Axel put his utensils down, the sight of a good looking couple drew his attention towards them. Donte and him decided to spend their dinner at a famous beach restaurant tonight.
"Are you sure you don't want to meet up with him Boss?When Donte's eyes widened as he turned to his side, Axel never express his emotion through his face but it's as if the man beside him knows exactly how he feels. He just let out a deep sigh instead.
"Can i ask you something?Curiousity won over Reda and she couldn't contain herself from asking, she also knows the owner of these resort has an Italian blood. Maybe Axel is related to them, and if they were relatives it would be at her advantage having the owner Mr. Alexander Brussel treating her as a part of his family. And specially her Dad who works for the man in quite a long time.
After she took her things from their home at San Luis, Red asked the driver to dropped her in the hospital. The driver seemed reluctant but she did her best to make him agree, cause she needed to see her grandmother.The driver was silent along the way, that she doubted if he understands english or only Italian words.Red also needs to talk to her Dad. She knew her father will never agree to the working arrangement that Axel wants. But she already signed the contract, so she needs to convince him to agree."Hi Dad!The hospital was not crowded when she came. After asking the receptionist on which floor her Nana is confined she saw him sitting at the hospital lobby, alone. Pain and worry is mirrored through his face."Reda, sweetie, I'm glad you're here."His eyes that looked dark and sleepy showed a hint of spark when he saw his daughter. He gently patted on the seat next to him. Re
It was almost eight in the evening when they reached the resort. Red is so hungry, remembering that the last time she had eaten was just earlier in that morning. She wished there is something to eat inside of that modern house beside the beach.The driver took her luggage and carried it inside the house, she moved her feet to follow him behind. The house was empty and silent when they got in. He walked straight into the place of her bedroom. Then he opened the door and put her things inside. She felt no other presence inside the house aside from both of them. After making sure there's nothing left for him to do, the driver turned towards her to let her know that he is leaving."Thank you very much".She thanked the man and felt the urged to ask him where her new employer is, at this time of the night but she quickly change her mind."Prego." (You're welcome) came out his short reply in a deep masculine voice and he
Red decided not to stay long in his room, she felt the need to get some sleep finally after helping him with his wounds. The sudden feel of exhaustion made her weak from the thought of him fighting with another man outside. He could have encountered the worst and to think that this is not his country. Her concern and worry towards him intertwined."Thanks for tonight Red". He murmured softly when she's done."You're welcome." Red paused before she added."Goodnight.""Good night". He whispered back while looking intently in her eyes. She was almost mesmerized by the way he looked at her but she turned her back on him..slowly and headed for the door to get out. She felt the room almost suffocating her lungs if she is to stay a while longer.With her body slightly shivering, she went back to her room and locked her door. A sigh escaped her lips before she lay flat on top of her bed. She wondered what would her D
Axel halted the vehicle on a parking space provided for the restaurant patrons. The place had a sign board that says "Exclusive parking for Marina Waves customers". A quote below caught Reda's eyes. "Let us give you the best Breakfast with the ocean waves". It sounded exciting to find out and experience the quoted words by the restaurant.There were a number of different vehicles beside their car. Axel swiftly opened his door and made a turn to open for her side. A gesture which made Reda's heart flutter."This is where we start walking, I hope you are ready for some morning exercise."His eyes roamed around her body when she gets out of the car while he is standing in front of her. Narrowing the distance between them, Red thought the scene is just too closed for her comfort that she wanted to take a step back if it would not make her look like a fool. Behind her is already the cold metal door of the car."Yeah, of
It almost blew his mind away. Axel never expected to see him this very morning after the incident he did last night. He saw how the man spoke something to the manager of the restaurant, and how the latter conceded with a smile.Axel thought he must be a regular guest to this place."I see you managed to put a new bandage on your own."Reda's eyes from his injured hand trailed to his arm before resting on his face. While he is busy looking at the two new comer inside the restaurant. When he fail to reply, Reda glanced at the place where he keep his eyes fastened."Oh! That's uncle Alexander and Mr. Romolo."She gasped but managed to calmed herself and even waved her hand to get her uncle's attention. It might be too late to hide what she's actually doing in his restaurant and why would she? When there is nothing wrong with having breakfast in his restaurant. Except that she is not alone, and the man with her is a foreigne
