Watch Dogs - The Patron

23. Rain

(Aiden's view)

We're standing in the middle of the sky garden, enjoying the rain hitting on our faces.

It's raining now. But our dance won't stop. Because she's here, and I'm here too.

Holding each others hands, we laugh happily. I have never been so cheerful like this time. It's been so long that I can feel relaxed. 'Cause except my family, there is no one can make me feel that way. But this moment... is ours.

I look at Tiffany, she's so perfect that I can't just have her. But what sure thing is, we are meant to be here. Seeing her smile, that's all matters.

Then I find that my heart's beating fast. That's... wired.

"Oh! We should find somewhere to shelter! Or we'll get cold!" She says and takes me to downstairs. We stand under the eaves and think about what to do next.

''Do you have classes in the afternoon?'' I ask and wipe my face dry.

''No,'' She replies, ''I'm finished today. And you?''

''I want to see Jacks tonight. Want to come?''

''Yeah, sure! But... let me just go back home to change, so we can go visit later.''

''Okay. I can drive you home. This way!'' I lead her to a parking yard, and open the door for her.

''Thanks. New car huh?'' She smiles and gets in the car.

I get in and sit on the driver's seat. I show my phone to her and say, ''I can call someone to deal with my cars. You know about Jordi right?'' Although I don't want her to have anything to do with him, I need to let her know what kind of person he is.

''I know. Aren't you friends?'' She asks.

Absolutely Not. ''No, we're just hiring relationship.'' I can tell her everything now. ''Since last year, I've hired a Fixer to help me find the shooter. Jordi Chin. I was skeptical at first because the guy's eccentric. He's got a motor-mouth. Insists on wearing a fancy suit to work. So far he delivers. He helped me dig up a name - Maurice Vega. ''

I start the car and head to the city. And I keep talking, ''Maurice's been taking care by Jordi. I told him to do everything to force Maurice, and get some useful informations from him. I have to do this. I have to trace back to the origin, and find out the truth.''

Oh no. Did I ruin the atmosphere again? I should not talk about this now. I guess...

''I've told you that you shouldn't provoke the people who hurt you.'' She turns to me and says, ''But I think they have to pay for Lena's death. They must be punished.''

I'm shocked by what she said. She keeps saying, ''Make them pay, Aiden. But promise me, be safe.''

I thought she might stop me from what I've done, and what I'm doing. Just like Nicky... But she didn't. She not only accepts my brutal and ruthless, but also uses her hands to heal my broken heart. It makes me speechless. She's been selfless to help me, support me, and be there for me. Everything she cares are all about me. Moreover, except my family, she's the only one can make my eyes locked on hers, and makes my thoughts focus on her...

Looking at her, it's like seeing a sunshine in the cloudy sky. Listening to her voice, it's like being cared by mother. Having her by my side, the original indifferent me is gone, and it turns into a guy I haven't ever met -- peaceful and gentle.

I nod my head and say, ''I will.'' And this time, I'll not run away.

In order to cheer her up, I ask something interesting, ''...Saying about friend, Do you have any best friend at home in San Francisco?''

She smiles and replies quickly, ''Yeah, he's like my brother. We always stayed together before I graduated from high-school.''

''Tell me about it.''

''Holloway. His name is Marcus Holloway. He's an African American. I like the way he speaks. It always make me laugh so much. Although he's three years younger than me, I see him as my big brother. 'Cause he cares about me, and stays with me whenever I was happy or sad. He's the kindest person I've ever met. We almost hang out together!"

''It seems like he'll become as outstanding as you are in the future!'' I say, ''How's he going? Is he still studying?''

''Yeah, he was. But he's doing something else recently. That's very important to him, I think. Oh, by the way! You and him have a common point. Guess what?''

''Do hacking?'' I guess.

''Yes. Exactly! Fighting for the justice. Just like you!''

Really? He's a hacker, too? That's interesting. ''Well, but I'm just doing what I think is right.''

''Maybe he'd do something illegal. But I think sometimes there's a thing more important than law -- Justice.'' And then she laughs, ''Haha, listen to me. I take it too serious again. No wonder that I'm majored in Sociology!''

''Hey, I think it's good!'' I say.

As we finish the conversation, we arrive her home.

She turns to me and says, ''Thank you for driving me home. You must be exhausted. Go back home and get some rest... Wait, where do you live? You mentioned that your motel is burn down...''

''Oh... about that. Don't worry. I had deal with it. I have another hideout near Nicky's house.'' I smile, ''Then I'll pick you up later. If you're ready, call me.''

''Okay. See you!'' She waves her hand and gets off my car.

I pause a second, and get off to reach her. ''Hey...'' I call out. When she turns around, I pull her into my arms.

She doesn't say anything or push me away. She just stay like this quietly.

I whisper softly, ''Thank you, for everything.''

After I put down my arms, I leave my hat to her and go back to my car. On my way back, I'm always thinking about the hug... What did I just do!? Why did I leave her like that? It feels strange when doing something without thinking. But...

It's complicated. I feel... happy.

When I get home, it's 5:00 p.m.

I take a shower and put on the clean sweater. As I'm thinking about what gift I'll bring to Jacks, my phone rings. It probably be Tiffany. I take up the phone and answer.

''Where Have You Been!? Why you didn't  call me all day?'' It's Clara...

''After the explosion, I had a lot of things have to deal with...'' I explain.

''Right, then meet me now. We have to talk. I'll send you a location.''

''But wait...!'' When I'm about to refuse, she hangs up the phone.

I sigh and look at my cellphone, thinking about how to tell Tiffany. And what about Jacks??

The rain stops.