It's show time! A brown haired man walked into the building.
Eh! Excuse me sir! Can I help you? The receptionist called out to him, but he ignored her and walked towards the private elevator.
Sir you can't just go in there! Sir! Sir! Security! The receptionist called out.
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Jason was about to speak when heard something break, he looked towards the door and saw Sophia standing there with shock written over her face.
He panicked! Sophia wait it's not what you think. But before he could even get close to her, she ran away, she quickly jumped into the elevator and kept pressing it so it could close before he could get close to her.
Her legs were weak so they gave way and she fell to the ground. her heart kept pounding hard. So it was all a setup, how? Why? Her mind was a total mess, all this played out in a day.
Plop! She felt something hot touch her hand, she looked down and saw that it was blood. Oh! No, she touched her nose and found the source. She tried to carry her head up and stop the bleeding, her hands were stained and it didn't look like it was about to stop flowing anytime soon.
I didn't bring anything with me. She looked around to see if she could get anything to stop the bleeding.
Ding! The elevator opened and she tried to get up, when a white handkerchief was placed in her hand. She quickly used it to cover her nose.
Come with me! He said, she didn't get to see his Face, with confusion she gradually stood up and followed him out.
That's him! The receptionist pointed at him when the guards arrived.
Calm down! he chuckled, I'm leaving already, I just came to pick my friend. I'm leaving okay! They turned and saw Sophia walking out. The receptionist recognized her.
Are you alright? Why are you bleeding? Did he hurt you?
No! It's okay it's just a little nose bleed I'll be fine. She faked a smile and walked out with him.
He smiled and opened the door of his black bmw X5 for her. She entered and they went out together, when Jason got out they were already off.
He sighed! I really messed this time! He quickly tried to catch up to them.
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The car was driven with upmost speed moving ahead of a lot of cars, meanwhile it was silent inside. Sophia rested her head and closed her eyes.
Here! He gave her a wet wipe, you look horrible. Wipe your face properly.
She took the wipe from him. What do you want? Her voice sounded very hoarse..
Don't talk too much, just rest! I know the headache is much, he glanced her for few seconds before fixing his gaze back to the road.
I didn't talk too much, I just asked a simple question which you obviously don't want to answer.
He smiled nonchalantly
"-"?? She sighed! Fine don't say anything then.
The car drove for about an hour before stopping Infront of a little diner. C'mon lets go eat something.
They got into the diner, taking seats near the window. A young waitress walked to their to their table, with a beautiful smile on her face.
Would you like to order? She asked Sophia, since she was a lady she felt that it would be better to ask her.
Can I get some ice?
Eh... Ice, like just ice? She was a bit bewildered, it's the first time since she started working here that someone was ordering "just ice".
Yeah! Can you wrap it in like a handkerchief or something?
"..."eh okay! How about you sir?
Oh just give me a glass of orange juice, he smiled making the waitress blush, what a good looking guy, she thought.
Okay sir! She walked away.
Sophia couldn't be bothered by anything going on around her she just wanted to stop this throbbing pain in her head. They didn't wait too long before waitress was back at their table, she gave Justin his drink before giving sophia the ice.
Arg! Thank you, Sophia quickly collected the Ice and placed it on her head. She felt like opening her head so the ice would be more effective. The waitress left the table while sneaking glances at Justin, which he was fully aware of.
Here drink this! He passed the juice to her. Sophia looked at him wearily, then she took the juice and almost finished it in one gulp. Ah! She could feel the cooling sensation flow through her body with the ice that she placed on her head, as it melted it dropped on her face causing her to relax so she closed her eyes to enjoy the moment. Few minutes passed and to her surprise he didn't speak.
So are you willing to speak up now? She questioned since he wasn't willing to talk first. You don't expect me to think it's a coincidence right? There's no possible way that the moment the truth was revealed you happened to be there to offer help.
He grinned! Thankfully her eyes were shut so she couldn't see this annoying grin of his. Well you're right it's not a coincidence. But I do have information that you'll like to hear.....
Sophia we are special people! Like really special!
We? She raised her brows!
Yes Sophia we are the same, Isn't that wonderful? He spoke with a hint of pride, And you're my better half.
She looked at him plainly.. he sighed! Well allow me demonstrate, he raised his hand indicating for the waitress to come over.
The waitress walked to the table not knowing that she was about to be used for an experiment. Yes she smiled what do you need?
Justin smiled I'd like another glass of orange juice. Sure! She went ahead to get it. Sophia just raised her brows silently watching what tricks he had up his sleeves.
Some minutes later the waitress was back with the orange juice in a little tray. She dropped it on the table, Justin stretched his hand to pick the juice he touched her hand slightly and she immediately turned to look at him.
His eyes slightly shined, Give me all the money you have on you! He sounded too vicious and domineering, causing Sophia to quickly sit-up.
Ha! Sophia was about to ask him whether he crazy when the words were forced back into her mouth. To her greatest surprise the waitress was acting according, she put her hand into her pocket bringing out the cash, even other secret places were money was neatly hidden.
".."? Is she crazy? Sophia was rendered speechless, when it was getting out of hand she tried to stop her. Hey! Stop it, Sophia rebuked her.
She paused as though cold water was splashed on her, she looked around trying to recall what happened to her then she saw money scattered everywhere on table.
Wh.. what's going on? She couldn't remember how she got to this table.
Well I called you, Justin frowned he looked completely stunned about what transpired. you came here and started dropping money everywhere. we were so shocked, I was beginning to think that I am just too handsome for you to behold, so you wanted to give me everything? He then smiled revealing his canine teeth.
