Chapter 10: Meeting You Again
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"If two people are destined to be together, they will meet again in unexpected ways."
-RYKER RHETT POV-
Six (6) years ago...
Now, I’m a new version of Ryker Rhett that you used to know. Ryker before which is studios and genius were gone. Previously, I used pen and paper. But now, I use a gun and a fist. I am already a certified gangster. But our organization did not favor bad people! Instead, we helped our police officer to catch them.
One of my agents called me that we needed to rescue a girl; hostage of his stepfather. For most of the operation, I didn’t join but now there was something in me that pushed me to save the girl.
When we arrived at the crime scene, I saw a beautiful young woman crying and asking for help. Her face was very familiar.
"Sir! please, release your stepdaughter," One of the policemen convinced him.
"No! I want money! I already sold her to a billionaire but she escaped, so it's better to let her die at my hands," The victim's stepfather pointed at her neck with a knife. So, I stood up and negotiated with him.
"How much do you want?" I asked him and his eyes widened.
“One (1) million,” He answered with a devil laugh.
"All right! I'll give you money if you let her go," I answered him calmly.
"Send me your money first!" he requested and he made sure I wasn’t lying. So, I give him a check worth 1 million.
"That's all you want, isn't it? So, let her go," I commanded him.
"No! I can still use her," He said with a Devil laugh.
"Sorry, Sir! But you deserve to die!" I shot his right hand and the knife fell. And they handcuffed the hostage's stepfather.
And the young woman ran to me and hugged me.
“Thank you, Sir!” She thanked me then hugged me tightly and sobbed.
"You're welcome, you're familiar, have we met before?" I asked her and wiped away her tears. Looking at her makes me feel better.
“Maybe, I’m not sure,” then she smiled at me.
"So, what's your name?" I asked as I stared at her.
"Rylie Devyn Scotley and you are... ?" she innocently asked me. And I feel startled, she was my first love six (6) years ago.
“Devz? "Long-time-no-see", I looked for you for years but I failed," then I hugged her. I missed her so much.
“Ryke? Is that you? Wow, you're very handsome. By the way, thank you for rescuing me again. Where is Ma’am Harley? I already miss her,“ She asked me with tears in her eyes.
"Sorry, but my Mother is dead. The day you met her, that was also the day she lost her life," I replied to her and my tears flowed. I miss my mom so much.
"Sorry, Ryke, I wasn't there to comfort you. What was the cause of Ma'am Harley's death?" She worriedly asked me.
“She was hit by the Red Car and until now, I don’t have any clue who was the mastermind of that accident,” I replied to her with a heavy shoulder.
"At the perfect time, Ryke, justice will prevail. So, let's visit Ma'am Harley's grave," Devyn suggested visiting Mom, I know, she truly missed my mom.
"By the way, Devz, one (1) week after my Mom's funeral, I visited your house but you weren't there. Where have you been for a long time?" I asked her. I always visit their little house as well as the park where we first met just to see her but I was disappointed.
“Yeah, we moved to the province. We lived there for six years," She said sadly.
"Then why are you sad?" I asked her in a concerned way.
“Because my mom still hasn't changed. She always scolded me and asked for money. We moved here last week because her third boyfriend lives here but unfortunately, her boyfriend is a criminal,“ She explained and I know, she was scared.
"Don't worry, I'll make sure that man rots in jail," I assured her.
-MOM’S TOMB-
“Hello, Ma’am Harley, how are you? I miss you so much. Why did you leave me early? I didn’t expect that... that was our first and last meeting. I can't believe you're gone now. You were the first person who treated me as your real daughter. That is why I am very sad. Don’t worry, I will fulfill your request at a perfect time but for now, it is complicated. So, please understand me, Ma'am. I love you, Ma’am Harley,” Devyn said to Mom, and then she cried. I wonder what Mom said to her.
“Hi, mom! I miss you so much. Thanks, we met your favorite child again. Did you know? I envy Devyn because she is so sweet to you. And I remember now, your last wish, to always protect Devyn. You touched my heart earlier. And I am so grateful Mom because even when you are gone, you still protect your loved ones. I love you, mom. But, don’t worry Mom, I will marry Devyn so you can have a lovely and beautiful daughter-in-law," I said to Mom and smiled. And the wind touching my face, I knew it was Mom.
"Hey! What is that? Arranged marriage? Ha-ha," She asked me jokingly.
“Yes! Ha-ha,” I replied and we both laughed.
After we visited Mom’s tomb, I treated Devyn for dinner.
“Ryke, thanks for the dinner. I’m very grateful today,” She said thankfully.
"You're always welcome. And I have a surprise for you," I told her cheerfully.
“And what’s that Mr. Ryker?” she asked me and pinched my cheek.
"I'll give you a job tomorrow if it's okay with you," I told her and I smiled mischievously.
“Really? Thank you very much, Ryke,” She said and because of her excitement she wanted to hug me but she accidentally kissed my cheek.
And that was our first kiss.
“Wow, thanks for the kiss Devz, ha-ha,” I said to her and laughed.
“Sorry, that was an accident only! That's not counted!” She replied shyly.
"Don't worry, Devz! I'm grateful because you were my first kiss," I told her seriously. My feelings for Devyn are real and genuine but I am sad because I felt Devyn had no feelings for me.
"Whatever! About my job, what job will you offer me?" She asked me. I know, she needs a job for her education. Because her mother was addicted to gambling.
“Encoder, just give me your free time. So that it does not affect your studies," I stated. I'll assign her to my office at our mall.
"All right! Monday to Friday, my free time is 5 pm to 8 pm then Saturday and Sunday all day free," She replied.
“Okay! Copy Ma’am,” I answered her and smiled.
“Ryke, who’s my boss?” she asked me.
“Of course, your handsome boyfriend. Ha-ha,” I teasingly answered.
“Really? Wow? Okay, Thank you, Boyfriend! Ha-ha. Just kidding,” She said happily.
After we shared our happy and painful memories. I accompany her to their house.
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