Chapter 211 - Eternal Dream Part 1 (1/2)

Akito is far too fragile right now. It would do him no good speaking with Chauncey Long now. Besides, this man has a way of making everybody feel irritated towards him.

She protectively stood between the two.

”What do you want?”

Chauncey's gaze fell on Akito, ”Is this what you want, Akito? You want this woman to continue protecting you?”

Her frown deepened when she hears Chauncey Long's words. There is something wrong with him. Why is he talking like this? He never spoke like this before. Rather, he's acting so strange. No, quite some time has passed since Chauncey started acting this way. What triggered it though? What made him drop his mask? Setsura did not have time to say a word, since Akitos subordinates emerged from the corner.

”Captain Akito, can we have a word?”

Akito glanced over at her, ”I'll go for a bit. Stay here.”

Setsura reluctantly nodded. Will he be okay? She kept watching him, right until he disappeared around the corner. It was only after he left did Setsura realize something. Akito walked off and left her alone with Chauncey Long? That's so weird. This entire time Akito made it clear to her that under no circ.u.mstances will he ever leave her alone with this man. But, now he's done just that.

Maybe she is overthinking things. Akito can still see her from wherever he is. She could too. Setsura could vaguely make him out, speaking to his subordinates who gathered around the body. Setsura suddenly lost her balance, but somebody catches her immediately.

”Geez, you idiot,” Chauncey scolded. The hands that wrapped around her waist to stop her fall were unfamiliar to her. But, at the same time. Setsura wonders why it feels so nostalgic to her.

So close, she could feel his breath trickling down on her skin. Setsura realizing the proximity between them immediately pulled away. ”S—orry about that…” Setsura stammered.

What on earth was that?

Why did her heartbeat then? Stupid stupid, Setsura scolded herself. Is she that desperate? This is Chauncey Long of all people.

There was silence for a few moments, ”Say….why did you come here?”

Setsura immediately understood the implication behind his tone. ”I came with Akito to solve the case,” Setsura replied. It was obvious. Why else would she come here? She didn't have to answer but did so, anyway.

”It's late, you know?” Chauncey said.

Her eyes widened when she heard his response.

”Ah, well, I was asleep. But I woke up and couldn't sleep again,” Setsura half lied. That was the case, but it was because of the nightmares. However, she didn't want to admit that to him. One of the things she regretted the most was Chauncey Long knowing her secret.

”I see and I know it's been a while. But you're pretty rude.”

Setsura rolled her eyes at that comment, ”Who was the one acting rude to me this entire time?”

Chauncey sighed, ”I was putting on a show.”

”A show?”

He glanced around at his surroundings and nodded. ”Yeah, since that time, I covered for Akito and took the blame. They keep watching over me like a hawk.”

Even if they were, him acting that way towards her was a bit extreme. He even tried to hit her. Chauncey must have understood what she thought since he spoke up. ”Well, this isn't an excuse. It seems like I'm no good with women.”

Uh, what? Setsura looked at him with wide eyes. Even somebody as calm and composed as her would have to react this time. What on earth is he talking about?

But, bad with women? Does this mean he fought with Natasha? Is that why he keeps acting like this? Huh, so perhaps this guy already likes. ”Rumor has it you like me,” Setsura brought up. Since there, meetings are by chance and coincidence. Setsura never got around to speaking to him about this.