The Black Scorpion
Ch. 3

Hours later, Aaric was seen getting ready for his meeting with hotel owner Schlafen. He is indeed an ambitious man, coupled with his three-headed age, adding to his ambition to spread the wings of his company. His ambition is of course because of his affection for his two nephews, Maria.

Abel and Damian had been driven home earlier by Nikolai so that Aaric could calmly continue his work. The door was knocked and when it opened, Savannah and Gio were already standing neatly waiting for the boss.

"Are you ready, Mr Aaric?" gio asked while holding back a laugh.

"Don't insult me, Bellagio."

"I told you how many times don't call me Bellagio. Call me Gio."

"Alright, Gio. You're so noisy."

Savannah just smiled a little at the behavior of her boss and best friend. Aaric asked for fifteen minutes to get ready. That night Aaric looked handsome with a white shirt paired with a black suit and a blue tie dongker coupled with hair neatly styled with hair gel, adding to his stoutness. After finishing smoothing out her appearance, Aaric sprayed her favorite masculine scented perfume. Making sure nothing was lacking, the man walked out of his room.

"Looks like you're ready, Mr. Casanova," chirped the cynical Bellagio.

"You are very noisy, Mr. Bellagio," replied Aaric.

"I told you to call me Gio" said Gio.

Aaric just laughed at Gio's annoyed tone and stepped towards the elevator while Savannah and Gio followed him from behind.

"Nikolai has prepared the car downstairs, sir," Savannah said politely.

"There's no need to be so formal with me when there's no other employee, Anna. You are my sister anyway."

Not many know that Savannah and Aaric are half-brothers. Savannah was born from the rape of Aaric and Maria's nanny. In order to save the nanny's self-esteem, Aaric and Maria's parents decide to make Annette, their second nanny a part of the family. Aaric and Maria's mother allowed their father to marry Annette even though it hurt him. After both Aaric and Maria's parents died, Annette replaced Aaric and Maria's mother and father. The woman serves Laurent's family without asking for anything in return, only asking that the life of his only daughter, Savannah, be guaranteed.

Following his parents' messages, Aaric makes Savannah his personal assistant in order to be monitored by him and Nikolai. Aaric always took care of her because after all the woman was his half-sister, who could replace Aaric's longing for Maria, his younger sister. Only those closest to Aaric, including Nikolai and his two best friends, knew this story.

"Sorry brother. I'm just not used to it yet" replied Savannah nervously.

"Customize yourself. However you are my sister and I am your brother. I'll always look after you like I've been looking after Maria all this time."

Savannah simply nodded and Aaric stroked the head of Savannah as he stroked the head of Mary first. For a moment, he missed Maria.

"Mary, are you okay there?" aaric said in his heart.

Arriving at the building lobby, Vellfire's car had stopped at the lobby door with Nikolai behind the wheel. Savannah boarded and sat in the front passenger seat next to the driver's seat while Aaric and Bellagio sat in the back seat. The car split the night road in silence.

Arriving at the Schlafen hotel, Aaric and his entourage are greeted by Mr.'s personal assistant. Schlafen, the owner of the hotel. After handing over the car keys to the lobby to get Aaric's car parked, Nikolai followed them all to the owner of the hotel on the top floor.

Ting.

"Aarics. Gio. Welcome to my hotel which is not this much," welcome Mr. Schlafen greeted the two of them with a hand.

"You could have, sir. Your hotel is amazing," praise Aaric welcome greetings from Mr. Schlaffen.

"Please sit back and enjoy the view" said Mr. Schlafen asked his servant to pour wine on his four guests.

"Include this Savannah, my personal assistant and Nikolai my bodyguard" Aaric pointed to Savannah and Nikolai.

They both nodded at Mr. Schlafen who was reciprocated nod by the owner. Aaric and Mr. Schlafen began talking about business, leaving Nikolai, Bellagio and Savannah alone. Bellagio chose to call his wife and spend the time while waiting for Aaric. Stay Savannah and Nikolai both so make the atmosphere a bit awkward after what happened last afternoon.

Finally Savannah chose to look at the city at night while carrying her glass filled with wine. He stood up while clucking in amazement at the flickering lights down there unconsciously Nikolai was already beside him.

"You like it?" asked Nikolai with a heavy voice.

Savannah surged in shock and distanced herself slightly from Nikolai then nodded.

"I can't hear you" said Nikolai without looking.

"Yes. I like it," Savannah replied rather curiously.

Nikolai raised his lips slightly to hear Savannah's sniffling voice as he answered her. They both stood in silence until the Bellagio approached them.

"Aaric is done with his business. You can enjoy your time here if you want. I'll ask Aaric and Mr.'s permission. Schlafen," said Bellagio with a stifled laugh.

Nikolai turned to give a murderous look and stepped away followed by a giggling Bellagio and Savannah behind him. After chatting and saying goodbye, the four of them went back down using the elevator accompanied by Mr.'s personal assistant. Schlaffen. Upon reaching the lobby, Nikolai exits first to pick up the car while Aaric, Bellagio and Savannah walk leisurely to the exit.

While waiting for Nikolai, Aaric gave Savannah points and then spoke to the Bellagio. Suddenly, from behind Aaric was struck by a woman who made the man's balance by and they both fell with the woman's position on top of Aaric. The woman clasped Aaric's coat firmly while she was covered in tears.

"Please. Help me," said the woman in a trembling voice.

From the corner of his eye, Aaric could see the hordes of people approaching him just as Nikolai stopped the car. Aaric immediately pulled the woman's hand to get into the car after Nikolai opened it followed by Savannah. Bellagio took his place beside Nikolai and without waiting for the door to close perfectly, Aaric ordered Nikolai to immediately step on the gas leaving the place.

When they thought it was safe, Nikolai's voice made them all look back at the car.

"We were followed" said Nikolai coldly.

Knowing they were still being followed made the woman who had been helped by Aaric even more trembling. Aaric asks Savannah to look after the woman and asks Nikolai to stop the car.

Seriate...