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The life of a superstar isn't a security thing and Jonathan Carlton or as he prefers to be called now as his alter ego Johnny Cage, always knew and accepted the consequences that came with fame. And after the success of his last work "Mortal Kombat", a movie which he directed, acted and wrote inspired by a crazy dream he had, his fame took off. The once secondary actor in independent films who wasn't even recognized on the streets, now couldn't leave the mansion without being caught by paparazzi or crazy fans."Hmpf and you doubted me" He laughed drinking a glass of whiskey while looking at a photo of himself with his wife at their wedding before throwing it away. Johnny thinks that the woman never really loved him. Cris, his ex wife never supported him woth his projects. She always said that it was bullshit and that his career in the Hollywood business would never grow. But she was all wrong about that. And he was glad that after their relationship ended he had the motivation not to give up and follow his dream.And now he makes a lot of money.๐๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ?He always thinks. Even though deep down he wished she was still living in his mansion. But it wasn't because he still have feelings for her. No, no! Their love ends a long time ago. He just...Wanted to end this feeling of emptiness.Every day when he woke up he found the other side of the bed empty and cold, whenever he walked around the house his steps echoed due to so much silence, cooking for himself was no fun. The things was really calm and he don't like it.He need ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐บ. And he hated having to admit that he felt alone, because it didn't fit with his extroverted and social personality that he had created for so many years to appear cool.Currently the only person he talked with a certain frequently was his assistant Sarah, but she only got in touch when it was about something important like business, so he was always waiting for her call or message him....After a long day recording his new film, Johnny rested on his couch rewatching his old films to pass the night. It was just him, the movie, a bucket of popcorn and a glass of wine. Suddenly his cell phone started ringing non-stop, showing that he was receiving a lot of messages. Excited then, he ran to get the device and see what it was about.And unlike what he expected, this time it wasn't Sarah, but an unknown number without a photo. And in his only message he said: "I see you Johnny Cage." A strange and truly mysterious message. It has to be a child, Cage thought."Don't you think it's past your bedtime? Where does your mother at a time like this let you use your cell phone so late?" He says. "And how do you got my number?""You underestimate me, John Carlton. But I can see you I know you're lying on your couch, eating popcorn and drinking wine while rewatching one of your movies. How narcissistic of you." Wait...How did he know what he was doing if his house was empty?And how does he know his real name?Since this is information revealed only to some of the actor's close friends and acquaintances?A chill ran down Johnny's spine. He didn't know what to do, his home no longer felt like a safe place."Where are you??" He aks for the misterious person, but don't have a answer.Cage carefully walked around the house, seeing if there was any different presence. But there was no one.He then turned off his TV, leaving the room.That night the so famous ๐ฃ๐ช๐จ ๐ด๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ง๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ด๐ต can't sleep because qas too afraid....The next day comes and the actor wasn't well. He decided to pretend that nothing had happened the night before and blamed the excessive amount of alcohol.๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ข๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ข ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ณ? ๐๐ฐ ๐ฏ๐ฐ!It wouldn't be silly trolling messages from an idiotic teenager that would make him afraid.Cage is a grown man, he imposes fear on people.But when his phone started ringing echoing throughout the mansion, he felt like a tiny kid waiting for his mom. After much insistence from the caller, the man took a deep breath so he could answer the call."Hm --Hello?" But this time he was excited when he read Sarah's name on the screen. "Hi Sarah! How is my favorite girl?" He asks always being so exaggerated."Hi John...๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ." She corrected herself. "I'm fine, thanks. I want to know...Do you have time? I need to talk to you." The woman said in a serious tone."For you? Always." He can't stopping flirting. This turn into a habit. "So what's the matter?""How can I say...Some pictures of your current resident have been posted on social media. I think some kind of paparazzi take that.""Wait...Is this serious? This isn't a joke?""unfortunately no..." The girl said. "It's a risk for your security. If someone waiting for you at the exit to do something? What if someone breaks into your house? Do you don't think about that?" She knows he never thinks. "I need to take care. And I'm saying that because I don't want you to get hurt.""So...What do you think? What can we do?" The actor asks desperate for some solution."I recommended you to move..." Sarah spoke with her voice breaking close to the microphone of her cellphone."No way! I can't move!" It took Cage years to achieve his dream mansion. With infinity pool and beach views. He couldn't so easily let go of something that took him so long to conquer. "I need another option!" He asked."Ok fine..." The assistant sighed, needing time to think of another solution. "Well, you can have a guard...Like 24 hours. Not just it but you need to train a lot of self-defense too." The woman is too much worried about him. Sometimes she remeber his mother. The way she talked was identical."๐๐ฌ๐ข๐บ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ, I'll take care of myself..." He snorted mockingly. "But wait...24 hours? It's like he living in my mansion? For free?" He already had to deal with the idea of one or more stalkers stalking him day and night and now he would have to place someone day and night in his home?She laugh a little and straining through the connection. "You said like you said it as if you were having a tenant to bank. But it's not true. I will send you someone I trust extremely. Someone I would trust with my life.""Okay, fine..." He finally gave in, accepting the girl's idea. "But I'll need to know them first, okay?""Right right. Tomorrow we will be right there, okay?"Tomorrow? It's too much time!"You two...Can come today?""Oh no. I need to contact him first. It will take some time...Is everything okay?" She asks really worried."Oh--Yeah! I-I'm...I think." He muttered....Another day passes with another sleepless night. Johnny was feeling really tired from not being able to sleep due to the stress. He always had regular sleep and slept like a baby, and those bad nights ruined his beauty sleep.But it was okay, he would have his sleep back, after all Sarah would come to visit him and bring her new guard who she claimed to "trust her life" to protect him.So he could sleep peacefully.So Johnny's day was simply waiting anxiously for his assistant to come, and when the afternoon finally arrived he could see his doorbell ring.He then went to the door and there was the curly-haired woman. "Good afternoon, Carl--Cage. Are you fine?" The woman asked him, noticing a change in his face. His face was pale and his eyes had deep circles under his eyes, for someone who took so much care of himself it was scary to see him like that."Oh...Yeah. I'm...I think..." He lie about himself. "Howeaver. It's so good to see you again, Sarah.""We spoke yesterday..." The girl said."Yes, but in person we haven't seen each other for a while..." He sighed and proceeded gesturing for them to come in. "You two are welcome here."Next to his assistant was his future new security guard. A tall man (just some inches taller than Johnny), sculpted and muscular body, marked jaw and tan skin. His short black hair was a litlle bit messy and wet, he obvious have an Asian descent because of his features. He could probably be an actor or a model with that appearence, but no, he decided to be a security guard. This man entered his residence without saying a word.He looked a little too snobbish for Cage's taste, especially with that red business suit paired with a black blazer and the tattos on his hands. The man looked at his mansion, with a certain judgment at his exaggeratedly expensive and chic things.Who does he think he is?"Thanks Johnny." Sarah spoke. "Anyway...This is Kenshi. Kenshi Takahashi, his is your new security guard.." Sarah said breaking the silence between the two men.The two shook hands in greeting. "Hi!" Johnny said, getting no answers. "Is he always so quiet? He even can hear me?""I can hear you, Cage." Finally the man spoke while admiring a bookshelf full of classic books. He had a firm voice that he spoke calmly. His tone conveyed professionality. "But I don't want to answer you."What a bold guy saying like that with a celebrity."Hey! How dare you? I'm paying tou for that security work not to say things like that!" He approached the man and took a book from his hand. "And I didn't and I gave permission to go through my things!""I'm sure you've never read any of these books, have you?"Johnny sighed, that was true but he could give him a taste of reason. "Yes I read." He snorted."I see you two are getting along well." The woman scoffed in an ironic tone."Sasha...Can I please talk to you?" Johnny looks at the man on his side. "...Alone?""Oh...Of course." Sarah answer. "Could you give us space for a few minutes, Kenshi?" She said to the man, who nodded and walked away from the room in long strides.Even his way of walking was correct and formal and that strangely made Johnny nervous."Are you sure this is the guy you told me so much about yesterday?" Cage muttered."Yes. He's great, isn't he?" She didn't listen to him and continued. "He comes from a long line of security guards and graduated from the best school, having the best grades of all time. He was always the best in everything he did. Kenshi is an excellent fighter and really good in martial arts, which I thought would be good for you to learn with him as well." Sarah had thought of everything, she just not only chose someone who could protect Johnny, but also someone who could teach him how to protect himself."He looks "๐ข๐ฎ๐ข๐ป๐ช๐ฏ๐จ"...Different from his personality."Sarah sighed, crossing her arms. It was so difficult for her to contact the man and bring him here directly from Japan, and now the only thing Johnny knew to do was complain."Okay, I know he has this..."nice" way, but he's not like one of your fake Hollywood friends who lie and pretend to be nice, he's a sensible and truthful man." As the woman said this, Johnny just groaned.How could he be better than his Hollywood friends? Those guys always had a good time and praised him. And there's nothing better than people who boost your ego, even if...It's a lie. "You will still understand that people like him are the ones worth being around...I hope one day you'll heva that maturity." She sighed noticing that the man did not give credibility to what she was saying. "Anyway...I ask you to try to give it a chance, it's just for a week. If you don't like it, that's okay, we'll find someone else for the position, but just try, after all it wasn't easy to bring you here from so far away.""Okay, I'll do it for you...""Fine and thanks." The girl said leaving the room to call Kenshi."We're done, you can come back." She warned him and there he was back. The woman then looked at her cell phone and said so. "I have to go as I have some seating to sort out in the office. Anyway I hope you guys have a great time." She nodded, saying goodbye to the two."And...Try not to kill each other...Bye!" The door made a loud noise when it closed and so they watched him leave until they got into his vehicle.With only the two remaining, the men looked at each other, and a silence spread throughout the room for the next few minutes."And so...Did you happen to bring your things for the move or is this suit enough?"Johnny asked."No. I brought a suitcase with me." Kenshi headed towards a corner of the room where Sarah had left her. Johnny hadn't noticed her when he entered, as he was too busy noticing Kenshi."Just one?? It fits almost nothing!โThe actor was surprised, he was moving and the only thing he had with him was A FUCKING SUITCASE?? This doesn't make sense. Is he crazy or something?"Yeah. Some problem?" The security guard gave him a petrifying look, saying in his deep voice."Oh no no..." Deep down, he scared Johnny a little. "I just found it strange that you had so little.""I value what is necessary, I don't fill myself with glamorous and unnecessary things." He replied making a clear reference to Johnny's stuff.The actor just ignored his comment, after all he was too proud of the things he had to feel offended by a comment from a stranger.He then motioned for the man to follow him and guided him to a corridor on the second floor where the guest rooms were."For someone who lives alone, you actually have a lot of rooms for guests..." Kenshi muttered a comment."It's because sometimes I like to throw a few parties, and well, people can drink too much and need somewhere to stay...Or simply I invite some friends to spend a few days here and experience a little of what luxury is.""How humble of you..." The other man ironized."Isn't it? I'm glad you think so." The actor responded, pretending not to understand the irony of the phrase. "Anyway you can stay in this room." He opened the door showing him the room. The place was small, but well organized. Its walls were light color and its floor was made of wooden, inside there was a large single bed, a small chest of drawers next to it and a big wardrobe. Everything was incredibly clean and tidy, even the bed was laid out."You're giving me the smallest room?" Kenshi asked raising an eyebrow."You said you were a simple man.""You are insufferable, Cage." He said entering his new room.Johnny laughed for a few moments and then sighed.๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฉ, ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฆ๐น ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ......"But then...You don't have a family or anything to spend 24 hours of your time working as a security guard?" The actor asks sitting on the edge of the bed as he watched the man take his things out of the suitcase."I think the answer is obvious." He grumbled, putting his clothes on the hanger.'๐๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ด ๐ญ๐ช๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ข ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ญ๐บ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ถ๐บ...' The actor thought. '๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ, ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐บ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ข๐ญ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ'๐ต ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ.'"Hey nice tattoo on your hand." With a sudden movement of his security guard making his sleeve rise, he can better see the shape of the tattoo. "What would it be? A sna--?""Don't you dare ask about my tattoos if you don't want trouble." He approached getting chest to chest with the actor saying it in a threatening tone."Okay, okay fine..." Johnny could finally breathe when the guard walked away. Wow Kenshi could be quite scary..."And so, Mr. Cage. You haven't explained yet the situation you are going through with the possible stalker."Oh yeah, he's like ๐'๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ช๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ ๐'๐ญ๐ญ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ญ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฆ.""What--?""Lady Gaga? Did you never heard?" Cage looked at the man in front of him who, admittedly, shook his head. "Oh my God. You need to learn so much about pop culture."Johnny said, excited about the idea. It had been a long time since anyone had stayed at his house, after the divorce everything changed, he moved away from many friends and colleagues. And now the idea of having someone share the same house, even though he's working and being paid for it, was exciting for the actor.
