Kill for Love

Chapter 55

"She's mine, all mine," he said to himself over and over again like a mantra. He wasn't able to sleep and was awake after the phone call with Athena. The sun already shines in the east and he feels energized. He had thought of a lot of things about making this day productive.

He smiled wickedly.

It's going to be more interesting. Cytherea is his and his alone. No one deserves her more than he does.

He rolled on the bed back and forth like a kid playing by himself because of boredom. He's getting excited and can't wait to see Cytherea again.

He didn't know how long he had been lying on his bed until he heard a knock on his door. He grabbed his phone by the bedside and turned it on to look at the time.

It's already 8 AM.

The usual time that Nim would knock into his door to inform him that breakfast is ready.

After three knocks, Nim enters the room. He bowed first before saying, " Sir, the breakfast is ready."

He smiled widely. His eyes were sparkling and immediately got up from the bed. He walked closer to Nim and gave him a man-hug.

Nim looked confused at his master's gesture but returned the hug anyway.

"So, what is breakfast today, Nim?" he excitedly said. He lets go of Nim and looks at his confused look.

Nim’s face immediately went back to being formal. “You look so happy, Sir. Something good happened?” he asked.

He inhaled some air like he was doing an exercise stunt and then raised his arms, clasped his hands upward, and did a stretching. He also did a side-by-side stretching. And after a couple of minutes, he stopped and faced Nim smiling widely like a kid who just won a bar of chocolate.

"This is just a wonderful day, Nim. I'll just take a shower and then I will go downstairs for breakfast," he happily stated ignoring his butler's question and went towards his bathroom.

Nim stared at the door where Astilbe entered. He looked at it for a while before shaking his head and left.

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Astilbe was whistling while he was walking down the stairs on his way to the dining room. While walking, he had already imagined how his big house will be full of laughter by little kids-- his kids… and Cytherea's.

He had to do something to make it come true and he already had a perfect plan for it.

Nim bowed as soon as he saw Astilbe entering the dining room. He went behind the chair and pulled it from the table. Astilbe sat on the chair. About three uniformed helpers came into the dining table with a food tray on hand. The foods were bacon, fried eggs, garlic bread, and coffee. As soon as they were finished putting the food on the table, they immediately left, leaving Astilbe and Nim alone.

Nim took the pot of freshly brewed coffee and gently poured it into Astilbe's cup. He put again the pot on the table and stood beside Astilbe just in case he needed something.

This is always the scenario in the mansion. The helpers and Nim will eat their breakfast first. They have their own food prepared for them. Afterward, they will need to cook their master's meal and tend to his needs. Astilbe wanted it this way compared to the other bosses who wanted to eat first before their helpers. For him, the helpers should take care of themselves first so that they can take good care of their master's needs.

"Do you have any new reports for me, Nim?" he asked while putting some bacon and eggs on his plate.

"Yes, Sir but I guess you already know about it based on your reaction," he answered while giving him a meaningful look.

He let out a hearty laugh.

"Yep, Athena gave me a call. I have to make my next moves, Nim," he stated. He cut the fried egg with his fork and looked at Nim. He smiled widely again. "I can almost taste my victory. I will have Cytherea sooner than I expected."

"I think so too, Sir. What do you need me to do?"

"I need you to create some death threats for me," he calmly said and then stuck the egg through his fork and brought it to his mouth. Even though it was just a simple breakfast, he couldn't help but close his eyes because of the satisfying flavor that it gives to his tongue.

"How severe would you like the death threats, Sir?" Nim asked.

"Let's do it in a simple way, but full of impact, Nim. That way, I will be able to work my way to get Cytherea's heart," he said, giving a sinister smile.

"As you wish, Sir," Nim agreed.

"We will also be going to install some cameras again in the penthouse. I missed Cytherea's look while sleeping."

"Sir, I wouldn't recommend that. It will be too risky. I know that there's no problem with wiping the CCTV cameras' footage that might catch us installing it, but please remember that it would create suspicions and may jeopardize your plans if in case they found out about the cameras," Nim warned.

Astilbe was in deep thoughts when he heard Nims' warning. He knew he has a point. The other way to see her would be if she stays in the mansion or be closer to her.

He cut another piece of fried egg and eat it. He chewed the food gently and swallowed it before he responded, "Good thinking, Nim. Then, tomorrow please make sure you already start sending the death threats."

"Yes, Sir."

A vike smirk was then painted on his lips. It wi certainly be the most exciting day of his life.

'Just wait for me, My Love. We are so near but because of the circumstances, we are so far. Just hold on tight and I will be there for you shortly,' he thought.