Special Abilities: Recruitment

Chapter 6:

Tanya grab the folder and slammed it on the table in front of Jake angrily.

"Is this true?! You're cheating on me?! "her voice was furious and her eyes were full of rage.

Jake gritted his teeth. "Yes! I did! You are just good for money! "

Tanya was shocked at Jake's response. The Jake she knew was kind and a gentleman, but right now, it was very different.

"Heh, except from your money, what do you think why did I hooked you up?! Huh? With that boring personality of yours, do you think I will love you—"

A loud sound of slap was heard. Tanya exploded by her rage! Her handprints was marked on his face!

Jake glared at her and touch his face that was very red right now. He's mad of Tanya's friend! Because of her, he is now facing this end!

"Hooked me up because of my money? Are you really that greedy that you didn't hesitate to play my feelings?! "Tanya yelled at him.

Jake continued to glare at her. "It can't be deny that you are not a man's ideal woman. I can't even touch you—"

For the second time, Tanya slap him again very hard. She was so mad right now, he hooked her up because of her money, he said that her personality was boring, he said that she was not a man's ideal woman because he can't even touched her?! Is s*x that important for a lover?!

"You pervert! Rot in f*cking hell!! "she cursed him angrily and immediately turned up to leave. If she won't leave, she was not sure what she would do to Jake.

But she stopped in front of the door for a second, her jaw moved as she tried to calm herself temporarily. She don't want to let Jake saw her on a losing state.

A devilish smirk was shown on her face as she looked to Jake.

Jake was startled for that expression and was speechless, this is the first time he saw that expression on her face.

"Do you think Rolando would come forward to help you? I am no fool, Mr. Jake."she said with mockery before she left.

Jake gritted his teeth.

Tanya was indeed quite smart. She can't be underestimated. She was no fool. She already suspected Rolando silently but because of their friendship, she forget it.

But yesterday at Rolando's office, she can't help but took back her suspicion to him.

What she said was true. Rolando won't come forward to help him, instead he would think a way to prove his 'innocence' and blame him for this crime.

It was true that Jake still did have a little hope that Rolando would help him. Afterall, they were accomplice right? He did still helped him.

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Astria was watering a plant in the garden peacefully. Mrs. Miller was out for her check-up and Tanya still did not came home. They have a small garden but every plant was very healthy. Mrs. Miller always love to eat her vegetables on her garden.

While watering, Astria suddenly had an idea.

"Linda..."she called a maid who was cleaning the garden.

Linda stood up and went near her."Yes, Miss Astria? "

Astria put down the hose on her hands, and pointed to the far side."That little space on the side, why don't we plant it with another vegetable? "

Linda frowned a little. "What vegetable is it Miss Astria? "

"Let's plant a sweet potatoes. "Astria smiled as she clasped her hands. She too like vegetables and enjoyed seeing it so fat and healthy. Linda always witnessed her joy in the vegetables, when she heard her suggestions she immediately agreed.

"Okay Miss Astria, I'm going to pick the equipment for planting first and the seeds. "

Astria nod her head and let her leave. She touched the eggplant who was very tall and fat.

"Aiya, you're growing so quickly! "

On the other hand, there was a young lady who was staring at Astria's bright face. She can't help but admire her mesmerizingly beautiful face. Unlike her, who came from a dark and have a dull and blank face.

When she saw Linda who came back with equipments, she immediately hide behind the tree. Her eyes did not stop looking at Astria.

On the other hand, Astria immediately felt Avianna's stare at her. She smiled secretly. It's good that Avianna really did came out.

"Linda, I forgot that I still have to go somewhere. Can I trouble you to plant the sweet potatoes instead?"Astria gave her an apologetic smile.

Linda nodded and politely smiled,"It's okay Miss Astria."

Astria patted her shoulder. "No worries, I'm going to water it after I'm back. "

Astria then turned around and leave the house. Avianna sneakily went out and immediately followed Astria. She grab a jacket first and continued to follow her.

Astria stopped in the plaza and sat on the bench. She was patiently waiting for Avianna.

Avianna blow a deep sigh before went and sat beside her.

There was many people in front of them. Some are picnicking, some are playing, a family group, friends and lover. All of them carried a happy smile.

"It's beautiful, isn't it? "Astria said while staring at the family on the side. The children were playing, the mother and father were busy preparing their food.

Avianna nod her head slightly. Their was a tinge of loneliness on her eyes as she smiled bitterly.

