Chapter 101 - One Hundred And One : Her Alternative Self (1/2)

Nik's POV

It took us about an hour to track down the car after a series of twists and turns; they had taken her to the outskirts of the city.

I knew Sakuzi had a lot of properties but I didn't know he had one just at the outer edge of the city, I thought he was within.

The parcels of land stretched for miles and we had to cleave our way through poor and dusty tracts lighted with electricity.The lands were uncultivated, featuring wild flowers and tall bushes and possibly wild rodents currently rustling the bushes.

Soon enough we arrived at the main entrance and as expected, were locked out by a huge intimidating gate and a heavy patrol.

My men came out and encompassed me, ensuring my safety as I stepped out of the car.

Almost immediately, the remote operated gate was opened and two armed men stepped towards us.

”Identify yourself !” They roared at us with a condensing tone that made Judy's eyes flash with anger .

”How dare you !” He tried to charge at them but I held him back and warned him with my eyes.

I glanced up at them ” Tell Sakuzi that Niklaus Spencer honours his invitation ”

The both stared at each other before communicating into the device strapped to the back of their ears.

After what seemed like it lasted an eternity, I got a reply that made me see red.

”Sakuzi says he's too tired to entertain unwanted guest at the moment, you should come back tomorrow ”

At once I fired two shots into the air causing them to grab and point their guns defensively at me but my men shielded me with their body while pointing their weapons at every visible enemy.

I gritted through my teeth ” Tell your boss it's not a request but an order ”

”Sakuzi takes no order from the likes of you - ” One of them was still saying when his partner tapped him on the shoulder and muttered something into his ears.

With a huge scowl on his face, the fool glared at me while I gloated at him in return, I could already tell what happened ; Sakuzi ordered me in.

He tore his ugly gaze from me and turned to face a tiny, almost invisible camera built into the huge gate and waved.

Seconds later, the gate automatically opened and he mumbled under his breath.”  Go in ”

I slid back into my car and Judy drove into the compound accompanied by my men.

We pulled up at the driveway and stepped out just as another set of Sakuzi's men intercepted us.

It was already late in the night and our source of light was from the electricity that  lit up the place.

”You all can't go in ” A stoice looking guy dressed in a suit amongst three others, said particularly to me.

I lifted my brows, amused mirthlessly ”So how many exactly am I supposed to bring along? ”

He replied at once with an unreadable expression ” Choose five of your best men and seven if you're not confident enough ”

I ignored his sarcasm and made eye contact with Judy as he went ahead to select the guards he thought would be suitable and strong enough to protect me, in case things go south.

The stoic guy nodded his head before requesting ”Guns please ”

”No way ” Judy protested.

”That's the only way you would be able to see sakuzi tonight ” The stoic looking guy continued.

Judy faced me with a clenched fist ”Sir Niklaus, tell me you're seriously not considering… .”

” Don't worry, we'll do it, ” I interjected, causing Judy to sigh in disbelief.

We offered them our weapons and they did a body search before letting us go.

I gritted my teeth and took all the shame. ”It was all for Maya ” I chanted inwardly.

”Alright then, you all need to go - ”

”What's the assurance I won't be shot in the head as soon as we step into the house with you ”

The stoic guy was taken aback by my question but he was quick to reply ” Sakuzi wants the girl, not you at the moment ”

I felt like someone took a knife and stabbed me in the chest upon hearing his comment. Who knows the kind of torture he has put Maya through.

This was all my fault, I knew the kind of background I was from and yet I involved myself with her - but I would correct everything soon.

Judy's jaw ticked as our eyes met but I understood his frustration, he was my shadow guard and his sole responsibility was to keep me out of harm's way.