Picture of Lukas.

I woke up in the morning to hear Adrian talking to someone on the phone. He was sitting on the bed and my head was on his lap. He was playing with my hair while talking on the phone. I have no idea how I landed in this position but I must say it was very comfortable. Just as I enjoyed it I heard Adrian's voice it was of shock. I quickly lifted my head and looked at him. But instead he got off the bed.

"Hello...What's the updates so far... What...Are you serious.... Everything else is fine? We'll be there..." He said and disconnected the call.

I looked at him questionly.

He knew what would be my question. It would obviously be about Sarah. As if reading my thoughts he answered.
"Lukas found her...she was safe but in a bad state...She's home and the doctor told she's out of danger but she needs rest" he told.

I thanked the Lord.

But in a bad state?

Oh god this is not happening.

"we....we need to go and see her then." I said getting up from the bed.

I highly doubt if Adrain wa gonna allow this to happen. Almost a year and I haven't gone back home or spoken about wanting to go back there. I don't know how he would react to this.

"sure you get ready I'll inform Kurt about this and I'll tell ky also to get ready" he said leaving the room as if it was no big deal.

Thank you Adrain.

I didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

Should I be happy that we found her?

Should I be sad that she's probably hurt?

For now I need to get there as soon as I can because she needs me. To be frank I need her. She's my moral support and I can't imagine anything happening to her.

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"Sarah" I called out to her from the entrance of the house we shared.

It feels so good to be back here.

But not like this.

I went to her bedroom and opened the door. She was lying on the bed with a few bandages but not any major injury. I ran and sat next to her on the bed. Ky followed me and sat on the other side of the bed. Seeing us with Sarah, Lukas who was with her the whole time left the room. Lukas had always been a sweet guy trying to make everyone laugh. He was more like a younger brother to me. When I would be sad or miss my home Lukas would cheer me up. He always had that signature messy hair.... His pants put dangerously low and those ocean blue eyes which could trap anyone. He looked more like a happy go lucky boy and a playboy. But today I saw a different Lukas. He indeed smiled at me but it was a tight smile. When I entered I saw him holding Sarah's hand and looking at her. His face showed worry. Though he tried to cover it up I could see it.

Does he?

No Ara don't jump into conclusions.

But maybe I should ask him.

Does he have a soft spot for Sarah?

I looked at her and saw that she was slowly trying to open her eyes. She opened her eyes and flicked it abit and then looked at me. She then looked at ky and we smiled at her. But she didn't smile instead, she cried. Tears were pouring her eyes. I know she would have freaked out. I held her hand. At first she flinched at my touch but then she gave in and allowed me to touch her. I rubbed her hand and soothed her.

"Shhh it's OK we are here" I said to her politely.

"yeah Sarah.....get well soon you need to show me more of those videos" ky said trying to make her smile.

But it didn't work.

She just closed her eyes and I could feel her hand grip on my hand become loose. She just woke up what's happening to her?

I started panicking.

"Sarah....Hey...." I said tapping her cheek a bit.

I looked at ky and she looked at me. Both were clueless as to what just happened and what we are supposed to do.

"ky....Why is she not opening her eyes....She just woke up..." I asked her worried. I kept rubbing her hands.

"Lukas... LU" ky started calling out for Lukas.

It was clear even she freaked out. He came in immediately.

Almost barged into the room.

"what's wrong with her.... She just woke up and again she...." I said.

She was always the strong one.

Emotionally.... Mentally everything and now seeing her like this was heartbreaking. At the back of my mind I knew somewhere it was my fault that she got pulled into all this shit.
"the doctor has given her strong painkillers and a mild dose of sleeping pill.....he said she won't be fully conscious for a while.... When she wakes up she'll feel drowsy and probably a little weak so it's best for her to stay in bed. This is not the first time she was woken up. It has happened before you'll could reach here as well. At first I too freaked the hell out but when I learnt why it was happening to her from doc I understood." Lukas said looking at Sarah the whole time.

I sighed in relief.

So it's nothing to worry it's just the meds that working on her. Ky and me got up and we covered Sarah and then all three of us left the room. We saw Kurt and Adrian downstairs. They were seated with Elias. They seemed to be in a deep conversation. I thought that this is the right time to talk to Lukas. Ky went and sat next to Kurt so it was just me and Lukas standing outside Sarah's room.

