"Let's go!"
Under the dim light, the two young women dashed into the hotel under disguise. Both of them had masks on to conceal their identities. Caps were veiling their eyes from getting caught a peek by someone. The long coats perfectly wrapped their bodies to push the freezing breeze.
"Welcome, Miss" The boy bowed as soon as the two young women stepped into the hotel. "How may I help you?" The receptionist asked. Wearing a smile on while staring the strange two young women. "Please guide us to the dinner party of Carlos Dahl" Aria voiced.
Showing the invitation message which Carlos's manager sent to Aria for free pass. "Ah, please follow me" The boy instantly recognized the text. Leading from the front as the two went after him in tranquility. They spent a few seconds in the elevator till it reached to fifth floor.
They stepped out, deep silence wandering around them still. "Mister Carlos Dahl prepared the dinner here, Miss. He also shut the cctv for everyone's freedom. Have a wonderful night" The boy politely informed before leaving from the place. Causing the two to sigh.
"Thankfully, he has common sense" Veda mumbled along with a quiet sigh. Taking the mask, coat and cap off as Aria swung open the door, only to encounter the hall. The voice of door unlocking hushed down the entire hall room. Everyone inside ceased what they were doing.
Just to stare at the door.
And there the young women were. The widely known supermodel, Veda Ambrose in a strapped long slit dress, had made appearance finally. Her famous best friend also known as her manager, Aria Scarlet came with her as well. She had a long sleeves short dress on.
The presence of them attracted the attention of everyone. They attended the dinner! "Veda!" A shout echoed through the hall. Causing people to focus on the yell. They recognized that voice so well. "Carlos.." Under her breath, Veda mumbled. Smile tugged on her lips.
Observing the man who was rushing towards her with a wide grin tugged at his lips. He had not even changed his suit yet. "I've been waiting for you" Carlos disclosed. His gaze scanned the young woman from head to toes promptly as the crowd quieted down in surprise.
Who would have thought the man who turned famous actresses down was actually treating the young woman named Veda Ambrose like his senior crush? "Does it mean I am late?" Frown displayed across Veda's face. Causing the man to let out a soft chuckle in amusement.
"No, not at all" He shook his head. "I prepared the special drink for you by the way" Carlos revealed. His hand seized the palm of the young woman without her permission. Making Aria scowled. "Please behave yourself, Mister Carlos Dahl. You can make her uncomfortable"
She stated from behind.
Hitting the man with realization. "Oh!" Instantly, Carlos took his hand back. An awkward smile tugged at his lips while Veda glanced at her friend. "My apologies for rude behavior. I got excited to show the drink I arranged for you" Without hesitating, Carlos apologized.
Earning a slight glare from Aria. She only persuaded her friend to attend the dinner because the vice president of Kio company would be here as well. She considered for her friend so that Veda could achieve the goal. There was no bad intention from Aria to push Veda.
"It can happen" The young woman shrugged the matter off with a light chuckle. Causing the man to scratch his neck in embarrassment. And so Carlos showed the hall around to Veda. Through out the whole time, Aria never left her friend's side. She stayed by side.
Like a bodyguard. "Please excuse me for a moment" Out of the blue, Veda pardoned herself. Her request caught Carlos's attention fully. They two were chatting with some other celebrities but the young woman asked to leave all of sudden. "Where are you going, Veda?" Carlos asked.
Brows wrinkling slightly to show off the concern. "Um, restroom" Veda responded. The lie mixed together well with her tranquil tone so that the man bought that lie easily. "Oh, be careful" He alerted. A grin displayed across his face as usual. Like that, Veda walked away.
She headed outside of the hall.
Aria was not by her side at the moment in view of the fact that Aria was arguing with manager of Carlos Dahl for lying about vice president of Kio attending. Turned out Carlos's manager tricked the young women to come to the dinner which upset Aria entirely. She felt guilty.
She felt sorry for her friend for dragging Veda even though she refused. "We finally meet again" As the young woman prepared to walk into the elevator, a familiar tone echoed from behind. His voice brought back the memories of dark basement with gun shot sounds.
The pain she suffered that day commenced to strangle Veda once again. Fear rose up inside her. That voice. She recognized it. In hurry, Veda stepped into the elevator. But she did not rush. Making it seem as if she had no clue who the man was talking to. She acted clueless.
Pressing the close button calmly. "Oh, look at you pretending to be pure" Again, the man stated. Staring at the young woman who lowered her gaze to avoid eye contact. "It's been five years, Veda Amos. You appear in a better condition than I expected" He declared.
But the door shut quickly which caused Veda to let out a sigh. Her hands started trembling. Fuck. He had come to her at last. That fucking man had arrived to collect her life. "Fuck.. What should I do?" Under her breath, Veda mumbled. Freaking out over the situation.
She could not lose this easily.
She had to run away if she could not fight back. That was the only option she got in her hands at the moment. Veda looked up. Inhaling a deep breath to soothe her chaotic heart. She should not panic anymore. "Seventh floor" Veda murmured. The elevator reached to the floor.
She picked seventh floor out of others just because she felt like it was the right choice. However, as she stepped out of the elevator, a deep and harsh chuckle resounded the hall way. Sending shivers down to the young woman's spine. Fuck. She made the worst choice again.
"Quit messing with me, Veda Amos. You have to come with me right now" The man ordered. The sound of his boots approached near to the young woman slowly. The more he got near to her, the more Veda gripped tightly on her dress. "Scared?" The man chuckled.
His steps ceased. Peering down the young woman who was trembling slightly. "I gave you five years already to have fun. Don't be selfish. Your time to die has arrived" He stated. His words made Veda grit her teeth. Fuck this man. He purposely was letting her escape.
No wonder the man never managed to capture her through out the five years! He was literally letting her live the best years of her life before she died! Slowly, Veda lifted her gaze. She faced with the man. His dark forest green eyes locked with hers. Finally, she got to see his face.
He looked around thirty.
There was a huge scar on his cheek also. Screaming out the bad villain aura obviously. "Oh right! I have never introduced myself" Suddenly, the man gasped quietly. "Edward Gable. That's my name which you gave no fuck to acknowledge" In a mocking tone, the man declared.
"I already told you I have nothing to do with your lover's death. Why can't you believe my words? Why do you want to ruin my life when I am telling the truth?" Out of annoyance, Veda queried. Causing the man's jaw to clench in exasperation. "Shut your fucking mouth. You killed her"
Edward assured. Blaming on the young woman still. "No. I did not murder her. She was the one who-" As Veda prepared to explain once again, the man's hand rose. Only to slap on her cheek harshly. It left the young woman in pure shock. Fuck. She just let the man touch her!
"Do not fucking lay your filthy hand on me when you have no fucking clue what happened that night for real, motherfucker!" In the end, Veda raised her tone. Gritting her teeth as Edward pressed tongue against the inside of cheek. "Prove it then! You had five years!"
The man shouted back. His hand was reaching to the gun inside his pocket already. Literally bringing panic to the young woman. "There is nothing to prove because I am right! You are just fucking insane!" When she got an idea, Veda yelled in the man's face to annoy him.
And it succeeded which caused Edward to take the gun out. He aimed right at the forehead of the young woman. However, unexpected twist occured. Veda's hand grabbed the gun from him. She struck his wrist, forcing him to let the gun go. Then she got it.
Pointing back at his forehead.
"I learned how to defend, bitch"
Veda smirked.