This Is War

I was fucking trying hard not to act reckless but my own self are betraying me especially when I saw the guy held Vern's hand.

This is a fucking war.

I just saw myself getting out of the car.

Vern's POV -

When I was about to go back to the St. Luke Hospital while walking since I don't have a budget to take a cab, I suddenly heard a familiar voice calling me. I thought it was just my imagination but he called me again, when I looked in the direction of the voice, I saw Rico waving at me with a smile.

And so I smiled to give back the favour. When he was walking close to me, I walked towards him as well to formally greet him.

"So, how are you?" He asked, not taking the smile out of his face.

He seems happy.

"I am doing good, how do you do?" I asked and looked around the plaza. There are quite many children around who look happy and free.

"Am good, by the way I'm having a simple event here for the kids. Wanna join?" He asked and without waiting for my response he held my hand and dragged me towards the place where the children had gathered. There are also several staff members wearing black shirts with a simple logo that I think are staff since they were serving the kids, I guess.

"What event is this?" I asked curiously when he let go of my hand as we stood at the back where the children were sitting, probably waiting for a show.

"Oh, it's a kid show, we have also prepared food service for them... for free." He said while looking at every kid with a smile.

He seems to love kids and without realising, I smiled knowing that there are existing people like him who care for the people around, like me, he had also helped me when I had nothing, he gave me hope the day he hired me on the food house.

I hope that there are still a lot of existing people like Rico who help without any exchange. Unlike someone I know, he might have saved me from death that night but nothing is free for him. tch.

Suddenly I was shocked when someone held my left hand with force that I was about to fall on my feet but that someone caught me in his arms. I hold firmly to the firm arms as if my life depends on it but when I realised everything, oh my goodness, who the heck is this?

I slowly looked up and saw the person I least expected which made me gasp out of shock and surprise. A moment passes that we stare at each other's eyes and it is hard to let go as if I was hypnotised by those oceanic gray that keeps swallowing me to nowhere added by the tingling sensation of his hold.

"Ahem." I heard Rico clearing his throat and by then as if a glass of water was thrown to me that I stood straight and let go of Hade, however, he did not let go of my left hand as he held it tighter, he doesn't even seem to be affected with the awkwardness.

Oh shit- Hade!? What is he doing here!? It was a late reaction for me that everything had processed to my head once again.

"Ha-" I said but stopped when I saw Hade glaring deadly at Rico. Rico on the other hand, seems to be fighting Hade's deadly stares.

What the fuck is going on? What did I miss? Two deadly handsome men were staring at each other..? Don't tell me it's love at first s-. I shook my head, but they aren't staring, they're glaring!

I was about to open my mouth once again when Hade faced me and I was surprised with the looks he was giving me, it was so serious that made me scared shitless.

"We have to go." He said and without any word he started dragging me.

"Hey, where are you taking me?" I frustratingly asked.

Wait, why is he dragging me anyway? However, I couldn't deny the effect his touches gives as if butterflies are flying in my stomach.

"Far from here." He answered.

But we- I mean, I was so shocked when Rico blocked our path. Hade remained in his serious expression as if nothing mysterious happened while I am widely agaped.

He was there at the back and we were already far from him but... How did he get here that fast?

"You-" Rico cut me off when he started talking.

"Why do you think you are taking her? Who are you?" Rico asked and I was afraid with the sound of his voice... I-it was scary.

All of a sudden, Hade pulled me close to him and sled his arm on my shoulder. "I'm her boyfriend, right babe?" He said and looked at me for assurance.

I bit my lip, I have already signed the contract and it includes that while it is in effect, we are in a relationship.

I embarrassedly looked at Rico and nodded, it's just that it was my first time to be in a relationship and somehow... It feels odd to me. I am not used to it.

I saw Rico's jaw clenched and I am confused on why he is acting like... He's mad.

"Now, please give us some privacy. My girlfriend and I need to talk." Hade said and once again dragged me, leaving Rico standing on his spot.

Hade continued dragging me silently but his aura and expression is telling a lot of unspoken words that I couldn't understand.

We reached a dark blue luxurious car on the side road and then he opened the passenger door, "Get in." He ordered, his voice was empty but anger was evident.

Is he mad at me? Why is he mad at me? Did I do something wrong? I am confused in many ways, especially with his actions.

I looked at him, "Where are we going?" I asked instead.

"Somewhere." He coldly answered.

"No, I won't come with you unless you tell me where we go." I stated standing firm.

He took a deep breath and stared at me, "I thought we had already agreed about this. You signed the contract so you have to obey me." He said.

"I told you that-" I was about to protest but he cut me off.

"Get in, now." His voice was so cold that it made me shiver.

It was like a hypnosis that I obeyed immediately out of fear. Without a word I got inside the car.

I just realised that men today seemed to like dragging and cutting me off. It is so frustrating!

Hade went to the driver seat and hopped in. I was confused when the engine of the car did not start yet after some time.

"What's wro-" I said, looking at him but everything happened so fast that I just felt his lips slammed to mine.