Chapter 2- Am i a robot?

Lesley's pov:

"Rita" I uttered

Tears almost streamed down my eyes. I couldn't break down now, not here, I just had to hold my joy in later.

"How do you know my name?" Rita asked in a thin sweet voice

"Lucky guess Kid" I smiled

"I've never seen you around here before? are you another one of Daddy's girlfriends?" She asked innocently.

"Girlfriends?!" I stated irritatedly

Gosh, this guy was so irresponsible. He even had the audacity! Why am I not surprised?

"N-No, I am your Dad's bodyguard and yours as well" I exclaimed seeing the soft look she had on her face

"WOW! I have never seen a Girl as a bodyguard! you must be so cool!" She cheered

I couldn't help but smile as well, for the first time in years, I was... Happy.

The smile on her face meant the world to me.

"I see you've met my Daughter Lesley" A voice submerged behind me

"Yes, she is really pretty." I complimented

Rita just smiled cheerfully and ran into her father's arms

"Daddy!"

"AYE Kiddo, what are you doing up late? it's past your bedtime."

"I wasn't sleepy" She answered

I couldn't help but feel envy, at the same time, I felt a little satisfied with this Father and Daughter bond, but that didn't stop the ache in my heart about his betrayal, the way he snatched her and left me miserable for 5 years.

I had to push away the thoughts and focus on my mission, I didn't come here to remind myself about my past life but to find a way to take back my daughter, hence, this may look harder than predicted.

I knew very well that I can't just take her. Security is everywhere and Rita barely knows me to follow a stranger like me into the unknown, So if I want to accomplish my plan, Then I have to gain not just Kris's trust, but Rita's as well.

"Lesley!" Kris called snapping me back from my rooting thoughts.

"Why don't you head back to your HQ? I'm sure you must be drenched by now. Come back tomorrow" He ordered

"My Job is to keep my eyes on you and not leave your sight, sir, That is part of my job," I said sharply. He smirked at me proudly but it only lasted for 3 seconds as he released a devastating sigh.

"That's an order, Lesley. Save your breath and rest for the night would you?" He added

"I'm not tired Sir, I can last a full day without sleep, so don't worry" I replied keeping my eyes away from his sight.

"So are you a robot?" Rita asked curiously

I couldn't help but smile.

"No little lady, I am not a Robot, I just don't sleep" I answered

"But only Robots can't sleep and-" Rita was about to finish her sentence but Kris cut in

"Okay Rita, that's enough" He chuckled

"You should go to bed, You should remember you have school Tomorrow" He suggested and carried her.

"But Daddy!" She cried

"Lesley" Kris turned to me

"You can guard the entrance to my room."

He entered his room with Rita while I was left outside to guard. Throughout the night, I stood outside his room standing straight while keeping an eye out, and honestly, my legs were killing me.

I felt like collapsing any second but that would only blow my cover. Plus, I couldn't let my effort be wasted in just one night. It was 1:00 in the morning, meaning I'd been out here for 5 hours without food or water or sleep. Just, staring at the walls like an Idiot. I should have just accepted his offer when he ordered me to go to bed, but I wanted to at least make Kris trust me that I could guard him the whole night or there will be no way I could gain his and Rita's trust.

Unexpectedly, The door to Kris's room slid open as Kris walked out of his room with his robe on. "Lesley, you're still here? I thought you would have gone to bed" He yawned

"No sir," I replied sharply

"Great, Come with me" He walked back into his room and I was hesitant at first but I did follow him.

His room was bigger than I thought and on his bed was Rita who was fast asleep.

"Join me if you may" He gestured his hand to the table which was full of Alcohol. "Sir I'm sorry but I don't drink" He poured me some despite my Rejection.

"You can go ahead, I'm supposed to keep an eye out and drinking would only disrupt my duty," I said.

"I order you to join me, Lesley. I already called one of my trusted guards to guard the entrance of my room, so take this opportunity as your dismission or a break" He quarrelled back

"I'm afraid I can't do that. My Job is to not Slack off as I promised, and Joining you would only break that and ruin my reputation" I answered coldly.

"So you care more about your reputation than me?" He toughens up.

"No sir, that wasn't what I meant. I just, can't drink" I repeated

"Well then, I suppose you aren't as powerful as you said you were," He said in a serious tone

"Excuse me?" I questioned

"If you can't handle a little liquor, then what can you handle?" He questioned also

Was this guy messing with me? Threatening me? or being Sarcastic? Whatever it was, I was falling for it.

"Sir not everyone is perfect at slacking off, If you feel any draft of comfort, then I apologize for not giving you my shoulder," I told him trying to sound as polite as I could.

"Ah I see, At least have a glass of champagne if you are gonna stand like that all night" He suggested

I had to agree on this one, I mean, he did say one glass after all

"If you say so sir, but just one glass," I said

He looked a little more satisfied with my answer and poured a glass of champagne for me.

"Thank you," I told him as he handed it over.

"So, Miss Lesley, are you married or anything?" He asked

Gosh, did he call me to hear to talk about my life?

"The person I was supposed to marry died A day before our wedding day" I answered fixing my eyes on the champagne

Of course, all this was a lie, I just had to make up a backstory that I knew would come in handy.

"Ah, I'm so sorry to hear that, May his soul R.I.P"

"Thank you"

Just then, An Idea popped into my head

"What about your wife? I've never seen her ever since I got here?" I blurred trying my best not to sound too curious

He instantly went silent and forced a smile "You sound just as Curious, Or are you planning to become my wife?" He joked

I rolled my eyes inconveniently. It was rather the opposite if he knew.

"Let's just say-

she passed away years ago"