Chapter Twelve - Rats!
"Your sister?" I clarify.
"Yes." Ren says angrily.
"Do you know where he has her?" I ask cautiously.
"No." He replies.
"...I think I can find out...If you let my friend go, we will help you." I placate.
"I don't believe you." He hisses.
"I knew him in university, the reason we are tracking him down is he threatened somebody I...love. Please Ren, let us help you." I beg.
"..." No reply, the knife is still at Liem's throat.
"What do you have to lose?" I say desperately.
"Absolutely nothing." He says releasing Liem from his grip.
"We will help you find your sister, I promise." I say extending my hand. He looks at me for a moment, then brings my hand to his lips and kisses it.
"Thank you." He says softly.
"You're welcome." I reply.
"I'll go pack my things." He says. He leaves the room and I let out a heavy sigh. Liem's eyes are wide his hand is on his neck.
"Keyland. You saved my life." He gasps.
"Oh don't be so melodramatic." I say dismissively.
"I'm serious..." He replied.
"..." I don't know how to reply to that, so I stay silent.
"So how are you going to find out where his sister is?" Liem asks.
"I'm going to ask." I say taking a shuddering breath.
"You are going to ask Moriarty??!! No way, it's way to dangerous!" He exclaims.
"The last time I checked you aren't in charge of me." I reply angrily.
"You bet your sorry arse I am! I'm your body guard!" Liem yells.
"I'm not a child I no longer need protecting!" I reply vehemently.
"You can't defend yourself! You are as defenseless as a child! In fact I think a child is more wise than you!" He spits.
"Excuse me?!" I yell.
"You trust everyone Keyland! This Moriarty guy is bad news!" Liem says condescendingly.
"You think I don't know that?! Why did you think I came to Ireland! I couldn't let him hurt Sherlock." I say defensively.
"You really love him don't you!" Liem says shocked.
"Yeah he is my best friend." I reply.
"No I mean you love, love him." Liem spits.
"What?! Where did you get that idea?!"
"A little birdy told me." He replies sarcastically. He he stands up angrily. "I have to go. Ren will get you safely home." Liem said storming out the door. I heard the door slam behind him. Ren came out of the hallway with a large bag over his shoulder.
"That man is madly in love with you." He states quietly.
"What really?!" I gasp.
"Yes." He replies in a taciturn fashion.
"Another one? Rats!" I exclaim.
"Yes I've been meaning to talk to an exterminator." he says.
"Not what I meant but okay. Come on lets get you home." I smile.
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