It'll Come Naturally

"I have a patient who has a severe condition. It's not very optimistic. I have to be here all night and keep a close eye on him. He should be ready for surgery at any moment." Tom was exhausted. He had been working for hours and the patient's condition was very serious. "Oh, all right. What would you like me to get you then?" Kevin rarely had food with Tom, so he was unaware of the latter's preferences.

"Anything would be fine. I'll have what Leena has ordered." Tom was not a picky eater. He was fully aware as a doctor that a balanced diet and nutrition was important to keep the body strong and healthy.

"Okay. I'll bring the food to your office later." Edward was going to foot some bills tonight, seeing the amount of food they were going to order.

"Oh, no. You can just call me and I'll join you. It's a bit lonely to have dinner all alone!" The more people, the merrier it was for Tom.

Kevin and the staff of the catering division knew each other well. They quickly packed up the food he ordered and saw him off. The girls stared at him with pining eyes, marveling at how handsome and brave he was. They dared not get close to him. They knew they couldn't be someone special to him, as that position already belonged to his wife. Leena was a successful and charming woman who had an excellent family background. Kevin only had eyes for her. They were a match made in heaven.

As Kevin walked out of Kate Hotel, his eyes met an approaching Louisa. S City was not that huge. It was normal to run into acquaintances. Louisa was behind a man, who had his hand on her arm. Kevin wondered who the man beside her was. Wasn't he too old to be her boyfriend?

The man pulled Louisa into the hotel. Louisa made no response when her eyes slid to Kevin, as if he was a stranger. Her gaze was vacant and devoid of any emotion. It was unusual behavior on her part; she always greeted him when she saw him.

Kevin could not help but frown. He had no interest in saying hello to her, but something felt fishy about this situation. The man was being strange. Louisa was a picky woman when it came to men. Kevin doubted she would want this old and ugly man as her boyfriend. "Wait!" Kevin turned on his heels and walked over to the pair, speaking loudly. His stern tone caused them to stop at once.

"Yes?" Initially, the man had been nervous when he saw Kevin in his military uniform. He was obviously a high-ranking military official. Now, as Kevin approached them, his voice trembled.

"What is your relationship with her?" Kevin was puzzled as to why Louisa still did not make a sound upon seeing him approach. He looked at her with his eyebrows slanted, but did not question her.

"Sir, it must be obvious. We came to the hotel hand in hand. She is my girlfriend, of course." The man's eyes shifted as he spoke. He was ill at ease. He had paid a lot for this woman. He could not just let her go.

"If that's the case... would you mind telling me her name?" Kevin stared at him pointedly. By now, he was sure that this man was not good or honest. What was wrong with Louisa? She was never so quiet when she saw Kevin.

"I can't just tell you her name. She's a woman. It would not be appropriate for me to give away her details," the man grumbled anxiously, attempting to drag Louisa. He tried to sidestep Kevin. Should he be unable to get rid of this soldier, he would not hesitate to run. There was no way he was giving up his prize.

"What happened? You don't know her name, am I right? Do you need me to tell you?" But Kevin was already a step ahead. He had seen through the man's intentions and in the blink of an eye, clamped down on his arms to keep him from running away.

"What... Excuse me! What are you doing?" The man had not expected Kevin to move so quickly. He raised his voice in defense, not caring about Louisa.

"I should be the one asking you that. What did you do to her?" Kevin had a strong grasp on the man. His other hand carried the packed food.

"Sir, don't joke with me. I told you, she is my girlfriend. I'm afraid it would not be appropriate to tell you what we did!" the man answered, even as he struggled to escape Kevin's strong hold.

"If she really is your girlfriend, let her say it to me personally!" Kevin glanced at Louisa, who had run to hide behind his back. What happened to her? She seemed so dull.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

"I'm afraid she can't, sir. She is deaf and mute. She doesn't talk." The man tried to make his move and escape, but found himself unable to do so. Kevin's tight hold was bruising him.

"Is that so? A deaf-mute? Don't try to play with me. Are you going to tell me the truth, or am I going to have to get it out of you?" If he was correct in his suspicions, Louisa was drugged. That must be the reason why she was unable to speak and was clearly slow in thinking.

"I'm telling you the truth, sir! Why would I deceive you? She is genuinely my girlfriend. I paid for her services." The man's voice had lowered a notch. He cursed himself inwardly. He should have taken her away at the beginning itself, rather than come here. Now all his efforts had gone in vain. Besides, he might be in serious trouble now.

"You bought her! Are you telling me that you're involved in human trafficking?" Kevin's mouth tightened. He grasped the man firmly as he put the food aside on the ground. He made a call to Mr. Yi within seconds. This kind of crime came under his purview. "Sir, no! You misunderstood me. I wasn't involved in any human trafficking. I just wanted a girlfriend, that's all. It was that simple." Human trafficking was a serious accusation. He might end up in prison for several years! He was not stupid to admit to this crime. "You don't look like you can't find a girlfriend for yourself. Don't try to fool me anymore." Kevin's grip tightened. The man's wrist turned purple as he yelped in pain.

"I didn't fool you. Yes, you're right. I can find myself a girlfriend if I want, but those women are far too ordinary and money-minded. But this woman? It's not easy to find a girlfriend like her. She is beautiful and well-bred," the man spluttered, gasping. He would not have taken this risk if he did not want an excellent girlfriend for himself.

Beautiful? Kevin glanced at Louisa quickly. She was indeed beautiful. But well-bred? She had a poor temperament, which had nearly cost him her wife's life. Most women Kevin knew were well-bred, but not Louisa. She definitely did not fall under that category. "Just tell me. What have you drugged her with?" Louisa might be sluggish, but she seemed to have an idea of the situation she was in. Otherwise, she wouldn't have hid behind Kevin. She could sense she was in danger.00000