Chapter 1- Never faltering smile
Levi POV
I watched the TV as I waited for my appointment. The news anchor reported my previous killing with grimace on his face. I smiled as I crossed my legs. I swirled the wine glass in my hand and took a sip. The TV was put on mute and the subtitles were on.
I got bored of the TV and shut it off. Instead I prepared 's demise. He was a man in his fifties and close to two hundred pounds. He stood at about five feet six. The man had a family, three children and his wife. After he was caught red handed his wife hired me.
There were many suspicious things going on. First it was the incredible amount of money disappearing from their bank account to finding single bills in her husband's pockets. The scent of another woman's perfume on his clothes and the reluctance to talk to his wife and kids made Margaret, his wife, want to investigate. She visited him at work once and saw him flirting with young girls at work. Then still insisting that maybe she saw wrong, she followed him one night. To her disappointment and horror he walked into a club, sweet talk a girl, and took her to a hotel.
Margaret kept quiet but she wanted revenge. She found my services and here I am.
The door adjacent to my room opened and the sound of rustling echo in the hall. I peered into the peephole and saw the girl that he bought stumble out. Her lipstick was smeared and her clothes were barely hanging on. I grimaced at how dirty she looked. After the door was fully shut I took my gun with the silencer on and a dagger.
I walked to the room and saw that it wasn't shut tight. I quietly pushed it open. The room was dark save for the bathroom. I shut the door and hid behind the wall next to the bathroom. Soon the man walked out and I rushed in with my dagger. I plunge into his lower right torso and twist the dagger, pulling it out slowly. "Arghhhh…." He held his wound and attempted to stop the bleeding. I smirked.
He looked at me with a dirty look and reached out for me. His bloody hands would have touched me but my reflexes kicked in. I shook my head and pulled out my gun. His eyes widened as he dropped to his knees pleading. "Stop... Please!" He reached for my leg but I pulled away. "Don't touch me." I hissed. My voice seemed to frightened him as shook in fear.
He pulled out his wallet from his pocket and began to offer it to me. "Ill pay you!" He began to dig in his wallet, pulling out a couple hundreds. I didn't move to take it. "Is it not enough for you?" He waited for an answer but was met with my silence. "W-wait here. I'll g-go get some mo-" I threw a kick to his face. I was paid more by his wife than the measly money he was throwing at me. It's not like I could let him get away after seeing me. I pointed the gun at his head and pulled the trigger.
His body fell limp. "Tsk." Specks of blood found their way on my gloves and shoes. I wiped off the blood with clorox and ditched the dagger in the room.
It didn't matter that I left it there, my hands were covered by the gloves, keeping the detectives at bay from finding me. I hid the gun in a bag I carried with me then took out a plastic bag and put my gloves in there. I placed it on top of the gun in the bag and kept a mental note to myself to burn it when I got home.
Reaching the front desk I checked out and returned the hotel key. The girl blushed as our hands touched each other's. "Sorry." She muttered and I threw a small fake smile. I hurried to my car and rushed into it, I craved tea and couldn't wait.
I started the engine and drove far enough from the hotel. I started to look for any shops open at this time. To my luck I saw a cafe just five minutes away. I pulled in and parked my car in a near parking space. Walking into the diner I felt the cold air touch my skin. It was nice compared to the hot air outside.
I sat myself at the cleanest window booth, far away from other customers. Not a minute later I heard footsteps come my way. I turned my head as I glanced at my server. He was taller than me and had a caramel complexion. His lips plump and pink, teeth as white as a diamond, and eyes that sparkled. He smiled and placed a menu in front of me. "Welcome to Jaeger's cafe. If there's anything I can get you just call for me. I'm Eren." He turned around and began to walk away.
His hips swayed as he walked away and I licked my lips. I was captivated by him. Not wanting to pop an erection I glanced at the menu and looked at their tea selections. They had a wide variety of tea and I was amazed. I decided on what I wanted and called out for him. "Eren."
I watched as he rushed to me with a smile. "Yes sir, what can I get for you?" His voice was like honey and I wondered what it would sound if he spoke my name. "A pot of rose tea." He nodded and waited for me to go on. "Is that all?" He asked curiously, a slight knit in his eyebrows. I nodded. "Ok." He smiled and talked to a lady behind the counter. She smiled and he went to help another customer who walked in.
