Ding! Ding! Ding!...
The sound of the bells reverberating loudly Along with my first meeting with a handsome man with golden eyes that sparkled like rare gemstones A handsome face adorned with a gentle smile. and a soft, deep, sweet voice that invites those who hear it to become enchanted.
"My name is Reavier..."
"Nice to meet you, Miss Tasha..."
Normally, even though I'm not a person who talks very little, But I am not a person who has good relations with people. Normally, I don't socialize and don't go around talking and getting to know people unnecessarily. Therefore, it is rare for me to sit and chat with strangers. But every once in a while, there are times when I get to talk and get to know someone.
If that person is someone I find interesting like right now...
After me and the handsome young man with beautiful golden eyes introduced ourselves to each other. I realized that I had grown colder from the moment I laid eyes on this young man. It was as if the temperature around his body had suddenly gone negative since then. But at that time, I was more focused on the person I just met, so I didn't pay much attention to that.
Now that I've realized this and stopped being shocked at meeting the handsome young man in front of me, So I glanced at the hotel's glass wall to see the weather outside. Then I saw that beautiful white snowdrops were slowly falling from the sky.
It's the first snow of winter this year...
The handsome young man in front of me seemed to notice that my gaze was looking outside. He then looked away before speaking as if he knew my thoughts. "Ah, this year's first snow...falls just in time for the start of a new day. What a nice coincidence."
"That's it..." I replied, then continued. "It feels so strange. I've been here a long time. But this is the first time I've sat and watched the first snowfall with someone like this."
The man in front smiled, Before said "Me too. We...seem to have good luck with each other."
I smiled back in agreement. And now, The bartender who had been absent for a while, came out of the room behind the counter again to continue taking care of the outside work. But as soon as that old man walked out and saw a handsome young man sitting and talking with me. The old man's eyes widened and he looked shocked, like he had encountered the ghost of an ancestor who had been dead for ten years.
But the handsome young man didn't seem to care about the old man's shocked expression. He only smiled faintly at the other party before ordering a glass of strong, expensive liquor to drink. A few seconds later, the bartender carefully placed what the young man had ordered on the counter. Before quickly walking away, like he don't want to disturb my private time with the handsome young man.
I don't know if I'm imagining this or not. But I felt like bartender seemed to be especially nervous and afraid of this handsome young man. He also secretly looked at me alternating with the young man with strange eyes that looked strangely uncomfortable.
What? ,That kind of expression...
Meanwhile, I was looking at the bartender's grandfather's expression with suspicion. The soft, deep voice of a handsome young man asked. "You just came to stay here? I've never seen you before."
Haven't seen it before?...
I review the other person's words. before replying, "Yes. I just came to stay here this evening."
"Just like this. And where are you come from?"
The young man asked further, wanting to find something to talk about. Even though I felt like it was a silly question that the other person didn't need to know. However, I was interested in this man. So I agreed to answer the question and continued talking to him without any disgust.
"I am from America."
"America? Are you an American? I thought you were French. You speak French so well that you feel like a native speaker." The other party said with a slight surprise. But I didn't care and asked him back out of curiosity.
"Just now you said you had never seen me before. Does that mean you've been staying here for a long time? Or do you come here often?"
"Something like that," the young man replied. "I live in a penthouse above here."
The penthouse on top of this place?
Heh, so this guy must be a guy with money who gets into trouble. But like that, the only people who come to use the services of this expensive hotel are rich people.
Moreover, this handsome man doesn't look ordinary at all. When we first met, I was so shocked by the other person's handsome appearance that I didn't notice. But if you look closely, you will see that he is wearing a shiny black velvet shirt and clean white slacks. Including belts and watches from a brand name that are extremely expensive. Every piece of clothing this guy wears from head to toe is from a famous luxury brand. No matter where you look, everything looks expensive.
"Ms.Tasha ..." said the young man slowly. "When I walked in just now, I heard you talking to the employee...that you want to meet Mr.Raventia?."
"?!"
The question of the young man named Reavier shocked me. "Did you hear about that?"
