CHAPTER 4 Body Guard

　　Everleigh's POV

　　"Everleigh, it's just your father is so worried about you. Just please understand."

　　I rolled my eyes.

　　"You are college graduating, your father wanted to keep you safe always," the old man said.

　　I crossed my arms, before looking at the car's window. "But I feel suffocated..." I said, almost a whisper. "I feel like I'll be in danger any minute... I don't feel safe...."

　　The car stopped in front of our house. I removed my seatbelt.

　　"Do you still get attacks at night?"

　　I nodded. "Yeah, whenever I dreamed of Mom."

　　We got out of the car.

　　Dad's office was at the second floor of our huge house. He sometimes works there if he doesn't need to travel overseas for business purposes.

　　Oh, I forgot! The thing that I admire the most is whenever Dad gives free business starter pack to those who ask for his help. He doesn't do second thoughts.

　　I knocked three times before entering the office. There was Dad checking papers with his glasses on. I noticed a man sitting in a chair in front of him. He is wearing a plain V-neck black shirt and cardigan pants, partnered with white shoes.

　　He got looks for a personal body guard.

　　Dad lifts his head and looked at me.

　　"Eve, come sit down," Dad said, with a smile on his face.

　　I sat down at an opposite chair with the new recruit, while old man stands behind me.

　　"So," Dad clasped his hands, "this is Raven Aaron, he will be your personal body guard. Surprisingly, he is three years older than you Eve; I thought you two are in the same age."

　　I looked at the man from head to foot. He doesn't quite smiles, he has this emotionless face.

　　"But, anyway—"

　　"I don't need him," I immediately respond.

　　"Everleigh," the Mr. Hunderson said with stern voice.

　　I turned to him. "What?!" I turned to Dad. "Dad, don't let this old man got out of this house. Just let the other guards outside, or the maids, but not this old man!"

　　Dad removed his eyeglass and put it on the table. "Okay, okay. He will not leave. Decision is made, but Raven will still be your personal guard. That should do it."

　　I smiled. "Okay,"

　　"That's a fast deal," the new man said.

　　I arched my brow to him. "Shut up!"

　　"By the way, This Raven, he didn't graduate college, he end up dropping at fourth year due to personal issues. He was forced to work, so here he applied. He is a smart student, he knows martial arts, too, since it is his sports ever since elementary. I'm sure he'll be a better guard personally. Eve, you will not go anywhere without him. School, cafe, bar, he will keep tailing you. Mr. Hunderson will still be here, I'll give him other works. That's the deal."

　　My ears felt itchy with what I heard. I left my mouth open but nothing words came out. Dad place a paper at the Raven's and handled a pen, then signed.

　　What the f*ck!

　　Now I'll be more suffocated!

　　~~

　　"Stay here!" I shouted with all my might.

　　I went to the bar alone, I put all my efforts to sneak with speed just to be here, ALONE. But I was so surprised seeing him waiting for me at the entrance of the bar!

　　How did he came here that fast?!

　　He is leaning on the wall with hands on his pocket. This goddamn perfect face man, he looks like

　　he's waiting for his girl inside the bar—wait what?!

　　"I signed an agreement with your father, so I need to do my duty."

　　I crossed my arms. "Doesn't it bother you?! You're tailing me like a stalker or... or... or a dog!"

　　My eyes captured some other girls who are entering and going out of the bar; took glances at Raven. He is still wearing his V-neck plain black shirt and cardigan pants, but still he stands out with his simple dress. His messy hair made his facial features exclaims perfection.

　　He walked towards me, inching our gap. "I'm just doing my duty," he is slightly bowed to me because he is so tall.

　　"Then your duty is suffocating me," I said, fighting his dark stares. "Let me be alone this once, I order you to."

　　"You can't,"

　　I was a bit stunned with his eyes; I think I saw them before. I just don't remember where. Those pair of expressive eyes; with curiosity, I slowly raised my hand and tries to touch his face, suddenly; he walks away towards the entrance.

　　He leaned again on the wall. "Don't get too distracted with my handsome face."

　　What the hell?!

　　I felt my blood boiling; seems like smokes are coming out from my nose due to this heated feeling in my chest.

　　I'm so pissed with my life!

　　I walk towards the entrance. I pointed my finger to him while walking. "Just don't get too near to me!"

　　Loud beats of lively music enters my system. This Bar isn't just a normal bar, I'll turn into something amazing.

　　I ran towards the backstage. There, I saw my friend DJ Rick with Perry talking.

　　"Hey!"

　　They turned their heads to me. I waved my hands and ran towards them.

　　"Yo! You're so early tonight!" Rick offered me a hive five, I reached it.

　　Perry and I fist bump.

　　Rick is with his black cap and rimmed black glasses. Perry is in his brush up hair, exposing clearly his white face and jawline.

　　"Are they all ready?" I asked. "I'm so excited! I bet the dancers are all shriveled with excitement and nervousness,"

　　"We still have 30 minutes to get the stage lively for competitive dancers," Perry said. "They are all warming up,"

　　"That's great! I'll just change my clothes."

　　"Don't forget your mask!" Rick reminded me.

　　Before I enter the room, I glance at Raven who is roaming his eyes around the bar. I saw him tapping his finger synchronizing with the beat of the music.

　　He is handsome, but not totally my ideal man!

　　I sighed.

　　I wish Jackson will not come here tonight.