Chapter 3
1002 Words
"So, why are you single?" Mandy asked me when our coffee arrived.
I shrugged.
"My ex broke up with me because she got tired of our relationship that only lasted for 3 months" I answered.
"f**k!" she cursed loudly that some of the people inside that coffee shop glanced at us.
Is that really necessary?
She really amuses me in all her damn glory.
"You must be really boring...that's pathetic" she said before sipping from her cup.
"I am not boring" I defended myself.
"Of course you are, she wouldn't have left you if you're not"
Ouch!
Am I really boring?
"What's her name?" she asked.
"Andrea..."
"Is Andrea pretty?"
"Yep, I have high standards Ms. Sevilla" I said.
Her brows shoot up and she smirked.
"Hmm, interesting..." she whispered in a teasing voice.
God, she really is a tease!
It’s like everything that’s coming out of her mouth is either a tease or sarcasm.
I shook my head.
"So Mandy, you said this morning that someone followed you last night. Can you describe the car? Did you see the plate number?" I asked.
Part of me wanted to change the topic and get back to the real business.
"Yeah, it's a black Honda civic I guess. I didn’t get the plate number though “she said.
"Your father received a lot of threats in his life, did you know that?”
"No"
"Well, your father received a lot of kidnap for ransom threats for you"
"That's good to know" she said and shrugged.
"You're not frightened?" I asked, amusedly.
"No, why? I can protect myself, I have a gun" she answered proudly, lifting her chin a little bit.
"Gun is not enough Mandy. We are talking about big men in black with bulky bodies and big guns, bigger than your gun. If your father didn't hire me...you don’t stand a fight" I said.
She leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table.
"Are you underestimating me Ryan?" she asked me in her sultry voice again.
I was caught off guard.
"Ah...ah, no I am not. I mean you're just a girl and we are talking about badass goons here" I stuttered.
"Okay fine, you will be useful and you'll save me. Happy?" she said sarcastically.
"Yep" I said while stifling a smile.
"Why is my dad has many life threats? I don't understand"
"It's because he's into gambling and casinos. You know stuff like debts and collaterals, right?"
"Yeah, I know that stuff"
"And sometimes envy kicks in. Your father is the king of casinos, a lot of people might don’t like him especially those rivals of him"
"Oh I know about envy..." she said before sipping from her cup.
My eyebrows shoot upwards, intrigued.
She grinned.
"You’ll never know..." she said while grinning.
Damn!
I felt like this woman had a lot of secrets and it seems like she's enjoying a private joke of her own.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked me.
I wasn’t aware that I’m staring at her.
Jeez!
"Amused" I said.
"That's good to know" she answered shortly and leaned back to her chair.
"You like people being amused to you?" I asked her.
She just shrugged.
"My dad told me that you’re the younger brother of the Red Armour’s CEO. Technically, you’re one of the owners, right? Since Red Armour’s a family business. You’re an heir. Why are you doing this?" she asked.
"It's a long story and I don't have any choice"
"So, you’re just pushed to do this? Your hands were tied?"
"Frankly? Yes" I answered.
"The feeling is mutual" she said while smirking.
After that brunch, we headed out for the parking lot. She said she wanted to go home and that she has a headache and wanted to sleep.
While walking, I cannot stop myself from admiring her sexy ass.
A small smile was playing on my lips. She really has a rocking body, no doubt about that. I’m sure a lot of men will go suicidal if Mandy left them.
She abruptly stopped in front of me and I almost bump again into her.
"Is there a problem?” I asked her.
"s**t, Tucker is here." she whispered.
"Tucker? Who is he? Your ex?" I whispered back.
"No, my stalker. If he sees me here, he won’t let me leave until he gets my phone number”
"Is he a threat? Is he harassing you?" I asked.
"No, not the way you are thinking right now. I kind of owe him something way back in college. He was such into me that he agreed to make my thesis"
"What?!"
"What 'what'? You can’t believe a guy would do that for me?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No, I mean, it's so obvious he's into you. It just caught me off guard that he was smart enough to do such thesis. Look at him! He looked like a print ad model. I know guys like that don't get serious with their studies" I told her while checking out the guy who’s leaning on a car while texting or something in his phone.
"Well, this one did well in school and yes, he is a print ad model" she said.
Then I was utterly shocked when Mandy held my hand.
I slightly flinched.
A volt of electricity ran through my fingers.
"What are you doing?" I whispered.
She didn’t answer me. Instead, she pulled me towards her car which was parked besides Tucker’s.
The Tucker guy did a double take when he saw her.
"Hey Amanda, I miss you--" he greeted her but was cut short when he noticed me.
"Hey Tuck, I want you to meet my boyfriend" she said.
My jaw dropped and so Tucker's.
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