MATES

01 - Ariadne

A friend of mine woke me up around three o'clock in the morning. And I'm still not getting enough of sleep!

And, as a result of the alcohol I consume, I feel dizziness when I stood up.

It's just been an hour since I arrived home from the party!

He didn't even feel sorry for what he did to me just because I only slept for an hour, and take note he even reprimanded me.

How poor I am.

It's already 5 o'clock as I followed him, I yawned.

Because that's what he stated earlier, it's a command from the higher-ups, I have to obey him.

He also stated that the higher-ups will say something to boost my morale, but I am unconcerned!

Because there are so many attractive and wealthy people in that pub, I'd rather take a beauty nap so I can party again later.

And if you only catch one of them, you'll be a billionaire!

"You look like a panda," he teased, and after he stopped laughing, he knocked on the enormous door with jefes printed on the plate. "Ariadne is here as you wish jefes!" he added while still facing the door.

"Let her in!" Jefes answer after a moment of silence.

"In front of Jefes Adriane, get organized. It's the best if you don't get caught drinking again. Understand?" Before I entered, I turn my gazed at him until one of the guards inside opened the door.

"Yeah, whatever," I said as I rolled my eyes again in him and enter into Jefes office.

"Adriane have a seat," Authority was visible in his voice as he command me to sit in front of his desk.

"Drake told me to come over, what's important matter that you want to tell me Jefes?" I asked as I sit in visitors chair. Not to even mention what Drake told me awhile ago, but I still feel dizziness.

"Did you even get enough of sleep Ariadne? You look like a panda!" Jefes stated as he stares at me. "What time did you sleep? You seems like anemic too because of your skin."

While saying those harsh words, I tried not to respond to Jefes. I really expected him to say something important, but it was different from Drake's statement that it would help to boost my morale. It was really vice-versa.

Drake's words I feel like they betrayed me.

"Jefes... Why so mean? I thought you would say something important? But why are you saying those harsh words in me? Do you hate me or something? And I'm still pretty though, even I look like a panda."

He chuckled softly and pat my head lightly. "I know that you still look pretty even though you look like a panda. It's because you got our mom's beauty,"

"Shh... Don't mention our they don't know about that we are siblings," I rolled my eyes and lean my back at the chair. "So what are you up to? I'm still sleepy. That dumbass wake me up just to hear some harsh words in you?"

"What? It's my way to greet my sister, besides I miss my lil sis. So yeah, aside from that... Two days from now you will gonna receive a sealed envelope and once you already receive that you need to come over here"

My brow furrowed.

"What's up with the sealed envelope? And why do I have to come to you once I've received it?"

"It has something to do with your new mission, and you can't refuse; with the dynamic number of members here, you are the one chosen by the main Jefes, and once the seal is broken, there is no turning back; the envelope that has already been opened cannot be returned," he explained.

"Brother, I don't want to; I won't be able to party again if I accept that," I reasoned.

"How about I tell Mama and Papa what you're up to?"

I stood up with a big smile on my face.

"Hehe, yes. When I get that, I'll come right

here. Noted, brother, bye!"

I exited my brother's office as quickly as I could. Whereas my chest was tense due to intoxication, I lost my cool.

He was well aware of what I was up to, but remained silent. It's frightening to think that if our parents find out what's going on with me, I might end up seeing Spain again and being sent home. I'm not interested in going. So it was better to accept the mission than to be sent home right away simply because I refused.

Drake next to me said, "It's as if heaven and earth are drenched in you because of how you look."

I just went to the kitchen to get some coffee. I need to relax in order to think clearly. "Well, Jefes said that I will receive that so called sealed envelope, so what am I supposed to do?"

"The one who refused? I know your attitude; you don't even want to train because you're already good, so what's the point if you don't refuse?"

"Jefes knows I'm partying, and I won't be allowed to party again if I refuse," I exclaimed.

"Well, deserve," he teased, and I glared at him. "But, if you think it's for your own good, don't refuse." He then stood up and left me alone.

