The noise upstairs sounded like the clattering of glass. I was startled and frightened. “Did you come with anybody?" I turned to Adam.

I was amazed he looked as puzzled as I was. He rose to his feet sharply and pulled out a Glock from his back pocket. Really? Was this guy a Mafia Lord or gangster? He carried guns around?

“Wait. Go nowhere.” He instructed, making his way upstairs noiselessly. 

No. It would only be foolish of me to stay back here to wait for the danger. I would rather be with Adam. So against his instructions, I followed behind him upstairs.

He turned back and glared at me,...