Chapter 21: Chapter 20: New teammate
I end up making enough breakfast for everyone. Minjoon, or rather Alexander in this world, and Riley decided to eat in the living to watch T.V. I followed them with a cup of black coffee.
Nick decides to join us an hour later.
" Hm, what's for breakfast?" Nick yawns coming out his room.
" French toast and coffee are in the kitchen." Alexander answers since I'm busy staring at Alexander.
Nick grabs some for himself and comes to join us in the living room. There's two couches, one was occupied by me and host. Riley was on the carpet close to the tv, leaving the other couch to Nick.
Alexander had his food on his lap leaning into my side. I had my coffee in one hand and the other hand that settled on him would travel from his shoulder, neck, and back down to his waist. It's fun watching him shiver yet try to focus on his food.
When they were done eating, Nick took the initiative. " We need to decide our next step. We either scatter across the world and wait for the heat to calm down. Or get back at our employer. You guys decide."
" I want the money owed to me!" Riley speaks up.
" I want to get revenge and my money." Alexander decides to go along with the original plot of this world.
" I'll do whatever Alexander wants me to." I say without looking up. Minjoon's cute neck is much more interesting than this topic.
" What?" Confused, he looks to Minjoon for an explanation.
But Riley cuts in, " Oh you didn't know?" She gloats. " They're together."
" Together?"
" Together, as in together together." She claps.
' Did the word 'together' change its meaning or something?' I mentally ask minjoon.
' You oldey.' He smirks at me then gets to the explaining part. ' It just means that we are in a relationship.'
" Well, it doesn't really matter just don't let it interfere with your work. Anyway since Alexander said he's in, I'll assume Oliver is participating too?"
Minjoon nods in confirmation.
" Alright, let's go." He stands up.
" Where to?" Riley asks confused. We were supposed to make a plan but now we're going somewhere?
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We're currently at a small theater watching... opera? No, it's more like opera being butchered.
" Her voice is aggravating." I grumble to Minjoon sitting next me. " It's comparable to a screeching cat."
" Pft!" Riley crackles. " True true." Riley, on my left, overheard me and decided to butt in.
" Why are we here, boss?" Also sick of this horrific acting, Minjoon asked Nick.
" Our ex-employer, Johnathan, is the one who brought us together in the first place. He knows our faces and strengths. We need a new face." He claps as the show ended. " Come on, let's catch her at the back door."
Sigh. We follow him out the theater and wait for the horrible actress to come out.
The weather was a bit chilly at night since we're in the middle of Autumn. I shrug off my leather jacket and put it on Minjoon. I place my hands on his cold ears. " Cold?"
" Hm-mm." He says stepping closer to hug me.
" Ah that's not fair, I'm freezing too! Where's my prince charming to warm me up?!" She sniffs, hugging herself.
" Hahaha." Minjoon laughs at her expense. I can feel the vibrations of his laughter. So cute.
Clink. Clink. Clink. The sound of heels on the pavement interrupt.
" Sophia." Nick steps forward to greet her.
" Nick. To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?" She smiles, glancing at the three of us standing behind Nick.
" Let's talk somewhere else, please." Nick leads her to our car, one that I 'found' for us after getting rid of the police car we had. He opens the passenger door for her and gets in the driver seat. The three of us get in the back. We head back to base I got us.
Nick and Sophia enter his room for a private talk before coming out. We settle in the living to wait.
" I seriously feel like a fifth wheel now." Riley pouts.
' That lady's the female protagonist of this world right?' Minjoon mentally asks me.
'Yeah.' I say as I grab a bowl of fruit from the kitchen to give him.
" Thanks." He smiles sweetly.
I pat his head in response.
" Alright, guys. Sophia has agreed to help us." Nick says happily walking out his room with her behind him. " Let me make the introductions. Guys, this is Sophia. An actress and swindler that I chased for 10 years when I was working as an insurance investigator."
" Hey, everyone. Pleasure to work with you."
I nod in response, Minjoon politely smiles, " He's Oliver, I'm Alexander."
Riley crosses her arms, " Actress?"
" Her stage is when stealing something. I've seen it before, so I guarantee her skills." Nick reassures us.
" Hmm. I'm Riley."
" Come on, people, settle in. We've got some planning to do." Nick claps his hands with a grin on his face.
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