As much as I didn't want to admit,I could recognize lukes voice anywhere,I couldn't make myself understand the reason behind it. Between our minor curse filled meetings I had gotten used to Luke's rough voice. I am sure I would be able to differentiate it among all the voices I had ever heard.

I felt rather stupid,of course,I should have looked inside the antique shop. That is the place where we first "met" but I just followed by what Lawson told me.

My feet hurt mildly but I willed my self to enter. The bell chimed giving away my presence and two set of eyes stared at me. Finally! I found him! Slouched on a chair with his arms crossed awkwardly on the counter top. He seemed as irritated as usual.

It was an awkward few seconds of silence since I couldn't bring myself to open my mouth. I knew that if I did, I would start yelling profanities at him, for running off like that and making everyone-including Lawson surprisingly-worry. I was holding on to my half bitten cupcake,the reason I'm mentioning this is because antique man gave it a look. Maybe he was hungry?(or offended at the cupcake?).

"Well I didn't expect to see you my grand daughter! What brings you here this late at night?did my boy send you to pick something else up?" Dawson asked,dimming the silence and awkwardness.

"Haha no sir,I was here to fin-i mean meet you because it's been a while haha." I pathetically answered,I was so close to spilling my reason but I didn't know how Lucas would react that I HAD to make up an exuse. Which was bad.

"Well give me a hug then! I am so happy to see you,these boys never visit me,I feel so alone in this shop. You should learn some manners from her young man." I smiled at how comfortably he spoke to Lucas and walked on to give him a hug.

I was about to put down my cupcake on the counter-away from Lucas mind you-but Lucas literally snatched it out of my hand and shoved it down his throat. I was just standing there dumbfounded. What the hell just happened rightnow?

I must've been staring at him,

"What?"

"What?what?!you just-you just ate my cupcake!"

"So?"

"I BIT it!"

"I was hungry."

"Why would you eat an already bitten cupcake?!"

"Are you deaf?I just told you_"

"Don't call me deaf!you stole my cupcake!

"I did not steal your cupake,I ate your cupcake there's a difference. There I thought Lawson hired mildly smart people. All of you are stupid, how fucking sad."

I don't care if I'm arrested but I want to stab him!I can not believe he stole my cupcake AND called me stupid!

I was going to retort to his comment but he got up from his seat and started walking past me,

"Where do you think you're going?!"

"If you shut up and follow I will drop you off to your place."

I think he's psycho. I do not understand him at all. Also,nice try I'm not following you to ?my home. He's probably gonna kill me and steal my things. I'm not taking the risk.

"I'm not going anywhere with you."

"Well suit yourself,I'm sure you'll find a nice taxi home with a humorous driver who will treat you to dinner, and then take you home."

"No I'm still not going home with you!I don't trust you!"

"I don't trust you either, for all I know you'd want to take advantage of me."

"Excuse me?"

"Advantage of me. Honestly,have you you considered getting your ears checked? What if you're going deaf?"

"Stop changing topics!I'm not going with you and that's final!"

"Okay." With that he walked out of the door and I stood their looking between the door towards Dawson. What just happened? And why did he insist on taking me to my house?

"Oh sweetheart,don't worry,my boy's gonna be back to pick you up!he's just had a rough night,nothing to fret about! " Dawson would have been sad if I told him that I really don't want him to pick me up. Also my lack of fretting for his rough night, his behaviour to everyone at the event had been appalling. I can't believe he was even invited.

It was gearing towards midnight, I was not that worried because it was still very bright outside and a lot of people were in the street. I did not fear Dawson doing anything suspicious,in fact he was trying to make me feel comfortable,I told him I should be leaving but inside I was welcoming the comfort. I'm still not used to the city, and it was the first time I took a cab. I had no way of going home,Jessy had a date with Dylan whom I met by the way,but that story is for some other time. Derrick and Sasha had some plans,separately from what I can recall. Lawson would've have murdered me for letting Lucas walk past me and not telling him. I also think Dawson did not have a car.

He brought a chair from inside and some biscuits. He was really trying to make me comfortable,I thought it to be very sweet.

"I'm sorry little one,I did not expect company this late!I would've set something nicer. "

"It's okay,I'm actually sorry for intruding this late,I should be getting home,now."

"No no,my girl!its too late now,I will not let you take a cab,God knows what kind of driver you'll get. I would walk you home but I am not feeling all too well."

Well I guess I will have to ruin Jessy's date after all.

"I don't thinking sitting here is a good idea,I guess if I quickly move out I can reach my apartment before it gets too quiet. I am sure I can easily walk home."

"My girl I believe you can walk home finely, but you my honor does not allow me, to let a young lady as yourself go out in this dark city by herself!"

Now I just blushed,Dawson mistook me for a damsel in distress kind,I have learnt self defence by heart. Maybe,at one point of my life I didn't care enough. I didn't think it important to learn to be able to defend myself,but not everything is black and white.