And he couldn't wait to see how things could turn out.
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That night, Johnny couldn't sleep completely well. After all, there was still a stranger in his mansion and that was a very risky idea when he stopped to think about it...But he had to trust Sarah, she was his assistant, his right hand in whom he had enormous trust. So there was nothing to fear, right?With one eye open and the other closed he spent most of the night, until finally tiredness overcame him and he ended up completely asleep....A new day began, so he was woken up when heard one of the most beautiful sounds that nature could provide him in the morning: "๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฑ, ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฑ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต'๐ด ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ต-๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐บ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ข ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ค๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฑ, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต'๐ด ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ต-๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐บ ๐'๐ฎ ๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ' ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต'๐ด ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ต-๐ข๐ด๐ด ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐บ..." His alarm rang echoing throughout the room. Yes, that was his alarm clock. And he loved that it was the first thing he heard when his day started.Johnny had slept kind of well, and that was enough considering the last two days of bad sleep. Cage then went to his bathroom to do his skin routine, trying his best to minimize the appearance of his dark circles.The man, who until then had been wearing boxers, put his robe over it and went down the stairs, and was startled when he reached the top step and came across a figure sitting on his sofa. He gave a small gasp, low but enough to be heard by the other man."You're late." The man was waiting for him while reading his newspaper. As soon as he noticed his presence, his security guard lowered his sheet so that he could just see his eyes, which were small and sharp, and as black as an empty starless night. They conveyed depth, and could be quite intimidating when stared at for too long.Johnny received a glance from the man that gave him chills."Uh--For what?" Johnny froze, raising an eyebrow, completely confused about what it was."For you training. Don't you read the email's from Sarah?""Email? Oh...Yes! I read...I guess..." Johnny was always a pro at lying, managing to fool his parents that he had gotten a good grade when he didn't and even convincing his teachers that his dog had eaten his homework. But looking into those deep black eyes made him feel confronted, humiliated and insulted. Therefore it was impossible not to stutter while they looked at him."You didn't read it, did you?" Kenshi finally lowered his newspaper page completely, displaying a completely different outfit than the day before. Today he wore a closed black thermal training t-shirt that was very tight to his body, allowing the shape of his abdomen to be clearly seen, and underneath he was wearing dark red shorts. "You know, for an actor you lie very badly, Cage." He said in a mocking tone."Who's to say I wasn't acting about looking like I was acting bad?" The actor hated it when he was teased, so he tried to lie. Only he could do this to others, not others do it to him!"This does not make any sense." The man shook his head, raising an eyebrow."Okay! Fine! Just let me have my breakfast and then we can go to my gym, okay? Just give me a few minutes to wake up." Johnny snorted, he's never had such an irritating and demanding personal, and Kenshi isn't even his trainer!The black-haired man nodded and returned his gaze to his newspaper and the actor headed towards the kitchen. Cage then turned on his coffee maker and went over to his stove, grabbing a pan and some eggs to prepare his breakfast. He looked at Kenshi, it would be inelegant not to ask if he was hungry, because despite these crazy security circumstances, he was still his guest. And well, his parents taught him how to treat them properly. "Do you want...Um...Breakfast? I'll make you an omelet if you want some...?" He didn't even know how to formulate a question as those provocative eyes stared at him again."No thanks." Even rejecting him Takahashi was so formal...Argh! It drove Johnny crazy for some unknown reason. He wishes he could shake it and ask it to be less like this."Right." The actor nodded, turning back to preparing his meal. After finishing producing it, he sat down on his island. Nothing like a sun-dried tomato and ricotta omelette accompanied by a cup of espresso to start the day. Every now and then while he ate, he would glance at the other person on his sofa. He stopped reading his newspaper and now he was looking at his cell phone, frowning even when he was relaxed. That made Cage laugh internally."What are you looking at?" Okay, maybe he stared at him for too long to make him notice that..."Ahm...Nothing." He replied, turning his face to the side. Johnny tried to finish his coffee as quickly as possible, because deep down he felt pressured by the other about start the trainee as soon as possible.So when he finished, he hurried to go to his room to change, putting on his best training clothes so he could go downstairs.The actor showed Kenshi a little more about his "humble" residence and guided him to one of the back rooms, his private gym, which had various equipment and a large space in the center to train his martial arts with a huge mirror in front."You know, I think I'll be the one to teach you today." The actor said while stretching. "After all, you're dealing with the biggest international martial arts superstar. And I don't understand why Sarah deduces that I need to learn something else." He was so stupidly cocky that it stressed Takahashi out."If she said you needs it, it's because you're not as good as you think. And that's it." The man, his "coach" stood in front of him, arms crossed."I think you're the one who thinks you're better than you are." The actor stood up, approaching the other man and narrowed his gaze. Not in as threatening a way as Kenshi's eyes naturally were, but he did his best to impose fear."Um." The other gave a short muffled laugh. "Since you are so superior, then prove it to me." Takahashi had plans for what to train him today. He had received a schedule sent by the assistant. However, he decided to give up on the day's plans, just for the fun of watching the actor embarrass himself.Cage looked at him one last time and moved a few inches away to get into position. After lining up at his base he quickly advanced to throw him a jab, but Kenshi entered a defensive position, managing to predict his movement beforehand, he easily managed to block his attack, using his elbow to move his fist away and then holding it with his opposite hand. Noticing his disadvantage, Johnny tried to throw a direct punch with his free hand, but Kenshi, who was holding his right fist with his left hand, used his available hand to hold his arm before finishing his punch. The actor tried to use his leg to kick him, but it didn't seem to hurt him, and he still held his leg with his arm, leaving him off balance. Cage hated to admit it, but Takahashi had the upper hand, gaining control of both his arms, and to make matters worse, his opponent pulled his left arm tighter with his right hand, and releasing his right fist, he punched him in the stomach. with your left hand. "International martial arts superstar? Ha!" Kenshi said in a mocking tone."The best in service." Johnny moved away, surrounding him. "But some takes have to be done to get it perfect." The actor said recovering. After catching his breath, Cage returned to his position, and advanced to launch an attack, hoping that this time it would work, he threw a direct punch, which was blocked by the other who held his fist, he tried again to use his available hand. to punch him again, and to his delight he even managed to hit him, but not hard enough to make him unable to move his arm away with the back of his, taking advantage of the available hand he punched him hard in the stomach. "Oucht!" Johnny couldn't help but exclaim in pain."Are you sure you don't want to stop?" Kenshi crossed his arms in front of him, starting to get worried about how far the actor would go to hurt himself to prove something to him. "Maybe it's too much.""Oh! That's what she said!" The man took the opportunity to make a joke and the other man rolled his eyes. "I told you, many takes are necessary, ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ."๐๐ข๐ช๐ต...๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ?? ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฏ๐ช๐ค๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ?The security guard thought.This time Johnny didn't worry about position, base or guard, he just attacked the guard with everything. But nothing seemed to help. He kicked, the man defended, he punched, the other blocked, finally he tried to defend, the other managed to hit him. At first the game was cool, but over time Kenshi started to get tired of his idea because Johnny seemed like a child insistent on a game. So when the actor went to kick him, he dodged, catching his collar, he leaned forward and crossed his leg with his to knock him down. Johnny, not convinced of his defeat, grabbed his opponent's arms tightly, making him fall next to him.But they stopped in a suspicious position."Hey that's kinda sexy." He played with the position the two were in, with Johnny lying on the floor and Kenshi on top of him. With their chests close enough to be able to hear and feel the other's deep breathing.The two needed a few moments to catch their breath. Johnny, who couldn't help but look at the man above him, could notice that his hair was messy and wet with sweat, and that was really sexy...Sexy?? No no. It was cool. Maybe he looked at the other for a few moments. You know, he wasn't that bad... In fact, he would make a great actor or model due to his defined features, striking jaw, black eyes and thin nose... Argh! Stop paying attention to him, Johnny!"Could you let go of my arms?" Kenshi asked, glancing down at his arms. "You're holding on too tight.""Oh...Okay. Fine...I'm sorry..." Cage, embarrassed, released him and the two stood up."So let's continue right this time?" Kenshi asked him. "Letting me teach you something you clearly don't know?" Cage had no choice but to accept, after all after his terrible defeat just now he had no argument against it. And so the two went to train. Takahashi demanded that they start with the basics, teaching him the principles of martial arts, some basic and semi-intermediate defenses, strikes and kicks for the actor. He also taught him how to dodge and how to base himself correctly (which felt strangely good for Johnny when he felt her warm hands rest on his waist??)....After long hours of training, the man decided it was time to stop, as everything he had planned he managed to teach him."That was the hardest training I've ever had." Johnny commented."We're just getting started." The other gave a slight smile. Wait...He smiles?? Wow and those teeth were extremely white and straight and...Again Johnny found himself fixing his gaze on the other man. What was wrong with him?"What it was?" Kenshi asks."Nothing, I just...Hey, do you want to drink some?" The actor tried to hide it when he noticed his mini bar (yes, he had almost everything in his home)."But it's 2 in the afternoon.""2? Then it's time!" The actor poured himself a glass of cherry liquor, one of his favorites, in an attempt to clear these intrusive thoughts from his mind. "And you didn't answer me! Hey, come on! Pick one for yourself, Kendoll." He was gesturing to his huge liquor shelf, demonstrating that the guard could take any one that suited him.The man flings at him. Of everything he said, only one thing caught your attention, the nickname. ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด?"Please without nicknames. Just call me Takahashi." The man corrected him, he needed to be treated correctly to maintain his formal posture."Whatever!" Johnny knew it wouldn't be a warning that would make him stop using these nicknames. No no. The fact that I knew he didn't like it was what made it even funnier. "Now pick something."He pressed. It was logical that in his time as a Yakuza, Kenshi had already drunk a lot, not only with his colleagues, but especially after his battles to try to forget the blood that ran through his hands. Unfortunately, it took him a long time to realize that no matter how much alcohol he drank, the pain always appeared. ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ญ๐ธ๐ข๐บ๐ด ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ.It wouldn't be a few drinks that would take away your burden and the weight to carry. Therefore, when he realized this, Kenshi tried to give up these self-sabotaging pleasures to stop running away from his fear and face his unhappy reality. Maybe this is your punishment for having done so much harm to so many people. Live with it."Hi! I'm talking to you!" The act was the fingers breaking him out of the trance."I'm sorry...I was distracted for a moment.""So what do you want?" Cage asked as he poured himself a third shot of his drink, already feeling some of the effects."Nothing..." Why was he remembering his time in the Yakuza? Now bad memories insisted on invading his mind. "You know what, I think I'm going to lie down.""But it's two o'clock.""Then it's time." The other repeated his speech."Hey, just don't forget the party later!" Johnny exclaimed after the man took a few steps away."What a party?" He asked."Oh you don't read the email's??" The truth was that there was no email sent to Takahashi about the fest, Johnny just wanted to tease him about the situation from earlier."No because I don't received it. I read all my email's, even the spam one." But of course, Kenshi managed to ruin even his joke.So Johnny continue "Well, I thought that now that I have enough security at this mansion I could kind of...could have a party.""Enough security? I've been here for a day and you already do this??""Shhhh." The actor approached him, saying in a calm tone due to the alcohol in his veins. "As Taylor Swift says You need to calm down, man! You're always so tense!" He said approaching the man putting his hand on his tense soulder. "That's exactly why you need a party! To have fun, have fun and...Drink!" He lifted his drink, letting a few drops spill out. The other just took a few steps back to avoid getting wet.Kenshi thought about answering him something, but he couldn't deny that the actor was the one in control (no matter how stupid he was) and that as he was being paid he would have to accept whatever it was and do his job."Okay..." He huffed, finally giving in."Great! Let's go buy things this afternoon!" Johnny said excitedly.
