Chapter 8

JEFF'S POV

Today was the day when Jake, Luca and me were to put our plan into action. I grabbed an apple from the fridge and left with my bike. I had a deal with Jake to have breakfast together. And today out of all other days, I didn't want to be late. After all, I was the main part of this mission.

I was being followed for about 15 minutes straight now. I thought it was just my stupid thinking. I thought of a way. I took a turn and went under the bridge which led to a crossroad at the end. After driving at a full speed, i finally reached the crossroad. I stopped my bike and took off my helmet. I turned around and looked everywhere, but there was no one. I took a few breaths and was about to put my helmet back when I saw a few black hummers with men in black suit standing in a ready go position to fire with guns at a corner on the opposite side of me.. From the looks, it seemed like it was Eric, the second-in-charge of security.

"What were they doing here? Aren't they suppose to be in the Mansion now?" I thought to myself.

Anyways, I was not going to let myself bother with them at any cost. They were the deadliest security in the whole city. But still, Eric was my brother. Suprised?! I am too!!

As i was about to put on my helmet, I was hit by a vehicle. My bike was crushed to pieces and I was.overthrown at the side. I flew like a ball thrown in the air ready to hit the ground. My whole life flashed in front of my eyes as a still in the movie. I fell down to the ground with a loud thud. I hit myself on a rock or something very hard. The pain was unbearable. I felt something flowing out, it was blood. I felt my legs go numb and I could not move.

I tried to look at the car, it was a black truck which hit me. The driver clicked a photo and left. I was vomitting blood.

I tried to get up but was about to fall back when 2 strong arms held me..

"Jonathan, stay with me.. Jonathan. Get a car here and call the hospital." The man who held me said.

"Jonathan.. are you listening to me. Jonathan.. Don't you sleep.. keep your eyes open." he added.

I pointed out to the truck which was running off. He looked at it and said,

"You, take 4 men and follow him.. I want him dead or alive.. MOVE NOW!!!"

"Yes, Sir" they said in unison and left.

I used all the last bit of strength I had and grabbed his shirt.

"Sa..ve me.." I said.

"Jonathan, you want to say something? Try saying it again for me please.." he muttered. " Why the hell is it taking time to get a single car here?? Unless you want to die today." he roared. He took of his blazer and pressed it against my head.

"Sa..ve.. sa..ve me...pl.. ease.. sa..."

And I was drowned in the ocean of darkness like that.

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JAKE'S POV

After i donated two bag of blood, I was given a glass of juice and an apple. I was hungry, I admit. I did not have my breakfast since I was waiting for Jeff to get there. We had a deal to have breakfast together and he sincerely followed. We did not become close, but we developed a bond of trust and brotherhood. Just like what I had with Luca, or maybe more than that.

I went out and found Eric sitting there. He was the one who carried Jeff to the hospital. His jacket was covered in blood, also his whole white shirt. His hands were covered in blood and there were stains on his face. Did he cry? Eric the stone cried?

I went and sat beside him. He immediately stood up and bowed.

"Young master.. I.." He started.

"Eric," I stopped him in between; he looked up to me. His eyes were bloodshot, his face red. He tried hard, but his tears gave him away.

"Sit here." I tapped the seat besides me.

He looked at me for a while to be sure and I nodded. He took it as a sign and came and sat besides me.

"Eric, I... I just wanted to say Thanks." I looked at him with one hand on his lap and said, "Thanks Eric."

"Young master, it was my duty." He said bowing his head.

"You can drop the formalities, Eric. You must be one two years elder to me. Call me Jake when we are alone. That's fine. And I don't take you as my bodyguards. You guys are my brothers. We are a family, you get it. If any one of you in hurt or injured, i feel the pain too. Just that.. Underworld Lord has to maintain his coldness or else the Hellsman name will be vanished forever." I said to him in a low voice.

"I know Jakey.. Ah.. I can call you Jakey right? Since you are younger to me and i don't have a brother. I was the only child, you know." He started getting comfortable.

I nodded with a smile.

