Another Side Of The Universe

Chapter 49: Clashed Schedule

"So, what information did you get from Captain Albi?" Kaizo sarcastically asks as he fixes the collar of his Romeo costume.

"He's working at Circus Maxima and he's agreed to help us," Axion replied.

Kaizo looked at Axion. "Working?"

"He's a gladiator at Circus Maxima arena," said Axion.

"Any info about the black market?"

"I haven't asked him about that yet. I intend to dig from Venturi first before discussing any further with Al."

"Al?" Kaizo asks in confusion.

"Captain Albi's alias is Albus. So I just call him Al," said Axion as she walks away.

"She called her Al?!" Kaizo mumbled slightly furious at the fact Axion calling Captain Albi with a nickname.

Ramenman suddenly popped from behind Kaizo."Who is Al?"

Kaizo indifferently shook his head as he walked away.

Cirque du Stellar once again performed Romeo and Juliet. As Kaizo performs with Axion he notices something different. Her movement is more refined tonight. As the performance comes to an end, Kaizo and Axion stand side by side to wave goodbye to the audience. He noticed her looking around the audience seats. Kaizo watches her smile. He looks at the audience's seat. Captain Albi was there, at one of the very front VIP seats.

As soon as they reach the backstage, the rest of the performers come swarming Axion.

"Good work! It's another successful night," said one of the performers.

"Thank you," Axion replied.

"Aeosa, there's someone who wants to see you," said Phoenix.

They looked at the backstage door. Captain Albi is standing there with a bouquet of roses.

A dancer nudges Axion. "Well, look at that. Someone already has a fan," she teased.

"Hey, I think I saw him on one of the VIP seats."

"Looks like you have a big catch," said a juggler as he winks.

Axion shrugs. She runs towards Captain Albi.

"You came."

"I told you. Your voice is something that I wouldn't want to miss. And I'd be happy to take every chance I have to see you," said Captain Albi as he hand offered the bouquet.

"Thank you."

Kaizo clenched his fist as he watched from a distance.

"Team meeting tonight?" Ramenman asks, trying to distract Kaizo.

"Yes, meeting. NOW!" said Kaizo as he approaches Axion.

"Kassim!" Captain Albi exclaimed. He nodded.

Kaizo nodded back. "I see you've visited again tonight. Thank you for coming," said Kaizo. There's distinct anger in his voice.

"Yes. Oh, and this." Captain Albi handed over a computer tablet. "It's what you've asked.

Axion takes the tab. "Information about Circus Maxima."

"I hope it will help," said Captain Albi.

"Thank you, Al. This will surely be helpful," said Axion.

"Anytime."

"Well, then. Thank you for coming, Al. I appreciate your support," said Kaizo.

"I'll support you as much as I can," said Captain Albi as he bowed.