IN THE CAGE

11. WHAT IS?

...FAWN...

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Something big is going on in the Hunter family. I didn't know what it was, but after receiving a call from his uncle, Ace left me without a word. He also carried at least two weapons from the safe. Seeing the seriousness of Ace's face at that time, I used to swear it was a little anxious. My heart was beating in panic when I saw the anger rising from its firm face.

Margot-name was the main cause of Ace's anger. When Margot was mentioned by the caller, Ace's aura turned completely dark. As flames poured out from his body, burning anyone within close range. Seeing Ace's reaction, I didn't even dare to blink until he walked away from me.

Regarding Margot, as I recall she was Ace's eldest brother. The only close family the man had. She is a woman who always appears in all-black clothes like a fan of metal rock music. Miss Indira once told me something about Margot and the story stuck in my head until now. That :

"Margot may look creepy and a bit rough on the outside, but she's actually a very nice woman. He loved Ace very much and looked after his brother. Considering they're alone now, I don't think Margot wants to lose her family anymore."

Recalling Miss Indira's words, Margaret Hunter's face came to my mind. Beautiful woman with a body ala-ala fashion magazine model. His jaw was firm, his eyes sharp, and his confidence soaring. She's like a dream woman. The version of the woman you want but just a blind wishful thinking about being beautiful seems to need luck from birth.

"I hope nothing bad happens to her" I prayed as I looked out the window. The sky that night was very dark. I went out to the balcony and saw many bodyguards gathered in front, discussing anxiously. I'm curious but I'm still not allowed out of the room.

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The next day, I woke up with a cold breakfast on the table. The clock on the wall shows ten in the morning by noon. At that time, there was no sign that Ace had gone home. There's a chance he's still dealing with last night's problems. I was not so dizzy over his existence and felt somewhat grateful, at least I did not need to deal with his strange personality.

1 hour later, after finishing my business in the bathroom, I came out and was greeted by the bashful gaze of a bodyguard who from his looks was quite young.

"You who?" I said a little uncomfortable.

Just a reminder, I'm still stuck wearing Ace's clothes. Today I decided to wear a white shirt that covers up my thighs. At the bottom, I only charge ****** *****. I don't have any pants and for God's sake, Ace doesn't have any pants to borrow. Other than its large size, I also don't want to wear those old men's pants.

"O-oh, sorry. I'm Haru. Boss Carcel assigned me to watch over you."

"Where's Felix?"

"Felix is busy preparing for Miss Margot's move, so she won't be able to take care of you for a while."

"Oh, okay." I walked while wiping my hair. I went to the table and saw a plate of cold food on the table. His appearance does not add any taste.

"So, Haru..."

Just a little speech came out from my lips, Haru's eyes instantly widened in alert. Like a very obedient student. I remember the first time Joseph became the bodyguard of Miss Indira. He was also as cute as Haru. Like his entire body was in standby mode.

"What can you eat in the kitchen?" I then continued asking. Haru was a bit confused but replied with a grin.

"Baked bread."

"That sounds good." I sat down cross-legged on the sofa, imagining the food I used to eat at Rashid's house. Usually, I have breakfast toast with avocado jam and scrambled eggs. Thinking about it, I got hungry.

"I can make you toast, if you want." Haru proposed the idea to my head. My smile immediately widened enthusiastically.

"Can, can!" I answered too quickly.

Hey, where's this kid going? Supposedly, if they wanted to give me a bodyguard, they better give me Haru from the start.

"Alright, then.., I'll prepare it for you." 

Haru's grin really reminds me of Joseph. Damn, why is a child as adorable as he is a bodyguard in this psychopathic family's house? He should be protected and showered with love. I should ask that later.

A few minutes passed after Haru's departure. I filled the beginning of the day by lying on the couch and playing my favorite music on my head. Every now and then, I hear a noise from outside. Guards who spoke in large voices and the sound of crowded vehicles. I don't bother looking at the window. I was able to draw my own conclusions just from the slightest explanation Haru had. That Margot's gonna move here.

