Facade

Chapter 47

Mia's pov

I walked into the guest room where Karen was staying to find her staring into space. She was so deep in thought I could tell she didn't hear me come in. Hmm that's odd! What could be bothering her? I cleared my throat trying to alert her of my presence but she gave no indication she heard. Okay this is definitely something to worry about.
  Sighing, I walked over Edward beside her on the bed. She looked up when she felt the bed deep at my weight. Karen smiled shakily at me. I slung my arm over her shoulders, careful to not hurt her even more. Though her injuries were healing nicely and at a steady rate, I still felt she needed care. Much to her chagrin, I added cheekily.
"What's wrong?" I asked. Karen tried to smile but it looked more like a grimace.
"What do you mean? Nothing's wrong" she replied quickly. Her tone gave me more assurance that something was wrong. She sounded weak, unlike the bubbly, energetic girl she is. I rolled my eyes at how pretentious she looked.
"You've always been a bad liar Karen. What's bothering you?" I chided gently. She flushed deep red.
"is it that obvious? You look beautiful dear" Karen smiled at me. I nodded at her, giving her a knowing look. I understood what she was trying to do. I gave her a look that said she won't succeed in changing the subject. Karen studied my face for few minutes before huffing in defeat.
"I'm not going to get out of telling you, am I?" She asked, her tone resigned. I nodded at her in confirmation. Karen sighed and fell back on the bed.
"I think Felix and Damian are up to something" She stated, her voice uncertain. I arched a brow confused. Those two were like same sides of a magnet, never attracting.
"Felix and Damian? I didn't even know they were acquainted." I repeated not sure I heard correctly. They never spoke at the hospital except occasionally glares.
"Yeah" Karen confirmed. I relaxed onto the bed beside her, resting on my elbow. I turned and gave her my full attention.
"Okay then, why do you think so?" I asked, genuinely curious.
"I saw Felix slipping into Damian's study secretly. It seemed as if Damian was expecting him" Karen explained. I frowned in thought. That definitely sounded suspicious. What would Damian and Felix have to talk about? And why does it have to be in secret?
"Okay that does sound suspicious" I agreed with her. We both settled into silence, each with her own thoughts. I sat up abruptly with a gasp. Karen looked at me curious.
"I think I have an idea how to find out what's going on" I told her. Karen sat up, eyes bright with curiosity.
"This is what we'll do...... "

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Carlisle's pov

So how do we set the plan in motion?" I asked. Felix looked bored while Damian looked deep in thought. To be honest, I don't really like Felix. I noticed him checking me out and it took every ounce of concentration not to shudder in disgust. The way he looked at me made my skin crawl. Though the look was so subtle an average man won't notice, I did. I'm not an average man. I'm a man who needs to watch his every move to save my life. My position puts a big target on me. However that look made me have a suspicion about Felix's sexuality. If I'm correct, I hope to God he doesn't come close to me or I'll knock him out. Not that I have issues with gay people, I don't. I'm just not gay and not interested to be gay.
"Well you can't approach Helen, that's for sure" Felix drawled after few moments of silence. I arched a brow and was about to ask what he meant when Damian spoke.
"What do you mean?" Damian asked. I stared at Felix also curious about the answer. Felix sighed obviously not happy to be the center of attention.
"Approaching Helen will be too obvious. And she's not stupid. She'll suspect immediately" He explained. I thought about it for a minute and couldn't help but agree with him. If I approach Helen, it'll look too suspicious. She'll be foolish not to suspect anything. And she's definitely not foolish. If I were in her shoes, I will definitely suspect something.
"So what do you suggest we do Einstein?" Damian asked. Felix smiled at the name.
"Wait for her to approach you first" Felix stated. I rolled my eyes at him. Will it kill him to explain everything at once? I wondered. When no one spoke, I said
"And after that? It'll still look suspicious if I immediately take a liking to her."
Felix huffed and turned to me with a flat look.
"Of course you won't take a liking to her immediately. You'll make her work for it" He snapped and stood up. Felix stalked to the door and pulled it open with intent to walk out. Immediately two bodies fell into the study as if they were leaning on the door.
"What are you two up to?" Felix snapped. He didn't look angry. Infact he had a soft look on his face and his lips were curled into a smile.
"Nothing" A beautiful voice chirped. Damian and I stood up and walked to the door curiously. I was curious to see the owner of the beautiful voice. The voice stirred something in me. Something long buried. I walked over to see a gorgeous dark haired on the floor alongside an equally beautiful blond. Damian sighed and wiped his face when he took a look at them.
"Friends of yours?" I asked him, though I recognized the blond as the girl Pablo asked me to protect. Damian rolled his eyes and replied
"The dark haired devil is my sister mia and the blonde is her best friend who happens to be Felix's sister"
I couldn't stop staring at Mia. Her beautiful eyes held mine captive and I wasn't eager to be free. She was by far the most gorgeous woman I've ever laid my eyes on. And believe me, I've seen some beautiful women. But none of them can be compared to her. Her face was so reflecting, it tells an entire story. What will I give to feel those lips of hers?
The clearing of a throat broke our staring contest and she flushed a bright red. Good a blusher! I'd enjoy making her blush while she screams my name in pleasure.

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