Bodyguard: Ace Cain

|2| The Bodyguard

|The Bodyguard|

Tana and I would usually spend a few hours at the library after school. Although we would say it was for studying, the main purpose was gossip. Particularly following that lesson. Even just thinking about it bothered me. Call me crazy, but Mr. Cain had a personal grudge against me. He picked on me even though we did not know each other from a can of paint. There was more going on here. However, Tana did not seem to think so.

"This is the first time you have even met the man," she countered. "You want me to think he was out to get you?"

As we made our way to the front door, I rolled my eyes. "He was, I assure you. He didn't pick on anyone else."

Tana found the absurdity amusing. "Reign, come on." She was not buying it.

"Just wait, you're going to be proved wrong." I remained true to my narrative.

There was something he wanted to say, even if he was not aiming at me. I sensed something when our eyes met for the first time. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what it was, but I will find out eventually. Regardless of my location or travel distance, Mr. Cain will always surface in some way.

As we stepped outside, the rain was falling quite heavily. While Tana's parents waited for her to emerge, my dad was, of course, nowhere to be seen as usual. His tardiness was nothing out of the ordinary. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt today, but it was not looking good. I have never had the best relationship with my dad. Especially in light of recent occurrences. But at the very least, he should have shown up.

I sighed as I looked through my phone and saw that he had not sent me a single text about canceling. I missed my mom even more because of things like this. She would not be running late, or even better, she would not abandon me. This was paradise.

Tana noticed that my dad was also absent when she turned to face me. "Do you need help getting home?" Her soft expression begged the question.

I smiled impeccably at her. "No, it is not a problem. My dad is just a little bit behind schedule." I offered a justification.

Tana was more astute than that. "Reign, your dad frequently arrives late," she said. "My parents are happy to drop you off, and it is pouring rain."

"Seriously, I'm fine." I lied and said, "He will be here any minute now.

She did not want to ask me any more questions about it even though she did not think I was telling the truth. "Okay, when you get home, call me."

I gave her a quick hug and nod before she headed off with her parents. I am left here waiting for my father to arrive while the sound of thunder reverberates through my ears. It was a good thing the entrance had a little roof over it to keep me dry. It was still very windy and quite cold, though. In five minutes, if he did not show up, I would have to get ready to walk. My dad's as trustworthy as a crook, so hopefully he did not leave me hanging here.

Fortunately, some faculty members were still present at the school. Even though it was not the person I wanted to see, it would do. Perhaps if I am lucky, he would explain his reasons for picking on me. When all was said and done, he was here to save my bacon for the evening. Had Mr. Cain not shown up, I would have been drenched.

Mr. Cain rolled down his window to meet my gaze as he pulled up in front of me. He looked over at me, this strange smile resting on his face. But there was nothing to be afraid of. He was just trying to be kind.

"Are you stuck?" His tone was slightly amused as he asked me.

I crossed my arms over my chest and rolled my eyes. "Yes," I firmly said.