(EDITING)
"She's a really great woman."
I might not meet her, but I can tell she's an exceptional one as Laurent told me. I cannot help but be amazed by her noble action.
Truth is, if I'm on her shoes, I think I would be getting some second thoughts. It's not easy to fight with the expense of your life. As someone who almost died, I can tell the experience is really something traumatic. It's easy to say things but when the pedestals on, you'll find yourself wanting to hit the brake.
"That's why she was branded as the Great Chamber."
(EDITING)"Harper!"I quickly stood up as I saw Killian, dashing inside the house as he pants heavily."Killia-""Let's go home," He grabbed my hand with a firm gaze on me. "Harper, let's go.""Claw is not her home Killian." Laurent mumbled, his legs crossed as he sipped on his champagne. "This is where her home is."The two of them glared at each other. Killian's grip started to get tighter as he clenched his other fist."Laurent, we need to go." I butted in. I feel like trouble's coming in my way if I didn't interfere.Why are they so edgy whenever they see each other?!
"I thought we're going home?" I asked as I scanned the surroundings.This is definitely not the way back to his building. I'm sure he mentioned the only way he knows to get inside the Claw is through the 0th floor."Let's take a short break."///"So this is what you meant by a short break?"Killian suddenly brought me in a five-star hotel and here we are, sitting as the landscape of the city are vividly seen through the thick glass wall. The waiter put champagne on our glass as the faint classical music coming from the violinist echoed inside the room."Really?!" My mouth flung open as waiters continuously put dishes on our table. "Are we having a feast?! No, tell me how much does this cost?!"This is a freaking five-star hotel and he just bought almost every dish they have!
(EDITING)"You know we can just stay at the hotel.""No way," I retorted as we walk. We're going straight at my apartment since I really can't sleep in places unfamiliar to me.It's still a mystery as to why I can sleep comfortably in Claw. Maybe because I have powers? I don't really know.But my tracks immediately stopped as something caught my attention.The convenience store.My face lighten up as I saw my bestfriend inside, eating the expired items just like she always do. She looks so bored.Now I felt sorry for being gone for several days.
(EDITING)"Harp!"I almost choked as Levy lunged at me from behind. She hugged me tightly, making me unable to breath."Hey, she can't breathe." I heard Levi's voice as well from behind."Oh, my bad."I quickly catch my breath as I hold onto my chest. I felt like I've lacked oxygen for years! I should really protect myself from Levy's affection. It's deadly.She looked at me teasingly, her arm on her wait. "How's the date?" Her eyebrows went up and down."Date? It was a mission." I defended myself."Date my foot. Killian likes someone.""What?" My attention quickly went to Levi.
(EDITING)"Why can't you just ask Ms. Kase to do this job?" I complained as I tug my black pencil skirt neatly. I crossed my arms and raise my eyebrows. "She's your secretary after all."I don't know why but I started to get annoyed at him. He never told me yesterday that I will wait for a couple of hours while never knowing what in the world is that 'business' he had to do with Ms. Kase.I mean, I felt out of place!A smirk pappeared on his face as he started walking towards me. I raised my guard immediately and took few steps backward.Mother of cow, my back already met the wall.He put his arms on the wall, making me unable to escape. He was too close I started having trouble in breathing."W-what?""Are you jealous?"
(EDITING)"What are you doing here?!" I whispered at Laurent as I glared at him intensely.But I immediately faked a smile when I noticed the target glancing at us."Is something wrong?"A cold feeling brushed down my spine as everyone started to looked at us. Beads of cold sweat ran down my forehead as I tried my best to fake a smile.This is all your fault, Laurent! I'm definitely going to pull your hair out when we go back to Claw.Laurent suddenly chuckled, crossing his legs as he took a sip from his champagne. "It's just that, I want to steal Miss Williams badly."I almost fell down the chair when I heard what he said.What is he thinking?!"I mean, she's the perfect secretary I've been looking for."
(EDITING)"If you have the chance to decide will you choose him over me?"My tracks stopped immediately the moment I heard his words. I slowly turned, only to find his gaze locked at my direction, melting something inside me.He didn't any utter any words but his eyes were looking at me with pain. He looked hurt.Why?"Never mind." He turned his back at me and grabbed his suit lying on the bed. "He saved you, naturally you'll choose him over me."Why is he saying things like that?Why does it matter to him?Why does he makes me feel this way?He was about to go when I felt my lips moving on its own."I'll choose you."
(EDITING)"Let's go guys!" Levy happily yelled as she led the way."Oh, s-sorry." I immediately make way when I almost bump with Killian.Mother of cow, I can't even look at him in the eye.After what I've said yesterday, Killian just stared at me then said "Oh, good night" then exited as if nothing happened. The moment I've realized what I've said, I want to tie myself up using my chain. That was too embarassing!"Harp! How's your day with Killian?" Levy put her arm around me."What? We didn't do anything!"But I immediately shut my mouth when I've realized what I've said.One day, I'm really going to pull this tongue of mine.