Chapter 48: Chapter 48

Marietta P.O.V

Today was going to be a busy day as I had so much work to do. I woke up early because of the alarm I set. Or else regarding my tired state, I wouldn't be able to wake up for the next two days.

It had been a week since on the nights I was practicing in the crystal world. Finally, my hard work had shown some results as I could do a few tricks with elements. I had learned many spells and as far as the sword was concerned, it was improving day by day. My defense tricks had very brilliant improvement and I bet I could win a street fight if we had to go again there. But my main element 'Omnipotence' was still out of my reach.

I took a bath and got dressed. I missed Anna so much because usually, she was the one who always chose my outfits. I sighed realizing I couldn't be weak If I wanted to give Anna justice. I would find her murderer at any cost.

It had been a week since that unbearable accident happened and investigators still had not found anything about the killer. Guess what? Blue-eyed was always smart and one step ahead of us. I again sighed.

Bre had gone on a boxing match. We all told him not to go but he didn't listen and said it was good for his mental state. Tomorrow he would be back as it had been five days already.

When I came back from the crystal world he had already left for the airport. So, I did not get the chance to met him, it happened so instantly.

I glanced at the mirror with so many lost thoughts. The last one was, who was preparing breakfast? Because the delicious fragrance of pancake was reaching my nostrils. A knocked on the door put me out of my trance.

"Come in." I said, picking my bag and phone.

"Princess, Sir would like to have breakfast with you." A maid popped her head and said. I raised my eyebrow at her.

Breakfast with Daddy! Something fishy was going to happen here! What was he up to now?

"Alright." I dismissed her.

I slid inside my shoes and trudged downstairs. I picked a simple dress today. It was black pants and shirt with a grey blazer, my hairs were tied in a fish braid while few locks were caging my face as usual.

I entered the dining hall and a delicious scent of pancake hit my nostril increasing my appetite. I sat beside Daddy and greeted, "Good Morning!"

"Morning." Daddy replied with eyes focused on the newspaper as usual.

Some regular maid served breakfast for me. I put the pancakes on my plate and took a bit. I couldn't help but moan at its taste. Today, there were extra soft and delicious.

When I made my appetite satisfied. I looked at Daddy. Whether to ask or not why he wanted to have breakfast with me. Well, we often ate breakfast together but today he asked me to join him.

"I have something to tell you." He said and I gulped, making myself ready for whatever he wanted to say.

"Yes." I said to continue him as without any reason my heartbeat increased.

I sipped coffee to relaxed my tensed muscles when he spoke, "Your personal bodyguard is arranged and he is going to stay with you 24/7." He told me and gestured his hand towards the door frame of the dining hall.

I was still holding the hot cup of coffee to my face and drinking it. Still, in the drinking process, I looked at the person standing with a grin on his innocent-looking face in the door. I choked the coffee back in the cup and started to cough vigorously. A maid who was standing next to me hurriedly took the cup from me and started to pat my back as I was coughing.

Daddy looked at me concerned and confused by my action. "Are you okay?" Daddy asked.

I brought a faked smile on my lips and then said, "Y...yes. Absolutely! I'm fine..." Then again looked at that person.

"Good. I have an early meeting today, see you in the office." He stood up and walked towards Mr. Personal Bodyguard and patted his shoulder then moved out of my vision.

I looked at the person carefully. Maids started to clear the table and soon we both left here alone. He was looking familiar but kinda different.

'No! It can't be him. This......is not possible, right? It must be my illusion.' I thought and again looked at that mischievous grinned face.

"It's not an illusion, princess. I am real." He said with a wink and I facepalmed.

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Sometimes the sun glowed so brightly that it irked your eyes. In the broad daylight, your eyes shined. Illuminating the color of eyes. I looked at those black eyes which were showing light signs of blue color behind those black lenses.

"What are you doing here?" I asked and crossed my arms in front of my chest in an alarming tone.

"Why you always ask the same question?" He asked mischievously.

"Walter??" I frowned with frustration.

"Yes." He simply replied.

