Punishment

Arkyn kept his word, while on the plane, he didn't bother her anymore.

Arumi was grateful to be able to smoothly keep her distance from Arkyn.

Arkyn was busy calling someone after getting off the plane, unaware of her whereabouts anymore.

From the information, Arumi must participate in a black auction in Las Vegas to start her action.

Who would have thought Arkyn liked to follow such illegal things.

Arumi values Arkyn as a dangerous man more than a womanizer.

'I'd better call a uber.'

Arumi can't wait to see the five-star hotel room that will be occupied by her. She can swim for a while before going 'fight'.

'Ok, done order uber~!'

*****

Arumi enjoyed her short trip to her hotel, this was her first time in Las Vegas.

She really enjoyed it.

One thing that Arumi didn't enjoy was that Arkyn's uber destination was the same as her, and what was even more shocking, she saw all the hotel employees greeted him respectfully.

It took a long time.

Arumi was forced to stay in the uber waiting to finish. She could guess that Arkyn had a stake in this hotel, or it could be that his father since Mr. Enzo owned several hotels.

'It can't be Arkyn's father's hotel, can it?'

Arumi believes the name of the hotel Arkyn's father owns is Enzo, while it's named Sapphire just like the nightclub she's been to.

She will ask the receptionist later.

Oh.

Arkyn is gone.

Arumi got out of the uber, then stepped towards the reception desk to check in at the AI-machine that had been provided. While waiting for her room key, she asked the employee about earlier, "Sorry, if I may know, the welcome was very lively."

"Oh, you saw it, Ma'am?" The employee asked back while handing the keycard to Arumi, "Of course, this is Mr. Arkyn's first time here."

"Oh?" Arumi was not satisfied with the answer, "Mr. Arkyn is an investor here?" she asked a few seconds later a stifled laugh came from the employee's mouth, "Is there anything funny about my question?" she asked again, her voice lower as she thought of other possibilities regarding Arkyn.

"I'm sorry, Ma'am. No, this is a hotel belonging to Mr. Arkyn's father," says the employee.

"I see," Arumi muttered to cover her disappointment.

Why didn't he tell her about this? She can disguise herself first. And again using her real name to check-in too, not fake.

She needed an explanation. There's been a lot going on.

Arumi thanked the employee before going to her room with an annoyed expression.

Is this a trap or something?

Why didn't her boss didn't give this important information?

Those words that popped up in Arumi's head who tried to think positively failed to keep up.

'I saw Arkyn checking AI-machine. Did he check the names of the guests who checked in?'

Her name must be seen because Arkyn is the owner of this hotel.

Arumi's plan to approach Arkyn fails again. She couldn't take him to the room because the room was occupied by 'Arumi'.

It pissed her off even more.

Arumi sticks the key card into the sensor machine, then goes inside. She puts her suitcase down quickly can't wait to contact her boss.

"Mocha? How was your trip? Are you in Las Vegas now?"

Arumi's blood boils getting an innocent welcome like that from him, "Yes, I'm already in the room. It's very comfortable," she commented, emphasizing the word comfortable while her eyes were focused on the screen of her cellphone.

"What's the matter, Mocha? Is there's a man trying to touch you again?"

Man!?

The only man who messed up her trip and plans was him.

Arumi know that he notice her anger, so he acts innocently like that. He wanted her to say it, not admit it himself.

Really annoying.

"Tell me, why didn't you tell this hotel belonged to Arkyn's father? And again using my name ...! What are you doing, Boss?" Arumi says in a demanding high tone, "I can't carry out my plan that just came out of my head because you're using my name, Boss ...!"

Really annoying. Once again.

"What?" The boss responded in his usual calm voice, "You haven't realized that this is your punishment?"

Punishment?

"How could that be?" Arumi asked confused. She doesn't remember lying to him.

"Still act being innocent? You already met your target but didn't tell me about this until now."

Oh ...

Arumi didn't tell him that because it was like she said: it didn't matter.

Arkyn was in a drunken state, less likely to remember.

"You've met your target, that's why you still use Arumi's identity, Mocha."

Working under her real name?

"I refuse!" Arumi says firmly.

Using her name risks her friends around her being targeted, especially Molly.

"My decision has not changed. You will thank me for this, Mocha."

Thankful for endangering her friend? Of course.

"I can't, Boss. I will still approach her using a fake name," says Arumi defiantly. She is an outreach of her Boss so she can ignore orders and carry out missions as she pleases.

She won't let what happened before happen again.

"You want to against me, Arumi? You think you can?"

Arumi admits she can't, but she will try, she is in another city. She is free. She smiled widely not afraid.

The boss saw it, and did the same, smiling accepting, "You'll be begging me if you try not to follow my orders, Arumi."

"Really? I doubt that." Because she was in a different city. Arumi dared to say those words, then ended their call.

She wouldn't let him make decisions for her.

Arumi put her suitcase on the bed, then pulled the zipper to get ready to disguise.

Huh?

There is something strange.

Arumi took out the clothes she had prepared from the suitcase. She pulled it all out until nothing was left, but no wig was part of her disguise.

Her cellphone vibrates.

One message came in.

Arumi checks it.

From: Boss

How was the surprise? :)

Arumi gritted her teeth.

Her equipment for disguise except make-up was taken secretly by him. Since when?

When ...?

Oh ...

Is it possible when Red comes to her apartment to hand over the plane ticket?

'I can't believe Red teamed up with him to do this.'

Arumi patted her forehead.

Of course Red would choose to work with their Boss over her.

She and Red can only be friends who respect each other's abilities.

No more.

"I can buy equipment outside."

Arumi has an unlimited credit card belonging to her boss ... "Aahh ...!" she realized that moment too. She realized why such a big credit card was given to her.

'He's going to block my credit card ...! He knew I was going to buy clothes ...!'

Arumi folded her arms across her chest holding back her annoyance.

Stupid boss.

Arumi is sure her boss won't send her stun gun and gun knowing she's resisting.

Her phone vibrated again.

Arumi opened it.

From: Boss

Have you given up, Arumi?

"Ugh ...!" Arumi clenched her fists until her nails turned white, refusing to admit her defeat so quickly.

Another incoming message from the Boss.

From: Boss

I will unblock your credit card if you carry out the mission as ordered, Arumi.

I'm sure you want to give gifts to people you consider friends.

I am right?