Episode #6: "The Balcony Encounter"

"Oo hello, where?" Caleb exclaimed when he saw Cass going towards the bar counter. "I'm not interested in this stupid meeting," Cass replied and settled down on the high chair. They were present in one of the most high-profile nightclubs.

"Sometimes I feel that I'm the boss and you are my useless employee," Caleb muttered, and in return, he got a death glare from Cassian. "You want to die with my left hand or right hand?" Cassian spat.

"No, thank you. I'm okay with being alive," Caleb's sassy reply came, and Cass raised the glass to throw at his face.

"See you after the meeting," Caleb replied and flew away from there.

"Bastard," Cass murmured under his breath and got busy enjoying his drink. While enjoying, he looked around and found some people dancing, some over-drinking, some trying to flirt, and a few not giving heed to others. Overall, every kind of person was present in this place indicating the typical nightclub scene.

He was sitting calmly when he felt a hand on his shoulder. "Can I have a drink with you?" The words fell in his ear, and he turned his face to find a woman standing there, trying her best to give him the most sultry smile. He eyed the woman from head to toe and wondered if he was sitting in a nightclub or some prostitution ring. It's not a big deal for him to see women in nightclubs with almost no clothes, but the woman in front of him indicated that she was definitely in the business of prostitution. Gulping the remaining drink in one go, he put the glass on the counter with a thud. "No," he spat and left.

"I'm going," Caleb, who was busy in the meeting, got Cassian's message.

"She must be sleeping," Caleb replied.

"So?" came the instant reply.

"Stalkers should also know when to give privacy," Caleb replied.

"Fuck off," Cass replied.

"No, sorry. I'm a straight guy," Caleb replied.

"I haven't emptied my gun in a long time," Cass replied.

"It's good because bullets are too expensive nowadays," Caleb replied.

"You are fired," Cass replied.

"Wow, finally. Can I go now?" Caleb replied.

"Wait till your grave gets ready," Cass replied and went offline.

Caleb chuckled but straightened immediately when he realized his surroundings.

Cassian entered Hailey's room and found her sleeping on the couch with a laptop beside her. Today was the day after they had sent Abria back. In the morning, when she woke up, she was adamant that she was fine and wanted to go, but the doctor, under Caleb's instructions (which were Cassian's instructions), didn't allow her to travel.

Caleb knew that if her frustration increased again, she might punch him twice this time. So, he asked Cassian to at least allow her to use the laptop, as this would keep her calm. Caleb sighed with relief when Hailey agreed, and he immediately arranged a laptop for her. From the morning, she had been working and sometimes doing video calls with Abria regarding office matters.

Cassian came to his senses when her cell phone started ringing. He immediately went towards the balcony and hid in the corner. Hailey's room balcony was very large, and she didn't even realize that her balcony was attached to the other room. She always came to the balcony in the evening or at night and usually stood in one spot. Yesterday he went from the balcony side of the other room.

Inside the room, Hailey woke up to the ringing of her cell phone. She rubbed her eyes and picked it up. It was Abria's call. Yawning a little, she got up from the couch and answered the call.

"Yes, Abria," Hailey asked.

"Ma'am, sorry to disturb you at this time, but it's urgent," Abria's worried voice came from the other side.

"What happened?" Hailey asked as she walked towards the balcony.

"Ma'am, I just got a call from your chef. Someone tried to break into your penthouse. Luckily, he was able to press the alarm, but they managed to break the lock on your main door. I've already informed Jacob (Abria's boyfriend), and he is there now," Abria said.

"Is Jack safe?" Hailey's primary concern was the safety of her chef, who also took care of her penthouse. Cassian, who was fuming in anger as he could hear Abria's voice clearly, smiled a little on hearing her question.

On the other side, Abria, who was worried, also smiled after hearing about her exceptional boss.

"Yes, ma'am, he is fine," Abria informed.

"Okay, ask Jacob to call me when he has time," Hailey replied and ended the call.

She set her cell phone aside and took a deep breath. She placed her hands on the railing and started gazing, as always, at a lone corner. Suddenly, she hissed because she had gripped the railing too tightly again.

"Shit," she murmured, jerking her hand because of the pain. Suddenly, someone from behind held her hand, and she felt hot breath on her face.

"This happens when you stress yourself. The veins in your hand stretch," Cassian said softly while pressing her hand. His other hand was around her waist, holding her firmly.

"You...," Hailey tried to say as she attempted to turn around, but Cassian intertwined his hands with hers and held her tightly, keeping her hands on her waist. Both of his arms encircled her waist, with her hands entwined with his. "Who are you?" Hailey said, trying to wriggle in his arms.

"Shh," Cassian whispered in her ear, resting his chin on her shoulder.

"I'll scream," Hailey said, but her voice came out as a whisper because Cassian had started caressing her cheek with his nose.

"Who is stopping you?" Cassian asked, continuing to caress her cheek.

"Leave me," Hailey said after a while, trying to break free from his grip. But Cassian kissed her cheek firmly, tightening his hold around her.

"Stop struggling, Rose. You can't win over me," Cassian exclaimed and gave a chaste kiss on the same area of her neck where he had bitten her before.

He left her, and as usual, before Hailey could see him, he vanished. This time also, he left from the balcony of the other room. Which Hailey as always didn't check or notice.

"Aargh, I'll kill you!" Hailey yelled. "And I'm not Rose!" she said, gritting her teeth and storming inside the room. She knew she wouldn't be able to find him again, so she decided to do the opposite and booked her tickets for tomorrow. "If Caleb tries to stop me again, I'll punch him thrice," she muttered angrily and went to use the washroom.

Cassian, who had heard her yelling, chuckled and left from there.

To be continued...