IN THE CAGE

86. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

...FAWN...

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"The preparation is done" Aidan said. I noticed the long black-blonde man approaching me. He was my superior-at least from the Caspian-family side-this man who was a year younger than me had quite a high position. He is the head bodyguard of Miss Indira and is one of the confidants of Mr. Evan.

"Mmm, I'll pick up Miss Indira then." I responded relaxed.

Today, the long-awaited day has arrived. The day Mr. Callum Rashid celebrates his birthday. In the hotel ballroom that can accommodate thousands of guests, I looked for the face of Miss Indira. Send a message to him that guests have arrived in the hotel lobby.

It is the duty of Miss Indira to welcome the guests who come-remember Angga's boss has not yet revealed his nostrils. Mr. Callum hasn't come down from his room at all. Does he expect people to blow out candles without him?

Shit, why am I so mumbling in my own head?

"Joseph, have you seen Miss Indi?" I'm talking over the radio.

"Bos Indira was having a discussion with Mr. Evram near the reception table."

"Tell him, the Caspians are on their way here." I don't know who Mr. Evram is, but I don't think he's important enough than Miss Indira's in-laws who will be joining the party.

"We're heading towards you right now" Joseph responded to me shortly afterwards.

I smiled a thin smile at the figure of Miss Indira who caught my sense of sight. She was so cute in that light blue dress. His pale and slender body was like a mirage. Mr. Evan must be proud to have Miss Indira as his wife.

That lucky bastard.

Damn it, I was reminded of the actions of Mr. Evan who would likely be the reason for the beauty and beauty of life that is Miss Indira tapaki now. Evan who has messed up Ace's life will get a terrible reply. I know that because I know Ace, not only Ace, I know Miss Margot.

Those who are now happy in the grief and vengeance of Miss Margot will dance in the flames.

I could see a beautiful room with expensive curtains and ribbons hanging here and there it was burning charred. I could see Miss Indira's smile greeting the Caspian family fading into a nightmare. The smile that the Caspian extended family showed as well, I wonder how hard they faked that expression?

It must have been hard to smile when your footing almost collapsed as a result of the Hunter family putting a spear behind your neck.

"Fawn," Aidan rebuked me again. This fucker.

"What's wrong?" I looked at him with a frown.

"What do you mean what's wrong? Did you forget the rules that Evan's boss made?"

Ah..rules? Also true.

With a wry smile, I immediately followed Miss Indira to the middle of the hall filled with guests arriving. I, who was wearing this cheap black suit, looked very unsuitable standing behind Miss Indira and among the glittering guests. It feels like the wrong place!

'Damn, goddamn, damn it!' I cursed myself as the eyes of one of the guests fell on me.

Amazingly, why would a bodyguard that was normally posted outside the hall now wander the party floor like a boil in the eye?

These are all rules that Evan Caspian made during the briefing.

Because the incident about Miss Indira's shooting attempt hasn't been revealed - which is where I know clearly who did it but I can't say anything, thanks to Ace-, thanks to, mr. Evan made us bodyguards for Ms. Indira to follow his wife throughout the party. I was especially-reminded not to be too far away from Indira. The only reason I am is because Miss Indira is very comfortable with me. Aidan, Joseph and several other bodyguards blend in near Miss Indira within a 3-meter radius.

Very troublesome, isn't it? Yes, but this is the only way to keep Miss Indira safe.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, Mr. Evan, but Ace's target from the start was Joseph. You just misunderstood!

If only I could say that, huh?

"It's good to see you back, Indira. You're getting prettier." a lady guest came and hugged Miss Indira. "I thought I'd never see you again because you disappeared after your wedding."

"Ohh, where is it possible. I'm just resting, Hesa."

The situation could have happened later - when the cold war between Evan Caspian and Ace became blatant. Evan Caspian will hide his wife on an uninhabited island. Ah, maybe before that happens, Anggara boss will do it first. They are very obsessive and protective about the safety of Miss Indira.

"So, how...., am I going to hear the good news today?"

"What good news?"

"Who knows, maybe here." Miss Indira's friend hinted at something in her stomach that if I stopped, oh, she asked about pregnancy. Is this polite?

"It's my dad's birthday, Hes. Make sure you focus on my dad."

"Awww, because it's Mr.'s birthday. Callum, pregnancy is a very precious gift for her. He's probably waiting for your grandchild to hear."

Hah, tell that to Evan Caspian who hasn't shown up at all at this party. Also, if expecting a baby-they need to do that quite often, right? No, sorry. Why am I thinking about this? I mean.., Mr. Evan never visited Miss Indira's room at all. Not when it's not about something that 'needs to be talked about' he said.