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The only thing Kenshi wanted to do was sleep, but instead of it he was passing through various stores on a very hot day with his protรฉgรฉ. Sometimes Kenshi questioned himself why he had accepted this job and all these thoughts happened since his work for Johnny started. The egocentric actor managed to be very risky and impulsive, the complete opposite of the security guard who avoided exactly this kind of thing."Hey which do you prefer the red or blue one?" The actor showed him two color options for glasses. For Takahashi the things Johnny care a lot didn't make sense, after all cups are made just for drink, the color doesn't really matter for it. But the brow hair with sunglasses man asked him as if it were a matter of life and death.Kenshi sighed knowing he had no choice but to answer him. "Okay...The red one. I like the color." He rolled his eyes, doesn't believing that he's being spaid for doing that."Great! I liked that one too." He placed a large quantity of the cups in his shopping cart."Are we going to take more longer here?" Kenshi asked impatiently for the two hours lost with shopping.Johnny put his hand in his pocket and took out his cellphone to check his shopping list, and after taking a good look at what had already been purchased, he spoke. "Well, we're practically done!" And so the two go to the cashier.Kenshi felt relieved that it was finally over, but his tranquility ended as soon as he saw how many bags they had given away. "Hey big fella! You need to help me with that!" As soon as he finished sorting through the products, Johnny brought some bags for the man to carry (the actor gave him the majority and the heaviest ones).Walking to Johnny's car, Kenshi felt like one of those husbands of rich women who spent all the money on their lover's card and still left him behind carrying his huge amount of bags and boxes... Okay maybe the example of "husband and wife" is not the best term to use for both, but it was what Kenshi could think of at the time.๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ง๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฎ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐จ๐ช๐ณ๐ญ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ, and that reference Kenshi can get it.Once they reached Cage's vehicle, they distributed the purchases between the trunk and the passenger seats. Johnny headed towards his driver's seat, but before he could get in he spotted something that caught his attention. "No way! Look at this!" Kenshi, alarmed by the man's exaggerated reaction, hurried to turn his face towards it and see what it was, but it was just an amusement park on the other street."Wow do you remember that? I always liked the roller coaster!" Johnny's eyes shone with nostalgia. "And you, Kenshi, what did you like most?" And again Cage didn't refer him with his last name, preferring calling him in an informal way."Hm well...I've never been to a park like that. My "childhood", ๐ช๐ง ๐ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ ๐ช๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต, was very restricted with obligations. Full-time school, frequent martial arts training, and several hm...Courses" He can't reveal the truth of his past so he say what he can. "I never had time to... Doing childish things." Kenshi hated talking about his childhood, after all, the time he should have enjoyed the most became the worst time of his life. While many children went to parks and played with their friends with the sole concern of having as much fun as possible, the Japanese had orders and duties to be fulfilled, and if they were not fulfilled in time, punishments were what he received. As soon as he was young he learned the law of survival, he learned to fight, he learned to defend himself, he learned not to trust someone, he learned to let go of his feelings. He was just shaped to be the perfect killing machine."It looked shitty." That's what Johnny said."Yeah, it was..." Kenshi sighed, wanting to say much more than that, but not being allowed by his Yakuza code of conduct. Johnny knew that the fact that he was so perfect in doing everything have a consequence for that."We need to change this then!"The tall man with gray suit looked at him, raising an eyebrow. "And what do you mean?""Let's go, dickhead! You need to have your childhood, even if it's many years later." He then pulled the man's arm and led him to where the park was.Kenshi thought many times about hesitating, but the shiver in his belly made him want to experience the unknown feeling.As soon as they entered, the Japanese man was amazed at the place, looking at every corner. There were lots of toys, lights and music. A comfortable and fun and warm vibe that involved everyone present with hapiness."Okay, the first thing that you can't get out of here without proving is it." Johnny was coming towards him with something that looked like a cloud on a stick.Kenshi analyzed it from top to bottom, not understanding whether it was edible or not. "What is that?""Cotton candy duh" Cage mocked and order. "Now prove it!"He took a piece for himself and ate it and asked the other to do the same. Takahashi still looked at him suspiciously, but gave in to his desire and tasted the unknown food."The kids really like it? It's just sugar." He made a joke that made Johnny laugh."The flavor of diabetes is the point." Johnny scoffed.Knowing that it was too sweet for just one person, the two shared the cotton candy until they went to their first toy. "Well, we can't talk about amusement parks without going on a good roller coaster!" Cage exclaim really excited for his favorite toy. Then he guided his colleague to the row, buying a pair of tickets for the ride.The security guard looked from afar, he had only seen this kind of thing on TV, and was always impressed by it curves and size. The queue didn't take long and soon the two got into the vehicle to start the fun. They chose a place further ahead because in Johnny's words "the experience would be more exciting" and as he seemed like an expert on the subject to his listener he just followed his advice.A few minutes of sitting and the toy started to move. Kenshi felt small chills in his stomach, but for the first time it wasn't from being attacked by an enemy or the imminent fear of death, it was that he was having fun and feeling the emotion of the toy.After a few laps the route ended and the two got off, heading towards the next one. "Viking Boat" that was the name of the next one in agreement with Cage. And well, the name was very suggestive as was the shape, it was a large wooden Viking-style boat hanging from a large support, which swayed back and forth. The experience was well... Fun (a term too informal to use but Kenshi couldn't find another word that would better describe it.) Although a little sickening due to repetition. The two then got some air and headed to their next attraction, the Kamikaze."Hey did you know "Kamikaze" means Spirit Wild? Officially Shinpลซ Tokubetsu Kลgekitai means "Divine Wind Special Attack Unit" and was a Japanese special attack force of military aviators who--" While waiting in line the actor lavished his knowledge on the subject."I know what Kamikazes are, Cage. I studied history." Kenshi said not understanding how the man had not noticed him and noticed his descendants in front of him."Sorry, I have a certain appreciation for Eastern culture. It's really interesting to me." He put his arm behind his back, saying awkwardly.Kenshi stop and asked him. "Is that why that sword on the fireplace?""Oh yes are you referring to the Taira clan's remaining sword?" Cage introduced the subject with excitement. "Well, it is the only trace we have of this renowned and noble family. The truth is that many things have been covered up over time, so not much is known about them yet. We even know if they have descendants. But the few stories we know demonstrate how powerful this family was before its decline.""Intriguing." Takahashi replied. The coincidence was strange, when he was young, he had already seen images about this sword, not only at school but at home. The name Taira wasn't strange either. It was as if everything brought back memories of something old but had not been forgotten. And that stayed in the security guard's mind for the rest of the afternoon.The two left the last ride and after Johnny bought them popcorn, the two returned to the actor's vehicle, but to their surprise, the car was different from the last time they left it. It was deeply scratched, as if someone had used a saw to vandalize it. And the lines formed letters and words that said "Give back what's ours." Johnny swallowed hard and got scared when he saw that. And Kenshi could only look around to see if he could still find the evildoers."Damn! I just finished paying for this car!" Cage whined."Do you have any idea who did this?" Kenshi asked to the actor while he was analyzing the vehicle."Well, I don't know. It could be a lot of people. My haters, one of my ex, someone from work or maybe--""You have a lot of trouble in your life." His security commentes raising an eyebrow. "We need to review that later. But anyway, we'd better get back to the mansion now, we're too exposed here. "...So the two got into the car and Johnny started the ignition to go back to his mansion. The atmosphere that was once warm and fun turned into cold and silent. Cage was too nervous about the approach of the mysterious person (or people) and this made him lose the mood for jokes and humor."Shall we cancel the party?" Kenshi questioned while he took off his shoe to enter the residence."No need, we already bought everything. Besides, it will be very difficult to cancel with everyone." Johnny didn't want the cancel it, he made so much expectations for this night.Takahashi knew that deep down these were just excuses so he could have a distraction from everything tonight. And maybe he needed it. So the Japanese didn't make a comment about, as much as he wanted to, he understood his friend's situation. (๐๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ??)For the rest of the afternoon, Kenshi set up some cameras outside and walked around the mansion to check the perimeter while Cage prepared his party. As it gradually got dark, guests began to appear at the gate of the actor's mansion. And so, as Cage welcomed them into his residence, Kenhsi took turns between the living room and the balcony to check this surroundings."Hey, can't you rest for a moment?" Johnny stopped him midway offering him a glass of champagne, which was clearly refused by the other. The actor had changed clothes and was wearing a white suit with a blue formal blouse that was open halfway, accompanied by, of course, a pair of sunglasses."I can't, Cage. That's my job." Takahashi was tired to saying the same thing to him. ๐๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ด๐ต๐ถ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ?"Oh come on, everyone is my trusted guest! I authorize you to enjoy the party." He pulled the man's arm, taking him to the sofa to sit down and relax. His slurred voice showed that he was starting to get drunk.Against his will, Takahashi sat on the edge of the sofa, not liking to stop what he was doing and not knowing what was happening around the mansion anymore."Why do you are always so pretty fucking formal?" Cage asks looking at the black suit with gray shirt of the man."I told you before, this is my work. You don't see security guards wearing t-shirts or shorts. This doesn't pass professionalism." He crossed his arms rolling his eyes."But a normal look makes a good disguise!" Johnny sat on the arm of the couch and approached the man, unbuttoning two buttons on his shirt. "Look at you now! You're sexy man. That's well better! Now you can enjoy the party!" Cage was drunk sufficiently for didn't make him realize how close he was to the other man. But Kenshi, who was sober, noticed it, as he could feel his breathing up close. But for some reason, he didn't move away."Oh hey! Tomas! How are my wingman?" But when his special guests arrived the actor had to leave. "Kung Lao! Raiden! How long!"Kenshi just sighed....Only heaven knew how tense Takahashi was at the party, he was trying to fit in with the group of friends of Cage, which was drinking and playing games on the couch, but his only mind was about how dangerous the perimeter could be and how they can be helpless with his distraction.He tried to take a deep breath. Maybe Cage was right (as he hated to admit it) about him being too worried about...Everything.Kenshi then downed his glass of water and tried to focus on the current moment, paying attention to the conversations around him."Wait who is that girl with Mileena?" Johnny murmured, pointing to a tall woman with braids who stayed the entire party next to the woman with shaved sides.Raiden and Lao looked at each other and replied "You didn't know? It's her girlfriend, Tanya."Cage was normally expressive, but the drink made it even more evident. "No way! She's a lesbian??""I think so." Syzoth nodded."And I flirt with her!" Johnny exclaimed. "Well, now it makes sense when she told me I wasn't 'her type'." He can't deny the memory."But there's still her sister, Kitana." Thomas, a more shy and modest man, began to say after a long time in silence. "I've never seen her with anyone because she's always busy with work, but I'm pretty sure I hear that she's straight..." He told Johnny, gesturing to where the woman was, in a more distant and isolated corner of the room.She was staring at her drink and playing on her cell phone. Cage felt confident with what his friend told him, and so he placed his hand on his shoulder. "That's why you're my wingman, bro!" Johnny turned his glass to give him the confidence he lacked and so he went after the woman.Everyone in the group watched him go to her from afar, but then they gave up and turned their gaze to Kenshi, who felt intimidated. "And you? You've hardly spoken...What's your name? And...How did you meet Johnny?" Raiden asked him, taking advantage of the opportunity that the most talkative of the group had left to finally talk to him."My name is Kenshi. And Johnny and I are...๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด." That's what he managed to improvise on the spot. After all, he couldn't tell thry about his work."Um are you that guy with the sword? From his last movie?" Syzoth asks looking at his face."Hm...Yes. It was me." He even watched this movie but confirmed the allegation."Lets go to what matters." Lao started talking, which meant that good things were not coming. "If you could be with any girl at this whole party, who would you be with?" He asks making a face."Stop it Lao. He might get uncomfortable!" Raiden fought with him."Oh Rairai!" He put his arm around his friend putting him closer. "I just want to get along with our new friend! But asking formal questions will only get far of that!" The two men were like a comedic sitcon duo. "And I...Super would go with the one with the short hair over there." He pointed to a woman with reddish hair, tight clothes and long nails."Nitara? Hm, I don't think she's that good." Raiden crossed his arms, huffing."You're just saying that because Johnny is having more atitude than you for talking to Kitana." His friends laughs amd the other rolled his eyes."I think that girl with long black hair and white dress pretty beauty." Syzoth pointed a girl laughing at loud with some friends."She's fine." Some of they agree."But what about you, Kenshi? Did you find any pretty?" Lao returned his face to the man in the other couch in front of him."Well, I..." How could he say that...He's not interested in girls?He didn't know what kind of people Cage's friends were and it would certainly be very risky to open up so much to people he doesn't even know. He thought about making some excuse, but before he could open his mouth Johnny came back with more drink in his hands."Hey guys! I'm back!" He returned to his spot on the couch between Raiden and Kenshi."So how was it with her?" Thomas asked him as he helped himself to a portion of snacks placed on the rye table. "You took a long time.""Ahm well...I got dumped..." He put his arm behind his head, saying awkwardly. "But she spent 20 minutes explaining to me how inconvenient and disrespectful it is to approach a woman that way..." Everyone at the table laughed at his situation."Wow you suck!" Kung Lao scoffed, taking the snacks from Thomas' hand."Oh don't worry, you're not in a position to say something like that!" The actor responded, losing consciousness due to the amount of alcohol in his system. "Raiden gives you more attention than any girl!" He said jokingly, but Raiden couldn't help but blush....The party continued and the group (except for Kenshi) drank to their limit. It was funny, as the only sober person in the group, to see the shit they did because they were upset. Thomas called the group's attention to try to do a somersault, but as he was off balance he fell, knocking over an important piece from Johnny's collection (which luckily he was too drunk to get upset about). Kung Lao got on the table to sing Total Eclipse of the Heart at the karaoke and did a whole performance. "And now and the I fall apaaarrtt AND I NEED YOU NOW TONIGHT AND I NEED YOU MORE THAN EVEEERRR!" He screamed into the microphone with all his soul, and when he finished, coming down from the table receiving applause from the others present, he gave his close friend a kiss.Not just that, but when Kenshi decided to get up and go tod outside, and then he saw a lot more crazy things, like people jumping into the pool, others lying on the ground and some walking with the wall in front of them, like a video game glitch. He laughed, people behaved so hilariously when exposed to drink. Kenshi then stayed for a while at the door, checking the perimeter and looking at the beautiful starry sky that formed at night."Hey Kendoll!" Johnny shouted from afar, heading towards him."What's wrong, Cage?" The security guard turned to him. The man stood still for a few moments and approached. Everything happened so fast that Takahashi couldn't even react, but the actor pulled him by the collar and whispered in his ear "๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ'๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ถ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ข ๐ด๐ฆ๐น๐บ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ." and gave him a kiss. As soon as he did this he ran back to his group who welcomed him with applause and laughs, as if it had been a challenge.Just a challenge...It could be a little more than that......As it got darker, the guests had to leave because they were tired. Johnny's group was the last to withdraw."Hey, where's Cage?" Kenshi asked one of his colleagues before he left the mansion."Um I think I saw him in the bathroom." Raiden answered him in a daze, helping his drunk friend to get out. Kenshi just waited for him to leave to close the gate and then turned to the mansion to look for Cage.Unfortunately, there were many bathrooms in the residence, but after looking at all of them, the security guard found him in his master bedroom suite."What the hell is wrong here?" He looked at the scene of the man sitting on the floor leaning on the toilet. Cage appeared to cry as he downed another sip of the bottle.Kenshi walked over and took her hand. "I think you're good to drink for today.""I jus wanted... Make this stop-p..." The man lowered his head, whispering."What?" The security guard crouched down next to him, lifting his head so he wouldn't vomit."Haha you're funny." He doesn't look at the other's eyes."I'm not kidding. What doesn't stop?" Kenshi insisted."Ah yess...The emptiness..." Even though he was face to face with his colleague, his gaze remained vacant. "No matter how big the party is, people always l-leave and I'm left alone..." He tried to lower his head again but the other stopped him."You have me. I'm still here." Kenshi said helping him to get up. Her words seemed to have made him a little more comfortable."Yess, but for a short t-time... When your service is over you will leave..."He walked dizzily and with difficulty while the other guided him to his room. "Let's not think about that now, okay?"Johnny was heavier than he looked which was quite difficult to put his in the bed. "What matters is now. And I'm here." Then reaching the bed, he placed the man carefully."Fine...Goodie night, Kenny. Hope u like the day.""Hm well...Apart from the fact that you threw up on me, it wasn't such a bad party." He looked at his dirty shirt.Kenshi decided to not talking about the "kiss" not while the man was really drunk."Haha! You're funny I like it." He was really saying nonsense because of the alcohol."Go to sleep. Good night Cage." The truth was that Takahashi had enjoyed the day, but he didn't care at all about the party, the expensive drinks or the famous guests.The thing that he really like was the afternoon at the park.Cage bring to him a new experience he never felt, which was the "enjoy". He felt like the kid he never was with the help of the man.After all Cage isn't that bad.๐๐น๐ค๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ต ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ข๐ค๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ณ๐ต. ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ด๐ด. And the kiss? Well it was just a joke, Kenshi guess and after all he didn't kisses so bad. It was...Good.
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It was time to get up, and the music on his alarm clock already told him so. Cage woke up confused and dizzy, with a terrible, bitter taste in his mouth.He shouldn't have exaggerated so much the night before, that was a bad idea. But since Cris is gone and he's alone, he has nothing else to do but drink. After all, there would be no one to complain about this habit of his. In fact, there was no one in his mansion...The actor couldn't ignore the fact that he missed someone by his side. Nothing like his friends, fans and booze can fill he in. He wanted to experience some real feeling, nothing like these fake movie acting ones. He wanted to feel something real.Maybe it's the alcohol that's making him so melancholic. After all, Johnny Cage doesn't have a bad time, he never shows weakness or vulnerability. He's the guy everyone likes and admires. He's not the kind of guy who spends the night drinking and crying.No no! He...He...Why does he want to deceive by lying to himself like this? Johnnatan Carlton is a guy with problems with drinking, love and life, who, away from the cameras, has a pain that cannot be seen by anyone other than himself. And at home he could stop acting and be this man...Then Carlton tried to muster the strength to get up, but it seemed impossible. He was still too dizzy to stand up, his legs felt wobbly and his head was too heavy to maintain his balance. John, after a few failed attempts, decided to gave up, contenting himself with spending the rest of the day lying down so the hangover could go away.But after a few moments, a noise at the door caught his attention, it was Kenshi, or rather Takahashi, his hired private security guard who he had forgotten was now also frequenting his home.The man, as always, was dressed in his best formal attire, this time wearing black pants and a red formal blouse, pulled up, leaving his tattoos on display. Damn maybe it can be the alcohol but it fits pretty well on him. So damn pretty and hot."Good morning sunshine." The actor tried hard to at least keep himself sitting on the edge of the bed, leaning against his pillow, and then with a forced smile he greeted the man."Morning." And as always Takahashi maintained his "charisma"."Oh that's smell good." The actor noticed Kenshi bringing with him a tray full of scented things on top. "What is it?" He asked, curious to know what had been prepared."Breakfast." The Japanese answered him obviously. "I figured your hangover would get in your way today, so the best way to help it pass is to eat." Carefully, he placed the tray on the actor's lap.And so Johnny could notice the wide variety of things he was being served. Scrambled eggs, a few slices of bacon and toast occupied the plate, there was a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee and in the corner a small portion of fruit on a bridge."Wow that's perfect" The actor thanked in a failed gesture of trying to arch forward in gratitude. And then he turned back to his plate, picking up his fork to eat his eggs.Kenshi remained by his side while he ate his meal, perhaps it was because of the work of supervising him 24 hours a day, but he kept staring at him in that crossed-armed way that was starting to become scary. So to break the ice, Cage began to say."Did I...Made some shit yeaterday?" He asked frankly. Kenshi thought twice before speaking."Well, you and a guy with a weird hat took over the karaoke at the end of the night, leaving no one else to sing, you also tried to jump off the table but ended up tripping over your drink and falling on one of the guests, you cried in the bathroom and threw up in me." He hesitated to talk about the kiss but thought it best not to and gave up."Well at least I'll have good stories to tell." Carlton laughed, gesturing his fork with the eggs before taking them to his mouth. "You know, my immunity to drinking has weakened over the years, it seems that I feel the effect faster now.""That's why you should drink plenty of water." Kenshi placed a bottle of water on the actor's wooden dresser. He really had prepared for everything.Despite being amused by the man's cautious manner, something kept insisting on Johnny's mind. Therefore, unable to hold back the question any longer, the actor asked. "You said that I cried. Do you know what it was about?"Kenshi needed a few moments, which made the other even more curious about what he had done."You said something about loneliness." It was the most acceptable summary Takahashi could think of."Oh..." He looked embarrassed staring at his plate. "I apologize for made you heard that." Apparently he couldn't maintain Johnny Cage's stance and ended up letting the weak and vulnerable Jonathan Carlton take over. How stupid! Did more people hear him talk and whine like this?"And don't worry. No one else but me heard your frustrations." Kenshi said with a firm voice, answering his question before it was even asked. Living with the man was making him somewhat easy to read. "And you know... It was nice to know that you're not as self-centered as you seem." The relief in Cage's chest made him laugh along with the other. Once they finished, they couldn't help but look at each other.The actor got nervous when he noticed the grooming for too long and ended up looking away to the displeasure of his security, who had even enjoyed those few seconds.And then, awkwardly, he asked, pointing to some things that were still available on his tray. "Do you want some?"The other nodded, rejecting in the most formal way possible. "No I read eat mine.""Uh okay..." Silence once again prevailed in the room, and even with that, none of them left, as if they didn't want the moment to end. "Do you want to...Watch one of my movies?" Cage didn't think much when uttering his question."Are you inviting me to see one of YOUR movies? Seriously, you couldn't be more narcissistic?" Kenshi asked him with a comical ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐บ laugh. "And my answer is no." He responded by crossing his arms."Aw man! One day I'll make you watch one!" Cage exclaimed at the other's speech, after all, no one ever refused his film proposals. Although the others just wanted to suck up to him.Johnny notice that Kenshi was different from the others, he said what he thought, without holding back because Johnny was an actor, and it was this kind of "normal" treatment that the actor missed so much."Nor dead." Kenshi crossed his arms, saying in a mocking tone.And now the security guard made him wake up to a new challenge. Manage to convince him to watch one of his films. And Johnny Cage loved a challenge and didn't give up that easily."Well then today is your unlucky day." Cage removed the tray from him, managing to rise from his bed with the help of his colleague. "So today I return to my recordings in the studio. And to your displeasure you will be forced to go there with me, because you need to keep up your work."Kenshi laughs again. It was so good to be heard. "What if I quit now? I