Assassination Couples

Chapter 6

Where is he?

"Anette!!" His voice called. I turned and saw him. He was walking towards me holding ice cream in one hand and the bags on the other hand. I feel like my world slowed down. He's walking slow-motion and I'm just staring at him. I'm so lucky to be with him right now. I'm melting with his captivating smile.

"How was the call?" He asked as he gave me my ice cream. We started walking as we eat our ice creams.

"Well, we just talked about you in the whole call" I said. Lying. I couldn't risk telling him because it might get him in danger. I also couldn't risk the love of my life dying because of me. Well, getting in trouble.

"Really? So you told them how dashing and handsome I am?" He confidently asked. "Or how our first meeting went? Those eggs and bacon?"

"Uh huh.. how wonderful" I said as followed a chuckle. "I didn't, they'd probably think I'm crazy hehe" Or probably kill me because I used and showed the training the agency taught me.. TO HIM!!

~~FLASHBACK~~

Graduation Ceremony. We are standing as we hold our diplomas and official spy IDs. I'm beside Cherry and Vilea.

"This is the best day of my life" Cherry said excitingly as she suddenly hugged us both. "Graduating college with my two best friends and WE'RE OFFICIAL SPIES!!"

"Don't be so excited yet, Cherry, you should probably get worried on the first mission that will be given to us" Vilea exclaimed.

"I knooww, but AREN'T YOU HAPPY??" She said squealing quietly. "And I also hope that on our first mission, we're together"

"At least once in your life, things actually went right" I said.

Cherry's life was actually quite miserable. Starting with her parents that divorced when she was only 5. She was left living with her father, that every time he's drunk, he takes his souvenir baseball bat and use it to beat her up. One time she was being beaten to death, my mother passed by their house and heard a commotion going on inside. She looked through the windows and saw what's happening. She immediately called the cops. Mother sent her to the hospital and after a few treatments she sent her to the orphanage.  Her conscience was bothering her so she decided to adopt her.

At first, I didn't like the fact that she adopted someone actually older than me. That made me the little sister. But as time passed, we got along so well, we actually think we're long lost sisters that has been played by fate and destiny. Sometimes even our instincts are the same, especially what we're thinking.

She was always bullied in school for having scars in her body. And I am always the hero of the day. I'm joking, this is where Vilea comes in. With her fierce look in her eyes, everyone in school fears her. Just seeing her in the hallways, makes boys run for their lives. Well, that's what everyone sees, but me?? Oh my. I've seen way more than that. Sometimes you'll just see her laughing by herself, or maybe making fun of my photos, drawing mustaches and beards all over my face every time. And sometimes she'll either touch your butt or your chest. She is actually a weird person compared to everybody knows.

But she needs to keep the family's name high. One wrong move can crush their reputation. So she changed her last name so she wouldn't damage her father's reputation and left her family to live with me. A low-life crisis. That's what I am.

"Says who? Good thing she isn't told what to become and what not to become" Vilea exclaimed again.

"Attention, Students!!!" Commander Colins, our professor, trainer, and commander, is on the stage, holding the microphone and a wide smile on his lips. "I am very proud of you all. Being the commander-in-charge of this batch of spies, I couldn't be more proud. But.. there is one rule that you must not break, ever. You should never, ever, show or reveal to anyone that you are a spy. Not even the training we taught you. Undercover missions are always kept secret. Everything about being a spy IS SECRET, UNDERSTOOD?"

"SIR YES SIR" Everybody chanted.

~~END OF FLASHBACK~~

"Come on, let's just go home." I told Noah.

"But we haven't had our date yet" he exclaimed finishing his ice cream.

"It's alright, at least we'll have our first dinner together at home" I said as I smiled.

"I'm cooking!!!" He immediately said as if I was going to insist on cooking. Well... I was.

"If only insist on letting me carry five shopping bags. Then we have a deal" I said.

"Fineee" he said as he gave me five shopping bags to carry. He then put one of his arms around my shoulder as we walk home.

We arrived home and he told me he'll just take a shower and he'll cook after. So I thought while he's showering, I'd pick a dress to wear from the ones he bought for me.

"I can't accept these" I told myself aloud "10 bags? and I think it cost up to 200 Australian dollars!!"

I took a look at a red dress. It looks nice. I took a look at the price tag and there my jaw dropped so much. It's 300 dollars!? More than the price I even estimated..!

Shocked with the first price tag, I took another dress and became just as surprised. As I look at the other, I keep on praying that I at least see something that costs less than a hundred dollars. But unfortunately, I failed. I'm surprised that his man could spend this much for only shopping. Without any other choice, I took one and wore it to dinner.

I scent Noah's cooking from here. The scent of... wait.. Salisbury Steak! It's my favorite dish. I hurried down the stairs and stopped as I reached the dining room. I'm surprised that he is cooking Salisbury steak even though he's American. I think he sensed that I'm behind him and he turned around.

"Did you miss this?" He asked as he made the finishing touches and started to put some in a plate. I looked at the table and saw it was already fixed in a really formal way. It's like we're in a fancy restaurant.

"Too much?" He asked as I gave him a chuckle as an answer. He went to table and pulled a chair for me. He's really trying hard. He served the meal and sat across the table with me. "I know it isn't perfect but.. hehe I tried"

I took a bite and it brought back memories back home. I miss home. I suddenly felt teary but I held it in.

"Just like how mom used to do it" I said. "Shall we start dinner?"

"After you"

I stayed silent during dinner, thinking of a way to tell Noah I need to go tomorrow, or probably escape. I can't risk his life for the mistakes I'd be making. If I tell him, I need to be real careful or worse, I gotta quit my job. Ughhh..

"Something in your mind?" Noah asked with a worried look.

"No, it's just.." I answered and decided to tell him Vilea needs me tomorrow. Though I know I'm a terrible liar, my acting skills are off the roof since my last mission with a corrupt s*x-addicted politician. Of course I didn't have s*x with that guy, I'm not stupid. "I gotta go to Vilea's house tomorrow because she needs help with something"

"It's okay" He said. I knew wouldn't— wait... he agreed?! Though I'm surprised with his answer, I still remain my posture. "I could drive you to her house tomorrow" drive me? He doesn't even have a car.

"You don't even have a car, i***t" I said and laughed.

"Or don't I?" He said. That made me think twice. I'm confused. Does he? "I'm joking" and laughed. I replied with a small chuckle and continued eating my food.

"What is it that you're gonna do with Vilea anyway?" He asked. Oh shoot, I knew this would happen. But I didn't prepare for it. What now? what now?!

"She needs someone to help her with her editing" I lied... "Is it okay?" I asked because I feel like he felt bad.

"It's alright, we still have so much time. I'll be here for 6 months 'cuz I'm needed for a seminar somewhere here" He explained. Oh so.. he didn't come for me.. well, he did but with work.. also. But whatever, we still have 6 months, and I'll make the most of it.

"Oh wow! We still have so much time, so we can still do lots of things that couples do! I can't wait!" I said.

"Like?" He asked. And made me think about it. What are we gonna do? Go to the beach? Go on a hike? But I'm broke! Next salary, is after my mission with the new agent who's coming from overseas. Ughhhh! Hope it's not a guy though, Noah can be pretty jealous at times.

"Like living together for a while..." I said that made him smile. I blushed at what I said and he chuckled.

"I would love that" He made a smile and continued to chew on his food.

Being with him right now is a blessing. I would stop the world if I could. I would be rarely be seeing him these days since I'll be in my mission for 2 weeks. I gotta talk to that new agent about our schedule.