The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Upon entering the house, they met Erick's parents inside.

"Oh we have visitors." Sarah said as she saw Bryan and the other guy who she just met for the first time. It was Charles.

She turned to Charles "Hmm May I know who is this gorgeous young Blondie man here?"

Charles smiled at her and he felt good about himself after hearing that. "Hello Ma'am, I am Charles, Elle's Boss." he introduced himself.

Sarah was a little bit bewildered. She didn't expect that Elle's boss would be visiting today.

Raymond greeted Bryan. He was glad to see Erick's friend and colleague. "Nice to see you here also Bryan."

Bryan also smiled at them "Hehe Elle invited me to come over Uncle." he lied.

Elle turned to look at Bryan. She looked happy as he was cooperating with her.

'Hmm Good Boy!'

Sarah noticed that Erick was silent. She bet that he didn't have any idea about the arrival of this two men today. She turned to look at Elle. She somewhat grasped what was happening here. She laughed inside.

'Hmm I think I can smell some vinegar here. Haha Oh my, my Son is capable of being jealous despite of his advantage. He is becoming more possessive of Elle.'

Sarah invited them to sit down.

"Honey and my dear son could you grab some drinks for our two visitors here?" The two men complied.

Sarah approached Elle. "Hmm Is this what you are worrying about this morning. You haven't informed Erick about them?" Elle nodded.

"Hmm, Bryan is okay. He knew him. But your Boss arrival today is what really bothers him." Sarah knew her son very well.

"Sorry Mom. I was about to tell him but I didn't expect my Boss to come this early." Elle looked at her apologetically.

"It's alright. I know you can handle my son. Go and get your boyfriend. Explain to him. Show him that he is the only guy that matters to you. It was just natural for a man to act like that especially if he sensed some competition. I think Erick was jealous." she advised her.

Elle was speechless upon hearing that.

'No Mom, you misunderstood something. There is no way that he is jealous. We are not actually in a relationship.' she thought to herself.

"Okay Mom, I will explain to him. Can you entertain our visitors for us while we are out?" Elle requested her.

"Of course. Don't worry. Just leave them to me and just focus on Erick. Just remember what I told you before. Trust me. It will also work on Erick." Sarah winked at her. Elle just gave her a grateful look.

Erick and Raymond brought some snacks and drinks. After giving the snacks to Charles and Bryan, Elle walked towards Erick.

Elle got closer to him and suddenly took his hand. She slide her hand under his and she intertwined her fingers to his, fully clasping their hands. Erick was bewildered with her sudden moves.

"Sorry guys but I need to take my boyfriend first. He promised me that he will accompany me today to buy some stuff. Could you excuse us?' She emphasized the word boyfriend. Elle pulled him towards the door not waiting for others response.

Bryan and Charles were at loss for words when they saw the scene. Elle just held Erick's hand in front of them acting so intimate. Sarah was satisfied and did a thumbs up sign at the reatreating back of Elle and Erick.

Erick just let the woman pulled him. He was looking at their hands which were intertwined together. His unhappiness a while ago was slowly dissipating.

His mouth twitched, and he was fighting a smile. He didn't want her to see him smile.

'Hmm if she thought that holding my hand was enough to cover up for what she did today, she was mistaken. I will not let her off that easy. She should exert more effort and explain to me, inviting her boss without telling me.' Erick reminded himself.

They were now inside the car. Erick didn't say anything and he stayed silent. Elle was secretly observing him on the passenger seat. She cleared her throat before she spoke up.

"Erick?" she called him

"Hmm?" He simply answered.

"I know you are upset. Can you hear me out first?" Elle softly said as she looked at him.

Erick stayed silent. He didn't turn to look at her because he was afraid that once he saw her apologetic face he might let her off easily.

Elle continued to explain. "I was about to tell you about my boss visit however I didn't expect him to come this early."

"Why did you invite him today? For what reason?" Erick asked her with a serious tone.

Elle didn't know how to answer. She couldn't tell him that Charles taught him how to cook that's why they had an agreement that he would visit today.

"I didn't invite only him. You see, I also invited Bryan. I thought the more the merrier." She lied. She used Bryan as an escape goat.

"I thought you are cooking today for my parents then why did you invite those two?" Erick really sounded unhappy.

"I want to thank those two. Aside from you, Bryan also treated me well. He also helped us a lot. My Boss also treated me well. Despite my condition, he accepted me and hired me. I just want to express my gratitude to them from doin this."

