Camouflage

Chapter Five

"Diana! Diana! "She heard Amelia shouting her name. She panicked with the thought that they had been attacked one more time. 

     She quickly pushed herself up. She saw Amelia running at her, "What's wrong?"She winced. 

   "Are you hurt, Diana? Staff told me about scoundrels."She grimaced. She held her arms and darted her eyes to find injury. 

    "I'm fine, Amelia. "She tried to calm her. 

    "Are you sure? "Amelia rested her soft palm on her soft cheek. 

    She nodded and passed her assuring smile. 

     "Ma'am, "Someone knocked on the door. 

    Both turned to look, "Who are you? "Amelia asked instantly, facing him. 

     "He's Jason Davidson. He's a gardener. He saved me from those evil guys. "She said, staring in his eyes. 

     "He doesn't look like a gardener. "Amelia ran her gaze on his muscular body. 

    "He is working with a gym trainer as a helper. "She replied on behalf of him. She couldn't take away her gaze from him. Luckily, his eyes were on the floor. 

     "Oh! Thank you so much. "Amelia interlaced her fingers of both of her hands together and smiled.

     "My pleasure ma'am. "He nodded. She still couldn't believe he was here for a job. He wasn't looking for any job seeker but Why would anyone lie about his mother's condition. She was staring at him. Amelia caught her staring at him. 

     "Amelia, his mother is sick and he needed money. I want my brother to employ him. "She bit her lips. 

     "Sure, Diana. He looks decent and an Innocent guy. "She nodded. 

     "Promise me. You'll not tell anything to brother about this attack. "She said. 

     "Are you insane? They could do anything to you. It's not wisdom. I've already called Bryan. He would be home at any time. "She bombarded it on her. 

    "Amelia! "She glared at her. 

    "Not here. We'll talk in the evening. "Amelia said and drew her face near her ear, "He's handsome. Right? "She smirked. 

    She didn't say a word. Her cheeks were on fire. She bent her head down and stared at her white heels. Amelia nudged her shoulder and left the room. She took a deep breath in relief when Amelia left. 

     She sneaked a look at him. He was still in the same position, "Jason, I want your help to slide this couch at that corner. "She said and removed her heels. 

    "Sure, "She heard him. He strode at the couch. She stood beside him. She tried to push it toward the wall. It didn't stir, "You'll hurt yourself ma'am. "He said with a smirk. 

    "I can do it. I'm not a kid. "She blurted. In the meantime, he slid the couch on the marble floor and set it where she demanded, "Wao! You are amazing. The girl would be lucky who'll get you. "She smiled and embarrassed at her slippery tongue. 

     His smile faded and stared in her eyes, "Do you think so? "He bent his head to one side like a cute innocent boy. 

    "Yes, Why? Do you have doubt?"She was just lost in watching him as he was trying to say something to her. 

    "Nothing, "He said. His eyes met her. They were staring at each other.

     "Miss Diana. Your brother is waiting for you downstairs."Mary told her.

      She instantly broke the gaze and rolled her eyes, "Ok. I'm coming."She said. She tucked her hair behind her ear and chewed on her lip, "We'll do it later Jason."She told him and paced at the door. She could sense him behind her. She was not understanding it why but it was feeling good, having him beside her. 

      Bryan was pacing in tension and agitation in the living room. His eyes darted on her and then behind her, "I wanna talk to you personally, Jason, Right? "His brother said, looking at the man behind her. 

     "Sure, sir. "He said and passed brushing her. 

    She felt the tingle again. Her eyes did not leave him. Before walking in a room with Jason, she felt her brother's eyes on her. It was full of concern. 

       She was waiting for them. First she thought it would be about his job. But it had been around half an hour. Now she was getting the feeling of something wrong at the bottom. She was getting impatient. She was assured to knock on the door in a few minutes. 