won't have to." He was loving to playing with the actor."Haha! Nice try, but if you do this you'll lose your salary." The actor exclaimed going to his closet to get dressed and closed the door....The morning passed quickly and soon the two found themselves in traffic on the way to the studio, so the actor could continue recording his newest film Mortal Kombat: Origins. Yes, the first one was a huge success, so Johnny wasted no time in making a sequel, a video game and now his long-awaited prequel (Something that his fans begged for a lot on his social medias).Takahashi had never set foot in a studio before and was surprised to see how extremely large the place was when he comes to the Warner Studio."Hey, it's not there! We're on the next block!" Cage held his arm preventing him from entering the wrong building.And only with the warning of his protรฉgรฉ that Kenshi could see that the place had several blocks, separated by films. This way, he let the actor guide him to the right one. As soon as they walked through the door, there was a small break room with a few couches and a coffee table, as well as a few employees waiting with a tray full of coffees for the employees."Here you are Mr. Cage." One of them handed it to the brown-haired man who nodded."Thanks. Hey, could you get our new guest some coffee?" He pointed to the black-haired man next to him. "A frappuccino for him please.""No. You don't need to--" Kenshi awkwardly tried to stop him, but the man was too insistent."I insist. You're going to need it." Cage said putting on his sunglasses putting his hand on Kenshi's right shoulder. A short moviment that make Takahashi crawl. And he continue. "Besides, once you try the frappuccino here you'll never want to stop!" He exclaimed taking a sip of coffee and heading to the main part of the venue, which was a huge set already set up.The scenario looked like an ancient place, full of fake cherry trees, houses with bamboo doors and some ancient sculptures, it was like feudal Japan."Did you like it?" Cage asked him behind his back while they were walking. "I hired our best designer to make it as realistic as possible." Kenshi had to admit that the view was beautiful and so realistic that looks like an old and wonderful picture.Cage then called him to come to his post. A little space mear the scenario with one chair with his name on it. So Cage asks one of the employees to bring another one for Kenshi so they can sit and watch the movie being filmed.This time Johnny wouldn't act but would be the director of the work. Kenshi knew very well that the man enjoyed his authoritarian position like that, having total control over everything. And although he liked looking at him like that, Kenshi still had a job to do and he couldn't be distracted, he had to pay attention to the people around him and see if someone was suspected.However, while everything was going well, from time to time he looked at the recordings of the film (in fact, with all that noise, there was no way not to notice) and from what he could see from the scenes and dialogues, the story was about an ancient clan that had been imprisoned by a criminal faction which stole their only and most precious possession. But after circulating through many hands, the artifact ended up being lost and to this day its whereabouts are a mystery.But coincidentally one of the protagonists had found him and coincidentally he was part of the clan's lost lineage.It was strange how that story wasn't unfamiliar to Kenshi in a way, it was as if he had already heard it before, a long time ago. Which left him even more impressed with Cage's ability to develop a story in such a realistic way."Wow this is an incredible story for you to make byyourself." He commented to the now director, needing to raise his tone to be heard over all the noise. "I didn't know you had the ability to create something so splendid."Cage laughed loudly. "So I don't look like I could create something as good? Look, to your surprise I'm not as stupid as you think I am." He adjusted himself in his seat, giving a satisfied smile. "And I'm not going to take credit alone, after all, a good part of the story is inspired by the legend of the Sento sword." He paused briefly and then continued. "The same one that you were surprised to learn about the price I paid for it." He remeber the japanese. "But I told you and I still repeat, I don't regret it neither a little bit. Every penny was worth the return it brought me." Johnny made a point of making this clear, after all he was tired of always being asked about the price and whether his purchase was worth it.Seeing that he had strayed too far from the topic and that what his security guard really wanted to know was about the history of the sword, he continued. "I still don't know much about it story, after all we only have rumors about this, but it seems that Sento was owned by the Taira clan, a family that was decimated hundreds of years ago, for being enslaved by a criminal faction. However, there are rumors and theorys that maybe There are still living descendants of the clan, but for their own protection they had to change their surname.Don't you find that interesting to imagine? " He mumbled the last part almost as if it was forbidden for anyone to hear it."Wow that's a really great story. Now I understand your obsession with that.""I'm not obsessed." The other tried to defend himself, but Kenshi had already seen his shelf full of books on the subject and rumor magazines on his desk for his argument to be invalidated. "Okay, maybe a little." He admitted."You're such a nerd." Returning to his serious and professional posture, the other gave one last laugh....With the recordings over, the actors were released and only the assistants remained."See you tomorrow guys!" Cage, as per his solitary habit, was one of the last to leave the studio as he liked to say goodbye to everyone."Goodbye Mr. Carlton!" One of the men said as he walked away.With almost everyone gone, he can gather his things to return to his mansion."So Mr. Carlton." Takahashi refers to him the same formal form the man said. "What does the celebrity intend to do tonight?" The security guard next to him asked."Well, you can rest assured, there will be no parties or guests at my residence tonight. So you don't have to worry, I just intend to go back to the mansion, have a drink and rewatch some sitcom series with questionable humor.""It seems boring." The security guard crossed his arms."Boring? You saying that?? What happened to the older Takahashi?" He asks loudly at the man."Well, I think living with you is to blame for that." The Japanese commented making the other laugh in agreement."Okay, maybe you're right about that." He stopped as soon as they left the scenario. "But then what amazing idea do you have about tonight? Because now I'm curious." Cage spoke, trying to hide the excitement in his tone so as not to seem so interested in the idea to the man.Takahashi didn't count on that part, after all he thought that just by proposing the idea Cage would already have something in mind. So he needed a few moments to finally think of something. "Well, we could stop by a restaurant nearby." It was the only thing that quickly crossed his mind and he spoke quickly before the actor asked him about his delay."So you're asking me out on a date?" Cage slowed his pace, crossing his arms and raising an eyebrow at his bodyguard. His bold and unusual comment made Kenshi nervous, nervous to the point where he couldn't think of a way to get out of this terrible embarrassing situation in which he found himself.Maybe he likes Cage? No! Not even if he was crazy! But...At the same time denying it felt so wrong..."I'm kidding!" Johnny exclaimed, elbowing him to break the silence they were in. "A few drinks are always welcome. Especially if you pay.""I didn't say something about paying!"...Without having to pay for a ride, the two only needed to walk a few blocks to reach the restaurant. A walk that would take just a few minutes took almost an hour because of Johnny Cage, after all, everyone who passed by wanted a photo and autograph from the actor/director. However, Kenshi's presence was crucial in keeping them away when the situation was becoming tiring and stressful for Johnny.Cage, already accustomed to this type of occasion, took a cap from his bag and placed sunglasses on his face, so that he would be unrecognizable from afar. A saturated and futile strategy that always got him out of situations in which he wanted to feel "normal".So, the two went to the establishment and sat at the furthest table they could find. It was close to the long glass window that gave a beautiful view of one of Malibu's beaches. It was a beautiful night with the sky lit by stars. A beautiful night not to spend at home alone.The waiter didn't take long to arrive at their table, and so the two placed their order, and while they waited, the two chatted to pass the time.This was one of the first opportunities in which the two could really get to know each other. No training, no parties, no filming, just each other's company."Seriously, I think that's one of the worst things I've ever heard someone do. Tattooing their own name on their chest?" Kenshi can't picture the image himself."In my defense I was drunk. Or at least that's what I remember." Johnny said serving himself another glass of wine."It's still funny. And self-centered.""Why are you thinking about this? Are you interested in seeing it?" The director asked with a tone that left Takahashi wondering if it was a serious comment or just a joke. Although when it comes to Johnny Cage everything is taken as a joke. The actor, seeing that he had left his partner embarrassed, changed the focus of the subject, serving him a little more of the wine that was on the table. "Okay okay now you tell me, what was the stupidest thing you did because of drinking?"Kenshi needed a few moments to think, he didn't drink as often as the actor but he certainly had his past. And he had already done so many things, some of which he remembered and others that his Yakuza partners would tell him about the next day. And after reviewing some of his memories he thought of one that the actor would like."I already makeout with some coworker that I even know.""Really??" The other asked almost spitting out his drink in surprise. "Haha! That's bold of you. And did she at least like it?" Cage was really curious about that."Oh right...Her..." He gave a light cough, bringing his glass of water to his face to cover his embarrassment.But luckily for the security, the waiter came with their orders right on time. Two well served dishes with Seafood risotto accompanied by a bottle of white wine (and a can of soda for the party pooper who doesn't drink)."This is the most expensive dish I've ever seen in my life." The security guard analyzed his meal, full of shrimp, noble cheeses and caviar on top, the dish had its charm and richness. "If that's coming from you, that's no surprise.""Why?" The other asked, laughing, while pouring the drink."Well, for a man who spent 3 million on a sword.""Hey sento, it's not just any sword! And if you did a little research you'd know why!" Cage exclaimed pointing his fork at the other."Okay, I know it helped you develop your film, that's no mystery to anyone." Kenshi rolled his eyes. "Look, let's make a deal, I have some...contacts from the FBI and they have a much more secret internet information system. So if I can get some more information about this sword, will you promise to pay for my next hm...5 dinners?"Cage hesitated for a few moments, even though the answer was obvious (it was logical that he wanted this information more than anything!) He wanted to not appear easy."Okay. But don't abuse the account!" The two continued their conversation about silly things and even towards the end of the night Kenshi accepted a glass of his drink after much insistence from the director....When it was late, the two left, taking a ride to the mansion."Hey Kenshi...Do you wanna know something?" Cage spoke sobbing, a little disturbed by the drink, needing help to enter his residence."uhm what?" Takahashi asked as he opened the door for the man."I really, really, really appreciate your company. Like really." Cage approached the man until their chests touched, saying, looking deep into his eyes. Perhaps there was some depth to what he had said."Okay I understand that." Kenshi rolled his eyes pretending not to think the same thing."I wasn't lying when I said you are pretty hot." Not satisfied Cage continue.Takahashi couldn't help but feel his face burn with that. "You've had too much to drink for today. For now, sleep Cage. See you tomorrow." The security guard closed the door and directed him to his room."You promise tomorrow you will stay here?" The actor asked before entering the door."Of course. I'll be right here." So the other lay down with a smile on his face to know it....Kenshi tried to sleep, he really tried so hard. But the words of Cage can't stop rounding his head.Maybe what he said was real?Did he have feelings for Kenshi? Or it was just the excess of alcohol?So, unable to sleep, Kenshi spent the night awake, re-contacting his old friend Briggs to ask him for some information and research the subject, but he didn't know that...