Erick frown upon hearing this.

"But when I asked you to cook for me you didn't agree. I even have to use my parents just to force you to do it. And now you are willing to cook for them." He really sounded like a jealous boyfriend now.

Elle was at loss for words when she heard Erick's complaint.

'Hmm, I think explaining like this won't work. I should try Sarah's advice.'

"Erick stop the car!" Elle commanded him. Erick was confused. He averted his gaze toward her. He saw Elle removed her seatbelt.

"Elle what are you doing? Fasten your seatbelt." Erick frown.

"No, stop the car!" She said stubbornly. Erick had no choice but to stop the car.

Elle got out from the car immediately and she walked towards the other side of the road. Erick's eyes widened. He got out from his car also and quickly followed her.

"Elle! Stop! Come back here!" Erick called for Elle. He ran towards her and grabbed her as soon as he reached her.

Erick looked at the girl helplessly. He panicked after Elle left the car and started to walk on the other side of the road. They were on the highway and cars were driving so fast.

"Are you planning to get yourself killed?!" Erick reprimanded her. He sounded mad but very concerned at the same time. His grasp which was holding Elle's hand tightened. His heart was still beating fast from nervousness.

Elle thrown herself to him. She wrapped her arms around his body. She hugged him tight.

"I am sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Promise I will make it up to you. Just tell me what to do. Please don't be mad anymore. I am more grateful to you than any one else. You saved my life not only once but twice. You take good care of me even though you didn't know my true identity. You also promised to protect me. I can even sacrifice my life just to express how thankful I am to you."

Erick's world seemed to stop when he heard those words coming from her. Every words she says touched his heart. Now his heart was racing not because of nervousness but because of Elle's presence, her warmth, and her words.

Elle really had a different effect to him. It was now different from how he felt towards her before when he saved her.

At first, he thought he was doing this and wanted to protect her because of the justice that he believed in, that it was his responsibility to do that. He thought it was because of his sense of duty.

But now, he was not sure about it. It felt different. He thought that his personal feelings was now involved.

He felt uneasy every time he couldn't see her. He always think of her.

He didn't want to see her close with other men. He didn't want to see other men look at her with admiration just like what happened during Rose Birthday.

He wanted to possess her. He wanted to be with her, talk to her, spend time with her. He wanted her, all of her, more each day.

Erick hugged her back. He squeezed her, he wanted to feel her more. Elle could now hear the beating of his heart.

They already caught the attentions of some commuters, bystanders, passersby, and drivers. They stood out in the crowd. Two beautiful persons hugging intimately in the road side.

Some even stopped to continue watching them. Others took some pictures. They really looked good together, a very sweet couple.

Someone shouted "Kiss! Kiss!"

Other people also joined them. "Kiss her already!"

Other shouted "Say yes! Just get married!"

They were cheering and teasing the two persons that they thought were a couple. They even clapped their hands and whistles.

Erick and Elle were awakened from their own world and came back to the real world when they heard the crowd's cheering.

'Damn. Why there are so many people here!' Elle was astonished. Her face blushed when she heard what they were shouting. She burried her face to Erick's chest to hide her embarrassment.

Erick was also fl.u.s.tered seeing those crowds who were now teasing them. He just smiled back and nodded at them.

He looked down to see Elle hiding her face to the crowd. He let out a soft chuckle.

He whispered to her as he noticed that someone was also taking picture of them."Come. I think we have to go now. Before we became viral in the social media."

Elle nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I think so. Let's go? Btw, am I forgiven? Are you not mad anymore?"

Erick burst into laugh. "Yes! So don't act like that. You're so cute. I might comply with their request and kiss you here." He pinched her cute nose.

"Aw!" Elle's face reddened furthermore. She ran quickly towards the car to flee from him and the pressuring eyes of the crowds. Erick followed her behind while wearing a gentle smile.

"Wait! I think I saw that guy, he looks familiar. Oh! I remember! He is the famous detective. Erick Lee!" One of the bystanders said.

"Yeah! Look at the picture! He really looks like him. It's Detective Lee!"

"Yeah, I thought he doesn't have girlfriend."

"Oh, it's a bad news for other women who are still hoping for him. Now he already found the girl. They look good together. She's also beautiful. Too bad, I didn't get a clear shot of her."

"Who's that lucky girl, who catch the heart of the famous detective?"