"Hmm, it's beautiful. "

There was a moment of silence on them before Avianna open her mouth and said,"I want you to teach me everything about my ability. "

Astria was not surprised as she already expected this.

"I already decided. I don't want to be kept in the dark anymore. "Avianna added.

Astria smiled softly. "Glad to hear that. "

"Then, right now, I'm going to be your disciple and you are my master. "Avianna said as she stood in front of Astria and bowed.

Astria was startled at her words and actions. A disciple?! This was not part on her plan!

"What are you talking about? And stop that, sit back. "Astria ordered.

Thinking to be someone's master, made her head ache. She don't want that kind of thing.

Avianna put on a firm face and seriously said, "Please accept me."

Astria was in awe and looked around when she saw many people were looking at them. Her face flushed a little in embarrassment.

She remembered what her mother said, that 'if someone was willing to be your student, accept it. Especially that you know that you can teach him/her of everything'.

She closed her eyes for a moment and everyone stop moving. It was like the time has stopped. But Astria just controlled their mind and body to avoid anyone to see what she's going to do. Including Avianna.

She stood up and placed her right palm on Avianna's forehead.

Her palm released a red flame and her body was also surrounded by the red flame.

Soon enough, a faint red star surrounded by blue flame was marked on Avianna's forehead.

The blue flame represent peacefulness and calmness of her healing ability. While the faint red star was Astria's symbol. Astria means star.

This means, Astria accepted Avianna as her disciple. She would have a connection to Avianna. Would immediately sense if Avianna was in danger.

The symbol on Avianna's forehead disappeared slowly. Astria put down her palm and the red flame around her disappeared bit by bit.

She sat back and everything went back to normal.

"Okay, okay. Now, sit back. "Astria helplessly say.

Avianna smiled in victory as she sat back. Many people found her weird and psycho, but unexpectedly Astria went to her room and talked to her casually. With just that moment, she felt a sense of warmth.

And when she knew the whole truth, she began to make a decision. But, she was still a 17 year old girl. She don't know anything especially that she kept herself from the dark.

Thinking the idea of having a master to teach her everything, made her feel secured. She trusted Astria merely of her unexplainable feelings towards her.

Astria massaged her temple. "I can teach you everything that you need to know. "

Avianna smiled playfully. "Okay, Master! "

And now, she's calling her Master.

Astria shook her head in helplessness. "Let's go back now. I still need to water the plants. "

Avianna was speechless. They just talked some serious matter yet she still did not forget about watering the plant?

"..."

Mrs. Miller came back at home early. She's done at her check-up.

"Linda, did you see Tanya? Did she came home? "Mrs. Miller asked Linda when she passed by.

Linda shook her head. "Miss Tanya is still not at home Madam. "

Mrs. Miller sighed and looked at the planting equipment on her hands, she frowned, "What is that for? "

"Ahh, Miss Astria asked me to plant some sweet potatoes at the small space on the side in the garden. "

Mrs. Miller was amused. Astria really loved vegetables. In cooking, she prefer vegetables the most. Both of them were the same.

"Is that so? Then, where is she right now? "

Linda was about to answer when she saw someone at Mrs. Miller's back. She suddenly step back and her mouth was open in shock.

I-I was not dreaming, aren't I? Why d-did I saw Miss Avianna?

Mrs. Miller was puzzled by her reaction so she looked at her back. "Why are you reacted like that—"

She did not even finished her words when her eyes widened in shock.

S-she can't believe what she just saw!

Avianna pressed her lips tightly. Her heart skipped a bit when she saw Mrs. Miller in front of her.

For years had passed, this was the first time she finally saw her Aunt closely! She was filled with mixed emotions!

She hesitatingly look at Astria. And Astria gave her a nod.

"Use this chance to fix your relationship on them. "

Avianna gulped when she heard Astria's voice on her mind. She was startled a little. Seems like she need to get used to it.

She looked back at her Aunt.

"A-aunt, how are you?"she said gently, her eyes showed nervousness.

Mrs. Miller eyes watered as she grab Avianna on her embrace. "Y-you child! You finally came out! We were so worried about you! "

Avianna felt a warm hug, it was good. Like a hug from her mother. She hugged her back, "I'm sorry Aunt. "

Mrs. Miller can only sigh but her eyes were full of happiness. She was really full of joy right now.

Astria felt glad seeing this scene.

"Look at you, you're so thin! Let's go and eat. "Mrs. Miller exclaimed and grab her and went to the dining.

