Redon

Chapter 11

Sayra

Th tense and awkward silence enveloped the room. Officer Bonito is sitting in front of me while Redon is beside me. We're in the dining table right now for breakfast but I can't seem to chew my food because of how they're acting.

The last time I know, they're friends. I inhaled deeply and then took a bite from my hotdog without looking to anyone else. My arm hurts and it's kinda hard to eat but I can manage.

A sound of a notification suddenly echoed throughout the room breaking the silence. Unconsciously I looked up and saw the other cop looking at his phone. I stared at him intently when I realized that I never asked what is his name.

" Oh, Miss Miguel we got new leads for your friend's whereabouts " he said smiling with his eyes and then looked at me. Our eyes met and I smiled gladly at him because of his good news.

" Really? Where is she, did you find her?" I excitedly asked and leaned on the table with just my body. I kept my arms and hands on it's place to avoid putting too much pressure that might cause pain.

" Oh we still don't know where she is but our men are working on it , according to their last report their house was empty but the people around them stated that they left the place " he explained to me making me disappointed.

I sighed and then sat back properly on my seat while staring intently at my plate.

" Who's her friend?" the familiar voice beside me caught my attention. I looked at him and found him staring intently at the cop.

" Uh , well she's also our possible lead for the syndicate- "

" Stay out of things that has nothing to do with you" Officer Bonito suddenly cut him off and signaled the other cop to keep silent.

I closed my mouth tightly when their actions proved my assumptions . Yup, something definitely happened between the two.

I looked at Redon who's staring blankly at his friend. I want to say something but I better stay out of their quarrel. I don't have time to stick my nose on their business. I have my own problems to think of.

I slowly put my fork on my plate and quietly stand up but Redon quickly looked at me with his furrowed eyebrows.

" Where are you going? Eat more " he said with authority evident on his voice. I shook my head and stared at him blankly. Who is he to tell me what to do? Doesn't mean that they can control me just because I'm under their protection .

" I'm done, " I said and slowly walked away to prevent my wounds from aching.

" Dude your wounds !" He shouted but I didn't look back at him. I grimaced while forcing myself to walk . s**t this hurts so bad, I thought contemplating the choices that I chose. Maybe I shouldn't have been too prideful, I said to myself but still continued to take a step.

" Miss Miguel " the cop called my name which made me look back. He's pushing the wheelchair towards me making me smile in relief. This guys is indeed a gentleman.

I took a secret glimpse at Bonito and Redon and gasped when I realized that Redon is staring at us seriously. He raised an eyebrow at me when he noticed that I'm staring at him. A playful grin slowly crept into his lips making me cringe in annoyance. I rolled my eyes at him and looked at the cop who's helping me to sit on the wheelchair.

" Thank you sir " I intentionally said it out loud with a sweet and soft tone to make sure that Redon will hear us. The cop looked at me totally confused because of my sudden actions.

Yes I know, I don't understand why the hell am I doing it also. Did I developed a crush on Redon? Eww, what's wrong with me.

I secretly looked at Redon who seem uninterested that made my shoulders go down in disappointment. If only I can slap myself right now. What the hell am I thinking?

Did I, for real , tried to make him jealous? Like what? At this kind of situation, of all times , I'm disappointed on myself.

I looked at the cop who seems taken aback because of my actions but I didn't feel bad. Why would I? That's what I do for the past years.

I closed my eyes and then opened it looking at him sweetly. I bit my lower lip and touched him on his shoulder when I pretended to lost balance. He immediately grabbed me by the waist as an instinct making me grin in secret .

" A-ah " I winced when I felt the pain ruching through my body because of the sudden movements of my shoulders and arms . I almost cursed because I forgot that I'm wounded.

He looked at me worriedly while his ears are burning red. I shook my head and innocently pouted my lips as I pushed myself closer to him. I don't know why I'm doing this , I won't steal anything from him but I'm still doing it .

My ego was hurt because Redon didn't showed any reaction when I tried to pull that trick. He's the first man who never fell for my tricks and it's frustrating me. I can still remember what happened to the bar and I hate to admit but he really managed to play with me like I was a teenage girl that time.

