Chapter 38 - Seed of Doubt (2/2)
”Nothing! I'll wait for you outside,” Maxen replied, steering clear from another impending misunderstanding. He tried to bang the door to make a statement but unfortunately it was a soft-closing door so he kicked it instead once it closed. What the heck just happened? They were ok this morning!
Olivia jerked inside the room upon hearing the thud, and shook her head. Once again, her brain chattered about how she did the right thing. Remember, he's a player, use that to your advantage, her brain said.
A slight frown painted her face because for the first time ever since she met Maxen, her heart was silent as it listened to the words of caution in her head. It was a beautiful night, Olivia. But it's only good until it lasts.
…
Out in the living room, Jack nodded his head as Maxen laid out his plans for Olivia's birthday.
”Is there anything else that I can help you with, Your Highness?”
”I want that before the weekend.”
”But the weekend is in three days, Your Highness.”
”No, not on the weekend. I said, I need that in two days BEFORE the weekend.”
”But…” Jack's throat dried at Maxen's request. This request was definitely one for the books.
The two men snapped their heads when Olivia walked out of the bedroom and they were mesmerized by how striking she looked like even in her simple ensemble of white shirt, jeans, and Gucci sneakers.
Maxen tapped Jack's shoulder, and repeated his order, ”Two days, Jack. Two days.” Without waiting for the latter's word, Maxen moved forward and offered his arm to Olivia.
”Shall we?”
Olivia accepted his gesture with much hesitation that her hand was suspended in the air for a second until Maxen reached out and hooked it to his folded arm.
Inside the elevator, Maxen eyed MIB1 before shifting his sight to Shadow who stood beside Olivia. He nudged MIB1 and flashed a knowing smirk to his security. Today was MIB1 and MIB2's day off but the presence of Shadow told Maxen the reason behind MIB1's unexpected attendance.
Shifting his attention, Maxen wrapped his arm around Olivia's waist which she immediately swiped off and sent him her signature look of defiance. He was starting to get really annoyed with her after his ego reminded him that never in his entire life was he pushed around by a girl.
Meanwhile, MIB1 noticed the descending number on the digital board. He could feel the vibration of the elevator floor beneath his feet and he knew it would stop at the next floor so he glanced up once again and internally cursed in his head. That floor was all too familiar not only to him but to Maxen. He fought long and hard but his curiosity got the best of him so he stole a glance at Maxen whose jaws ticked when the elevator stopped and the doors slid open.
”Good morning, Olivia.”
”Sorry, forgive my memory but…”
”It's ok. We only met once in Heathrow.”
”Oh, that was a half a year ago. Pardon me if I have to trouble you for your name again.”
Olivia's eyes tracked the nuances of the lady and caught the latter's exaggerated hand gestures. Olivia held the fake smile on her face as an inkling feeling of what the lady and Maxen shared planted a seed of doubt in her heart.
”Fiona. Fiona Chung.”
Edited by Swaning