WMMAP - [S1] Shelter You - (愛)してる

Chapter 25: A Glimpse of Past

Lucas's POV.

I had never been this patient before in my whole life. From sneaking into the warehouse just to meet nothing but empty spaces to wander around, looking for clues. I had to question my blessed intelligence and sharp sense of direction and whether I came to the right warehouse or not.

"For her... For us..." I soothed myself as my patient was reaching their limit.

There was nothing else to do and I was about to leave when I felt a vibration from my left pocket. I looked around one more time before answering the call to make sure I was not in danger. Not that I was worried. I was just too lazy to deal with pests.

There could only be one bastard that would call at a time. I didn't know what that guy was planning but it pissed me off that I scripted my lines to lash out at that old man. "I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU TRYING TO DO TO ME BUT—" I paused when someone echoed my name on the other side. "...Felix?"

"My hands are tied. I'm sorry." 

His hands were tied and so were mine. Right there and then, I was no different from the Alpehus's puppet, entangled with invisible strings.

I could hear his deep sigh on the other line. Was he worried about me? What a softy he was. It disgusted me though. But I had to say, finding someone I was familiar with, kind of relieved some stress for me. Imagine if it was that sly old fox instead of Felix calling me. Thinking about it had already sent me off the edge.  

"I did not expect you to be able to reach out to me." 

"I tried my best."

"Hopefully it won't get you in more trouble."

"Aren't you being especially thoughtful? Compare to the last time, you tried to—"

"Doesn't stop me from killing you."

"Ah, shouldn't have gotten my hope up. Anyway, how is everything?" 

Alright, Felix. I had no one to brag to and you were destined to be my victim.

"The warehouse is empty!! I have nothing to do!! The daylight is breaking and I have to make some calls but did that old man provide me with misleading information or something?! Why would that guy want to waste my time that much?! He could make a living with that or what?!"

"I... have no answer to those questions." 

"Well, I didn't expect any answer in the first place." 

I just wanted to let off some steam and this freaking warehouse was not helping! It was so goddamn hot- Not as hot as me though, but I needed a good shower! 

"I did some research on the documents. The whole information hasn't been thoroughly investigated which means there could be false news."

"What a surprise," I exclaimed sarcastically.

"Doesn't matter. He said he wanted you to investigate seven warehouses. That is it. You have done your job for today. Go back and rest now."

"And if I did stumble on a bunch of clowns in the next warehouse?"

"Can you take them on? You have no protection, Lucas."

"Been there done that. It's not a big deal."

"I need your level of confidence in my life."

"Let's get to the point. I have a call to make."

"With who?"

Damn it...

"Lady Atha—"

"GET TO THE POINT!"