"Yes, I can clearly hear. Did not intend to lose etiquette to listen to , But i coincidencely heard it when i was walking in" the other person smiled.
This was crazy!. Before, this guy's sudden appearance behind me without even realizing it had shocked me. But it was unthinkable that this man would have arrived from the moment I was speaking to the bartender, even though I hadn't even realized it at all.
He seemed to be more special than i expected.
"From what I heard, It looks like you really wants to meet Mr. Raventia. But just like the bartender said, Mr. Raventia doesn't like talking to strangers. It is almost impossible to ask to meet or talk to him. And even if you happened to meet, you didn't know that person was him" said the young man, raising a glass of liquor and drinking in a good mood.
Those words sounded as if the other person was talking about someone he was familiar with and knew each other well. It seems like this young man knows what Mr. Raventia is personally, and how? But it is not surprising. Because this man lives in this hotel, which is the same place as my goal. Therefore, it is natural that they must have met and know each other. Or even if this handsome broker doesn't know who the person named Raventia is?. But by living here, he must more or less know a lot about that person.
I smiled in agreement with the words of the young man. And grumblingly "That's right. Mr. Raventia is really a mysterious person. I really want to get to know him a little bit. But since it's like this, can't help it ... "
Then, I will go to find a way to investigate later.
"..."
The tall young man was silent for a moment, staring at me with a still, smooth gaze, as if to contemplate something in his heart, before the other party smiled "In fact, I think I can help you a little ^^ "
Huh?
Reavier's words made me frowned in suspicion. Before asking "How?"
The young man smiled and explained. "Tomorrow night there will be a party to celebrate the opening of condos and penthouses here. It is a banquet that will only be held by the residents of the top condos and penthouses. Usually hotel guests will not be invited to join. However, people who stay at a condo and have the right to attend a party will be able to invite an outside person who is their own acquaintance to attend. If you Interested, You can go to the party as my guest."
Young man paused for a moment. Before continuing " Mr. Raventia, the person who you would like to meet might even attend this party. If you come to the party tomorrow night, You have a chance to meet that person. "
"Oh, It sounds good" I smiled and said with interest.
"It was true that even if you went to a banquet and met that person, You don't know who he is and what he looks like. But if you go to a party, maybe you can get some information about that person back, more or less " said the young man with a sweet smile. But the look in his eyes looked sly as though hiding something in his heart "What do you think ?. Are you Interested?, Perhaps you might find something back."
"Of course, i have to go anyway. How can I say no to this good opportunity? "
I answered the other person with a smile. Even though I don't know what my target looks like and I may not be able to ask from others. But the handsome man was right that I might be able to find some information from this party.
Even though I don't know that I will get any information back or not. But leave it without any damage, If i have an opportunity, i must grab it first.
"Thank you for inviting me to go too. I'm really lucky to see you today." I told Reavier with gratitude.
The young man smiled faintly and laughed in his throat before saying "with pleasure ^ _ ^"
Thing!
At this moment, there was some cries that interrupted the conversation between me and the handsome man. It should be an alert sound, an incoming message or something from a mobile phone. But the voice was not from my phone, but from the phone in the pocket of a handsome young man sitting on the side.
The young man reached out to pick up his mobile phone that was in his pocket and unlocked the screen. The other party's sparkling golden eyes looked down at the mobile screen to read the message that was just sent.After reading the message on the phone, the young man looked up and smiled at me. Before telling me that "Actually, I want to stay and chat with you a little longer. But now I must say goodbye. Just that I have a little business to do."
"oh, fine. go ahead"
I replied with a smile, as I waved goodbye to the tall figure of a young man stretching out of a chair. And took out the money and put it on the counter to pay for the drinks.
"Do not change, And bill for this lady too." Reavier said to the bartender, who was standing at the other side of the counter.
After hearing this, I immediately said "It's okay. You don't have to pay for me."
"It's ok. Let me feed you, It is a gift that we have known today. "
The young man gave me a sweet smile. Before finalizing that "I will tell someone send an invitation for tomorrow night's party for you. See you tomorrow, Ms.Tasha."
