The two best friends shared hug.
"I am sorry for bothering but people are going to gather here to check the situation which just occurred" Carlos broke in. Catching Veda's attention fully. "Oh right" In hurry, she pulled away from embrace. "Let's head to the car" Aria voiced. Seizing her friend's wrist firmly.
She was frightened. Afraid to lose her friend. There was no way she would let that happen. She would never allow it to happen. "Wait, hold on.." As Aria was about to drag the young woman out of hotel, Veda voiced. Ceasing her friend from stepping out. "What's up again?"
A frown displayed across Aria's face. Turning her head, only to meet her friend maintaining the eye contact with the man. "Thank you for your help, Carlos. I truly appreciate your kindness" Veda expressed gratitude. Bringing a smile up onto the man's face.
"Don't even mention it" He shrugged. "Even though everything seems confusing for you right now, you have not questioned yet. Instead, you shut everyone's mouth" Veda beamed. Her grey hazel eyes sparkled with admiration at the moment which melted Carlos.
Her rosy cheeks which were glowing under the light, had shaken the whole heart of the man. She held the power to make his heartbeat raced up in a second just by showing off the smile. She truly deserved to be at the one of top places she was at right now.
Without any doubts.
"For now, I can't explain anything to you because of some issues. I have no intention to drag you into these messy stuffs. I hope you ignore what happened and move on. I am certain you would understand what I mean" The gentle smile across the young woman's face flashed.
Gripping tight on the man's heart. Carlos was trying his best to hear Veda's words in view of the fact that he got to see the real rare smile of the young woman since she would always fake a beam for camera and others. Her natural real smile truly was enchanting as fuck.
"Please don't worry. I get what you meant. I should not have deceived you to attend dinner tonight. Everything is my fault. I deeply apologize for the things I caused" With a slight head bow, Carlos expressed regret. "Thank you" Unexpected response came up.
Leaving the man in pure shock. It was common for people to reply it's fine to apology. However, this young woman expressed gratitude instead which surprised him. She sure was a different type of woman. A soft chuckle escaped between Carlos's lips. He shook his head slightly.
He almost fell in love easily. No. He had to restrain these feelings. This young woman obviously did not have any feelings for him. She clearly had no interest in things such as relationships. He did not want his heart to be broken. He had to remind himself always.
"It's freezing tonight"
Carlos voiced as he took the blazer off. Then he stepped forward near to Veda. "Don't let yourself catch a cold" Carlos whispered while wrapping the blazer around the young woman's shoulder. It shocked the two best friends entirely. Both of their eyes widened in surprise.
Aria was surprised furiously. She disliked how this man cared about her friend. Meanwhile, Veda was shocked due to the fact that she did not expect this man to be this caring. She smiled. Staring up into the eyes of the man with full of gratitude in her alluring gaze.
The way she peered up at him, made Carlos gulp. Causing him to take a step back instantly in awareness. "Then, let's meet again, with delightful events only" he grinned. He just disclosed how he required to see the young woman still. "Yes. Let's meet again"
Veda responded. And like that, the two best friends left the building in hurry. Carlos Dahl stayed behind to handle the rest since he was the host of event tonight. "Take that filthy blazer off right now" As they reached back to the car, Aria commanded to her friend.
Making Veda raised her brows. "Don't tell me you want to keep this so called filthy blazer" She teased. It was when Aria's upper lip rose in disgust. "Keep it my ass! I lost all my respect and admiration for Carlos Dahl after getting to know he is such a liar with pretty face"
She rolled her eyes.
Starting the car engine as the young woman giggled from the side. "You switch up so fast" Veda voiced. "Whatever you say" Aria shrugged. Not giving a damn at all. "Tell me what exactly happened though" Out of the blue, Aria stated. Catching the young woman's attention.
She fell into silence for some seconds. Obviously, she was gathering the energy to talk about it due to the fact that she felt like giving up whenever that topic was brought into conversation. "He is Edward Gable" Getting the meaning of her friend, Veda declared.
"I was about to head out for some fresh air..." And like that the young woman detailed about what occurred after leaving from the hall alone while her friend listened quietly and driving carefully at the same time. "Edward Gable?" Aria furrowed her brows at the name.
