Moonlight Flower

Vol.02 Backstory #10 [As a Personal Bodyguard]

After the Argent Securities Agency's latest mission/job on Musica's classmate's wedding, the three immediately went around to ask for any clues that might lead to his sister.

Though Clarence was hopeful, he didn't expect much anymore. But he was still disappointed. He went to the deeper part of the woods to be alone that night. 

He shifted into his wolf form and lay alone under a tree, praying that he would finally find her. He managed to sleep even when he felt restless and tired.

When they went back to their city, Musica hurried to his home and at the same time office, because a well-known personality, but more just from a famous surname in the business world, sent him a job request.

The confirmed schedule to meet the client was tomorrow.

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Abie, accompanied by Sebastian, went inside their office.

Musica's eyes grew big when he saw her. He got excited inside. "So pretty!" he thought. But he just looked calm and professional outside.

"Good morning, Ms. Rinth," he greeted. "Have a seat."

Then they both sat down on respective seats.

"Thank you for scheduling me early in the morning, Mr. Musica," she said.

"Sure thing. And, please just call me Musica."

She nodded and said, "Actually, I would like to request specifically for Clarence. He's working here now, if I'm not mistaken?"

Musica was taken aback so he took seconds to reply. "Oh, yes. May I know how did you know? And how did you know him?"

Abie subconsciously averted her eyes for a second but quickly looked back at him. "He has helped us lately. I haven't thanked him that time. So I thought of going to the convenience store where he was working. But the personnel there said that he had already resigned for a month now and told me he was now working here."

"Oh, I see." Musica nodded affirmatively. "I read your request. A temporary driver and bodyguard for a week. ASAP. Is that right?"

"Yes. Is he free for the request?"

"Yes, he is. We just finished our latest job. I will tell him immediately. Will let you know within the day."

She smiled. "That's good to hear. Thank you."

He smiled. "You can't count on us for a secured and worry-free life everyday."

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"Why didn't you tell me that you know someone so prominent?" Musica, with arms folded in his chest, frowned in irritation at Clarence, who had just got back from the grocery. "Moreover, she's so pretty and hot! You sneaky and naughty one!"

Clarence looked confused. "Hm? What are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb and innocent before me. I'm talking about Abigail Rinth. She just came here requesting for you specifically to be her temporary driver and bodyguard."

"Abigail Rinth? Who's that?"

"She's the only daughter of the owner of the Rinth's Hotel Group in the country."

Clarence's face looked like he was scanning his memories. "Rinth... Ah! That's the hotel where I found Ms. Abie that night. So her full name is Abigail Rinth."

Musica's eyes widened in surprised. "You even call by her nickname: Abie? Plus what hotel she was staying that night?" He then looked at him with a teasing and naughty face.

"So, you were already on that level, aren't you?" Musica nodded in agreement to his own assumption. "Well, it's normal since you are also a man. Yes, yes. I can understand."

Clarence on the other hand, had become more confused. "I can't follow you anymore."

"You don't have to be ashamed about it. Plus it looks like she had taken a liken to you. I'm so proud of you, man."

Clarence shook his head in retirement and proceeded to the dining and put the grocery items inside the fridge.

"I finally get what you mean," Clarence said. He looked a little mad at him, narrowing his eyes and his brows furrowed together. "Her driver was looking for her because he thought she was missing. I just helped the old man find her because I got to remember her scent from the engagement ring I found along the way."

"Engagement ring?" Musica thought aloud. "Ah! That's right! While I was still in the corporate world, I heard news that Mr. Rinth's daughter got engaged to the son of his major's stockholder and family friend."

He then realized that Clarence still looked a little mad, which was very unusual. He covered his face with a palm, and he waved the other hand at him. "Sorry. I'm really the only one here who has a dirty mind."

"But anyway," Musica continued. "Can you start tomorrow?"

Clarence simply nodded as yes.

"Good. I'll tell her now." He took out his phone and sent her an email and instant message.
He then turned back to Clarence. "Is it okay if we post your photo in our site and other social media platform?"

"You mean on the internet?"

"I've been thinking if it won't harm you and her if your pic will appear online. The cyber world can reach every nation that has internet."

Clarence's face brightened. "Then, if she has internet she can see my face? That way she can reach us through our contact number?"

Musica winked. "That's right."

"Why didn't you suggest that earlier?"

"I have two concerns," Musica said as he raised two fingers. "One, your identity might be exposed globally, if there are people who will use your photo for bad or illegal purposes. Two, her. If she doesn't know she had a brother on the first place, it would be useless."

"I don't mind at all," he said with determination. "I will do anything even if my name and identity be at risk."

"Well, I just stated a 'might be' scenario, so I don't think we can worry on that a lot.  Well, then, since you will be busy this week, let's have a photoshoot later. Sora will also be back in a while. And so, let's accomplish our missions smoothly and efficiently so we can gain merit, likes, shares and more recommendations. We can be famous and that can lead us to your unknown sister faster!"

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Clarence wore a full dark gray suit, with white polo inside and a necktie. He looked so neat and undeniably gorgeous in that suit. He went to the address Musica had told him. He was greeted by Sebastian and instructed him about her schedules and other things he must do as her new driver slash bodyguard.

"Abie's long time bodyguard was in and out of the hospital for more than a month now," Sebastian said. "Her father hired a replacement from the same agency but she's not comfortable with any other men, more so if they are just new to her. She had to bear with it or her father would scold her again."

"When she went to the convenience store where I first met her, I thought she was alone."

"When she's with Sir Rye, she would ask them to go back because he would be driving her home instead."

"Oh... I see."

"She specifically asked for you. She normally doesn't do that because she just got along with her father's will. And I am glad about it." Sebastian smiled at the young man. "She believed you can be trusted. So, Clarence, since she personally chose you, and I also believe that you are a good person, not just because you willingly helped me back then, but because I can feel it from your aura, I leave her into your hands, okay?"

He smiled and took the car key he handed out to him. "You can count on me. Her safety is in the hands of an Argent Securities Agent."

Suddenly, the front door opened and Abie came out, wearing a red knee-length dress. She smiled so beautifully yet naturally at the two men. "Good morning, Sebastian. Good morning, Clarence. I'm glad you were able to take this job right away. Shall we go now?"