Chapter 300 - No one is born brave (2) (1/2)

Greg observed that when they parked, JoAnna and Sarah headed to building with two bodyguards. Other two bodyguards took a bit longer to find parking, and then followed behind them. JoAnna and Sarah entered the building, while bodyguards waited outside.

'I should go and make my move… take out the bodyguards first… no, no… not when four of them are together… don't rush… patience. Observe their movements. Observe bodyguards… no need to rush… time is on my side. Wait for the right opportunity…', Greg was reminding himself to be patient while observing the situation.

About ten minutes later, Sarah and JoAnna exited the building and went back to the car.

Greg followed them and got back into silver Audi he got from Rebecca. His mind was racing. 'What if they go back home? What if they make more stops? How can I get rid of the bodyguards and the sister in order to isolate JoAnna?' Greg saw that they are on the move again, and this time followed first car, with JoAnna and Sarah inside. He was elated when he observed that they are not going back to the apartment, but further away from it. That means they will make more stops. He needs to get rid of the bodyguards, and if they are separated, that is better. Greg thought of the best way to separate them.

About fifteen minutes later, Greg saw that they are entering an underground parking. He parked not far away from the first car, put large sunglasses on and a baseball hat, and got out of his silver Audi looking for black Mercedes that other two bodyguards drove. It didn't take much to spot the car, and he walked toward it. Max and Ross got out of the car and headed to meet with others to the previously agreed location. As soon as they passed a man with a baseball hat, they felt sharp pain in their backs. Before they got a chance to realize what happened, they fell to the ground and few seconds later they lost consciousness.

Greg stood above Max and Ross and chilling smile appeared on his face. ”Two down, two to go… and then I get my prize.” He swiftly pulled their limp bodies out of the way, between the parked cars, and then rushed after JoAnna and her group.

Bob1 was the leader of security. They waited for Max and Ross next to the stairs which led up to the street. After few minutes of waiting, Bob1 tried contacting Max and Ross. When he didn't get an answer, he advised Sarah and JoAnna to go back to the car and the apartment.

Sarah refused. ”You are assuming there is danger, right? What if someone is there, waiting for us? What if there is a bomb? We stepped away from the car a while ago. You don't know if we are going into danger or not.”

Bob1 thought for a second about Sarah's words before nodding in agreement. He sent Bob2 to go and check on the car. When Bob2 didn't return after few minutes, Sarah tapped her earpiece. ”Eve, give me video surveillance from underground parking where I'm located.” Less than a minute later, Sarah had a video feed. She could see a man dragging limp body of Bob2 on the side. Sarah stopped video at a part which showed man's face and asked JoAnna. ”You recognize him?”

JoAnna nodded. Of course, she recognizes him, even with a hat and sunglasses, she can't forget that man. ”Greg”, she said under her breath. She felt her heart beating wildly, threatening to burst out of her chest.

Sarah looked at JoAnna. ”Do you want to drag this, or you want to end it?”

JoAnna was very anxious, but she didn't hesitate. ”I want this to end.” Her hands were shaking. She didn't want to prolong this torture. She didn't want to go through this again. She wanted it to end.

Sarah held her hands. ”It's OK to be scared. No one is born brave. You decide to be brave when you face something you need to protect. Is there something you want to protect?”

JoAnna paused for a second and then nodded. She wants to protect herself, and her relationship with Jeff, and her family.

”Good.” Sarah smiled seeing that JoAnna is not shaking any more. ”Think about what you want to protect, and you will find your courage.”

Bob1 protested while reminding them not to do anything foolish.

Sarah ignored him and squeezed JoAnna's hands. ”Do you trust me?”