Glazed Tower, Main Cabinet.
"Sir Sir someone is looking for you." His assistant rushed only to receive a cold glare.
"Send them back." Flipping through the research papers, Ian cut him off
"But Sir,"
"Glazed palace was constructed just for cabinetwork and except cabinet members, none has the right to enter. Don't you abide by the rules?"
"Sir she I mean that girl has the Raven card."
As he was about to answer, there was a small creek of the door.
Peeking in, Mia sighed. Pushing open the door, she entered and huffed.
With hands-on her waist, she retorted,
"Your men are so thick to trick."
A huge smile crept his lips at her words.
"You may leave." The assistant nodded and left the place.
...
"Sir Sir Sir, have you seen a lady? A girl to be exact?" Few guards rushed towards him as soon as he came out.
"Sigh, she is inside. Carry on with your work, she is someone important."
"Important? But who Sir. She was flaunting a fake raven card." One asked.
Flocking his head, Jose mumbled,
"Young lad, it's just been months you have been appointed here and still don't have clues. Raven cards are restricted only to the President's family, don't you know that?"
"That means she is someone related to the President's family?"
Shaking his head, Jose just left the place.
...
Inside.
"So, what do you work?" Looking at the research papers on the table, Mia asked.
Sitting beside her, he passed a cup of coffee and answered,
"Right now, I am just a member of the cabinet. I will just look on to the matters which dad as already signed."
"Hmm, then Uncle is working from home?"
He nodded.
"And what are these papers?" Scanning all the maps, Mia mumbled.
"Strengthening our military base. These are satellite maps of border bases."
"Hmm, this one it's the near Balagon River, right?"
He nodded and scattered the papers,
"These are research papers on the development of underground bases and few designs of this naval ships"
"Hmm." Sipping her coffee, Mia nodded.
She had clues about land forces thanks to General Steven Brown but naval ships were new to her.
"Why are you here?" Collecting all the papers, Ian asked.
"Of course to kidnap you and earn money." She gunned her hand and he chuckled.
"Your lame jokes." Shaking his head, he walked out and Mia followed him.
She wore her mask and caught his pace.
Holding his free hand, she swung it in the air.
"Let's go out for lunch. I am bored."
Looking at her hand swirled around his, Ian smiled and nodded.
Soon Jose rushed and Ian handed him the papers.
"Where do you want to go?"
"It's a surprise. Let me take you there." And with that, she dragged him out.
Jose looked at the couple and analyzed as many theories as he could.
"Sir." Taping his shoulder, the young man questioned,
"What if she is a traitor and seducing your boss."
Jose frowned deeply.
"Everyone knows Miss Isla is the next First Lady. Should we inform Big Boss about this?"
Pinching his brow, Jose went into deep thought.
"Sir, what if she is a Black Witch? I heard these Witches love to seduce handsome guys and later on kill them."
"Huh, really?" Shaking his head, Jose smacked his hand.
"Young Lad stop spouting nonsense. Your conspiracy theories don't work here. Just go and do your work."
The young man shrugged and walked out.
"What if it's the actual truth?" Shaking his head at the thought, Jose mumbled,
"Shit. This guy is truly infectious."
...
Reaching a busy street, Mia stopped the car.
"Here we are."
Looking at his uneasy expression, she sighed.
"Don't tell me you never visit a place like this."
Ian shook his head.
"Argh, these heirs of Richie families" Unbuckling her seat belt, Mia got down and Ian followed her.
Clinging to his arm, she grinned.
"Look at this lively street. Have you ever strolled through it?"
He again shook his head.
"Great, let me familiarise you with this."
"I am damm sure you would love this."
Dragging him in between the crowd, she made her way towards a particular small restaurant.
"Are we going to eat here?" Pointing at the small crowded restaurant, Ian fretted.
"Thank your stars this is little well maintained, Xav accompanied me to worst places."
Ian scratched his head and followed her.
Choosing a corner table, Mia took the menu card and only then noticed him still standing like a statue.
"Argh, what's wrong now?"
"This table it's not cleaned yet."
Dragging his hand, she made him sit beside her.
"They will clean."
Taking out her mask, she looked around and smiled.
"Look how lively people are. They aren't as fake as those rich elites. Look at that old couple, "
Pointing towards his left, she continued,
"There toothless smiles, awww it's so cute."
He nodded with a chuckle.
"And those two girls, gossips and whispers, hahaha." Following her sight, Ian smiled.
"Everyone is busy in their own worlds. It's so good to be here." Clasping her hands, she grinned happily and he smiled.
Soon a waiter came and recognize her.
"Hey, buddy." Greeting her with a hi-fi, he scanned Ian.
"Haha, seems like you snagged a rich bait."
Ian frowned at the comment.
"Hahaha, no-no. He is my boyfriend."
"What?"
Scanning Ian with his keen eyes, the waiter mumbled,
"He looks too boring. Look at his dull colours."
Ian who was still on cloud nine at her comment snapped back and glared at him.