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"Hey Mr. Briggs...Are you awake?""Now I'm..." The man grumbled on the other end of the call. "What makes you call me at this time of the dawn, Mr. Takahashi?" Jax asked him accompanied by a long yawn.Kenshi felt a little ashamed for having woken him up for something so futile, but at the moment it didn't seem like it to him, because nothing about Johnny was futile."Can you help me with a search? Of a very important thing?" The other accept to help Kenshi and so the japanese man spent all night long searching about the sword in a borrowed from his FBI friend just to did these searches.So, he discovered lots of unknown and undisclosed facts about Sent, like the material it is made of and its original country. Not only this but he discovered in a top secret website with an exclusive password that he could use, that it was made by an old farmer who used all his metals to melt them and make a sword to protect his home from invaders.The weapon became so resistant that it ended up being passed down through generations as a legacy of the past. However, as not everything is rosy, a criminal faction found out about his artifact, and did everything they could to gain possession of it,After many years of conflict, the few remaining descendants of the caln taira were kidnapped by the now named Yakuza and then they were forced to work against their will for the faction members, change your last name and having to submit even their children to be trained to work with them since early. All this effort in exchange for the proposal of an unattainable future freedom.However, the children never knew the seriousness of the situation, as their parents could not tell them. That's why Kenshi always judged his family for being very strict.But now he know the truth.He knew all the pain and achievement that the sword carried that one day was erased by the Yakuza.And after continuing reading the story, he saw that the Yakuza went through a time of crisis, and ended up having to give up their most precious asset to sell, and was made for a famous person who preferred to remain anonymous, who offered the value of 3 million dollars for the product.Kenshi was shocked by the new discovery. Never would he have imagined that he, just an immigrant and former agent, could have such an intense past. He didn't even know how to react or what to do. There were already many doubts in his mind.What if Johnny knew what he would think about?Would this change anything between them?Preferring not to worry too much, Kenshi decided he needed time to tell the actor, and so he turned off his computer, sending his friend off to sleep.It was obvious that Kenshi, with the new discovery, would not be able to sleep that night, as his mind would be full, but he was certain that he did not want to disturb the actor with his personal problems....Life goes on and two weeks had passed and the things seemed fine, no threats or stalkers to bother the actor's mind. Johnny slept better like never before. And Kenshi, well, he barely worked, which frustrated someone as workaholic as him, so with free time, he ended up spending more time with Cage and getting to know him better.The two discover that they had a lot in common and Kenshi even made some exceptions to watch some of his films (which weren't so bad after all). Cage returned to work, this time as an actor and director of his next film Indiana Jones, but as a demonstration of his independence he insisted that the security guard remain guarding the mansion. Johnny always liked to come home from work and announce that he was arriving, shouting "honey, I'm home!" Which at first was funny, but over time it just became repetitive.The two ended up becoming closer along the time together and the security guard was even promoted to the second best room in the mansion (after the main one, of course). During the mornings, they took turns deciding who would make breakfast and eat it together on the island, Johnny always put some music playing because he likes this animated atmosphere, the actor likes to put sound in the background. And along the time, Kenshi was really appreciating it too being used of it.In the afternoon when Cage left for work and Kenshi sorted out his government stuff, the two missed each other eagerly waiting to the director to get back for see the other again.Most nights they spent together, talking about their work or watching something in a little theater room in the mansion, mostly of times seeing some movies that Johnny insisted on showing Kenshi who barely know the classics, while drinking wine (Johnny of course Takahashi is always with his boring glass of water) and eating something that the director bring in the way from home.The night was the security guard's favorite part of the day because he can spend his time seeing the man talking to him, and how Johnny loves to talk! But he is so cute when talking a lot that all that Kenshi can do is just watch the beautiful man in front of him. Cage talked constantly and the only thing Kenshi paid attention to was him. And how he liked to see the other man come home from work and tell him all day long. Dress normally, without anything extravagant. Only in its most normal essence was its most attractive form."And the coolest thing in that scene what Vader says "I am your father" is that none of the employees involved in the film knew this, just George Luccas and the voice actor had acknowledge about this speech, leaving everyone surprised and...I'm so sorry Kensh--I mean Mr. Takahashi. And I didn't even ask about your day.And I'm talking a lot about movies.""No problem." Kenshi says looking at him with a short smile. "I like to listen about...Star Trek.""This is Star Wars.""Yeah, doesn't matter." He adjusted himself in his seat, noticing that he had been looking at him for too long. "My day was...Boring. I I checked some emails, walk around the mansion and then, as there was nothing to do, I spent the rest of the afternoon reading a book about cinema."Yeah he started reading this for Johnny."Haha!" The other laughed, not imagining the scene of him reading such a topic. "Well, that was unusual. I hope you enjoyed your reading.""Actually, I kind of enjoyed it. Especially the filming and photography part, it has beautiful images." He commented, subtly approaching a few centimeters."And you still don't know the difference between Star Trek and Star Wars." The director murmured, letting out a graceful laugh."Shut up." Kenshi smile with the other and continued. "And you, what did you do?""Well I had some problems on set with some actor conflicts. Can you believe they were fighting over coffee?" He said with a sort laugh. "And then we managed to solve it, after that we are starting to record the last act of the film, but we needed to improvise a lot of things because we didn't have any material. One of the assistants felt sick because of the fake blood because she thought it was real." Without paying much attention he just followed the man's laugh. Everything was amazing until... "Oh yeah, and have that girl. I met her today. She's amazing and we're going on a date on Friday." ...Well, not everything is perfect."Oh good." Kenshi crossed his arms, moving a few centimeters away from the man."Her name is Sonia. A tall, strong, brunnet and blond woman. She's a great actress as well as doing her own stunts. She's very brave and know very well how to fight." Great now he would have to put up with a Cage in love.Kenshi just muttered a humpf and Cage, finding his change in reaction strange, became confused. "Is everything okay? Is there a problem?"How could he say he felt inferior to a woman? And that he had always been replaced by one in his relationships? She had everything Cage liked, which wasn't very different from Kenshi, she fought, was tall and had a rigid and strong personality, but a small difference that became aggravating was the fact that she was a woman, and he didn't have that. to compete.Damn Kenshi noticed that he had to improvise something so he wouldn't sound jealous and Cage would suspect anything. "I just thought it was disrespectful that they didn't warn the assistant that it wasn't fake blood." He pretended to cross his arms while maintaining a rigid posture. Johnny chuckled at his response, letting out a loud laugh. This time Kenshi didn't reciprocate because he felt that it no longer belonged to him."Fine, Mr. Takahashi. I'll try this in the next time." Johnny responded mockingly and Kenshi only noticed how the man called him not even his name, but the woman he had just met already felt intimate enough for this.The two then went back to watching their film, but the atmosphere wasn't as good as before, not at least for Kenshi who now, no matter how hard he tried not to, couldn't stop thinking about his competitor.'Why not me?' He tought...."Are you an idiot? What do you mean you're jealous of Johnny Cage? Calm down! He's just a good man that you should protect. Why create feelings? You should have learned by now that it take you nowhere!" Kenshi immediately left the sofa and thought about it while looking at himself in the mirror of his bedroom. He felt so stupid and embarrassed that it was hard to admit he had feelings for the man he worked for. He could fall in love with any man, the issue of his sexuality was never a problem for him, he was always content with it and his family always accepted him very well about it, without having any problems.He had no problem getting along with any man, except this one was ๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐บ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ. A narcissistic, egocentric, proud, convinced, funny, stupid, sociable, extroverted, dedicated, hardworking, kind, handsome and... attractive man. Shit, even trying to hate him he couldn't!Perhaps it is for these and other reasons why so many want the celebrity. And why would he choose Kenshi? Just a son of Japanese immigrants, a person with a closed and mysterious personality, who hates being exposed in public, who has never posted a single photo on his social networks and who always chooses to wear dark, formal clothes. Takahashi was the exact opposite of Cage, how could that work? The actor would never notice him in the way he wanted, at the most he could manage is to be one of his friends.Kenshi then went to his room earlier, and his head had never been so confused in his life. He felt frustrated, ashamed and an anger that consumed him, but it wasn't for Cage or Sonia, but for the situation he was in and how all the expectations he created in them together will never happen.That night, the security guard couldn't sleep....The next day came and Johnny woke up late this time and went down to the kitchen."Hey I thought today was your day of cooking!" He found it strange that the security guard was already awake on his couch with a cup of coffee on the coffee table. The two had agreed over time to make breakfast for each other, and this took turns each morning so as not to burden the other. And for Cage there was nothing better than waking up with the smell of eggs and bacon or when he showed off his culinary skills to show Kenshi what he had learned once with a culinary course.But today was different, instead of the warm and fragrant air, there was just nothing with the cold and dry weather."I already ate, make yourself something." Kenshi didn't even look at the other, as he was too focused on his cell phone (which was a lie, it was a huge effort for him to have to avoid looking at the man in front of him).Johnny gave him a confused look, and thought he might have been tired or feeling bad and not told him. So he didn't question it and went to the kitchen to make something. It wasn't as fun as he was used to, nor was working on a good dish rewarding, so he just made it something simpler than he could just to satisfy his hunger.While eating his meal on his island, he notice that this time was no one to talk to. So Cage was distracted by checking the notifications on his cell phone. There were many messages of the producers about his new work, asking if he could come early as there had been some technical problems in the studio and others asking him to bring forward some scenes to be edited soon. There were some actors trying to get his attention and complaining about their lines.For a moment, Johnny thought about maybe sending a message to one of his friends, but Kung Lao always managed to ask for a appearance in his films, and his insistence on it stressed the director out. Raiden wasn't a good option too because he always took too long to respond, Syzoth had some strange things to talk about and Tomas was too emotional finding gaps to tell things about his past. The only person who didn't have any of these defects, liked the same subjects as him was Kemshi, but he didn't seem in the mood to talk today."Hey I'll go earlier to the Studio. We'll have to record in a public place, near that bar you like. Would you want to go with me today after my work done?" Finishing his breakfast Johnny tried to talk with Kenshi even if it was a short talk."No. You don't need to take me to those kinds of places." Takahashi said finally looking ate the man."Of course I need to. If I know you like it, nothing fairer than taking you, don't you think?"Takahashi rolled his eyes taking a long, deep sigh."We don't need to force things. I'm just paid for be your security, nothing more." He was just the security guard, there was no way he could want to be more than that. Or...That's was what he would like to thought."Okay then...Well, it might take me a while to get back, as I'll go with Sonia. Don't expect me so soon." He said collecting his jacket before leaving.Kenshi's world seemed to come crashing down.Shit! Shit! Shit! How could he be so stupid as to refuse the request! Now he lost to the woman again! Why did he act in such a childish way?He couldn't understand how his behavior changed so much when it came to treated about the actor.Maybe he was such a stupid passionate ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ by love....The day's work in the set was very tiring, all the time Johnny had to make sure the set looked exactly as he had planned, that the sound came out at the right time and that the people around didn't interfere with the filming. It was a long day of intense work. And he could feel it in his back, which hurt a lot.After his day was over, he finally had his long-awaited rest, which would be accompanied by his meeting with Sonia, the beautiful actress in whom he was beginning to be interested.The two then agreed to meet at the bar one hour after the work and they did so. Johnny used the bathroom to change the clothes he bring and get ready for the meeting, after all he needed to keep up appearances.Once ready, he gathered his things and went to his car to put his materials in the trunk and head to the designated establishment.As soon as he entered the bar he saw her. The woman looked beautiful, wearing a long, dark green dress,with her hair tied in a bun and wearing gold accessories.Johnny then greeted her again but this time in a decent and romantic way and offered to buy her a drink, the woman logically accepted and so, with the help of alcohol, the two began to loosen up more, beginning to talk about theirselves.Johnny found out with the talk that Sonia was the daughter of a military man, just like the director's mom, but unlike him, she had actually pursued the career at a certain point in her life and thus spoke a lot about the subject. She knew so much about everything related to the topic that made Johnny found himself speechless sometimes. Her knowledge in the military area was surprising, but as a layman in the subject, the actor was unable to do more than just listen to her and drink."And like, we once had a soldier that he didn't even know how to swear the flag!" She was remembering one of her past stories."Oh yes and is that a bad thing?" Johnny was really confused, he himself doesn't know how to swear the flag."That's terrible Cage. It's the least you have to do for your country." She huffed, returning to her drink.The woman was cool, beautiful, intelligent, strong and impressively knew a lot, but the lack of interaction and connection between the two left him missing something."Okay, you don't just need to talk about your time in the army. You can talk about your life now. What have you been doing as a hobby, have you watched any movies or read anything?"The director tried to change the topic, as it was too professional for a meeting."Wow, you only think about the media even when you're far from it." The blonde crossed her arms, not liking the topic."Said the lady that couldn't stop talking about the army." That's made she laugh sincerely. "Well, at least we managed to find something we have in common. We are both addicted to our jobs."The conversation