Chapter 97_ Crime

Back at the hotel, as Arya entered the room, she found it empty but found a rose of petals that led up to the rooftop. Trailing after it, she saw Kane, who sat at the center of the place on a clothed white chair with a table cover before him and champagne placed on the table with two glasses.

When Kane saw her, he welcomed her with a smile and said, “Welcome home, darling.” He handed her a chalice.

Arya smiled back and went around the table to sit opposite him. “To what do I owe the honor?"

Kane shrugged. "I just thought it was a good night to enjoy the view of the city with the most beautiful woman in the world.” He said, and Arya beamed at him.

"You are such a sweetheart.”

"Come on, it's the bare minimum. Since we got here, we’ve had to face so many problems that deserve to be treated.” Kane said as they clinked glasses together and drank their champagne. “So, any new developments at the office?” He asked after some moments.

“I might have found out who might be the mole, but I'm not sure yet. And I tried to help Marco solve his Evelyn problem, but...”

"But he's a stubborn son of a bitch, isn't he?" Kane completed her words, making her sighed.

"He’s the worst. He won't speak with Evelyn unless she speaks with him first.” Arya answered,

"She sings the same song, but don't worry. I have a plan." Kane said, and Arya looked at him curiously.

"What plan?”

"You will make a dinner appointment with Marco, and I'll do the same with Evelyn... and we will force them to meet.” Kane said,

"That's the most stupid and primitive thing I’ve ever heard since elementary school.” Arya said with a shake of her head.

“That’s what makes it genius. It’ll definitely work.”

"By the way, how did you convince her to kiss you?" Arya asked, tilting her head to the side.

Kane shrugged. “We had something going on before, remember? Though she seemed to have changed when I saw her with Marco, I didn't want him to end up with the wrong person, so I used my charms and teased Evelyn till she caved in."

"Okay, I’m sorry. Now that is the most stupid and primitive thing I've ever heard. But if that's what we're working with, your restaurant plan will definitely work.” Arya said, and Kane cocked his brows at her.

"I’m not sure if that's a compliment or an insult." He said, and Arya gave him a sheepish smile.

“Well….” The both of them chuckled together before taking their phones and putting Kane’s plan into motion.

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An hour later, Marco and Evelyn fell into their trap and were now staring at each other at the restaurant. “What the fuck is going on here?” Evelyn asked, glaring at Kane.

"What's going on is that I rented the whole restaurant, and I’m going to lock you two in.” Kane said, and Evelyn fumed.

"I’ll burn this fucking place down rather than share it with him!” She said, and Arya let out a small laugh, gaining her attention.

"That's your specialty, isn't it?" Arya said mockingly, making Evelyn direct her glares towards her, but before things could get heated between them, Kane came in between and dragged Arya along with him as he walked outside, locking them both in the restaurant.

Just as Arya and Kane stepped out, they heard dishes smashing into pieces and silverware scattering on the floor as more plates broke on the floor and walls. “This isn't exactly going as planned.” Arya said,

“Oh, it's not that bad. They just have some old tension to burn. We should go closer and see what happens.” Kane suggested,

"Don't you know that spying on other people is a sexual perversion?”

"Yes, but I also know that bringing two people against their will and locking them in a restaurant is illegal, so I want to make sure they don't kill each other. Let's commit another crime, my dear.” Kane drawled, making Arya laugh. They found a small, low-side window that they could use to see what's happening inside while keeping out of sight.

Inside the restaurant, between the broken dishes and screams, feelings were being poured out as well. “And I fucking hate myself for caring about you after all this time and after all your cheating.” Marco said, and Evelyn lowered her head in shame.

“I'm sorry, Marco. I thought I wasn't good enough for you.” She said in a soft voice.

"But... why didn't you tell me?"

“Yeah, sure, because you would have listened to me, right? Me, the heartless bitch? The one you have hung up on a thousand times? How many times did you slam the door in my face?” Evelyn said, tears gathering in her eyes.

Marco lowered his head, guilt etched on his face. “You’re right. I’ve been a self-absorbed idiot.”

Evelyn nodded. "Yeah, and I'm even more stupid than you... because I still love you.”

"I… I don't even know where I should start to apologize.” Marco said, and Evelyn stepped forward as she pulled Marco into an embrace, resting her head on his chest. She kissed Marco’s cheek, her lips moving closer and closer to his, until they finally met in a long-awaited kiss.

Marco kept her tight in his embrace, kissing her with growing passion, hungry and excited. It's like they’ve been waiting for this moment for years. “Oh, Evelyn, I missed you so much.” Marco breathed, picked her up, and put her on the table while they were kissing. A few plates were crushed on the floor as Evelyn wrapped her legs around Marco’s waist, devouring him with kisses.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long.” Evelyn whispered as she frantically kissed Marco, digging her fingers deep into his hair and holding onto it. The feeling between them at that moment felt new and familiar at the same time, like the past and the future were merging into that perfect moment.