Finished speaking, the young man turned and walked away with a graceful stride and gesture, like a famous brand model on a catwalk.i Keep eyes on him untill he walked away. I smiled and speaking lightly to myself.
"He's a really interesting guy..."
Look like after manage the mission, I have to get to know this man a little bit more...
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The next night ...
Even though having to attend a banquet at a luxury hotel is quite impromptu. But fortunately, this hotel also offers evening dress rental services. So I have an outfit for tonight's event, even though I wasn't prepared in advance.
Now I'm standing in front of a large mirror in my private dressing room. I looked at my pictures reflected in the mirror before smiling in satisfaction. Tonight I dress quite formally and look especially good. The dress that I rented tonight was a black long-sleeved evening dress that ran to the floor. The top is open, the shoulders are wide, showing the beautiful white collarbone that contrasts with the black of the dress. The shape of the dress is attached to the body so that the contours of the body are clearly visible. It makes my figure look taller and slimmer than usual. The hair that was mostly dropped on the back tonight was tied up into a high ponytail. It reveals a smooth, white neckline and a cross-shaped diamond stud earrings that I wear regularly.
Even though the accessories and outfits I wear don't look a lot, full and absolutely gorgeous. But they are all from expensive luxury brands Overall, it looks elegant, looks good and beautiful, don't tell anyone.
After finishing dressing is complete I came down to the bottom floor before going up to the VIP elevator in the central area of the hotel lobby to go upstairs in the residential condo. Because the normal elevator used by hotel guests will not be able to reach the condo part.
In order to use the elevator to go up to the top condo. Must scan the fingerprints of condo residents or hotel staff to be able to press the elevator up. But as I am not a resident of the condo,So I am unable to take the elevator by myself. Therefore, the hotel staff must take me to the top.
Tonight's banquet was held in the foyer, the central area of the condo. After stepping out of the elevator, you will find a hallway for you to walk a bit. As you walk toward the end of the corridor, you will find a grand hall, a venue for parties that are now crowded with dozens of guests. Each of them was dressed in lavish, expensive and full-fledged clothing, as though they were going to a press conference anywhere else.
The banquet is decorated in a luxurious and spectacular way. There are drinks, as well as fine dishes and hard-to-find menus lined up for guests to choose from. It can be said that the grand palace is truly a banquet that is held in a world-class hotel.
"Hey!, Who is that beautiful woman ?!"
"That's it, I've never seen a face before. She's staying here too? "
"Or is it the special guest that someone invited?"
As soon as I stepped into the hall where the banquet was held Many of the guests at the event turned to look at me before gossiping in amazement. This is a normal reaction that most people do when they see my face. So many eyes of these people didn't make me feel weird or nervous. I walked into the hall, glancing around to observe each of the guests at the banquet. because in among these many people, there may be my target included.
While I was observing the guests at the event From time to time the gossip about my beauty continues to sound. The male guests at the event looked at me with deep interest. Many people walked up to greet me and tried to get to know me. Each of them is a person who looks good and has a family. Some people are handsome, like a Hollywood movie character. But overall, there was no one that looked interesting. So I pretended that I didn't hear the greetings of those people and walked by badly. Acting as if they saw them as dust in the air element.
It's not that I'm arrogant. Just as usual, I'm not the type to talk to anyone without business. If there will be someone to talk to without any work or business involved. That person must be someone who is interesting enough that I feel like getting to know each other. For example, the handsome boy I met at the bar last night.
Talking about that young man, By the way, I still haven't seen that guy's face today. But i thing that I will see him in a moment. Because the guy also came to this party as well.maybe he walking somewhere in this event...
"Good evening, Ms. Tasha"
Someone's cheery greetings came from behind me, just a few steps away. Made me slightly startled in shock I didn't realize when the person talking came close to me. But the gentle, familiar tone that uttered my name immediately made me realize who was behind me, even though I had yet to look back.
Oh, he really come right time, I was thinking about him.
