The team was a bundle of nerves as Alex was ushered out of the door by Sharon. She turned just before stepping out and looked to Nicky and Piper who were standing by the sofa looking extremely stressed.
Piper gave a small smile and rushed over to her. "No matter what happens, we love you, Al. None of this is your fault." She pressed a kiss on the side of Alex's mouth, gave her hand a quick squeeze and then resumed her place beside Nicky in the lounge.
Alex was briefed by Sharon on what was going to happen and then she was taken inside a large van which was full of screens and buttons. She was handed a headpiece and was instructed that the team leader would be able to hear everything she was saying but she needed to be clear in her directions.
The police team were armed and spread out around the mansion, covering all exits and gates. The officer Alex was guiding gave the all clear and Alex directed him through the main door. No one was in the lobby since it was night time, Alex knew they mostly stayed in the main hall when they were drinking and playing poker on a night time.
"Through the door to your right, there's a small hallway and then two rooms opposite each other, the room to the right, I think that might be where they have her."
Alex was sweating as she watched on the footage as the officer crept down the hallway, occasionally turning to check he wasn't being followed, gun at the ready.
He slowly swung the door open and found Lorna lying on a bed, bound and gagged. Her nose bleeding, unconscious. Just as he approached her the door closed behind him and Kubra stepped out of the darkness.
"So, you thought I wouldn't expect Alexandra to lead you here sooner or later, did you? You were wrong. I have an armed team upstairs and your little friend here is rigged with an electric band. One push of a button from me and she's fried. We wouldn't want that to happen now, would we?"
Alex shrieked. "THAT FUCKER!" She stood and was swiftly pushed back down into her seat by Sharon who was now looking extremely concerned.
"The officer backed up and stood between Lorna and Kubra in the room. "Look, Mr Balik, We have your house surrounded. None of this ends well for you so you need to surrender yourself and come with us. It's over."
Kubra laughed and stepped closer to the officer who now had his weapon drawn, pointed straight at Kubra's head.
"GET DOWN ON THE GROUND."
"Kubra laughed again and took a step closer to the officer. "This can all be over if you just bring Alexandra in here to me so we can have a little discussion about all the trouble she has caused my business in the last few years. Lorna will be free and I will have my best men come and talk to you about any arrangements you might like between the law enforcement and myself. Everyone has a price, do they not?"
"GET DOWN ON THE GROUND MR BALIK."
Alex stood and removed her head set. " I have to go in there. He's going to kill Lorna and the officer! I know how to negotiate with him. I could go in, bargain with him and it will be fine."
Sharon again, pushed Alex back down into her seat. "You really think he's going to let you go if you go in there, Alex? No, he will kill you all. Now stay seated. I have the room surrounded by officers. On the go ahead Kubra won't be alive to negotiate with anymore."
Alex sat down, eyes brimming with tears. She hadn't felt this stressed since Piper left her in Paris all those years ago. She could barely breathe.
"Kubra raised A small pad with two buttons on it. "One is high voltage, one is kill switch to stop all of this. Your choice."
"The officer waited to hear what he should do. "MR BALIK. I'M GOING TO ASK YOU ONE MORE TIME. GET ON THE GROUND."
"Such a shame. This could have all ended so well for everyone involved but it has come to this."
"He raised his hand and attempted to press the button.
*BANG BANG BANG*
A series of Loud bangs filled the air and Alex shrieked in pain as she removed the headset, ears ringing from the loud sound, Panic setting in.
"She dropped to the floor on her hands and knees, gasping for air, gripped by a full on panic attack at what had just happened.
A sudden burst of people yelling and rushing around in an explosion of energy all around her.
The ringing in her ears turned into Sharon yelling her name. "ALEX, ALEX, get up! We have to go! They were expecting us."
Sharon tugged hard on Alex's arm and she was up and running. Blindly following Sharon to a car across the way when suddenly, Fahri was standing in front of them.
Alex gasped. Adrenaline coursing through her veins, the wind knocked out of her. Head spinning, she grabbed on to Sharon. "Get behind me!" Sharon didn't move.
"Fahri, the house is surrounded by cops. Just run. It doesn't have to be like this. We worked well together, we went our separate ways. Let's leave it there and move on." Alex's voice was dry and hoarse.
"Do you have any idea what you have done, Alex? Kubra ordered me to kill you. You know I have no choice."
"He pulled out a gun and pointed it at Alex.
*BANG*
Everything went white and Alex felt a searing pain in her side.
Sharon was on the ground, gun in her hand, Fahri was lying opposite them, eyes glassed over, blood seeping from his open mouth.
Alex dragged herself over to an unconscious Sharon, she didn't recognize the distant screams as her own as everything faded out to black.
Authors note: I'm so sorry, again guys! what on earth. Every time I upload it looks like it has gone through ok and then when I check back it's full of code! I've tried a different program to write on initially but it hasn't worked. I can't remember how I used to do it and I'm so much more sleep deprived than I used to be. Onward and upward!
Lise xx