While looking at Drake's bulk, I just noticed that his back is becoming more muscular and he is also getting taller, as well as his clothes are also different compared to before. And his scent, like the handsome ones at the bar.

I was shaken by the thought and immediately dismissed it in my brain. He's my friend, and that's all it should be.

After I finished my coffee, I went straight to my room to sleep again. It's as if I don't want look like a panda anymore because I don't get enough of sleep. I fell asleep on the soft bed, and later on I fell asleep.

It was 10 o'clock when I woke up because of the loud force of knocking outside of my bedroom door. It's not just knocking; you can even hear my name being shouted.

"You'll have to wake up! It's already noon!" A lady shouted outside of my room.

"I'll follow!" I shouted back, then got up and went straight to the bathroom.

When I already cleaned myself, I barely even looked at myself in the mirror. I was dressed in a black training suit with a holster attached to my thigh.

"Oh? Early in the morning, your forehead is already furrowed," I teased when I opened the door to Eda, the guardian of the team where I belong.

"Jefes is already looking for you. Everyone is already lined up outside. But you're still asleep," She preached as we walked down the hallway out of the organization.

"You don't have to wake me up; I don't want to train either. The heat is so hot. It darkens-alas!" I couldn't continue what I was about to say when she squeezed my ear.

"You're really going to get hurt; your reasons are always twisted," she said as she pulled me away so we could get out quickly.

"Look who's late," Drake said while he's hands are on his waist.

I couldn't help but to look at the shape of his body. He had more muscle and his abs fit better. So yummy. Oh wait! Wait! You're just friends, Ariadne. F-R-I-E-N-D-S,

"Because you haven't been training in a while, you'll come with me, and I'll show you something," Jefes said as he stood beside me.

Eda was no longer beside me, and I hadn't

even realized it.

"Noted, Jefes," I said politely.

So that others wouldn't notice I was joking when I responded to him.

"Take a look of how they fight," he refers to the new members of the organization.

"Weak, but I know they'll get better; practice makes perfect," I said, and he smiled.

"Are you really my sister? The kind one?" he whispered sarcastically.

I leaned in close to his ear and whispered.. "Shut up, brother. Don't pick a fight here," I glared at him, then left him alone.

I was not far away from the training after I had left my older brother. There are many new ones who are inexperienced, as well as many new ones who are well-trained.

And I can't deny that other newcomers are excellent. They also have a baby face, and according to the news I heard, there is royalty on the new ones. What's the big deal? In addition, I am a royalty.

"Skip trainings again?" A guardian from the other group caught my attention while I was watching the new ones.

"Maggie! It's been a while, come here and sit down," I said as I shook the sand-filled rock.

"Yeah, and thank you for treating me; without you, I wouldn't be here," she said, looking at the training too.

"What are you saying? It doesn't matter to me because you are my friend; the position has nothing to do with letting you go,"

"Of course, but let's change the topic: the Jefes have assigned me to keep an eye on

you for the next few days, do you know why?"

Because of what she said, I shook my head.

"No, I wish he'd said that when he called," I said.

"Yeah, right?, but I'm bound by an order from one of the higher-ups, and you're still

his-" I cut her off with my hand as she was about to say something else.

"What exactly are you two doing?"

Drake appeared in front of Maggie and me, and we were both taken aback.

"The training was over, why are you still here? And Jefes is looking for you, Ariadne. I think he's going to order you," I got up

quickly, and the two of them followed me.

I was so nervous, it's really a good thing that I was able to stop Maggie quickly.

If the truth is revealed, I'm dead.

Maggie is the only one who knows the truth because their family is related to ours.

Not because my family is ashamed of me,

but because it is necessary for my safety.

I decided to go to my older brother at two o'clock in the afternoon to inquire about Maggie watching over me for the next few days.

I decided to go to my older brother at two o'clock in the afternoon to inquire about Maggie watching over me for the next few days.

I was about to knock on his office door

when I heard something unexpected from

him.

"Someone must make a sacrifice, and that person is Ariadne,"