The Other Montero

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Dainty's Point of View

"Is the gate locked?" RD managed to ask while he is still busy cooking our dinner. While here I am at the table eating the chips I bought earlier. It's still not midnight but I am now eating our snack for later. Good thing RD didn't complained and just let me do what I want.

"Of course. You've been asking that over and over again and my answers are the same."

"What if a thief enters here? I really will give you to them, so go and check it again." He ordered and even pointed me using a ladle. So I stopped eating first and followed his order.

Why do I feel like he does not trust me that much?

I got up and went outside to check the gate again and it is really lock but RD is right, I really have to check it to make sure that someone would not trespass and I am afraid that RD would really give me to those thieves, if they will really be here.

When I saw that it was really nice and the gate was locked, I immediately walked back, but I was surprised when someone called my name so I turned around.

"Oh my gosh! Jake, why are you there? You shock the hell out of me!" I screamed and held my chest. I walk nearly to the gate because Jake is on the other side.

"Ahm, Dainty, I saw someone earlier, wandering around here in your house." Jake said as if he's scared.

Wait? What is this guy saying?

"Jake, are you okay? Hahaha this is not my house. This is RD's. Where did you get that wrong information, huh?" I said and laughed.

He scratched his head because of what I said before speaking again. "I'm just worried for the both of you. Just be careful, okay?" I nodded and smiled at him.

"Sure. Thanks for the concern, Jake. You're the best." I said and showed him a thumbs up before entering the house again.

When I entered, I saw RD looking so serious while holding a ladle and he's wearing a blue apron too.

Hahaha he looks cute! I want to pinch his cheeks!

"What's your problem?" I asked and walked behind him to go to the refrigerator.

"Who were you talking to earlier at the gate?" RD asked and resumed what he was cooking.

"Jake. You know, he seems and sound so weird hahaha. I think he sees something we don't see. Maybe a ghost? He also said that we should be careful. I actually find him funny hahaha."

When I said that, RD immediately let go of the ladle he was holding and approached me and held me on both shoulders. I was a little surprised by what he did. He's acting weird now too. I could see in his eyes that he is clearly worried about something.

"What did he saw?" RD asked and tightened his grip on my shoulders.

"Ouch, wait! Let me go first!" I shouted. I moved a little away from him because his grip is now so painful and is hurting me so much.

"He told me that there is someone wandering here in your house." I answered and he looks more worried than before.

What's wrong with this man? He is really so weird. He's been like this for a few days now.

"Stay right here. Don't go out. I'll just check something." RD said and he's the one who went out. I didn't move anymore. Because seriously, RD looks so scary. It looks like he will shoot me anytime and I am new to this new attitude of him.

It took quite a while before RD returned. But when he returned, he went inside as if he's in a hurry.

"Let's go to your room!" He shouted and pulled me.

"Wait a minute! What's going on, huh? Hey!" I shouted as he dragged me to my room.

I am starting to get scared now. What is happening to RD? Why is he suddenly acting like this? Is their a thief? Oh gosh! But the gate is locked! Maybe the thieves has a key to his house then!

RD did not answer my question, instead he pulled out large bags from under the bed and opened my cabinet.

"Hey what are you doing?" I'm really confused by what he's doing but he doesn't answer me. I was a little tearful when I saw him start putting my clothes and things in the bag.

I do not understand what's happening! Why would he suddenly pack my things? Did I do something wrong? As far as I know, I am doing chores here, so why?

"Hey RD, are you driving me away? You want me to leave here? You will be alone here so please don't!" I stopped crying and asked him. He stopped what he was doing for a moment and looked at me. So I stopped crying even more. I'm afraid that he will saw my tears.

I thought he had something to say but he did not utter even a single word. He just looked at me for a moment and resumed packing my things.

He looks so determined and I know that he will surely make me leave his house!

But where would I stay if I will leave here? Maybe on the streets? Oh gosh, I do not want that!

"RD, don't please." This time I can't stop myself from crying. I am shaking because of fear too.

RD didn't seem to hear anything. When he was satisfied with what he was doing, he immediately left the room. When he came out, I immediately removed some of my belongings from the bag.

I will not leave here! I will talk to RD later. I will not leave until I understand what is happening to him.

Later, RD returned. I turned around in shock because he looks scarier now.

"Why did you return your things?" He asked and looked at my belongings on the bed. In the tone of his speech he was angry. So I swallowed hard before I spoke. It doesn't seem like RD is in front of me right now, he's not the RD that I know! He is so different from the cheerful RD, this one is as scary as a monster in horror movies.

"RD..." I weakly began. He looked at me. So I was even more nervous but I have to do his, I do not want to leave here! He'll be alone and me too, I do not want us to both to be lonely!

"RD, I will always do the dishes. I will also feed the dog, just don't let me go, please!" I close my eyes and shout. For a few seconds there was silence around me when I suddenly heard RD's little laugh. So I slowly opened my eyes.

"Why are you laughing?" I asked because his mood suddenly change.

"You crazy woman hahaha, we don't have a dog here." He used to look scary, but now he looks okay and even laughs out loud.

I told you, he really is weird and I also think that he is hiding something from me.

"And why would I send you away? I just thought that I wanted to have a vacation." He added and showed me a bag outside the door. It was his bag, also full of clothes.

Vacation? Suddenly? RD really has a secret, I'm sure of it now because his mood changed again immediately.

"Why? What's really going on in RD? Are you hiding something or are you hiding from someone? Do you also know who is wandering around here so you are acting like this? Did you do something against the law, RD? Please tell me that you did not!" RD suddenly fell silent at what I said and sat on the side of the bed. It is so obvious now that he is hiding something because he was caught off guard with my long speech.

"Don't hesitate to tell me, I will listen." I said and stood beside him. He took a deep breath before started speaking and told me the things that bothers his mind for many days now.

"I already introduced you to Mr. Montero, didn't I?" He asked and I nodded. I wonder if that guy named Ken or Mr. Montero as what RD calls him is the reason why RD is being like this. From the very beginning, I really did not like his presence, that's why I don't wanna see him together with RD.

To be frank, his aura screams bad vibes that's why I do not want RD to talk or go near him! Call me judgmental but that what I really feel about him. He seems like a bad buy that wants nothing but chaos.

"I know him, he is actually my cousin." I covered my mouth because of what RD said.

Wait --- so all this time that rude man is his cousin, and that guy is so rich, does that mean, RD is? Oh my goodness.

"It all started five years ago when our grandfather gave us all his assets and properties. As in everything. One of them is the company that Ken, I mean Ken Montero runs. We actually have a share on it all."

RD continued. I was speechless because of what RD was saying. Like what? He really is super rich! They are the owners of the largest and highest paid company in Asia! And he started handling such a big company five years ago? So meaning at the age of fifteen he already owns a company!

Wow! I cannot believe this! I really cannot believe this!

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