At that moment, Neon spoke
" sorry to interrupt your heartfelt moment but I'm guessing you guys need to repack?"
We both got down and said sarcastically
" yes sir!"
Then we began packing. Neon had some business to deal with dad so he left us alone.
" come to think of it, we still have a house given to us right?"
I asked Ace, who was closing his bag.
" yeah, and I think it's in country S right?"
Smiling, I said
" then once we're bored at country Z, we can go to our house right?"
He chuckled and said
" sure! We can call it our vacation home "
Then he got up and said
" let's go pack your stuff up"
By evening, we were packed and ready to go. Really, I think I dislike traveling! I mean, I didn't get to stay at home for a complete day!! We had dinner and went to our rooms but since Ace and I aren't used to being here, Ace snuck out and came to my bedroom. Laying in our usual posture, with him hugging me from behind.
" you know, we can protect ourselves right?"
" yeah, I know that. It's just.... Neon doesn't know"
He pulled me closer and I snuggled in deeper
" I guess I can't really bear to part with you. I think I won't survive if that happens "
" me neither. Goodnight Ace "
Kissing my head, he replied
" night Bella "
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Third person's POV
Bella slept soundly as Ace kept caressing her hair gently. When he was sure that she was asleep, he slowly pulled the covers over both of them. Don't get it wrong, Ace only sees Bella as his sister, twin to be precise. As soon as he closed his eyes to sleep, the door to Bella's room opened to reveal Neon
" may I have a word?"
Ace nodded then slowly got out of bed silently before following Neon to Bella's room balcony
" where were you guys taken for these six years?"
" I'm sorry, I can't tell you that. We swore an oath"
Neon lit his cigarette and took in a long drag before asking
" since you can't tell me that, at least tell me what they had you guys doing there"
Ace shook his head and said
" I still can't tell you that. All we are required to say is that we were trained for the safety of our countries. We have our president's permission "
" what is that suppose to mean? Different countries were in danger and needed to be protected?"
" I don't know too. That is what we were all told to say once asked "
Neon sighed then put his cigarette butt in the ash tray
" fine. I just hope that it will not affect my sister in any way possible "
" rest assured, she would remain the way she has always been. I'll protect her even from herself if that happens "
Neon nodded and went back to his room, leaving Ace to stay with Bella. Bella, on the other hand, knew when Ace left the bed because of how she was trained to always remain alert, but she didn't know that he went to have a chat with Neon. So when Ace came back, he softly explained that he needed some fresh because he couldn't fall asleep.
The next morning, at exactly 4:00am, they were prepared to leave. Bella didn't get to see her kid brother and sister so she was quite gloomy and unhappy during the trip to the airport. Lucky for Bella and Ace, their passports were prepared for them while they stayed at the organisation so boarding the plane was a piece of cake. When they arrived at country Z, there were three black low-key cars, awaiting their arrival.
" Mr Neon, welcome back. Boss instructed me to pick you up and take you directly to the shares building "
Neon looked at both of us and said
" sorry, can you guys follow me to the shares building? I really have to attend this meeting immediately "
" sure, we'll wait for you at the waiting area"
Bella answered with a smile on her face.
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Bella's POV
Neon nodded and went ahead to enter one of the cars while we trailed behind him. Ace on the other hand asked
" what are you scheming in that little head of yours?"
" oh, nothing, nothing at all!"
I said, shrugging my shoulders
" I know you sugar pie. You are definitely plotting something "
We got into the car that was behind Neon's car then I turned to Ace and gave him the biggest grin
" it's nothing really. Just going to sneak out when Neon is at the meeting room to see how country Z looks like and be back before the meeting is over. No one will realise we were gone!"
Ace rolled his eyes and said
" And you called that nothing?"
" well....you know what I meant "
Not long, the cars arrived in front of a very tal building which was covered mostly in glass, showing how expensive it was to build it. We all got down and headed into the building . Neon was lead to the elevator while we were escorted to the waiting room. Ace then asked if the meeting will last for hours and the personnel replied that it will take about six or five hours. That will be enough time to satisfy our curiosities. So after we were left alone for about five minutes, we snuck out to go and explore. Country Z, here we come!!!!