Crossing Illusion: Reflection (Book 1) #Wattys2017

Chapter 11: Dinner Invitation

Flames dancing in the white candles of the hall as the large windows thrown open by the wind. Red carpet decorate the room, connected the entrance to another end of the room. Faint gleam come from the stained glass, where a man in cloak was standing in front of.

"Are you sure it will work?"

Thunder growl as it momentarily flash through the room. The one in robe was smiling, while another man in front of him trembling, seemingly hesitate. It was not fear toward the man, but fear of something else. He was in despair, he was desperate.

"It will." He spoke as he step ahead, shortening the space between them. He then lend his arm as he open, and as he open his palm, an object of what seems to be a key come from his grasp. Even in dark, its golden crafting is still seen. An ancient, unknown runes was engraved there.

"With this.... she may return back?"

His robe sway a little, showing that he was nodding.

"She will... but with an equal price to pay."

The man grab the key and squeeze it. He close his eyes, try to convince himself. His mind fluctuate and shaken. Yet he had resolve.

"I'll do anything.... anything the price, I'll pay for...."

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East Highway, 18:38 PM

In the lengthy road some vehicles pass by, brightness glow tail their back as their red lamp stroke the moving air. Among them, a car cloaked in black was passing.

"Why must be all of us stay in the same car?" A black haired young man was asking to the driver, which have the same hair color, but was longer in length.

"Georgino De Marbelle is a man of class. We don't want to go there with our usual police car, so you all use my rolls. It's not an obligation, just precaution. First impression is important, you see. "

Almerich exhale before he respond. "That's not a problem, actually..." He set a small pause. "..But why must she come as well? Can't we invite anyone with better attitude? Someone with better class?" He shift his eyes to the blonde who sit in the left seat, while Almerich sit on the right seat. They only separated by a white haired man which seems to be in rather stress because of the two.

"Hey, hey... You're asking for another fight, Almerich?" She glance, the boy replied by glaring back. "I just asking. I did not request such useless conflict... But I will grant your wish if you ask for it."

The situation already stiff with two polar opposite in one car, now they start to deliver a declaration of war to each other. "Okay, guys.. Don't start it again." Noir try to calm them down. The other two did not seems to actually engage in fight, so they soon cease the conflict as both of them turn away their face from each other.

Fahmir won't speak a thing, but it can be clearly seen that he did not pleased. "Those two never learn.." He continue to drive until a piano chord rang along with the other instrument, it's from his phone. He hold the phone with his left hand, and drive with the remaining one.

"Hello. You arrived yet?" He start speaking to whoever in the line. Fahmir seems to be listening, until he shortly reply and close the call.

"Our ally?" Noir ask. Fahmir continue to drive with both hand. "Yes, it's Reynold. He already arrived, but still waiting for us to enter." Fahmir told them what happened.

"Reynold come too? A man as busy as the him?" Noir was rather surprised. In the other side, Almerich and Melisa react differently. The girl look at the others, as he nod.