Kapitel 31: CHAPTER 31: I’LL GONNA LEAVE THEM ANYWAY”

Caleb brought Aisha and Lisa to the Ultra V- Firing Station. His father once introduced him to the owner since they were best buddies before. On weekends, Caleb spent his time practicing his shooting skills out there.

"You really know me very well huh!" Aisha locked his neck with her arms as she playfully messed with his hair. She chuckled.

"What am I supposed to do here?'' Lisa creased her brow.

"Don't worry Love, I will teach you…" Caleb teased her then he winked. Aisha chuckled at them but Lisa showed a scornful face.

They entered together. The owner met them at the entrance.

"Caleb!" Mr. Ridge greeted them.

"Mr. Ridge! Thanks for coming to greet us. By the way these are Aisha and Lisa…'' He introduced them. The ladies nodded in response.

"Oh, Miss Aisha! It's an honor to see you personally. Your father is a good friend of mine. I'm Mr. Ridge." He offered his hand which Aisha gladly receives.

"Thank you Mr. Ridge." Aisha answered.

"Come in and enjoy yourselves! If you need anything just call the attention of my staffs. They will fully assist you." As soon as Mr. Ridge left, Caleb showed them the way to the firing range. There were some people inside too. Aisha prepared her gear while Caleb assisted Lisa since she didn't know anything.

"Damn! She's so great!" Lisa mumbled in awe when she saw Aisha fired some bullseye.

"Of course she is. She's been training since she was a child."

"Oh I see. I wonder… How did you know this is exactly what she needed today?" Lisa suddenly asked. They were sitting on a bench while watching Aisha.

"I knew her since we we're young. Whenever she's upset, she burst it out by stressing herself physically. She has to release her frustrations. She can't release it in words so she releases it in other means like shooting, hunting, horse riding or fighting bare hands with her father."

"She's a tough woman, I guess." Lisa answered.

"Ehm… Yes, I can say that. But she's one who acts alone. She prefers doing everything she can without anyone's help. She never wanted to burden anyone." Caleb chuckled when he remembered something from Aisha's past.

"I can still remember when we were young, even though she was the daughter of the most notorious man in the North, she never asked him for help. She beat those tugs in the North alone that's why her name became popular. She was the North's hero." Caleb chuckled.

"I really admire her too." Lisa Smiled, "But how did you know each other? How did you become friends?"

"It's a long story. But if it is not because of her, I might not be here now. I might be somewhere around the globe working illegally."

"Why?'' Lisa got curious.

"I was high school back then when my father decided to bring me to the Mikasa residence. He said that I would be able to learn a lot of things if I stayed with those Mafia Folks. My father and her father were best friends so keeping me wouldn't be a problem. I feared Mr. Demetrius back then because it was said that he was a very notorious person. One day, I broke one of his favorite antiques in the mansion. I was so afraid but Aisha held my hand that day. She accompanied me to apologize but his father was so mad. It was a very expensive antique after all. I thought I was doomed that day but I never expected Aisha to scold his father for me. She defended me in front of the others. His father couldn't win against her. So I decided that time that I would stick with her no matter what. At first, I wanted to stick with her to appease my fear to his father, but as time passed by, we became friends, best buddies and partners in crime as well. Until such time that Uncle Demetrius treated me like his own son too." Caleb relayed his story.

"I am so touch!" A tear escaped at Lisa's eyes. Caleb looked at her and then he laughed!

"Hey! What are you doing out there? Are you just going to sit there like a lovey dovey lovebirds?" Aisha howled at them. Lisa suddenly blushed.

"Come on! Let's get our fair share here!" Caleb pulled Lisa's hands.

Caleb taught Lisa the basic of shooting. He even guided her at first until she was able to hold the gun herself. But they've been quarreling all along.

"You don't have to embrace me!" Lisa yelled.

"Hey! I'm not embracing you woman! I'm trying to teach you!" He yelled back at her back.

"Are you sure that you're not taking advantage of me? I know I'm super sexy but you don't have to be a pervert!" Lisa shook her shoulders since Caleb had been hugging her.

"Damn you woman! You're not even beautiful in my eyes! Will you stop assuming, you're not my type! You should at least be grateful that you had the privilege to feel these sexy arms of mine!"

"Shame on you! I never even dare imagine a life with you! Can you just get away from me?!" Lisa was annoyed. Caleb released his grip on the gun that she was holding then he distanced his self to her. Lisa suddenly dropped his hands that were holding the gun. The gun was somehow heavy.

"Caleb! I didn't tell you to release the gun!" She shouted. Caleb didn't care. Lisa glared at him.

"Do you think I can hold the gun without holding your hands?" Caleb teased her.

"Whatever! Just come here this instant!"

"Then will you stop yelling at me?" Caleb eyed her.

"Fine, fine! Let's do it your way!" Lisa said as if she didn't have a choice. Caleb smirked, and then he intentionally hugged her from behind.

"Tsk! These two love birds. When will they admit that they already fell in love for each other. Hmm!" Aisha whispered. She laughed as she watched them.

***After spending some hours at the firing range, the three left for their late lunch.

"Aisha, what's your plan towards Angel? I can rip her if you allow me to." Lisa gritted her teeth.

"Hey sweetheart, why so harsh?" Caleb chuckled.

"She deserves it!" She yelled.

"Just let them be." Aisha suddenly answered. They both looked at her in amazement.

"Aisha, the last time I saw you together, you're about to kill her. But now, how could you say that?" Lisa was puzzled. Caleb was silent.

"That's what they want, I can't possibly stop them from doing what they want."

"How could you say that? Ethan is your husband!" Lisa was upset.

"He was never mine in the first place." Aisha chortled.

"Aisha…" Lisa was sad. She looked away.

"And why bother? I'm gonna leave them anyway." Aisha frowned. She bowed her head looking dejected.