Fearless Returns ~Book Seven in the Color Series~

Chapter 3

"What's a pretty thing like you doing out here?"

A guy from behind me said as he brushed his hand against my hair. I was beyond angry now, and I was ready to fight. Although I never got the chance, the Night-Watcher landed in front of me, his metal suit thudding when he hit the ground.

At first he acted like he was going to fight them, but he looked over his shoulder back at me. He growled at the men before he wrapped his arm around my waist and used his chain to pull the two of us back up onto the roof.

He made sure I could stand on my own before he walked over to the ledge and looked.

"You should be more careful."

The very familiar Brooklyn accent echoed through the mask, I smirked to myself as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"And so should you Raphael."

I said and watched as he let out a defeated sigh as he slipped off his metal helmet. With his back to me I could see his red bandana tails move in the wind.

"How'd you know?" 

He asked as he back towards me.

"When you kept following me. Plus your late nights have become more noticeable. Does Chanel know?"

I explained and watched him as he chuckled.

"Of course she knows. We tell each other everything."

He said with honesty in his voice, this made me smile.

"Well that's good."

I said as I turned my back to him and looked over the edge my mind turning to the same sadness and loneliness. I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't realize that Raph had made his way over to me, softly he placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Izzy I made a promise to keep you safe and happy. I've been talking with the others and we've all agreed that it's time."

He said causing me to give him a very confused look, brow raised as some of my hair blew in my face.

"Time for what?"

I asked. He turned his head so that he was staring straight out towards the tall buildings that were all lit up.

"For you to try and find happiness."

He said as he barley looked at me out of the corner of his eye.

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"Miss.Grace please come into my office."

Winter's voice came over the speaker on my desk, I let out a sigh as I pressed the button to respond.

"I'm on my way sir."

I responded before picking up a few folders and a pen off the desk. Straightening out my red tight short sleeve dress. My black heels echoing off the ground as made my way towards the giant gold elegant doors, taking a deep breath I pushed them open.

"Aw there she is, Isabelle come here and meet my new business partner."

The older man said as he ushered me forward, there was a man in a tuxedo who's back was turned to me, a glass of champaign in his hand. As the man in front of me turned around I felt my breath catch in my throat.

Standing in front of me was a 6ft tall man with black hair, his skin was a tan color. He was cleanly shaved, his eyes were a hazel color, and his teeth were perfectly straight and white. He flashed me a smile that almost made me blush.

"My you are lovely. I'm Matthew Chang."

He said with a little bit of Japanese accent, he reached out and took my hand in his, bringing it up to his lips softly placing it against my knuckles.

"Thank you. I'm Isabelle Grace."

I said as I pulled my hand back, slightly flattered and slightly upset that it wasn't who I really wanted it to be.

"Mr. Chang and I are done for the day and I was hoping you would show him out?"

Winter's said as took the champaign glass out of Matthew's hand.

"Of course. Right this way Mr. Chang."

I said as I ushered for him to come with me holding the folders close to my chest. He exchanged his goodbyes with Mr. Winters before following me out the doors and toward the elevators.

"You don't have to call me Mr. Chang by the way. I'd actually prefer that you call me Matthew."

The young man a little over my age said as I pressed the button calling an elevator.

"If that's what you prefer."

I said with a smirk on my lips.

"How would you like to go out to dinner with me tonight?" Matthew said catching me completely off guard. The first thing that came into my mind was that I couldn't, there's no way I could go on date.

Then another thought ran through my mind, the words Raph had said to me a few nights before.

"For you to try and find happiness."

Taking a deep breath I gained some courage and answered his question.

"I'll meet you at the restaurant on 16th and main at 8."

I said as he walked into the elevator.

"I look forward to it."

He said with a wink as the doors shut, leaving me there feeling guilty and somewhat excited.