Not everyone and everything you come across will benefit you. you must break,turn to pieces and reform yourself. Kind of like the autumn leaves they fall die, and are reborn as new leaves in spring.

I am not a damsel in distress anymore ,but I am a human. I might as well be considerate of the old mans wishes . I would amuse him for a while, and as mean as it is would be, slip out when he goes inside. I will apologise later.

I waited and waited for him to move away,or something any movement. I was getting skittish.

He didn't move!not once in fact he kept going from story to another about his time I'm the army. I think a lot of what he was telling was but the twinkle in his eyes was worth it. He must've wanted to have a recent conversation for a while now.

An hour passed and I was still waiting,and yawning, and looking back and fourth from the door to Dawson. For an old man,he sure had stamina and he was standing.

"Well don't you have any stories you'd like to share?"

Yes I do,I want to share about how my bed and I have a perfect relationship. Which you are tainting, because I miss him now.

"What kind of story would you like to hear?"

"Well my girl,what ever you want to share,I am willing to listen-"

"-are you coming with me or should I drag you?!"

Lukas burst in from the door. This time me and Dawson were looking at him. Sadly,he did not have any cupcake for me to steal . how tragic.

"You are wasting your time,I will not be leaving with you."

"I am wasting me time,but you will be leaving with me. "

"Now now my boy,that is not how you talk to beautiful young ladies . you have to say 'please' first . "

Dawson piped in .

"I don't give a damn gramps, Lawson is the dolt who sent her in the middle of the night,he should be the one picking her up. I'm just making sure she doesn't die trying to do an unnecessary favor." (How kind of you,please notice my obvious sarcasm)

"I understand my boy,but she felt compassion for you,so she came all the way wanting to see for herself if you were okay ."

I do not feel compassion for him and I don't care about him either also,I'm sitting right here.

"Its okay. I will head home myself ."

Both of them were now looking at me,trying to decipher what the hell of was wrong with me. Dawson starting laughing again.

"Well you are a brave young lady,that is for sure! But trust me on this one,Lukas is a fine man,he will not be trying anything silly with you ."

"Gramps,I actually fear that she'll take advantage of me,I think she should go by herself ." Lukas replied . for once,leaving out the me taking advantage of him,he was saying something smart. I'm just gonna call Jessy, apologize for ruining her time and be home.

"Nonsense my boy!Carmen would be so very disappointed that I let you abandon a defenseless girl all by herself! You will take her home!" And then looking at me, "and you my brave girl will go with him,for my peace of mind ." I am not a defenseless young girl!

"But I -"

'Oh its because I'm an old man now isn't it?! The young generation does not care for me!"

"NO no!its not like tha-"

"You don't have to lie young lady!you don't have to listen to an old man!"

"No I'm sorr-"

"Its okay,! I understand,Luke my boy you can leave. She will not be listening to me! "

"NO! I will listen to you!I am going with him!" Honestly old man!

"Its okay if you don't want to. I will not pressurize you. " he looked like he was gonna cry,I could not resist anymore. I was doomed to fate of being killed on my way home.

Lukas looked his normal I hate the universe way. I hugged Dawson good bye and promised I'd be back. Lukas just walked out towards a silver car. With a driver sitting inside.

I walked turtle steps towards the car,Dawson was at the door of the antique shop,probably making sure I was actually leaving with Lukas and the driver.

A man,the driver jumped out of the car and held the door for me, at least some one in this city has manners.

I sat inside,with Lukas,completely uncomfortable . ready to punch his jaw if he tried something fishy. The driver smiled at me. He must've been trying to reassure me that all was well.

The engine came to life,and we were heading towards my house. Well the main road,and then I was supposed to tell him the address of my building.

"Pedro,file?"

Ah,so he must be Pedro.

"No sir ."

Lukas's jaw ticked,but maybe because I was with them he didn't speak more of it. I did expect a long stream of curses. Which,never came out of his mouth. I was surprised to say the least but I was sleepier, this night was way too much for me.

"Would you like to listen to some music ma'am? The traffic is rather rough,so it will take about fifteen minutes to reach your destination . "

"Oh,that's okay,you can play whatever you'd like to." I smiled at him. Luke just scowled. This Pedro guy is such a gentleman.

He turned the radio on low volume, and I'm guessing by the voice an Owl City long was playing. Personally I'm not a big fan,but occasionally this kind of music is bearable.

Luke didn't try to small talk with either,Pedro was humming the song. I was just looming out of the window wanting this ride to be done with.

I didn't get any of the people I was working with,other than David,he was rather nice. Everyone had an invisible agenda,everyone seemed so busy yet dissatisfied but maybe its just the night.

Fifteen minutes of me trying to stay awake and we reached my place . Pedro hurried out to the door for me, I am not used to having my doors opened so I couldn't help but blush. I hugged him and thanked him. We said our farewells and I started walking towards the building,taking out my keys. I didn't say goodbye to Lucas because I didn't understand how he'd react.

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