"Woah Woah, cool down. Daggers won't work on me."
"Hahaha, stop it. And you know my usual orders."
"Sure sure." Giving her a thumbs up, he left the place.
Patting Ian's back, Mia consoled,
"He was just kidding. You are just too handsome for him to taste."
"You mean?"
"I mean he is a gay and senior year student."
"What?"
Nodding her head, Mia took out her phone and said,
"This is a Part-time job for him. He is an orphan and should stand on his own toes."
"Why don't you help him?"
Scrolling through her phone, Mia answered,
"He is not a weakling. He has great strength to build his own future."
Ian nodded and scanned around the place. Since it was his first visit, he was looking at everything like a kid.
Snapping his few cute candids in secret, Mia smiled and let him enjoy the view.
Soon dishes were served and the boy sat in front of them.
"So, tell me how did you guys meet?"
Passing a plate to Ian and filling it with all the dishes she could, she answered,
"It's a long story. I had to court him for 10 long years."
Ian blinked in surprise.
"Such a liar you are. Ok, I won't disturb your sweet time." With a smile, he left the place.
"Open your mouth." Stuffing a piece of cheese toastie, Mia grinned at his reaction.
"It's so spicy and, " Chewing it a bit, he nodded with a smile.
"It taste's great."
"It's just the start. Those star hotels are nothing compared to this."
Ian nodded and continued to fill his craving stomach.
"It has raw fish?" Blinking his eye, Ian looked at the bowl in front of him.
"Here here." Spooning him, she waited for his reaction.
"It tastes good."
"I told you." And then they both dug into their Poke Bowls.
Finishing their lunch, they parted the restaurant and strolled on the street.
"Let's stroll at the lake."
"Lake?"
Nodding her head, she dragged him towards the lake.
There was a small garden with couples and people enjoying the lakeside view.
Some brought their dogs to stroll, while some brought their children to play, while some senior citizens were busy chit-chatting, while few couples were busy in their own world.
"It's so lively." Even though it was filled with people, he could feel the peace from every corner of the garden.
"Let's stroll around."
And as she did, few who knew her stopped and greeted her with a smile.
"You know them?"
Clinging to his hand, she shook her head.
"They are daily visitors and I stop by quite rare. We never talk but they would still recognise me and smile."
Nodding his head, they stood in front of the silent lake and enjoyed the view.
"Mumma look, that sister brought a boyfriend today." At the girl's voice, they both turned around and mia smiled.
"Sister Mia." The girl ran towards her and Mia bent down to scoop her.
"I missed you so much." The little girl grinned.
"Really?" Pinching her nose, Mia smiled.
"How are you dear?" A woman walked and greeted Mia.
Bamm
Bamm
Bamm
"Arghhh, Arghhh Run Run Run." The crowd started to freak at the bullet sound.
Passing the little girl to her mother, Mia scanned the guys and sighed.
"Idiot they are behind me."
Blinking at her words, Ian scanned the guys.
"The second one, was he the same one who, "
"followed me all towards the glazed tower." Mia continued his words.
He had set up guards around her and was informed about it while Mia just ignored him.
"Let me call my men." He was about to take out his phone, Mia held his hand.
"Let me handle them. Your presence would blow out and attract reporters here." He sighed.
Of course, wherever his team went paparazzi's would surely stalk them thinking Ian might be with them too.
"You handle the guys on left and I will on right." Ian nodded and barged towards the three men.
And Mia jabbed the guy who rushed towards her in a hurry to die
"Surrender or die." The leader approached her with a gun.
"Huh, did you do a background check?" Tying her hair into a messy bun, Mia asked.
"Not needed."
And before he could even react, Mia swung her leg and threw the gun in his hand aside.
"Too bad, you didn't."
And within a second, she took the gun lying on the ground and
Bam
bam
bam
bam
bam
bam.
6 seconds and 6 men down.
"Tch Tch, only 6 bullets." Shaking her head, Mia looked at the baffled leader.
Snapping her hand in front of him, she twitched the hand of another guy who rushed towards her to attack. Twitching it like a rubber band, she tugged the hand around his own neck and looked at the leader,
"Don't tell me you still wanna fight?"
"Arghhhhhhhhhh." The guy under her capture cried in pain when she broke his other hand with just a twist.
Releasing him, she showed him on the ground and dusted her hands.
The leader barged a kick towards her but too bad she held his leg.
Turning it around, she gave a hard karate chop on his knee pad making him wail in pain.
She released his leg and captured his both hands. Twisting them behind his back, she made him bend down and knee kicked his face.
"Arghhhhhh."
Turning him around, she was about to break his remaining bones but a cry stopped her.
"Mummaaaa." Grabbing the leader in a chokehold, she looked at the guy.
"Surrender or I will kill this child." He lightly pressed the knife against her neck making the little cry in fear.
Ian wanted to attack but Mia shook her head and stopped him.
"Leave the child." Throwing aside the leader under her upper arm, Mia sighed.
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