Hey guys, I know you guys think that the heroin of the story is a little slutty or stuffs like that. No, she is not. Just a friendly reminder. I am studying under psychological thinking and this kinds of people do exists. Hehe thank you.

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The next day, waking up I felt like my life is fucked up. I am going to spend another day here in the mansion all day without leaving this place. What else should I do?

I didn't not leave my room yesterday since I met Rune because I don't find any reason to stay downstairs. I am not going to act friendly towards him or to his friend Jay because I don't think it is going to be any use.

Going inside the bathroom, I checked myself in front of the mirror.

Shit. I look ugly.

I took a nice bath and dressed nearly before putting on some light makeup. Enough to cover my natural skin when someone knocked on my door. "Who is it?"

"It's me, dear."

That was Dad's voice.

"Come in." I shouted so he could hear from the other side of the door. I was sitting in my vanity desk while putting on some of my favourite designer perfume.

Dad peaked inside my room before he could fully enter my room. He knows how much I hate it when someone just barge inside my room. But of course, Dad is very different.

"Good morning, Dad." I smiled sweetly at him before standing up to hug him. I haven't seen him last night.

"Good morning, my darling." Dad greeted back, taking a sit on the vacant chair, he had his cane with him and that means that he doesn't feel well today. I know him a lot so just seeing his movements tell me that something is wrong with him. He is becoming weak and he is hiding that from me.

I crossed my legs and faced him. "What's up?"

"The maids told me that you didn't ate your lunch and dinner last night. Is something wrong, my dear?"

I sigh and rubbing my head. "Yeah, it's been something I got used to, Dad. Sorry about that."

"You've been skipping meals while you were living alone?" His eyebrows furrowed.

"Sometimes, Dad. Not all the time." I lied. Eating dinner is something that I really skip especially when I'm out of the country to model. But I always dine out with Ariana or some of my friends most of the time.

Dad sigh and leaned on his cane. "Well, you won't be skipping any meals in my territory, Jasmine. You will eat lunch and supper even if I am not home."

I inhaled deeply and just nod. "Alright, Dad."

"Good. Come down now, dear. It's time for breakfast. I told the maids to prepare hot own food. Also, Rune and Jay will join us." He spoke before standing up then out of my room.

Shit, I'm eating with those two? I don't want to eat anymore.

I checked myself in the full body mirror to see if I'm wearing my loose tank top and my cotton shorts nicely. I combed my hair and tied it into a side braid before coming down to join them for breakfast.

Rune and Jay was already there, talking with Dad as they eat.

"Good morning, my lady." Rune even stood up to bow his head and followed by Jay.

I didn't bother to reply and went on my seat. The maids immediately placed my own Caesar salad on my plate. "Are you leaving today, Dad?"

"Yes, dear." Dad answered while taking a sip of his hot coffee. "I need to go to the office because of the restoration of the bridge downtown."

I want to cry inside. He is leaving again? Then I have to stay in this house alone.

Then Dad suddenly laughed, noticing my reaction. "I know you are not used to stay at home but you just have to bare with it a little. Until tomorrow night. We just to resolve this problem a little longer."

I rested my elbows on top of the table. "I understand, Dad."

What is I don't understand is...why does the two of this men in front of me has to eat with us as well. Who do they think they are joining us here in the table and act so familiar with my Dad. Especially Rune, he fist bumps my Dad like they have known each other for a long time. Or maybe they do?

After our breakfast, I went straight to my room right away. But of course, I said goodbye to my Dad before he leaves for work. He mentioned that he is going to bring Jay and Rune with him so I am left with the bodyguards outside the mansion. I hate it when some creepy bodyguards is standing at every corner of my home so I told them to guard out there.

And since no one is inside the mansion aside from the maids, I decided to go for a swim.

I changed into my bandeau bikini with my towel hanging on my arm then placed it on the edge of the pool. If I could just invite some of my friends in and join me here, it would be so much fun. But I don't want them to be involved in my life right now.

I dive into the pool and since it's a large one, there are parts that it is very deep so I swam around.

The water is very refreshing. It calms my mind a little.

I closed my eyes as I float around while my ears down is in the water but my face isn't. My arms swaying beside me to steady myself and it was the time for me to think for a while.

Tomorrow night is the event party that I will be attending with Rune. It was also their first plan of action to the people who wants to kill me. I have to do this but I just don't know how to trust these men. Can they really protect me from those evil gang? They are very ruthless and I'm sure they are smart to go up against this family. And I probably won't know how they are going to attack me.

What if they failed and I die right there? I don't know.

I want believe Dad's words that I don't have to be scared but I am. And I am doing a great job in hiding it by covering my face with a strong and emotionless look. But my eyes won't lie. I am scared.

I am scared because I don't want Dad to suffer again. He lost Mom already and I don't want to leave him. He needs me.