"Sound familiar or some?" The reaction from her friend confused Veda so that she asked. It was the moment Aria quieted down all of sudden. She swallowed. Looking to the front while blinking several times. Her body language described how she was hiding something.
"Miss Aria Scarlet, Is there anything else you have never informed?" Along with a disappointed expression, Veda voiced. Eyeing her friend with a cold gaze, which made Aria let out an exhausted sigh at last. "Well. Promise me you won't get mad at my admission"
She requested in a low tone.
"Go on" Veda allowed. Waiting for her friend to continue in tranquility. "Actually, I investigated about some crime lords and mafia lists to see who holds the top place among all just in case you need help who can frighten that Edward Gable" Each by each, Aria admitted truthfully.
Completely leaving her friend in shock. "You even considered for that much?! Are you kidding me? How did you get those information then? Why didn't you discuss with me? We can walk away from this place and hide forever in the shadow if things ever get messy!"
To express the annoyance, Veda raised her tone a bit. Causing her friend to hush down in guilt. "You know well that it is unfeasible to veil yourself from a crime lord. It is not that simple to get away. And we both are aware of that fact. I had no other options but to discover as I should"
Pointing out the sight from her, Aria disclosed. It made Veda quiet down. "Well, you clearly did not have to find for the list back then. However, at the moment, it seems I need that list" In the end, the young woman made up her mind. There was nothing for her to be upset.
Her friend did it to protect from any harm in future. She should be delightful to her friend instead. A sigh escaped between Veda's lips. Bringing a beam up onto Aria'a face. "I already expected that Edward Gable to show up once again. That's why I looked for the list"
Aria explained.
"Wait. Where did you buy those information though?" Out of curiosity, Veda queried. "It is a secret" However, her friend refused to answer. Bugging Veda somehow. Well, she could investigate in that matter later. She should shrug it off to move on at the moment.
"All right, Miss Aria Scarlet. Thank you for searching it up behind my back. Now, tell me who holds the control above everyone" With a serious expression on, Veda asked. Sounding dominant to the point that Aria rolled her eyes. "Lucius Ford" Still, she responded to her friend.
"What?" Hearing the name for first time, Veda furrowed her brows. "Edward Gable actually stands at third place of top crime lords. The top three of list never show off their faces to public with real identities. Among the top three, second place is held by Lucius Ford"
Aria commenced to detail one by one. "Even though, they three have never showed off their faces, some leaked their photos out in public. Heard whoever leaked the photos got killed by the way. But there's a famous rumor that Lucius Ford visits 'Gem' casino once a month"
She added up. Her words somehow managed to bring a frown up onto Veda's face. "Are you telling me to beg for help from Lucius Ford right now?" The young woman asked. Hoping for her friend to deny. But, instead of shaking her head, Aria nodded with a beam in agreement.
"Fuck no"
Straight up forward rejection came up from Veda right away. Not even hesitating to consider; which made her friend let out a tired sigh. "I know you don't require to have tie with those men. But think properly. It is the only way for you to escape. You can ask him to be your boss"
Aria pointed out. Hushing down the young woman wholly. "You have not mentioned the first one of the crime lords list yet" In awareness, Veda reminded. "No one knows the first one actually. Everyone calls him the Satan" Based on the information, Aria answered truthfully.
"He is interesting" Under her breath, Veda mumbled. Causing her friend to panic in shock. "Miss girl, drop your interest in that so called Satan. The only one you have to focus on is Lucius Ford" Aria guided. Hitting the young woman with bullet of disappointment and displeasement.
"To be honest, you are wrong. I have my own self to focus. I can rely on myself. I am an independent woman who can protect myself at all cost from anything. I am certain there is a way to stand on my own-" As Veda attempted to show off her self-reliant side, Aria cut off.
"If that Edward Gable comes to you with his clan, guns and stuffs, you have no choice but to die under his hands. So consider. I will be by your side always as well. Remember. I am not pushing you only. I will be jumping into the mess with you always no matter what occurs"
In serious tone, Aria vowed.
Hushing down the young woman.
"All right. I get what you mean"