A voice echoed from the dark alley, firm and commanding.
Voice: "Leave her alone"
The men were taken aback, their eyes scanning the shadows to identify the speaker.
Men: "Who's there? Come out!"
As soon as the man's face became visible, the men's expressions changed from bravado to fear.
Men: "Uh, ah, no, no... We were just talking to her... We'll leave..."
They fled the scene, glances at Luna while leaving the place.
Luna was shivering uncontrollably, still unsure of what to do.
The man who had intervened on her behalf was none other than Raf, the men didn't try to take risk because Everyone knew him as the Mafia - Rafael Morales.
As they all dispersed, Raf turned to check on luna, He found her already unconscious on the ground.
He approached her cautiously and sat beside her with serious face. He checked her breathing, his expression serious, and sighed in relief realizing she was just fainted.
Raf's gaze wandered around, unsure of who this girl was or what to do with her.
He seemed lost in thought, his eyes scanning the surrounding area as if searching for answers.
He found her mobile near her and tried to check if he can find any contacts. It was broken when she fainted.
Raf : ( sighed in frustration.. He don't have any idea what to do. )
After a moment he took a deep breathe, Raf gently lifted the girl into his arms, cradling her with a surprising gentleness. He stood up, his eyes still scanning the area, and began to walk away from the scene.
He carefully placed her in his car and fastened the seatbelt around her. Even in her unconscious state, he could sense her extreme fear, which caused her to sweat as hell.
He gazed at her for a minute, his expression thoughtful, and then he drove is car to his mansion.
As he drove, Raf's eyes occasionally glanced at luna, her face pale and sweaty, her eyes still closed. Her fear was palpable, he was concerned. He couldn't explain why he felt this way, but his grip on the steering wheel tightened.
After a few minutes of driving, Raf arrived at his grand mansion. He carried Luna inside, her body limp in his arms, and gently laid her down on the bed in his guest room.
Raf looked at luna, unsure of what to do next. He let out a deep sigh and decided to call Nick.
Raf📱: "Nick, where are you now?"
Nick📱: (in a sleepy voice) "Aishh... It's 1 am... What's with this question? I'm sleeping..."
Raf📱: "Come to the mansion."
Nick📱: "WHATT?! NOW?!"
Raf ended the call.
NICK : "Aaishhh! This man!" (he shouted in frustration..)
Despite his frustration, Nick got ready to head to the mansion.
Raf hoping Nick would arrive soon to assist him with the mysterious girl.
Raf took a chair and sat beside Luna. He is thinking something deeply.
After a while, Nick arrived at the mansion. He entered, looking curious.
Nick: "Yah, what's your problem?"
Raf gestured for Nick to look at the girl, who was still unconscious on the couch. Nick's eyes widened in surprise.
Nick: "Omg! Who is this girl... in your mansion?" (looking at Raf with a questioning gaze)
Nick approached Luna, his eyes scanning her face. Suddenly, his expression changed to shock.
Nick: "Raf, it's Luna! The girl we're helping to pay for her father's treatment... This is her!"
Raf: "Oh, I saw her working at the departmental store nearby." (taking a sip of water)
Nick: "Oh, you two have met already?"
Raf: "Yes, but I never knew she was that girl... I think she didn't know me either." (putting the glass down)
Nick nodded his head..
Nick : what happen to her ? Why is she here ? With you ? ( side glancing )
Raf : Yahhh ! You idiot.. Stop glancing like that..
Raf explained the entire incident to Nick, who listened with a mix of surprise and amusement.
Nick: "How did you happen to be there at the right time? Like every fictional hero..."
Raf: "Aish! Don't make me use bad words... I was just passing by."
Nick: "For what?"
Raf: (sighing and glaring at Nick)
Nick: "Ahh, okay... (smiling nervously) It's okay, you always do weird things... It's okay."
Nick's teasing tone and playful smile seemed to diffuse the tension, but Raf didn't seemed interested in all this.
Raf: "We need to find out who those men were."
Nick: "Raf, it's normal. She passes that way every day, so they must have followed her. After all, it was nighttime. Every girl in this world has faced this kind of situation at some point."
Raf: "No, it's not just that. They glared at her like they had a personal vendetta against her. There's something more to this."
Raf's expression turned thoughtful, his eyes narrowing as he pieced together the events.
Nick: "What are you thinking, Raf?"
Raf: "I'm thinking we need to investigate further. This wasn't just a random incident."
Nick: "Okay, as you say." (smiling at Raf)
Raf: "What?"
Nick: "I will always admire your helping and caring tendency. You always put others before yourself, Raf."
Raf looked at Nick with a neutral expression, his face unreadable.
Nick's smile faltered for a moment, unsure how Raf would react to his genuine praise. But then, he continued
Nick : "Seriously, Raf. You're a good person. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
Raf's expression remained zero expression.
And then Luna's eyes opened slightly noticing to figures sitting beside her.. She rubbed her eyes to see who are them.
