Chapter 12
756 Words
John said something to the girl which made her turn her gaze to me.
She narrowed her eyes at me while I stood confused.
What exactly was her problem?
I watched in horror as he motioned for her to follow him,why was he bringing her to meet me,I really didn't need an introduction.
"Rosella I would like you to meet agent Lena ,she has been assigned this case so you'll be seeing more of her from now on."
Despite her rude attitude before the girl smiled at me making me more confused than before.
"Its nice to meet you."I said extending my hand for a handshake.
Lena nodded ignoring my hand.
I tried not to roll my eyes as I dropped my hand to the side.
"So John will you be attending the party tonight with me?"she asked.
He hesitated."I'm not sur-"
"Remember you promised me since the last time."she cut in placing her hands on his chest.
My eyes narrowed in annoyance.
"Um- I don't feel too well."I said holding my head.
John forgot about her immediately,his attention focused on me."Are you alright?"he asked concerned.
"No."I shook my head."I would like to go home."
I just wanted to be away from this girl,more like I wanted him to be away from her.
He nodded."Lena I have to go."
"But-"she started.
"I'll call you later and tell you if I could make it."he cut her off.
The girl looked pissed and shocked at his response and I tried not to smile at that.
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"How do you know her?"I asked John as he reversed out of the parking lot.
He looked at me perplexed."Who?"
"That agent girl." The one who couldn't keep her hands off you,I wanted to say.
"You mean Lena?"he asked putting on the indicator.
I nodded, annoyed that he was taking so long to figure out whom I was speaking about.
"I met her a few years ago,we were assigned the same case together."he explained,paying attention to the road.
"Are you two close?"I asked.
"What do you mean?"he asked,confused.
"Exactly what I just asked."
"Aren't you ill?Why are you asking all these questions?"he answered my question with a question of his own.
Was he trying to avoid my question?
"Are you avoiding my question?"
I accused.
"Why would I avoid you-wait are you jealous?"he asked sounding amused.
I almost choked on nothing.
"Jealous?"I screeched."Why would I be jealous?"
He chuckled."I wouldn't know but it sounds like you're jealous."
"Well I'm not."I lied,I definitely was jealous but he didn't have to know that.
A few minutes passed by without either of us saying anything.
"You still didn't answer my question."I pointed out.
John studied me for a moment before he finally spoke."We were close during our case together but after that we went our separate ways.She only returned from her last undercover mission yesterday."
I wasn't too contented with that answer,how close exactly were they during their mission together?
"Do you have anywhere to go tonight?"he asked me as he pulled onto my driveway.
I shook my head but then regretted it immediately.
"Why do you ask?"I asked opening the car door.
"I just wanted to know if I had to drive you anywhere but since you don't have anywhere to go I'll attend Lena's welcome home party tonight."he answered shutting the car door before I could respond.
Why did I say that?Now he was going to attend her party!
I walked into the house angrily.
I didn't even make it halfway through the living room before everyone rushed to my side,I received hugs from all different directions.
"We were so worried about you."my mom cried ."I don't know why these people are attacking my baby."
"I'm fine mom."I assured her returning her hug.
"What exactly happened?"my dad asked while insisting I take a seat on the couch next to me.
I told them everything that happened,how the men entered with guns and how John saved me from them all,risking his own life.
My mother gasped after every sentence,while everyone else listened in shock.
"We really have to invite this guy over and thank him for everything he has done for you so far.He has saved your life so many times before."my mom said.
An idea popped into my head immediately.
"Why don't you invite him over for dinner tonight?"I suggested.
That way he wouldn't meet that girl.
"Oh that's a splendid idea!"my mother chimed brightly.
I smiled triumphantly at her response.
Now it was the hard part.Getting him to agree to come tonight.
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