" how are you?" I asked breaking the silence between us.

Such a stupid question Ara.

Can't you how he is?

"I'm good " he said smiling at me.

I can't believe he actually answered that without thinking it was stupid of me for asking it.

OK Ara chuck the formalities and head to the point.

I'm really bad at beating around the bush.

"Lukas....if you don't mind.... Ahh....Can I ask you something " I asked him.

He looked at me and then nodded.

Stop being so embarrassing

This situation is so awkward.

Just shoot with the damn question Ara.

"go ahead" he said.

Yup Lukas.

One sec.

"I've noticed that you were worried for Sarah.... Probably more than all of us....do you have feelings for her ?" I asked.

Nope not exactly asked. I literally blurted out the last part.

"I.... I...no...no" he stuttered.

I knew he was lying.

His eyes told me he was lying.

His behavior told me he's lying.

"look Lukas I always told you that you remind me of my brother and when I miss him you are always there to lighten up my mood. You told you wanted a sister but never had one. So you considered me your sister. If ever you respected that relationship of ours please tell me..... Today I'm asking you not as Sarah's friend....but as Lukas' sister." I said to him.

Cliché.

He looked at me for a while.

Way to go Ara.

"Yes I love her....I lied to you about it earlier because I thought you won't like me being with her...I was scared of the fact that you won't approve our relationship and that our relationship will get damaged because of this." he said.

"Why do you love her? You just met her and your first meeting didn't go quiet well noting that it was a kidnaping scene and right now she's in a bad state. So what exactly did she do for you to make you feel this way towards her during this course of time?" I asked him.

"I knew her from before. Adrian told me to keep an eye on her since she was alone here and we needed to make sure that she doesn't get suspicious that you are kidnapped and reports this to the police. When Adrian told me to keep an eye on her. He meant to track her every move. Right from the time she gets up to the time she sleeps. But I decided to do it the Lukas way. I pretended to be her friend..... Uh... Well for the first few days I pretended to be her friend beause stalking someone is crazy. Everyone hates stockers and I didn't want anyone to hate me. So yeah we became good friends. At this time even I considered her my good friend. She was different and I liked her company. We used to share a lot of stuffs. She even used to talk about you and how much she missed you. We started dating only recently when we confessed our love during an argument. She decided to tell you the day she came to Adrian's house. But things were complicated between us. I hadn't told her I was in the Mafia. I should have told her. But I was scared of losing her. She always told me how deeply she dislikes violence and here my job is pure violence. She had no idea that I too was in the Mafia. She left early because she wanted to meet me and ask me as to why I hid my job from her. She was furious with me. So furious that she didn't realise leaving a Mafia's house without security meant inviting danger. She even texted me to meet up and I went to the location she told But by then all this fucked up and shit happened." He said.

That's some news to me.

"how did she know about you being in the mafia though? I didn't mention your name at all to her" I asked confused.

"She saw the same tatoo that I have on Adrian and apparently on Kurt when ky showed a picture of them do her and in the hallway she saw a picture of Kurt and me with guns in our hand and Adrian in the center. She's clever so she put the pieces together and figured it out" he replied.

Oh! That picture.

Honestly, I loved that picture.

It showed their aggressive side and who doesn't like an aggressive man who is gentle only to you.

"It's alright....I mean of course I'll be happy..... All I want is that you guys are happy in your lives....if you'll think you'll can go ahead with your relationship and if you'll find happiness in eachother then I'm the first one to support you'll. I'll talk to Adrian also if you want..." I said smiling.

I saw his eyes brighten.

This time he gave a genuine smile.

"but don't forget I haven't forgiven both of you'll.... Both have hidden this from me for such a long time....you'll owe me a treat" I said and we both laughed.

He hugged me unexpectedly.

It was the first time he hugged me. I hugged him back.

"Thank you" he said.

I gave him a light knock on his head.
"Stop acting stupid.....Thank you and all....By the way if you are thinking that I'm going to give in and reduce your punishment then no...You are treating me." I chuckled and so did he.

"yes ma'am" he said and saluted me and with that we both bursted out laughing.

Sarah you gotta get well soon.

I have alot to do for you guys.