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Recap: He opened the folder and looked for some details of this person his friends are so close to. He saw a picture of a stunning brunette with her name printed below it. "Robin Scherbatsky.."
Chapter 5
Robin woke up to the sound of someone knocking on the door. She looked around. She slept on the couch. She must have been more tired than she thought she was. She rubbed her eyes and went towards the door. Who would visit her at this time? She held on to the handle. She was having second thoughts of opening it. Maybe she should pretend that she wasn't there. She battled with her mind. She pushed away the laziness and opened the door only to find Lily with a basket of fruits.
"Oh. Hey 'Lil." Robin greeted with a yawn.
"Hey. Are you tired? I could go tomorrow." Lily said feeling bad that she woke up her best friend.
"No. It's fine. Come in." Robin gestured politely as she took the basket of fruits. Lily smiled and went in her friend's borrowed apartment. "How'd you know I was here?" Robin asked as she checked her phone to see of she already texted Lily.
"Barney told me." Lily said as she went directly to the fridge and found some beer stocked in it. She took two and opened both bottles. She gave one to Robin. "So, how was Washington?" Lily said as she sat down Robin's couch.
"Terrible. I thought I was actually free from..." Robin paused and shrugged. "..him" Robin spat out with disgust and venom in her voice. Lily tried to understand her friend. She knew how much pain and agony Robin's father has caused Robin. She was there first hand to see it.
It's was Lily's birthday. She was celebrating it in Vancouver so she could spend it with Robin. She asked Marshall if she could go alone and after days of arguing, he finally let her. She knew that if Marshall tagged along it would be awkward for her and Robin. Besides, she and Robin has been planning this for so long, she didn't want Marshall to ruin it. It was their first girl's night in six years. It had been great. The day has been good so far until dinner, of course.
They were at a five star restaurant. Robin treated Lily the whole day and it was time for Lily to pay her back. Both of them were happily eating their dinner and chatting the night away. "If only the night would never end" Robin told her friend. And as if on cue, a man in a black coat approached them. The man stood behind Lily and pointed a gun to her back.
"It's time to go home, Ms. Scherbatsky." The man had a voice that was deeper than the ocean and it took Robin only three seconds to recognize who it was.
"What's the meaning of this, Zachary?" Robin demanded.
"Your father is not happy about this." Zachary answered simply.
"Uh... Robin. There is something very very cold behind me and I'm pretty sure it's not something good." Lily said in a panicky voice. Robin pretended to ignore her. She tried to think of a plan.
"Then, let's go home, Zachary." Robin simply said as she gripped the gun she had underneath her skirt.
"I have to take care of loose ends first." He said as his eyes shifted to Lily. Robin's sweat dropped she had one shot and one shot only. She spotted an open space and carefully spoke.
"Loose ends it is." and with that she fired and it hit Zachary right in the shoulder. The restaurant that was so peaceful seconds ago was in full chaos now. Zachary fell down and Robin took Lily and escorted her out of the restaurant. Since that day, she and Robin never saw each other again. 'til today.
Robin looked at Lily. She didn't have to be a mind reader to know that Lily was thinking about the thing that happened 4 years ago. She couldn't help but be angry at herself and at her father. If it wasn't for them, Lily wouldn't had experienced that and her life wouldn't have been in danger. "Are you thinking about what happened four years ago?" Robin asked trying to look Lily in the eye.
"What? Me? No. I've totally forgotten about it." Lily lied.
"You don't have to lie to me, you know." Robin said gulping her beer. Lily sighed.
"What if he finds you here, Robin?" Lily asked with concern.
"He won't." Robin said confidently.
"How can you be so sure? You said it yourself, he almost caught up to you." Lily said as she stood up.
"I know but this time is different." Robin tried to reason.
"How different?" Lily said with skepticism in her voice.
"It's different. They probably think I'm halfway around the world right now."
"And how is that?"
"It's complicated. Just... Trust me. Okay?" Robin said as she paced away from Lily.
"Aww. Honey, you know I trust you. I'm concerned about you too. I think you know how dangerous your dad is." Lily said as she followed Robin and rubbed Robin's arm.
"I know. That's why you can't tell anyone about this."
"I haven't. Not even Marshall." Lily reassured Robin.
"Good. Let's not worry about my dad anymore. I'm here to have fun and be free. Thinking about him is not fun neither free." Robin said as she put down the empty bottle of beer in her hand.
"I have an idea for fun." Lily said with a devilish smile on her face. Robin already knew what she was thinking. It involved getting drunk, a pocket full of cash, and an underground casino.
"I don't think Marshall would like that." Robin said with the same kind of smile on her face.
"He wouldn't if he knew." Lily said deviously.
"I'll get my coat." Robin said excitedly as she and Lily went out...
