Ava was on her way home after finishing her shift at the café. She was walking down a dark alley as it was the shortest way to get back home. Her steps were slow and steady until she reached the darkest part of the alley. "You can come out now." She spoke out loud on purpose, in case the other party did not hear her. There was a moment of silence as no one responded to her. She noticed the person following her since a while ago and its getting on her nerves.
"Just come out. I know you're not here to hurt me."
A few moments later, a tall and lean man walked out of the darkness. From one glimpse, she knew who the stranger was. More accurately, she knew whom he belongs to from the way he carried himself. "I don't need your protection. You can go back."
"I'm sorry, Miss. I'm just carrying out the orders."
"Fine. But, no matter what happens to me, don't reveal yourself unless I tell you to."
"My duty is to protect you from any danger, Miss."
