Chapter 8



The day after Peter proposed Roy and his small but loyal band of men met up early at the Führers house to discuss “damage” control. Roy walked around his kitchen saying “damn damn damn.” over and over like a mantra. Havoc walked in with coffee for the group, he was followed by Falman, Breda and Fuery who had donuts for the group. Havoc put the coffee down. “he took her to a fast food place to propose! I didn’t think anyone was that tacky or cheep.”  Roy glared at Havoc, who shuddered, glad he wasn’t the one Roy was trying to bring down.
“I know. She deserves better than that upstart. And a fast food place how badly does he want to lose?” Roy said with a small laugh.
“They’re going out for drinks tonight. He has something important to ask her? They’ll be at that “fancy” bar” Fuery said smiling at the effect the news had on Roy.
“you don’t mean that clinical place? The one with all the stainless steal?” Havoc said appalled as Fuery nodded. “that’s the one. I even know which table they’ll be sitting at.”
“how do you know these things?’ Roy asked impressed.
“ s…she told me. Not in confidence or anything…” Fuery said letting his sentence trail off. Roy nodded. “we all feel she disserves someone better, don’t we? Not necessarily me but someone who would treat her better” Roy said looking away.
“she’s in love with you.”  Fuery said before he could stop himself.
“huh?” Roy said as the other three sighed relief filled sighs.
“ she told me that before she met Peter she’d been hoping you‘d… ask her out. don’t tell her I told you.” Fuery said blushing. Roy smiled his victory was at hand now all he had to do was get rid of Peter and She’d be his…

Later Roy walked in to a very bright room taking a seat in a corner with shadow he waited. He didn’t wait for long before Riza walked passed in little black dress, it came to her knees and had straps, she had her hair down. Roy sighed when he saw her, damn she was beautiful and wasting it all on this upstart. It just wasn’t fair, to him sure, but what about her, this Peter guy couldn’t spare anything for her. A fast food place to propose? Please Roy could’ve come up with 20 better places and some of them not to expensive but they were all classy. He was shaken out of  his thoughts by Peter walking up and greeting Riza. Peter sat down and a waitress come up to take their orders. Roy lent back and watched their dinner and drinks pass without much interesting happening. Then Riza threw the engagement ring in Peters face and slapped him walking off to the bar. Roy waited and once Peter had gone and she was not quite so angry he walked up. “hello. Is everything all right?” he asked concerned. She looked at him and wiped her eyes.
“hello sir I didn’t expect to see you here.” she said asking with her tone what he was doing here. “I just came for an after work drink to relax. But what’s wrong you were crying.” Roy asked concern showing in his voice and movements.
“Peter wanted me to spy on you and leak top secret information in hopes of bringing the military down… I was so stupid to think he liked me for me…” she said looking in to her glass. “he’s the stupid one for not realising what a beautiful woman you are any guy would be lucky to have you.” Roy said smiling.

A few hours later Peter watched from behind some trees as Roy escorted Riza over to his car and drove off. Peter followed slowly and at a distance, he watched as Roy pulled up  into her drive way and  lead her inside.