Chapter 26
Her First Kill
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"Where are we anyway?
"Canada
"I thought you were joking, we got here in no time at all," Leila said
"The tunnel will do that," Soule said rolling his eyes
As, Soule turned to go to a different room, Leila asked," Soule, would you stay and eat with me, I would like us to get to know each, I mean we do have this madness in common, Leila half laughed
She needed Soule to be on her side, this shit was freaking her out, this guy is nuts, so is Soule but better to have him on my side than his side. They seem to dislike each other ," Leila thought to herself.
"Please, did you grow up in the town as me
"Yes, Lancaster
"Morecambe
Seeing Soule calm down, made Leila calm down, it looked like it could turn into something that neither could come back from.
Both Johnson and Soule sat down with Leila, and they began to eat quietly at first, till Leila asked about this game and is it true that it was created in the 1500s by our Great Great Grandad.
Johnson suddenly had a look of happiness on his face, and began to explain how everything works and why we are so protective about when someone goes out and does their first kill.
"It all started back in the 1500s, when our family decided they were bored, as they have all the money in the world, bought everything they wanted but wanted more, the family loved the game of chess. It was decided many years ago that the ROOK would decide who lived and who died. You see the KNIGHT can more anywhere and at any time. Three parchments pieces of paper and three targets. Not someone we know, just some random person, who is unlucky enough to be chosen by us THE CHESSMEN. When the knight decides on who is the unfortunate target. Someone is sent out to complete the mission. Once the mission is completed, the game will make its next more. The game has been ongoing for centuries," Explained Johnson. I am so happy that you are joining us, to carry on our mission and hopefully my grand children will also join the fold one day when they are older. The game consists of many professional indivuals from all different backgrounds. Lawyers, judges, police officers, detectives, nurses, doctors, local MPs, celebrities, movie producers.
"Is that how you managed to keep from being caught? ," Leila asked
"Yes. Soule kept me updated on every more that has been going on with the investigation for the Unknown killer murders. Also, there are cameras that were built into the walls of Morecambe and Lancaster Police stations, that we put there by both super intendents of the times. Who were also apart of the game.
"What are the rules of introducing someone into the game, how do you make sure that they wont tell anyone
"The rule is if you bring someone into the fold, That you are responsable for them and if they step out of line, then not only will they be dealt with but the person who brought them in will also be dealt with in the same way.
"What if someone wants to leave the fold
"Then there is only one way out and that is DEATH. We cant risk someone talking or slipping up. So, the only way out is with your life," Explained Johnson and that will be your first mission, as we have a person that has been apart of the game for the last three years and had decided they need to be out of this. Paul Frank will need to be terminated with immediate affect. When you have terminated him you will need to place this item in their mouth.
"Is that a KNIGHT from the chess board
"Yes. It is...
Fucking hell, what have I got myself into, I mean I have no other choice at this point.
"When do I go, I will have it completed quite quickly. Just tell me all I need to know, so I can get this out of the way and we can move onto the next target," Leila said sounding confident.
Looking at Leila, Johnson saw a confidence in her that he hadnt seen in Soule since he revealed himself to him. He saw himself in Leila, this woman that was his own blood. Had the same enjoyment as he and his family have had since the game began.
"Okey, tomorrow you will complete your mission, but remember if you get caught, there isnt anything I can do for you, rest for tonight, get some sleeps and keep my grandbaby comfortable for now," Johnson said.
After, eating and getting to know her dad and brother, she learnt that Soule had grown up not more than 30 minutes from where she herself lived with her mother and brothers. That his mother was crack head and was a escort to pay for his fixes, that she would beat Soule just for the fun of it, she would let male friends rape rape him and make him do sexual stuff to them. His mother practically pimped him out to punters. Soule would be left alone for days on end, while his mother would be out doing god knows what with god knows who. Soule was left to fend for himself, he would be left with left over food to feed himself, there wasnt any family around to help and care for him. His grandparents died years before he was born. Soule managed to escape when he turned 16 years old , slept on the streets for over two years then managed to find a place in a shelter for young homeless people, got himself into college and after 3 years graduated with honours and joined the police force as a call operator. Johnson introduced himself about 6 months later and pulled Soule into the fold.
"Why didnt you come forward sooner, if you were watching both of us all along," I asked
"I wasnt watching you both all the time, I did have to go away for awhile, to a different country when Marcus nearly go us caught. I did deal with Soule mother and her life was terminated a long time ago. If I had seen what was happening all those years ago, I would of removed him straight away, same thing that happened to your mother. I made sure she would never hurt you ever again. We also took care of the rapist bastards that hurt my boy
"You did?," asked Soule
"Of course I did, you are my son and I may be a bad guy myself but never in my life have I hurt someone like that and never would. I wasnt there to protect either of you for a long time, but when I found out what had been happening, I hunted down everyone of them and made them pay badly," Johnson explained
"You took out my mother,"I asked sound surprised
"Yes, sweetheart. She took my first grandchild away from you and me, she never protected you, even your brothers left because of how bad she was to all of you
Hitting nearly midnight, we all decided it was time to sleep or try and sleep, it isnt like anyone knows where we are. Johnson showed Leila to her room, it was like an apartment, own kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms, all furnished for me and the baby.
