Accepting Love

Chapter 3

{{ ERICA'S POV}}

"You're all dead" I said in a dark menacing voice as I found my legs moving by themselves.

I launched forward my right leg striking the crook of one of the gang members. My anger knew no bounds as I kept pounding the face of another after locking him under me.

By the time I was finished, my hands were bloody and my clothes was a mess. "Bastards!" I slowly made my way over to the young lady but got struck on the head with a metal rod.

By whom? I had no idea. I crashed on the floor my head throbbing and my vision spinning. I took numerous hit on the head before I was forcefully pulled up by my hair.

"Little b***h!" He spat at me throwing me against the nearest wall. My back arched and for a minute I felt like I had broken a couple of ribs.

"See the mess you've caused b***h!" He roared angrily walking up to me to deliver kicks upon kicks on my battered body.

I gasped as he lifted me up "Damn you deserve to die!" He muttered then slapped me so hard my ear began to buzz. He looked at his gang members with anger burning in his eyes then me. "I'll kill you for this..." His eyes averted to the young lady barely even breathing on the cold alley floor.

He grinned widely "This is the reason why my comarades are dead right?" He said bringing out a gun " Hmm.... I shouldn't make it too easy for her should I? "He returned the gun and brought out a pocket knife.

I winced as I stood. I had no issue with dying as long as this lady was okay. I pushed him as he made to stab her, delivering punches to his face.

He pushed me off him using the moment to reach out for his gun. He c****d it and aimed at the girl. "No!" I dashed for her using my body to protect her's. I heard the gun get fired.

I clenched my teeth, it was a clean shot to my upper abdomen. I felt her moved in my hands her eyes slowly fluttered opened. I cried as he kicked me where he shot me.

Her eyes widened in horror, "You better live, as soon as I let go of you run in that direction towards the closest hospital and tell any worker there that ‘She Said’ " I said in a whisper as he kept kicking me.

I nodded my head and swrlied myself upward my hand hitting his jaw. "Get your ass up and run! Don't you dare look back either" I shouted not taking my eyes off the man on the floor.

I kicked the gun away, we both looked at each other then fought for the gun. I got stabbed in the process but it was worth it for the gun.

I grinned then c****d the gun then pressed release. He shut his eyes and I knocked him unconscious. "i***t" The gun was emptied by me before I shot.

I ran an hand through my hair before it hit me, I slumped on the floor my eyes getting heavier per second. ‘If this is how I'll die, I'm quite satisfied then. ’

I smiled about to shut my eyes.

"Don't you dare shut your eyes!" I flung my eyes open grinning as I caught sight of Meka

"What took you so long?" I pouted as the medics lifted me on the stretcher.

Her eyes were red and swollen, her hands and teeth clenched in anger "Shut up, you're losing too much blood." She harshly wiped her eyes not wanting me to see her cry.

"Relax, I'll be fine. Just do me a favor and take care of the girl. Nothing must happen to her until I'm awake and healed. "I said in a soft whisper then lifted my heavy hand to cover my face.

Drifting off to the horizon.....

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I opened my eyes a groan slipping my lips. I sat up with difficulties and looked around the room. 'Badasses not even a single person could stay with me?' I hissed as I stood up removing all the i v connect to me.

Slowly I made my way to the door then gave it a light thug. I stepped out walking down the floor, refusing nurses who tried to help with a smile and ignoring doctors who tried to scold me.

I smiled at the receptionist "Hey Good day...Was a young girl admitted here on Tuesday evening?" I asked politely even though I owned the hospital.

She popped her gum giving me a funny look before nodding her head. "Room 29" she said and continued tapping her phone.

"Thanks" I left for room 29.

.......

I ran an hand through my hair, I finally changed from that funny looking patient wear now standing in front of room 29.

I took in a deep breath and gently opened the door. "Christopher!" I said with my hands clenched.

He was touching the poor girl with his dirty hands. "Get your filthy hands off her" I barked anger boiling in me.

"Chill lady" He smirked at me slowly raising his hands to signify he meant no harm.

"Meet my step daughter, Nicole" he added with a lopsided grin.

I stilled in shock.

"Step daughter!"