I turn my face to the other person Before greeting back with a smile "Hello, Mr. Reavier"
The guy who standing in front of me was a tall figure, as good as Reavier's model, a handsome young man with golden eyes shining like a jewel. This is the man I met at the bar last night and was the one who invited me to a party tonight. The young man was dressed in completely black from head to toe. The upper part is worn as a turtleneck. Top with an elegant six-button suit, it looks good on the outside. The bottoms are slim fit pants and suede shoes look vintage and stylish.
The night that we met was very handsome. However, when dressed up like this, it made the young man look even better. If he didn't say that this guy was a guest at a hotel party. I would have thought he was a star or a model going up to a catwalk fashion show somewhere.
"You're so beautiful tonight"
The young man said with a smile, looking at me with admiration. "It made the guests at the event really amazed."
"It's normal. I have always encountered this often," I told the other party. Before he glanced around and said to the young man "But you are no less than me, All the ladies at the event stared at you. "
Turning around, I saw that in addition to the eyes of many young men looking towards me. There were also many eyes of the young women in the event that were staring at the young man who was standing in front of me unattended.
Reavier glanced at my eyes. Before speaking in a calm tone, It seem he didn't feel anything. "Yes, this is normal for me too. I get used to it. "
At the end of the speech, the young man turned to me with a sweet smile and asked, "Are you interested in walking with me? You have just been here and you still don't know anyone. In case of wondering what you might ask me "
"..."
I pondered for a moment before agreeing to the young man. "okay ^_^"
Even though I don't like talking to anyone unnecessarily, this guy isn't a problem. Because I already know and interested in him. And if i have any doubts or want to know anything, i can also ask this guy. Because anyway, this guy already knows for what purpose I was here ...
After the deal was made, Revere took me to take a look around the banquet. The walking together of me and the young man made us both even more striking. No matter where we walk, the other guests are staring at us, interestingly. The only difference was that this time, no man offered to come and greet me just like before. Probably because the guests at the event might think that I am Revere's spouse, because we walk together. So the other men didn't dare to come and bite me.
"Would you like to have a drink or have something to eat, Ms. Tasha?" Revere turned to me and asked me while walking me at the party.
I smile before answer "Then just give me a glass of margarita. I'm feeling parched. "
"Okay, wait a moment.☺️"
The young man spoke and raised his hand and waved his finger to call a waiter in uniform, who was standing in charge of the ceremony. The employee had already looked at me and Revere. Seeing that Revere wagged a finger, the employee said in a hurry, the young man quickly ran up to me and the young man.
"Hello sir , What do you want me to serve? "
The male attendant bowed his head and asked Reavier in a trembling tone, as if someone was excited or afraid of something. Doing things with people who meet ghosts like that. And what's even more surprising is that he doesn't have this kind of mannerisms to me or the other guests standing nearby. But it was just Revere who was standing next to me alone.
This kind of reaction was the same as the bartender's grandfather I met last night. The uncle's eyes were startled and looked like he saw a ghost when he saw Revere walking. It also looks very scared and scared of Revere. What is this gesture? Why are the employees so nervous and so scared of Revere?
It's strange.
"Take me two glass of margaritas" said Reavier, smiling slightly at the waiter.
"Acknowledge sir"
The staff took the order before rushing to disappear among the guests. And it's back again in seconds, with a tray of two colorful margaritas. I observed the same stance again, with a frustrated feeling in my heart. The employee looked at Reavier with eyes full of fear. And turned to look at me, alternating with Reavier, with strange eyes, just like the bartender's eyes last night. Before bowing my head to Revere and walking away.
So suspicious...
When I got my drink, Reavier led me to continue exploring the banquet. While walking at the event, several guests walked over and greeted Reavier several times, as the acquaintances stayed at the same place. But Reavier didn't particularly talk to anyone. He only greeted the other person back in a courtesy ceremony before taking me out of the conversation. It seemed like he wasn't really interested in talking to them. But I didn't ask the young man. Because it's not my business and it's not something that I care about.
