The feeling of something shuttering inside was vivid.
I could not believe that I grabbed a gun and attempt to shot someone, and I did this just for a bodyguard.
Although I knew well, he was not just a bodyguard to me.
I heard him shouting ‘‘Emily!’‘ down there.
The look on his face was telling hoe terrified he was.
He should’ve asked me about it.
I still was holding a gun between my unsteady hands and my eyes were wide open.
My chest was bursting because of my heavy breath and neat heartbeat.
I heard Carlos‘ sarcastic laughter before my eyes found him.
That would’ve been a missed shot.
Carlos was not only fine, he was also enjoying with this situation.
He was moving forward and I knew his steps aimed me.
I was still surprised and terrified by the crew; they were standing still and not doing anything neither to protect me nor their chief, Eduardo.
Carlos was about to step Eduardo‘s hand on his way to me.
This is when, everything turned like we were under attack.
I heard sirens, there were helicopters on the sky, and the whole crew grabbed their guns finally.
Eduardo untied himself in a heartbeat, got up and came to me like a lightening.
I was pulled inside of the mansion and he carried me to the winery.
Put me inside, shot the door and took the gun that I still was carrying between my hands.
Then he grabbed me by my arms and shouted in pure frustration.
’‘Don’t you ever touch the again, did you hear me?’‘ his jaw was clenched.
’‘I am working my ass off to protect you from danger.
Your hands do not deserve to hold the gun.’‘
I could hear the gun shots, it was like a war battle out there.
’‘Luna!’‘ I said immediately.
’‘Don’t worry, she is save.
I won‘t let anyone innocent to be harmed here.’‘ he said in confidence.
’‘What is going on out there, Eduardo?
Why is all the helicopters and war battle?’‘ I wasn’t exaggerating that, it was literally like a war battle.
‘‘I am running a system, Ma’am.
The second, he tried to attack me, my back up was already on the way.’‘ Would thinking in Spanish but speaking English sound like that?
‘‘You have a system, huh?
A system?
What are you Eduardo?
The don of the most cartel family or what?
How come you organize such thing like that?
You didn’t even lift a finger.’‘
It wasn’t making sense to me at all.
There was unconnected wires…
‘‘This is what you pay me for, right?
Hence, when you are the deal, I can create a way out of nowhere.’‘ His voice was going deeper with every word and I could sense the emotional tone rising.
His eyes were locked into mine and my eyes were already eager to surrender.
I cleared my throat and stared around for a second.
’‘So, is this the reason why everyone in your crew stood still and didn’t bother at all?’‘ I asked.
’‘They were getting ready for the real party.’‘ he said with a grin.
’‘I don’t understand, how come things turned into this?‘‘ I kind of did get the part how he managed all these but my mind wasn’t completely clear about it at all.
He must‘ve get it with the way I stare so he tried to explain.
’‘Don’t tell me, you didn‘t understand that something strange was happening tonight.’‘ he said.
’‘When did I stood by you throughout a whole dinner?
Did you think that was tonight’s entertainment for me?’‘
Time to be sarcastic, huh Eduardo?
’‘Walk me through it Eduardo, I can’t crack your code at the moment.‘‘ I was frustrated, scared, terrified, and confused at the same time.
’‘Carlos’ family is using their business affairs to cover their underground integrations.’‘ he said.
I was surprised to know that.
I was surprised even more when Eduardo knew about it.
’‘How do you know about that?’‘’‘I am a good student, a nerdy one.’‘ he blinked.
It was surprising that he was still carrying his joy, in such situation like that.
’‘If you knew that much, how come you didn’t stop me interviewing him at the first place?‘‘’‘I didn’t want to interfere your business affair, plus if things have gone right, that would have been a nifty agreement for your company, right?’‘
He had a good point but he should have prevent all this mess in the first place.
’‘Eduardo, it sounds like a war battle out there.
I am not used to all this chaos and violence.
What is going on, why is this happening like that?’‘
He held my hands and told me to calm down.
Then he continued, ’‘This is the real flavor of Mexico, Ma’am.
’‘Are you bragging about all these violence now, Eduardo?
Do you think sex trafficking, drug dealing and all these violence is something to be proud of?’‘ My eyes were wide open and my hands were moving on the air aggressively.
I took a sigh and added, ’‘I must say, the way of your taking ethic is impressive.’‘
He nodded his head before he responded me.
’‘I am not bragging about it.
I am just marking a fact.
This is happening all around the world, including Beverly Hills.
I am just saying that, at least Mexicans are behind their actions open heartedly.’‘
I was too frustrated to argue with him at that point.
So, I just rolled my eyes to tell him I disagree and his point is just bullshit.
’‘Are you sure Luna is safe?’‘ I asked.
’‘I mean even though she is safe, she must’ve been terrified because of the noise out there.’‘
He smiled and hopelessly nodded his head.
’‘So, you think that, I would be keeping her here, when I predict of something like that would be happening tonight?
She is not even resting here, in this property, Ma’am.
I know a safe farm, an old pal of mine owns.
Luna is their guest of honor tonight.‘‘’‘You took Luna out of here without my permission?’‘ I shouted.
’‘I am this close to fire you Eduardo!
Stop hitting my nerves!’‘ I talked between my teeth.
’‘Don’t take me disrespectful but, you better stop annoying me either, Ma‘am.’‘ he responded insolently.
’‘Know your place, Eduardo!’‘ I shouted at him.
’‘I do, but obviously you don’t.’‘ He was surprisingly gutsy.
Took a big step towards me, held my wrists and continued talking.
’‘It wasn’t your job to hold a gun.
It so wasn‘t your place.’‘
I laughed sarcastically, ’‘Your life was at danger and nobody did fucking care about it, Eduardo.
So you wanted me to let you die?
I will watch them killing you, with my popcorn and beer next time ~with pleasure~’‘ he still was holding my wrist.
His face was so close to mine.
I could smell his scent, feel his heartbeat…
My eyes captured his Adam’s apple as he gulped.
When I continued talking, my voice was already gone deeper and filled with multiple emotions ~desire, yearning, lust~ ‘‘You want to be killed before my eyes, Eduardo?’‘ I whispered.
His response was in whisper with a deep tone too:
’‘You already are killing me, Emily.’‘ and that’s when our lips ~the too cheeky kids~ met again, to satisfy the thirst of our souls.