Choices of Love (MxMxMxBxB)

Chapter 45: Worry

Annnd Seth appears!! Also something happens. . . :)

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Sipping on the small thermos of spiced apple cider Aya sent me home with, I made my way back to the park that was very swiftly becoming our designated meet up spot with our other soulmates.

A small pleased hum left me at the comforting warmth from the  cup.

Seth wanted to meet up with me at the park. . .Urgently. . .

How curious~

As soon as I was within sight of our meet up place, the man who was supposed to be meeting me shot to his feet, his body tense.

''Mr.Baker! To what do I owe this abrupt meeting?'' I questioned lightly as we quickly closed the distance between ourselves.

The troubled look on his face lit barely by the rising sun.

Oh no. . .

''Are you alright?'' I asked before he could even open his mouth, my slightly mischievous smile dropping instantly at his expression.

Has he been threatened?

Damn bold move if someone did threaten him. . .

''Oh yes, I am quite alright. However I must know, can you say the same?'' He questioned, his voice just this side of curt, like he was currently holding himself back from reacting in some way or another.

That. . .Strange choice of wording set me on edge.

''Yes, why do you ask?'' I questioned back slowly, my hands twitching towards the knife I had resting in my pocket.

My body tensed up as he reached out for my face, both his hands appearing empty despite my hesitation.

Gently, with a surprising amount of care, he cupped my face, tilting my head carefully in different directions as he looked me over as I tried not to shiver from the tingles.

''Ashton, I spoke to some of the witnesses that showed up out of the blue. . .Why did they all say you sent them? What are you mixed up in?'' He questioned softly, his blank mask barely holding up under the concern he was clearly feeling as he gently held onto my face.

Oh no not another one. . .

I already had one man that I was attached to, I was still getting used to that, I wasn't ready to have another one just yet.

Reaching up, I carefully covered his hands with mine, waiting a moment before removing his hands from my face, moving so our hands were clasped between the two of us.

''I'm not mixed up in anything I can't handle, I just have contacts who are able to find certain people, I'm perfectly alright'' I assured, choosing my words VERY carefully so as to not technically lie to the other man.

Unfortunately. . .

The words I chose were not the words I should have used.

Seth's mask briefly slipped, a nearly painful amount of concern on his face as he slowly pulled his hands out of mine.

''Ashton. . .If you're in trouble we can get you help, there are resources-'' He started to murmur, his voice filled with concern only to cut himself off as I very calmly, very firmly yanked my hands out of his clasped hold.

Taking a single step back, I pointedly ignored his puzzled look as I gave him my best attempt at a polite smile.

''I'm alright right now, I don't need any help, thank you for your concern though'' I quickly cut in, my voice changing tone to a more professional one as I grew steadily more uncomfortable.

I'm. . .Not used to people who are basically strangers to me, caring about me. . .I'm not sure I like this. . .

 A frown twitched at Seth's lips at my words, concern still in his eyes as he clasped his hands behind his back, straightening back up.

If the look that flashed across his face was anything to go by. . .He didn't believe me.

Which was fair. . .Very fair. . .

''If you're sure then, very well, apologies for taking up your time'' He murmured, his tone showing his displeasure at my choice.

''You don't have to apologize, I don't mind our little chats, It was nice seeing you again Mr.Baker'' I dismissed quietly as I firmly shoved my hands into my pockets, taking another small step back.

His lips twitched up ever so slightly, a sad but fond look in his eyes.

''Call me Seth please, hardly seems fair for you to call me sir, we are supposed to be equals after all'' He requested, his voice holding care and fondness.

I felt. . .A bit choked up at that. . .

Okay. . .I should have left way earlier. . .

''I will keep that in mind Seth'' I responded, barely stumbling over his name as I spoke, my slight stutter making making the other man's smile widen slightly, as if he were charmed or some shit by my brief stumble.

He opened his mouth, about to say something before a ringing noise cut him off.

. . .Oh! That's my phone!

My face a bit warm with embarrassment, I glanced down at the ID.

Oliva? Why in the world is she calling me?

Looking back up at Seth, I was about to apologize and excuse myself only for him to give me an understanding smile, dipping his head slightly in a farewell before leaving me to my call.

. . .MMmm I really need to start avoiding him before I get attached to another one so soon. . .

Sighing, I turned my attention back to my still ringing phone, staring at it for a moment before picking up the call on it's very last ring.

''Hey Olive, what's the matter-'' I started to question before being instantly cut off.

'''Felix got kidnapped. We have people tracking him down right now''' She explained curtly and quickly, getting the information out as fast as possible so I could process it.

Staring blankly forwards for a moment, I blinked hard a few times, trying to reset my suddenly stopped brain.

''Do you know who took him?'' I asked, my voice quiet and flinty even to my own ears.

'''Yes.'''

''. . .Find their families. . .Any children at school. . .Take them to hang out for a bit'' I whispered softly, listening numbly as Oliva shouted out my orders quickly to the people most likely near her.

''I'm on my way to the hideout right now. . .'' I murmured after a moment, making my way in the direction of the worn down building, feeling numb as my pace picked up.

This is not what I expected for today. . .

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Don't worry, Felix will be okay, we just get some scary gang boss Ash time

Anyways! Like always, Have a good day/night and find a better book! - fallen