Aysel.
I locked the door before turning back to see a frightened secretary.
“Wh.. what.. are you doing here?”she stammered.
I sighed and opened my palms then raise it up in the air.
“Your secrets are here, you know?”
Her eyes enlarged that I myself felt it would pop out.
“But, you also know I can keep my lips zipped up.”I demonstrated.
“You don’t even know what you’re saying! Did you hit your head on.. on a hard surface?”she flared.
I walked around her, with my hands behind me.
“I do think I’ve lost it also. But, why are you getting worked up?. I just accused you wrongly, didn’t I?”I stopped in front of her.
I moved her hair back and scoffed.
“Funny how the boss always targets beautiful women.”
She yanked her hair away from me while seething in anger.
“Do you know?. If I hand you over to the DRS right now, you’re going to jail?. Do you know also know that the boss will let you take the fall?”I stared at her lips as I said that.
“And, in order for you not to rat him out, he would have you killed in prison.”I added before stepping back.
“I actually have nothing to protect anymore. Helene is not important to me and I already broke up with my boyfriend last night.”
She trembles and I watched as sweats forms up on her forehead.
“What do you want from me?”
“Good one. You’re quite a smart one.”I rubbed her hair.
She shot her angry stare at me and I removed my hand and raised it up in surrender then chuckled.
“I want you to report to me all what the boss has planned and is still planning.”
“And, how will you guarantee my safety?”
“Your mother…”I drawled out.
“She is quite having the bliss, isn’t she?. She flew to Korea last night, correct?”
“Are you threatening me?”
I gave her a soft punch on the shoulder and laughed.
“Why would I?. You’re quite cute tho. Read my lips. We never met before. Betty is the suspect. I won’t tell the DRS about this also. So, I guess I’ve helped you in securing your job, both as the secretary and the spy that way.”
*
Boss’s pov.
Kelvin stepped inside, putting on a black cloak and wearing the hoodie.
His eyes are all swollen up and I could see the veins on his hand.
“This is your first mission.”I looked directly into his eyes after moving closer to him.
“Kill Aysel.”I mouthed.
He bowed and turned around to leave.
“Wait.”
He stopped and turned to me.
“Juliet,”I sighed.
“She can’t be trusted. We cannot forever hide her identity also. Take care of her, discreetly.”
*
Aysel.
I picked up the papers that was scattered on the floor slowly and unconsciously.
I have to think of a plan.
If my identity should be reveal to the queen, I won’t be safe.
Not like I don’t want to take punishment for my crimes, but I don’t want to be the only one punished while the boss gets away.
He did this to us.
We were orphans who were wandering up the streets before he approached us as a generous man.
He took us in and began training us to be child switchers and later, killers.
I am not going down without him.
He is deceiving the Queen also. Her child isn’t a daughter. Her child is a son!
I have to act fast.
A hand poked mine and I was brought out of my trance.
“What were you thinking? I’ve been calling you for a while now but you seem completely zoned out.”Ralph questioned as he picked the papers up with me also.
“Sheesh. The fault is all yours. If you hadn’t allow this paper to scatter on the floor… just if..”I scowled before standing up.
He scoffed.
“I see.”
“Ugh, finally. I’m done with this dress. My back hurts badly. I better go get a massage tomorrow.”Duvall stood up from his seat.
“Just five minutes! Five…. four… three… two.. one! And, I’m done. Let’s go home together.”Snow also stood up.
“What?. Really?”Duvall smiled sheepishly.
“What?!! Don’t give me that face and stop your imagination from running wild. Ralph, I’m seriously telling you that this guy is a gay!”Snow freaked out while pointing his finger at him.
“Baby yomuyomu..”Duvall rushed to his side and started giving him soft presses on his body.
“Hey! I’m warning you. Stay clear.”Snow pushed him away.
“Alright. I’ll scram! But can I at least get a peck on the cheek before I do that?.. huh?? baby yomuyomu”he tried to get close to him again but Snow ran to our side.
“Stay away.”he grabbed a scissors and pointed it at him threateningly.
Duvall pouted and cupped his cheeks.
“Nooo!! Baby yomuyomu..”he approached him again and Snow brushed me to the side, making me lose my balance while making his way to the other side of the room.
Ralph grabbed my hand, preventing me from falling.
Snow came around again and pushed me forward making me go all chest to chest with Ralph.
My eyes rolled out in shock.
Seeing him so close like this sure makes my heart race a million.
He raised his brow at me and I quickly moved away from him.
“I think you just drooled just now.”he pointed at my lips teasingly.
“Me?, never!”I stared away from him.
“I think you just did tho.”he giggled.
“Keep dreaming..”i retorted.
“Alright, that’s enough play for today.”Snow breathed out.
“Sure, baby yomuyomu. I will follow your words.”Duvall winked at him.
“Pervert.”Snow muttered.
I went to pack my things in my bag then flung it over my shoulder.
I stared around the room and sighed.
“What?. It looks like you just gave the room a last glance.”Duvall pointed out.
I nodded and pressed my lips together.
“I won’t be coming here starting from tomorrow.”
“Why?”the trio chorused.
I looked back at them.
“Hmmm.. I have to take care of something..”I replied.
“Woah. This room will never be the same without you.”Duvall sounded down.
“What is it that you want to take care of that you have to leave. Is it back at your company?”Ralph asked.
I shook my head negatively.
“I’m sorry I can’t give you much details now. But I promise to do that later. That thing needs to be taken care of discreetly… okay?”I whispered the last part.
They all stood looking at me with gloomy faces.
“Alright, what’s up with those faces?. Eish.. I will eventually leave one day so… I know you guys will miss me but try not to do too much.”I smiled.
“Can I give you a hug?”Snow blurted out.
I chuckled.
I remembered our first encounter and compared it with our present one.
He’s changed a lot and I guess that’s something to be happy about.
No, they’ve changed a lot.
They are no longer at each other’s throats but best of friends.
I opened my arms widely and he moved in for an embrace.
I patted his back slowly and he suddenly moved away.
“I am not some kind of a baby, okay?. So don’t do that.”he said and stepped back.
“I think he is about to cry.”Duvall uttered, making a point with his hand at him.
“No!”he fired and Duvall shrugged.
“I still think so tho.”he mumbled.
I smiled.
“Me too. Huggies…”Duvall turned to me with a huge smile.
I closed my arms.
“Oops! No gay please.”I joked.
We all laughed.
“Can I get one?. I won’t tell you not to pat my back.”Ralph said.
I looked at him and grinned.
“Sure. Come here.”
I pulled him in an embrace and he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on my shoulder.
I patted him slowly while sniffing the scent of his hair in.
He disengaged from the hug minutes later.
“Call?. We can still give you a call, right?”
“Maybe…. or maybe not..”I twitched my lips.
“Don’t worry. I’ll always call you guys first if it’s a *maybe*.”
They nodded.
“And, oh, the spy isn’t Betty. I’ll leave you to solve the puzzle in there. And, guys, remember not to ever go to where your treasure is being kept even if you ever fought with one another. They will approach you soon, so you’d better be on your guard.”
They nodded once again.
We all stepped out and I heaved a sigh.
It’s been a journey, but it ends here.
I have to turn on my survival mode now.
It’s been truly amazing with these guys.
I do hope we meet again.