"I don't know, Alfred. I hope that won't be the case here but let's see how it goes then. That will determine how it would all go," Grey said truthfully. Alfred sighed. "I understand. I will give you a call later then," he finished and the phone went off. Grey regarded the phone for a moment. What if_ just what if she really had aborted it? Grey didn't want to think about it but he couldn't stop himself from going back to the question and trying to find answers to his questions. The sudden knock on the door jerked him out of his thoughts. He looked back, remembering that Aphrodite was at home. "Come down quickly, Grey. The food is ready. You should come down before it gets cold," she advised. Grey nodded once. "I will be there soon," he affirmed and hurried to have a quick bath. It didn't take long before he was done. Clad in black trousers and a brown t-shirt, he grabbed his phone and walked downstairs. Aphrodite was eating when he joined her. "You couldn't even wait for me."
Grey went into a shocking state for a moment as if he didn’t even hear what Maria said at first or maybe his ears were playing tricks on him. Maria must have definitely said a different thing. It was because he missed Caramel and the fact that he just received news of her disappearance. “What did you just say, Maria?” “A lady is here to see you. In fact, she has been here for a while and has refused to leave until you come back. She told me that she’s Caramel. Yet, I didn’t want her to stay until she told me to call Hercules,” she hesitated. “I knew only a few knew you as one. So, I agreed she must know you. That’s why I’m calling. In fact, she’s in your office,” she explained. Well, it was right as Maria doesn’t know Caramel as his girlfriend. So, there was no way she would guess that they have a connection to each other. “Are you sure it’s really Caramel?” Grey asked, to be sure. “Yes, that’s what she told me and I think she’s telling the truth. Though, she’s really looking so
“Why do you think so?” Grey demanded. Alfred went quiet for a moment. “You know what, I will give you feedback when I get all my facts together. Don’t worry about it,” he assured. Grey nodded once. “Alright. I will talk to you later then.” He finished and hung up. A soft knock sounded on the door. “Hello, boss. This is Maria.” Grey nodded once. “Come inside.” Maria opened the door and walked inside. “I came to submit these files,” she said and placed the files on the table in front of her. “And to also give you feedback concerning David. But-,” she hesitated. “Is everything alright?” Grey released a sigh. “I lost someone that’s like my mother.” “What!” Maria exclaimed softly. “I’m so sorry. Will you take the day off? I mean you shouldn’t even be in this place at this time of the day.” Grey thought for a moment. “I think you are right. I will take the day off,” he took his phone and looked up at Maria. “Let’s talk later, especially about David,” he told her. Maria nodded slight
Grey was shocked for a moment, coupled with confusion. He glanced back at Caramel. She was eating slowly, a bit unusual. Also, Grey noticed that she had been acting a bit weird but he simply thought it was because she just arrived or what she had faced in Seattle. “You think so?” Grey demanded. “I don't think so, I know so. My men are still looking anyway and I would always give you feedback. But I just called you to tell you this. Be very careful with her,” he repeated. Grey sighed, remembering that it was the same thing that Aphrodite actually said. “Did you tell Aphrodite anything about Caramel?” “Well, she was with me when my men were giving me feedback. So, she heard everything,” Alfred revealed. Grey let out a sigh again. “Alright, take care. We will talk later,” he finished and hung up. Grey sighed again, unable to decide on something at that moment. He felt stuffed. He was supposed to be happy that Caramel was back, why was he feeling somehow again? Well, he had to be c
Grey stared for a moment unbelievably. “Hello boss,” Emily called suddenly and Grey jerked out of his thoughts. “Yes, Emily. Is everything alright?” “I was asking if I could come over to your place-,” she demanded. Grey didn’t wait for her to finish what she was saying when he shook his head briefly. “It’s ok. You can do that. I will definitely call you later,” he informed her. Grey hung up and hurried towards the dog. At first, he thought he was asleep but when he looked and checked closely, he realised he was dead. And then, there was an empty plate beside it which meant that it was just done eating the food that he got for it. He squeezed his forehead in concentration. What was happening? Something was really going on. Could the dog have died of food poison? Something was still not going well and Grey found it difficult to think it through. If the dog had died after taking the food, then it meant that it was poisoned. If it was, then who did? Caramel of course? And then, he
"But why would Caramel want to kill you?" Alfred was still shocked. "I thought she used to protect you. I mean she used to love you and would do anything to make sure you are alright?" Grey nodded once. "Yes, she used to be like that. And like you've said, something must have happened. There's no way Caramel would want to kill me," he let out a sigh. "I'm starving. Is there something in your kitchen?" Alfred smiled. "I will just tell Ann to make something for you. What would you like to eat?" "Anything, Alfred. Emily will be here soon. I need her in this plan." he informed him. Alfred nodded once and walked inside. Grey relaxed, his head was calculating quickly. He wondered what Caramel was doing at that moment or what she was currently thinking. He loved her so much and didn't think he would be able to hurt her even if all she wanted was exactly that. The door opened suddenly and Emily walked inside. "Boss." Grey let out a smile. "Glad you are here, I need to explain what the
“W-what!” Caramel yelled suddenly that Alfred had to pull the phone backward a bit so she wouldn’t damage his ear drum. “H-how did it happen?” Her voice shook with a slight tremor to it. Though, Alfred didn’t want to reason it that much. Even though she sounded so unhappy, he still thought that she had something up her sleeve and wasn’t sincere. “I’m yet to know. I’ve called all the elders and we will notify them. But for now, no one should know about it and he’s still in the hospital,” he made his voice fade intentionally. “I don’t know what to do yet but I will let you know eventually,” he assured. Caramel sobbed. “I saw him a few minutes ago. Why would he be dead? You guys should do his autopsy,” she sobbed softly. “Maybe but that’s left for the elders to decide on. Bye for now and take care of yourself.” Alfred hung up and released a sigh. He was done with the plan. All they had to do was wait for the result. He walked back inside. Caramel was starting to get anxious. She sat
Caramel nodded briefly. “Alright, and who are you?” Emily smiled softly. “You don’t actually need that. I will just take my leave now since Grey isn’t even here. And I will advise you to do the same if you don’t really want Hercules' elders to find out about you,” she finished and walked out of the house. Caramel let out a sigh of relief. She actually thought it was over when she saw the person walk inside but she didn’t know she also had something against Hercules. They all do and the anger in Caramel was so big that she would kill Grey again if she had to. Her phone rang suddenly, startling her so that she jumped up in fear. She glanced at the screen and a sigh escaped her again. She picked up the call. “Hello, yes. I’m ready,” she responded and the call went off. Caramel rushed to the door and pulled it open to look at the car in front of the house. Everything was already prepared for and all she had to do was get herself out of the mess before it even swallowed her. She didn’