Under His Protection

Laura turned to Japhet who she had met and became friends with at the last month fashion week in NYC, he was a prominent man in the fashion industry and also a sought after bachelor in the country but his presence this moment is definitely the last thing she wanted, not after the evil creature standing beside her who had made her afternoon a hell.

“This is not the right time to visit japhet, why now?” She blurted softly to no one hearing…

“Is everything okay?” Japhet asked walking closer towards Laura as he turned noticing the presence of the man beside her, “is this man harassing you?”

Laura whose hand was still on Michael’s shoulder felt him tensed at japhet question ‘calm down Michael, he is my friend’ she murmured trying to keep him calm..

Michael glance at her briefly with a nod before focusing his gaze at the man standing in front of them, “how will I send this man away? How will I stop him from harassing anyone that will visit me here? She wondered.

Michael cleared his throat gently “I didn’t realize you have developed some kind of friendship with men in just two years you’ve stayed alone in NYC laura’ he sneered every word that comes out softly so japhet wouldn’t hear a thing “is he the reason you’re adamant on sending me away? “You think he can protect you? This woman in a man form? He eyed japhet departing figure striding towards Vanessa who was preparing to close for the day.

Laura eyes widen at his statement, she had never heard him speak this way before. “Watch your mouth mister, that guy is a good friend of mine, I won’t let you insult him and go scotfree” she hissed as she turned away from Michael to Japhet who was exchanging pleasantries with a blushing Vanessa.

Her threat turned into a challenge for him “do you think he can protect you from me? Look at him behaving like a lady with his dressing and features. where on Earth have you seen a male wearing earrings, huh?” “Look at his standing posture like one without backbone, no trace of muscle” He scoffed.

Laura gasped, making japhet turned towards their direction “Laura…” japhetcalled again when he noticed her change of mood and how uncomfortable she was when the man beside her told her something “….. do you want me to call the police to get this man arrested for bothering you?

Laura swallowed quickly as her eyes widen, if this thing gets out of hand the last thing she want is for the police to flock her doorstep or her father’s calls and messages. “Uhm….. there is no need for that japhet, he is not bothering me’ she smiled “I’m aquitted to him… Like we know each other way back from France, we are just making up for the past years we have not seen each other, he will leave soon” right Michael? Her smile widen bribing Michael to play along with her.

Michael gave her an amused look before turning to her friend who was looking not convinced “I beg to differ sir, let me introduce myself formally’Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Laura heart sank.

“I’m Michael Vernice, miss Laura personal bodyguard”