I don't know what caused Miss Margot to move, but it makes more sense than her living outside. After all, this house was the home of the main Hunter family.

If Margot comes home and sees me in this situation, I wonder what she would do? Is he going to save me, release me, or kill me? Will she hate her sister's madness? Does he know that the sister he loves keeps a woman locked up for no apparent reason, tortures and harasses me whenever he wants, does he know her sister is an asshole?

Wait, am I really ready to die? I went back to this decision when I was alone. The longer I'm left alive here, the more I think about wanting to survive.

Something wrong must have poisoned the air of this room, my brain so full of nonsense.

"Excuse me," said Haru. He appeared at the door with two toast slices of tomato and bacon. One glass of kiwi juice is next to the toast.

"Well, did you steal this in the kitchen?" I made a joke. Usually, the food Felix brought was very good, but the food Haru brought was impressed like the food of the guards before work. I am happy with this simplicity. I think back to my true self.

"I actually made this myself." Haru spoke with some pride. A slight red hue in thin bloom dyed his cheeks.

"Good for you." I said and started to take a slice of bread from the plate. "So, Haru...., what's really going on outside?"

"Miss Margot will move here" Haru replied. Speech brief.

"Why?"

"Miss Margot was attacked last night. Boss Ace was furious so he wanted Miss Margot back to live with him, like that."

"Oh," Turns out that's what happened. 

It is unfortunate that these rich people. Just because they were superior to the others, they looked like a threat to the point of obliterating their lives impressed as justification. They are forced to build a new environment when they are able to feel safe by hiring dozens of people who are able to protect them from vengeance, hatred or sheer malice.

Fortunately, with Miss Indira, I have never been stuck with such a bad situation. Of course, different things with Mr. Anggara who needs to deal with his enemies all the time, Miss Indira does not often move outside. If he comes out, he'll be with me or the Caspian family.

"Is Miss Margot okay?" I asked after I had swallowed my food.

"I heard he's in good shape."

That's a pretty answer. At least, with Margot's good condition, Ace would not lose his sanity. I can't imagine how to deal with an insane Ace. He who looks 'normal' alone has exhausted my mental, especially if he is in a mess. I'll probably shoot myself in the head.

"Miss Fawn, do you like the food? Do you want me to make it again?" Haru watched my plate which was already clean. It's a shame, she might consider me a greedy woman.

"It's delicious.., ehehe. Thank ye. I really like it." I forced a grin to escape from my cheek that was still filled with bread. My response made Haru's eyes sparkle enthusiastically. Is he a future chef? It's just a sandwich, you know? You shouldn't be acting like a kitten.

"Is that what you like?" a voice interrupted my breakfast. Someone appeared from behind Haru with a disheveled face. He was Ace, who else had that annoying tone of voice.

"What are you doing here?" I frowned.

"This is my room." she recalled. Damn, I know this is his room, too. Screeches. Forget it, being in the same room as Ace blew away all my good moods.

"So, is that what you like?"

"What?"

"You're not flirting with my bodyguard to help you escape, are you?" Ace still brought up that unimportant topic. Does he think I'm a moron?

"Is there a way out of this motherfucker's bracelet?" I raised my legs high, exposing my bare feet. Ace's face stiffened and he glanced at Haru with sharpened eyes. The man's mood was completely messy. What happened until it looked like it was all over.

"Haru, out!" Ace gave the command. The sweet boy who made my heart peaceful passed. Ah, goddamn. I'm back trapped with this damned creature. Especially want?

"What are you noticing?" I looked at Ace once more when his gaze did not turn away from me at all. Like he was thinking something, but only God knows what the contents of that muddy brain are.

"I'm watching you," well, that's a very clear answer. What then?

"You're mine, Fawn. I hope you remember that."

Huh huh? Why suddenly? What the hell's the deal?

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