MY ALPHA BODYGUARD

CHAPTER 14: THE SOUND OF A COLD NIGHT

POV: Eris

I rushed to get out of the car with the long strides that I could create. I push the elevator's button and entered immediately the time the door opened. My hands are shaking a little bit because of nervousness and romantic excitement. I saw Adam catching up on me so I closed the elevator by the button and exhaled. When suddenly a wide hand stopped the door from its joining as one. Adam looked at me as entered the space of the lift which seemed to be crowded for me even though we were only two inside. I breathed slowly but heavily. Don't talk Adam, don't explain. I don't know what to answer, not now. Adam suddenly face me while I patiently waiting for the elevator to reach the seventh floor to which I feel like forever.

"Eris..." he uttered then he raised his right hand to held me on my shoulder but I shunned from him. He paused. "What I've said earlier was true and..." I took my phone out of my pocket and pretend that Marco called me. Until the elevator opened and I immediately get out.

As I opened my unit, I was shocked for Marco was already there. My eyes automatically widened and my body don't move. Another shameful thing that I created. I slowly turned at my back to check if Adam was there and he is there looking at me. I smiled awkwardly like it's-a-prank. When Marco asked, "Eris, who are you talking to?" to fueled the shame I am experiencing in front of my crush. I turned and looked at him like I'm-gonna-kill-you stare.

I quickly went to my room to hide or just be gone from them even just for a moment. And also to see what s**t I do look like now. "What happened?" Marco asked him but Adam just shrugged.

"Eris, what are you doing? Don't be obviously awkward in front of him like you're super affected about his confession" I talked to myself like crazy inside my bathroom facing the mirror. "Act normal.. and talk to him. Don't avoid him" I exhaled and fixed my posture.

POV: Adam

Few minutes later, Eris came out of his room and act like nothing. He's okay. He talk to me like normal again, like the way before I confessed to him. At that moment, that's the only thing I think to escaped his probing. It's not the time to tell him the truth and I don't want to lie to him. If he continues to ask me questions about his past or about me, I will probably tell him all, the truths. As of the moment, it will make him hard to understand everything; it will make all things more complicated. But why, until now, he avoids talking about what happened? Whenever I talked to him about it he will change the topic. I thought It will be good, a chance that I can court him officially.

At the morrow, it's his first day of filming of his first ever movie. That's why Marco slept here because we will leave as early as four in the morning. He slept at my room. At first he refused but I insisted. Of course it's embarrassing that he is the one who will slept on the couch. Over night, I didn't sleep well for the thoughts of Eris. Will he accept me if I ask on courting him? And also the former members of the Red Arrow are now lurking around him. I'm sure I was their target but why were they at the restaurant watching Eris? I need to know their plan.

"Are you sure you haven't forgotten anything?" Marco asked Eris as I loaded their stuffs to the truck for their five days shooting at the countryside. "And you packed enough for five days?" He asked him again, we both looking at Eris. He nodded.

Eris phone rang and he immediately answer it. "Its Nimfa. She said you didn't answer her call" Eris said to Marco. Then Marco searched his pants and jacket looking for his mobile phone.

"Yeah, I forgot. I left it on charge" he chuckled.

"You keep on reminding me if I forget something but it's you who left his phone on plug" Eris looked at his assistant annoyed but not, I don't know, maybe he just teased him sarcastically.

"Wait here, I just get it in a seconds" he chuckled again. Marco left and Eris boarded the truck. I followed him inside and I sat in the front at the driver's seat. This is my perfect timing to talk to him. As soon as I saw him putting his headphone's on, I faced him and..

"Eris, can we talk?"

"Uhhhm?" he muttered and smiled without parting his lips. He wore a black turtle neck long sleeves shirt with light cream long coat on top of it. A black semi denim pants and white shoes.

"About yesterday, I just wanted to tell you that.." I said when he interrupted me and answered back this words "It's okay. I understand. I'm..." he looked at me with those uncertain eyes. I don't know what it means but I know he's feeling not sure for something. Doubt. Fear. Confusion. "not ready for anything between us except as friends. I do appreciate your feelings towards me but I... I don't know, maybe, I just want to know you more before... I mean.. you know before anything's grow deeper." he explained then exhaled slowly but I noticed it. He's right and I respect his decision.

In a few minute or two, Marco returned and I drove the car. It's a two and a half hour drive from the Metro City to this place, a beautiful rural countryside. I suddenly felt like home with these simple neighborhood, small convenience stores or stalls, town clinics and schools, green farms, golden fields of wheat and corns, trees, rivers and woods. I miss home.

