Ben’s face had a well composed smile, but his heart was ecstatic. He had to thank Arthur properly.“I wasn’t joking before… I really can’t do ballroom dancing” Dana whispered, “Don’t blame me when you lose face.”“For you, I don’t mind losing my life forget about face” Ben whispered back into her ears.Dana looked at his fiery gaze with a complicated expression, but even before she could reject, he opened his mouth again “But I will never make you lose face when I am around.”“So confident?” Dana retorted forgetting her previous intention of dissuading him.“Can you remove your shoes? Do you mind being bare footed” Ben did not answer directly instead asked her another question.“No problem” Dana walked with Ben to the corner and removed her shoes. She did not question his intent nor ask for clarification. She trusted him and didn’t even realize this.Amber watched these interactions from the side and felt jealousy burning deep into her bones. Unknown to her, she had company with simil
“What did he say?” Ed and Frank asked in unison.“Small fish” Ben’s eyes darted towards Dana. Both Dana and Sarah were oblivious to this interaction.Ed’s phone interrupted the discussion.“Hello”“Um… both places?”“Um”“Pink lady is fine. We will head out there.”“No. Just the lady.”“Lose it first!”Ed hung up while the others were anxiously staring at him. They could only hear Ed’s end of the conversation.Ed informed the rest that it was Archer on the other end. There were tails following the team both at the place where Ms. Parker was resting and where the scoundrels were being detained. Archer called as he thought that it was better to keep Dana’s association with them low-key. Especially now that he knew that Ben was interested in Dana. He had also informed Ed, that they put an army drill as a façade for this exercise.“My men will bring Ms. Parker to the Pink Lady, and you can meet her there.”Dana frowned.“Do you want to see the scoundrels? If so, let’s just go. I will take
“You… you… who….” Eleanor looked in disbelief and then turned to look at Dana.“Ignore him. He’s just bored.” Dana stood up and pulled Eleanor as she glared at Ben and walked towards the door. ‘What was wrong with this man?’.Sarah pursed her lips upwards ‘Why did she feel the two were flirting?’“These…. these… are all people you know?” Eleanor still hadn’t come out from her shock.“Sadly, yes.” Dana twisted her lips.“Oh… then….” Eleanor lowered her head as she thought of her actions.Ben pulled Dana into his embrace. He lowered his head and raised his eyebrows playfully “Where are you running off to? Didn’t you just ask her how she was going to get out of here?”“Oh” Dana had forgotten this detail.“And we still need to get back to the dinner.” Ben knew Dana was hungry.“But Eleanor…” Dana looked at Ben with a difficult expression.“Don’t worry. Archer will take her back to a safe house.” Ben comforted gently.Ed looked at Frank with raised eyebrows ‘Is this our Ben?’Frank rolled
Dana pursed her lips as she looked at Ben ‘This man, did he not understand or is he pretending ignorance?’Ben leaned closer to her ear and whispered with a roguish grin “Is he handsome? Can’t bear to look away?”“You…” Dana leaned back a little before shaking her head dismissively.Frank and Sarah were immersed in their little bubble, sharing their love and concern. Poor Shadow and Ed were tortured by these two couples. Ed swore in his head that he would find a girlfriend soon and show off in front of these two heartless friends who didn’t consider his feelings.Amber looked at Maine and her vicious mind was churning. She had seen his gaze on Dana. Perhaps…. she had a successful formula, tried and tested. She had to think and come up with a plan to rope him in.The rest of the diner finished just like that. Some were openly showing their love, some flirting, some pretending they didn’t exist, some resentful and jealous.Dana and Sarah went to the restroom after diner.“Oh… my tummy i
Ben knew Dana spent her weekends at Peach Blossom apartment. So, he let Shadow drive as Dana sat in a daze, nestled in his embrace. Ben didn’t want her to wake up from the daze, so he kept quiet until they reached the apartment.“We are here.” Ben spoke in a gentle low tone. Dana stared at him in confusion. ‘What was she doing?’Ben let out a low chuckle “Don’t want to let go?”Dana blinked, she realized how ambiguous their posture was and pushed him away. But Ben still held on to her. She looked at him with a pleading gaze “Please let go. I am sorry…I overstepped the boundary…” She wasn’t sure why she sat comfortably in his embrace. She knew she shouldn’t …“I enjoyed it” Ben chuckled but then added in a serious tone “Stay away from Maine. He doesn’t want to be just friends.”Dana was about to retort that it was none of his business when she heard the last part and changed her words “I know. I am not a three year who believes in coincidences.”“What?” Ben caught the hint of the latte
“We’re here” Shadow announced as he parked in the parking lot of a quaint little church.Ben opened his eyes and looked at Dana sleeping peacefully in his embrace ‘How long would it take for her to accept him?’ He sighed and gently moved her to the side before waking her.Lara had woken up by Shadow’s voice, but she pretended to sleep and watched Ben’s gentle actions. She could see the doting gentleness in his eyes that came from the depths of his heart. She sighed inwardly! She still had to talk to him. She could only stand on her friend’s side.Dana opened her eyes and stared at Ben in confusion before realizing they were in a car. She smiled awkwardly as she got out of the car.Dana looked around and asked, “Is Angus’s body following us?”“No. Shadow bought it yesterday to avoid attracting attention.” Ben explained.“There you are!” Sarah shouted excitedly as she walked towards Dana.“You came early?” Dana smiled.“Nope. Just got here.”“This is my friend, Lara.” Dana pulled Lara a
3 days later, special task force members gathered at the manor on mount road; Nathan, Hillary and Shaun were recovered from their injuries and were currently resting at the manor.“What happened?” Tyrell asked as he sat down.“That day, Nadia asked Nathan and if he could help her with something.” Shaun spoke first.“She said that she has got into a bit of trouble and that it was too embarrassing to tell the others.” Nathan scratched his head in embarrassment. “I was in the cafeteria at that time, and we were the only ones there. I agreed and went back to tell these two and they wanted to tail me.” Nathan took over.“But Nadia wasn’t in the group.” Shadow interrupted with a frown as he thought of the possibility of a loose cannon.“She didn’t turn up.” Hilary smirked.“She told me that there would soon be a lot of people in the cafeteria and if I could meet her off base.” Nathan’s face had an unnatural color.“Didn’t we discuss this person the day before?” Daniel frowned.“Yes. I was s
“Olivia, are you still going to shoot with Larson?” Lyla asked in disdain. Larson was the new kid on the block whose popularity plummeted due to a scandal.“Yes.” Olivia smiled.“Why? This will be your downfall.” Arora had a disdainful expression.“He is Oliver’s friend. Actually, he is innocent.” Olivia smiled bashfully as she mentioned Oliver.“Arora, I haven’t seen you with Mr Adalase recently. What’s happening?” Lyla asked hesitantly. This was her main aim behind getting the girls together. She had to complete the mission her cousin gave her.“Why? Don’t tell me you want to steal him.” Arora narrowed her eyes, and she twisted her lips in disdain.“No… no… I have no such ambition.” Lyla shook her head.Arora raised her chin haughtily and sneered “Then, its none of your business.”Lyla looked at Arora with a conflicted expression. She really wanted to know. She took a sip while her mind churned with the best possible way to handle Arora.“Frankly speaking, you were only with Mr Adal