Captivating Captive

17- Promise of tomorrow

Ayla wiped the stray tear as she laughed along with Carl, the old man who had been helping her throughout.

Carl smiled at the beautiful girl who he had first met when she was five just before he was sentenced to prison.

He didn't mention it, not yet, he wasn't sure how she'd react when she learns about the relationship the two share. So he just enjoyed being in her company for the time being.

The door opened and Godric stepped inside. Ayla turned towards the door and her voice gets caught in her throat as she looks at who she knew to be Harvey step inside.

Goddamn he looked hot and that would be an understatement.

"I'd like to formally introduce myself to you Miss Ayla. I'm Godric Anderson and it has been an absolute pleasure being in your company all these days." He said and her eyes widened in realisation that the name Harvey Turned was a fake.

It made sense to keep another name but, is he for real. His left chest was adorned with medals.

Just who was this man, wait OH HELL NO. He was THE Godric Anderson, the one who was said to be working for the country for just a few years with the most achievements in the country.

"You are Godric Anderson"

"Yes"

"The one who was recognised on national television for his contribution"

"Yes"

"The one who might be the youngest chief of police in the country."

"Yes"

"And also the most eligible bachelor"

"Yes" he said and chuckled at her last statement.

"And you happen to belong to me or was that just part of your undercover-"

"You are mine and I'm yours, I don't go back on my words regardless of how you being the most notorious criminal I've ever seen" he said with a wink and she shakes her head in disbelief.

She was blushing.

He moved towards her and sat on the empty stool beside her by Carl who watched their interaction with amusement.

"We have all the evidence we need if-" he turned to Carl. "You coperate with us and help us put that heinous man behind bars with a life sentence." Godric said to Carl who nods with a sigh.

"I've known Bane for a long time, he was once my student" Carl said as he reminiscences over the past he shared with Bane.

Flashback

I walked into my cabin to find a student already seated there.

I was his mentor for the thesis he had been working on but I was running short on time.

"Bane could you be back tomorrow for the meeting, I have to rush to the lab"

"Professor we could have the meeting on the way to the lab maybe? I need to submit the report soon and you haven't had the time to look it over." Bane said to me and I contemplate if it would be a good idea to get him entry into my laboratory.

I looked at my watch and grabbed my briefcase, "I don't have time so be fast and follow me, we will be going in my car." I said as I walked out of the cabin, pulling on my white coat.

He silently walked behind me without slowing down his pace. He was a very obedient and one of the most curious students of mine.

My criticism could be hard to deal with for some so it was quite rare for a thesis student to approach me as a mentee.