Bound to His Shadow
Ep-1
On an island A prison stood alone
The island—stretched by an endless waves of ocean
There were no nearby shores,no passing ships,nothing but only waves crashing into the cold towering walls of the prison.
Deep inside the prison, behind the layers of steel and shadows, a woman was imprisoned.
Faint footsteps sound were growing louder where two guards were walking down the lobby and stopped a particular cell—
Guard
No.117 The Jailer has summoned you. *cold voice*
Guard
Wake up.*cold voice*
The woman was resting upon the hard marble surface which was shaped as bed.
117
*sits up while yawning*
117
*stretches herself while standing up* ugh! What does he want now?!
Guard
*unlocks the cell with card*
She forwards her hands balling into fists and right away her hands were cuffed by the gaurd
117
*walking past the cell of other prisoners*
Guard
*walking behind her*
No.117 and the gaurds behind her were walking past the corridor their sound footsteps stopped at a certain door
Guard
*knocks* sir,No.117is here.
The door opened with a slight creak indicating the gaurds
117
Woah-uh!*balanced herself*
As the door got closed a man present inside the room stood up with the help of a stick and turned towards her
Raymond Ackles
Well been a while no.117 *smiled coldly*
117
3 years 5 months and 8 days. Truly been a while old geezer.
Raymond Ackles
Well *lits cigar and took a puff* there is a reason I called you-*smiles coldly and said in mysterious dramatic voice*
117
*rolls her eyes* stop ur acting. You aren’t look mysterious geezer.
Raymond Ackles
*throws cigar into ashtray*
Raymond Ackles
*smile vanishes and puppy eyes and voice* Hey! You are so mean!
Raymond Ackles
*sits on the leather couch slowly keeping his stick aside*
Raymond Ackles
Well who would have thought that 3 years ago you would—
117
*sits opposite to him* cut the crap and come straight to the point
Raymond Ackles
*chuckles coldly* some aspects never change in you huh
Raymond Ackles
You have got a job to do—
But she cuts him off saying
117
WHATT?!? Noooo!! Nuh-uh
Raymond Ackles
*groans* At least listen the whole shit!
117
*leans on couch with a sulking face* FINE!
Raymond Ackles
Zephyr sparrow wants a highly skilled bodyguard*sharp voice and eyes*
117
Sparrow? *frowned lightly*
Raymond Ackles
He the second son of Dave sparrow,even I was shocked on his demand. Seems like he finally started the game.
117
*frowns lightly* don’t tell me you—
Raymond Ackles
*face cracks into an cocky smile and said proudly* YES! I recommend you—
Raymond Ackles
Huh?!? You can’t do this!! I promised already to him!!
Raymond Ackles
*cries throwing tantrums*
Raymond Ackles
Do it for this old guy’s sake—
117
You think after 3 years rotting in prison I’ll be as same as-
Raymond Ackles
You will!*eyes looking into hers with a determination*
Raymond Ackles
*smiled lightly* who knows this job might help you?
117
*observing him* Considering ur talks I believe he must be already awaiting for me aint he?
Raymond Ackles
*flinched and avoids eyes contact* uhh wh-what?what? What u said?*laugh nervously*
Raymond Ackles
…*low voice* yes *said carefully in a meek voice*
Raymond Ackles
He is already awaiting there in my chamber.
Raymond Ackles
*surprised* you would??
117
Don’t be surprised old geezer. First I’ll have a talk with this Zephyr sparrow. Then it’s me who’ll decide
Raymond Ackles
Fine*nods* that works too
They both stood up And Raymond opens a door leading to a dark narrow looking like alley
Raymond Ackles
*knocks* Mr.sparrow?
They stopped at a secured glass door with 6 bodyguards around it
Zephyr Sparrow
You may enter.
A voice not cold or distant but holding a hint of authority grants the access to let them in
Raymond Ackles
She is the one I told you about sir.
Zephyr was sitting crouching on the couch looking both of them with sharp eyes
Zephyr Sparrow
*looks at her*
117
*already looking at him*
Raymond Ackles
She is Rhea petrov sir. No.117.
