Chapter 86 - His Wife (1/2)

Alvin had first taken Anya to the terrace where the different thrilling rides, water games were present. Then he took her to the shopping arena. There were lots of major brand outlets with the latest collections. Not just that, she even spotted fast food joints, gaming arcades, cinemas, indoor games. The ship looked like a mini town with all the facilities.

Their actual aim wasn't to enjoy their time on the ship, they were eventually going downstairs where Anya was planning to take a look. While looking around, they thought to grab some coffee and went towards the cafe when a man bumped into Anya.

Although Anya sent the bumped man away, she still doubted if that man rammed into her on purpose. She might be strong enough to defend herself but her body had its limits. She felt her right side shoulder and arm numb in pain.

Clenching and unclenching her fist, she tried to flex her arm when she saw a football going towards them at high speed and force. Having no time, she pulled Alvin aside trying to alert him, ”Watch out.”

She tried to balance his weight but her right arm didn't support her causing her to trip. Alvin stumbled at her abrupt force and managed to hold her in his embrace and balance both.

'Crash.' The ball broke the glass wall of the cafe.

Instead of fearing, Anya guarded up in front of Alvin immediately. She saw the seamless glass wall about twelve feet tall broken into pieces. ”How is that possible?” Anya voiced her thoughts in disbelief.

A football can't break a hard glass wall so easily. At maximum effect, it could scratch or crack it.

Anya fixed her shoulder with a hard twist and scanned their surroundings. There were no families or female guests around other than cafe staff. There were only men and they didn't look like wealthy political family sons. They appeared rugged, tan and their dressing was like local thugs.

”We are surrounded.” She alerted Alvin in a low voice.

Alvin, who was a head taller than her, easily watched the area. The ball didn't bounce on the floor so he was sure instead of air, the ball was filled with something hard.

His eyes skimmed around. He saw the men stealing their eyes from him or faking to be in shock. Some even walked as they didn't hear the glass break.

He heard unvarying steps of the boots coming towards them. So he concluded that the security of the ship was coming there due to the noise.

When he heard the clicking sound of bones, he saw Anya flex her arm and be ready to protect herself and him without a fear or care about the pain.

He held her shoulders, twirled her, and hugged her. This woman doesn't know how to seek his help when he was right there.

”Are you crazy?” She muttered trying to get off his arms. Those men were waiting to take them under control and he was hugging her.

”Shhh…” He shushed her, gently rubbing her head while looking at the security reach the area. ”They won't attack us.” He told her.

”They don't need an invitation.” She snapped at him immediately.

Alvin was cool, so calm that it was frightening. He was patient with her as he discerned the plan of those men, ”Little Donut, they wanted to take us on our will.”

Anya stopped pushing him. She tried to assess what he said. In no way those men could take them away at her will. With her hands between him and her, she lifted her head and saw his murderous gaze at somebody. She swallowed hard. She had almost forgotten how scary he could be despite his handsome face.

Alvin's eyes were still colder when he glanced down at her, ”Do you think other women could withstand that bump and still walk?”

Anya tilted her head. If she was wearing high heels, she would have twisted her ankle and fallen on the floor before Alvin could help her stand. The pain of her shoulder? Due to regular training, her endurance of pain was high, whereas other women would have definitely burst into tears.

Still, how would that make her willingly go with those men?

Alvin added, ”What would have happened if that ball had hit me or if we had kicked it?”

If that weird ball had hit Alvin's head, he would have bled and even fainted. If she had used her hand or leg, she would have broken a bone.

Her eyes widened and Alvin smiled but it was devoid of warmth. Those men wanted to take them away from the shopping arena as if taking them to the infirmary, but those men would take them somewhere else or a secret hideout.

Nevertheless, her eyes glinted darkly, ”I have a plan.” She informed him.

Alvin was impressed how her little brain stays active without fretting over what just happened. He merely nodded, guessing what could be her plan.

Alright, it is settled now. However, she didn't fathom another thing. ”Why are you hugging me then?”

Alvin didn't respond. A security man reached them after the initial inspection. He got to know that the couple missed that weird heavy ball just in a split second. Hence he asked, ”Excuse me, are you two alright? If you are hurt, please let us guide you to the infirmary.”

Alvin snickered looking at her. If they depart, those men will plan more and attack them again immediately. If the security is around, those men wouldn't carelessly follow them. ”My wife is scared. She also needs a check.”

Anya: ”...”

He scooped her to his arms and walked with two security guards who guided them along the path after asking if they needed a stretcher.

Anya clenched her teeth and demanded in a low voice, ”Put me down.” Then she went close to his ear and questioned in disbelief, ”And who the hell is scared?”

Alvin turned to her, causing her to take her head away, ”You can't act scared, can't you act weak?”

Why should she act weak?