" Are you okay Miss Miguel?" The cop asked me full of concern and I smiled sincerely at him.

" I'm okay " I answered and then sat properly on the chair without doing anything flirtatious.

I sighed and closed my eyes tightly regretting that I became impulsive. Why did I even thought that he'll react to it?

" Benitez " Redon's familiar voice caught me off guard . I didn't look back but all of my senses are focused on what he'll do or say next. I tried to distract myself with the shiny vases and displays but I just unconsciously keep on waiting for his next move.

" -after you sent her to the room, go back here because we have things to talk about the case" he continued making me inhale deeply.

I shook my head as I felt that familiar twitching in my heart.

" O-Okay " Benitez answered and then pushed my wheelchair towards the elevator of the mansion.

I sighed frustratedly and Kyla suddenly popped up inside my head. I smiled hopefully as I remember that they left their house before the police had found them. That means that Lupo haven't found them yet.

I don't need anyone as long as I have Kyla , I said to myself and slowly my heart felt at ease again.

Bonito

" Your hand " I said seriously while looking at his hand that's tightly gripping the chair. Red didn't say anything and just quietly let go while staring at the direction where Benitez and Miguel went to.

" Does the Chief knows that you're here?" I asked him seriously but he just kept quiet. Very unusual for his talkative ass.

I clicked my tongue and tapped the table many times to make him look at me. Red looked at me with a blank face and inhaled deeply as he leaned his back on his chair.

" What is his name?" He asked me making me sigh.

" Lucas " I answered shortly and dialed the Chief's number.

" I'm calling the chief , I'm telling him that you're here- "

" Don't you dare " he cut me off seriously. I clicked my tongue in annoyance and looked down because he's so frustrating.

" You're not a kid anymore, think before you act" I said seriously emphasizing every single word I say.

Red looked at me with his blank stares. I closed my fist tightly because I've known him ever since and I know that once he decide something he'll do it whatever it takes.

" You only met her- "

" Once ,yes and she never left my mind since that night " he cut me off .

" You're dragging yourself into this mess" I added but he kept his serious face while looking at me.

" Yeah I know " he said with confirmation . I tightly closed my eyes while thinking about his safety.

" Red, you know that a lot of people wants you dead right? And now you're risking everything just for a girl you only met for one time" I explained desperately.

My friend is smart why is he acting so dumb right now?

He looked at me and then smiled genuinely.

" I know you're worried but I want to see how will this things go " he stated with finality making me grunt in annoyance.

" I hope you get bored and change your mind" I whispered and he just chuckled at me.

" I hope so too " he answered making me look at him seriously. I sighed and then smiled at him. I guess he's really serious about this if he keeps on insisting despite of knowing and understanding the risk and consequences.

I saw my phone buzzing and I stared intently at the screen when I read the contact name.

" Yes Chief?" I answered politely.

" Why did you call Bonito? " He asked from the other line in a casual manner. I looked at his grandson that's sitting comfortably on the chair while eating his breakfast.

" I just want to thank you for the rest house and we already arrived here " I answered making him chuckle from the other line.

" Oh it's Red who recommended for your team to use that rest house " he answered making me close my mouth tightly. I glared at Red who's now calm and busy with his food.

Who's on the right mind who'll recommend his rest house to be used for the relocation?

" He said that it's an important case for you so he wants to help " the Chief added making me almost choke on my own saliva.

Red won't do that ever. He's not kind.

" By the way iho , I have things to do , contact me when you have emergency " he said ending the conversation.

" Okay Chief thank you " I answered and ended the call.

I glared at Red who's now done with his food and is currently wiping his mouth. He raised an eyebrow at me .

" Is that my grandpa?" He asked and then looked at the direction of the staircase and elevator. His eyebrows furrowed and then looked back at me.

" Why is that Benitez taking so long?" He asked totally pissed off and stood up.

He walked towards the elevator leaving me behind. I looked at the food in front of me and then sighed.

I hope he gets bored after one week cause if not then I have to do something to push him away from this mess .

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