Chapter 23: FIRST

Since when was he looking? Did he see how I was looking at him earlier? Fuck! So embarrassing!

I waited for Isaac to say something but he just closed his eyes again. But then he grabbed my hand and put it in his head.

"Do that again,"

Bloody hell...

What is this punk doing to me these days? It all started after his coded message.

I gave up contemplating when Isaac abruptly got up. He ran back to the car and left me there.

My brow instantly raised. What is he up to now?

He was gone for an exceedingly long time so I decided to take this time to think. About what I should do about my new life, would I live as Aizen? Or as Kamila?

A group of high school students suddenly squealed from behind, getting my attention.

My head turned to where the noise was coming from and didn't expect to see what I was seeing right now.

What is he doing?

Isaac gripped the microphone in his hands and looked in my direction. Don't tell me he's going to —

"Mi gatita, my wife," Isaac said through the microphone getting everyone's attention.

I waited for what he was about to say and when he did all eyes were on him.

"I'm nervous," Everyone giggled.

Isaac heaved a deep sigh and looked straight into my eyes, "Can I ask you out on a date?" he said, "Please." He continued when he didn't get a reaction from me.

I mean what the bloody hell! Can't he ask me out normally? Why did he have to go through this and make me feel fuzzy again...

Damn it! I can't control my smile! I turned around and calmed myself before answering but Isaac spoke before me, "Silence means yes," He said and pulled out a bouquet of tulips and gave it to me.

I never experienced receiving flowers before, maybe because I was a man before but now does being a woman makes you appreciate little things?

Cause, believe it or not, these flowers are enough to make my heart flutter. Fuck, what am I even saying?

After saying thank you, Isaac handed me a shopping bag and when I opened it I saw clothes.

"I know you dislike wearing dresses so I got you something comfortable that would suit your taste. Wear that," It fascinates me every time Isaac says something long.

Isaac gave me a sweater; I didn't waste time and wore it. After that, he drove us somewhere far.

" Where are we going? And what's the occasion? " I asked.

Isaac just smiled and stopped the car in front of a port. "We're going cruising,"

My mouth was left in awe when I saw the yacht waiting for us outside.

As we walked up the yacht, my eyes landed on the rose petals on the floor which were shaped like hearts. The wine was also present and the iconic tip of the railings was inspired by Jack and Rose from Titanic.

A pretty romantic place to hold the perfect date. Is this what he was thinking while his eyes were closed earlier?

"Do you like it?"

Who wouldn't? this place is great.

We sat down and watched the sunset and had a few little talks. It's nothing extraordinary, it feels like I'm chilling for the first time in my life.

The view is amazing, and the breeze is cool but the sweater Isaac gave me earlier nullifies it.

And talking with this man about anything that comes to mind is kind of fun.

I heard camera shutters and someone murmuring. I tapped my earpiece and said, "If you don't want your head flying then I suggest you get out of here right now Hudson,"

"But this was supposed to be a good scoop!"

"Scoot," He complained a few more before leaving the yacht. I'll have to confiscate those photos he took later.

"Mi gatita, can I ask for a favor?" Did he do all these cheesy things just so he could ask me a favor? Tsk.

What does he want in exchange? The authority for our organization?

I can't believe I fell for something so stupid—

"Can I hold your hand?" What?

Did he just ask if he can hold my hand? The fuck?

Blood instantly rushed to my cheeks after that.

W-Well if he really wants to then why should I decline?

I slowly raised my hand and put them in his. His hand was so big that my hands looked so little compared to his. It fits perfectly fine though, what a coincidence.

"Que Linda," Isaac said as a small smile crept on his face.

I really need to learn what language he's using. Who knows if he's cursing me right now or what?

Isaac's eyes landed on me so I quickly looked away pursed my lips and pretended I wasn't looking earlier.

"Do you know?" he suddenly asked.

"Know what?"

"Today marks our first month together," What? Today?

I spun around in a hurry and looked at him. The corner of his mouth turned up as he gently pulled me closer to him and embraced me with a warm hug.

He placed his head above mine and started humming a song that sounded so familiar yet not.

"Happy first month mi dulce gatita," I don't know what he said but it sounded sweet to my ears this time.

I squeezed in and rested my head on his chest. Why does this feel wrong but right at the same time?

But we were just starting to enjoy this day when we heard one of the engines exploded.

Isaac's eyes looked so serious so I guess this is where the fun ends. I pulled a Steyr M1912 and roved my eyes around the area.

I looked at the side of my eyes and saw Isaac talking to someone on the phone. After his call ended speedboats suddenly appeared next to the yacht.

Logan and the others hopped in and gave their respects.

"We found a submersible a few kilometers from here. We still have no idea who's behind this but it is safe to postpone today's activities and go home for now,"

Isaac eyed his men and understood what he wanted them to do. He then faced me and kissed my forehead, " I'll be investigating for a few minutes, you go along with them. Don't worry about me, "

" Who says I'm worried about you? Tsk. "I said rolled my eyes and walked away.

That explosion was in timing, if that didn't happen then I might have regretted something I shouldn't have done.

Anyway, let's ask Hudson what he thinks about this case.

"Hey! Hey! Do you know?"

"What? No! Just check out what I told you,"

Hudson let out an annoying chuckle, "Oho? Are you upset your date got ruined? HAHAHA!"

"Who's on a date?" Was that my brother? I heard Kaisen on the line.

"Oh, I think they're celebrating something important today. So, what would it be, would you share it with us?"

I can see Hudson's triumphant smile from here Tsk.

"Shut up! What are you even doing with my brother?"

"Oh, your brother's recruited me so I'm basically part of your organization now HAHAHA,"

Great. Just Great. So that's why he found out where we are faster than before.

"Anyway, about what you just asked. I found something weird,"

Something weird? What is it now?

"Well, you said that they detected a submersible a few kilometers away from the yacht right? But I've been monitoring you right after I left and I found no submersible,"

No submersible? Then what about that explosion? What caused that?

"And if you're asking about the explosion, I took a quick peek and sent a mini drone underwater but there's no damage on the yacht,"

Does that mean Isaac was lying? Why?

"I investigated a few more after you left and kind of got a few things on tape since I left a camera earlier before I jumped off.

Tsk. This dirtbag, I was wondering why he left after I said so, but as expected he left a camera behind just so he could watch.

"Just get to the point,"

Hudson cleared his throat and said, "Some guys have been following you from afar right after you left the grocery store. Remember the footage you made me look into? I saw that man talking to some thugs which was the one following you guys earlier,"

Why didn't I notice anything?

"You might be wondering why you didn’t notice anything when your observation skills are top-notch but to answer your question is that members of Caliber Mafia have been disposing of all the pests before they could even reach you both," Hudson said.

"But the boat ride was inevitable. Logan and his men just barely stopped another boat crashing on that yacht. That's the cause of the explosion. Dang! Caliber Mafia does work well," He continued.

It was that man. The person Luca was talking to on that alley. What is he up to? What's his motive?