After what happened, we returned to the D.S.O. headquarters, where Hunnigan received us again, but only the agents entered the office, I had been waiting in a corridor, sitting looking at a simple wall.
What will happen to my life now?
Will I return to Paraguay?
But ... what would be the point of being alone?
However, here I have Leon, Hunnigan ...
Should I start over?
What ... what I'm gonna do?
My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door, Claire, Angela and Hunnigan came out of the office.
- Thanks for the backup, you did a good job with Agent Kennedy. - Ingrid spoke.
- It was a pleasure. - Claire nodded.
The two agents said goodbye to the brunette.
- See you later, Laura. - Angela said goodbye in the distance.
- Take care, agent. - I gave her a half smile.
The redhead approached me and looked at me tenderly. That look brought me peace.
- You're very brave. - She said taking me by the shoulder.
- Thanks, Claire. - I hugged her. - Say goodbye to Rani for me.
- Tomorrow we'll meet in Wilpharma, Rani will be there, you can go see her and speak personally with her. Trust me, she'll be glad to see you. - She spoke hugging me anyway.
- I'll be there. - I nodded and we separated.
- See you. - She said goodbye and walked away.
My gaze drifted to Ingrid Hunnigan, who was at the door watching.
- Miss Lopez, please come in. - She told me.
I took a deep breath and exhaled, ready to enter the office.
There was Leon Kennedy sitting in a chair.
- Please take a seat. - The brunette invited me.
I gave the blonde a quick glance and sat down next to him.
- Laura, you've disobeyed Agent Kennedy's orders, but you have also been very helpful. According to Miss Redfield you rescued a girl, despite the differences with Senator Davis, you helped Agent Kennedy in the rescue of civilians, as well as a military man during the explosion outside the airport. Agent Kennedy mentioned being rescued by you from within the pharmaceutical company. With all this, Leon and I concluded that you will be a great support to our team.
My gaze went to Leon.
- And due to your situation, this is a great opportunity. - The woman continued speaking.
- But what are you talking about? - I asked confused, looking into her eyes. - Look, I'm going through a crisis, I don't know what to do, but the last thing I want in my life is to be like Leon ... I only did what I thought was right.
Kennedy and Hunnigan looked at each other.
- I understand, you can think about it. Meanwhile, Leon decided to take care of you, so you can go with him or I can get you an apartment with a bodyguard, that depends on you, and remember, this is all confidential. - Ingrid explained.
- It's okay. - I nodded. - I'd rather go with Leon.
I took the department keys out of my pocket and handed them to the blonde.
- At this point I don't think I can trust anyone but you two. - I thought.
- Think about it, Lopez. - She shook my hand.
- Thanks for the offer. - I squeezed.
Leon and I left the D.S.O headquarters and got into a car. The blonde started it up and we headed to his department.
There was no conversation the whole way, the last thing I saw was the silhouette of the american driving, then my eyes automatically closed and everything went black.
- Laura ... - I heard a male voice.
What am I doing?
I managed to open a door with the symbol ... that symbol ...
Los Iluminados...
I looked around, Luis, Leon, Ashley, Pamela. The bladed roof was descending too fast.
They all ran for the door, but Pamela ...
- Pamela! - I yelled.
It was too late, the bladed ceiling crushed her to pieces just a few steps before she walked through the door.
- Laura, wake up. - I heard that voice again.
- Noo! - I screamed waking up abruptly.
I was in a room lying on a bed, sweating, I felt my face wet and with my fingers I touched it, a few drops of tears made their way on my cheeks.
I looked around, Leon was standing right next to me.
- A nightmare? - Kennedy spoke.
I wiped away my tears and focused my eyes well, the blonde was naked from the torso and had a blue towel hanging around his waist.
I looked at him puzzled.
Whoops! that pecs and had wet hair.
Had he just got out of the shower?
But what...
I quickly sat up in bed and didn't hesitate to touch my whole body.
- Ehh, ehhh ... this ... - I mumbled.
- Easy, I didn't rape you. - He said.
Fortunately, I was still wearing the same dirty clothes.
I sighed and lowered my head smiling and then gave a light laugh.
- I didn't think you were so... - He pretended to cough. - Pervert. - He commented in a whisper that I could hear.
I kept quiet to avoid laughing, while Leon went to the closet and removed some clothes.
- Here, it's what I can give you, a shower wouldn't hurt. Tomorrow you can buy new clothes. - He said placing them on the bed. - In the other door you have the bathroom and here I left you a sandwich, in case you're hungry.
- Thank you. - I just nodded.
The blonde left the room, and I could appreciate my surroundings.
The room wasn't very spacious, but comfortable, there was an air-conditioned. A television, a nightstand, and a desk with a stack of books and folders. Everything was clean and in order.
I took the clothes that Leon had left and went to the bathroom. I undressed little by little, revealing my scars.