After exploring the work throughout Reavier then walked me out to rest in the chair, which was a tea seat on the balcony outside the hallway. This is a relatively quiet and free area. Since most of the guests will hang out in the hall and do not come out to this area.
"How is it?, Did you get any interesting information? "
The young man asked me with a smile, while raising a glass of margarita for a sip. I smiled and replied, "No, I haven't received any information yet."
I don't know that my target named Reventia will be at the party tonight or not. But whether he is there or not, it would not be much different. Because even though that person who is my target will be at the party tonight. But in the end, a mysterious person who is trying to hide himself like that doesn't show up or let others know who he is. Of course, at the banquet just now, there was no one who acted or made it appear to be the owner of the hotel. So I had to quietly investigate the target by observing the people at the party.
During the event, I tried to carefully observe each guest's attitude and behavior. While walking with Reavier, I use my best senses and ears to try and listen to the conversation of the guests. But it did not provide any additional information at all.
"Too bad. So what are you going to do next?" The young man asked.
I picked up my margarita for a sip in a comfortable mood. Before answering without much worry "That's fine, I already found my way. "
I didn't feel desperate. Because anyway, Even if I expect to get the information from tonight's party. But I already thing that it's not easy.And maybe I migth didn't get anything back. So I came up with a few other ways to investigate the goal, just in case I didn't get any information back.when I'm out of this party, I will do it later ...
When there is nothing to talk about , I looked at the young man in front of me thoughtfully. Before asking the other person straight out of curiosity stuck in my mind since last night "In any case, there are things that I have been curious about since last night. But because you went first, I didn't get it in time to ask ... "
"Why did you help me?. We just met last night for the first time. But you invited me to a special party that only the residents of the condo could attend like this. Plus, during your stay at the event, you were always there to be my friend. Looks like you want to be close to me. But I don't think you are doing this because of you like me. Because when we are together, you do not have an affectionate attitude to flirt me at all. So I feel like you must have some other reason for doing this. Can you tell me why? "
"...Huh. You're a paranoid person, Ms.Thasha"
Reavier did not immediately respond to my question. The young man smiled sweetly while using his glittering golden eyes, staring deep into my eyes. And said "If asked if there is any reason I would have to honestly answer that there is. But it's not for any special or complicated reason ... "
When it comes to this point , The young man then raised his own liquor, calmly sip, without giving up at once. Let me sit and wait to hear the answer with a passionate and curious heart. Before answering...
"I feel that you are an interesting person. So I invited you to the banquet, wanting to see how you can find the person you want to meet with a few clues. It would be wrong to say that I came close to you because I wanted to keep an eye on you. But I don't have any bad intentions. I just want to know what you can do to find Mr Raventier. "
Reavier's face was emblazoned with a dazzling smile that was difficult to read. But the young man's answer sounded more sincere and honest than I expected. Plus, what he said was probably not a lie.
But even if it was like that. But I can feel that the truth is something more This man still has something to hide ...
But anyway...
"If you say that, I will believe it."
I chose not to ask further. Even though I am as curious and paranoid in this guy, but if the other person only said that, it means that he wants me to know and ends there. I will not ask too much.
I'm lazy to nag.
"Anyway, thank you for inviting me to come. Plus also came to be my friend. If i'am here without you, I would be bored...I will repay you later." I smiled sweetly to the young man.
"It's okay, I'm willing to do it."
The young man replied willingly. Reavier and I stared at each other with smiles, before having a little chat. Then I said goodbye to the other person to go back to my room as there was no point in having to stay in the next job. Reavier volunteered to come and send me in front of the elevator, as in order to use the elevator to go downstairs and return to my room, it was necessary to scan the fingerprints of the residents. In the condo too.
"Thank you for coming ^^" I turned to tell Reavier before going inside the elevator.
"Good night, Ms. Tasha"
Reavier said goodbye and sent me a charming, melting smile. Before the elevator door will slowly slide down. This was the end of my second meeting of me and the young man tonight...
But for me, today's mission is not over yet.
Because there are some things that I have to investigate a bit...