"It's so late. It would frustrating to have lost your keys" Rosary spoke while she was fetching some tea for Mr Kim.
"Quite frustaing day actually" Mr Kim combs his hair to look as perfect as any model could be , he indeed looked like he forgot his keys at real penthouse
"So what do you do for living" Rion said, faking a interest in the answer she knows for the sake of normal environment.
"I am model"
"Cool. So you must be making a lot of money"
"Modeling doesn't pay as much as people think…"
He paused briefly.
"I make a couple thousand a day, though
Rion jaw clenched at his arrogance but knew better then lose her cool right now.
"I am at school"
"Which one?"
"Like you don't already know, pussy" Rion said in low voice, enough loud for him to hear.
The 'pussy' comment seem to hit the nerve but his persona in front of Rosary was built upon the stone of politeness
"You should go, it's late " Rion said.
Rosary returned.
"She isn't going anywhere. I insist her to stay for night, she can have Ethan room"
A smirk appeared on Rion face, she was looking for excuse to stay afterall.
"Yes i would love that" Rion said. "And what's in your pocket? Keys?"
"These are car keys, sweetheart" Mr Kim pulls key out his pocket
"I am quite good with lockpick, I can help" Rion admits coldly
"No! You shouldn't talk to your elder like that" Rosary interfere which annoyed Rion but for the sake of normalcy she kept silent before speaking in polite tone "I meant , i can save him from the money he has to spend"
"I know your intentions was kind but our delivery matters equally "
"Dumb bitch..... I can't believe we have to save her. She is bigger problem to herself then Elias is" Rion thinks while a fake understanding smile was on her face "sorry for bad delivery"
Before Mr Kim would even take a sip of his tea, he gets call that the lockpick guy has arrived.
"Isn't your home supposed to have modern lock. Like passcode type" Rion said, trying to tense him.
"Thanks. Maybe another time" Mr Kim left without another word. He completely ignored the question since he would never use passcode knowing he doesnt really live. Just appears sometimes.
"Come and I'll show you Ethan room. And tea...you can drink more. No?"
*In Ethan room*
The room had posters of his stupid "THE LEADER" anime she would remember. A stupid killer guy acting like a hero. Weak plot and stuff is all she could have told if it wasn't for his arrest. More suprising was that not just that she didn't criticized the show in front of him but she watched on his suggestion at first place.
She would think that such show is for kids which indeed was made for kids, still some older dumb fools would watch it. Yet she known for her boldness some how believed it's better to argue with him. Confusing indeed for herself.
Otherwise room was normal, study table neat. So neat that it looks like it hasn't been used forever. She looked at a photo on wall. Same one he had on his desk back at balleni estate—this one is bigger, that was copy indeed.
"So you can wear one of his clothes.....mine would be big for you. I recently gave gained a bit of weight, oh god. I remember, it's almost 63 now." Rosary kept yapping while Rion looked closely at photo.
Photo was of younger Ethan, perhaps 5-6 year old. Rosary when young had indeed longer hair and thinner face. Now she doesn't look fat but she does has lost her youth over years. She was holding him in photo and smiling at camera
Ethan meanwhile was hugging his mother, his half face buried in her chest when photo was taken. As if he is scared of camera man.
Coward as forever was what Rion thought but she deep inside she knew it wasn't that easy to say. He indeed has grown up but his attachment with his mother Hasn't changed. Especially when he was video calling her after each day for like hour after training.
Now is silent from his side and Rosary as may act affectionate and sweet, she does have a worry inside her which just like Ethan she hides.
"So wear this" Rosary handed Rion one of Ethan old shirts and pajama.
"I-i....what is this? I'll sleep in this"
"Don't be absurd. It's jeans, tight jeans. I am going to my room, you should rest. " Rosary walked over door and looked back
"I had lot of talks but Mr Kim took a lot of time. We'll chat in morning"
With that Rosary was gone. Leaving Rion wondering whether she should accept or not. Because it was weird being offered someone's old clothes, since it was her first time. She has no idea what to do and ultimately she choose to wear them after a long self talk about whether it's normal or not.
*Next morning*
Rion was sleeping on stomach, half of blanket on floor and her hair was even in worse condition, if possible.
Rion got call from Eric, first thing morning. Rion didn't woke up. Another call. Didn't woke up. Again same happened. Again. Rion finally picked up.
"Can't you get a hint that I am sleeping, mothefucka!" Rion snapped
"Hey, you didn't return. What's the info?" Said Eric. Barely affected by her rage, Ethan would have flinched and hide in corner. She thought and then she thought "why did she thought that? Do i like submissive men? No no no ,focus Rion."
"No goodmorning? Bitch" Rion groaned as ahe turned on her back. Looking at ceeling, even ceeling had a gaint "THE LEADER " portrait. It was amazing that he had , even more amazing that Rosary would paid for such stuff just for stupid smile of Ethan.
Now back to call she waited for Eric to respond to bitch comment....
No response came, Eric was waiting for her speak further.
" Alright, i think we are late, that Motherfucker Elias is already two steps ahead* Said Rion to Eric.
"We'll honestly elias had it pre-planned. if Mr Kim is there so i don't think we can protect her anymore." Eric flatly spoke. Probably wondering what to eat rather then any worry for the misson.
"So what? Abandon her?"
"Let Nakamura keep her safe as much as he can. Better three then nothing "
"Alright, we would hire them to get thier ass kicked since they can't do shit against Mr Kim "
" Anything else of info?"
"That woman make me wear Ethan clothes!"
Eric hanged up knowing nothing was of importance left.
"Ahhh, how dare he hang up. Ethan would have never....." She paused and thinks "why am I comparing everyone with Ethan" she roars open mouthly against pillow." Ahhhhh.....I am losing my head"
"Breakfast is ready! Come when you are ready" Rosary Knocks on door
Rion sighs and stood up. Looking through the window at the people walking on the road to go to the work. She noticed the middle school kids going to school, some old grannies running on thier morning so called fitness club.
Rion runs a hand through her already shitty hair. She opens the door and walks downstairs for breakfast. Rosary was already on table, waiting for Rion.
Rion sat opposite side to Rosary. "Morning" Rosary said. Her voice as soft as always. The same softness of her voice irritates Rion.
"Morning " Rion responded. The breakfast included pancakes and omelette. Coffee and lot to sugar. Not from coffee but from sweetness of Rosary which started to affect more to Rion then coffee was doing.
Rion got a text from Eric "rest will be handled by nakamura thier. Come back, we have gotten a letter...From balleni"