander roared like a mad man cursing Marcus loudly with all the bad words that exist in this world.

"Phewww, that was close.." Marcus said to himself. After riding for half an hour away from the city. Marcus finally stop the bike at the side of the highway. 'Good decoy, Tony' he thought. This escape is just to lure Zander to chase after Marcus so Marianna will have enough time to get out of the country. 'Till we meet again, my love' he said to himself, already missing the love of his life.

He recalled the address given to him by Tony before he hid at the balcony. It was written in a yellow post-it note. He opened the note and read it again.

"Aurora's Safe House - You Owe Me" Marcus chuckled. At end of the message, it was signed as "Anthony Joseph Black"

(End of flashback)

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