New mission has arrived.
I'm going to America with Roxy.
As a couple.
Not that I'm complaining or being unprofessional. I'm game for anything. I just think it's weird pretending to be a boyfriend of Roxy. Firstly, she is best friend of mine. Secondly, she isn't like any other girl I have ever met. I don't know what to do about that.
She isn't looking for romantic love story or daydreaming about perfect man like other girls do. She sticks to the reality. She doesn't need a man. I know it's just assumption I made. Nevertheless I think I do know her at some point. I'm pretty sure about it.
The day I met her during the training. She made it quite clearly that she didn't come here to charm other men. The only thing on her mind was being a Kingsman. Maybe also saving the world. But what she definitely didn't look for was forming a non-platonic relationship with all those rich young men.
And now I'm pacing back and forth in my room. Why do I overthink about this task? I can be a good actor. It's part of being a spy. The thing is I have never been a boyfriend of anyone. I'm completely in a fog.
So do I need to take her hand? Hugging her in front of people?
That's... strange.
And I am actually being unprofessional. No. I shake my head frequently. I must be cool, not freaking out with nonsensical little things like this. What's going on with me these days?
Thanks to the sound of a knock on my door to keep me from ridiculous thoughts. I quickly walk towards the door and open it to see Merlin.
"Hey, Eggsy. I hope I'm not bothering you at this moment."
I shake my head. "No. Not at all."
"Great. Because I know this is your break time. But I have something to show you." He looks at the files he's holding.
My attention diverts to it. "OK. What's it about?"
"It's about Galahad."
Harry. And I feel like everything around me ceases to exist..
"Not just all the tailored suits he wanted me to give you, he also needed you to look into this." Merlin hands that file to me and I slowly take it, unable to say anything.
"It's about your dad. He is the true Kingsman. The true gentleman."
I just nod. Nothing comes out from my mouth.
Merlin's face is neutral. His expression is still too hard to read. I just think that maybe he knows what I'm feeling and he sympathizes that. The big guy pats me, then just leaving.
I mindlessly sit on the sofa. Reading the name on the cover.
LEE UNWIN
Yes. That's my dad's real name.
Of course I'd bloody like to know whatever that is in that damn file. I just don't think it's the right time for me. It reminds me of my lost loved ones. My dad and Galahad.
Still I put that file on the desk. Surely I will do this sooner or later. A part of me cannot even wait to find out. But I think it's just not the right time yet. I don't know when. But hopefully in the very near future.
I don't know what I'm scared of. I'll tell myself that I don't want anything to get in my way during the mission. I don't want to get distracted. Seeing my dad's name reminds me of him. Seeing my dad's name as a Kingsman agent reminds me of his death.
I know what I'm doing is deadly and dangerous. But I'm staying. I'm not a coward. I need to do the right thing.
Kingsman gave me everything I could ever wish for, including people to look after you. People who've always got your back.
I swallow. I know I'm being dramatic. Time to shake that off. Now let's get to save the world again...
AUTHOR I know this chapter doesn't have any pivotal EggsyxRoxy moment. But I think this will get you to know more about Eggsy. It emphasizes Eggsy's optimism and courage. You've ready an intro to Eggsy's mission still.
More to come in the next chapter. Please be patient for that. I'll finish my exams on March 6. See you after then.
And as always, thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy it. Have a nice week.
PS About Eggsy's father, his name is Lee as you have read. I googled and found that the actor named Jonno Davies who played him is looking good. Also he has something that reminds me of Taron Egerton. Isn't it great!?