I looked at him and found him already looking at me. We stared at each other for some time.
I felt like I could stare into those dark eyes for hours. His eyes as well as his facial features were shining under the moonlight.. His muscly body was bent and he tried to match my height by leaning on the railing.
Why did he look so.. attractive?
"Is something wrong?" I managed to choke out.
He shifted his eyes back to the scenery in front of us and smiled. "Not at all. I was just admiring you."
"Admiring me? Why?" I laughed.
"Lots of reasons. Your character is really strong."
"How so?"
"Well, your father signed a contract and now you have to marry a stranger. Your sister also passed away and there are rumors going about. Even after so many people insulted your family, you are still unfazed." He said.
"Truth is, I didn't know about the rumors. I heard about them for the first time from Mrs. Anstey." I said.
He nodded, 'No wonder.."
"Although, I could say the same for you. You are trying your best to live up to your father's expectations and trust me I know how hard it is when you are unable to do so.. So, that is a more tougher situation than what I'm in.. " I whispered.
He sighed.
"You don't need to stress much about your work. I know you weren't ready for this and you weren't expecting all this. Your brother wouldn't have wanted you to worry so much about work." I said, trying to make my tone sound comforting.
"How do you know what my brother would have wanted?" He asked, I noticed his eyebrows furrow again.
He looked angry and in denial.
"I don't. But I know what an older sibling would want." I said and handed him his coat.
"Thank you, good night." I said and left.
Shit.. Why did I tell him that? I'm so stupid. How did I just give him advise about work? I know nothing about his work.
I walked to the main road and called for a taxi.
But if he listens to my advice, he would feel more relaxed. Ah.. Whatever. It's up to him if he wants to pay any heed to my advise.
I rested my head on the window and gazed outside. The moon was playing hide and seek, hiding behind the buildings repeatedly.
I though hard about Andrew's words. Why do people like to spread wrong news?
"Is it alright with you if I increase the radio's volume a bit?" The driver asked while looking at me from the rear mirror.
"Uh, yeah, sure."
The driver increased the volume of the radio.
"Good evening, and welcome back to the Night's Gossip. We have an interesting piece of local gossip for you. The daughter of Theodore Wilson, 23-year-old Allison Wilson, has passed away mysteriously... Rumors are circulating that she may have been involved with the mafia. There have been no updates from the police as of yet." a female voice spoke.
"I would point out, that Allison was the daughter of a millionaire. It is unlikely for her to be involved with the mafia." another male voice said.
"Honestly these days, you don't know what's going on in anyone's mind!" she laughed.
"If you have any thoughts on this story, we encourage you to reach out and share them with us. And stay tuned for more updates on this engrossing story." the man said.
"And now, the news I have been looking forward to, the famous actor Luke Kai has been seen around with the famous singer, Serena David. Some fans have caught them in a cafe.. Holding hands.."
"Ooooohhh-" My ears suddenly closed and I shivered. I became alert after I heard them.
At this rate, Mr. Wilson will be in trouble and our family's reputation would crash.
My heart beat rose and I started feeling out of breath. I clenched my fist and took some deep breaths.
What should I do? I have to expose everything. I have to tell everyone that Ally was a good person. I can't rest just yet.
"Are you alright back there?" The taxi driver asked me.
"Ye-Yeah.. How much time left?" I asked.
"We're almost there." He answered.
The house was awfully quiet. Of course it would be, it was literally 12 am. But that wasn't of my concern.
I walked.. Ran to Mr. Wilson's office. He would be awake, he never sleeps at this time. "Mr. Wilson." I entered.
"Hey, Lily, what's the matter?" he asked, reading a few papers while on his table.
"Have you checked the news?"
He remained quiet. Then he removed his glasses and sighed.
"Aren't you going to do something about it?"
"I know there are rumors spreading. I hired a few hackers and some investigators who will try to expose the truth."
Oh, thank god, I thought he would sit there and just listen to all this bullshit.
I began walking out when he asked, "You were with Andrew, am I right?"
"Yes, he took me to meet Mr. Anstey and Mrs. Anstey." "How was the meeting?"
"It was alright." I didn't tell him about what Mrs. Anstey said.
"Good to hear that all is going well." he said and returned to his work.
I opened my window for some air and fell on my bed.
I stared at the ceiling.
I couldn't help but think.. Was she really helping the mafia?
Why would she be attacked? And Jacob said something about the assassination. That had to be related.
Maybe someone was targeting my sister? But why?
"I think the assassination talk and her boyfriend are related to her death." I remembered Jacob's words.
Could her boyfriend be...
I don't think so..
Or the mafia wanted money from Mr. Wilson and were planning to kidnap her to use her for blackmail. But that doesn't explain why they would kill her.
Come on Ally, give me a sign. Help me out.
Just then, the wind blew from the open window and...
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