Agatha and Kia sprinted toward the entrance, bodyguards closing in like a vice. Agatha's voice echoed off the marble floor, laced with concern. "What's going on, Kia?"
As they reached the entrance, a sea of imposing bodyguards awaited them, casting long shadows. Kia grasped Agatha's hand, pulling her upstairs with a burst of adrenaline.
"We need to get out of here!" Kia exclaimed, her breathless words echoing through the corridor.
They dodged into a nearby alcove, hiding as bodyguards rushed past, their thundering footsteps reverberating through the hallway. Agatha's narrowed eyes sparkled with curiosity. "What's going on, Kia?"
Kia's charming pout accompanied her whispered confession, barely audible over the pounding footsteps. "I sinned."
A deep, manly voice interrupted, sending shivers down Agatha's spine. "You sure did."
Both women's heads jerked upward, locking eyes with Daniel. His chiseled features were illuminated by the corridor's soft glow, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "You enjoy causing trouble, don't you?"
Kia's frown deepened, her brows furrowing in defiance. Agatha's smile grew cunning, her eyes glinting with mischief.
Agatha rose, adopting a pleading tone, desperation lacing her voice. "Dani, please save us. This little girl of yours keeps causing trouble."
Kia sprang up, her glare piercing Agatha. "Who's his little girl?" she demanded.
Approaching Daniel, Kia's arms folded across her chest. Her index finger extended, poking his chest with a sharp jab. "You should respect me and behave professionally."
Daniel's calm gaze met Kia's defiant stare, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
Without responding, Daniel swiftly grasped Kia's hand, his movement unnoticed by her. He pulled her closer, his warm whisper tickling her ear. "After what happened back then, should I still be obedient in the same way, or perhaps in another?"
Withdrawing with a sly smirk, Daniel's eyes sparkled with mischief, his gaze dancing with amusement.
Behind them, Agatha witnessed the exchange, her eyes widening in surprise. Her excitement was palpable, a delighted grin spreading across her face. "Wow!" she exclaimed.
Kia's mind lagged, but when comprehension dawned, her face burned with humiliation. Her cheeks flamed, and her eyes flashed with outrage. "You... how dare you!" she yelled, her voice trembling.
Childishly, Kia pounded Daniel's chest repeatedly, her frown deepening. Her fists flew in rapid succession, each strike fueled by embarrassment and indignation.
Suddenly, Daniel grasped Kia firmly, holding her in place. "Stop it if you want me to help you out," he warned.
Kia's face burned with indignation. "It's your role to help me, how dare you blackmail me? If I want to cause trouble, I will, and you'll be the one to clean up the mess."
The teasing atmosphere vanished, replaced by tension. Agatha's lips twitched as she watched Kia push Daniel away, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Shaking her head, she intervened, "Are we staying or leaving?"
Kia turned to Agatha, cast a defiant glance at Daniel, and flipped her hair arrogantly. "You better shape up, stop being irritating, and maybe, when I'm in a good mood, I'll ask my dad to raise your salary," Kia said, her voice dripping with condescension.
Clinging to Agatha's hand, she led the way out of the luxurious club, its neon lights reflecting off the wet pavement. Kia felt reassured, knowing Daniel's presence solved the problem with the man she had offended.
As they stepped into the cool night air, Kia's eyes narrowed at the sight of a familiar car with bodyguards. Her brow furrowed, she swiftly pulled Agatha in a different direction, the sound of heels clicking on the sidewalk filling the air.
However, their escape was short-lived. Meanwhile, a sleek black car halted beside them, and before Kia could react, Daniel emerged, bodyguards in tow. The scent of leather and freshly polished metal wafted from the vehicle.
She attempted to flee, pulling Agatha, but was swiftly caught and hauled back. Kia's face contorted in frustration as she was lifted onto Daniel's shoulder, her stomach lurching as he tossed her into the car's back seat. Throughout the ordeal, she yelled, "Let me go, you asshole! Let me go!"
As the car sped away, Kia sat up straight, her heart racing with concern. She glanced back, noticing her friend being approached by the bodyguards. The neon lights of the club faded into the distance, replaced by the dark silence of the night.
Her anger refocused on Daniel, she turned to confront him.
But her movement was halted when the car suddenly swerved, sending her stumbling backward. The scent of leather and polished metal filled her nostrils as she grasped the seat to regain balance.
The car screeched to a halt, and Kia sat in stunned silence, her disheveled state a testament to the chaotic ride. The sudden stillness was oppressive, punctuated only by her ragged breathing. Then, a wave of nausea washed over her, and she bolted out of the car, vomiting onto the side of the road.
After composing herself, Kia stood up, wiped her mouth, and took a deep breath. Her thoughts replayed the events, and her expression darkened. She spun around to confront Daniel, but her gaze was arrested by the car's smoking engine. Her jaw dropped in incredulity. Why was a family car, renowned for its excellence, malfunctioning after a single high-speed ride?
Just then, Daniel emerged from the smoke, his imposing figure radiating an aura of power. His rugged features and chiseled physique evoked the deadly gods she'd read about in comics. For a fleeting moment, Kia's anger gave way to awe.
Shaking off the distraction, Kia stormed towards Daniel, her slap connecting with his cheek before he could react. "You!" she pointed accusingly. "You broke the rules, and my father will hear about this!" Her warning was laced with venom.
Expecting contrition, Kia was taken aback when Daniel merely turned and walked away. She stood frozen, her anger and confusion momentarily rendering her speechless. As she turned to follow him, the desolate surroundings registered – they were in the middle of nowhere, with only the moon casting an eerie glow.
Kia sprinted after Daniel, her voice rising in authoritative command. "Daniel, stop!" The darkness seemed to swallow his figure, and Kia's unease grew.
The isolated landscape stretched out before her, a seemingly endless expanse of shadows and silence. Kia's heart pounded in her chest.