Ep-2
I enter the room my hands still cuffed
Raymond Ackles
She is Rhea petrove sir,No.117
Zephyr Sparrow
*looks at her*
I was already looking at him
Observing him, his eyes hold a dept of hollow pain but I can see fire was still sparking in his eyes
This guy will be hard but to crack
Rhea Petrove
*waves at him while hands cuffed* Yo!!
Zephyr Sparrow
*Nods at her*
Zephyr Sparrow
Open her cuffs sir Raymond
His voice wasn’t cold but calm in a way which made people obey him
Raymond Ackles
*looks at her* I know u have the key
Sneaky geezer knows about my tactics
Rhea Petrove
*smirks pulls about her tongue*
I pulled out my tongue and the key was placed
Raymond Ackles
*face scrunched up*
Rhea Petrove
*Pulls the key off her tounge and opens her cuffs*
Zephyr Sparrow
*raised eyebrows*
I opened my cuffs with a click , the cuffs dropped down the floor.
This old geezer was judging me and got cringed
Looking at this sparrow guy his expression looked amused
Rhea Petrove
So reason to call me out of prison ?
I was rubbing wrists alternately while looking at him
Zephyr Sparrow
I would like to have a word with you alone,Miss petrove.
The geezer understood and left us alone
Raymond Ackles
*left closing the door*
Rhea Petrove
Well drop the formalities *sits on couch opposite to him*
I sat on couch without any orders and crossed my legs..
Rhea Petrove
You can just call me Rhea
Zephyr Sparrow
Understood. Let’s get to the point then. I have known sir Raymond since I was a teenage and we all have heard his legendary stories. I had contacted him and told him that
Zephyr Sparrow
I want to hire a highly skilled bodyguard he immediately recommended you.
Rhea Petrove
I see. Why me?
I don’t know why this old geezer recommended me. He is a cunning bastard.
Rhea Petrove
Aren’t you supposed to test my abilities before hiring me? That’s the protocol for hiring bodyguards I suppose.
Zephyr Sparrow
Well I have trust in sir Raymond. If he chose you—then you a worthy soldier.
Rhea Petrove
*eyes widen a little with warmth spreading but immediately composed*
I felt the warmth spreading inside my chest and a spark in my eyes after a long time when I heard him saying “worthy soldier” not a worthy woman. I immediately composed myself.
Rhea Petrove
Well what do u want in a bodyguard? Cuz I am a criminal and if u except me to follow rules then shit with it
Well rules were something which I would never follow. Even if I try I would just ruin things more
Zephyr Sparrow
I will not command you to follow any rules.
Zephyr Sparrow
I understand. But I only want few things that is
1-protection
2-spy around
3-intel
Zephyr Sparrow
And all these three only applies to me
Zephyr Sparrow
If you agree to follow these three conditions. You are hired then.
Well listening to his talks made me sure about one thing.
This guy is cooking a deadly game
Rhea Petrove
Hmm What’s my income?
Zephyr Sparrow
50million dollars
Rhea Petrove
WH-WHATTT!??!
AHHH!!! Damnnn!! Just adopt me!!
Zephyr Sparrow
*flinched slightly*
Zephyr Sparrow
Is it less for y—
Rhea Petrove
Rhea petrove at your service boss!*stands up and salutes him*
Damn! 50million per month I’ll follow every rule! Fuck I’ll blast the whole damn planet for 50million
Zephyr Sparrow
Uhh..calm down
Rhea Petrove
Oh my bad *instantly sat down with plop*
Rhea Petrove
I can start now! Right now!
Zephyr Sparrow
Yes And don’t step back from these conditions. I hired you. You need not to even listen to any of my family member. Is that clear?
Well now this is interesting. Only his commands? Well who cares ateast I’ll get entertained after 3 years
Rhea Petrove
Alright I agree. But I am mannerless so you also gotta bear me.
Zephyr Sparrow
That’s not a problem.
