TRAGEDY AUGUST 13 '98
SECTION 036
“What? Oh, this morning? I was just following his orders. She said I had to do anything so she wouldn't be late for the set.”
“Lantas, did you do something that could harm him because of that? Well, your methods are completely different from most of the bodyguards I've met. Don't you know what the consequences of your treatment were?”
“We can't let a famous artist seem to be wandering around in a public place. What if something unwanted happens to her? Do you want to be responsible?”
“A bodyguard like you is asked to keep safe, but, look, you're putting him in danger.”
“You don't have to worry. As long as he's near me he'll be safe. Look, she managed to arrive on time on set, and nothing bad happened to her.”
“In fact, because of the incident this morning, he got a lot of exposure from the fans who met him on the train,” said Zaid raised eyebrows.
“Do you think your actions are justified even if the results are good? Jesus, you're making me speechless.” Anna won't budge.
“Listen to me, Miss Anna.” Zaid put his hands on the table. “Everyone on the train approaching Can Yemen is on my surveillance radar.”
“We boarded subway gate 114 at Iyla station. Inside, there are two female students who will get off at the station near the campus, viry.” station
“There are also some mountaineers who will descend the station near mount ararat.”
“And the rest are just some women and men office workers who are also in a hurry to go to their respective offices. I can guarantee no one harms my master.”
Anna swallowed. How could Zaid notice and know clearly, every single head that was inside the carriage? How impressive.
“Let me repeat once more my words. During the journey, the safety of the employer has been entirely my responsibility. Then, there's nothing else you should worry about.”
“No. I'm sure there must be a problem even if it's not big.” Anna shakes. Stay tight-lipped with her stance, even if she looks silly.
Zaid pulled out his smart phone. Open the tracker app. He could see where Can was wherever he went.
While Zaid was on set, he secretly fitted the pelcak on the watch Can always used. And now he knows where Can is.
“Are you sure, he's in your control?” Zaid snorted, then smiled cynically, while looking at the location of Can's whereabouts inside his phone.
“What the fuck? You smiling? You laughing at me?” Anna's getting upset.
“You think, where is your employer now?”
“Of course he's in the room. Kak Can is taking a complete rest because he is undergoing a diet program.”
Zaid grunting. “You turned out to be not as smart as I thought.”
“What do you mean?”
“Aunty Bun fried chicken shop. Go to the tavern and you'll meet your master there.” Zaid smiled, then left the Chinese restaurant.
Anna was stunned to stare. He knew that the tavern was Can's small subscription shop long ago. Immediately pay to the cashier, then head to the store.
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The fried chicken shop Aunty Bun. The place is not very big and quite simple. The store was Can's subscription since he was still sitting in high school, not yet become the artist he is today.