IN THE CAGE

18. MEET JEM

...FAWN...

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Margot Hunter's been sticking to me like a boil in the ass. His sudden appearance and interest in me in the past three days successfully made the situation in Ace's room turn 180 degrees. I forced myself to adapt to another very strange madness.

That kind of madness of hearing a million questions he was asking, unimportant things like favorite colors, hobbies, zodiacs, he was asking me those kinds of things.

I also had to be patient with him watching variety shows, karoke, snacking, playing online games, playing cards, playing monopoly, I was like dealing with a six-year-old boy!

To be honest, I initially enjoyed the crowd that Miss Margot created in Ace's room. I also really enjoyed seeing that bastard man show a look full of irritation when he saw his eldest brother's behavior. But, there will always be but, over time I also saturate myself.

I remember Miss Margot was the girl who intimidated people with just her gaze, I don't remember Miss Margot being a crazy woman. Indira never told me that Miss Margot had a psychiatric problem.

"Miss Margot, don't you have any plans to come out today?" I was asking.

I hope she goes somewhere because for God's sake, I'm so sleepy right now. The new habit that appeared after a long time in the brackets here, that of napping, began to terrorize my eyes. I couldn't bear to keep staring at the neon light on the wall that featured a handsome male face water skiing.

"Are you crazy? Outside the rain. There is no benefit to going out when the road is wet. My shoes can get dirty."

Huh, yeah. Me crazy?

"Did you not have another job?"

"I have," replied Miss Margot lightly.

"Why don't you do your job?"

"Because, I don't like my room. It's cold and boring. I don't have anyone to talk to."

I rolled my eyes at Miss Margot's complaint.

"What about Vera?" My point is Margot's personal bodyguard now sitting on a single sofa holding popcorn.

"He's very unpleasant."

"Miss Margot, what's my fault?" Vera looked at us.

"I once told Ace that I wanted a female bodyguard like Indira's, but Ace instead brought me a female personality like a man."

"E-uh?" Isn't he a bit outrageous?

"Fawn, you definitely don't know this, Vera is the strongest bodyguard after David." Speaking of David, he's the head of Miss Margot's bodyguard. David is now on the balcony, standing alone and letting us girls watch variety shows. Sometimes, if he saturates outside, David will join while drinking coffee.

"That's great, isn't it?" I salute you when there's a great, strong female bodyguard. That's good, I'd rather there be more women in this field. At least, that way I don't have to feel awkward in the dressing room.

"What good? I want a female bodyguard who understands gossip, drama, and fashion. I don't want a masculine woman who knows how to twist a man's neck with accurate precision."

But with criteria like Miss Margot wanted, it was impossible that the figure would be a bodyguard.

what does Miss Margot mean she wants a friend? A friend may be more appropriate for the description.

"Then, what about me?" I turned the sharp spear of Margot's mouth that was pointed towards Vera into my direction. I don't want Vera to be hurt by her boss's crazy remarks.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I'm also a bodyguard" I said. "I don't follow gossip, drama and don't really understand trends. Aren't you bored of me?"

"You're different..." Margot's faint voice instantly turned spoiled. "You comforted me."

"What part of me amuses you guys, anyway?" I scratched my head in frustration.

For God's sake, what was wrong with me until Miss Margot and Ace thought of me as their personal entertainment? Do I have an edge, a uniqueness that interests psychopaths? I looked at my situation and recorded the events from the beginning of my meeting with Ace, but still I did not remember anything. I don't remember ever flirting with them, I'm so ordinary.

"You're stupid, so don't force your empty brain to think." Margot taunted. I did not take his words seriously and just shook my head.

While Margot was staring back at the screen, a light tap greeted my cheek. I, who could not move because Margot's legs were on my lap, only moved my eyes toward the source of the sound. In front of the open door, Felix came with a man behind his back. That fellow...

Mr Jem?

I remember the man in the red training outfit as Jemaine Emery, the leader of Emery's family and head at Hearts. He is a man who often accompanies Mr. Anggara playing billiard. What's that guy doing here? Don't tell me he took Ace's side?

"Excuse me, Miss Indira..." Felix greets.

My eyes were glaring at Jem vigilantly. Like trying to digest the purpose of its existence.

"Someone seems to be lazing around." When Jem made a sound, Margot who was in her lazing mode immediately jumped up. His eyes widened to look at Jem who immediately approached him as well.

They shared a tight hug in front of me. I looked at the two and glanced at Vera who was now standing leaving the sofa. Vera did not say anything, but the twinkle of her eyes implied me to relax.

"Jem, when did you come?" The gloomy Margot scowled kindly. From his raised voice, I could tell that Margot was very happy when she saw Jem.

