Should I eat you instead?"
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Isabella was red as a tomato but one question rang in her head and she decided to voiced it out.
"Are...are you a cannibal?" She asked lowly
Sebastian demeanor faded as he heard that.
How could she ask such a question in this situation.
"No". He replied simply.
Isabella was more confused. "Th...then, how would you eat me if you're not a cannibal? Isn't that what cannibals do, they eat people". She said
Sebastian's brain cell died down and resurrected within seconds, he stared at her dumbly. No words came out of his mouth, he just stared.
Slowly his hands loosened from her waist and Isabella fell.
"Oww". She winced painfully. "You're so mean".
Sebastian didn't know what she said, he still couldn't register what she said earlier.
"How old are you?" He asked after a while of silence.
"I'm twenty one, you see. I'm not a kid". Isabella stood up to defend herself.
Sebastian was surprised. "Twenty one and she doesn't understand what he said?" He thought.
He chuckled and Isabella looked at him with a frown.
"What's funny?" She asked
"You're really a kid. He stretched out his hand and patted her hair.
Isabella froze on the spot.
"Now kid, obey your elders and go make me something to eat". He said
Isabella pouted. "Mean jerk". She stuck her tongue at him and walked towards the kitchen.
"Do you know where that tongue of yours will fit?" Sebastian asked with a naughty smirk.
Isabella didn't know what he meant but with the look on his face, she knew it wasn't something good.
"My di.."
Isabella covered her ears and ran into the kitchen.
Sebastian almost laughed.
"What a kid". He chuckled softly
Isabella peeked from the kitchen door as she watched him.
A week ago he was always grumpy and rude, there wasn't any light in his eyes. It was like he was a walking dead.
But now even if he still had that cold look on, she could feel that he was beginning to lighten up.
It made her wonder what really happened to him?, why was he in that state when she first saw him?
She went back into the kitchen to prepare a quick breakfast since she still had some time before her first shift starts.
• B CITY •
THE whole City was gloomy. The Harper's still hasn't announced or made a statement on what had happened but the public knew, the evidence was right in front of them.
AT THE Villa, the whole family were seated except for David; Marcello's dad, each had a blackened look.
Nobody said a word, they just sat there.
Harper finally raised his head, his shoulders still slumped. He cleared his throat and they all turned their attention to him.
"We should perform the funeral rites for him". He said in a cracked voice.
Daphne nodded. "We can't delay any further, his soul should be at peace". She said
"I'll make the necessary arrangements". Marcelo said
Harper shook his head and said.
"It should be done privately, only this family should be there". He said
Daphne and Marcelo looked at each other confusingly.
"But..". Daphne tried to talk.
"I've made my decision". Harper said and stood up.
He went into his study.
Daphne sighed.
Marcelo seemed to be in deep thoughts. Daphne looked at him.
"Why do you have that look on your face?" She asked
Marcelo looked at her and smiled.
"It's nothing, I'll be on my way now". He said and stood up to leave.
Daphne watched him as he left, her phone rang and she picked it up, she smiled when she saw the caller ID.
• NEXT DAY •
The sun disappeared and the cloud darkened as it stared down on the small group who stood by the grave side, each were dressed in black suit and Daphne wore a black gown. Lucas was also present.
Harper knelt down and placed the necklace on the grave stone.
"Rest well son". He said softly and stood up.
Daphne came forward and held his hand.
"Let's go Honey, I'm sure he's in a better place now". She said
Harper took in a deep breath and nodded, he looked at the grave again and turned to leave.
His eyes met with Lucas. Lucas smiled slightly.
"Let's go". Marcelo said and they all left.
Lucas stopped and turned back, his jaw clenched and he left.
Someone came out from behind a pillar holding a camera. He smiled as he stared at the pictures he took.
"Perfect". He said and left the place.
• B PROVINCE •
Isabella came back from work to meet a very disturbed Sebastian.
"Is something wrong?" She asked
Sebastian grabbed her hand.
"Where is it?" He demanded
"What... What're you talking about?" Isabella asked confusedly
"Don't play dumb with me. The flashdrive, where is it?" Sebastian asked again.
Isabella seemed to think.
"Oh right... Can, can you let go of me first. You're hurting me". She said
Sebastian realized he was holding her too tightly and he removed his hand.
Isabella winced as she rubbed her arm. She made her way to the room and began searching through the wardrobe.
"I'm sure I kept it here". She mumbled still searching through the wardrobe.
She finally found it.
"I got it". She brought it out and faced Sebastian.
"Is this what you're looking for?" She stretched it forward.
Sebastian sighed in relief and took it from her.
He had lost his phone and wallet in the crash, good thing he didn't lose this one.
"Thank you". He said
"Now... "
Sebastian looked at her.
"Tell me, who are you?" She completed