I closed my eyes to take a deep breath and again opened them to looked at him, with a serious questioning gaze. We were standing on the backside of the house. I grabbed the collar of his three-piece black suit and dragged him here through the only way which led to the backside.

"It's not my fault. Peter did this." Walter put his hands up in defeat and finally spoke. "He said that I should go there as a human and then stay with you to protect you from all kinds of danger." He added.

"But it's not safe. What if someone finds out about you....then?" I asked. Of course, I did not like that idea.

"Trust me. No one ever can." He chuckled and I exhaled.

"Don't be angry with me. Just look at me." He gestured his hands to his face. "Look......what they had done....." He said with a pout and I laughed.

Then I examined him from head to toe and despite my all attempts not to laugh. I burst into laughter.

He whined and then said, "Don't laugh."

"Olivia and Lilly took all revenge at a time." He winced and added, "You know, when I have to look in the mirror after they completed the experiment on me. I screamed then laughed then cried. I was so confused to give a reaction at their deed."

"Ok sorry," I said and again burst into laughter.

He was totally in a new version now. His blue eyes were hidden under black lenses. His white shiny long hair was now in a short human messy haircut with brown color giving him a cute yet cool appearance. His ears looked humanly and by the getup of dressing style, I had to admire him. He was looking so cute and extremely handsome.

"You're looking quite human," I commented with a thumbs up.

"I know, I don't even recognize myself, I wonder how you identify me?" He asked and I smiled. I didn't know, it took only a few seconds to recognize him.

"So, now?" I asked.

"I'm going to stay with you. Plus I can help you find that killer." He said and I thought. 'Yeah maybe, with the help of his powers.'

"Walter, Thank you for everything but who did your hair." I touched his messy hair to set them. They were smooth and soft. "It's appreciatable," I said.

"What's appreciatable?" I heard a loud voice from beside me. I angled my face to look at him and he was coming towards us with the speed of lightning.

"Who are you? Wait...what you two are doing here?" Veward asked and pointed at us. To my luck, my hand was on Walter's hair and he had a naughty smile on his face. I hurriedly took my hand back. Hollyshit!

"Nothing important sir," Walter replied in a manner dripping tone. "I am Walter, Ma'am Marietta's personal bodyguard and Mr. Max has given me an order to stay with her 24/7." Walter explained and Veward face went pale.

"Oh... I see..... 24/7.....hmm. Good." Veward replied with such long pauses and a disappointed voice. I barely controlled my laugh.

"Yes, sir." Walter immediately replied.

Veward ran his hand through his hair. That's something new. Then said, "I am here to take you to the office. Bre is back and he has something to tell us." He said and trudged towards the door without waiting for my reply.

Walter whispered, "He wants to take my hair off my head. Princess, I'm telling you he likes you." I jabbed my elbow in his stomach and whispered a 'Shutup.'

The drive was silent until I thought to broke it. "I thought Bre is coming tomorrow."

"He has already arrived and wants to investigate on his own about that yacht accident," Veward replied with focus fixed on the road.

"I know about the ship accident. Anna named women died with a gunshot." Walter said and then added, "Mr. Max told me."

After hearing that, the whole scene of that time reappeared in front of me. When I saw Anna, covered in blood. Her eyes were wide open and her mouth was tightly shut. Someone had shot her in the center of the forehead. I clenched my eyes at that thought and diverted my attention back to their conversation. Veward was driving and Walter was sitting on the passenger seat.

"I have an idea." Walter said and with a frowned Veward looked at him.

"You guys can make a suspect list and call those people for an interview about that night and I can......." Veward cut him. "Mr. Bodyguard, investigators had already taken that."

"Then do it again. I can help you this time...." I gave Walter a dead glare to shut his mouth. He cleared his throat before adding, "I'm a good expression reader."

Veward humorlessly laughed and sarcastically said, "Really!"

"What I am thinking right now?" Veward asked, raising his eyebrows.

'No Veward. Don't do this. He will tell you.' I thought and looked at Walter who was smirking.

"You want to throw me out of the car." Walter chuckled.