Not a problem? I am very annoying. And I like to make people annoyed basically like my way for oxyge.
Zephyr Sparrow
Well then,you are hired to be my bodyguard Miss Rhea petrove. I trust ur ability on Sir raymonds recommendation.
Rhea Petrove
*smirk* rest assured.Don’t take a criminal that lightly boss.
Zephyr Sparrow
I’ll send you the address. You will be starting tomorrow.
Rhea Petrove
Okay boss!*salutes*
Rhea Petrove
Nice meeting you boss. Byee!!
Zephyr Sparrow
*left from there*
As soon as he left old geezer entered
Raymond Ackles
So,how did it went?
Rhea Petrove
Jeez calm down old ass
Rhea Petrove
You told me something he finally started the game,what does that mean *looks at him*
Ahh!! This old geezer definitely knows what’s going on!! But he won’t tell me!
Just look at this old geezer’s face! Mocking smile fucking showing off his wrinkled ass face.
Rhea Petrove
You know something don’t you?*annoyed*
Raymond Ackles
Yess!! But I won’t tell you *grins* hehehe!
Ahhh!!! Only this old hag is the one who annoys me so much!
Rhea Petrove
*sighs and looks up at the ceiling*
Rhea Petrove
Told me only to be his bodyguard and not obey his any family member
Raymond Ackles
I see. *sharpen eyes* Rhea. *sharp voice*
Rhea Petrove
*looks at him*
He very rarely call me by my name.
Raymond Ackles
You must Protect him. And only him. Become his shadow.
Well now I am damn sure something more is there. Now I gotta take this job seriously. He rarely tells me to do something.
Rhea Petrove
Hm. Rest assured.
Ep-3
After crossing the ocean with yacht I was back to land
I was sitting in the backseat of my car my guard driving it.
I was on my way to mansion.
Yeah mansion,not home—but a place to only exist.
Zephyr Sparrow
From now on you guys you guys are dismissed.Appreciate your resilience of till now. No need to talk to father regarding this. I’ll transfer the money in your accounts.
Guard
*nods while driving* understood sir. Thank you
Now on mention of guard my mind went towards this new bodyguard.
Full of expressions. Her eyes hold a deep desire. Desire to conquer something.
And dangerous people don’t show their power.
But one thing which I am worried about is…
Zephyr Sparrow
(She likes to annoy people.) *sighs*
I closed my eyes leaning my head against the leather seat
Don’t know how easily time flies.
Zephyr Sparrow
*opens his eyes* Thank you for your service.
Appreciating the resilience of people is something which is always in my nature. Maybe I know how it feels to be yearn for being appreciated.
I shook my thoughts away and stepped into an unwelcomed space
Dave sparrow
Why did you went to the Sea prison?*cold voice*
Before even stepping fully inside , A sharp cold voice cutted my step to be forward
It was none other than the voice of my father—Dave sparrow.
Dave sparrow
I won’t repeat myself.*cold*
Before I even complete my sentence,A warm energetic voice covered me up.
Rhea Petrove
Yo Boss!! Sir Raymond Ackles sent me to start working as your bodyguard right away this moment.
Rhea Petrove
I was chasing you boss*panting*
Zephyr Sparrow
*shocked as hell*
Sir Raymond already hava a hunch of my game.
Dave sparrow
*eyes widen and jaw tight* Raymond Ackles?*muttered under his breath*
Dave sparrow
And who might you be?*cold sharp voice*
Rhea Petrove
I am Rhea petrove. Boss’s Bodyguard.
Rhea Petrove
One and only bodyguard.
She was saying proudly as if some kind of Nobel prize is given to her
Rhea Petrove
(50 million dollars you are mine!!)
Dave sparrow
*snapped* where are your other guards which I hired?!
I looked at him. he was mad.
Zephyr Sparrow
I dismissed them.
Dave sparrow
And why is that?*jaw tight and cold angry voice*
again before I could complete a grumbled sound interfered breaking the tense atmosphere
Rhea Petrove
*stomach grumbles loudly*
Rhea Petrove
Ohhh!! Man I am starving!