Linda who were brimming with tears immediately followed thinking to prepare something good to eat. Their Miss Avianna finally came out! This should be a celebration!

Astria looked outside. Tanya still didn't came home. Tanya would have already seen the folder she sent.

Looks like, Tanya already had gone mad.

Astria went to the dining but they weren't there so she went to the kitchen. And then, she had welcomed by a heart-warming scene.

Avianna and Mrs. Miller were cooking some food. Mrs. Miller instructed Avianna to prepare the ingredients. But Avianna still felt awkward hence her actions slowed a bit and she stayed silent. Mrs. Miller who saw this laughed softly.

Astria just chuckled. She don't want to disturb this scene.

"Linda, tell them that I'm going to find Tanya and grab her home for this good news. "she whispered to Linda.

Linda nod her head. "Sure, Miss Astria. "

Astria then turned and walked out. Avianna frowned in puzzlement when she saw Astria went out. Where is she going?

"Anna, slice the potato. "Mrs. Miller said so Avianna just shruggs and sliced the potato.

She missed her Aunt calling her Anna. Avianna was too long, so her Aunt chose to call her Anna.

Astria was about to enter the company when her phone rang. It was Tanya.

"Hello? Tanya, are you at your office? "Astria immediately asked.

She heard some loud noise on the other line.

She frowned. Don't tell me Tanya was on a bar?

"A-astria..... hel... hellooooo? "

She's drunk. Really really drunk.

"Hmm, what bar are you in? "

"H-hmm..... it's y-you... he he... "

Astria slapped her own forehead. She had once read a book, and it is said that every person who had experienced a heart-break, they would go to the bar and drink until they're drunk.

And in Tanya's case, it's the same.

"Wait for me. I'm going there. "Astria hung up the phone as she went inside the car.

Her mind wandered around, trying to find Tanya's mind. When she finally found it, she immediately searched the name of the bar in her memory.

It was 300 meters away from here.

Oh, bar on the daylight.

She stepped on the accelerator and hurriedly went to the place.

She can't bring Tanya back at home, Mrs. Miller was happy seeing Avianna. It is supposed to be a happy celebration.

When she arrived at the bar, she was welcomed by a loud noise. This is the first she went in a bar, and she hate it immediately.

There was a couple who were drinking, a playboy surrounded by a harem of girls, seeing this, she can't help but rolled her eyes.

She roamed her eyes around and saw Tanya who were sitting on the counter. She immediately frowned deeply when she saw Tanya being surrounded by some bastards.

She smirked. Want to die so soon, eh?

While Astria walked towards Tanya, there were a pair of eyes who were watching her.

It's a good-looking man, with slender and tall figure, his face is unbelievably handsome but it wears a cold expression. His eyes were icy cold. He wore a black suit, showing a luxuriousness. His actions were elegant obviously came from a noble family. He was like God's perfect creation.

On his side, there were also a man who has his head lowered. There was a cold sweat on his forehead. His hands were holding a phone call. He was so anxious and was like waiting for his death sentence.

"P-president, Madam Su was waiting for you to come at the arranged place. "he said nervously as he covered the speaker.

The man did not move an inch. His aura were giving a power of authority. He can't be underestimated and no one can go against him. He was like a God in business, and can be a Demon as an enemy. This man was surnamed with Su. The Patriarch of the Su Clan.

The Su Clan were just an ordinary Clan long time ago, but for just five years he made the Clan became the strongest Clan in the whole world. But this man, was very mysterious.

This man already aged 28 this year but his face still handsome. He was every woman's dream.

Madam Su, his mother was eager to find him a wife before he age 30. Her mother was very opposite to him. She was sweet and gentle.

The man named Sky who held a phone were sweating because he knows his boss temperament. He hates women. His mother knows this but she continued to push some ladies to him.

The man surnamed Su, did not reply and stayed quiet. Sky were his personal assistant ever since he was born. They knew each other so well. Sky only feared him when he's not in a mood.

"Tell her that I already have someone in mind. "the man surnamed Su told Sky coldly.

Sky nodded and was about to tell Madam Su when he realized something. What someone in mind? Don't tell me he already chose someone to become his wife?

He's eyes were excitedly curious about the identity of the girl.

The man surnamed Su knew his curiosity, so he answered him shortly. "You'll know her on the right time. "

His eyes were secretly tailing her moves. The moment she entered, she unexpectedly caught his attention. She just wore some usual clothes yet her beauty still shone visibly.

