Elina stare at the mirror, she was wearing a contact lens. Ezra had left with a promise to come take her for treatment in the hospital. She touched the lines around her eyes with her fingertips. She wouldn't get to use glasses anymore. She would be free at least.
She smiled and stare down at herself on the mirror.
“What I’m gonna wear for the date.”
“It’s not your date ms. It’s for the master and his fiancé. You’re dressing like the rest of us.”
“In pantsuit?”
“Yes.”
Sambas replied, eating the pie.
“That’s absurd.”
“Isn’t everything absurd to you.”
“I can’t wear that.”
“What were you gonna wear, sexy gown, wore makeup. Huh? Come of it Elina. You get to do that when you’re going on your own date.”
She strode to the bed. And sat down.
“Does that mean, I've gotten a job already and the one I got is the job of a bodyguard.”
“Isn’t that much better. What other job where you thinking of.”
“Assisting Buka. I mean he’s the only one doing, I good with serving..” the last word was quite low.
Sambas chuckled.
“Very good with serving.”
“At least that’s the one I’ve been doing.”
“Maybe he has his reasons why he asked you to come. I don’t know, he might give you the job of assisting Buka because of how delicate you’re.”
“So there’s a reason why he’s asking me to come with you guys.”
“Seems like it.”
“How about you ask him what I’m gonna wear. What if we’re going on another mission like the first one.”
“I don’t know.”
“Tsk, you’re such a waste, I can never get any info from you. Go, just go. Dropped the pie and get out.”
“Are you mad?”
“You’re a waste. Go away. I need to rest.”
She lay on the bed and shut her eyes.
“I really need a swap, Aziel would have been better and sure if you stay a day beside the monster he would have your head as dinner.” “Did you just call him monster.”
“Yeah.”
“That’s is name.”
Sambas chuckled.
“You’ve guts you know. You should be lucky it’s just us in here.”
A faint knock came into the door.
“Ms. Elina the master seeks you presence now at the living room.”
“Go away I’m taking a nap!”
“She’s coming.” Sambas glare at her.
“Get up, he’s calling you.”
“Everyone needs a breathing space I should at least rest. Even if it’s just a few seconds.”
“Up now!”
“You should be on my side.”
“I’m on your side that’s why I’m telling you to get up now. C’mon let’s go.”
“I’m tired. I need a fresh bath.” She smells herself.
“Let’s go El.”
“Fine. Let’s go see the monster Kenzo.”
She jumped up. Walking to the door. She opened it and walked out. Sambas followed behind her.
They got downstairs and saw Kenzo waiting with Aziel.
“You know the rules Sam.” He stood up and stood in front of them. Elina gulped down, the look on his face wasn’t that good. A look that could kill.
That’s it.
Sambas bow.
“I’m sorry Master.”
And pah! He slapped him. Elina shivered. Cowered behind sambas. She was scared already, he was getting hurt because of her. He slapped him again.
The slap wasn’t just ordinary, a slap from Kenzo could send you straight to hell. It was all her fault he was getting hurt.
His head was still down. She couldn’t let him do this. She step in front of Sambas though she was shivering. And went on her knees.
“Hurt me instead, leave out of it.” She said.
Sambas was shocked. And looked at her.
She bow at Kenzo feet.
“El..” he called quietly.
“It was my fault he delayed. I was the one who should be punished not him.”
“Fine, stand up and receive the last one.”
“The last...one.” Her voice quavers.
He was gonna slap her, she stood up and shut her eyes waiting for the slap it hasn’t come yet. She was already trembling.
Kenzo lift his hands.
It would be good if he hit her now, he would leave a mark and she had to do a job for him. Appearing there with a hand on her face wouldn’t be so good.
He withdrew his hands and stuffed them in his pocket. Then returned to his seat.
Elina opened her eyes. He didn’t slap her, he didn’t touch her was that a miracle.
She exhaled.
She had been so scared back there.
“Are you okay Sam?”
He didn’t reply but walked away from their midst.
Talking about bad manners.
Why didn’t she step in sooner. He wouldn’t have been hurt that much.
She made her way to seat. Aziel at her with his mouth slightly opened. She wasn’t gonna do what he’s thinking. Sitting when she wasn’t ask to.
She sat.
Kenzo looked at her and palmed his face. He had to put up with her. He needs her for this. She was the only one he could think of who chief Brennon doesn’t know.
And that’s where she had to go. And find out about the man and woman in his office. Find anything from them. Even if it means threatening them. Ethan doesn’t live there either, it would be a perfect opportunity for him which he couldn’t let slip off his hands.
She was going meet him.
In tonight dinner.
He had everything set already all he need was to sent a picture of Elina to him and he would run over to the date.
A easy prey but very dangerous.
“Good day Mr. Kenzo. You called me.”
“Sit.” The shuddering middle aged woman sat. Uncomfortably.
Well anyone in her state would be just as scared as she was.
“I want you to transform her look. Make her look different, you should know what I mean it’s your work. According to your work that’s how I’m gonna pay you. If you do nonsense I’ll kill you. You should do your job well.”
“Yes sir.” She bow almost falling from her seat.
“Good.”
“Take her away..”
she stood up and dragged the luggage she brought with her. She stood in front of Elina.
“Let’s go ma’am.”
“Me?”
“Why are you so stupid.”
“So stupid but you need my help.” She muttered and jerk up from the chair.
“Did you say something?”
“No sir.” She mimicked the woman beside her.
“Get out Elina. Get out of my sight.”
“Yes sir.”
She bow, bringing her head down.
Kenzo looked away. She can change accent. That was good.
Was he gonna expect good news from her.
Or end up killing her himself.
He watched her leave with the woman towards her room.
“How old is she?”
He asked.
“Sir?”
“You heard me.”
“Seventeen, clocking eighteen in the next month.” He replied.
“You should stick to her tonight if there would be any cause of alarm. And Ben too. She shouldn’t get hurt. Not in anywhere.”
“What about you sir. Sambas and Ben could take care off her.”
“I’ll be in the next room listening to her conversation. You’ve the guys hide themselves. And do as you’re told or do you plan to sit with me and Zara during the date.”
“No sir.”
“Make sure she’s not hurt not even a slight injury or a cut.”
“I’ll make sure of that.”