Mr. Perfect Isn't So... Perfect. (Slow Updates)

Chapter 15: get a grip till you reach home, later you can swoon over the memory

*Katy POV*

"I'm Neil, Neil McAdams," he raised his hand for a handshake. His eyes had a mischievous glint that I noticed up front. I had frozen on the spot and I hadn't even realized it till a nervous Taylor nudged me lightly. As my senses jumped back into my body, I quickly shook his awaiting hand while my face heated up due to embarrassment.

"p-pleasure meeting you, s-sir," I stuttered making him chuckle, who still did not let go of my hand. I paid no heed at first as my mind was still malfunctioning due to the embarrassment. My face must have turned another shade deeper red, if it was even possible.

"oh please, there is no need to be so formal. Call me Neil and I'll tell, the pleasure is all mine," he said with a sexy smile before pressing his lips on the back of my hand. If I told that my head wasn't spinning by that act, then that would be the lie of the year.

Oh my god! He just kissed my hand! He just so gently kissed my hand! And he was such a charmer!

"please be my guest, make yourself comfortable" he motioned us to sit as he nodded at Ty in greeting. For a second, I had totally forgotten about Ty. It was like he was invisible and by looking at his current state, I was sure that he was more than happy to be invisible at that moment.

As if my body had a mind of its own, I started obeying Neil's ordered before my brain even registered it. It was like he hypnotized me, more probably, he was the pied piper and I was mesmerized by him as I followed him like an obedient rat. He sat gracefully behind the table, in his expensive leather chair while we took our seats before him not so gracefully.

"you don't look like from around here and is that British ascent I'm detecting? " he asked in his Italian ascent sending a shiver down my spine as he leaned on his elbows which were on the table. Something about his pose set me at ease.

"yes. I'm from England, arrived here just last week" I answered smiling.
Actually, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

"so, this is your first time that you are visiting my empire," he affirmed rather than inquire, "so how did you find my empire here?" a lope sided grin tainted his lips suggesting that he already knew the answer to the question yet he wanted to hear it out from my mouth.

"you have the most wonderful place ever," I complimented genuinely. There was nothing to hide, or being secretive about. And by the way the place deserved tons and tons of compliments.

He opened his mouth to tell something but before any sound could leave his mouth there was a soft knock on the door. Reflexively, I turned around to find a girl in a pencil skirt and formal shirt peek in, her spectacles were on her head as she waited for Neil's permission to get in.

"come in," he permitted without raising his voice even a slight bit. I was half expecting the man to semi-yell.

"I think, we will take a leave now," I suggested half way getting up, Taylor mirroring my actions.

"okay, sure. Here take my business card, in case you need any help," Neil replied opening a drawer searching for his card. A cute frown had etched his features due to the fact that he couldn't find any.

"it's okay, I'll take it next time," I smiled politely.

"no, I insist. In case you need it before our next meet?" he playfully raised his eyebrow as he took out his wallet and taking out a business card. I froze in my place as my smile disappeared. His wallet had taken me by surprise! It was the same wallet that I had seen with that freak, Mr. X!

How can this be...or maybe not... would Neil do things like that to me? What was I supposed to do? Why would he do that to me? We hadn't met before this then why?

"hello? You there cara?" Neil called.

"huh?" I asked out of blue taking the card that he was holding.

"I should leave," I stated seriously keeping my face as blank as I could. Without wasting another moment I literally dragged Ty out.

"gosh! Thank god, he was distracted by you. He didn't pay much attention to me..." Ty went on blabbering nervously. Angeline had rubbed off pretty well on Ty but my mind was preoccupied with something else.

What all was common between Mr. X and Neil? Well they had the same wallet. Neil's eyes were oceanic blue but he could have worn a pair of hazel lens. Yes, that fits in with all the money he has. And the presence of Hyabusa can be explained now and this all started after I went to his party! I noticed that they were almost of the same height too... I might have the identity of Mr. X!

"Katy! Katy! I know you are probably floating on the cloud nine, day dreaming about Neil McAdams but get a grip till you reach home, later you can swoon over the memory," Ty teased breaking the train of my thoughts. His mobile beeped causing him to look at it.

"oh, oh! Looks like my department head wants to talk to me about something. I'll be right back, can you handle it till them?" he asked. I could meekly nod in reply. I had to do something, and really quick. As Ty departed, I immediately fished out my mobile and dialed the number that I needed the most at the moment.

After a few rings, the person on the other side answered, "hello! Police department of Kuala Lumpur."

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Standing near the main door of the office, I couldn't help but wait impatiently for the cops to arrive. Soon three cops were in my sight. Walking up to me they asked, "are you the one who filed the complaint?" making me nod in reply. I felt curious gazes of by-passer but I ignored it.

"where is your blackmailer ma'am?" one of the cops with a name tag Yong, asked.

"right through here," I guided them while all the people insight followed us with their eyes.

The elevator trip was filled with tension. I didn't know what to feel anymore. As the elevator halted at the top floor we saw Neil standing alone in the corridor talking to someone over his Bluetooth. This was it, Mr. X's game was over. No one would trouble me, in fact us. Angeline will be stress free but why did I feel disturbed?

The cops marched forward like it was their routine as one of the cop announced, "sir, you are under arrest in the charge of blackmailing Miss Katy Halls."

Neil froze in his place, shock evident on his face.

"cosa-what blackmailing?" he demanded looking bewildered.

His eyes met mine as he asked, "Katy, what's going on? Why is this happening? ciò che l' ho fatto? What have I blackmailed you?" Neil rapidly fired the questions, desperation was evident on his face as one of the officer was handcuffing him. I couldn't help but look at him like a dummy. Why was I feeling rueful? he was reaping what he had sown. Yet looking at his helplessness and desperation, I felt a pit in my stomach. What would happen now?

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cliff hanger? sorry;) but i'm naughty;P

so guys! finally an update;) so what you think about this? is Neil Mr. X? or is katy missing something and was getting an innocent person arrested? do you agree with what Katy has done? what would you do, if you were in her shoes?

sorry for any mistakes and typos (including the Italian part)

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