Her charm unconsciously captivated the man entirely. This is the first time he has an interest of a woman.

On the other hand, Astria immediately grab Tanya away from the bastards. There were four bastards, the one looks like their boss.

"Heh, boss. Someone was so daring to take away your woman. "one guy said laughingly.

"No, it looks like she wants to come along too! Hahaha. "

"Good, good. This newbie also has a beauty! Hahaha! Boss, you've got the jackpot! "

The three guys exchanged some words and surround the two of them. Their boss carried a smirk. His eyes full of lust as he look at the two beautiful ladies in front of him.

There are many people who were watching them. Some are shooking their heads to Astria and Tanya.

They thought that their night would not be a good night.

The guys's boss was named Finn Norman. He is a rich man's son so he is a kind of arrogant and womanizer.

Tanya who did not know what is happening hugged Astria when she recognized her immediately.

"He.... he he he.... you're fi-finally here."Tanya said drunkily.

Astria immediately smelt a wine all over Tanya. She can't help but frown. It is dangerous for a beautiful lady to come at the bar alone.

"Hey, Missy....want to come with us, huh? "a guy said and touched Astria's hands.

Astria's eyes narrowed, while her right hand were holding Tanya, he left hand swiftly came out from the guy's grasp and flew on his face hardly.

"Ahh! You b*tch! "he held his face that had became numb due to the strong force.

The oh-so-called boss smirked. This lady is tough, I like it!

The other guy attempted to hold Tanya but Astria's feet kicked his stomach and made him flew away.

Seeing this, they step backward subconsciously.

The people right now were cheering for the scene! Finn sneered at her. She really go against me!

"Y-you witch! Dare to fight back! "they attacked Astria.

Astria just sneered. They really had a guts!

She put Tanya on her back as her hands blocked firmly their attacks. A glint flashed through her eyes and her elbow hit the guys face hardly. Her hands were like dancing in the air and in no time, the guys who attacked her were now lying on the floor with their limbs broken.

Astria did not intend to hurt them that badly, so she just broke some of their limbs. Hmm, not badly.

"W-what is......is ha-happening? "Tanya stuttered and was about to fall down but Astria quickly held her.

"Nothing. Just some bunch of bastards. "Astria said uninterestedly.

"Y-you! You dare to attack my people! Do you know who am I?! "Finn exclaimed angrily and pointed his finger on her.

When he saw her actions and beat his people, fear eat him up but still he can't admit it. He was angry because she had won against his people easily! This lady knows martial arts!

Astria looked back and tilted her head. "Do I need to? "

"Boooo! "

"Hahaha! This is the first time that I saw a lady to fight back against Finn! "

"That was awesome! "

"Heh, that lady did not know who is she messing up with! "

"Tsk, tsk. Bad for her. "

"Aiya, Finn was being humiliated just now. Hahaha. "

"Good for a bastard like him! Hmp! "

Finn gritted his teeth angrily as he glared at Astria fiercely. He can't believe that Astria would win against him!

With a quick move, he threw a punch to her. Astria sighed as she easily avoided the punch. She thought that the fight had ended already.

"Throwing a punch to a lady? Are you a gay? "Astria mocked at him and raised her knee swiftly hitting his weakest point below the belt.

"A-argh! "Finn step backwards while enduring the pain. He cursed her again and again.

"H-how dare you.... "he held his weakest point below the belt with his face twisted from pain.

The crowd laughed at him and he grew more mad. There was a malicious intent on his eyes. He was humiliated for the first time in his life! And worst, from a lady!

Astria ignored them and drag Tanya out quickly.

"B*tch!! We'll see each other again soon! Let's see if you can show me some arrogance again!! "Finn kick the table on his side. He was so mad and glared at the crowd.

Astria bring Tanya to a hotel. She don't know where to bring her so she just rented a hotel. She knew that Tanya wouldn't like if her mother would saw her in this state.

She laid Tanya down on the bed. Seeing how wasted she was, Astria can't help but shook her head. I swear that I won't ever enter a relationship between a guy romantically. It was just too scary!

"Hahaha... "

Tanya suddenly laugh. A laugh that was filled with pain.

"I-I..... I can't be-believe.... it, Jake t-that bastard.. "her eyes were closed but her tears flowed nonstop.

"He don't want me because he can't touch me. Tell me...... is s*x that important to a couple?"she asked weakly.

"He wants my money and played my feelings without second thoughts..... "

Astria who heard this raised her brows. Jake, what should I do to you?

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