CHAPTER 20 THE FEELINGS
Rhianna is in her bedroom and getting dressed. Leonardo and Rhianna are already preparing to go to Head Quarters because that’s where they’ll meet for the arrest of those behind today’s transaction. She couldn’t help but be nervous about what they were going to do. She hopes that they will be safe. She hopes also that no one happens baleful to them.
She took the gun that was on the bedside table next to her bed and bested it to her flank. When she got out of the room, she saw Leonardo coming out of his room. She can’t help but admire him. He’s more handsome now wearing his uniform as an agent. How delectable to be incarcerated in his arms. Rhianna shook her head at those thoughts coming to his mind.
“Let’s go?” he asked her. She smiled at him and nodded.
“Let’s go,” she answered.
Before she could even move her legs to walk. Leo took her right hand and folded it with his left hand. She couldn’t help but shudder at what he did. It’s okay with her how Leo treats all. She could not ask for more, she won’t want to expect more from him. She just feels his holding. She knew at that moment, that she was safe.
They walked out of the house to his car parked not far from the apartment. When she got close to the car, she immediately got in the passenger seat. Even Leo got in also in the driver’s seat. Leo drove the car out of the apartment’s yard. While they were on the road, she couldn’t help but ask herself.
Why he is like this to her? After all, Leo can leave her anytime because the reason why he’s on her side is to help her imprisoned Don Ysmael, her stepfather. It’s hard for Rhianna to think that, but she can’t help it. She heaves a deep sigh to ease the pain she was feeling.
“Is there a problem, Rhianna?” he asked her and looked at her in the rearview mirror. Their eyesight converges. Shall she say what’s on her mind? She shook her head, this is not the right time to confess. She still can’t tell him, he might be angry.
“No. Where will the transaction be held?” she asked avoiding the topic? He did not answer her question. On the contrary, her eyes remain on the road but he looks livid. What is his problem? She just folded her arms and looked out the window.
“It’s bad hiding your feeling, Rhianna.” he said in a fact tone. What? Confused was written on her face and she turned to Leo. Not even looking back, he was still busy driving while his eyes focused on the road.
“What do you mean?” she asked with a puckered forehead. Is it about her sigh earlier? Is that a big deal for him?
“You’re showing me that you’re okay even if you’re not.” he said and looked at her with a disgusted look on his face. She could see the sadness in his eyes. She couldn’t help but look down, because maybe since they’ve always been together, he already knows her.
“Leo, we’ll talk about that later. We’re close to Head Quarters. The mission should be on our minds. Not things like that.” she said and looked up in the road. It will not be good for them if they argue now because of that. They should focus on the mission.
“Because I’m having a hard time, Rhianna.” he said in a low voice but she could hear him clearly. She couldn’t help but be offended by what he said. Is he having a hard time taking care of her? Is he already having a hard time defending her? She didn’t say anything. She doesn’t want to talk anymore and they might argue more.
They had reached Head Quarters and they are all there. They are waiting for Rhianna and Leo. Rhianna and Leo got out of the car. Shortly after Leo come out, Carmela approached him and suddenly kissed Leo on the lips.
They were all shocked at what she did. Especially, Rhianna feels like the world has stopped spinning with what Carmela did. She couldn’t help but feel pain and jealousy in her heart.Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
“Carmel, why did you do that?!” Leo shouted. Carmel doesn’t care what she did to Leo. Leo looked at her and she saw fear in his eyes.
“It’s a good morning kiss, Leonardo.” Carmela explained and marched into Head Quarters. The rest, also entered as if nothing had happened. Leo would have approached Rhianna but Brandon immediately approached her. Leo walked towards Head Quarters with heavy feet.
“Rhianna.” he said. She looked at him and smiled.
“Brandon, Come on, maybe they’re all inside.” she said and she tried to smile. They went inside together as they followed Leo’s bulk.
“Be alert in everything you do. Once we’ve cornered them, we’ll call the police to arrest them.” Leo’s preachment who was leading them.
Rhianna couldn’t help but admire him as he continued to speak. He was able to lead them. The transaction will take place in an abandoned building. They need to get ahead of them. The drugs and the men of Don Ysmael who will transact the drugs are their goals. She was sure that Don Ysmael was involved in this transaction again. That person doesn’t have a heart!
When Leo finished speaking they stood up to go out of the Head Quarters. She was about to walk out the door when someone took Rhianna’s hand. I know the owner of that hand.
“Wait for me.” he pleads.
Rhianna turned to him and their eyes met. She looked down because she couldn’t meet his gaze. She nodded. He pulled her out of Head Quarters. When they got in his car he drove it out of Head Quarters. Their comrades followed them.
“About what happened earlier. I mean, what Carmela did. I was surprised Rhianna and I don’t like what she had done.” Leo explained. Rhianna frowned. Why is he explaining to her? There was no reason for him to explain his side because they have no relationship.
“That’s okay. You don’t have to explain because we’re not in a relationship, Leo.” she started in a fact tone. He laughed with sarcasm.
“You’re right. We have no relationship. I’m sorry.” he said. What does she mean? What is the reason and he explains it to her? She was confused! Annoying! Focus Rhianna! You are on a mission. Just think about those things when the mission is over.
“Here we are,” Leo said bringing back my flying thought.
Rhianna looked outside. She can only see pure trees. No houses but trees that surround them. She got out. Some of their comrades that were in the two cars also came out. What are they doing here? She had no idea because she didn’t have experience being an agent.
“Where are we?” Rhianna asked Leo when he got out.
“We’re still a bit far from the abandoned building where the drugs are. I’ll just wait for Harold’s call. We can’t rush to go there,” he said.
She nodded. Of course, Harold had gone earlier to make sure they could get there safely. Suddenly his cellphone rang. He took it out of his pants pocket. Then, he answers the call.
“Agent Harold. What’s the news?” he asked on the other line. She couldn’t help but stare at him as he talked to Harold on the phone. He looks even more handsome in her eyes because of what he does. What does she feel it? Is she falling in love with him? What if he doesn’t catch her?
“Okay, Copy. We’re going there,” he said and dropped the call. He turned to our comrades who were just behind them.
“Come on! There’s no one there. Let’s go ahead so we can catch them.” he shouted.
“Copy Agent!” they speak simultaneously.
They immediately complied and ran first to the location of the abandoned building. She was about to run when he took her hand, he folded it with his hand and ran. Because he was holding her hand she drifted off to run. She couldn’t help but smile. She looked at their hands clasped.
“You just have to be behind me all the time. For your safety.” Leo said as they ran. Suddenly, her chest throbbed rapidly at what he said. The thought of her safety in his mind only makes Rhianna feels happy and contented.