I let myself sink down into the water slowly. Opening my eyes, I saw how the sun light is beaming through the waves of the water. But I quickly got alerted and noticed there was a shadow of a man standing and watching me in a short distance. I quickly got up and wiped my eyes to see who it was.

"Rune?!" I gawked, wiping my face as I leaned on the edge of the pool.

He stood there, with his one hand buried inside his pants pocket and he's watching me. "I didn't mean to interrupt you, my lady. Please, proceed of what you are doing.  I am just guarding you."

Why did Rune suddenly look like a loyal servant? Yesterday, he was reading me and trying to annoy me but now, he sounded so awfully loyal and respectful. He's just a bodyguard, Jasmine. Do not mind him.

"How long have you been there?" I asked him.

"Since you came down from your room." He bowed his head as he speaks.

My eyebrows touched, suspiciously. "And you didn't make any statement that you stayed behind. I thought you are with my Dad?" I hoped up to sit on the edge as the waters drip down my body.

I saw how Rune's eyes travel down to my body but his eyes quickly blank off as he glances at me. "I'm sorry. My job is to not leave your side no matter what happens. I am not going to leave you alone."

Impossible.

I rolled my eyes and stood up, with a stern face. "Rune, cut off the formal speaking shit. Because I'm not buying it. You talk to me yesterday like a normal person and now you are speaking like a servant dog. It's making me uneasy."

I thought his face is going to change as I say those but he just remained calm and emotionless. But suddenly, the side of his lips lifts up into a smirk. "I know and I apologise for my way of talking to you. My boss strictly gave us a rule that we should treat the people that we are protecting with respect and serve them, loyally. I was speaking to carefree to you yesterday so I do apologise."

My mouth gape as he said those. I don't want a fake person in my house. Fuck, this man is so weird and crazy.

Shaking my head, I bended down to get my towel on the floor as I wipe my wet body. Looking through my shoulder, I am catching s glimpse if Rune is looking at me. And my thought was right, he is watching me but looks away so he can't be caught.

This man can also has a perverted side, huh?

His eyes are really like the ocean. It's so gorgeous that it feels like you are drowning every time he stares at you. I wonder how many girls did he played with those charming eyes? I'm sure that he had a lot of women that went through his hands.

Men these days...you barely see those who really respects you. I have met so many guys who only wanted me for my body. But, I never let them play me if they only want to get into my pants. But of course, I had a few one night stand people but I know them already before I sleep with them.

I may be a slut to those who doesn't know me but I just call myself liberated and I'm young. I don't want to regret these days when I got older. And it's not that I don't believe in true love. I really do believe in it.

Mom and Dad are the proof. I'm still waiting for the right guy for me. Maybe I still haven't met him or I already met him. It's either the two.

"I will go to my room. You do whatever you want." I told him before I go marching up to my room when I finally dried myself.

What am I going to do now? I put on some clean clothes and thought of something fun to do. Something bad, actually. I have done this a lot of times already and I never been caught. But I don't know this time because Rune is guarding me.

Well, one way to find out. I have to test his skills if I can escape his hold.

I will wait maybe until midnight.

I called my friend, the one who is always sneaky to get me out. "Hello?"

"Hey gorgeous." I greeted my good friend, Victor. He's one of my best gay friend and he goes by the name Vicky now. This man is actually can be recognise as straight because he's hot and gorgeous. His body is very masculine and it's hard to determine that he is really gay.

"Oi, Jasmine. It's been so long since I last heard your voice." He chuckled on the other line. "So, are we going to meet up?"

"Yeah! Can you help me sneak out again?"

"Sure, as long as it won't get me killed." He joked.

"No, you won't." I assured him. "So? Pick me up at midnight? Give me a call if you are already near my house. I will come down and sneak out like I always do."

"Okay, no problem."

Okay, one down. Now I have to go and call my best friend. "Hey, Ariana."

My Latina best friend laughs when she heard my cheerful voice. "I know why you called. You're bored?"

A sly smirk formed from me. "You know me too well." I chanted as I jump on my bed. Ariana has been my best friend since I was a little girl. We met in at kindergarten then all through college and even now that we are adults. But unlike me, she's the good girl who always stops me from doing bad. "So, are you in tonight? I already made plans with Vicky to sneak me out."

"You're sneaking out again? Are you crazy? What if you get caught?"

"Ariana, think about it. I have done this millions of times and did I ever got caught?"

Ariana snorted on the other line. "Fine. Where are we going to meet up?"

"Midnight Phantom, of course!" I cheered, excitedly. "Just want to party for a few hours then we'll go."

"Alright then. See there at midnight." She responded before we ended the call.

Now, I have to prepare for tonight. I need some comfortable party clothes to wear to. Sometime that I won't be caught easily. I stood up from the bed and head towards my closet.

Time to party.

To be continued.