Ace who had no wife was more active in doing that, why did Evan Caspian to his wife get so cold?

Fuck, me! Miss Indira, I'm sorry. This thought was a mistake. Damn it, should I bend down and kiss Miss Indira's feet for thinking so recklessly tonight?

Why is my mind boggling into the misguided things that are out of place?

Focus, Fawnia, focus!!!

"Oh, look.., Margaret Hunter's coming." Hesa-friends miss Indira said. I spontaneously turned my attention to the ballroom door that had just opened.

Bathed in the light of the hall, Miss Margot who came in a satin black dress was very charming. I watched him with amazement and relief. I'm glad to see Miss Margot again. She is as beautiful as I remember her. His black polished nails were seen covering his mouth as he smiled and greeted the other guests. His thick black mane fell like a spiral behind his back.

Next to Miss Margot anyway-Ace Hunter stood gallantly. Like the center of the universe, his arrival made the entire hall become silent without a sound. Mata shone on him like he was the main character.

Maybe he really is a main character.

Damn, my heart hurts to see it.

Ace..., has he forgotten me?

"Oh my God, Ace Hunter Dataang. What the hell, he's so hot." Hesa voiced out my head. Ace is very hot. I will not blame the enthusiasm of Miss Indira's friend.

"Of course he came, I invited him. Come there." miss Indira responded casually.

Damn it, are they going to Ace? Me..., then what about me? When should I follow them? No. gabe. What if Ace sees me? Heh.., uh, I don't want to see Ace.

Fuckers!!!

But maybe she forgot about me, right? I'm just an insignificant prisoner in his life. Yeah, it's possible... Nor did he show that he was looking for me, he must have forgotten me!

Bastard, Ace!!!

"Fawn, are you okay?"

"Huh?" shit, I'm daydreaming.

"You're dumbass." Miss Indira looked at me in wonder. "Come, come with me. I need to say hi to Ace."

"O-oh, okay."

"Indira, how about you introduce Ace Hunter to me. You're close friends, right?" Hesa embraces Miss Indira very closely. Her words made me want to pull her cepol. Who do you want to approach, motherfucker?

"I didn't know about it, Ace strongly rejected the idea of women. I've thrust her a lot of women but she always refuses outright. I don't want to hurt you, Hesa."

"Oh, please. If it's Ace Hunter, I'd be hurt."

"****** this..." I chimed in unconsciously.

Hesa turned her head towards me and I instantly widened my eyes. Damn, mouth!!! Why am I such a fool?! Huhuhoo. I'm gonna cry.

"Road, I mean the road is very crowded. Miss Indi, be careful when stepping. You could fall if you take the wrong step."

"Calm down" Miss Indira said with a smile.

Not long after, we finally arrived in front of the two Hunter brothers. My eyes tried hard to focus only on Miss Indira. I don't want to see Ace, I can't see Ace, I won't see him. No, no, no. I don't want to, because if I see her I might cry. My heart ached at the thought of him being there, performing fine while my heart screamed in pain.

"Welcome, Ace, Margaret. It was nice to see the two of you coming here." Miss Indira greeted Ace and Miss Margot in a friendly and spoiled voice. I gulped bitterly at the thought of their closeness.

If I don't replace Miss Indira, then the one who Ace will end up loving is Miss Indira. Yes, that situation can happen. Miss Indira is an angel, it's impossible not to like her.

"Hi..." Hesa said hello.

My feet are itching to step on this woman.

"It's good to see you again." Miss Margot's voice reached my ears. Unable to hold back, I looked up and looked at Miss Margot who was hugging Miss Indira. The elder Hunter's eyes were on me, his sweet grin haunting me.

I'm also glad to see you again, Miss Margot.

"Hi, Ace..., how are you?" Hesa thrust her hand at Ace and I seriously wanted to jump off the balcony. Why is this woman so brave? Share that little courage with me! I also want to dare to say hello to Ace. Damn, what am I thinking?

"I.., I hope I'm good."

"Yes?"

Ace's voice.., I heard Ace's voice. Shit, I'm gonna cry now.

"Indira, I'll say hello to your father. Let's talk later." Ace said to Miss Indira in a monotonous voice.

"Oh, okay."

After saying goodbye to Miss Indira-luck, without paying attention to Hesa, I don't know why I care-, Ace then sauntered past me. A pair of dark beads were pointed at me at a glance. I immediately lowered my head and pretended to tidy up my suit.

Shit, how about just looking at those black eyes?

Ace, have you really forgotten me?

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