       When her brother came out. He was alone. She did not get it and any sight of him. She gave a questioning look to Amelia. She shrugged her shoulders. She pressed her lips together in a firm line. It was frustrating her. 

      There was no camera setup right now. So Bryan was asking every maid and staff member. How did all this happen? How many were they? Etcetera etcetera. But her mind was occupied with his thoughts. She wanted to ask her brother, ' Where's Jason?' She inhaled heavily as she looked around to see him. 

        She was sitting on the couch. Her elbows were on her knees and she was resting her chin in her palms. She was gazing at her brother whose forehead crinkled with tension. She drew up her body from the couch, "I'm perfectly fine. There's nothing about to worry. "She said to her brother. 

        "I picked this place thinking it'd be safe for you. But I was wrong. I'm not getting it. How did they find this place? You're not safe here. "Her brother conceded. 

        "Maybe, his goons were following us. "Amelia suggested. 

       "No, impossible. I have made it certain myself. "He shouted in frustration. 

      "I should marry him. I don't want him to do anything to you. "She chucked herself on the couch and put her both hands on her head. 

      "This is not happening, pumpkin. "Her brother said to her. 

      "Well, I've a plan. " Amelia said, raising a hope of a ray inside her. Amelia shared a secret look with Bryan. 

       "Shifting house is not a great idea. If he can find the path to reach me. He can do it again. "She shook her head. 

      "You'll shift the house but not alone. "He said, looking at his sister. 

      "Not Alone? What are you planning? "she raised an eyebrow, doubting her brother's skill. She was aware it was Amelia's plan whatever it would be. 

      "Amelia has suggested something to me and I think it's a great idea. "Her brother sat next to her on the couch. She snorted as she knew it. 

     She stared at the smiling face of Amelia, "Say it. "She pinned Amelia with her doubtful eyes. 

      "Contract marriage. "Her brother said. 

      "What? "she got on her feet with shock and astonish on her face. She could not believe she was hearing it from her brother. 

      "This is the only strategy to get rid of Mafia Boss. "Amelia said. 

      "You have lost your mind. "She said to Amelia while glaring at her. She snarled and crossed her arms over her chest. 

      "I know, you don't wanna marry anyone in the world. But he will find you. God knows, how will he treat you? What will he do to you? The Mafia is not a good world, especially for girls. I can't protect you there in his house. His men crossed the gate of this new place. What if he comes for you next time. I'm not like our father. I'm just a businessman, "He paused. She shook her head left to right side, "Please, say yes. It will be just a contract. When the Mafia will trust our story. He will leave you alone with your fake husband. "Her brother said to her. 

      She didn't want any man to rule her, not that she was ugly. She was the popular girl of her college. Everyone wanted to date her. She had dated the most famous and wealthy boy in her college. When she found him sleeping with her best friend one night. It broke her heart and inspired her not to trust ever a guy again. She gave up on her friends. She shook away the unpleasant thoughts and stared at them. 

       She was aware, Atkinson could kill her brother. But if it could correct everything in her life. She agreed to give it a thought, "How could you be so sure? By agreeing to this, he'll not chase me. It wasn't just my life. I will also hazard that person's life in death's mouth. "She pressed her lips together. She could accept the idea if it would keep her family safe. 

      "Please, I'm sure. He'll leave you alone. I've heard Morrison saying, ' is there anyone in your life? ' when I saw our father. "Bryan said. 

     "You told me you didn't see him. And it doesn't make sense. "She turned away from him. 

     "I was out for a meeting at lunch with some business allies. I saw dad with Morrison. Atkinson wasn't there. I didn't see him. Indeed, I've heard. Only that person can see him whom he wants to. "Bryan whirled her. So he could see her face. 

     "You mean, eavesdropping. "She corrected him. 

    "Yes, you can say so. I heard your name from them. Obviously, I'll. I've to. "Bryan shrugged his shoulders. 

    "What did you eavesdrop? "she asked, sitting back on the couch. 

