I Found [Discontinued]

CHAPTER 2

LUCCA

Stuffed on this BMW with an intensive heat was a torture, but I have been through much more. Outside, was sunny with its rays shining right through the windows of this antique coffee shop. I could clearly see this couple laughing and arguing through it. Little did they know that I was following them for a week. My interests were solely on this mysterious woman. I still couldn't decipher why I was following her.

She was just another woman to me but there was something magical inside of her. The first time I saw her, she was shopping. I hid behind some men clothing, just watching her.

I saw her back, wearing a leather jacket and tight blue jeans with a cream top, followed by her strawberry blond hair cascading below her elbows. She held onto her hand a black tight dress. I imagine many times how she would look like. She went to the counter after some time. She paid and then she turned around.

She looked straight to the exit, not giving a second glance to anyone. I could see how golden her eyes were, giving a hit of her mystical aura. She had a little delicate nose, giving an impression how sensitive she was. Her full lips just begging to be kissed.

What am I saying?

Remember why you are here, Lucca!

***

Flashback

1 week ago

I was having my regular break with a cigarette in my hand when Flaw, a trusted employ with a three-piece suit, came to me and asked to meet my father. I took my time to finish my cigarette, watching how the fumes just fade away. After it finished, I went to my father's office. I stood outside and knocked. After a while, he allowed me to enter.

All I could see were more intensive fumes. I wanted to cough, but I would remain indifferent. He indicated me to sit opposite him, separated by this priceless wooden table. Everything inside of this room was priceless, just like the business. He took few more puffs and allowed the silence to fill. I took that opportunity to light a cigarette of my own. He frowned and I couldn't care less. Finally, he broke, "I have a job."

"What job?", I said. I couldn't wrap my head that my father was asking me to do something. In past, if he wanted me to do any job, he would simply send Flaw or text. This intrigued me!

"You need to follow someone." He handed me a piece of paper. It had a woman's name and an address. He continued, "I expect a report at end of the week."

I looked thought the slip, "What's the reason we are following her?"

He looked dead in an eye and said, "Just tell me where she goes, who she meets and anything related to her past." I couldn't understand the secrecy related to this woman. Who was she? I was beginning to become frustrated, so I said "I think I deserve to know. After all, I am--"

He interrupted, "My son and I am your father. Do as I say."

I accepted defeat for now. Play smart and wait for the right opportunity, that's his game tactic. He broke my thoughts by saying, "You may leave and remember an update at the end of the week."

***

Present

Lost in my thoughts, I realised that they were standing up and going back to their daily routines, while I followed the strawberry-blonde woman. She said her goodbyes and continued her day, while I had unfinished business with my father. Today was the end of the week, today was the day I had to face him and finally, ask him why this woman.

I made a U-turn and moved on the speed of light. Infuriated by this situation, I had to find out quickly why I was following her. I have a right!

Before all this mess, I was so much in peace. Everything was crystal clear. I was desired and fantasised by all the women out there. The only two things they wanted were what I was packing and the bigger bank account. I didn't need to say anything else.