Mr. Hephephobias

CHAPTER 114 - My Fear

At Friends Cafe, Lucia looks busy with her phone, her fingers continue to move, her eye bead moves following the movement of the screen display of the phone that she scrolls. Although Cafe rame visitors, but the customers all in the Cafe are well served, so some staff can observe the Cafe casually.

Dave who had noticed Lucia became increasingly curious, what was being done with her phone. Dave approached Lucia, without further ado he immediately asked to satisfy her curiosity. Without answering with a word, Lucia just responded with a smile while showing Dave the screen display of her phone.

The online bookstore? Yes, that page is what Lucia is currently viewing. An online bookstore refers to the pages of a fairy tale book. Knowing that, Dave advises Lusia to go to an offline bookstore she once visited. The bookstore has a huge collection of books.

Lucia looks very enthusiastic about the place Dave suggested. He decided to go there after the cafe. Coincidentally today Lucia entered the morning shift so she had time to go to that bookstore.

Dave was curious about what Lucia would do with the fairy tale book considering she was not a hobby of reading. Even Lucia has no children's relatives or relatives. Unless Lucia's younger brother is named Lucas, but his current age should no longer be possible for Lucas still has an interest in reading fairy tale books.

Lucia could only smile and say. "There is no age limit requirement to read a fairy tale book, Dav" he said by patting Dave on the shoulder and then went to welcome customers who had just entered the Cafe.

Of course, there is no doubt that Lucia is looking for a fairy tale book that she can be sure to give to Rayn. Rayn is the only person she knows who has a hobby of reading and collecting so many fairy tale books.

"I heard that Brother Lucia is going to take a sabbatical, is that true? What will Lucy do with that long leave?" tanya Dave walked over to Lucia who had just finished taking customer orders.

"Yes, let's just say I'm on vacation" said Lucia, who did not say in detail if she was going to Canada with Rayn.

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After returning from Cafe Lusia went to the Bookstore that Dave suggested. He was surprised, it turns out that what Dave said was right, the bookstore had so many collections of fairy tale books. Both old fairy tales to fairy tale books with the most modern stories. Lucia thinks that someday she needs to take Rayn to the store. Although most likely Rayn already has all the collections that are there. But, Lucia believes that Rayn will definitely like this place.

Jemari Lusia touched every row of books arranged so very neatly. Lucia's bead eyes kept moving reading each title to find one title of the fairy tale book she wanted to buy. A legendary fairy tale book full of valuable value by Hans Christian Andersen that has very classic and timeless stories.

Almost 30 minutes passed, either because Lucia had never read a fairy tale book or did not understand the arrangement grouping, Lucia was very difficult to find the book she wanted to look for.

Lucia stared at each of the bookshelf passageways and then sighed, it would be difficult to find her one by one by herself. While he actually realized that he only needed to go to the cashier and ask if they had a fairy tale book that he was looking for.

Honestly, Lusia had been reluctant to choose a shortcut to ask because she wanted to get the book with her own struggle. But whatever the power, already 3 lines of bookshelves he traced with eyes wide open but still no results. Lucia finally gave up, waving a white flag walking away to the cashier. Besides, it was raining so hard outside right now, so he couldn't stay there for long.

Suddenly Lucia's phone rang before she reached the cashier. Seeing the incoming call from Mickey made Lucia immediately stop her steps and immediately answer the call. Without saying hello, Mickey immediately asked where Lucia is at the moment, whether she is at Villa or maybe even with Rayn. His voice was so loud as if affirming like something was happening.

Lucia also confirmed to Mickey if he is not at Villa and not with Rayn. Lucia wondered what made Mickey ask that question while he was still in Canada. Answering Lucia's curiosity, Mickey said if he got a report there were two cars caught cctv entering the villa Rayn area. Mickey even had trouble contacting Rayn and Arka, so he was looking for Lucia.

Mickey had already ordered some of the bodyguards to go to Villa, but they would take a long time to travel from their headquarters to arrive at Villa.

"Do you know who they are?" lusia asked in a voice that started to panic.

Mickey was still unable to ascertain who they were before getting a report from his subordinates. Lucia immediately hung up the phone and left the bookstore. He had even forgotten his intention to buy a book. Lucia ran through the rain to her car, even ignoring the offer of umbrellas offered by shop staff who were willing to drive her to the car.

Lucia continued to drive her vehicle, the view was minimal because heavy rain did not deter her. He continued to try to make calls but the results were still the same, there was no answer so that further added to the anxiety of Lucia. It was obvious Lucia's panicked and agitated face.

"Hopefully nothing happened to him" Inner Lucia inwardly wished Rayn well.

Lucia had entered the forestry area towards Villa, the sky was dark and the rain was still falling heavily. Not far away, Lucia saw the glare of the lights of the car vehicle from the opposite direction. As Mickey said, there are 2 vehicles that have entered the Villa forest area, even the car is currently running towards him from the direction of Villa.

Lusia slowed down as their vehicles passed each other. Lucia pulled out her phone to take pictures of each plate of the car. The two cars just passed by Lucia's car, there was no clue. Lucia grew increasingly anxious and asked inwardly, whether Rayn was at the Villa or maybe with them.

Lucia seemed to hesitate for a moment and was confused as to what she should do. He finally sent 2 pictures of the vehicle's license plate to Mickey and decided to proceed to Villa while contacting Rayn again.

After a long drive, his car suddenly died. A perfect misfortune, he ran out of fuel at a time like this. Lucia actually knew that her fuel was running low and she was already planning to fill it up after coming from the bookstore. But all of those plans were scrapped after he received a call from Mickey. A little more will arrive at the villa.

"Lord, I beg of YOU" said Lucia pleading as she turned her vehicle back on.

Lucia sighed violently, she realized there would be no hope. However, there will be no miracle that will make the fuel fill suddenly so that the vehicle can be re-lit.

Without thinking any longer, Lucia got out of the car and immediately ran towards Villa under the torrent of rain. He left his car running as hard as he could to get to Villa. Only Rayn had in mind, her anxiety for Rayn giving her the drive and energy to keep running.

But the misfortune of Lusia is not finished, he fell and fell down while running. Lucia immediately got up and continued running until finally he reached the Villa. In a hurry, with trembling hands he pressed the password quickly. Rain drops from her soaked clothes soaked on the front floor of the door. Password verified, Lucia went straight into the Villa looking for Rayn's whereabouts by constantly yelling Rayn's name.

"Ray...!" call him with guerrilla eyes everywhere.

Lucia rushed up the stairs to the 2nd floor. He goes to Rayn's room but finds Rayn there. Lucia only found Rayn's phone lying on the nightstand. Lucia grabs Rayn's phone and sees so many incoming calls from her and Mickey.

Lucia panicked more and more, her eyes no longer glazed but began to drop a circle of tears.she was very worried about Rayn, fearing something happened with Rayn. Lusia was increasingly unable to stem her fear. He didn't even know who they were coming to Villa, what they came for, what they did to Rayn. But, of all that's the most important thing right now where Rayn is.

"My current strength is nothing more than a terrible imagination. I'm worried about all the things that might happen to her. It was even harder for me to think more clearly and calmly. What the hell happened to him? Is she okay? This question that now fills my whole head, an anxiety that has no limits."

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*** to Be Continued ***