"I've been chatting with Ace ever since."

"You should have called me." Margot invited Jem to sit between us. "Felix, bring some chamomile tea jam and some chocolate brownies."

"Well," Felix resigned and left us with the guest.

"Why did you come? Is there anything urgent?" 

I became stunned at the change. The question came to my mind at the time, which was the original version of Margot?

"You are the urgent thing." Jem looked at Margot and smiled. "I'm worried about you."

"You..., aren't you a little late? Two weeks have passed."

I listened to their interactions and recalled the bombing intended for Margot. Jem must have talked about it.

"Work forced me to be trapped on another continent. If you knew how much I wanted to escape here and meet you. You're like my sister, you know."

Margot shrugged her shoulders. "Well, you don't have to feel guilty. I'm okay anyway."

"You say it like it's something ordinary, but I'm really worried about you. Please, don't take this for granted anymore. I could die young from a hanger."

"I'll do it, Mr. Jem." Margot makes jokes.

Jem took a long breath. He became more relaxed after confirming Margot's condition. His eyes then glanced at us - the occupants of the room who accompanied Margot. From Vera, David was standing outside, then towards me. He looked at me a bit confused before looking back at Margot.

"What are you doing in Ace's room?" ask Jem.

"Watching variety shows."

"Unusually," Jem then glanced at me again. "This-this, have we met before?"

It was only natural that the man was astonished. I'm the only person other than Margot who appears in casual clothes, and is inside Ace's room.

"Ha-hello," I stammered nervously. Jem is very friendly and very foreign. Among the other four heads of the family, he was a man that I never really understood his personality. He also has no rumors that can be used as material to judge his character.

"Oh, you've finally met my pet." From the door, Ace's voice interfered. I don't have to turn around to know that that bastard is now putting on the most annoying look.

"maintenance?" Jem wonder. Of course he was astonished. The humans in this house are so insane.

"Jem, this is Fawn. He's Ace's prisoner now." Margot lurks from behind. "He's funny, right?"

"Captive? A pet? Did I not hear wrong?"

"You're not deaf, they're just psychopaths." I finally made a sound.

"What the fuck?" Jem is like an angel-indicating the seriousness of mixed anxiety. He must be a high moral man. "Are you kidding me?"

"Where is it possible." Margot laughed. "Ace deliberately kidnapped him to be a pet."

"Kidnap..., Ace?" Jem stood up, his eyes demanding an explanation to his psychopathic pal. I wonder how Ace would explain his madness. I hope Jem will be very angry and force Ace to release me. Lord, please let the situation happen!

"Don't fuss over my toys" said Ace. He got closer to the sofa, his wide hands suddenly anchored in my head. "Also, I didn't kidnap her, but she gave herself to me. Right, Fawn?"

I looked up with disgust. This motherfucker makes my situation sound dirty.

"She even came to me in a wedding dress" Ace continued. "Do you remember, Fawn..."

Ace's breath touched my earlobe. He lowered his head very close beside me until the heat of his breath swept across my skin. "Do you remember our first night?"

"Fuck up!" I jerked my body away from the reach of her hand.

Ace laughed with satisfaction.

"I wouldn't be locked up here if it wasn't for you psychopaths forcing me."

"I'm giving you a choice." Ace chuckled at my reaction. "You chose to stay."

"It's not an option, it's a threat."

"Stay, you can make a choice there."

"You nutcase!" Did he think there would be a sane child in this world who would willing his mother and comrades to die as a price for freedom?

"Wait..," Jem said again. "So, is he the reason behind the failed abduction of Indira?"

"YOU KNOW?"  I'm appalled. Geez, I just thought of Jem as an angel, but he got involved in the madness of these two brothers?

"Jem proposed the idea" said Margot, laughing. "Of course he knows."

Huh huh?

Hahaahaha. Kidding, huh? So these three conspired to kidnap Miss Indira, for what sake? Good Lord!

"We have our reasons, okay." Jem spoke calmly, probably wishing me to calm down as well. But, after knowing the truth about the kidnapping incident, anyone involved - I can't help but hate all three.

Every time I remember that incident, I get so excited. The idea that Jem gave Ace about kidnapping Miss Indira is the reason why I'm here now.

I'm grateful - even though I'm in a very bad position, I'm glad that Miss Indira is not here right now. Shit, motherfucker. Feel your mission fail! Look at my face and taste the bitterness of that failure!

"I hope the three of you continue to meet failure in the future!" I swore at them and went to the toilet. It's not good, the stress re-peaked in my head. I'm dizzy and want to curse everyone.

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