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"You were right
He's not someone ordinary, I had few people follow him
But , none returned "
Bethany looked up at Bradley as he spoke gruffly
"Which people?" Bethany asked
"Just few locals
I brainwashed them , to follow him
For money
Local thief's"Bradley shrugged
It was not one of the good idea , or decision he had taken up
But he had not fully believed Bethany, when she spoke about Mr.Larenski
But now, he had his doubts about the man too
"You be careful
If they track you down , and get your information
I'm your cousin so it will lead down to me
Don't spoil this game for me " with that Bethany, left
It was a week now , since she had met Mr.Larenski
He had not showed up at the club
But she had a sense that , she was being watched
Whenever she entered her apartment or left for work
At work
She felt like she was being watched , monitored
If her feeling was right, the person was smart , whoever was watching her
If not, it was just her brain trying to scare her
She took a cab to the director's house
She knew it , this time
He was going to find her
So she was going to make it easy for him
She chose a small street , this was the street from where her father had been kidnapped
She remembered it , through the pictures Ms.Devon had showed her
She walked past the building , as she imagined her father being dragged into a car , his body beaten up
" Tom will be out in a minute " a young girl smiled as she welcomed Bethany
"Need a drink ?" The girl asked
" no thanks
I should get back to work after the meeting "Bethany smiled
" oh , she's pretty " Tom walked in , as he eyed at Bethany
She had worn a pair of denim skirt with a crop top
Showing off her curves
Tom was an advertisement director
He had introduced many models ,through his agency
But the man owned too much of reputation , including a s****l harrassment case on him
But , he was the liable scape goat
She was not here to please him , nor for any opportunity nor a chance
Bethany was here , for something big
This was just a play
A part in the game
"Have you done any portfolio shoot before?"Tom asked as he pulled her for a kiss
Making her flinch by his sudden gesture of affection but she kept her smile
Not showing her discomfort
She nodded as she handed the collection of photos , she had bought along with her
"It's lovely "Tom expressed as his hands wandered on her back
" thank you " she smiled, not letting him intimidate her
Now all those stares or looks
Of wanting
Was getting normal
A new normal
But , being touched?
She was slowly getting there
"I have to get back to work
So please be free to call me " she smiled as she took a step away from Tom
" ofcourse " He smiled
She walked out , her face hard
As she stepped on to the road corner
She stared at the building, as the memories relived in her life
She saw those images again and again leaving her eyes , filled
She heard few car honks
She put on her sunglasses as she looked around
The street was now , empty but was slowly getting filled
He was here , she could sense it
She kept walking , slowly
Not making it obvious that she knew it
Knew the fact that Marcus can be here
She wasn't sure , but she was ready
"Looks like your following me all again " she stopped at her stepped as she turned around
His shadow have given him up
Or maybe , he wanted to be seen
"I guess , I am " he took a step forward as he removed a pack of cigarettes
But offered her first
She smiled as she nodded no
"You don't smoke ?"he asked , out of amusement
"Why do you smoke when the caution on the cover itself states that
Smoking kills ?" She questioned back
His lips , curled up
He was enjoying this conversation
" I don't want to die "she whispered as she bit her lips, as she stared at him
It was another brand new suit , tailored by the way it sat on him showing off his structured body
But this was the first time , she noticed his dark brown hair
Which looked like a golden strands , it looked much lighter under the sun
He noticed it too , her eyes on him
"What are you doing here ?"he asked , his jaw tightening for a minute
"I was here to meet a director
Heard of Tom Jenkins?" She asked
He nodded , slightly
"So why are you following me ?" She asked with a smirk now
"Not sure " he added
"Well , when your sure let me know
I got to leave
Do you know the bus station around here ?"she asked as she looked around the place
Observing the cars parked at the corners
Noting the car plate numbers
Maybe, she could use them to track any information in future
"Guess , I should take another long walk " she sighed
As she looked back at him
"I'll give you a ride " it wasn't a question
It was more like a order
"Yeah ?" She asked him
Her eyes furrowed, showing her amusement
"Let me take you for lunch first
Later , I'll offer you a ride back to work " he spoke, his voice soft
She smiled again
"Is it a question ?" She asked
"Did it sound like one ?" He asked back , his voice was getting hard now
He was not a man of continuous talking
She was getting on his nerves with too many questions
And the annoyance was shown clear on his face
"Well
It didn't
But you see , I won't take any orders " she crossed her arms as she continued to stare at him
His eyes blinked quick as he heard her
He was amused , but his face was normal
The more she stared at his face , the easier it was to read him
"Let's go " he turned around
But she held his arm , making him stop
He didn't push her hand away , but his body became rigid by her touch
"Is it a blind date ?" She asked with a small chuckle , gripping her hand around his arms
"No " he answered
"Oops
Too bad
If it's not a blind date
Tell me your name
Then I'll come with you. "
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