Chapter 15 Her father
The glass of whiskey in his hand paused halfway towards his mouth. He was a bit surprised. No, detective has had the guts to come see him for anything. He couldn't help but chuckle. Looks like he found something to blow off some steam.
"Let him in" He ordered without even looking back, and his man bowed before rushing to get the guest.
Teddy's eyes looked around the luxurious suite, and couldn't help but scoff. So, this is the life of a mass murderer, huh. He thought, and quietly followed the man who was leading him to met the so called Son of the devil.
Aleksei was now in his bar sitting on a stool while smoking a cigar while holding a glass of whiskey in the other.
"His here boss" The subordinate said, and Aleksei simply sent him away with the flick of his hand.
The subordinate went on his way leaving the two of them in the same room. Aleksei continued to smoke, and drink without caring to acknowledge him. He had his back to Teddy, clearly he underestimated him.
Teddy didn't feel insulted in anyway, in fact he liked it when his enemies underestimated him. The look of shock that appeared on their faces after they realized who they messed with is always so satisfying.
He cleared his throat to catch the attention of Aleksei who have me a side glance as if he was disturbing.
"I'm assuming that you know the reason why I'm here?" Teddy spoke in a clear, and confident tone.
Aleksei was quiet for about five minutes as he took slow sips of his drink, taking his precious time. He sighed softly before rising from his stool. He walked slowly towards Teddy his cigar, and whiskey still in hand.
"Nope, I honestly don't know why you're here. Would you do me the honor of humoring me?" He asked, and Teddy smiled calmly.
"But, of course. I'm quite certain that you've heard about the mass massacre of the members of Lyra. Assuming that you don't live under a rock that is" He shrugged.
Aleksei smirk grew wider. This guy's got balls, he was gonna enjoy torturing him to death.
"Oh yeah. I've heard of that" He placed his left hand in his chest, his cigar now in his right along with his whiskey " May their souls rest in peace " He made this fake sympathetic expression.
Teddy smirked, his expression still as composed, and controlled like never before. He had dealed with many dicks like Aleksei Petrova, and he knew better then anyone that letting them see your irritation, or discomforts only makes them more egoistic.
"Well, it's strange, isn't it? " He moved closer. His tall frame towered over Aleksei who just took a casual sip of his drink.
"You visit Zailaph, and the next day after your arrival suddenly the Lyra clan is up in smoke, and blood. That's a bit far fetched to be coincidence don't you think?" Teddy asked, and Aleksei glanced up.
"I guess I'm just a very lucky person, came into town the day before the grim reaper graced this beautiful city with his pitch black love" He titled his head to the side still holding his drink, and cigar" Hugely disappointed that wasn't part of the group that was chosen to go home "He sighed, before chuckling.
Teddy smiled brightly, before bending down to Aleksei's height." Listen here boy. I don't like little shits like you that aren't only disrespectful, but also think they can get away with anything. I don't have proof that you massacred the Lyra clan, but I've still got enough dirt on you to put you back on the streets where you grew up! "He spat, his words venomous, and deliberate.
He watched in silent victory as Aleksei's face switched from an of smugness to one of horror." What.. did.. you just say? "He spoke through gritted teeth.
Teddy shrugged" Just the truth. I don't like using underhanded ways to bring someone down so don't test me boy. I'll live your past bare for the world to see" He spoke before nodding in a sign of goodbye.
Teddy strode out of the Aleksei's suite. Aleksei stood there in the same spot in bewilderment before suddenly bursting into laughter like a made man.
"I can't remember the last time I've met someone so threatening. I knew coming to this city was a good sign" He chugged down his whiskey, before smashing the glass on the marble.
"Travis!?" Travis came rushing with a bit of a leap to his steps, clearly still yet to heal from his injuries.
Aleksei walked back to the minibar, and grabbed another glass to drink more. Travis followed quietly. His filled his cup, and chugged the whole thing before sighing. He placed his hands on the counter for a while, before chuckling.
"Find out everything about that man, and bring the information to me before the end of the day" He ordered, and walked away to take a shower.
Travis bowed to the retreating figure, and left to do what he was instructed.
Teddy got into his car, and started the engine before driving out of the large parking area. The flash of the moonlight reflecting of the large windows of the hotel attempting to intimidate him, but it only made him smirk.
That boy clearly had balls, and wings too large for him to carry. Honestly, he couldn't wait to clip them.
He was never the type to take pleasure in flexing his power, but what happens must happen.
His silver Audi peeled through the night streets into the directions of the suburb3he lived in.
The sound of his phone ringing on top of his dashboard made him glance at it for a brief moment. He reached for it, and answered.
"Ted!! The hell! Did you actually go to confront him? Do you have any idea how dangerous that guy is?" Karen's voice came through the speakers. The sound of laughter obey heard from the background.
"I had to let him know that his a prime suspect in the Lyra Massacre, and besides I was curious about what kind of person he was" Teddy explained, with his eyes on the road.
Karen sighed through the phone" Yeah, but you should have gone with someone. I know that you can take care of yourself but that doesn't guarantee that you'll be lucky all the time "She said.
Teddy couldn't help but chuckle. The worry in her voice is something that he had never gets to hear often, and it always amused him anytime she spoke that way.
He could practically feel frown from over the phone" And, what the eff is so funny?! "She asked with clenched teeth.
Teddy shook" Nothing.. I'm hanging up. We'll speak tomorrow at work " He said, and hung up on Karen while she was still speaking.
He pulled up into the driveway, and the garage doors opened so he drove the car inside.
Miley dipped her had inside her page of Doritos, and groaned when she realized that they were finished. Just great could this day get any worse.
She tossed the pack to the side, and grabbed her bottle of Grape juice, and gulped it down. The flash of her laptop that was playing some romcom on Netflix illuminated the dark room.
It was really a random pick but it had help her feel better, least the rom-com made her laugh. But, she did wish that she drank or else she would have gone to a club, and drank until she dropped.
She huffed. That's the disadvantage of trying to live a deligant life.
The sound of a knock at her door pulled her out of her thoughts and she scowled. Who the fuck has a death wish? Can't a girl lick her wounds in piece?
She forced herself off her bed, and walked to the door,before unlocking it. She pulled the door open, and her her eyes lite up like a child's on Christmas morning.
"Dad!!"