My bodyguard is a Handsome Bum
Fear in the Elevator

Van sat in the cafe alone, enjoying a glass of americano coffee that he had ordered earlier. It seems like enjoying coffee is one way to get rid of the tired 28-year-old man. Especially about Lara's attitude that her mood likes to change quickly makes her confused. "Why do girls scold me so much?" Van went back to sipping his coffee. The aroma of coffee is very soothing for the lovers, so it does not feel it turns out that Van coffee cups have begun to run out in sync since earlier. He sipped the rest of the coffee one last time and hurried away.

Before returning to the office, Van took the time to enjoy a cigarette first in the smoking area. When he wanted to ignite his cigarette, Van's eyes were sharp like an eagle that caught a man wet who was looking for an opportunity to pickpocket. One of the female customers who was standing received a phone call in front of the cafe area was the target. Seeing the woman was not aware of being pickpocketed Van immediately acted, "Miss behind you pickpocket!" Exclaimed Van who then jumped out and chased the copet. Some people around there were immediately excited made.

**

It's not hard for Van to chase the pickpocket. He who has been a vagabond and used to live on the streets is certainly no stranger to all criminal events that occur in open spaces.

Van finally caught up with the pickpocket."Give me the bag back, and I'll let you go!"

"No way!" The pickpocket won't hand him over.

"I said give, or—"

"Or what?! I'm not going to give it back. After all, the woman who owns this bag is rich, she will not fall poor just because she lost a little of her property right!?"

Van squinted his eyes at the pickpocket. Judging from the look on his face, it seemed that the man was picking up not because of intention, but because he was forced to survive. Who in their right mind would want to be a criminal? Small people often do not have many options to live life. When the pressure gets bigger and there is no way of reckless things like stealing, pickpocketing, and even robbing is their only way to survive in this harsh world. But no matter how this country has laws, criminal acts are still wrong whatever the motive behind it all. "I don't want to do it again, just give me the bag right now or you'll regret it!"

"Never!" The pickpocket tries to run but unfortunately he faces a much more cunning and clever Van. The van deftly caught the man and locked his wriggle until he could no longer run. "Take off me damn it!" The man tried to fight but in vain, his fighting ability and strength were far below Van's. "Stop fighting me or I break your neck in two seconds."

Because of Van's threat, the pickpocket was cornered and finally threw the bag he snapped earlier. Van let go of the pickpocket and picked up the bag.

"Why is this world so cruel!" Said the pickpocket with tears. "My daughter's sick I just got fired from my job with no severance pay, I don't know where to look for medical expenses from? I just pickpocketed a rich man, I didn't hurt him, so why would I be punished if I got caught? Why is the fate of a little person like me always like this huhu..."

Van felt sorry to see the pickpocket, as a person who had felt hungry and had no money, he knew exactly the feeling of the pickpocket at this time. Van then approached the thief, "Remove your tears and take this!" He gave a few hundred dollars to the pickpocket.

"Is this for me?" Ask the pickpocket in shock.

"That's for you, take it and go with a happy face. You don't want your daughter to see you come home with such an ugly sad face!"

The pickpocket was moved and hugged Van's leg while thanking him. "Sir, thank you for being so generous that God will always bless you."

"Ah let go! Go before I change my mind."

"Good sir, thanks again!" The pickpocket left with some money given Van.

**

The woman was still waiting near the cafe she intended to call the police. "There's no need to call the police your bag's back in one piece" Van gave the bag to the owner.

"Oh finally this bag is back, thank you very much sir." The girl was stunned as she looked directly at Van's face. Wow he is so handsome, praise the woman inwardly.

"Well Miss then excuse me, next time be careful."

"Sir, wait a minute!" The woman stopped Van who was about to leave.

"What else is it?" Van turned around.

Suddenly Van's phone rang "Ah sorry I have a phone." Turns out the call from Lara was a sign that Van had to leave immediately. "Miss I'm sorry, but I have a much more important call at the moment so next time we'll talk." Van finally left while receiving a call.

"Basic stupid! Why don't I ask her name first!" The woman grumbled because she did not get acquainted. "But take it easy I will find you again my handsome man" he said confidently.

**

After the meeting to discuss the contracts of several clients in the meeting room, Lara asked Miranda when she was scheduled to meet with the Appletree brand?

"That's why I've scheduled Miss to meet with Appletree on Monday, and for another meeting I've scheduled about a week to go."

"All right."

"Oh yes Miss about Mr. Jeden Lee's return tomorrow—"

"That's me handing you Mira, I told Jeden that tomorrow you'll pick her up at the airport. After you pick him up we'll have a meeting at the cafe near the office." Lara wants to know what Jeden has got after a few weeks in Tokyo.

"Well then excuse me first. If it's Miss, do you still want to wait here alone? it's already night..."

"I-I'll be down in a minute."

"I'm sorry I can't keep Miss here."

"It doesn't matter Mira, just relax."

"I'll excuse you then, good night Miss Lara."

"Night" Miranda left while Lara still did not leave the meeting room. "Van why haven't you called me back yet?" Gerutu Lara saw the screen of her phone never call from her bodyguard. Bored and afraid to wait alone in a quiet room, Lara decided to just go down to the lobby.

**

Lara walked in the corridor of the office that was already quiet, she was waiting for the elevator to arrive. Seeing the atmosphere around Lara felt this office that night was scary. The girl tried to break her fear by humming. "Come fast elevator you're coming!" Lara hates being alone in a quiet room at night. Again Lara tried to contact Van but could not, it looks like the bodyguard's phone is dead. "Oh come on, the elevator's open!"

DING!

Finally the elevator door opened, Lara immediately entered the elevator and pressed the down button. When the elevator went down one floor the elevator door opened, then someone with sunglasses and hoodie covering his head entered the elevator. At first Lara was happy because she was not alone anymore, but then she realized that she looked suspicious. Lara stood away.

Come on quickly to the ground floor!

Lara was really uncomfortable being in an elevator with that freak. And before long the man seemed to slowly approach Lara. Realizing that Lara tried to stay calm she should not look panicked. But the person approached her, Lara had to clench her hands tightly to endure the panic of fear. Cold sweat began to pour, Lara felt like crying as hard as she could. The ground floor was still four floors away, How is this? Van I beg you come I'm really scared!

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