“Good day madam”‘Lilith greeted me happily. Wait, is there an occasion? It’s been three days since I had that conversation with Aiden. Just like in the old days, I continued with the never-ending files that were given to me. Although I can say that I had lots of improvements, I can’t still tell that I have no more to learn. I still have a long way to go.’“Good morning Lilith!”Lea can feel how the day was different from the past few days. It do feels lot more brighter than usual.“The breakfast is ready”“Um, Lilith, what is the occasion? Why does everyone looks so bright today? Is there someone coming?”As they walk towards the direction of the dining hall, Lea can’t help but ask Lilith some question. It was early in the morning and yet the people in the mansion seems so busy. She is not aware of whether there would be something that would happen today.“About that madame, the master seems to be in good spirit. He did not smile for ages and yet this morning, he granted us a bonus.
“And done”Lea mumbled to herself as she removes the leaves that were stuck in her hair. Looking at Aiden that was sitting on the nearby seat where they are, his arms are crossed and so do his legs.“All right, then let’s go”He stated and they soon headed back to the main door where the car was waiting for them.There they saw Lilith, holding the bouquet of flowers that Lea picked herself. It was wrapped neatly in a white piece of clothing with ribbon and some ornaments as decoration to make it look better.“Wow, you made this? Lilith?”She asked as she saw how she manage to make it be like that in such a small time.‘She is surely talented…’Lea mumbled to herself as she again saw another characteristic of Lilith.“Yes Madam”“Thank you”With her gentle smile, she pick up the bouquet of flowers.“Aiden… shall we go now?”Staring at her, Lea was confused by his action. She doesn’t know why he was like that.‘Did I do something wrong? Why does he look kind of upset or what?’“Yeah, le
A Group of men appeared, they all wore clothes that looks spiky and black.“Aiden…”Called Lea as she saw what those guys are up to. Closing his eyes for a second, Aiden can’t help but think of how annoying they can be.Click,Sound of something that Aiden just click on the buttons of the car.“No worries, they can never break this car”Said with his bored tone as if he was certain of that car’s capabilities.“Hey, let’s have a talk outside, shall we?”With a big grin on his face, the man knocks on Aiden’s window. Trying to convince him to go down for them to have a ‘talk’ with each other. But Aiden knows too well what they are up to. He is no fool as what they think he is. He knows too well that they are up to no good.“Don’t be upset if I force you to go out of there then”“Aiden!”Lea shouted, the very image of that man can be seen clearly in her vision. Swinging his arm, he punches the window right beside Aiden with his fist wearing a sort of metal with spikes.“It’s fine, we are
“Lea?”“Ah, yes?”“Let’s go, it is almost lunch time, we shall head now and find some restaurant”Nodding her head, she didn’t notice that time passed by so quickly, it was as if they are just eating breakfast a while ago, but looking at the small watch in her hand, it surely is time for lunch.“Yes…”The ride was safe like what it was in their first hours of travelling. She didn’t know that it would be that far but she didn’t say a single thing. Even Aiden did not dare open up a topic about what happened. They are lucky enough to chase those people away. And no other problem occurred. Other than the fact that they can’t find any restaurant nearby. “I will check if there is some food behind”Lea mumbled as she heard how Aiden’s stomach seems to be rumbling. He is hungry…‘I think Lilith would prepare some stock in here. I saw some before in the other car’She said pertaining to the small bag of biscuits that she saw one time when the two have an occasion to went to.“Hey, what are yo
“How is it?”“It taste… fine”Eating the meal, the two again fall silent. As if they run out of topics for them to speak. Lea did not say any words as she enjoys the food. She also does not wish to disturb Aiden as she feels like something is going on in his head.'It is so amazing, I heard of this food somewhere before. Is it on the computer in the library? But eating a lot of frozen foods is not good for the body. Nutrients die if they are frozen and heated. Hmm, but this taste good. May not be as good as the food in Aiden’s mansion but it is decent enough to be called food’Munching, she heard Aiden speaks. “This is… curry?”He asked which Lea nodded in response.“My mother used to cook food like this when we are in my grandmother’s place…”He suddenly mumbled. Shaking his head with a small smile on his lips, Aiden silently finishes his meal. “I will just check if there’s a comfort room in here”Lea then excuse herself and so Aide pick up his phone from his pocket. Taking a photo
Hands shaking, Lea manages to open the backyard door. But as she bit her trembling lips, she can’t hold her tears any longer. The pain of losing them rushes again into her mind. It’s been so long since she felt like this. She thought that everything is all right by now but it seems to not be the case.‘I thought… I am all good now. I thought that the moment is see them again I will not be hurt like this… but I am wrong. Everything was still fresh. Everything was still… the same. Just like this house… its still the same the last time I saw it before. That cup of a mug that grandma uses that morning… it is still here…. the chair she used to sit at every hour… it is still here…’Holding her lips, she sobs. Feeling the pain that keeps on entering her mind. ‘Everything was here but them…’And for so long, the tears she holds keep flowing down her cheeks. As if it is finally loose. ...“So… you are Lea’s… grand parents…”He mumbled and bend his knees to sit.“It is nice to finally meet
“Do you have any news?”Asked by Menandro as he quickly arrive in where Elton was. Elton have no other option but do so as he was involve in the matter.“Uncle, please look at this, I did my best gathering much information, I already asked someone to carefully check out the location where they are kidnapped but I haven’t received any news about it. All we have is the information about the records that Aiden sent me. His phone is also out of coverage. There is a high possibility that even if we track that navigation on it we can’t find them”The two know too well how Aiden bought a commissioned phone. It would send the car’s records if ever the user activates a certain command. Once it has undergone in that, even if the phone was ruined, the command will not be terminated. Such items can cost a fortune but as for Aiden, it is but a simple thing to assure his safety.“Did you have any hint of who did this?”Nodding his head Elton click a few tabs on his laptop and showed it to Menandro
“You are awake. Wanna have some coffee?”Opening her eyes, Lea finds herself sitting in a car. Wearing a new set of clothes, a seatbelt locking her from having her balance out of how the car was moving. She can even feel the air from the road as the car have no ceiling and is completely wide open.“Where…”She asked only to have her head be in pain. Even her body feels painful.“Ah, maybe you are curious why you are here with me?”Slightly nodding her head, the man looks friendly and kind yet she finds something wrong.“My dress…”“Ah about that, you don’t have to worry. I ask the maids in there to change your clothes so rest assured no man saw your body”Taking a bite of the toasted bread he had on his hand, he saw how Lea look at him.“Want some?”He said offering the bread. But a frown can be seen on her face.“Who are you?”The car then stops. They are in front of a gate. The place was wide and in color of dried leaves. Even so, one can’t fully tell if they are dead dry or if is i