Under his Mask: A Taboo Game

chapter 4: The Estate

Marcus arrived a few minutes late to their usual hangout club.

As he reached the private room, he noticed the door wasn't completely closed.

A playful thought emerge from his mind. He didn't go in immediately instead he stood not far.

He was silent his ears perked up to listen.

Inside, laughter echoed through the room.

He was very familiar at the people inside. 

'It seems the entire gang is here'

He then closed his eyes, with a silent spell he was able to see what is truly happening inside.

Natalie sat proudly at the center of the group, basking in everyone's attention.

At first just frowned their conversation was normal about doesn't seem to be something important.

'Was my instinct wrong? I was sure they will say something I shouldn't hea..'

"Honestly, Lucy should've just accepted my father's offer."

'hmm?'

Natalie gave a wicked laugh as she twirled the wine in her glass.

"People act like she's some untouchable actress."

One of her friends chuckled.

"But didn't she reject the investment?"

Natalie scoffed acting high and mighty.

"Exactly."

"Then she shouldn't complain when someone else gets the role."

"My dad practically financed the entire production."

"If she had just been smarter..."

Marcus stood silently outside.

His face remained expressionless.

His eyes show not a flicker of anger, nor a hint of resentment.

Only when the conversation drifted toward another topic did he quietly push the door open.

His expression adorning a docile and excited expression.

"Sorry I'm late."

Natalie's face instantly brightened.

She jumped from her seat welcoming Marcus with her arms wide open.

"There you are!"

He didn't rejected her touch instead he warmly returned it.

He looked at the crowd and gave them a nod.

"Hey everyone?"

Marcus sat along them and immediately stir the conversation the way he wanted.

"Tell me have you ever heard about vampire?"

He said as he rest his chin on Natalie's shoulder.

The people at the private room suddenly laugh.

"What kind of question is that?"

Marcus just laugh and said, "There is a rumors that vampires are known to be beautiful. What do you think is their type of men?"

With that the guys began speculating and joking around if vampires aren't instinct.

No one noticed how naturally the topic disappeared.

Marcus just smiled as if he never heard this earlier topic.

He kept guiding their thoughts in specific topics he wanted in information with by the time they already settled an entire case of liquor Marcus was already satisfied.

He lean in burying his face right into Natalie's soft chest...

He had already made his decision.

Later that night...

His communication amulet vibrated.

He had send a message to someone.

{Marcus: Let's do it}

A reply came almost instantly.

{Olivia: Finally}

Marcus calmly put on his facade as soon as he saw the message.

He subtly look at the girl beside him, a cold smiled flashing in his heart.

Finally the door swung open and a waiter put on a new set of drinks.

He then flick his finger, the light and music inside the room changing.

"Guys look new drinks!"

He wildly click his glass with others, his eyes glinting at every drop they drink.

Soon the music had finally died down.

Marcus glanced at the nearly empty bottle on the table before looking at Natalie, who was struggling to keep her eyes open.

His eyes flash concern he stood cradling her into his arms.

"...You can't even walk."

Natalie let out a lazy laugh.

She looked at him before poking his forehead.

"Then carry me."

Her voice sounded like a challenge and all Marcus could do is sighed.

"Okay little princess"

He sweep her off her feet, Natalie just giggle liking how gentle Marcus treat her.

"I'll call your driver."

"My amulet..."

She clumsily pointed at her handbag.

Marcus took it, there he saw a small rectangular bronze object with a ruby embedded at its center.

'So this is her communication amulet'

While the girl his arms buried into his neck, his swiftly tap the ring at his thumb.

A red glowing light emerge from it before blending in inside the gem.

'Hmmm? Something is blocking me'

He shifted his gaze and asked Natalie.

"...Password?"

She mumbled a string of numbers before leaning against at him again.

"Thank you"

He said before giving her a kiss.

{Marcus: The bug is in, do your worst}

{Olive: Oh, I will ^U^}

A few minutes later....

A black luxury mechanical car stopped outside the club.

The elderly driver immediately stepped out.

"Miss Natalie!"

The driver exclaimed in a hurry running into a figure he had grew accustomed to.

Marcus gave him a gentle nod then signal him to opened the door.

"Young master Marcus..."

"She drank more than usual tonight. We should take her home"

The old man bowed politely not even questioning his orders.

"By the way there is a gift for you on my pocket take it"

The driver fidget, but still obeyed he reach for the pocket and found a small trinket inside it.

"Thank you, young master."

He then raised his arm wanting to take Natalie from him.

But Marcus shook his head.

"I'll help bring her inside."

"...that.."

The driver was hesitant but face with a gaze he could tell what he could only look down and said, "Yes please young master"

The mechanical car move into the traffic and soon came a stop.

A pair of sapphire eyes look at the beautiful mansion, his eyes held no signs of what he was about to do.

{Marcus: Have you look into the estate's layout?}

{Olive: Yeah here I already marked the place you need to visit}

Marcus simply glance at his amulet. The malice was hidden by his mask, turning his gaze into a nervous man. He looked concern while he grip into the woman beside him.

The Lenigrad residence was every bit as extravagant as people described.

The car's door swung open and Marcus stride carrying Natalie in his arms

As he walk a familiar voice came in.

{Inside had enough security crystal to monitor every hallway be careful}.

Marcus just nodded then silently noted each one as he walked.

'Front entrance, four cameras. Then two bodyguards at the study'

'There is also motion sensors by the staircase'

"Interesting"

'I will ask her later'

The driver led him upstairs 

"I'll return in a moment, sir."

Marcus nodded.

Then from his ears a voice whispered.

{Ready?}

He nozzle into Natalie's hair then whispered, "Oh, I am"