The Mysterious Demon

-Blake’s POV-

“Where is she?!”

I turned my head swiftly to look behind me at the opening doors to reveal two people, one barging in and the other calmly following behind. Surprisingly, the personalities were switched because it wasn’t Nick who was the one with the temper.

“Boys, if I don’t see my baby in the shape that I left her, I will slaughter you all!” Dominic shouted, pushing through me and the other guys whilst going deeper into her garage where we were all standing in. Nick stopped beside me and sighed whilst shaking his head.

“What’s she talkin’ about?” Jake asked him in a lower voice so Dominic couldn’t hear him. “Beats me,” “Did she get pregnant in the two months she was in jail?” Zack asked which made us chuckle as we walked, following Dominic in order to find out what she was talking about.

She ended up stopping in front of her motorbike which was currently covered by a sheet for protection. “I’ve missed you,” I hear her mumble which makes me smile. Her little quirks and interests such as this one never fail to make me happy.

Dominic then grabbed the sheet with both hands and pulled it off dramatically, revelling her bike in all its glory

Once the sheet landing on the floor, beside me I felt someone tense up. I looked to see Jake’s face had lost all of its colours and he watched Dominic study her bike in -what looked like- fear. This couldn’t be good.

“What did you do?” I asked in a hushed tone but before he could answer, a growl came from Dominic’s mouth which made me pay attention to her again.

“Why is it scratched?” She asked which made my eyes widened. Shit. I whipped my head back at Jake, mentally asking him what the fuck he thought he was doing but he didn’t look back at me, his eyes were fearfully stuck on Dominic who had now turned to face us all. She must have realized because of Jake’s expression who was guilty and threateningly stepped forward whilst Jake took a few steps back.

“Sis-” Nick tried to intervene between them, probably thinking that she was going to lash out at him which I expected too. Nick’s efforts were in vain though because she forcefully pushed him out of the way without breaking eye contact with Jake. Proceeding forward.

“Look, Dominic, it was a mistake I swear! The bike just looked so cool- I couldn’t help it! You know how it feels right? To want to ride a bike really badly? Plus it wasn’t even my fault, it was the guy-” my brother tried explaining but even I knew it was a lost cause.

In a quick movement, his collar was in Dominic’s hand and she brought him closer to her. I was so ready to watch my brother be punched or beat but, instead, she asked in a calm voice, “it’s amazing, isn’t it?”

This had made me defence my muscles and instead stand in confusion with the rest of the guys.

She let go of Jake and turned towards her bike again. Jake tried moving away from her in this time but she stopped him by wrapping an arm around his neck and held his shoulder in place. I could see the fear was still present in his eyes. “isn’t it?” Dominic asked again when she didn’t get a response the first time. This time though Jake nodded quickly.

“Y-yeah, it’s great,” “Good,” she replied, seemingly satisfied with that answer. She then let go of him completely and moved towards the bike. Jake relaxed a little at this which almost made me laugh, especially since he held the shoulder she was holding in what looked like pain.

However, Dominic wasn’t exactly done yet. She took out two helmets and put one on before tossing the other one take. “You had your fun, now you’re gonna have a little fun with me,” she said and although Jake was afraid, he did as Dominic wanted and was soon sitting on the seat behind her. “Comfy?” she asked and he nodded, holding onto her shoulders.

Before you knew it though, they were out of the room faster than my mind could register but I could still hear Jake’s scream echoing the building as they left which made me grin. “God has some mercy,” Jason mumbled which made us laugh.

Fifteen minutes had passed when I heard the same scream come back. “Get me off, get me off, get me off!” Jake shouted repeatedly as he scrambled off of the bike and taking off the helmet as -for some reason- his legs were shaking wich made him fall onto the floor.

Laughter came from Dominic as she watched him struggle, making me look at her with amusement. “Come on! It wasn’t that bad. It was fun!” She exclaimed which made Jake whip his head back at her as if she had said the unspeakable.

“Fun? You were riding at 130 miles per hour on a normal road! We nearly crashed into like three cars! And spread through a red light! I could have sworn you were trying to kill me!” my eyes widened and I wasn’t the only one who was surprised to hear this. In fact, I was surprised they made it back at all.

Dominic chuckled at what Jake had said but her smile faltered as she looked around the room. “Do you ride like that all the time?” Zack asked her but it seemed as if she didn’t hear him, she was focused on something else.

“Nick, did you find my necklace?” She asked and I turned to Nick who looked at Dominic before letting his head drop. ” I could only find your mask,” “so if other words, no?” she asked and he nodded. This reply must have upset her because I watched her curl her hands into fists before grabbing her phone out of her pocket and dialling a number, turning and waiting for it to ring.

The rest of the guys went back to whatever they were doing, Jason helping Jake up and taking him into a corner whilst Nick and I stayed with her.

“Hey Will,” Dominic greeted to whoever was on the phone which made my ears perk. “I need some bike help, I was wondering if you were free” she waited for a little, “you’re the best Will, I’ll see you soon,” and then ended the call.

Half an hour passed when there was a knock at the door which Dominic opened. The person who I assumed was William came in, hugging Dominic tightly which made me tense a little. Did they know each other personally? I thought to myself but decided to ask Nick later.

I watched as he took out some tools and paint and got in position to start working on Dominic’s scratch. He seemed really skilled in what he was doing but that wasn’t enough for me to trust him.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“You know,” he then started which made me put a hand on my knife just in case he tried anything. I couldn’t help it, it was instinct. Dominic on the other hand, who was leaning casually on a table behind him, looked right at him.

“You remind me of Arthur a lot,” he carried on which made me look at Nick who was now also looking straight at William. I knew Nick didn’t like talking about Arthur, mostly because he felt as if Arthur was a better brother to Dominic than himself and felt as if Dominic cared more for Arthur than him.

“Arthur? You know we weren’t blood-related right?” Dominic replied and he nodded, “I know, but you’ve got attributes of his personality. He had a side that he only showed on the streets. He was dangerous, he was feared, he was strong. You’re a lot like that. I guess it’s because he was the one who trained you first in what you know when it comes to fighting, isn’t it?” “yeah,” she said, almost sighing as if nostalgic. “Do you have his habit too?” he asked turning his body so he could see Dominic properly. Dominic on the other hand grinned and took out a pack of cigarettes, “you know it,” to which he nodded to and turned back to his work.

I glared at the pack and expected Nick to say something against it took but instead he just stood there as if he knew.

“Well, that should do it. Good as new.” William said after a little while and Dominic went forwards to check his work which she did with a satisfied smile. “Thanks, man, it’s perfect,” she said, handing him his money.

“By the way,” he started again and by this time I was starting to get a little annoyed of his presence as well as a little jealous.

“Your bodyguards have been glaring at me for quite some time, mind letting them know I’m not a threat?” he asked, amusement laced in his words.

“Bodyguards?” Dominic started looking around, “more like gang members mate. Getting their trust ain’t gonna happen any time soon. Oh and William, meet the leader – my brother- Nickolas,” William looked back at Nick with shock before relaxing again.

“Gang leader hm? Good luck with that, but I have to warn you, Dominic here is wanted by gangs all over the words. Before Arthur died he told me to protect her, you better do the same.”

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