    "He would leave her if she would have kept her heart for someone else. But as you did not date anyone. We didn't hear about any boy from your mouth. Dad assured him, you are single and sacred."He said to him. 

     She raised her brows at the last statement of his father to him, "Sacred! It's ridiculous."She snapped.

    "I know. But it's our dad. "Her brother contorted his lips.

      She closed her eyes, considering it. She didn't want to be the mafia's wife. who would keep her whole life as an expensive showpiece and kept her behind the bar and would whip her body every night. He would peel her soul off her body. He would kill her soul and would teach her to be his tame pet. She respired to get some rest for her trauma body and mind. 

    "Is there any brave person in your sight? Who is brave enough to stand in front of Mafia's greatest Boss . Who can hold my hand and can tell him eye to eye, she is my wife. Is any one fearless in your sight, who will love to have a bullet for me? "she smirked. 

    Because whatever her brother was planning was totally useless. No one would put his head in the lion's mouth for some money or whatever plan her brother was planning. 

      "I have, "he smiled wickedly. 

     She knew this smile when he saw himself near his victory. She narrowed her eyes at him. 

     "I'll love to meet him, Now. "She stared at him and said in a challenging voice. 

     "Jason! "Her brother said out loudly. 

     Her eyes widened as it threatened to jump out, "No way! "she shouted and was looking fully shocked. 

      He came from the lawn. His hands and white shirt were filthy with soil. His honey colored eyes locked with her. 

     "He needs money for his mother's treatment. She's in the hospital and suffering from cancer. "Amelia said. 

     "We can give him Money. We have enough. We can help him. He haven't any need to do this suicide."She said out louder than required. 

     "I wanted to see you safe. You have to agree with me. We'll give him money. He will protect you from him. I have made him comprehend everything. He is walking into it with his desire. No one compelled him. We don't have much time. I can only give you ten minutes."Her brother folded his arms and it made his chest broader. 

       "I can't believe you are doing this to me. "She was boiling with her own anger. 

       "Ten minutes. "Amelia said, making her sit again on the couch. 

       "You both are more dangerous than the Mafia right now. "She shook her head. 

       "Only nine minutes. "Amelia smiled. 

       "It's your fault. "She scowled at Amelia.

       "I'm doing a favour."Amelia smirked.

       "To you? "She snapped.

       "Eight minutes,"Bryan said. 

       "Oh! Stop it, "She sighed. She gazed at him. His honey eyes met her, before he lowered his head. 

     It's just a contract marriage. I can drive it according to my desire. But will it be the right decision to endanger his life? Will he die for me? But I don't want him to die for me. She was occupied with his thoughts. It was confusing. She felt as her head would explode. 

      She bit her lips as didn't pluck her eyes from him, "Will you die for me? "She asked him, fixing him with her sharp sight, "He can kill you. Here is really a mafia. "She tried to threaten him. She wanted him to run out of the door in fear, but his eyes were telling her, impossible babe! 

      He lifted his head and looked at her. There was something special about him but she wasn't getting it. "Yes, ma'am. You have my words. "He said and instantly fixed his eyes on the floor. 

      It's better to be a wife of a normal guy than a dangerous Mafia Boss. she thought. 

      What if he kills him? I'd hate myself for taking his life. She was pressing her fingers between the second hand's thumb and fingers. 

     "Please say yes. I can't live without your brother. I love him."Amelia looked at her with praying eyes. 

     She knew it. Getting up from the couch, she paced, standing near them and looked at her brother, "Okay. "She nervously nodded. 

      "Oh that's a relief."her brother hugged her. 

      "But...."She trailed. 

       "But what? "Amelia asked her and her brother pulled back from the hug. 

       She turned to look at him, "I hate your beast beard. Cut it. Stubble will work. "She shrugged her one shoulder. He nodded in yes. His lips were lifted in a small smile. She wasn't sure he took it offence or it was his small smile as his head was bent.