IN THE CAGE

113. SORRY

...FAWN...

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"I'm sorry." that answer was still fresh in my head, the answer I gave Ace when I rejected his good intentions.

Going to another country with my mother until the situation got better was the contents of Ace's offer that afternoon. Ace wanted me to escape before the showdown. For him, if I stay as the bodyguard of Miss Indira's family, I can be affected by their infighting.

Of course, if I were a girl who was unable to protect myself, not indebted to Rashid's family, I could have received those two plane tickets with sparkling eyes. Unfortunately, I can't. Not after all my life, I've been determined to protect Anggara's boss. No, I can't be selfish after living off the mercy of Rashid's family.

I need to return the favor to them. I had to protect them from whatever it was, because that was the main purpose of my life.

So, that afternoon, instead of thanking Ace for the two free air tickets that Ace had thrust out on the table, I gave the refusal firmly and straightforwardly. That, I, Fawnia Alder will not escape my duties.

I thought Ace would be angry and disappointed at my decision back then. But, when I looked at the expression on her face, she acted as if she had expected my response right then and there. He was not disappointed, not angry, nor did he try to convince me.

"I appreciate your every decision, Fawnia." Ace said that while looking into my eyes. "Whatever you decide now and in the future, I hope you won't find regret."

"I'll probably regret it, anyway." I responded with a faint laugh. If at any time I was unlucky in the future, when a dispute occurred and I might be on the verge of life and death, I might remember my rejection today. Given that I could have lived a happier life if I put my selfishness first than my mass.

"Fawnia, my good relationship with Evan has been completely severed. We won't cover up any more fights. I could have sent my men to kill him or vice versa. Emery's family gave their support to me and Rashid's family as you know it will be the Caspian family's main support. We'll destroy each other."

Ace's voice that gave me that explanation sounded very soft and calm, as if he was not talking about slaughtering the entire Caspian family. I listened to every thread of words that came out of his lips with his head nodding weakly.

"If, just a little bit, you feel you can't, you can come to me. I'll protect you, Fawnia. I will always protect you. You know you mean a lot to me, don't you?"

I know very well, because of that, rejecting you makes me a little disappointed in myself.

I wanted to love Ace as much as he loved me, but for some reason, to give everything to that man was a bit difficult for me. I like Ace, of course, very much. But, thinking about whether I would rather be together with Ace forever or die protecting the Rashid family, I still could not put Ace in first position.

We.., our relationship is still new. Our closeness is also so. I haven't been able to pour all my feelings on her as much as I've poured all my devotion into Anggara's boss's family.

I can only pray for him and I can get out of this situation safely. I hope there will be a day my loyalty doesn't get in the way of my feelings for Ace.

"Take care of yourself, Fawnia." Ace said those words with his hand holding my hand on the table.

Given that the situation has become worse than it already is, the chances for me and Ace to meet will be very small. We will be busy on our own business. I'm with my duty, and Ace with his mission.

"Take care of yourself, too," I replied to Ace's words with a forced grin. I hope this isn't the last time I'll see him. "I'm gonna miss you."

Very much, I will miss Ace until I can hold that hand again. Looking at his face, his dark iris.

The conversation with Ace that day did not last long. Considering he was being chased for time as well, and I. I headed straight for Caspian's main residence while Ace-eyeah.

When I returned to the main mansion of the Caspian family, I found a number of new bodyguards coming in and escorting the door. I was stopped before I even entered. They questioned my identity firmly, as if I was the new one there. Though they were all-those alien faces-just showed up today.

"He's Miss Indira's personal bodyguard." Joseph saved me in time. I stared at those arrogant black-clothed men with sharp squinting eyes.

"Who are they?" I asked as I sauntered behind Joseph.

"The special bodyguard that Master Max had prepared for Mr. Evan. They came in dozens today."

"I can see it," This house became like an army base rather than an ordinary house.

"How's your mother doing, Fawn?"

"Static." Nothing changed from my mother's situation. It is not in a stable condition. My mother-he is still in a troubling condition and there is no development at all.

I've consulted the doctor and looked for a solution. But, they said the only solution was to wait and pray. It was a disappointing response to be honest, why would I take my mother to the hospital if they told me to pray. Pastors in the church work the same way as them.

"He'll be back to health, take it easy." Joseph encouraged me later.

I nodded at his words.

I'll probably introduce him to Ace later.

Hmmm, are you going to like it? Would you believe that this mediocre-looking daughter managed to attract a man who was very powerful, handsome and handsome?

"Fawn?" Joseph pulled me back from the daydream.

"Yes?"

"You daydreamed. Is there something you're thinking about?"

I'm shaking. "It's not something that matters" I said.

"Anyway, Joseph. What do you think we should do here? Regarding Miss Indira?" I changed the topic and leaned back with my shoulder at the door. Joseph also stopped walking, glancing left and right before replying.

"Master Anggara came today."

"Seriously?"

"But I don't think they're discussing Indi's boss."

Thats odd. "Is there anything more important than discussing Ms Indi's situation?"

"I don't know what it is, but it looks like..." Joseph whispered low in my ear. "Sir Anggara did something that provoked the anger of Mr. Evan."

"Mr Evan is always angry." At least, in my memory the man always showed a dissatisfied expression towards Anggara's boss and always gave a mysterious expression to Miss Indira. It was as if a huge rock was piercing his head and it made his expression become...., hard?

"It's more serious" Joseph said. "Mr Evan even hit the Angga master earlier."

"Huh?" How dare! "Then, what are you doing?"

"What can I do, damn it?" Joseph chided me on my accusation. "I could die before I could help Mr. Angga stand up."

"Why do precarious situations happen when I'm not home?" I got pissed.

"You better not be home. The atmosphere here became very gripping as Mr. Max brought a company of bodyguards outside."

"I wonder what the problem is with Mr. Evan and Angga's boss." I don't care about the bodyguards standing outside this house, because my attention is on the fact that Anggara's boss took a blow from Mr. Evan. That fucking curly bastard!

Not enough to hurt Miss Indira, she dared to touch Anggara's boss as well. Did he not have the slightest respect for Rashid's family?

"Looks, we'll know more clearly about the matter later. I guess..." Joseph shrugged his shoulders. "For now, you better get ready. There'll be an important meeting tomorrow morning."

"Is this Mr. Evan's order again?"

"No, this is from Mr. Max. He wants to rearrange the formation of every bodyguard in this house."

"Ohoohs? This house is already a fortress."

"Don't be noisy." Joseph chuckled faintly. "Master Angga sent me a message earlier before he came home."

"What's that?"

"He asks us to obey whatever Mr. Evan commands. Only until the moment the boss changes his mind and asks for help, then we are free to do what has been ordered." In other words, we will take Miss Indira away from this house when the time is right.

"Well, if it's like that." I let out a breath. I don't like to follow Mr. Evan's words, but if this is Anggara's boss's order, I'll obey.

Let's just say I'm proving my loyalty to him. I'll hold on.

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