IN THE CAGE

16. EVAN CASPIAN AND HIS STRANGE.

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...[.For the future, the viewpoint of the story/POV will move and be divided not only for Fawn/Ace. POV will change depending on the need for the story. **.]...

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In the main residence of the Caspian family, Indira who now bears the name Caspian behind his name is standing in front of a picture frame of the Caspian family whose size almost took over the entire wall. Inside the large portrait, Evan Caspian stood with a thin smile that showed confidence. On the left and right sides of Evan, his father and mother stood very elegantly. Maximillian Caspian and Erin Caspian. 

Looking at the portrait of the Evan family, Indira secretly felt envious. Unlike Max and Erin who are deeply in love with their only son, the Indira-Rashid family is arguably quite hard with their children. A life bathed in affection is only seen when they are in public, the rest of it, Anggara and Indira will again be children who are obliged to do what Callum Rashid and Layla Rashid emphasize.

Fortunately for Indira, because she is the youngest and a woman, she does not get as much pressure as Anggara. He is tolerated when he is not good enough and all his shortcomings will be forgiven as long as he behaves well. Anggara on the other hand, must suffer and receive a tantrum from Callum whenever he fails and is defeated by Ace.

Indira thought, by marrying Evan, at least he would reduce the mental burden of Anggara. But, after being in this quiet and cold house, Indira felt a loss of her own body warmth.

This is all for the good of Anggara, Anggara also said this marriage is for the good of Indira himself. But, why did Indira feel no good at all?

"Miss Indira," Joseph came to Indira who was again contemplating in front of a portrait of the Caspian family. This was not the first time she had found her young lady contemplating there. Whether he greatly admired Evan Caspian's handsome face, Joseph wondered.

"Now it's 11pm, you better rest."

"Joe, have you heard from Fawn?"

At first Indira thought that Fawn was only transferred by Anggara. But after she attempted to contact Fawn and did not get a response at all until several weeks had passed, Indira began to get anxious. He called Fawn's house and there was no answer. He even asked Anggara directly but his brother remained silent.

It's starting to get suspicious.

"I haven't found any clues yet" Joseph replied, looking down deeply.

To be honest, Joseph was also worried about the existence of his mentor. Whether Fawn was really moved, but there was no notice and no explanation for the move is very, very awkward.

"I want you to keep looking for information about Fawn, Joe. After all, Fawn was like a brother to me, I wanted to know what happened to her."

"All right, miss."

"Then," Indira was about to turn towards her room when she heard the sound of the front door opening.

Evan Caspian, accompanied by five bodyguards and a personal assistant, entered the house. Although he wears a suit in matching colors with his bodyguards, black, Evan still looks striking. Thanks to his god-like physique and his dominant aura, in just one look-Evan and his ikal brown hair, golden brown eyes and skin as pale as snow-make you know who is the leader among the crowd.

"Good night," Indira greeted Evan who stepped towards her.

"Night" Evan replied calmly. "You haven't rested?"

"I'm bored, so I'm looking around."

"Huh, you should have said that you're bored of Mira." Evan means the butler in his house. "He can drive you home if you want."

"A-ah, it's not like that." Indira stutters. "I've been home last week, it would be awkward if I went home often."

"Then find something that doesn't bore you." Evan said without really paying attention to Indira. He was more interested in flipping through the files that were in his hands now. Indira who stared at Evan's behavior again swallowed the bitterness.

Their relationship has been like this since the first day they got married. Evan treated her well, of course. He was polite and always friendly to Indira, but. There is no intimation and effort of approach at all. Evan never tried to approach her, never touched her. Husband and wife should not be like this!

I feel uncomfortable in this relationship. At least, if something is wrong or there is a reason for Evan's attitude which is considered too apathetic, Indira wants to get clarity. He did not want to be cooped up in this huge palace, bearing the name of a man who did not even bother to look at him while talking.

"Evan, i..." I want to talk.

"I'm going back to my room, Indira. If you need anything, you can call Mira."

"Eh..," Indira gulped.

"Rish, prepare a report regarding the casino at xxx to my work space. I'll be there after the shower." Evan turns to Rishan and gives the order. His assistant also nodded obediently.

"German,"

Indira tried to steal the opportunity in the midst of her husband's busyness. But, when that pair of golden beads shone on it with freezing sharpness and serenity, Indira's tongue fell off. His courage faded in the air, lost replaced by reluctance and fear. Evan-no matter how long he's been hanging out as the guy's friend, is still a mysterious figure whose heart Indira doesn't know at all.

"What's wrong?" evan asked with a hint of dislike in his voice.

"Uh-umm, do you want me to prepare some tea for you?" Indira forced a smile.

"Don't do anything unnecessary, Mira can do it for me." After dismissing Indira's offer, Evan immediately stepped towards his room in the same corridor as Indira's room. 

The man with the mane of curls entered his room while his forehead twitched in pain. He headed for a cabinet that featured picture frames of his friendship with Indira, Ace and Anggara while still at the Academy. He stared at the entire photo carefully before swinging his arms full of anger. The picture frame and the vase of flowers on display there were swept to the floor, causing a riot in his quiet room.

"Fuck up!" Evan cursed himself. All the stress that he tried to shake, came to the surface just by looking at Indira once. His heart was as if squeezed by an invisible hand. Making his bones feel an incredible pain. All the black things that were hidden in his heart, the black things that he was trying to dim - all at once littered his senses. Makes her remember why her life is so messy now.

"Fvck, fvck, fvck!" Evan again cursed. Tired in his head made his breathing feel tight. It was like being strangled.

With his chest full, he stepped towards the balcony and opened the balcony door wide. A cold night wind instantly greeted his skin, making his ice-clad mane sway gently following the gust of wind. While a chill of air began to creep on his skin anyway, the tightness he felt slowly subsided.

Evan stood there for a while. Staring into the darkness with his hands clenched tightly against the iron fence.

"Everything will be fine, everything will be fine." Evan is suing himself. Remind him to refocus on his main goal.

"I am the main leader of the Caspian family, I must not be weak. Remember this, Evan!"

After calming down and gathering his sanity back into his original mode, Evan reached into his pocket and took his phone from there. He dialed a number on his screen with the name Anggara.

"Hello?" the greeting from across was heard shortly afterwards. "Do you know what time it is? You're bothering me!"

"Stop whining" Evan said. Although his expression was sharpening, his calm voice covered all the darkness in his heart. "I have important things to talk to you about."

"That's important, what?"

"I can't talk on the phone right now."

"I need to go to xxx next week, can we delay perte-"

"No buts, Angga!" Evan cuts Anggara's speech with great emphasis. Anggara instantly silenced. "If you care about your sister's safety, I suggest you leave your job."

"Evan, what are you saying? I'll kill you if you hurt Indira-"

"I'm serious" Evan said again.

Evan looked up at the night sky. The moonlight shone on his face, illuminating him who stood in the darkness. "If you don't come, I'll turn a blind eye if Ace Hunter kills you all like bugs under his bed."

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