Mr. Stegen: A Man with a Hidden Identity

Different Stares

“How, Mr?” ask someone across there.

“Are you busy right now, Ignac?” The man tattooed Lucifer asked back.

“No, Sir. It's okay,” replied Ignac.

“Then, I'll give you a task. Do it right now,” said the man named Lech.

“Sure. What do you want?” ask Ignac again.

“I want you to find out about the man who has a winged sword tattoo on his neck. He's already making a splash in the bar. The man even annoyed my Red Lily,” Lech said, the fierce-looking man.

“It was a very easy job, sir. I'll move now" said Ignac.

“Good. I'm waiting for information from you.” Lech's tone sounded so firm. The hazel-eyed man ended his call, then turned to Marik. “You,” point. “Come to Lily's apartment and check her condition. Quickly give me a report, if he's not there. We will instantly do a massive search!” lech's word is full of emphasis.

“Good, Mr.” While enduring the pain, Marik half bowed as a form of respect. He rushed to leave the man's residence on the outskirts of Warsaw City. He drove straight to Lilia's apartment.

Meanwhile, Ludwig who had followed Lilia to his apartment, was immediately stunned when he saw a jeep speeding. The jeep stopped near the sidewalk. The jeep rider got off in a hurry.

Ludwig gasped for a moment, when he realized that the jeep rider was the one he beat up in the bar parking lot a few hours ago. “Hm.” A sly smile was drawn from his lips.

Quietly, Ludwig followed the man who was none other than Marik from behind. He hid, as the man pressed a button beside the elevator door. Get in after the door opens.

With alarmed steps, Ludwig half ran to the front of the already closed elevator. He noticed the number button that was above the elevator door. The lights turn on in sequence from the number one, then end in the number seven button. “Floor seven,” murmur. He rushed up the emergency stairs until he arrived at the intended floor.

Ludwig stopped immediately, when he found Marik standing in front of one of the apartment doors. He then hid behind a giant pot overgrown with palm plants. The dim lighting of the building, profitable enough to disguise its existence.

Ludwig had to sharpen his hearing as well as his vision, because the distance was quite far from where Marik was. His chest rippled softly, as the apartment door opened and revealed the figure of Lilia.

“What have you come here these nights, Marik?” The voice of the beautiful young lady was very sweet, pampering Ludwig's ears.

“Are you okay, Honey?” Marik tried to touch Lilia's smooth cheek. However, the red-haired woman had first dodged.

“Do you not remember the words of the big boss, that no one should touch me at will. Including yourself?” reject Lilia.

“You will not dare to complain to him,” said Marik.

“We'll see,” reply Lilia indifferently.

“You know that I've been in love with you, since meeting you first in the back of the barn ...” Marik kept trying to seduce Lilia.

Hearing that, Ludwig felt sick and angry. Unknowingly, both of his hands were clenched perfectly. But he must be able to hold back. Ludwig again tried to be calm and kept eavesdropping on the conversation.

“How many times must I tell you, that I will never give my love to any man! Including you!” firmly Lilia while pointing her index finger right at Marik's face.

Ludwig smiled faintly. The blockage in her heart was slightly reduced, as Lilia rejected Marik's love.

“Master sent me here to check on you. He was worried about the incident earlier in front of the bar!” Marik is not desperate either. He spoke a little loudly. Marik did not care, even though the door in front of him was tightly closed.

A moment later, Lilia again opened the apartment door with a look of caution. “You ... told him about the incident earlier?” asked Lilia nervously.

“Yes. I have to report anyone who's been rude to you. The big master was already looking for the whereabouts of that jerk. In a moment, we will catch and finish him,” said Marik confidently.

“No! Don't!” prevent Lilia just like that without thinking. “Eh, um.. I mean .. don't waste your energy looking for it. He is not an important and dangerous person.”

Ludwig smiled again. He could feel the worry Lilia was addressing for him.

“Do you know him?” Marik stared full of search.

“Of course not!” refute Lilia. “I just don't want you guys to do anything useless.”

Marik watched Lilia's pretty face with a suspicious look. A moment later, the man nodded with a smile. “Good. I trust you. However, we will keep looking for the whereabouts of the man until it is found,”.

“Ah! It's up to you+” Lilia exhales slowly, then shuts the door tightly. This time, he did not want to open it again. Inevitably, Marik must leave from there.

Ludwig directly inched into a small room behind the palm plant, which served as a storage area for cleaning tools. He hides in that spot, until Marik disappears behind the closed elevator door.

After feeling safe, Ludwig came out of hiding. While continuing to be vigilant, he walked slowly until he arrived in front of Lilia's apartment. The door slowly came up a few times. Lilia opened it.

“What's up, Ma ...” Lilia stopped her sentence. The entire body of the beautiful woman froze, upon discovering that it was not Marik standing before her. “You?” hiss Lilia did not believe it. “How did you find me here?” The woman was astonished.

“I followed my heart,” replied Ludwig slightly jokingly. Something that was never done to anyone.

“Oh, so only now does your heart work? Then, where did your conscience go six months ago when it left me almost on fire at the farm?” lilia Cibir.

“I ...” Ludwig lost a lot. He is incapable of speech. Ludwig even stammered in response to Lilia's question. “I am indeed selfish,” Ludwig said moments later.

“Good if you realize it.” Lilia intended to slam the apartment door.

Ludwig immediately held him. He held back the edge of the door using both hands.

“Let me speak and explain all,” pinta Ludwig. The look on his face looked flat when he said so.

“I don't need any explanation, Heinz Lainer! It's all over. I've buried my past deeply!” Lilia tried hard to push the door shut. However, what power is not comparable to Ludwig's strength.

“My real name is Ludwig Stegen, not Heinz Lainer!” ludeig. Making Lilia stunned. “I am the most wanted fugitive of the federal and government agencies of Germany. For two years I hid in Austria, until I finally found your father's farm. Back then, I intended to seek refuge there, and ..” Ludwig paused his explanation, when he saw Lilia's eyes glazed over.

“What did you marry me for?” ask Lilia lirih.

Ludwig took a deep breath, then threw it away slowly. Back then, he had no choice but to tell Lilia honestly. “That time, I couldn't think long. My only intention is to seek asylum,” Ludwig replied as he looked at Lilia with a different look.