"Night," each said to each other
8.00am waking up to a knock on my apartment door, Johnson had brought me a coffee and full breakfast.
"Thank you and morning
"Morning to you too darling," Johnson said cheerful
"Thank you this is lovely, that is one of the best sleeps ive had in a very long time
"Today is a busy and exciting day for you, you get to really come into the fold, Paul Franks is at work law firm, he will be leaving at 2.00pm today. He then goes straight home, where he will stay in his home office for at least four hours before he will go downstairs to his wife and children. So, you will have enough time to get in do your thing and leave with no one knowing that you have been near," Johnson explained in a very happy tone of voice
"Do you have the layout of his home? So I can have a look and familaise myself with his property and where the home office is. I want to make sure there isnt any silent trip alarm that goes straight to the police station or to the feds. Are you sure he hasnt spoken to the police or feds and there is no chance of the house being watched," Asked Leila
Just watching and listening to this baby girl, be so into this, Johnson was feeling very proud. " No baby girl, I have been keeping an eye on him and his family for some time now and there isn't anyone that watching except from me," Replied Johnson
As, Johnson passed the file over to Leila that contained all the information about Paul Franks, the unit door opened and in walked an older version of Johnson. " Leila sweetheart, it is lovely to finally meet you,"
"Dad.
"Son.
"Leila this is your grandfather Derek Johnson Senior
Looking between my dad and Soule. Then at this man
"A lot has happened in the last two days
Senior laughed" I heard and it really is my dear, and it looks like you have one more thing to take care off
Looking down at the file" I do," Leila responded
Derek Johnson Snr, was watching Leila as she looked at the file in her hand, the file that would cement her to the family and the game for the rest of her living life.
"I am doing this today, Dad. I can do this, instead of waiting. I want this done and finished today
"Okey, let me know when you are ready to leave," Johnson said
"I want to go now. Give me 5 mintues and I will be ready.
"Do you think she is ready to do this, we dont need another fuck up Derek, " Snr said sounding annoyed but concerned
"She ready, I believe she can do this, " Johnson replied
After, what seemed like an hour but was only 5 minutes, Leila explained that she was ready to go, she explained that she had ready the file many times, and believed she knew Paul Frank enough to be able to get in and out without being seen.
Walking down the daunting tunnels to the car, an old ford fiesta, that had seen better days, was a off sky blue, with tints of black underneath, where the car had been orginally black when brand new. The seats had seen better days , as the fabric was coming away from the seams, the glove box lid was barley holding on. The cars mirrors were all ready to come off. But the good thing is the radio did still work, blasting out Madonna ( Like a virgin). Making our way out of the tunnel from canada, the car made a sharpe turn right back towards the UK. Driving for over an hour and half, we then came out at the same entrance we entered when arriving.
"You need a new car and are you sure that this car hasnt been linked, spotted, or anything that can get us caught , because when Mike finds out I have escaped, he wont stop till he finds me," Explained Leila
"Trust me, Your husband isnt as smart of he thinks he is. Dad has been watching you and Mike from the day you got together. Not one of you noticed he was watching, or that he was only ever ten mintues away from you at all times," Soule replied, so I am sure that we are safe.
Turning into Carnforth, making our way down Cray way, Soule pulled into a isolated area at the top of the way. " Your up sis.
Existing the car, Leila made sure she had everything she required to complete the mission, she had all black on, with her gloves, feet covers and head wear, arriving at the the back door, Leila put in the door code, waiting to hear it unlock, so she was able to walk into the home without setting any alarms off. The house was decorated by Pauls Wife, as is was very colourful.. All the cushions were, a light green with a tint of orange and green. The curtains with a different Green but lovely. The house was filled with pictures of their family, their memories, the life they had all lived together.
Luck would have it that Paul Franks was in his study, as if he knew this moment was coming, no matter what he did or said. "Hi Paul," Leila said as she walked into the study. " You know why I am here dont you?
"Yes, please is there any way you can show mercy, I have children and my wife, the love of my life. I am begging you," Paul begged
"You didnt want to give anyone else mercy did you Paul, when you were fully playing the game, how many people's lifes have you taken without any amount of mercy whatso ever, you were quite happy to take, wasnt there a target that begged you to please not do this to her, as she was pregnant at the time. But you still went ahead and completed your mission my friend
"I know, I feel so ashamed, please have some mercy
"No, Paul, that isnt how this works," Leila said as she made her way around the back of Paul, where a sharpe stings was placed around Paul's neck. Leila pulled till there was no more to pull. Paul Franks was officially dead. Leila placed the KNIGHT into Pauls mouth, then left out the back door, making sure to not leave any trace of herself or the game, and went back to the car. Got in the back and told Soule the mission was completed and it was time to leave