continued, and this time Cage finally interact, managing to get some laughs from the woman, and not just for sounding stupid, but for making her have fun with his lines. And he liked that, because he loved getting attention and laughter from people....It was already late, he planned to return to his mansion at midnight, but he was enjoying the attention he was receiving so much that he preferred to stop counting time and enjoy the moment. The hours passed as the drink came.One. Two. Three doses and the ground began to feel lighter and the words came out of my mouth without much thought. Four and Five The place was starting to get blurry with the muffled music. Six. Seven and finally eight. He was already beginning to reflect about his life and the years that had passed. The choices, the regrets and the things left behind."Hey, don't you think you'd better stop?" The blonde asked in front of him, putting a hand in front of his glass."Nah I'm fine, I'm already used to big doses. You had to see me in my university phase, I drank a lot more." Cage said in a groggy voice."Yes, unfortunately I can imagine that." The woman murmured and continued. "But you're not that young anymore Cage. There's no point in thinking that drinking and hanging out with younger people will change something about your present." Maybe she's right, but he hated having to admit it. He wanted to omit his age and pretend that the years hadn't passed. He wanted to pretend that he didn't sink into years of deep depression, that he was unemployed for years and that he lost many years of his life in a bad marriage. He wanted to be able to relive his years of doing the things right this time, but he never gets this right and ends up getting even worse, as a 35-year-old man still stuck in the past."Maybe..." He stared at his glass of drink, hesitating to drink it."But we're here now." Hearing her voice took his attention away from the cup and, in a daze, he turned to the woman. "And we can just enjoy the present."But Sonia was mature, the most mature girl...Woman he knows and she is around his age too.Maybe, things can be different this time.So holding him tightly by the chin she brought his face close, letting their lips touch for a kiss. Her lips were soft, but that didn't stop the kiss from being uncomfortable and short for Johnny. Because something seemed wrong."You know what..."But being a mature man is recognizing that the woman he just met is not always the right person for him, as he has always made the mistake to deceive himself.You can't immediately love the person that gave you a good speech about maturity and life.Love takes time, and he know that now. After having made mistakes in several weak relationships and a divorce.Love is when someone brings you breakfast because you had a hangover. When you show each other new things. Is when someone is waiting all day to tell you their day. And when you're ancious too to meet them again and tell about your day just to have a reason to talk to ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ.Oh...Cage got up from his seat with great difficulty, being thrown a confused look by the woman. "That was a mistake. I...Leave it on my bill and I'll pay for the drink later." He felt guilty for bringing her on such a bad date. "But I need to go now." He quickly said.Sonia just gave him a look, not understanding something but didn't say a single word letting him go. She knew it wasn't her fault, but there was something more, something deep. And in his eyes, she knows that she wasn't the one he wanted to be with....Johnny ran from the establishment like the coward he always felt like. He then ordered a taxi and with difficulty told him the address he needed to go to.The director took out his cell phone and with difficulty thinking due to the drink, he managed to enter his password and entered his chat.He needs to know if Kenshi was still awake.But before he could say anything to the man, a new anonymous message caught his attention.๐ ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ท๐ฆ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ช๐ด ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐'๐ญ๐ญ ๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ค๐ฉ ๐ช๐ต ๐ฃ๐ข๐ค๐ฌWhat did that mean?The messages were always confused and said about something he had, but what was it? While he was thinking, he received another message that made him swallow hard.๐๐ฆ ๐ค๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ๐ง๐ถ๐ญ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฏ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต.He block the number. They always threatened him but never did anything to him. This was just supposed to be a stupid threat.After all, he had more important things to deal with at the moment: he needed to talk to Kenshi.Distracted by the message, he only noticed that he had arrived at his mansion when the car stopped.So, he paid the driver and ran to his home."Kenshi!" He exclaimed as he walked through the front door."What it was?" The man was on the sofa with a half-drinking open bottle of wine and a dirty glass."I thought you didn't drink.""Something this is a necessity.." He mumbled looking at his glass. "But then, how was the date?" And without much control of his mouth he asked something he knew he would for sure regret."Just give me a moment." Johnny leaned on the edge of a chair as dizziness began to take over. "It wasn't the worst." 'Wonderful' Kenshi thought. "We drank and talked, she even told me that her parents were militar which is a coincidence because mine were too."'What are you talking? The drink is already making you say nonsense.' Johnny thing to himself."But in the end, I started to reflect and think that she wasn't who I wanted to be with and...Wait, where's my sword?" When he finally looked up he could notice the absence of anything very eye-catching on top of his fireplace."It's kept in a safe place where it can't be picked up." The Japanese answered."Give it back!""What? You mean my sword?" He turned back pointing at the wall. "The artifact that comes from the sweat of generations of my family that ended up in the house of a stupid millionaire? Look. I only took what is rightfully mine." The actor found himself completely confused and lost about the situation. What did he want to say about that?"Wait you...? But that doesn't make sense! How is that possible??""Did you ever find it strange that I never showed you the lost remains I find about the clan and the sword? Because I wanted to preserve this information from you." The actor had to admit he was so busy distracted by his new life with someone else, that his ambition ended up becoming just waking up to smell another breakfast and chatting with someone he liked and getting home from work early, that the sword and its stories ended up being left behind. "I didn't want you to have to give up your beloved toy, but I don't think you deserve what I gave you." He was drunk and heartbroken, nothing worse than that to take any rash action. "So I've already told my colleagues at the FBI that you are in possession of a historical artifact, they will keep it in a safe place and you'll bear for the illegal purchase of such a product.""Why did you do that, Kenshi? You know you're my friend. You just had to talk to me and I'd give you the artifact, you didn't need all to do that." Friend? Well that word makes things worse. "But then... How are we after that? Are we anything at all? Security and employer? Friends...?""No. We are nothing. And I intend to leave tonight.""Please no! This is the most dangerous time to catch a flight and I don't know if any airport would be open at this time." Cage held the man's arm with his eyes begging him to stay. Despite everything he still cared, and that was what that hurt. The other snorted, nodding. Cage sighed in relief, at least for that night he would be safe....Kenshi couldn't sleep, and it was obvious he had drunk a bottle of wine, how could that be okay? He hadn't drunk in many years and now he exaggerated like in his Yakuza days. Not just it but he had a terrible nightmare, with screams, fight and sound of something broking. And even though he knew it was just a dream, he couldn't go back to sleep.Takahashi I knew I shouldn't have drunk so much that night.He was stupid, a fool of love who drowned his pain in alcohol.He felt so ashamed, after everything he had been through and faced he still couldn't overcome his greatest enemy, love...He took a deep breath, and then got up to leave the room and go downstairs, heading to the kitchen to drink a glass of water. Maybe that could help him feel better about the discomfort and win him over even more time to think.He opened the refrigerator and poured himself a glass. But something seemed strange, the air seemed colder. He looked around and a window was open, which is strange because Johnny always made sure to close all.Kenshi then went to the next room and it was destroyed, with broken furniture, dirty walls, as if there had been a fight. So that wasn't a dream he thought Shit! His only job was to guarantee the man's safety and he didn't even achieve that.No no no no!He then ran to the master bedroom, and knocked several times, but he was not answered. Desperation made him kick on the door to open it. And inside, to his surprise, there was no one. As if it couldn't get any worse, his cell phone started ringing nonstop and in order to make it stop so as not to attract attention, he picked it up and a familiar voice came from the other end of the line:"Kenshi, please. Be careful. They hacked the site's system today I don't know who they are, but they seem to be interested in the same thing as you. So don't enter in it today! They might find your address!"He thanked his superior and hung up the call. But now it was too late, because he enter in the system today...And now Cage was the one who had to bear the consequences and was taken to an unknown place with dangerous people.The only thing Kenshi couldn't stop thinking about was why he hadn't been taken instead.Why not me?
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"And then...Why did you come to talk to us?" Raiden, the man with cantonese descendent who always use his long hair in a hair bun and clothes with lights colors asked putting down his coffee mug on the woodwn table, casting a confused look at the man in front of him.Kenshi took a deep breath, and then taking courage he said. "Let's say I need some very important information about John." The security guard almost couldn't put down his cup because he was shaking so nervously due to the actor's disappearance. He hadn't even managed to sleep at night, and with each passing hour, he became more nervous. And the worst part of it all was the feeling of guilt that surrounded him. Why was he so foolish to let the feeling come out and act like a teenager cooping himself up in his room without caring about the job he had to do which was taking care of Cage?"Look, if you're interested in knowing if he likes you, I'd say there's a chance he does." Kung Lao, a tall and strong man, different from his friend using black clothes and a hat covering his hair, he has tthe same descendent as Raiden and was born in the same village too, he grew up with the man, and them becoming childhood friends for life (maybe being more than friends? we'll never know...). Heresponded naturally as he ate his fifth pancake and even called the waitress to order another portion."Wait what? That's not what I wanted to talk about with you today..." Kenshi cleared his throat, returning to focus, since deep down he really wanted to know more about this likely possibility. Like, had John already talked about him with his friends? He thinks about him often? Or rather, does he like him?There were many thoughts going through the Japanese man's mind, but he had to put all these questions aside, as it was not time for illusions, but rather time to try to save a very important life that was at risk. "I need to know if you are aware of any conflict between him and anyone or any faction. You don't need to hide anything, I need everything to be exposed because your friend's safety is at risk." He said looking at the two."What do you mean by that??" Raiden's eyes widened in perplexity. "What happened to Johnny?""I don't I want to scare you, much less for this information to come out of our conversation, but Johnny...I mean John." Kenshi corrected himself, as there was no such intimacy with the man. "He's been missing since last night." He didn't get The two's responses were just two mouths open."How could you do that?? Wasn't you his private security guard??" The robust young man with a hat and ponytail was pointing at his chest, saying in an aggressive tone. Maybe he deserved to hear that after all, it was his fault for letting his emotional side get in the way of his rational one. Kenshi He blamed himself at all times for this grotesque mistake of his."I...I don't even have words to apologize for this incident." He said nervously to the boys who approached him. "But let's leave this for another time, the only way to redeem myself at the moment is to help rescue him at any cost. Therefore I need your help." The Japanese said firmly, in an attempt to calm them down, but at that point he knew that it would be almost impossible, as even he was in a great state of nerves that would not cease until the man was found safe and sound.Kung Lao took a deep breath and then walked away from the man, leaving aside his exaltation to sot back in his seat.So, Raiden at his side, who finished taking another sip of his coffee with shaking hands, continued."Well, I... I heard that he had some pretty crazy exes. And...I'm...We are friends for a long tine with the man, we know some of them." The toung man aswer with some pauses. "Maybe one of them had hired someone to kidnap him as a joke?" That didn't make sense, unless they were completely insane enough to hack a government website to find his current residence to kidnap him. It was still a possibility. Bizarre indeed."I know the director of his last film hates him with all his might. You could see hi.." Kung Lao added. "Actually, there is a list of actors who hate him... A long list...""Anyone else you remember?" Kenshi asked the two before ending the conversation. The boys looked at each other and shook their heads. "Okay, could you give me more information about the people you mentioned?" The security guard quickly ran to his pocket to take out a notepad, and meticulously wrote down the information about the people who they told to him.The amount of information about the people was variable, some they only remember names, others phone numbers and some even his residence. The absence of some information would hinder him in this search, but nothing that the help of some FBI colleagues couldn't help.He ended the morning by offering to pay for the boys' breakfast for having called them (unfortunately he had obtained a certain loss on Lao's part theman eats a lot!).So, leaving the establishment, he immediately called his old superior of the time