Her Con Artist

CHAP-13

Edgar kept throwing worried looks at me as i was leaving the building. I smiled at him but failed miserably. I sighed and opened the car door. Thank goodness, Eric hadn't notice the shift in my mood, so i better pretend to be fine. Taking a seat in the car, pulling the seat belt, plugging it in, I leaned back and closed my eyes. I felt eyes on me but i kept my face blank devoid of any emotions. Eric started the car and i felt a bit calm by the sound of gears which distracted me from my thought.

"Are you okay?" He asked, softly. I felt his palm over my hand to comfort me.

Well, it should be the other way around. I should be comforting him.

"I am fine. Just a bit tired that's all." I said, turning my head to look at him. His face was facing straight but i could see worry etched onto his face.

"Eric." I called out softly, after some time.

During the time, my hand somehow was intertwined with his and rested over my thigh.

"Yes." He said, looking back at the rear mirror.

"Are you okay? What did you talk to Edgar about?" I asked worried and curious at the same time.

He sighed and clenched his teeth.

"To be honest. I am not fine, Monica." He said in a small voice. He was in a vulnerable state.

I tightened my grip on his hand and caressed his arm with my other hand, trying to bring him some comfort.

"Edgar is someone who was close with my dad. I used to call him Uncle Eddy, he used to bring toys and chocolates for me whenever he came to visit dad. After dad was murdered, be stopped coming too. I was a teenager back then and didn't knew much about the incident. So i thought he was involved with Leon as they all were best friends and we shifted to another city to it was harder to go ask him myself. I was blinded by rage and betrayal so i assumed he was also involved.

Edgar showed me the records and footage of my father's murder. He apologized that he didn't approached me, saying he was dealing with his difficulties at hand." He said and took a deep breath taking a break.

It was difficult for him. He was going through a lot. I grabbed the water bottle from beside me, opening it up, i put it close to his lips. He threw a grateful look at me and drank water with me holding it. Thanking me, i waited for him to tell me.

"I apologized to him for the misunderstanding and for stealing his money. It took long because of transferring money to his account, the network was glitching there." He said with a scoff.

I smiled softly at him and patted his hand.

"I am proud of you, Eric. You did the right thing by returning the money back to where they belong and clearing the air between you two." I said, giving him my toothy smile to which he smiled.

"It's all because of you. I should thank you, if you hadn't come into my life, i would have been blaming the wrong person." He said, grabbing my hand and nearing it towards his lips.

His eyes were straight ahead but he had my heart in his hands. His lips touched my hand in a soft peck. With my mouth slightly open, i stared at him. He chuckled looking at my withering look. Embarrassing i pulled my hand away and cleared my throat.

"Why didn't you approached Leon and demanded answers from him?" I asked him the question which had been on my mind all evening.

"Don't destroy the moment. We will cross that bridge when we come to it." He said, shutting me off.

I pursed my lips and nodded my head.

I shouldn't force him to answer. It might involve something personal that's why he is avoiding the topic.

"Wait, what moment you are talking about?" I asked, in confusion.

Was he talking about the kiss on my hand? No way.

He rolled his eyes at me and caressed my hand with his thumb. He stopped the car at the red signal and looked at me with a serious look. I stared back with a raised eyebrow. He leaned forward slightly, placing his hand behind my neck and pulled me forward. Not giving me time to think what was going on. I felt his lips on mine, initiating sparks everywhere. The butterflies in my abdomen were jumping excitedly. Both of us didn't pull away and kissed until we couldn't breath anymore. Moving back, breathing heavily, eyes glinting with love, swollen lips raised into a smile. It was a soul-stirring kiss.

The honking of the cars brought us back to reality, he threw a glance at me and started the car. Leaning back, i calm my racing heart and butterflies which were unstoppable. He intertwined my hand with his and kept driving. I felt a smile forming on my face.

I was right. Our feelings were mutual.

I was feeling giddy and happy. Finally, after years of staying single i found a decent guy.

"By the way, that was my first proper kiss." He said with shyness.

I blinked at him in surprise and laughed at his blushing cheeks.

"What do mean proper?" I asked, confused about his statement. I completely turned towards him to gauge his expressions.

His ash brown hair sitting like a mess on his head which suited him perfectly. His pale skin brought out the blue in his eyes. The light freckles decorating his under eyes and nose were all just final touch to his beauty. He was indeed handsome and beautiful.

"My first kiss was with you in the bar, when i saved you. Remember?" He asked, making eye contact with me. Blue eyes speaking volumes of emotions that he was feeling towards me.

"I remember that day clearly." I said, with a small smile.

Wait!

"You never had a girl before!? How! Why!?" I asked hurriedly, quizzical.

He chuckled at my shocked expression. His hand came towards my hand which was resting on my leg and intertwined. His single touch was making me fall for him.

"I didn't have time to date. I was busy studying, working and looking after my mom." He said, voice heavy with emotions. His eyes were glazed as he as taken back to his past.

"I shouldn't be saying this but i will say anyways. I am glad i was your first." I said, mischievously.

He looked over st me and smiled shaking his head.

"Hey stop by the market. Josh texted me to buy somethings on our way back home."I said, opening his messages.

Humming, he turned the car on the road which leads us to market area. He stopped the car in an empty spot in the parking lot, withdrawing my hand from his, i got out of the car. I waited for Eric to come out and together go in. Fixing my ridden shirt and my hair, i approached Eric at the front of the car. I heard ringing of phone, turning around, it was Eric's phone, he placed it at his ear. Looking at me, he mouthed me to go in, he will join me in a few. Nodding my head, i walked inside the market. Grabbing a cart, i opened the phone to see the things to buy. I passed aisles and turning to my right, i went to spice aisle and looked around for the thing i wanted.

Ugh, it was a large aisle.

"Excuse me?" I heard someone tapped lightly on my shoulder. Frowning, i turned to look back and found the same men i had encountered in the previous city.

"Y-yes."I stuttered involuntarily and pretended i didn't recognize them.

"I am sure you who we are." the tall man said in low threatening tone and slowly advanced towards me.

"Ha ha. I dont know who you are. There must have been misunderstanding." I said and quickly turned around to run. I was only able to take two steps when the other man appeared in front of me with a sly smirk on his face.

Ah s**t!

Before i could run, a hand appeared into my sight and covered my nose and mouth tightly with a wet cloth as i was picked up. My phone slipped from my hand and went crashing down on the floor with a thud. The man who was covering my mouth held me by waist while the other held my legs in his and they were both started running off to somewhere. I looked around to find help but found no one in the area, it was the perfect opportunity for them to take me.

I struggled, my scream muffled by the cloth on my mouth, my vision was getting blurry but i tried my best to break free. With all my might, i hit the man at his chest who was holding my legs, making him stumble and loosen his grip. Twisting my legs, i got out of his grip, the man behind me tightened his hold and kept dragging me.

"b***h!" Standing up from the ground, he advanced towards with rage written on his face. He raised his hand and slapped me hard. I groaned at the pain, my legs were once gain held by him. My vision was getting darker each second, I heard opening of doors and felt myself being placed down. Groaning, i shake my head to clear my foggy mind but it only led to more dizziness. I heard doors slamming and then movement of the place where i was laying. Realizing i was in a car and they had kidnapped me.

What will happen to me?

And with that thought, my mind shut down.

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