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POV: Eris

"Who are you?" Rachel said in doubt and fear. Her back was pressed on the college's wall outside the campus. I held the lady in her arm and sniffed her hair and whispered, "Its Lukas. This will not be our last meeting. See you around" I said with mesmerizing eyes and I smirked then winked. The scene was shot at school where the main characters first met.

"And cut...!!" The Director shouted. "Nice. Good job" he complimented us.

"You're good" Gabbie said to me who played as my leading lady, Rachel.

"Thanks Gab. I ... You know this is my first movie so I really appreciate your advices" I said. Gabbie is such a pretty actress and sweet and kind. She has a long blonde hair and slim body that every man or fans even girls adore and surely they will like her more if they will know her in person. Gab won a supporting actress award last year and had several nominations as best actress. She started this career since on her teens. That's why I took her advices and tips seriously and applied it for my own improvement.

"Its nothing. But no joke you're natural" she said. I put my hand on her back and escorted her in exiting the scene with lights, cameras and cables beneath us. We were now comfortable with each other since its our third day of shooting. Gabbie is one of the kindest and down to earth star in this industry. No joke.

"Thanks. You too" giving back the good words. That's sweet.

When we reached our seat, I noticed Adam was looking at me and Gab with serious face then frowned. Don't tell me he is jealous. I chuckled inside. Then, Marco instantly handed me a bottled water. "Thanks" I said. He already prepared our lunch. Adam standing without movement beside our chairs, still with the fierce look. I ignored as if I don't noticed his expressions. Gabbie who was just on her tent next to us approached our table and "Can we join you?" she said in a joyful gesture.

"Yeah, sure" I said and then Marco stood up to give her space beside me. The other cast also joined us and combined our tables to form a long dining with lots of foods.

"So you hired a bodyguard?" Justin, one of the actor, asked. Why I felt suspicious the way he sounded. I nodded slowly. Justin debut as an actor two years ago under the SCX Management, one of the biggest and famous entertainment agency in the country. Gab is also is also a talent of this said agency who debuted six years ago on her 15. I heard this company owned by our executive producer who will visit the shooting this afternoon.

"Why? Something happened?" he asked again and then looked at me.

"Nothing" I paused. I don't need to explain anything to him. Justin is just a few centimeters taller than me but our physique are similar. Lean but solid built, brown red hair and fair skin. He's kind, I think, and its my first time working with him that's why I think I feel this bad boy vibe towards him.

"I heard some rumor that an obsess guy stalked and abducted you after your concert, is that true?" he said. Did he really need to asked that question in front of us all in the middle of this supposed to be good and friendly meal. Really?

Adam made a one strong and hard step from his stationary post but thankfully Marco stared at him and do a mind-stare-thing stopping him. I didn't answer him but I just continued to focus on my lunch.

"Justin, please don't pretend to be naïve. This is not the right time to ask that kind of thing" Gab defended me. She was looking at the actor ready for any resistance. Justin shrugged sarcastically. The other staffs who joined us in the table went back to their food and finished the meal as soon as they can to escaped the awkward atmosphere.

The taping continued until the afternoon. After that, the set concluded and let us rest for 4 hours. Many of the university students asked if they can have photos with us. The students giggled and shrieked every time its their turn for the picture. Adam slowly walked beside me and guided me away from the crowd of fan girls. "Okay, let him take his break" Adam said in annoyance.

"No, it's okay" I said to him, "They waited so..." I gestured to the next fan to come beside me. She acted like she was going to faint. She's funny. "Thanks" the girl said and I smiled back to her. Adam stood back and patiently watched us do our fan-and-idol thing. He seems not expecting this but I know he get used to this, well, he's jealous obviously.

On around six of the evening, our Executive Producer, Mr. Gregg Carter, arrived with his black luxurious car. His driver came out first from the car and opened the door for him. Our director called us all to meet and introduce formally to all the staffs and actors our producer, Mr. Carter. He's tall and huge as Adam but not that bulky as him; wearing a dark grey suit and tie with black shoes. The moment you saw him, you will definitely respect and fear him, I guess, because there's his dark and mysterious vibe I felt to him. I don't know if others felt it too. From a well combed hair to a shiny polished black shoes, all I can say is he was a professional and perfect image of a millionaire, business man and husband. And I must say, I shouldn't skip to describe that he is physically fit for a 43 yr old man.