The one on my leg, where that bear trap marked me for life. Yes, I was lucky that no artery had been cut.
The recent scars on my back, scars that I don't regret having.
I gulped and turned on the shower, running water all over my body. I screamed in pain in a murmur, felt my back burn.
I ran the soap down my neck, another scar. A memory of that time Krauser grabbed me with his knife.
I continued showering ...
Once finished I proceeded to dry myself and get dressed.
I had put on a white sweater that was huge on me and a gray boxer.
A boxer? Better than nothing.
I looked in the mirror to comb my hair with my hand, but soon I noticed a comb on a small shelf. At first I doubted it, until I finally decided to grab it.
I washed it and fixed my hair with it. When I finished, I washed it again and left it in the same place.
I looked carefully at myself in the mirror and there was another mark of my dark past in Spain.
I had the scar on one of my eyebrows, a key reminder not to underestimate women in red dresses and high heels.
I smiled incredulously remembering that time. I sighed and walked out of the bathroom.
I took the sandwich that was on the nightstand. While enjoying the delicious taste in my mouth, I made my way to the window. From the height, I could tell that I was on the third floor of a building.
The street was empty, a clock was on the table and I looked at the time.
3:30 am.
Still with the sandwich in my hand and part of it chewing, I decided to take a look around the department.
As I left the room I walked barefoot down the hall.
At the end of it, I watched Leon pouring himself a glass of whiskey in the kitchen. His blue eyes broke away from the glass and he looked at me.
- Can't sleep? - He asked just before taking a sip from his glass.
- Apparently you don't either. - I answered walking until I reached his side.
Leon was silent and finished his drink, then helped himself to another. It was at that moment I took the bottle from him.
- Are you planning to drink all night? - I questioned him.
Leon stared at me without saying anything, then I decided to return the bottle.
- Maybe... - At last he answered.
I went to the shelf and grabbed another glass, put it on the plate next to the bottle and then sat next to these two rocking my legs without taking my eyes off Leon.
- Are you sure? - He questioned me looking at my glass after taking a sip from his.
- Is there something wrong? I am no longer a child. - I answered without taking my eyes off him.
He looked me up and down and smiled as he served me. At that moment I was wondering what he was thinking.
- Yes, you're definitely not a child anymore. - He looked into my eyes and raised his glass. - Cheers!
I gave him a half smile, raised my glass and both glass containers made a peculiar sound when they collided.
- Cheers! - I toasted and drunk it in one gulp.
The drink was very strong, I wrinkled making a face and Leon gave a slight laugh.
- What? - I asked.
Despite everything that happened, it was wonderful to see him laugh.
- Nothing, nothing. - He served me again. - Slowly. We don't want you to get drunk.
- Ha! Who do you take me for? - I questioned him.
I took in every detail of him as he poured me another drink, that amazing naked torso, his strong arms, his little sleep shorts.
His large well-defined back, his rear, his legs that seemed carved by the gods themselves. Everything seems to be handmade by the most lustful goddess of all.
He noticed that I was watching him and he stared at me, with that seductive look that would melt any girl.
He moved closer to me and raised my glass until it almost touched my breasts. I took it, I was suddenly nervous and looked away from him. Feeling him so close made me remember those moments where he ended up on me in an attempt to save my life.
Leon is very handsome and sexy, I don't deny it, my body heats up just having him close.
Wait ... is this attraction?
Wish?
He drunk his glass in one gulp and I did the same. Then he put the glass on the plateau.
My heart began to beat with intensity and I decided to kiss him passionately, I couldn't control myself.
The blonde agreed and clung closer to me. He lifted my white T-shirt and placed his hands on my waist, revealing that gray boxer of him that I was wearing.
Leon put his tongue in my mouth and that excited me more, then I wrapped my legs around him and his hands changed position until they reached and squeezed my buttocks.
Fuck this man was turning me on even more and I couldn't help but gasp.
When Leon was getting closer to me, we were interrupted by the doorbell.
We stopped and looked at each other a little confused. We recovered and Leon went to attend.
I sighed and smiled.
I decided to go to the entrance and there I heard Leon talking to someone.
- I need you to help me uncover the sink, handsome. - It was a female voice.
I moved closer and saw an attractive woman on the other side in scantily-clad clothes and a nightgown.
What is this?
Both she and I were surprised.
- It gotta be a joke. - Leon muttered putting a hand on his face.
I just between closed my lips, I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable for the moment.
I walked away a little, pretending that nothing happened
Seriously, sink? It's more than obvious that she wants something else uncovered.
What the fuck is going on?
Leon said goodbye to that untimely visit and we both stared at each other. The American looked a bit nervous. I simply raised one of my eyebrows and burst out laughing.
- Uncover the sink? Really, Leon? - I spoke with a mocking tone.
And I went to the room, leaving Leon puzzled.