The Anonymous (fanfic)

1 • S E V E N T E E N

Even if the entire shooting and killing didn't startle me, his confession still managed to make my heart drop. It was as my mind was already brimming emotionally with all the events that happened few minutes ago and his very sudden revelation of love just made it all overflow.

So, I did what broke my heart and definitely his too and I pushed him away. "I am sorry Ace..I am not just ready....especially right now."

He slowly left me, taking tiny steps backwards while keeping his hands on his face. I hadn't even noticed when he had taken his mask off. But he bent down and picked it up, placing it on his face. Something in him changed. It's as if he grew...colder.

"Don't misunderstand this Ace but I think-"

"It's fine, Ava." He stated calmly. "It was my fault. I just lost myself in the moment. Please don't feel uncomfortable because of what happened. Forget about it."

No, I didn't want to forget. Why did it have to be now? Why did it have to be so soon? Something in me ached, wrecked my heart. It's as if a break came in our connection. "Ace...just listen to me."

He took a deep breath. "Let's meet tomorrow at villa, yes? I will send Joe to pick you up. Plus after what happened, you will most likely be a target of my father. But don't worry Riot, Tank and Scales will be with you and you will come to stay at our place after this anyways."

His voice wasn't soft anymore. It had a formal tone to it, just like the way it was the first time we met. But he didn't want to talk about it. So I didn't probe further and nodded.

He walked me to my hotel room and then left silently. I rested my back against the door, sliding and putting my head on the palm of my hand feeling heavy with emotions.

- - -

The next morning was a mess. The news of my company involved in illegal businesses was leaked and eveyone was losing their shit over it. People were losing their jobs in a second, all the deals were cancelled and Mr. Edison was taken into custody. Our company was falling apart in shambles.

Somewhere I felt bad for the people who were losing their source of income but also on the other side, it made me happy that one of the main illegal powerhouses' owner Mr. Edison got screwed because of it.

Then along with that came the last night's memories crashing down. On top of that was the alcohol hitting and making my head throb in pain.

As we got on the plane with our phones ringing constantly, none of our mouths spoke. The rest of the people in deep shock and sorrow while I was in a weird limbo of feelings. I didn't even know what I was feeling.

Mark had huge dark circles under his eyes when he came to the airport. His hair was a mess, he looked like he threw on the nearest pair of clothes, all mismatched and shabby looking. He didn't pay anyone any attention and went on furiously typing on his phone or laptop.

As I sat on the plane, I saw the last person I wanted to see, walking towards me. Sitting beside me, he greeted, "Hello there ma'am."

I ignored him, putting on my headphones. He gave me a sad look. "C'mon, weren't last night we were considered buddies? A little bit of love from your side will be a really good change in my life."

"I am not feeling well Dom..." I sighed.

He tilted his head. "I won't ask you if everything is okay or not but I know you are a strong one and you will be get through this so stay put sugarplum." Then he added, "Plus if you are still not feeling good, I am always there to give you a good time." He winked jokingly at me.

I slapped his arm playfully. "And here I thought you were a changed man."

"Never." He grinned. "Although I can be one if you want."