The Collector

3

"Y/n?"Rindou called you out waking you from your trance.

"Oh. Sorry. Are you saying something?"

Rindou is currently driving for you as per Mikey's order.

"I was asking where should i drop you off. Are you okay? Did Mikey do something to you?"

"N-no." You answered quite unsure.

"Tell me your address. I'll drop you at your place."

You had a sudden stop. What if Ryo is in your apartment? Before he left in the morning he said he'd be back and rail you. To which you don't want to because the truth is you want to break up already but part of you is scared he might beat the crap out of you.

You had enough of staying in that toxic relationship. If you could run away right now, you would.

Rindou was side eyeing you while driving. He saw you went pale after asking your address and looked at your bandaged neck. He kinda feels how it is connected about you getting stunned.

Instead of adding fuel to the fire, Rindou just kept on driving till you reached an expensive looking hotel in Roppongi. You got confused on why he brought you here.

"Come." He said as he got out of the car and you followed.

The hotel staffs bowed down and greeted him. You don't know what's happening but you just tailed him till you reached the top floor and he opened the door with his card key. The room is spacious and neat.

"Stay here for a while if you don't want to go home y/n." Rindou broke the silence between the two of you.

"But sir Rindou, I can't pay for such an expensive room. And... how did you know I don't wanna go home?"

"Silly. I'm renting this room in an annual basis. You don't have to worry about paying for it. And to answer how i know you don't wanna go home, take a look at the mirror. Your face says so." He soft chuckled and patted your head.

"Thank you sir. In exchange i'd do your hair for free early in the morning tomorrow since you gave way for sir Mikey's booking today."

"Really? I'm looking forward to it. Rest well y/n. I'll see you tomorrow." Rindou then left the room.

You slumped face down on the soft bed. Suddenly your phone rang and as you took your phone from your bag, you saw an unregistered number but answered it anyway.

"H-hello?"

"Y/n. It's Mikey. Rindou told me he let you stay on his hotel room. Are you okay?"

"Oh, sir. Yes. I'm doing fine here. Thanks for asking."

"I'm dropping by later after some errands. Let's eat dinner together."

"W-wai---" before you could protest he hung up the call.

Rindou let you stay for free and now Mikey's inviting you for a dinner. This is so embarrassing, you thought to yourself. What if they think you're leeching over them.

A knock was heard and you open the door. The hotel staff handed you a box with a note. After the staff left, you opened the box and saw brand items. A fendi viscose dress, louboutin pumps and ysl purse.

Who sent this? You remembered the note along with the box and grabbed it. The note says:

Heard that Mikey's going to take you out for a dinner. This is a simple gift from me as gratitude for always giving us the best service. Enjoy.

-Haitani Ran

This is getting out of control. But since you're already here, you'll just ride the wave and tomorrow whatever would happen, you'll go home.

You can't keep on getting cared for like this when they are just your clients. They seem super rich but that's not enough reason to let them spend for you.

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Dinner time came and since you don't have any other clothes with you, you used the gift Ran had gave you. Never in your life you thought you could wear something as expensive as these. Scanning yourself in front of the mirror, you felt a joy in your heart.

Someone opened the door with a spare card key and it was Mikey. He is dressed in a Dolce&Gabbana suits .

"You look stunning y/n." He walked toward you and cupped your cheek.

"Thank you sir."

"You can call me Mikey. I'd be more comfortable without any honorific."

"Mikey..." you swear you're as red as a tomato right now. Taking a few steps backward because of how close he is to you, you bumped on the table and it dropped the remote of the television.

The tv's power went on and a news was flashed.

Breaking news, another young woman was killed and thrown on a dark alley. Based on the forensic, the woman has been dead for only an hour or two. Further investigation will be conducted as this woman is the 11th victim of the serial killer. The heart is also missing.

Mikey picked up the remote and turned the television off. He saw how you felt uneasy after seeing the news. "Are you okay? Don't worry. I'll keep you safe y/n." He assured you.

"I'm okay." You showed him a faint smile and cling on his arm. "Shall we go?"

Mikey smiled back at you and escorted you out.

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