"Have a seat Reda Faith."Her uncle's voice filled the silent air inside the room. He was seated comfortably on a swivel chair behind a desk, his eyes encouraging her to moved forward and sit on the empty chair in front of his desk. Alexander rarely calls her by her full name, and by that she knew he wants a serious talk."Sure uncle, what is it that you want us to talk about?"Her uncle cleared his throat and removed his back from the chair. He leaned forward and looked her in the eyes."How long have you known the man Reda? What do you work for him?""Oh, i only knew him a couple of days ago and i work as his tour guide. Dad knows about the job uncle. I needed some extra cash for my class travels so I accepted it."Alexander furrowed his brows. "Did you happen to sign a contract with him?""Yes. Just a one month contract to work as his tour guide.""A month huh, i gues
* Reda Faith *I enjoyed watching him eat, the way his red lip moves, and his mouth slightly open to take in his food. But I tend to look away when he notices and then gazes at me because it would be too embarrassing to be caught staring. He is the man who can make all women swoon inside the restaurant, it doesn't matter if some of them have a partner on their table. I couldn't help but notice how they gave him their admiring gaze."By the way, I am waiting for a business partner to arrive. She is a bit late so it gave me enough excuse to start eating."His voice sounded normal but he glanced at the entrance with a frown before wiping his mouth with a clean white table napkin."Oh, it's alright. I have no other plans for today, and I may just go back to my room after here. You can speak with your business partner then."His expression changes as he looks at me and the way his eyes glimmer makes my stomach churns. "I will come to see you afterward, it's just a short meeting regarding m
* Reda Faith*We had another successful flight, from Australia to Singapore. Almost all the colleagues I worked with this time were foreigners since it was not supposed to be my time to fly. I changed my schedule with one of my colleagues to go back to the City where I could meet him. But he was not aware yet that I was back in Singapore.I checked my phone for his messages but was a bit disappointed to find none. His last message for me was the day before yesterday morning, which was sent around five am and I was only able to answer two hours later when I woke up. After that, there were no messages or any signs of being online on his number. I am still debating with myself if I should call him or not."Good morning Miss, care for a cup of coffee?"The question coming from the waitress who holds a pot of coffee in her hands put me back in reality."Oh, yes please."I let her pour the aromatic coffee into my cup and then glance around the cozy restaurant of the hotel. This is a complim
* Axel *I don't know why but something triggered my fear when I saw the expression on Rafael's face, but he turned towards Rocus who looked at me calmly. Almost like he voids himself from any emotion. "What is it, Rafael?"The second time I asked him. Rocus cleared his throat while Donte groaned frustratingly, waiting for an explanation from either of them."The bullet that killed the old man comes from my rifle."At first, I didn't see anything wrong with what he just told me but as Donte started to let out a series of explicit words. It all dawns upon me."Shit! Rocus, that's not the order we had in the plan. Our role was only to support the Dragon gang why did you have to shoot the old man?"Gritting my teeth I so much wanted to break his neck for being stupid but I know that both of them have worked so hard while I was hiding away with Donte. "I know Boss, it wasn't supposed to go on like that. I was the second option when Miss Goh and Bernard attacked the old man but they got c
* Axel *Donte was driving our bulletproof car when we reached the busy streets of Singapore. Rafael and Rocus along with the others went ahead of us, while I was busy checking my phone. It took a few minutes before I realized that we hadn't taken the same road as the others."Donte, where are we going?"He drives in silence, I look at the streets which start to get cleared from the traffic."I am not putting you in danger Boss, Rafael and Rocus are already out there. And they have understood the assignment."I close my eyes for a few seconds and shake the irritation that is starting to surface. Donte is only thinking about what's good for me but this is not a part of my plan. There could be implications if I am not seen with my men supporting Julliana."This is not what I was expecting from you, Donte!?"I realized my voice, but I didn't have a plan to fight him. Somehow deep inside I felt the surge of relief. The road we are taking is leading to the harbor. "I am not fleeing Donte!