My eyes followed him as he made his way to the table that the customer sat at. I watched as he conversed with the man. He handed him the menu and the man reached for his hand instead. Taking it in his grubby hands and caressing it. I felt my stomach boil.
Eren seemed to be upset and pulled his hand away. Instead he walked away and I saw as his smile faded away and a frown replaced it. I saw him clench his fists and walk to a sink. He took soap and scrubbed his hands furiously. I chuckled and felt satisfied. I looked out the window and saw a few cars pass by despite the late hour.
I heard the clattering of a pot near me and saw that he had my tea. The pot was pleasing to the eyes as it was clear and I could see the tea. The cups and the saucer that accompanied it was clear as well and adorned with roses. I watched as the petal of the roses inside the pot floated and complimented the look of the tea set. "Can I pour it for you?" Eren asked with a smile. "Sure." He was a cutie. He poured the tea into the cup and I watched as the steam rose.
He placed the pot back down and took out napkins from his apron. His smile never faltered and gave the feeling of a sincere smile. "Be careful to drink it slowly, it's really hot." He warned. It was nice of him to be considerate although I'm not some dipshit who would be stupid enough to drink it right away. Especially because I can see that it was steaming hot. Just like him. Before he walked away I wanted to talk to him a little bit more. "Do you always work this late?" I asked with curiosity. If it was true then I'd have to start sleeping in more.
He nodded and thought for a bit. "I usually do but the hours are always whenever. My mother owns the cafe so she decides whenever she wants me here." He laughed into the back of his hand and I felt my cold heart beat for the first time. He was innocent and I wanted more of it. As I opened my mouth to reply his name was called and by none other than the man across the cafe.
He frowned to the side but apologize with a smile and a promise that he would come back. I decided that by now my tea should be cool enough to take a sip. I drank the tea and I must admit that this was my first time drinking rose tea. It tastes just as good as it smells. My lips were at the opening of the cup ready to take another sip of the delightful drink when I heard arguing.
I looked and saw Eren being sexually harassed by the man. He's hand was inappropriately grabbing Eren's ass and it made me boil. "Stop!" He attempted to remove the man's hand but he couldn't. Soon the female staff from before came over to see the commotion. Her face turned flush red and she too began to pry the man's hand off.
After a good moment of struggle, the man laughed in amusement. "I'm calling cops." The female staff began to pull her phone out of her apron but the man threatened her. "Call them and I'll kill everyone here." This was getting out of control.
The female's face became frightened as she weep. Eren moved closer to her and pulled her into a hug. "Don't worry mom. Everything will be alright." He comforted her. Now I knew that she was his mom. Eren then pulled away and rolled up his sleeves. "I won't forgive you for making my mom cry." He threw a punch at the customer and successfully landed one at his jaw.
He hit the man's lip and caused it to split. The man wiped away the blood and became angry. He raised his fists up as well and made a move to hit him. It was a hit that Eren wouldn't be able to dodge on time. Eren tumbled on the ground as tears formed. His mother rushed to him and cradled him. "Mom I'm fine."
I had enough of this asshole. Before the man landed another punch on him I walked over and threw a punch of my own. The man tumbled back but did not fall. "You little piece of -" I didn't let him finish his sentence.
The man's face was red from my punches. "Call the cops ma'am." I demanded. I glanced and saw how she quickly dialed. I turned my attention back to the man and saw a fist flying my way. I took it with my hand twist his arm back. I pushed him onto the ground and pushed my knee onto his back to prevent him from getting up. "Owwww!" He screamed in pain and I smiled.
Thankfully the police were nearby and came in. They took the man from me and handcuff him. "Is everyone ok?!" The police shouted to all of us in the room. Everyone nodded as he took a look at Eren's face. He inspected and called for another officer to bring a first aid kit.
He took it and cleaned off the cut that he must've got when the man punched him. I remember seeing rings on his fingers. I started to take out a twenty dollar bill from my pocket and pay for my tea. I handed it to his mother. "Thank you for the tea." I said and began to walk away.
"Wait!" I turned around just as Eren reached me. "Is there anyway we can thank you?" He asked. I shook my head. "It's fine brat. Take care of your mom." She looked out of it anyway. "Hold on." He began to take a pen and notepad from his pocket. He scribbled something on it and handed it to me. "My name is Eren Jaeger, here's my number. Come back any time and let us treat you." He smiled and I nodded.
I walked away and headed to my car. It was long night and I was in desperate need of sleep.
Author's Note-
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