"We've got a tail persistent little rodent. Probably snuck into the hotel by now". Peem said. He had pretended he didn't notice Adams trailing behind him as he walked into X hotels.
Ricky smiled sheepishly and stared at the bruises on his chest,shoulders and arms. He had deliberately over exerted himself by punishing those guys thereby injuring himself. "How long will these injuries last?"
Peem leaned forward to examine the wounds. "You should thank your rut and mating disorder,they drained most of your stamina. With your freakish healing ability. Its a miracle that you're still alive"
Ricky's smile disappeared. "It heals too fast. What if Mr Kant can't see?"
"Then let him take you home. Give Chang a break too. Get down to business. After this meeting,I need to go to the hospital. Thanks to Maxwell Kant,my secretary's under observation and still hasn't woken up". Peem said.
"Secretary Jackson?". Ricky asked.
"Mm". Peem replied.
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Adams moved closer to the room perceiving the pheromones scent that was so strong. "Orchid-scent. Must be around here". He mumbled and Maxwell immediately asked from the other end impatiently.
"Found him yet?"
"No"
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"Oh,Peem. I heard from the pharmaceutical development team that the targeted drug entered the formulation development stage. Overall progress has been going smoothly and they've also secured special approval". Chang Ping said.
"Yes. That's enough for today". Peem said bored and just needed the first chance to get away from that room. He stood up. "I'm leaving"
Ricky stood too. "Mr Kant will hassle you again". He arranged Peem's collar playfully and said. "Make sure to rest up. Get tough enough to take a beating"
Peem rolled his eyes. "You think I need to get tough for that?"
Ricky smiled raising his eyebrows playfully.
"Little psycho". Peem mumbled. He then turned and walked out the room.
"Byeee". Ricky called after him.
Adams saw Peem come out of the room and quickly hid himself afraid of being discovered. Chang followed after Peem immediately and they stood at the door taking off their nose masks.
Chang sighed. "These days have been rough"
"He used to be with Maxwell everyday. Leaving a rut partner is hard enough plus dealing with those assholes. With his temper,enduring this must have drained him". Peem said. He did so deliberately because he knew Adams was lurking somewhere near.
"Great summary". Chang played along nodding as they both walked away. "Don't do that again. Boss is in a mood. I spotted a tail"
Maxwell heard Peem's voice and hastily said to Adams. "If you can take out Peem Ronalds. I'll add another hundred million"
"Mr Kant,I'm a detective not a hitman". Adams protested.
"Bring him back by any means!". Maxwell commanded.
"I will"
Adams walked to the door of the suite and sabotaged the locks barging in violently.
Ricky who already awaited his coming stood in front of a large size mirror checking himself out but when he saw Adams through the mirror he returned to his pretentious method of acting delicate. He turned to face Adams gasping in fright.
"Shhhh". Adams put a finger on his own lips. "Don't be afraid. Mr Kant sent me"
Ricky looked like he doubted what Adams told him. "He sent you to take me home?"
Adams moved closer to Ricky. "Yes. Its not safe for you here. Come on,let's go"
Ricky hesitated. "How do I know you're not lying?"
Adams said to his ear pods. "Mr Kant, the target wants to confirm with you. Is it really you who sent me to save him?"
"Put him on the phone". Maxwell said his heart eagerly seeking Ricky's voice after a week of madness.
"Here you go". Adams gave Ricky one of the ear pods.
"Ricky! Its me Maxwell!". Maxwell exclaimed.
"Mr Kant!". Ricky almost cried.
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Maxwell called Adams to ask where they've gotten to. Ricky sat in the car hugging himself tight looking terrified.
"Where are you?". Maxwell asked.
"Almost there". Adams replied.
"Okay. I'll go downstairs now to wait for you". Maxwell said. He couldn't wait to see Ricky.
Adams stared at Ricky hugging himself. "Mr Kant,prepare a long coat. He seems to be cold"
"Okay"
The driver of the car suddenly turned back admiring Ricky who was putting on pajamas.
"Hey. Show some professionalism. You're paid for this". Adams queried.
The driver immediately looked away.
"Don't worry,if he stares again,I'll gouge his eyes out". Adams assured Ricky.
Ricky only blinked.
Maxwell rushed out of the elevator to the parking lot holding a big coat. He saw that they had already arrived and waiting for him. He quickly opened the door of the car where Ricky sat. He gazed at the Ricky who looked lost and didn't even notice the car door opening. He was staring at the space in front of him.
"Ricky,you're here. Let's go". Maxwell said softly and held out his hand to Ricky.
Ricky got out of the car his gaze lost. He didn't look up at Maxwell but stared at the ground hugging himself timidly.
Maxwell quickly covered him in the coat startling him. Ricky shook violently at the impact of the touch. Maxwell touched his face but he moved away his face in fear.
"Don't be afraid. Its over". Maxwell hugged him. "Let's go home. Shh. Don't be scared"
Ricky acted like he got shocked and pushed Maxwell away,like he was possessed. He hugged himself,scared of being hurt.
Maxwell moved closer to him and touched his delicate face. "Ricky look at me. Its me, Maxwell. I won't hurt you"
Ricky looked up like someone just recovering from an heart attack. "Mr Kant?"
"Yes its me". Maxwell said. "Its me"
Ricky held Maxwell's hand.
"See? Its me.". Maxwell said. "I can take you home"
"Is it really you?". Ricky bursted into tears. "Am I dreaming?"
Maxwell hugged him patting his back lovingly. "Its me. For real. Its not a dream. Ricky,I'm sorry. I was slow and made you wait too long"
Ricky hugged him back smiling mischievously. He had achieved his aim. Maxwell was head over heels for him.