At Your Service

Chapter 22: Surprise News

Rune and I are still finishing the foods that we ordered. I actually nearly breathe some fire with those jalapeños and Rune didn't even blink taking one of them in his mouth. Jeez, I'm not really that great when it comes to spicy food, though.

"Wanna take a bite of this?" Rune grabs some of the strawberry dipped in chocolates.

"Sure." I answered as I was a about to take it when he hands it closer to my lips, means that he is feeding it to me. Giving him a death glare then remained my lips shut.

"Come on, open it." He chuckled.

"I can feed myself, Rune." I stated, playfully.

"Of course, I know that." He scoffed.

I finally opened my mouth and let him put the strawberry between my lips as I chew it carefully. "You know, being sweet doesn't look good on you."

Rune laughed. "That's because I'm not really a sweet guy, I am just trying to a good boyfriend." He winked at me after saying that then drinks his brandy.

After a few seconds of silence between us, I started to think of something that just came up to mind. "Hey, Rune."

"Hmm?"

"Have you thought about what the Chief said earlier? About giving you a three days to think of joining the team?" I asked, crossing my legs and glancing at him.

Rune stopped for a second as he thinks back. "I already told you, I'm not leaving you."

"But, what if Jay was right? That you are the solution to capture the Black Phoenix?" I questioned. "Why don't you go with them?"

I heard how deep he sigh. "I-I..."

"Look who we have here in my club." A man spoke behind him, that was making his way towards us. He's a handsome man, maybe the same age as Rune and he is wearing a very clean suit. Wait, he looks a little familiar.

Rune let out a silent curse when he heard that voice. He turned his head and stood from to approach the man. "Why? Am I not allowed in your club, Zephyr?" He retorted, with a chuckle.

"Well, you asshole. We have been calling and emailing you for months and I'm surprised to see you with a girl." The man stated as he glanced at me. "Wait, is this a date?"

Rune scoffed. "My lady, this is Zephyr Cloud. The owner of this club and a good friend of mine. We've known each other since we kids." He introduced with a smile.

I stood up from my seat as well as he offered a hand to shake. "Hi, nice to meet you."

"Jasmine Waylord." Zephyr recognised me. "I'm surprised you are dating a supermodel, asshole. I thought you hate going out." He stared before he lets go of my hand.

"People change, my friend." Rune patted his shoulder. "And I'm sorry I wasn't able to keep in touch, I've been busy with my current mission. I have to be away."

Wait, I have noticed that it seems like Zephyr knows Rune's real identity. I'm actually used of hearing people calling him Red. But this man seems to know him very well that he doesn't have a normal job. They must really be good friends.

"I'm not surprised anymore." His friend responded. "I know how devoted you are to your job." He remarked, burying his hands inside his pockets then he turns to me. "I hope he's not giving you a hard time, Jasmine." Zephyr joked, letting out a loud husky laugh. "I know how much of an asshole this man is."

"Oh, don't worry about that. I'm used of dealing with assholes." I playfully replied, earning a glare from Rune when I said that. Awe, I love that from, he looks so cute.