Chapter 104 - Adjusting to it

Clara find herself staring at the ceiling of her room all through the night. 

She couldn't sleep. A part of her wanted to act recklessly. 

A part of her, wonder if she could get lucky and win the battle. But she knew the harsh truth, is the fact that if the luck didn't come as she hoped, then it's over. 

Everything seems to be getting out of hand. She quickly got over it because humans weren't good to her, but it's still wrong. 

Not everyone are bad, which present Gregory juicy soul to consume. Because some treated her badly, doesn't mean she should be cool with them dying one after another. 

7 girls within a month. Those poor parents. 

After having her dinner, these thoughts occupied her mind once again, as she laid down on her bed. 

Hours rolled by, without a better solution to Gregory's case, unless taking it slowly like she planned from the start. 

This went on and on. She didn't know what made her snapped her head towards the direction of the wall clock. 

"What!" she exclaimed in shock. It's already 4:40 am.

She couldn't believe her eyes, which made her sprung up and check her mobile phone. It's the same.

Leo leave for work at exactly 6:00 am, which means she has less than two hours left. 

If not for her new schedule, she will endure and take him to work, before coming back to rest. 

She quickly set her alarm to 5:30am. Even 30 minutes sleep do some good to the body. 

But it didn't seem to work the way she wanted. She tried to sleep, but her mind drifted to her conversation with Leo, making her realize this is really happening. 

She will be stuck with him till working hour is over. She frowned, before taking out her phone. 

She decided to watch the video he suggested. Not to be a good bodyguard, but to make sure he's also doing like he should, as a boss and not overstep his boundaries. 

She punched in the keyword 'bodyguard.' 

She felt like she's insulting herself, if she write, 'how to perform the role of bodyguard.'

She saw a movie titled bodyguard displaying, same as comedy skit related to bodyguard and all. 

"That's not what I'm looking for, you fools." she groaned in frustration.

She finally see what she's looking for, after scrolling down through the clips relating to the movie title 'bodyguard'.

It was just as she thought. She's pleased that most of them wear a serious expression. There's no joking around with the boss or ridiculous interaction. 

All she needed to do is protect him. She could do that by not opening her mouth or moving her head. She only needed to concentrate her power at their surroundings.

"Seems it's not as bad as it sound." she muttered to herself.

She began watching clips after clips, seeming to find the job more fun than she thought. She ended up playing the short clips uploaded from the movie. 

She giggled as her head played the scenario where she's playing those thrilling roles. It looks fun, except that she's doing it with the wrong person. 

His face alone will make her excitement vanished. All she will ever care about is getting it over with. 

She was about to play another one, when her alarm startled her. 'so fast?' she questioned in her head. 

Getting off bed, she quickly began preparing herself, because she must be waiting in the car before her so call boss shows up. 

...

Leo wasn't any different from Clara. The only difference is the feelings behind it. 

He only slept for a few hours. He just kept smiling at himself like an idiot. His head imagining those priceless expressions he's going to be awarded from tomorrow onwards. 

Those glaring and finger pointing. He chuckled at the thought of it. It makes him feel bad in the beginning, but he's kind of adjusting to it now. 

Getting himself prepared for work, he was dressed in a black tuxedo, hair permed all the way back, to give a nice feast to onlookers without the obstruction of his hair. His deep black eyes seems to appear more sexy this morning, as if going on a seduction hunt. 

"Leonard, you're crazy." he mumbled, as he found himself checking himself out in front of his standing mirror, while practicing different facial expressions to not sell himself out to Clara. 

Getting outside the main residence, with Mick walking beside him, as they were discussing about something, Leo's eyes met with Clara's serious one. 

He smiled at her, but she didn't flinch. She didn't even seem annoyed. He mentally chuckled and wondered how long she will last with that act. 

The tension when he's leaving for work has relaxed. None of the workers were fired since Clara's case. 

They've even started getting comfortable than usual. Even though Leo's alright now, he didn't wish to put a stop to it. 

If they are given too many privilege, it will only lead to manipulation. They will misuse it, just like the one that poisoned him. His parents really treat the workers well, but one of them was still bold enough to poison him. 

Clara didn't think up these point, but still find it pointless that he's still acting like a king when, she's there to make sure he didn't have any attack. 

After ending his conversation with Mick, Leo made his way inside the black and white Mercedes Benz.

It was cool to be able to drive different type of cars, she only get to admire from afar, but whatever. Car is car. Driving is driving. It didn't feel that good when she had to frown all the way through the driving. 

To be honest, she's the one choosing the car from the garage. Leo isn't interested in switching cars like this, but he didn't mind, since Clara is the one choosing. 

The car she chose is the reason he smiled at her earlier. Tim made him bought it. 

He hasn't driven it more than twice since then. Getting closer to her, "good morning boss." Clara said, which made Leo raised his brow. 

'Someone is taking her job seriously.' Leo mentally chuckled, but still replied to her greetings. 

Just as he suspected, she remained mute since then. The drive to the office was a silent one. 

She didn't say anything, while Leo didn't seem to mind. Clara thought he's going to say something, so that she could ignore him, but he didn't. 

This made her look at him through the rearview mirror, and was shocked that their eyes met. 

Leo smile softly and look away, before she could even frown or give him a certain expression.