"Silly guess!" Veward smirked. Of course, how could he stay away from the stupid smirk competition?

"Okay, now?" Veward again tried to test him.

"Ah! Sir thanks for the compliment but I'm not an idiot!" Walter laughed and then seriously said that word 'Idiot!'.

"I don't think so," Veward smirked.

"Sorry to disappoint you but you have to bear my appearance because I'm going to stay with Ma'am 24/7." Walter winked at Veward. Who's face became pale at hearing that. I knew he again read his mind.

"Stop saying that," Veward said.

"What? 24/7?" Walter grinned.

"Okay enough!"

"About 24/7? Okay, sir."

"You!"

"Yes, sir."

"Okay, stop it guys!!!" I yelled and there was a pin drop silent in the car only for two to three seconds. Then Walter and I burst into laughter, after almost three to four seconds Veward also join us in laughing.

Walter was irritating Veward and actually, it was working on him. Veward cursed, "From where Uncle Max found that joker?"

"Don't even try to guess!" I grinned.

We came to the office and first off I completed my all work which was done after continuously working for four hours. While Veward and Bre went to met their friend to get some information about the user of that unknown email. From where I got all the messages and threats.

Walter stayed with me all the time like an original bodyguard. He even called me 'Ma'am' in front of everyone. Now, only a meeting with Darren was left about our project. I already called him to my cabin so we could discuss everything.

The work was progressing at an admirable speed. Now only a few things were left and then we had to done its interior and arranged a professional crew of hospital employees such as doctors, surgeons, nurses, and the rest of the people. Honestly, I was so excited about it as it was my first ever project. Also, it was going to benefits morally and professionally.

About Caro, so today she launched Amino's new winter collection which occurred big breaking news. And Amino again trend on the internet. The new collection went viral like a fire only 3 hours after launching.

I sat on the chair and looked at my remaining schedule, only one meeting was left with Darren. Finally, after the meeting, I could go to Bre and discuss what we were going to do next. Then at night, I had to go to the crystal world for training.

A knocked on the door put me out of my working list and I looked at the person who just entered. He was wearing a blue three-piece tuxedo, looking perfect as always. His hair was gelled back and his blue eyes were matching with his dress color. Both were blue, dark-deep blue.

Wait.........What did I say?

"What happened?" Darren asked, sitting on the chair across me. "You look lost in some deep thoughts." He added.

Deep thoughts. Yes, right - a really deep one. Why didn't I notice it before? His eyes.......

"No, nothing." I lied. I did not know why? I looked at Walter who was standing at some distance from our desk.

"Are you sure? You're not looking fine." He said but I nodded and assured him with my fake smile.

"Let's start." I said as we proceeded with our meeting. Time flew like a wave of wind and when we were done it had already passed two hours. It was time specialty that it always flew away and never wait for anyone.

"So, in one or half month, hopefully, before Christmas we'll do its inauguration," Darren exclaimed excitedly with a wide smile.

"Yeah." I, myself, was really excited too because that was my first project. Besides, it was really important for both companies.

"Marie, I was thinking if we go can at dinner this weekend." Darren asked, standing up to leave.

Where that came from?

"Are you free?" He again asked.

"W...well, I don't know." I shuttered. Actually, I was confused. I did not what to say 'Yes' to make Veward a walking angry dragon and if I said 'No' without any genuine reason it would be rude. But honestly, if I listened to the voice of my instinct then it would be a straight 'No'.

'I think I don't trust him anymore.'

"You..." His phone rang and he looked at it then said, "I gotta go now. You'll inform me if you are free and want to go." With that, he answered the call and left.

I walked towards Walter. "I'm confused." I said with a weird thought.

His eyes were telling me a tale in a whisper but that whispered was so low that I was afraid of misunderstanding between hallucination and reality.

"I know," Walter said and looked at me. "Stay away from him. I don't like him."

Same line as Veward. I frowned.

"Why?"

"I don't know. I'm having strange vibes from him." He shrugged. Well, to be honest, I was feeling something strange too.

He said with a pointed finger in a threatening tone, "You must listen to me!"