[ A/N: Okay, I think I fucked Ashes up. He is only
meant to be a subtle yandere, but his personality's
just so open. Grr Whatever I will go with the flow.
Also, I do hope no one is attached to any characters
yet. I might suddenly decide to be cruel and— just kidding. Hehe ]

[ The first I did when I woke up in the morning is to
write the new part. Wow, I'm very productive; but
this may be my last update for the holy week break.
I'll then return in Wednesday or possibly Thursday? ]

==== Chapter 8   [ Part 4 ] ====

Struggling, you try to stop from running and pulling your hand away; so that Ashes will slow down, and Father will catch up to them. But the red-haired man quickly realizes what you're doing. He maintains a firm grip on you, even almost deciding to just carry you; but that certainly isn't a good idea now. You father is in a very near distance. Held in his hand is a shoe.

"You'd better stop that!"

Ashes growls when you continue doing your thing. You flinch but continue anyways. He likes you, right?! Then Ashes wouldn't dare to hurt you even when you are soo annoying him right now.

"Where are you taking me anyways?" You question the young man when you realize that you guys are actually heading to the elevator. Ashes cocks his head to. A huge smile is plastered on his face, and you certainly are not pleased to see it.

"Home."

In your friend's house, we see Peach patiently waiting for your arrival. She sighs and stares down at the time. 3: 04 P.M. It's already afternoon. The girl has called you a few hours ago, but why are you not still here?! Slowly, Peach has worry expressed on her face. She starts to pace inside the room, moving back and forth. The silver- haired man meanwhile is sleeping... but one can definitely hear those growls making a noise from his stomach.

"She isn't here yet?" Dante ask.

"Yes!"

Peach answers out loud, almost irritated by his question.. She settles her gaze on her phone and begins typing on it. Dante rolls his eyes. This girl—

"Why don't we just insert feeding tubes on him again, so we don't have to call for that bitch's help?" He suggests, trying to be helpful. Well, actually, he does not want that bitch to go come and see their house. Also, it would be a huge trouble if she suddenly sees the blood room. Well.. Dante would love to kill her, but she's a tool, okay?! He takes a sit on a chair.

Actually that's not even a bad suggestion, but Peach isn't happy to hear such a suggestion. Her blue eyes gets teary as she thinks back to her cousin's state before.

"No! And don't you ever suggest that again!" As Peach busies herself with her phone, the other person suddenly gets a glimpse of Alessio. Since the door is open, Dante happens to see his Boss wiping his hands on his shirt. A huge blood completely stains it. So Boss has been in the blood room all this time. I guess I will have to call those shits again.

The young man stands up and leaves the room. A phone ready in Dante's hands.. Peace notices his departure and sighs, a bit relieved that his annoying self has finally left. Peach focuses her attention again on the phone. Her lips immediately curves down. And so far— there aren't any replies from her.

You didn't ditch me, right?

Anyways, you and Ashes aren't able to enter the elevator. Thank goodness. Since the weird chase ended when your father borrows a gun from some guard and begins aiming that dangerous weapon to the young man. "Let go of her. Or else I'll shoot! I swear to the Heavens. I swear!" Your dad yells.

"Sir. Sir, you have to give me my gun!"

Your dad does not pay attention to the security staff. He just wants your daughter beside him right now, safe. He almost wants to cry when you are suddenly being pulled away from him by that stranger. Ashes. Ashes, that's his name, right? He'll really turn him into ashes! He shouts once more.

"I'll really shoot!"

"Ashes, please. You have to stop," you plead to the man. Ashes is not really afraid by the gun since your father is probably a wimp. He might not even know how to use a gun. Also, he is nearly shot by Dante two days ago; and Ashes came out of it, unscratched.

"Ashes."

Oh, your voice. It's so sweet and so fragile. And when he turns his gaze towards you, his heart almost aches due to you giving him that teary gaze. Why are you giving him that gaze? He didn't hurt you. He has never meant to hurt you.

"Ashes, please."

The young man thinks for a few seconds, having a quiet, internal war in his mind. But he soon lets you go since... Ashes doesn't want to see those teary eyes anymore. You are his anyways. Even when he does not bring you home. You are his, completely his. "Fine,"  he breathes out, and you nearly smile.

You quickly run to your father, hugging him. Your father hugs you back, almost squeezing you to death. The guard takes that opportunity to retrieve his gun. Ashes — in the other hand— can't comprehend the situation before him. You'rs hugging your father, that trash, like that. Why— why are you so affectionate to each other? He thought... Ashes thought that you're being mistreated by your own father.

"Are you okay? Did he hurt you?!" Your father begins to scan for any injuries or anything but sees nothing. A sigh escapes his lips, and that's a sigh of relief. You then turn your attention to Ashes, who is still staring at the two of you. His eyes are a bit wide, and the poor guy seems soo confused by everything.

"We're actually pretty close, Ashes. You do not have to protect me from Dad," you tell him with a smile. Ashes continued staring at you, wide-eyed. Then his eyes fall down to the hand that once holds your wrist. So — So, your dad is close to you?

Dad does not seem amused when you give that kidnapper that sweet smile of yours. Anyways, he'll shoot him even when Ashes did let go of you. Unfortunately, the security guard has already retrieved it back. The guard is also not pleased with what just happened. "Sir, you have to come and follow me. My management wants to talk to you," he says after talking to his walkie-talkie.

"Can't that just wait?!" Dad screams at the guard, "I still have to talk to the guy who kidnapped my daughter!" He isn't given the time anymore. Handcuffs is just placed on him. Your eyes widen as you try to prevent the guard, but it's too late anyways.

"You can do that later... " the security guard tells him and drags your dad away. You follow them; and to your shock, Ashes — the cause of your current situation — also trails behind you three. Well, thankfully Ashes did; so they will be able to explain what clearly happened.

"I'm sorry." You hear him mumble.

"It's fine," you reply back, just sighing after.