DANGEROUS

Chapter 20

Genevieve

I smiled and bowed, "Thank you."

The couple left to converse with someone else. I stood still beside the food stand, staring into space as the evening passed on.

Two days of preparing this museum as a good ol' fashioned ball, I was enjoying with everyone - but still, I was a little down every since I've met my brother two nights ago.

It irritated me that he was around these parts of the town, meaning he was nearby - as long as he was here, my father was too. And I don't know what's he's planning, but I do know that he's looking for me.

Sometimes, I just want to slap myself from being too stupid for my own good - I needed to leave New York before they chase me down again. The only reason why these people found me was because of Justin, he just had to go all Romeo for me, huh?

"Eli..." Livy trailed beside me.

But I only stared at the two in surprise, and...and a little bit of pain.

No, A LOT of pain actually.

I had been roaming around, trying to get a piece of something from the power couple. In the end, I became a victim and a complete idiot. And yet, I can't blame Justin - I was the one who called him monster after all, even though I am much more equal to that term, maybe even more than just a monster.

Suddenly, flashed of the moments we both had together - even if it was so small, I still felt betrayed.

"What do you want with me Mr. Clarkson?"

He stared blankly, "Simple. Your heart."

My mind went blank. "My what?" This guy's a complete serial killer.

"I want your loving, dear Elizabeth Hart." I gulped. What is he on about? Is this a trap?

"Is this...a trap?"

He shook his head, "It is not a trap, Eli, and it's the truth. I want you."

I stood up. Turning away before walking. Without opening the doors, I was pinned with someone's body close to mine. My chest met the wall as his hard chest met my back.

I shivered.

"Let me go." I said in whisper. His breathing started blowing on my ear. I shivered again.

"Let me go Justin!"

He chuckled darkly, lightly letting go before he spoke again, "Say it again." This guy is crazy.

"Let go-"

"Not that. My name."

Oh great.

It hurts to know that people like him can actually convince you into doing something so risky - and yet you're still willing.

Where the fuck did I go wrong?

Oh yeah, I existed - that went wrong.

I pushed myself off of my mother's womb, and I was actually happy that I get to live in a big world.

But then again, mommy couldn't do anything with my life, because I was just a fragile little thing who was going to grow up strong and independent - that's why she left me.

And now, I'm standing here in the middle of the crowd with my friends and my brother (who probably disappeared), staring at the couple. There were people taking picture of them, but I couldn't seem to focus on them.

Then a small drop of water ran down my cheek, I quickly looked up and sniffled; "Damn, it's going to rain soon. Come on guys, I want to call it a night."

Livy grabbed my shoulder, but I didn't face her. "We're going to our apartment, tonight is going to be our movie night!"

"Woohoo!" Gunter howled, people all around us glanced at us. But my friends carried on with their noises as they faced me away from the hurtful sight.

Why did it hurt so much?

I sighed, taking a sip of my wine. Tonight couldn't get any better at all.

Moments later, I searched for my friends and found them staring at the new artifacts that were just displayed one night ago. Approaching them, I greeted both of them and started chatting.

The rest of the night went by while everyone enjoyed their evening.

I was in a middle of a conversation with Livy when my phone started ringing. "Excuse me." I said apologetically as I walked away to pick up who was calling.

"Hart."

"Miss Hart, I want you to shut up and stand still. Now if you tell your little boyfriend of who I am, I will have my men blowing the museum." I froze.

I gritted my teeth -- I can't believe this is happening again.

How the hell did he escape? I though Justin have him?

"Sir Hans." I clenched my fist.

"Good guess my dear. Now, say anything...and I'll make sure everyone dies inside the museum. Along with you and your precious boyfriend, Àirén [sweetheart]."