IN THE CAGE

38. SURPRISE MARGOT

...ACE pov's...

...----------------...

Time showed at six in the morning and I had not closed my eyes at all. I stayed up all night while Fawn slept comfortably beside me. With her arms resting on her cheeks, she fell asleep with a beautiful face. His expression that was often loud and always in alert mode was now very calm. I who lay next to him could not look away.

My head was full of Fawn all night. About what he told me about love and the reasons why he was able to survive in this stressful environment.

I-honestly-very well understand Fawn's position. I, too, if it wasn't for the person I love, I wouldn't have put myself in this stressful position. I wouldn't have put myself in all the pressure and the curse of the people's hope if it wasn't for Margot.

I love Margot very much. He is my only brother, the last family I have on this earth. He was the one who always supported my freedom, always appreciated my decisions and was always there for me when my father and mother disapproved of my actions. Margot was everything in my life, when she was destroyed, I swore I would do anything to fix it. I'm going to take him out of that maze of ambition. L'm...I'll always put Margot in first place.

And Uncle Jack was right.

Fawn's presence here would put our family in danger. Family disputes can occur. It's not that I can't win the showdown, but I don't want to give Rashid's family a chance or Caspian a touch.

I will get rid of everything that can be an obstacle for us to achieve victory. Fawns.

I convinced myself all night of that decision. I thought that my decision was not only good for me, but also good for Fawn. He's been craving death for a long time, hasn't he? It's good for him, he'll find the freedom he craves...

Yes, this is the right decision...

Taking a breath, I got up to my desk, took the gun from there and with faint steps, I greeted Fawn who was still asleep on the bed. The peace on his face made me tremble a little.

Although the time we spent together was not long, she was a fun girl. She listened to my complaints, understood my difficulties, she was a girl with amazing honesty and loyalty. Even until now, I have not been able to break his loyalty to Indira. She is a very strong and wonderful girl.

Fawnia Alder.., thank you for the entertainment you have provided all this time...

"Are you going to do it or not?" Fawn opened her eyes.

With her eyes still red, she looked at me. There is no hate there but relief. Her pale lips brightened a parting smile. Like an old friend who just met, hospitality and a twinkle longing in his eyes greeted the tip of the gun that was now stretched out on his forehead. He was not surprised or afraid, he acted like he was waiting for these moments.

"What are you thinking?" I asked with a little curiosity.

"Now? There's no."

"Do you hate me so much that dying doesn't scare you at all?"

"Is there any other end for me than death? Here, I did come to die. Whether I hate you or not, what I get is death."

Fawn told me the truth. Surely, he was indeed sent by Anggara to die. He - had he not caught my attention with his wild and brave eyes, he might have died when we first met. He could have died sooner had I not stalled time and made him my toy.

"You're so ready, aren't you?" I wished for just a little, the twinkle in his eyes showed fear and regret. But the absence of those two emotions made me uncomfortable. Fawn was too calm and it was difficult. My heart, I don't know why I feel pain in my chest.

I have to get rid of it, it's the right thing!

"I hope you get freedom too, Ace." Fawn closed her eyes. He was ready to welcome death before his eyes.

Breathe in and take my posture...

Cklek!

 The sound of the door opening, I didn't have to bother to check who.

"Aww, what is this?" Margot's voice did not lower my vain at all. I'll end my relationship and Fawn gets here.

"Are you guys fighting again? An ace? Fawn?"

I didn't give you an answer.

"I will." I said firmly.

Margot chuckled with a voice and eyes that emitted a terrifying aura.

Margaret Hunter is now Margot. No matter how smooth he hid the black grudge in his heart with madness, the real him would never disappear. He was Margot who begged me to find our parents' killer. Margot's the one who puts a bullet in her mouth when she doesn't get what she wants. He's the Margot that tied me up in this place.

"You know, Ace.., there's a limit to a lie." Margot walked along my arm holding a gun with her flip fingers. The black nails greeted the gun in my hand and in moments I did not expect, Margot grabbed the weapon as fast as lightning and...Bang!!!

"...."

"..."

Time between us was like stopping. 

My heart just fell to my big toe. With great shock, I stared at Margot's shot. Towards Fawn who opened her eyes was extremely wide in shock.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" I screamed out loud from the bottom of my lungs.

Margot handed the gun to my hand with a terrible grin on her face. "Aren't you going to shoot him?"

That's indeed...,

"You're not thinking straight, Ace." Margot rolled her eyes, as if underestimating the seriousness of my previous resolve. With a leisurely pace, Margot approached Fawn who was still sitting on the bed. The girl is still alive. The bullet that Margot fired missed near her feet.

"If you want to kill him, you've finished him before he opens his eyes." Margot greeted Fawn and placed a grip on the girl's neck. I who was standing behind them immediately turned around and threw away my face.

I still couldn't gather my composure after what happened. The thought that Fawn would disappear from before me made something inside me rumble boisterously. I shook in shock and most confusedly, I was terrified.

"Fawn.." Margot's voice greeted my ears. "Did I scare you?"

"N-no."

It's lies. Who wouldn't be surprised by the sudden shot? No matter how prepared Fawn was at death, the thought that it would come as fast as the blink of an eye would definitely make her heart explode in shock.

"Your gentlemen have been very stressed lately..." Margot said while giving a kiss on Fawn's cheek, the sight made me uncomfortable. Is he trying to scare Fawn with his gloomy personality?

"For a while, until Ace's bargain returns, I will be your master."

"HUH?" How could Margot make such a unilateral decision?

"He's mine, Margot." I interrupted in annoyance.

"You just tried to get rid of him, am I wrong? Did you forget you nearly blew his head off just now?"

"That's you..."

"No," Margot cut me quick. "I'm just showing you what you really want, you're not ready for him to die. That's not surprising, Fawn is adorable..." Margot ended her words with a ruckus, she glanced at Fawn and pinched the girl's cheek loudly. Fawn grimaced in pain.

"I will secure it until your mind is clear" said Margot again. "I don't want you to make rash decisions and ruin you. You're my pawn, Ace. You understand how valuable you are to me, don't you? We still have a mission to carry out. I don't want to.., because of your stupidity, you end up losing your sanity and becoming a useless figure."

"You're only worried about yourself" I sneered.

For a moment, I thought Margot was worried about me and how my decision would affect my life. But now, after hearing his chatter, I feel miserable because I have a big head. Margot only put my mental health first so I could fulfill her ambition.

"As you please, do what you want." I turned around and walked out of my room.

...----------------...