"Erica, where exactly are we going?", Yago asked when he noticed that the car they got into drove towards the opposite direction of the agreed route, and currently venturing through unfamiliar roads. When he saw her sister jolt from her sleepy state upon hearing that, and looking out the window to check anxiously, Yago's suspicion grew. He glanced at the unknown man and woman sitting on the driver's and the shotgun seat, growing more skeptical about their identities by the minute.
"I'm not really sure brother. Sister in law was the one who arranged for this." Erica answered him while still peeking outside. At first, she was alerted by his brother's concerns, but as she checked on the direction they were heading, she found the roads quite familiar. Could it be?
Upon hearing Arianna's name, Yago became more perplexed. If it's Arianna, she wouldn't decide things for him like this, right? After all, she was indifferent to Vier. Could it be that they entered the wrong vehicle? Who are these people?
As if sensing Yago's hostile gaze, the woman sitting at the front turned her head to look back. She smiled at the two passengers at the back but the smile didn't reach her eyes. Yago grabbed Erica's wrist at once at the sight of that. This woman couldn't be simple. There's no way she's an ordinary nurse with that threatening look. Yago then glanced at the car door in his right, contemplating about jumping out of the car with Erica.
"Sir, I know what you're thinking. Please behave yourself and be patient." Yago heard the woman say. The words were polite, but sounded baleful in his ears. "Otherwise, you might not be able to see Miss Reid again." she added with a smile. "Rest assured, we are almost there."
Yago clenched his hand into a fist. How dare this woman threaten him!
"Who are you?" he asked.
"I'm your private nurse. I'll be... taking care of you from now on." she said, chuckling. She emphasized the words 'taking care'... Was she tasked to kill him? But at the moment, there's nothing he can do about it.
Yago stared at the woman.She's perhaps about twenty five years old. Pretty and has a good figure. She has the air of a dangerous temptress. He's very sure she's capable of fighting and restraining him right now, considering his current condition. There's no other way but to come with them obediently. He stayed calm and waited until the car entered a large iron gate.
Yago took a deep breath before alighting the car. The moment he stepped out of the vehicle, he readied himself to be seized, but unexpectedly, he was greeted by two friendly and familiar faces. Aren't they Arianna's people? He looked around only to realize that they were taken to the South mansion. So, all of this was legitimately under Arianna's orders?
"You've arrived!" from a distant, they heard a woman's lovely voice. Yago turned instantly and saw Arianna approaching them.
"Miss Reid," the woman greeted with a bow. "As you ordered, we have escorted them back." she reported.
Arianna nodded before glancing at 'Vier'. He was wearing a frown. Was he displeased with her arrangements?
"Was there any mishaps?" she asked the woman.
"None. Only, the patient attempted to jump from the car." she replied.
Arianna was stunned momentarily before waving her hand. The three subordinates then retreated and only the nurse, Arianna and the siblings were left. When Erica saw everyone leaving, she excused herself, too. She better go and check on her fur-babies. She didn't want to be sandwiched between those two!
"You thought of jumping out from a moving car?" Arianna asked in disbelief. "Do you think your James Bond or something?"
"Was it my fault? You sent me a very intimidating nurse! She even threatened me with your life." he replied.
"Sir, you misunderstood. I didn't threaten you. I was just reminding you. If you jump out and get yourself killed, you'll never see miss Reid again."the nurse explained with a smile.
Yago glared at the woman. She did that on purpose. He's very sure she played with her words to make him misunderstand on purpose. What a hateful woman. Does she hate him secretly?
"Alright. I'll take you to your room now. Follow me." Arianna said as she walk ahead. Enough with that argument. She doesn't have a lot of time in her hands.
Yago followed her but wouldn't give up on the topic. He really dislike that nurse! He doesn't want him by his side. "You can find me a good one, but you just have to send me someone like her? I don't trust her. She looks dangerous. Where did you find that person?" Yago continuously nagged as they walk through the corridor.
Vexed, Arianna stopped on her tracks and turned to 'Vier' with furrowed brows. "What? Do you want me to find you a sweet, cute, and young nurse instead? Someone you can flirt with to pass your time? Well, keep dreaming. I hired Heleina because she's capable, and she hates lecherous men the most. So you better behave yourself." she said before turning her back against him. "I'm not in the mood to accompany you anymore. Go find yourself a room at the third floor."
Yago was left speechless by her sudden outburst. She just left like that? He hasn't even asked about the reason he was taken here. He was being too annoying, he guessed. But still....
Yago smiled, Arianna's irritated expression, and her scoldings laced with jealousy still were as cute as ever! He managed to provoke her without even doing anything. He might as well follow her arrangement, lest she gets more angry. He sighed and went on to choose a room for himself. Somewhere close to Arianna's.
***
"Arianna, tomorrow's Sunday. Aren't you planning to visit your mom? You promised to visit again last time, but it's been two weeks and neither you nor Yago showed up."
Arianna sighed when she heard her father's complaints on the phone. Seriously. Her days couldn't be busier. She's really tired from all the work and commitments these past few days. She has reached her limit. To hell with work! To hell with Jayden! Forget about all of them!
"Alright Dad. I'll come visit mom first thing in the morning." she replied.
"That's good! And don't forget to bring Yago with you, too." Carl reminded her. "Your mom wants to see the both of you."
Arianna agreed before ending the call. 'Vier' is still injured. It'll be better for him to rest more for a few days. Maybe she should just skip from mentioning the matter to him. He's not Yago anyway. This matter is not related to him. She'll just make up an excuse for him when she gets there.