223 Ruffled Feathers 1 (2/2)
As she rubbed her aching bottom, she opened her eyes.
She was now on the ground and when she looked up, the masked man wrapped in all black stood in front.
If she was in her usual state, she would've minded the condescending look the suspicious and pervert-like offender had thrown her.
Unfortunately, the shock had been too great for her to handle to be able to do that.
Her mind had seemingly stopped working when she realized how odd and perilous her situation had become.
Wendy didn't how it happened. But she was sure that she was no longer at the airport.
But in a dimly lit room which she was certain that she would never ever think of visiting.
'Ver... Where are you? I think I've gotten myself into a deep s*** and this time around, I've become a real damsel in distress.'
As her face paled, she thought to herself.
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Gio Albarez was not the type to take simple and petty revenge against someone.
Also, he knew that there was a chance his own face would annoy the old man to death, hence he decided to respond to the voice message sent through Ever Victorious private line.
He would be going.
In fact, in his blue casual business get up, he was already on his way to the main residence.
The drive there would only take about half an hour since it was also at Central Alina. Only the traffic could get in his way from arriving later than that.
However, it was currently not rush hour, hence he estimated that within the next thirty minutes, he would finally meet again his aloof and usually warm uncle...
That same uncle who requested his separation with Sofony from that lunatic trying hard doctor.
”Gio, you're grinning from ear to ear.”
Stepping on the accelerator, he turned his smiling face to Sofony.
The woman sat on the passenger seat. Since the notice was sent just an hour ago, she was still in her black suit.
The man would have loved to lift up the crimson-colored cover of the sports car, but the woman shook her head and pointed at her hair. A pity.
To her comment, he replied,
”I couldn't help it. It's been a long time since I drive like this.”
She tilted her head.
”But you don't like to race much, do you?”
Laughingly, he clarified.
”It's been a long time since I drive like this towards the main residence.”
Sofony watched him chuckle with a warm look in her eyes.
Underneath that though, many hypotheses began to form.
Somehow, she felt that Conrad really had a hand on what happened to them before.
Why else would Gio react like this?
Hidden in her love-struck expression were thoughts swirling around and making correlations between Conrad and the bearded man.
Her heart grew cold. And only Gio's carefree smiles were keeping her from teleporting directly to Conrad's place to force the truth out of his mouth.
”Gio, what time do you think will you finish talking with your uncle?”
”Why?”
Sofony revealed a soft smile, replying,
”I don't want to dine anywhere aside from home.”
The man laughed. He shook his head and said,
”It should not take long. Probably around 5:30 we will be at the penthouse.”
As they drew closer and closer to the private land where the Albarez' main house was located, the two wasted time away by chatting about their plans for dinner and some other mundane matters.
When the dreaded heavy traffic caught up with them on the road, the two even had a hot kissing session which almost headed into something no kids should ever peek into.
Unfortunately, the car ahead moved forward.
They could only exchange glances then laugh.
Such a mystery why they couldn't have enough of each other even though this morning, they had just done the deed.
Sofony shook her head and fixed her clothes. Regarding the wrinkled parts, at times like this, she was very grateful that the system could do magic.
She blinked. And then when she saw that her black suit and skirt were good to go again, her sweet laughter reverberated inside the car.
Everything seemed perfect now.
She laughed because every moment with him was very sweet and heartwarming.
Her merry laughter lasted until a notification rang within her head.
She froze. Gio who never strayed his eyes off of her notice the abnormality in her expression so he pressed on the break and quietly stared at her.
”What's the matter?”
Her answer did not come immediately.
Only after some time did she almost robotically turn to his direction to give him an apologetic smile.
”I'm sorry. Something came up.”
”Is it very troublesome?”
Sofony closed her eyes.
Shortly after, her face scrunched up and she answered, ”Seems so.”
When she saw his expression, she tried to reassure him with a smile.
”But don't worry. I'll make sure to make it back for dinner.”
”Would you like me to come with you?”
She shook her head and grabbed his hand which was on his thigh.
”I saw earlier how you excited you are to meet up with your clan head. Please don't worry much. I'll be fine on my own.”
A brief staring contest ensued between them before the man chuckled and planted a kiss on her forehead.
He said, ”Go then. Just don't forget to come back to me.”
'I will be stupid to not return to you,' she smilingly thought to herself.
It didn't take long for the car's engine to start again.
However, when it began to speed along the high way again, only Gio was left inside.
As for the woman who should be beside him, she had already teleported away.
Nowhere in sight was the soft expression she had a few seconds ago.
Her face now looked so terrifyingly cold despite the slight grin that graced it.
She was dying to know one thing.
Just who the heck wanted to court death so much to actually kidnap her friend, Wendy, away?
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