OMG! Sophia had never seen someone so shameless with top notch acting skills. she knew what happened so wasn't moved by his extravagant smile. Instead a felt a chill down her spine. This guy was definitely dangerous she told herself.
The waitress blushed completely smitted by the beauty before her. She thought about her crazy actions. this guy is so good looking, but why did i lose my senses and do something so stupid as giving him money? My gosh! This is probably the side effect of watching too many cringe romance movies.
she panicked! What If they report me to the manager? Oh no! I can't lose this job. As though she could read her mind Sophia spoke, don't worry it's fine you can go, just be more careful from now on. Well technically she couldn't be careful about such things because it wasn't Normal to begin with. But when she saw fear on the face of the waitress she decided to intervene .
I am so sorry for the inconvenience and for making you uncomfortable thank you so much. she bowed and quickly turned to run away.
Ah! Don't forget your money! Jason called out when she was about to go.
Oh yes! sorry she bowed apologetically.
It's okay, pls get me another glass of orange juice. Sophia smiled.
Thank you, the waitress quickly gathered the money and went ahead to get her order.
Was that really necessary? You made that lady go through a lot of embarrassment I am pretty sure she'll never forget today. Sophia glared at Justin immediately the waitress left.
That's not the point Sophia, the main thing is the ability! look at the bigger picture you can do this and so much more. Imagine what we can do if we join forces. And I can tell you something good for free.
What? She asked.
When you give a command like that no one can cancel it, I repeat No one. You're the perfect breed.
She looked at him in disbelief, me she pointed at herself.
Of course, that's why I said if we join forces we'll be untouchable.
Calm down, let's not get ahead of ourselves I'm gonna get another headache if you continue talking. Pls explain how we found ourselves in such a situation.
Well it was many years ago, some scientists started working on the human mind they wanted to understand how it worked and how to control it, eventually they had a breakthrough. but I don't know how they came up with the conclusion that babies were the right people to use as test subject.
So they secretly started experimenting on babies with the excuse that they found new medicines that can make babies smarter, prettier and the new generation of perfect humans.
They failed at the beginning and a lot of babies died but some were successful and that's when the public got to know what was happening.
.......
Meanwhile Jason tried to catch up with them, but after a while he decisively stopped, nope I can't continue like this. He went back to the company and after going through the surveillance camera he discovered who came to Sophia's aid. He gritted his teeth and dialed a number.
So she knows! A soft voice spoke. Well i was thinking we could wait for a while but I guess we can't anymore. Anyway she's gonna be a little hostile to us from now on. But it's still within my prediction. Just try to cut off the loose ends on your side.
With that the call ended, he understood what she was implying he just couldn't believe that Matilda will really go that far. She almost ruined everything, thankfully like miss Alexandra said it was still within what they predicted but he just wasn't expecting her to create the problem.
Anyway he knew it was Justin that took her so he knew she would be safe for now though. At this point he knew Sophia will definitely not believe anything that he had to say. He was trying to build a friendly relationship but it was destroyed before the foundation was even laid completely.
He sighed! Tell Sophia to report to my office immediately she comes, he spoke to his secretary.
Sophia and Justin talked for a while before they left the diner. She was much better now, Justin drove her back to the office.
I don't know why you refused to eat anything, but make sure you grab something to eat before you sleep okay.
Yes I will thank you, she smiled politely, she waved as he drove off. She turned and faced the building, a sharp glint flashed pass her eyes. In the end she nothing more than a chess piece in their hands. They are all pretenders, she clenced her fists tightly.
She wasn't a dummy of course she could tell that something was up since the day Mrs Alexander came to her house. What Justin told her confirmed her suspicions, she knew her mum was always overprotective of her over the years. She got her first phone just 2yrs back, even when she pestered her mum for a long time. She was always conscious of her activities, friends and lifestyle. It's just recently that her parents let her be free to go out and do what ever she wanted.
But Dave wasn't treated like that, she thought it was because he was boy but it seems that wasn't the case. Well she didn't need an A.I in her brain to tell her that they did that to protect her. So she didn't mind at all and it made her love them more.
But the people she currently met were all pretending she knew but also pretended to be oblivious. She sighed and quickly regained her normal posture before walking in.
She was told that Jason told her to see him immediately she got to the office.
Sir you were looking for me? She spoke immediately she entered the office. Jason lifted his head from the document he was looking at. They just stared at each other for a while.
He knew she was coming, he had a lot of things he planned to say, but looking at the calm face before he didn't know what to say again.
Sophia about happened earlier I want to apologize, I didn't want you to find out like this I...
It's okay sir! She interrupted him, I know miss matlida did that on purpose, I agree that initially I was shocked and hurt but don't worry I am fine. I understand that everything everyone did was to protect me, I must say thank you for that, she gave a polite bow.
Jason frowned he didn't like the way the situation was unfolding, it would be better if was angry and yelled at him, but facing this calm personality he didn't know how to act.
Actually Sophia I was really worried...
Don't do that! She snapped.
Do what? He was confused
Don't pretend to care, I don't like that, let's just go according to the script.... Don't try to act outside your role. She eyes glowed slightly, something felt strange .
Jason shuddered, she has started using that ability consciously but something felt off with the vibes she was giving. He clenced his fists, a person popped into his mind 'justin'.
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After driving off Justin laughed hysterically, he of course knew the seed he planted in her heart. She was eventually going to start using her ability, but staying with those people will only bring out good emotions, and she won't be able to fully use her ability, so he had to help her a little. he then sent a msg "it's done."