As soon as they got home, Riana walked to her room and shut the door. She cried again, it took her almost everything to talk to him like that, he shouldn't have hit Brian, it was wrong of him to do that. Even after all this time it was hard to forget him, her heart still yearns for him and it hurts.
Brian was angry, he swore to beat Ricardo up whenever he sees me him, he won't hesitate at all, how could he say things like that to her and he just made her cry, he fucking hate seeing her crying.
He won't get away with this I promise. He groaned angrily and went to his room.
The next day at Ricardo's office***
"Why are you wasting time on this, I already signed the goddamn papers so why isn't she with us yet. Don't tell me you're planning to put her in another department" a man in his 50's said.
"You did sign the papers, but instead of you to ask me or take permission, you took matters in your hands and signed the papers, Ricardo said reprimanding him.
What do you mean? The man fired at him.
"I really don't care if you and my father has anything in common, you're old enough to have used your senses, and you think you can come here and tell me trash" he said glaring at him.
The man snarled and said.
"I'll look for her and I'll find her, when I do so you've no say in it".
Ricardo smirked.
"Suit yourself" he said and the man went out angrily. He brushed pass Collins that was on his way to Ricardo's office,he didn't even glanced at him.
What was that about? Collins asked after the entered the office.
"He's just a freaked old man, he's here because of Riana" he said.
"Ohh I see, it was is fault after all he didn't ask any question that day and just signed the papers". So what did you say to him he asked.
"He said he would find her and when he does I have no say in it, then I told him to suit himself" Ricardo said nonchalantly.
"Are you for real, what if he finds her as he had said" Collins said perplexed at Ricardo's attitude.
"Do I look like I care" he said adjusting his tie. "I'll be off" he added and left.
Collins frowned, did something happen he thought.
*****
They're dating? She asked the guy in front of her.
"Yes, based on what I found, it looks like it" the guy answered.
"I see, you can leave" she said and he went out.
"So you want to take my Ricardo from me huh, it's kind of alarming I can't find any information about you" she snickered twirling the drink in between her fingers.
She dropped the drink in her hand and made a call. She said something to the person on the other line and the person answered with a okay and she hanged up.
Few days later***
Do you think I should start working? Riana asked Brian.
"That would be nice, what kind of work do you want to do, I can help you out" he said.
" No Brian, you've done enough let me do this one myself" she said.
Are you sure? He asked.
"Yes am sure" she reassured him.
He nodded and asked, should we go watch a movie?
"Really" she squealed like a child excited.
"Go get dressed, I will wait for you but if you waste time I'll leave you to your fate" he said jokingly.
"You dare not" she said going to her room.
He chuckled.
His mind slowly drifted to the day before and his sighed sadly.
*Flashback*
A man appeared behind him, startling him.
"What the heck, who are you" he said startled.
"You're forgetting your work here Azrael" he said shocking Brian.
How?....
"Don't ask me questions, you're falling for her without knowing who she is, isn't that quite dangerous" he said shocking Brian the more.
Who are you? He asked again.
" Claim her before it's too late, make her forget the human or better still erase her memory and she's all yours" he said smirking and left the way he came.
Brian was lost in thought for a while. He shook his head and walked away.
*End of flashback*
"Should I just confess to her" he asked himself.
Confess to who, are you crushing on someone? Riana asked coming out of her room.
Brian turned to look at her, she was putting on a cropped cardigan and a wide leg pants with a flat slippers to go with it. It gave her this natural relaxed look, he smiled and said " you look good".
Thanks, so who's this lady you want to confess to, is she pretty? She asked.
"Yes, she's very pretty" he answered staring at her, she noticed the look but couldn't get what it is about.
"Come on, let's go" she pulled him up and they left.
They go to the cinema and went to the movie centre.
What kind of movie do you want to watch? Brian asked.
"Let's watch horror" she said.
Really, can you stand it? He asked surprised.
She nodded vehemently.
"Don't jump on me when it gets deadly" he joked.
"No I won't" she said laughing.
*******
" You can just watch the movie at the house, what's the essence" Ricardo said with no interest.
" No, I want to watch it with you at the cinema, the essence is, it's good for couples" Alicia said.
"Fine" he grumbled.
Muah she pecked his lips and ran off to dress.
Minutes later they got ready and drove out.
They got to their destination and went to book their tickets.
Ricardo's eyes flashed, he just saw Riana, she was smiling so brightly that he almost smiled, his eyes moved to the person beside her, it was him again. They stared at each other for some time before Ricardo look away.
Ricardo immediately excused himself and went to the restroom.
"Excuse me Riana, I want to make use of the restroom" Brian said.
Riana pouted.
"I'll be back before the movie starts" he said.
She nodded and he left.
Brian got to the restroom, he saw Ricardo, his hands akimbo as if he was waiting for him. In the next minute he moved closer and punch him in the face.
Ricardo grunted, he touched his lips, it was bursted.
Brian was about to pounce on him again but Ricardo stopped him and punched him in the belly, which made him crunched down.
"You're messing me with me" Ricardo said gritting his teeth.
Brian stood up.
"If you dare show up in front of her again or she shed a tear because of you, I promise, you won't escape my wrath" he said.
Ricardo chuckled.
" Who are you to order me" he said.
"You've hurt her enough, so stop showing in front of her. I don't care if she likes you or not, but if she shed any tears just because of you I swear Ricardo I'll kill you" he said emphasizing on the kill and walked out of the restroom.
Ricardo's eyes darkened.
"You just gave me more reasons to go after her, nobody dares me" he muttered and also walked out of the restroom.
"What took you so long, the movie has already started" Riana ranted.
"Am sorry" he apologized.
Riana eyed him suspiciously.
Your hair looks scattered, did something happen? She asked.
"Come on let's go, the movie might end before we get there" he said ignoring her question.
Riana shrugged and they went in.
Ricardo got to where Alicia was waiting for him.
"Let's go" he said pulling her towards the car.
" Huh but the movie just started I picked one am sure you'll love" Alicia said.
"Alicia" he snapped it took him everything not to walk away and leave her alone to her fate." I have something urgent to attend to, I can't watch the movie with you" he added impatiently.
Alicia smiles sadly. "It's fine I understand" she said
Ricardo nodded and they both left.
The next day** evening***
Riana walked along the street alone, after looking for job the whole day but none that caught her interest. She has been living off Brian and wanted to create life for herself so she'll be able to pay him back, he did a lot of things and also taught her many things without asking any questions, he's the kindest person she has ever met.
While in her thoughts, a tinted black car packed beside her, three strong built men dressed in black came out.
Riana was frightened, her senses kicked but before she could take a step to run, one of them grabbed her by the arm. She tried struggling but she was no match for them.
Almost immediately another black car packed and a man in a grey suit stepped out.
"Let go of her" he said with authority in his voice.