Chapter 21

Carla and Lily sat down together, Lily munching on a cracker as she gisted with Carla.

She had earlier left Lila in the room and came down to meet Carla, and you couldn't imagine how angry Lila was, but since they were arguing, Lila could only help but watch hoping Lily would return but they only seemed to be having a nice time.

“You said your name's Carla right?“ Lily asked her and she nodded.

“But can I call you granny?“ Lily asked.

“Of course why not.“ Carla chuckled.

“You know, you seem more nicer now that I've gotten to know you more, granny.“ Lily said with a smile, which Carla returned.

“You know, you have some qualities of Dora.“ Carla blurted out, and Lily faced her sharply.

“Dora? That's the name of my mom. Do you happen to know her?“ Lily asked curiously, and Carla hesitated, before slowing shaking her head.

“Nope. Forget I ever said that, it was just a slip of tongue.“ Although, Carla's tone seemed to carry a hint of sadness.

Lily was about to ask another question when Lila angry voice came through.

“Seriously Lily?? You're a big time betrayer!! Aren't we supposed to stick together, but look at you, clinging to a common stranger over your sister who knows best!!“ Lila's voice was filled with so much anger.

Lily frowned, before reporting “I'm not clinging to a stranger. Tanya sent her!! And if you're gonna keep acting miss. Protector you might as well just stay up and look yourself, all day. I'm not betraying anyone, Lila. It depends on everyone decision!!“

“Look at you Lily, sometimes I wonder where you came from?? You know, that I know what's the best for you and you're here talking about decisions. Who told you you're even eligible enough make decisions on your own huh??“ Lila yelled back.

“Say whatever you want Lila, I'm done talking.“ Lily said, and turned to the TV, ignoring Lila who balled her fist in anger, as she stormed back upstairs.

Carla, stared at both sisters, her expression neutral.

*BLOODY-FIST CLAN*

“Thank you so much Maria, I don't know what I would have done without you.“ Tanya said, as she was now in her conscious state.

Maria smiled, “We're more than roomies or friends, we're sisters now, but I just wanna know something, what really happened?“

Tanya took a deep breath, as she narrated what happened, from Lucia scene to the hall scene where she fainted.

“That's a lot Tanya, but are you sure of what you're saying about, Lucia?“ Maria called the last part in a whisper.

“I know no one would believe me, so you don't have to worry.“ Tanya said and got out of bed, limping towards the bathroom “I'm going to shower.“

Maria sighed, “I'll go get you breakfast.“

She said and walked out of the room, Tanya rolled her eyes at her before walking into the bathroom.

*TWO HOURS LATER*

Tanya had taken breakfast and had looked for a quiet place, and then she'd decide to stay on the roof top.

“Daniel, Laura,” she called softly, “How are my siblings? Are they still safe? , I hope you're taking care of them.“ She whispered to herself, and then hugged her knees to her chest, as she began to sniffle back tears.

***

“Oh my God, where's Tanya?“ Maria asked herself in panick as she moved around, searching for her.

Lucas had ordered for her, and she couldn't find her.

In this panicked state, she hadn't notice Slide coming when she bumped into him.

“Oh...sorry, I'm really sorry.“ She said in fear, hoping he doesn't have her punished, but only a smile played on his lips as she blocked her path.

“If it isn't the pretty maid, where are you off too?“ Slide asked, seeing her face now flushed, probably because he'd call her petty maid.

“Boss sent me to get someone.“ She replied quickly and then walked away to continue looking for Tanya.

*THIRTY MINUTES LATER*

Filled with frustration and fatigue on not finding Tanya, she hopelessly made her way to the roof top.

And she paused, with a huge frown.

“So you've been here? Why make me look for you all this while!“ Maria said, a bit pissed and with red puffy eyes, Tanya faced her.

“What's it ? Why were you looking for me?“

“It's not me Tanya, it's the boss.“ Maria said, her voice in fear.

Tanya stood up, continuously wiping the tear droplet forming in he eyes.

“No, no, no!“ She panicked, running to his room leaving Maria standing alone.

'I hope she's safe. And did a mobster just call me pretty?'

She thought inwardly as she sat on the roof top where Tanya had left in awe.

“What took you so long?“ Lucas asked glaring daggers at Tanya.

“I'm sorry master, I was busy.“ She replied and he frowned.

“Busy to reply my calls?“ He said, and then without waiting her reply, he then said, “Nevermind, I only have a short news for you.“

“What's...it...Master?“ She asked him.

“You'd be going on a mission with the mobsters tonight, as part

of your punishment.“ He dropped the bombshell and her eyes widened.

'I'm already dead. This man is worst than El Diablo \[The devil\]' She said to herself inwardly as she watch him lit a cigarette...