" take a seat would you?"
Despite how intimidating Arthur looks I sit down. So this is the leader......
The one who is in charge of the house of gangsters. If you ask me: this so unfair. My father created this gang affiliation. Yet he doesn't hand on the family heritage to his only child. His beloved daughter. Instead he hands it all to this gangster want to be. What does this kid have that I don't?

" The names arthur-"
" No one asked" I blurt out of know here.
Arthur is silent at first he looks out the window before shutting the blinds. He sits back down the lamp pointing towards me. He grins and taps his finger on the desk impatiently. As if I'm supposed to apologize. Over my dead body will I apologize to him.
" So I'm guessing your not so fond of me. That's fine after all I do kill and slaughter people for a living. We all do technically.-"
"My names Marianne Carter Lynn. I won't sit here being bossed around by someone who thinks there as cool as a ice pop. I'm not some damnsel in distress.-"
Arthur slams a Peice of paper on the desk in front of me. I'm silent AS I read over it. It's a agreement form. The form says that Arthur will protect me for further notice. Arthur's signature is at the bottom in red Ink. You'll never believe who signed off this contract.
At the top of the paper is my father's cursive signature. He signed this agreement.
Suddenly I arise with anger as I stand up. Arthur grins at me as I start yelling.
" I'm not a prisoner! And I won't stand here and just agree to this contract!"

I crumple the paper and toss it across the room. I'm so angry I could just tear apart this hole damn office. Why does my dad think I'm weak! That I'll never amount to anything. I'm not weak.....
Am I?
" I'm going to stay here like the contract says but I swear to God if you get in my way you'll be the first person on my list to kill is that clear?"
I snarl in his face. Arthur nods as he bites his lip.
" You can try to stay away from me Mari. But we both know that's impossible"
Arthur stands up and walks towards me. He stands inches away from my face giving me the death stare. But I won't go down this easily. I stand tall my face really close to Arthur's. My eyes wide as I stare deep into his dark eyes. I can feel his hot breath on me as  a smile appears on my face.
" You don't know what your getting yourself into"
Arthur says in a dark optimistic voice. I let out a scoff and raise my eyebrow. Just the way my father taught me. We call it the intimidating Carter brow.
Arthur stops smiling as he stares at me. Shocked that I can do the same facial expressions as my father.
" Stay out of my way or else"
Then I storm out of his office. After shutting the door tight I lean against the wall: letting out a content sigh.
Did I really just mouth off to my father's strictest gang member?
My phone rings as I check the caller id. A unknown number from California?
Despite my hesitation I answer the call. Curious on who would be calling me around this hour.
" Hello?"
" You really thought it was that easy did u?"
A nearly drop my phone as I realize who just called me. General 48....
I look around checking that no one can follow me as I head down the hall to the bathroom. I lock the door and shut the light. Then after a few seconds I speak.
" What do u want?"
I ask in a not so friendly tone.
" Look kiddo you have no choice but to give up. No matter how far you are. No matter how long you take to find your father. I won't stop untill I get what I need."
I can't help but let out a small laugh as I roll my eyes. Does he really think he's scaring me? I'm more over flattered that he's still trying to kidnap me. Wait. What exactly does general 48 want?
" What do u want? And what does any of this have to do with me...."
I ask out of my own curiosity.
The other line is silent for a second but after a while general 48 answers back. The one word sending chills down my spine.
"REVENGE"

A knock on the bathroom door startles me as I jump ten feet. The door knob rustles and i realize if I was to get caught speaking to general 48: the others might think bad.
" This isn't over"
I say in a cold voice, then I hang up the phone. Unlocking the bathroom door I swing the door open anxiously.
I swear to God if it's Arthur I'm going to beat his ass to a bloody pulse.
" Oh sorry sugar cube"
To my surprise it's just Leon. I smile at him and nod " it's okay"
Then I quickly wander off. Becks is down stairs eating what looks to be microwaved Mac and cheese. She's sitting alone. It's rather silent then usual.
" Hey Mari you hungry?"
" No thanks I'm just going to go and take a nap."
I plop on the recliner chair and lay there tired and weak. Today was too much for me. Between the ambush, meeting the gangsters,  arguing with Arthur, and let's not forget general 48.
My mind is jumbled as I shut my eyes. All I can think about is what general 48 meant when he said " revenge"
As I drift off to sleep I begin to dream of the good old days.
When my mother was alive......