"I thought this kid was a harm to you, Jakey. So I did not like him. But, during the past few days, when I saw him working late night or overnight like crazy just to get a whole mansion set up for good.. My whole concept about him changed. I.. I was on our mission.. you know the McLairs was transporting a new drug called metamorphine today. And we had orders from the Master to raid them and hand them over to the interpol. It was a secret mission and since you were busy, Master ordered to keep it from you." He said looking at me.

"I understand.. But.. Did you see the how and who was involved in it. 'Cause Luca already told me you guys recognised him and brought him here." I stared back at him.

"Jakey, he.." he wiped his tears, "he was hit in front of me.. I saw him fly in the air and hit the ground. He was lying in pool of blood, but he managed to stand. He was about to fall when I reached and held him. He pointed out to the truck and I sent my men to follow that piece of shit." He kept a hand on my shoulder and pressed a bit, "You know what, my men.. they are hounds.. they will get him dead or alive. You don't have to worry." His eyes were full of tears. He... I felt bad for him. I moved a little closer and hugged him.

"Eric, brother, don't cry. You're a stone man. Be strong. Jonathan is strong. He'll fight through this."

"Jakey, I carried him in my arms.. soaked in blood.. I.. He called me brother, Jakey. He called me brother. And the next day I find him lying in blood on the verge of dying." He hugged me a little tight and sobbed over my shoulders. His warm tears soaked my shirt.

After a while, I patted his back.

"Go home, and take some rest. I will ask Luca and others to take over. Come back in the morning. If there is anything, I will let you know. Hm?" I assured him.

"Fine.. I will be a call away.. just a call.." he said and left.

I felt a sudden tug at my heart and the person who came to my mind was 'Jeff'. I rushed to the ICU. I opened the door and walked him slowly. I could hear the beeping sounds of the monitor and the other machines connected to him.

He was covered with white taped which had blood on them. Over his head, on his abdomen, his hands and legs. He was just.. covered in white tapes. He looked awful, but still his face shined bright. He still had that innocent look on his face except that he wasn't wearing his glasses.

I walked upto his bed and sat on the stool. I looked at him. This boy made me so restless even before I met him. And now that I have met him, he makes me go crazy. Maybe it's just because I was too into finding him since last many years and so I developed this thing. Maybe it's just attraction. But, when i went to club a few days before and had women all over me, I did not feel a thing. Seeing them naked, did not turn me on as much as when i saw him working so focused in the office late night that day.

I slowly held his hand. My heart ached.

"Jonathan..." Then i realised he won't be able to hear me as he was unconscious. So i changed to his real name.

"Jeff.. I know it's you Jeff. Ever since that unlucky day, I have tried searching you. I was sent to Seattle so as to avoid any harm. I always asked Luca to find information on you. Where were you hiding?? I am sorry.. I know.. I am late. I wasn't allowed to come to Alaska untill a few days back when my father's condition started to worsen." I held his hand more tight and this time against my cheek. My tears did not stop.

"I.. I have alot to tell you.. alot to talk to you about. I was there when Alisha called you Jeff. That's when I came to know your true identity. I even know about Celia's and your actual identity. But, before that, you have to wake up. I.. can't bear to see you like this baby.. Please.. please wake up.." i said through my sobs..

I realised I called him baby. I regretted at first, but then I thought, "He is like a baby. Making me worry all the time. Having me wrapped around his fingers."

"Please wake up soon.. Don't make me wait anymore. We still have alot of things to do together. We haven't even started and you are here, trying to ditch me in between.. I... I don't allow that you know. I am The Underworld Lord, Jake Richard Hellsman.. The coldest man, the ruthless and cruelest person to be found in US. Without my permission, you can't leave me. Do you understand that, Jeff Crawford??" I kissed his hand and cried.

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The coldest man was becoming warm, his ruthless being was slowly being turned to gentle kind being. He knew he started changing.. The changes in him were noticed by those close to him. And a few of them even knew the reason and person who turned him into this. And they owed him for this...