My nose is blazing smoke right now! If I may describe it.
'' You can stay if you want...'' I clearly heard him. Just who is he to dictate what I am supposed to do? Whether I stay here or not, well, it's my decision to make and not him!
''But you cannot stay in this place for too long.'' The man immediately added. What? Really? He is definitely ---- something! I clenched my jaw annoyingly. Just who is he to decide such things? Is he my father? My fiancé? He doesn't even consider me as his friend! So how can he do this to me?
''I could give you at least a week to settle whatever business you have here. Then you must leave this country as soon as possible.'' He furthered.
''You are definitely a psychopath!'' I wanted to curse him but I held it in. ''I will definitely leave this place. But let me wait for aunt Dorcas so I can bid farewell to her.'' I softly answer. "Who would want to stay in such a chaotic place anyway.'' I snorted without a second thought.
'' That's fine with me.'' He emotionlessly answered.
'' Thank you.''
'' Do you have to go out tomorrow?''
'' Yes.''
'' Wait for the attendant that I am going to send to accompany you. It's quite dangerous for you to----''
''I don't need one. I can manage. Don't bother sending anyone.'' Then I started to walk away. However, I halted when he said something.
''Don't be stubborn. You can't even defend yourself to a dog so just be grateful for whatever special treatment given to you--------''
''I didn't ask you to give me such consideration!'' I don't know what came into my mind that I spun around and yelled at him. He is so rude that I can't help but shout at him. I didn't even notice my fists curled due to my anger. I just hate him right now!
''I am definitely thankful that you had saved my life before but I never wanted to be a burden to you nor anybody else!'' I know my eyes are throwing daggers at him right now but I can't even stop myself from doing so.
''I'm sorry for all the things I caused you… To you and your team...But don't worry, I am going to pay the cost for my stay at your lodge and I'll make sure to leave this place as soon as possible. You won't ever see me again. Happy?'' I blurted out in one blow.
And without waiting for any words from him, I turned around and walk away. I went straight to my room and start packing up my things. But what's there to pack? I only have my one pair of clothes since I am wearing the other one. Then my gadgets which are not working, dang!
Why don't I throw them away since they are all useless anyway? I snorted upsettingly. Then I sat on the edge of the bed. Then for a second, my mind was carried away.
**Unknown to anyone, when Yana and Liam was having their conversation at the garden, someone was hiding in a corner, eavesdropping. Then the unnamed person smirk evilly upon hearing that the foreigner is leaving the place--- for good. **
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Meanwhile, Liam started to walk out as soon as the woman left. She is such a hard-headed woman. He snorted.
Then he went to where shadow was and climb on his back. He is about to leave when he heard a woman's voice.
''Liam!'' It was grace running to where he is. '' Are you leaving now?'' She asked.
'' Ehm.'' He smiled.
''Then take this with you. I specially made this for you.'' Her face radiating an uncommon glow. '' And for everyone, of course.''
''Thank you.'' Liam took the basket of bread from her. ''I must take my leave now.'' Then he cued shadows after.
'' Bye. See you next time, Liam.'' The woman is waving her hand until the man's silhouette faded.
As soon as Liam took a turn on his left, he instantly saw some scattered men all around. They are not the usual goons you can see at the streets but he can tell that they must have come from another place. And they seem to be looking for someone.
Could it be.....? He widened his eyes upon seeing the group's logo tattooed on their arms. No!
They must have seen him staring at them so one of the men came to him wearing a stern and scary face.
''Hey, you!'' Someone shouted at Liam when he was about to take a turn.
''Can I help you with anything, Sir?'' He looked at the man nearing him.
But the guy sized him up from head-to-toe before speaking. ''Have you seen a foreigner woman?''
''Can you give a more detail description about the foreigner, Sir?'' He innocently asks although he knew that they might be looking for Yana.
"They say she have brown eyes and brown long hair. You'll know she's not a citizen here since she's wearing some weird outfit too. That's the only information that we got so far.'' The guy stated.
''Hmmm... A foreigner?'' Liam touch his jaw as if he's thinking. ''I haven't seen anyone of your description sir, but why are you looking for her? Did she commit a crime?" Liam definitely wanted to know their plans.
''That's none of your business!'' The guy looks at him suspiciously before leaving. He seems to have no idea about the foreigner woman so the he didn't ask further.
But why are they looking for her? Liam was thinking while going back to the camp. But due to his daze moment, he nearly bumps into an old lady walking weakly down the road. Good thing shadows was well trained like a human being so he neighed before he stops.
That woke him up! As soon as he saw the old woman fell back, he came down to help her out.
''Grandma, I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean it. Are you okay? Are you hurt?'' He worriedly checked the old woman.
''You scared me, young man'' She slowly rise up with Liam's help.
''I'm sorry. Let me accompany you at the infirmary to check you out.'' The man offered.
''Oh don't bother. I won't die that easily.'' She jokingly laughs before she looks at the young man's eyes. But after a few minutes, she held her breath unbelievingly as if she saw something astonishing.
Her eyes were glued at his and she was holding her breath for a few seconds. Her eyes not leaving his.
''Y-you...'' she unbelievingly uttered. '' Y-you're....'' she wants to say something but she halted.
Liam was waiting for her next statement but the old woman was seemingly dumbfounded and couldn't talk further.
''Is anything wrong, grandma?'' But then instead of answering him back, the old woman smiled at him and uttered something.
''Young man, someone will come into your life and will change the course of your path. Don't let that person leave your side no matter what happens. that person will be of great help to you. That person might as well lead you to your destined path.'' She stood straight to meet the man's confused eyes.
''Grandma, I think you have mistaken me for someone-----''
''And remember, you are destined for greatness.'' She taps the man's shoulder before she left him in daze. After a few seconds, Liam spun around to catch up on her but she disappeared! what had just happened? he creased his brow in question.
Destined for greatness? He snorted mockingly. What a joke!