Pretty Clothes
Lyra was applying her red lipstick on in Darah's room while the latter sat on the bed confused.
"I could just go home and get my clothes right?" She blinked innocently.
"Darah, I understand your concern but this isn't a good time for all of us. Consistent attacks on our father has gotten us on the edge. I do not want to be irresponsible when it comes to you too. Anything could happen if we go back to your place. It's a quiet area. We will risk getting you in danger. We can't let you go unless we find the culprits. They might know everything about you from just your phone. " Lyra sighed, keeping a hand on her shoulder.
"This is the safest place you can be. No one can get through Ryu. Trust me. " Her eyes were full of determination. Darah's beautiful gaze was sullied with the utterance of his name.
"I know he's cold. But if you stay longer, you'll see further than that. He knows much more than you think he does. He sees further than all of us. That's why, I believe in him. " As Lyra placed the latter's hands within her's. Darah felt goosebumps all over her body. What if… It's all just an act to make her stay? Why did she care so much? Darah was only a stranger…
Devin was waiting outside for the ladies to appear. Lyra was taking way too long obviously, it was a habit of her's to make herself look drop dead gorgeous. Darah on the other hand too enjoyed it but she didn't feel like today was her day. All these days, she couldn't keep her eyes shut with those crazy dreams at night. Not dreams but nightmares to be exact.
"You look absolutely stunning! Also I'm glad you're doing better. " Lyra complimented Darah as she pushed a stray strand of her hair behind her ear. Indeed Darah was looking stunning in her floral a-line dress. It suited her body perfectly. But she was getting confused by Lyra's sudden overflow of affection… They were people who were capable of killing her any second.
"O-Oh thank you. You look beautiful too… Miss Lyra. " Darah said softly.
"Oh stop it Darah. You can call me by my name! I don't mind!" Darah hesitated at first but gave in at last. She was only 2 years younger than Lyra.
"Ok Lyra… " Lyra smiled. Unknown to Darah, a pair of brown doe eyes were staring at her from a distance. Devin didn't realise he was lost in another world till his eyes met with her's. He quickly looked away, his heart racing.
"Ryu Sheng! Where are you! " Lyra yelled from the gates. Even though they were metres away from his mansion, her voice could still be heard like an echo in the air. No reply was heard but Darah could see the childish glare in Ryu's eyes as he made a grand entrance towards them. She was speechless seeing his probably super expensive suit and a thick leather jacket on top of it. He very much resembled a top runway model but such a pity he's an assassin, Darah thought.
He got into his bright red sports car and drove towards them. Behind, two more black cars followed with a bunch of guards inside. Devin was standing right beside her but she kept in mind what he said before and tried to not even look at him by accident.
"Get in." Ryu said as he rolled down the window and gestured with his lazy fingers. Darah and Lyra got in while Devin got into another car. The ride was awfully silent but that was because Darah was zoned out… Lyra and Ryu were talking about something but her eyes were focused outside. It had been a while since she saw what the outside looked like. Now that she noticed, what was Ryu and Lyra's relation? They seemed quite close… Were they perhaps dating? Oh god then what about that man she saw Lyra with at the movies!? No no that couldn't be! Why would she be ok with Darah staying with him then?
They had entered the parking lot in the city's largest shopping mall. Darah noticed the huge crowd… It was easy to get lost among them but then she gathered herself. This was not the time for it Darah! Do as they say or you might end up dead. She folded her hands together in the front and followed Lyra silently. She was leading her into the store of a big ass fashion brand named Trndsetter.
"Woah… " She blinked her eyes, unable to decipher the amount of beautiful clothes in there… When she turned around in awe, she noticed that Ryu was waiting out. Good that the psycho isn't near me. Darah felt relieved but as she stepped backwards, she felt like she hit a hard board… Suddenly a pair of hands held her shoulders from either sides.
"Careful." Devin whispered. Darah turned around quickly and bowed, muttering a soft sorry. Lyra was a bit further away looking through the outfits while attending a call. The fact that Darah gave him no mind was starting to irritate Devin now. All he said was to keep their date a secret…
Darah moved to the tops section and went through the prize tags. So expensive! She could get this for cheaper rates at the thrift store! Devin saw her wide eyes and smirked internally.
"You don't have to be so scared. It won't bite. " Once again Darah paid no mind other than just look at him through her sad eyes. When she moved away yet again, Devin stood in front blocking her path.
"Why so cold? You can talk to me, you know. It's not like I ordered you to stay away… " Devin said as he looked elsewhere, scratching his neck.
"I thought we had to keep it a secret. " Darah replied like she was lost. Devin sighed in defeat.
"Yes I did but I didn't tell you to stop breathing in my direction." Darah nodded, feeling silly. Now it felt like the tension between them had dropped.
"Darah look! " Lyra arrived and Devin suddenly pretended as if he was searching through the clothes. She held up two beautiful tops, one pastel pink and the other a light teal.
"Aren't they adorable! "
"It's way too expensive… " Darah bit her lips.
"Darah. You're not paying for it, so don't worry." Lyra assured her as she handed her the clothes to check if they fit.
But that was what was making her feel worse. That she was currently not in a situation to get herself some clothes! It was probably that psycho who was paying for it. For now things looked calm… But Darah was only about to see the worst.