Mr. Carter greeted us and extend his gratitude to us for our hard work. He seemed kind and a good leader with his uplifting message to us. After that he ordered a dinner for us, not just food its a feast of fried chicken, barbeque, vegetable salad and soda. He joked that the beers were off limits for a while not until we finished tonight's last filming. After dinner there's one hour more left til we commence again in our shoot.

"Marco, have you seen Adam?" I asked once I noticed I never seen him since Mr. Carter arrived. Marco moved his head and shrugged simultaneously.

"No, you stay here. I look for him" Marco said when he saw that I will leave our tent in search for my bodyguard. I nodded. Alone in the tent, I thought that Adam and I barely talk about our issues, his issues. He answered me about those pictures and videos but I felt like I need to know something more, ...that there are questions that still need to be answered, that there's mystery that still need to be unfolded.

'It is impossible for a man to destroy this lock using only his hands.' I remember the police's statement. As I saw it in the footage, I wouldn't believed it either if I did not saw it myself, but Adam just punched the knob again and again until it loosened with his bare fist, as in just his hand and strength alone. He banged the door strongly until the lock broke and the door opened. Just like what Tom said, his strength was not human. So, what is he?.... Silver Fang? What are those? Was he a member of a gang or mafia or something. I hugged myself to these thoughts. I closed my eyes. I don't know, I'm afraid, not of him but of fear of loosing him. I am afraid that when all is answered it's time to say goodbye.

I went out of the tent to breathe some cold night's air. I relaxed my tensed muscles and tight lungs because of those storm of doubts rained on my head. I texted Gab if I can visit her in her tent because of boredom strikes. Several minutes ago but she still doesn't respond.

"Hmm Eris" Gab's assistant greeted me when she saw me peeking from the outside of their tent once I reached their place.

"Is Gab here?" I asked.

"Nahh, she went to the director... She said.. she need to talk for something" she answered. Then, I walked away after I give thanks to her. I saw the director talking with the technical staffs from the distance. They arranging the settings, lights and others for the next filming of the scenes.

"Shooting will resume in an hour" our director announced using his megaphone. I approached him and asked, "Direc, have you seen Gab and Adam?"

"Nope. Why?"

"Nothing.... But Gabbie's assistant said she went here to talk to you" I said wondering where they are. Naaahh, I don't think they're together. But where are those people?

"I don't see them since the dinner" Director Gonzales said.

"Thanks" I said goodbye to him and continued to looked around the university. I walked around the football field where our production team camped in then to the nearest building. The hallway was dark and cold. The only thing that gives light to any wanderer on this silent and lonely building was the moon shining on her full glory. Well, my phone also helps me to see the way. Suddenly, a soft chill of wind touched my whole body sending creeps and telling me to be scared. I pulled my white jacket closer to mine hugging myself and continued to walk. Without noticing, I then found myself on an another unknown hallway outside which I think the school's library.

Whispers. Moans. Small and low but repetitive thud heard across the end of the hallway. I paused. My heart beats faster. Someone's here. It was a sound not of forceful or violent struggle but of excitement and pleasure. I force my seems heavy feet to move and make a step. Until I saw a black coat lying on a cold floor near the stair. I convinced my breathing to calmed down, I need to confirm my hunches. I peeked to witness who the hell was making out in the middle of the university whom the administration welcomed and treated us as good guests. They even not suppressed more their lustful urges and desires and end up doing it at work. Their clothes were scattered across the stairs up at the middle where they do the thing, fulfilling their fantasy. The black coat, pants and shoes undeniably it's Mr. Carter's, Thank goodness it's not Adam. I don't know what to do if it was him. But who is he making out with?

I can't see her face from the corner wall in which I hide. Who is she? Mr. Carter has a wife. It is surely another bitter story of infidelity. I startled and almost shouted in surprise, thankfully I cover immediately my mouth, when my phone rang from my jacket's front pocket. I shakily and widened my eyes and canceled the call. 'You need to get out of here Eris. Now!! Run!!' shouting to myself. My eyes moved from left to right in fright and my hands, no, my whole body was trembling, though I feel my feet became heavy, I manage to lift it and go for a run. While running, my phone rang again but before answering it I put on my hood to cover my head and face. It's Marco but I waited to make more distance away from the building before I open my mouth to converse with him from the line.

"We're on the college's natatorium. I don't know what happened but he's burning like hell" Marco said. I then rushed back to the field and told Mr. Gonzales, our Director, to check and send someone to help Adam at the natatorium. I went back first to our tent and change my clothes to make sure if ever Mr. Carter saw my clothes, and then I straightway rushed to the natatorium.