Part Ten: Anxiety in defense mode

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Chapter Ten: Anxiety in defense mode

TANYA’S POV

I could smell the fear in the room and I loved it. I feigned distress and panic over the situation. ”Oh My God, if someone is after Raymeera and the baby we have to keep them safe at any cost.”

The truth was, I had no intention of going after Ray. I was going to make her suffer the way I had suffered. I had finished all of the letters last night and their delivery dates were set. Trevor pulled  me close, thinking I really was in a panic, and tried to calm me.

I turned into his chest and smiled. The game was now on.

KITA’S POV

“We are all going to need to keep us safe and protected. The only one’s not at risk so far are Tanya and Trevor. We could always use more hands on deck but if you’d prefer to stay out of this, I understand.”

Trevor stood up, “This is my family, your fight is my fight.” We all glanced at Tanya, waiting for her answer. She didn’t hesitate at all, she said she would do anything to keep Ray and the baby safe.

Kita proceeded on her speech. “Alright then, Andy and Joe will train us on swords and Ray will supervise and tell us where we’re going wrong – we all know the ones in the house are not ornamental. Tanya, we are leaving you in charge of keeping Ray safe and ensuring her well-being.” Everyone was in agreeance with this idea and Tanya nodded accepting her responsibility.

“Crys and I will handle shooting. There is a gun in each room in the right hand side drawer by each bed. Last drawer. I suggest we all move back into the compound until we are sure all is clear.” Again, everyone agreed.

We had a wedding to plan, a baby on the way, a company to start up and all of this in the middle of a war. This time, I was not going to let anything stop my god child from being born.

CRYSTAL’S POV – AFTER THE BOYS ARRIVE BACK FROM FITTINGS

I stood behind Nick as he aimed at the target. “Too high baby. Aim at shoulder lever and try again.” He aimed lower this time and the shot was closer than his previous attempts. “Well done baby. Keep practising.”

Tanya’s shooting was spot on and she hit the target’s almost every time. I patted her shoulder, I may not like her that much but she was keeping my family safe and I was grateful for it. “You’re doing really well Tanya. Have you done this before?” She shrugged her shoulders and took another shot. “I grew up in a rough neighbourhood.”

Kita was supervising Trevor who was catching on fast. We all needed the practise and Kita and I would also do a bit of target shooting later.

Andy and Joe were sparring as Ray supervised giving them both instructions as they went along giving them both a competitive edge.

We spent most of the day switching between different forms of self-defense until we all went our separate ways to move back into the compound.

ANDY’S POV

My fiancée, baby and best friends lives were all being threatened. I thought of this as Joe and I went at each other with swords. There was safety in numbers and we had numbers alright. The problem was that we had no idea of who or how many we were up against.

Tanya had agreed on helping. I wasn’t completely sure of her intentions but they seemed honourable. I didn’t really care; all that mattered was safety.

TANYA’S POV – AFTER TRAINING

I hadn’t counted on them insisting we all move into the compound. I had to figure out a way to conceal the letters and deliver them anonymously. I also needed an extra letter to let them know I was aware of what was going on. I had an idea and picked up my phone, dialling Ray.

“Sweety, I’m trying to find someone to check on my cat and the apartment for me so I might be a little late coming back.”

She seemed okay with it and told me to let her know when I was on my way so they could time the drive in case something happened to me. As I hung up, I laughed at the insinuation that I was in danger.

I got my gloves on and did the impromptu letter then hollowed out the bottom of my suitcase and concealed the letters in them.

Problems solved.

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