Rhea Petrove
Boss where is kitchen I need damn good meals
I was just looking at her. Like how come she isn’t feeling suffocated in this icy situation. How easily she expressed it.
Zephyr Sparrow
*blinks twice* huh? Uh-Y-yes. Follow me-
Dave sparrow
Hey you bitch!- listen up! get the fuck out of my mansion.
My eyes turned silently cold dark when he disrespected her. My fist clenched
Rhea Petrove
*puts her hands in her pocket lazily* hey listen up, you old hag. I only take orders from Zephyr Sparrow who is My boss.
Rhea Petrove
Not anyone’s,not even yours old hag.
Rhea Petrove
He hired me to protect him from shits like you.*beams a grin*
One thing I noted-she got bones. Tough to crack.
Dave sparrow
And who are you to talk such shit infront of me?*stands up and walks infront of her*
My senses alarmed me. Shit he is damn mad. Before I could even do something
Rhea Petrove
*walks towards him and stands looking up at him looking in his eyes*
Rhea Petrove
Rhea petrove.
I couldn’t clearly see her face but her voice was giving chills
Dave sparrow
*felt shiver looking into her eyes jaw ticked*
Rhea Petrove
*beams smiles and steps back*
Rhea Petrove
Boss! Kitchen!
Zephyr Sparrow
Yes follow me.(what happened? Why is he silent?)
Dave sparrow
*left from there*
From my side view I could see he left from there. Wow.
It was my first time he walked away silently
We entered the kitchen and she was looking around as if she is even gonna devour the furniture and essentials.
Rhea Petrove
*looking around hungerily*
Rhea Petrove
I-is the land of food??
Was she really a criminal?
Zephyr Sparrow
What would you like to have-
Rhea Petrove
Everthing!! Every damn thing!!
Zephyr Sparrow
Okayy*said carefully and slowly*
Zephyr Sparrow
You can tell your preferred meals to the chef
Just then the chef entered and bowed
Chef
Greeting young master.*bowed*
Rhea Petrove
Heyy chef dude!
Zephyr Sparrow
(Chef dude??)
First in my bloodline to hear this.
Rhea Petrove
Listen up prepare:
Hamburger
Spaghetti
Waffles
Meatloaf
Chicken wings
*blah blah blah*
Zephyr Sparrow
*eyes blinking constantly*
Does she have a black hole rather having intestines?
Rhea Petrove
And lastly An apple pie!*grins*
Zephyr Sparrow
You gonna eat all that???
Rhea Petrove
What? I know it’s such a short list
Rhea Petrove
But don’t worry I’ll eat more at dinner
Zephyr Sparrow
(HUHH???) ah…alright.
After an hour later the meals started to serve her. We were sitting in the hall’s dinning table
Rhea Petrove
Woowwhhh awesome!!
Her eyes sparkled looking at the meals
Chef
*looking at him guilty eyes*
Zephyr Sparrow
*eyes turned blank and grips fork tightly*
As usual my meal,What I hate the most and is allergic to.
Plain avocado toast without any salt. Allergic to carrots and still the most in this dish are carrots.
Most of these staff can’t deny father’s order. And somehow father always gets to know if anyone betrays him. He doesn’t even kill but rot them for years
Zephyr Sparrow
*throat felt heavy and eats slowly gulping with difficulty*
Rhea Petrove
*mouth stuffed noticed* hm? Wwy awre yowu nowt eating?
Zephyr Sparrow
*startled*I am-
Rhea Petrove
*took his whole dish and exchanged with apple pie*
Rhea Petrove
Here have this!
Zephyr Sparrow
Eyes widen a bit with warmth and looks down to pie*
Somehow I feel light. My heart felt a tickling sensation.
Zephyr Sparrow
Thank you*mumbles looking down*
Rhea Petrove
*busy devouring dishes*
And we continue eating in silence. First time this silence was making me feel light,warm and live.
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