Raina snapped out of it.Chiding herself for being that way. She nodded yes to his question. "Thank you very much for saving me" Raina said gratefully.She then caught sight of his knuckles bleeding. "Your knuckles.You are bleeding" her voice tinged with concern.
The man glanced down at his knuckles. "It's nothing.....Take care and don't get into trouble." He walked away after saying those words.Raina was stuck staring at his broad back until he was no longer in sight. "I didn't even ask his name" she mumbled.He didn't try to hit on her like most would have done in this situation.He made an impression on Raina.And she hoped in her heart to see someone again for the first time in three years.
Raina was more grateful than she showed.Only heavens know what evil things this goons would have done to her.
Never again would she walk in lonely alleys.
She too, turned on her heels and left.She made sure to deliver a strong kick to the jaw of the red haired guy.A souvenir.
The man took out a handkerchief from his trouser pocket and wiped his knuckles.He got into a black Maybach 62s with tinted Windows.Blinding out someone not to see who was in the car.The car worth millions of dollars created a sharp contrast with the unpleasant,shabby neighborhood.
"You were right.There was danger and I fought them off." Luke reported as soon as he settled into the front passenger seat.The man in the backseat hummed in response.Absentmindedly toying with the rings that adorned his fingers.
Seeing the man's indifference,Luke did not report further. He seemed like he did not want to hear anything else.
The driver turned on the ignition.The engines roared intimidatingly and drove through down the street.The man caught sight of Raina walking briskly.That familiar figure, he could tell her apart even in darkness.
He eyes centered on the rainbow knitted sweater she was wearing.
How could he forget? She had knitted two pairs and gave one to him as a surprise.It was warm and lovely.She had sewed her heart in it also.He felt a sense of calm whenever he wore it in the past.That hand knitted rainbow sweater with a black leather jean caused a frenzy and ended up being ranked one of his best stage outfit.
Vernon heaved a deep,long sigh.
He shouldn't be thinking about old memories.He should be thinking of ways to force her into accepting that offer.