*Axel*Time moves fast, when it is about six pm Donte was the first one to take my attention off from the laptop that I was working on. "Boss, have you informed Miss Goh about your decision?"He looked more anxious than I was but fully ready as I saw his clothes from top to bottom the weapons hiding inside his jacket and knives on his waist. Donte leaves no space without something to depend himself on. "No, I am waiting for her call. Since I am not the one needing help at this point. Let them call me, if they don't then they don't need my hand or something has come up."Donte looked at me and exhaled slowly, agreeing to my words. I don't want to make this look like we are the ones offering our hands to help Julliana and Bernard. This is their fight, but the situation requires me to lend a hand."It won't be long now and I am sure that she will call me for the follow-up."After I said that, my mobile phone rang and it was her name on the screen. "Oh, that's her Boss!"Donte sat down an
* Axel *Her eyes turned from being hurt and sad into something darker as her lips tightly shut in a thin line. The side of her which I had no idea that she was hiding behind the silent type. "Think about it until midnight Axel, I will have my people ready today and we will execute the plan on the brink of dawn."I raise an eyebrow. "You know I did not sign up for this Julliana, this is not what we have talked about. Do not force me into something that would put myself and my men in danger otherwise, you will have an enemy worse than your father."My words are real, there is no threat just the fact that I would not participate in their plans. It's enough that I kept my mouth shut until this moment and went through with the wedding. Bernard exhaled as Julliana sat in silence."I think we made a mistake in coming here early Julliana, let's go."She looked at him and then back at me, Donte was watching them both ready to speak more if they were going to insist. "Fine you stay here and ke
* Axel *The morning came early for me as I opened my eyes and immediately fixed myself to start the plan on some of my online records and business accounts. Juliana and her man will not be up early, I just know that both of them have taken advantage of the situation to celebrate their love. Despite what happened to he brother, she is still able to make out with her man, I couldn't blame her for that. They have been hiding their relationship in the eyes of many and only got their full chance to be themselves for not.A honeymoon for the newlyweds, but I am the groom who's not going to be with the bride. For there is only one woman in my mind at this moment and even from before, she is the one that I should be marrying. A few knocks on my door alerted me. "Good morning Boss! It's me."Donte's voice made me relax and walk towards the door without pressure. "Morning Donte, glad to see you early."I looked behind him and saw Rafael and Rocus, both had deep frowns on their faces but bowed
* Axel *We were inside the limousine going back to the house when Juliana broke down and cried. There are only both of us at the back since I let Donte sit with the driver in the front."I'm sorry about your brother Juliana."I ran my hand on her back and took the box of tissues on top of a small attached table. She was gently sobbing. "He was rude but he didn't deserve to be beaten up like that in front of everyone, he was still my brother.""I know, but your father has a violent way of disciplining him."She stopped crying before we reached the hotel and I was glad that she did or I will have a lot of explaining to do to her men when they see us. It is still our first wedding night even when it is just for a show, none of her men knows about our secret agreement. The hotel we were about to spend the honeymoon is located in the center of Singapore.The whole building stood the proudest and we booked the most expensive room but I don't mind spending. I didn't let her family pay for t
* Axel *It was an exclusive gathering with only the members of the Dragon gang of higher ranks and the members of my family were invited. The gathering was held three days after I had given my positive response to marrying the daughter of Mister Goh. The differences between our organizations were deleted and we agreed to bury whatever hatred we felt for each other. We agreed to settle things peacefully now that I have become a business partner of the gang. It was not something that I had wished for nor did I need to do it but considering the safety of my people I did it.Juliana and I had an agreement, I took her word for it or their word since it was hers and Bernard's the lover that she wished to be with."I hope it's alright but I don't think Bernard would appreciate it if we have the official kiss."Her whisper is what brought me back to the moment when I did not pay much attention to what the judge was saying. I turned towards her and looked deep into her eyes, the idea of kissi