Bab 14: To the rescue

Erik was having a conversation with Norman Lopez when his mobile phone brightened and saw the letter A for the caller ID. He frowned as he answered the call.

He was about to say hello when he heard Aryana's panicked voice at the other end of the line.

"I want to go out. What you do is none of my business. You're blocking my way you shameless perverts. Go, find a private place, and don't do it here. This is the ladies' room for goodness sake!"

He heard laughter and moans.

"Your face is red darling. I bet you enjoy watching right?"

Erik knew that voice.

"Damn!" He cursed silently.

He excused himself and went out and checked where Aryana was located.

Marlon and Ace were outside and he signaled for them to follow him as he hurried to the ground floor's restroom at the South Wing.

"What's up?" Marlon asked but Erik ignored him as he went to the stairs leading to the ground floor. He was holding his phone close to his ear.

"Maniac. Perverts. You're both shameless. Denise, I can't believe you'll stoop so low!"

Erik hastened his steps as he can feel the disgust, anger and fear in Aryana's voice. Then the line was cut.

They reached the ladies' room on the South Wing of the ground floor in no time.

A woman was guarding the restroom's entrance. She panicked when she saw three tall men with good physiques approach her.

"Sir, the restroom is currently being maintained. Please use the one in the East Wing"

"Step aside!" Erik ordered her and glared at her angrily. She stepped aside without hesitation.

Erik nodded at Ace.

Ace opened the door but it was locked from the inside. Ace punched some numbers on the electronic pad and it opened.

The woman's face guarding the door earlier became pale. She took out her phone and attempted to call Antonio to warn him but it was too late.

Erik pushed the door open but something was blocking it.

Marlon helped him and they pushed harder. The door opened and they heard someone let out a loud "argh."

They found Antonio and Denise inside. Antonio was straightening his shirt. Denise was fixing her swimsuit cover and visibly unhappy with the intrusion.

"What are you doing here? This is a women's restroom." Erik asked Antonio in an irritated voice.

Antonio signaled Denise to leave. She reluctantly exited the restroom.

"Do I have to spell it out to you duh?" He said as he leisurely walked towards the sink and washed his hands as if he touched something dirty.

"Your villa is just a few meters from here. Can't you control your urges? This is a public place." Erik's tone was cold as he admonished Antonio.

Antonio looked at Erik, a smirk on his face. "It's not as fun as here. If you could have seen the look on your little friend's face…" he left his words hanging.

"It is priceless! It makes me want her more."

Erik clenched his fist ready to punch him but before he can land his blow, Antonio casually went out of the restroom.

Marlon and Ace stood guard on the door not sure of what was happening.

Antonio spotted Denise outside waiting for him and looking at him expectantly.

'Slut.' he muttered to himself and typed something on his phone. He briefly nodded to Denise and gave her a fake smile. He left and went in the direction of the villa. His desire was awakened by just looking at the pure innocent look and flushed face of Aryana. He needed to vent and Greta should be waiting for him.

His assistant talked to Denise and Denise nodded in understanding before walking in the direction of where her friends were sitting.

...

Erik looked for Aryana. He directly walked to the last cubicle and saw a pair of white sneakers.

He knocked on the door and said gently. "Yana, this is Erik. You can come out now." Erik said gently.

Aryana opened the door and was surprised to see Erik in the restroom. She threw herself into his embrace and started sobbing.

Erik did not know what to do at first. He hugged Aryana lightly. He was afraid that he would crush her if he tighten his hug. He alternated between patting her back and finger-combing her hair.

After some time, Marlon became restless waiting at the door. He took the courage to get inside only to find Aryana in Erik's arms. Marlon blinked. He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. It was the first time in three years that he saw Erik holding a woman in his arms.

Aryana sensed someone's presence. She realized she was in Erik's arms so she stepped back in embarrassment.

"What are you doing here?" Aryana threw a confusing look at both Erik and Marlon.

"You called. Maybe you are not aware. I heard everything on the phone so we came." Erik explained.

"He is a pervert," Aryana said in disgust.

"Please go out first. This is a ladies rest room. I just need some time to freshen up."

"Are you sure you are okay?" Erik asked gently.

She nodded.

"Marlon will wait for you outside." Then he left with Marlon.

"Be sure to guard her properly. Trouble seems to follow her everywhere. I still have some business to do." Erik commanded Marlon and headed to the elevator.

"Don't worry dude. Even if you don't say so, I'll take care of her. She is in good hands." He said grinning.

Erik threw him an icy look before entering the elevator.