of FBI, Mr. Jackson "Jax" Briggs, an middle-aged black man, he is tall, strong and intelligent, he's one of the most incredible person Takahashi ever know.So he made a call with the man to find out the updates on the case."Nothing for now." Jackson with his deep voice said in the background of the call. "These sons of bitches used some type of protection that doesn't allow us to identify their location or even a device. This will take work and possibly take a long time...""Well then, work more quickly. We urgently need to solve this case." This was one of the few times that Kenshi was in such a desperate state, which made even Jax strange when he heard it coming to his old employer. "Anyway, I need your help. Can you give me the help to find out about some people?""Unfortunately no. Theses bastards used a girus in our system, so I think you'll need to make this alone this time guy." Kenshi sighed, just because he found himself with no time to waste was when nothing seemed in favor of it. "But maybe I can help you with that. I have some telephonic list, we can make this in the old form.""Okay, that's will be great. Thanks."Even without being able to help much, the man still managed to be helpful.And so, with the help of some telephone lists they found, the two looked for people's whereabouts so that Kenshi could continue his search."Great, thank you very much Mr. Briggs." Kenshi thanked him before ending the call."You're welcome, good luck finding your boyfriend." The American said with a mocking tone."Wait, he's not mine..." Kenshi tried to explain it but the call was cut off before he could say anything. Briggs was a busy man, and didn't spend much time on things, so perhaps he thought the conversation was over and suddenly hung up. Kenshi then took a deep breath and started looking for him....And there Takahashi was once again humiliating himself after the actor's love life by going after his exes so he could interrogate them, a service he was not happy about having to do, but unfortunately it would be important to help with his whereabouts.And so he went to the first on his list, aka the actor's first girlfriend, one he met as a teenager, and dumped before he even graduated with a degree in performing arts. Kenshi thought that she would be a strong candidate given her frustration at not having ended up with the famous actor who was now featured in all the magazines and appeared in several commercials, but as soon as she arrived at her house, his idea changed. The woman lived in a simple but well-structured house, and there were several children and a golden ring on her left finger."Are you by any chance...Elizabeth?" He asked, unsure if this was the same woman he had been told about."Yes it's me." She answered him with a smile on her face. She looks so happy with her life now."Were you the actor Johnny Cage's ex-girlfriend?""Oh yes, I was. A lot of people have already come to ask me about it. He's currently made a big splash with a film, right? I haven't had time to see it yet, but my boys really want to see it. Ah, you know how these kids are, arenโt you?โ She shook her head, placing her hand on her waist and looking inside. There were two boys and a girl running after each other playfully. She was already married with children, and despite knowing about the actor's existence, she said she was happy with his success."Can I...Enter please?" The mand asked to the woman who quickly responded."Of course! Please children welcome our guest." The woman said to the kids."Hi Sir.!" They exclain. "I like your clothes, what do you work with?" The older one asks."I'm a bodyguard.""Wow I want be it when I grow up! I want to be just like you!"Kenshi may have blushed a little at the boy's cute gesture.He was never really into children, but he wouldn't rule out the idea of having them one day if he found the right person.Even so, Kenshi asked her some questions and check his computer for anything suspicious, but, as expected, there was nothing more than games and applications for children. It definitely wasn't her.And then leaving his residence, he went to the second on his list, an older woman who didn't even remember his existence. The boys informed him that what the two had was just something short before their success, to the point that they didn't even officially date each other, but even so Kenshi questioned her, and again after searching morr about the woman he see that it can't be her. And so he continued his long search, the third tried to flirt on Kenshi during the interrogation, which was very uncomfortable having to put up with her and discovering that she had done nothing after analyzing and investigating her.But what wouldn't he do for Cage, right? (Not in a gay way, just...I'm a security guard way...)The fourth and fifth were not even that stupid that they took forever to answer their questions, causing Kenshi to waste a lot of his time to discover that there was nothing involved with them. The sixth was a good and innocent woman who was the complete opposite of the actor, who didn't even need explanations for the reason for her breakup. It didn't take much questioning and she quickly authorized him to view her social networks, making the service faster for a change and to compensate for the eighth, which wouldn't be easy, well... It was his ex-wife, Cristina.Kenshi had to take a deep breath to knock on her door, and again regret came to the surface for having given the idea of this search, but Cristina, as the actor's ex-wife, had much more affinity to do something against him, knowing a lot about the actor's behavior. Especially with the reason for their breakup not being made public, it made the couple's separation very suspicious.He rang the doorbell and in a few moments the short withe woman with brown hair with bleached ends appeared. "Umm...Hi?" She asked confused when he saw a man in a suit in front of him."Cristina, right? I'm an FBI agent, I have business to deal with." Takahashi displayed his wallet with his old agent card."And what would you like to discuss?" She stopped in front of the door blocking its entrance. A very suspicious attitude. "You are Cage's ex-wife, correct?" He raised an eyebrow."Yes unfortunately I am..." She sighed placing her hand between her eyebrows. "And it looks like this title will haunt me for the rest of my life." Cristina grumbled, not hiding the disgust in her tone."Can you give me the permission to enter in your residence, please? I need to talk to you in private and if you have a computer I need to see it." Kenshi was trying to be direct like he did with the others."Wait, all of a sudden? What about my privacy?" She crossed her arms, stopping in front of her. "The others did not inquire about such inappropriate and invasive behavior on your part?""Everyone leave me in because there was nothing to fear. So are you going to let me in or am I going to have to come with a warrant?" Kenshi, a completely impatient person, liked to act quickly, even though he sometimes needed to act rudely and cunningly.The woman snorted, and made room for him to enter. "Please don't touch the vases right now, as they are valuable things. The notebook is on the table in the living room.""I need you to accompany me to tell me the passwords.""Okay..." She mumbled, taking short steps like a child obeying her mother. She then showed it and gave the password. Kenshi noticed that there were still some photos of her with the actor scattered around the house, making him have serious doubts. "By any chance, can I ask why the photos are still here?""Well I...I don't know, I still don't have the courage to throw them away.""But aren't you guys done?" He asked subtly as he stood at his computer."Yes, we even signed the divorce paper. I'm the one who's still attached to the past..." The woman looked at the frames."Why did you and him break up then?" Was Takahashi being invasive? Yes, and he knew it. But that would contribute to the search, wouldn't it? It was important information after all."It's just that we had different ideas and priorities. He with the films and I thought it was nonsense. I've never been a big fan of artistic life, people dedicate everything they have, not even being able to focus on their partner. He became distant, and couldn't stand How much he changed, I left..." She said with clear weight in her speech. His loss still felt like something she missed. It seemed like she wanted to vent about this to someone so much that she didn't even care about revealing too much to a stranger she had just met."But what does the fact that I'm John's ex-wife have to do with this stupid search? Did he send you to come after me?""It's a confidencial subject." Kenshi turned to the screen, maintaining his professional posture. The woman was not content, keeping her gaze fixed on him, she then sighed and moved on to a more appealing proposal."Does he want me back by any chance? Look, know that I'm not going to give in to yet another of his plans to ask me back.""Don't worry, that's not why I came." Kenshi couldn't help but stop his search in her computer to raise an eyebrow. "Wait, has he done more things asking her back?" He turned his head away from the computer screen."A few months ago, yes, he sent me a lot of letters, messages and even sent people to come and talk to me. But that was always when he was drunk." The woman seemed to be amused by the memory."Hmm." Takahashi grumbled as he turned back to the computer. "Would you...Come back if he asked you back?" He felt so stupid for asking her that."I don't know." She sighed, turning her face away. "As much as I try to deny it, deep down he's a good person, you know...Maybe so." Silence prevailed and the only things that echoed in the Japanese man's ears were the beating of his accelerated heart."I understood." He closed the computer screen, as his search was complete. "Well, everything is in order ma'am. I've already done what was needed." Again nothing suspicious in the girl's name, another failed search for the day. Kenshi stood up and without saying much he just left. "Thanks." He nodded before walking through the door.After Cristina, he visited another woman with whom the actor had a relationship after their breakup, and they spent a few weeks together. As expected and following the pattern of the others, there was nothing suspicious about her, and so he ended his search with his exes. A long and failed search that he bitterly regretted having undertaken.....Time was passing and no answers or at least clues were found by the man, which began to make him desperate. So as half the day had passed, he decided to go after the filmmakers and actors who had already worked with the American, they were his last hope. That and receiving a miraculous call from Jackson informing him that there was news about the case and that he had discovered the men's whereabouts, but that was almost impossible to happen, so he had to work.The first man, of advanced age and a renowned director of many famous works, almost closed the door in his face when Kenshi mentioned Cage's name, but after much conversation he managed to convince him. The man was strict but let him collect his information and nothing new.He went to the house of several other directors and actors who looked at him with a bad face when he said that name. Had Johnny gotten himself into that much trouble? The hopes were diminishing with each house that left without an answer. There was only a small remnant left when he reached the last one. A reasonably good house but nothing extravagant, in which a man left, an actor who worked with Cage at the beginning of his career, one that the actor didn't even talk about but before they seemed to have a very close past."Hello, how are you? Sorry to bother you, I'm just going to need some information. You worked with actor and director Johnny Cage in the 10's, am I correct?"The man with dark skin and curly hair snorted, rolling his eyes. "Yes, why the question?""I will need to discuss something. Allow me?""Course." The other gave space for him to enter. "So what do you need?""It will just be some questions and information gathering.""Okay and why do you need this? Johnny said he didn't want me in his life anymore and now he shows me this?" The man pulled him to a seat to sit down."It looks like you guys didn't have a good closure. May I ask what happened?" Kenshi asked while sitting in the chair."Why? Will this help your stupid poll?""In a way yes." That wasn't a complete lie and Kenshi knew it."Okay...Cage is an asshole who doesn't care about other people's feelings other than his own." This wasn't news to anyone, but the security guard wanted to go deeper into the subject, just like he did with everyone he interviewed."Well, that's a fact, but what made you feel that way?""Wasn't it clear? He didn't care about me at all and didn't think twice about how I would feel about the breakup." The man spoke with clear indignation."Breakup? What do you mean...?""Yes, that idiot and I were once in a relationship." Wait, so Johnny was...? "However, that stupid man, for fear of making it explicit, preferred to break up rather than come out when I pressured him after a few months together, he said that it would 'hinder' his professional growth and ruin his reputation." He sighed. "At least I could saw what was his priority..."Kenshi found himself speechless for a few moments, he didn't even know what he felt at that moment, whether it was surprise, anger, sadness, distress, happiness... It was all still very confusing, but he knew it was certainly unexpected. "What was it? Did you think it was funny?" The man looked at him, finding his reaction strange to give a short laugh."Nothing, I just remembered something..." Takahashi disguised it by taking his computer to turn it on and hide his smile. "Alright, let's get on with the questions..." He continue his search.Once again, no answer was obtained about the case except for a doubt that persisted in his mind throughout the day (but as much as he could feel knowing that fact it still wouldn't change his relationship with him, especially with the actor not relate with people of the same sex, even though he was interested, out of fear and pressure from his family.) Kenshi felt frustrated, defeated, face down, he discovered so many things about the man in his search, and yet he liked him despite everything he had heard. He must have been really stupid for that. The day was already late and no clues or answers were discovered, leaving the security guard with nothing to do and feeling destroyed and guilty...He went back to the mansion where he stayed, and lay down on his bed, but his head was so tense that he couldn't even sleep. Until suddenly he received a call in the middle of the night. Urgent to know who it was, he quickly answered."Hello?""Hello? Kenshi?" It was Jackson's voice. "We were able to obtain information on Cage's whereabouts.""Is this serious?? I'm heading there now!" He didn't even have time to get dressed or anything, he just left the way he was as quickly as he could.Finally he had answers and that was all he needed.