Behind Closed Doors(PeRyl One Shots): Volume 2

Runaway III

His POV:

Having her hand seemingly fit with mine, the moment felt perfect. Watching her be mesmerized with the lifestyle that I have known for the past years of my life is making my heart fuller than I ever felt.

"Everything is beautiful here, Pierce."She said softly, feeling her hand's grip tighten around mine.

"You've been saying that since you got here."I uttered, looking at her, and she giggled before her eyes met my gaze.

"Because everything is really beautiful. I think I will never stop saying it."She said with a smile that made me giggle.

I let her watch the rest of the show in silence, and for the whole time, I am watching her. I'm looking out for her. I know I didn't had to, but now, I really have to. She's a precious one to be neglected.

"That was beautiful. I can't believe I'll be seeing that gem for the rest of my stay here."She uttered the moment the applauses have subsided and I hummed.

"You wanna go to the house and rest already?"I asked and her forehead creased.

"I have to help Max at the bar. The guests are probably going to party 'til morning."She answered and I shook my head.

"It's your first day, you've gone through a lot today, just relax. They can handle tonight."I replied and I just started dragging her gently to my house where she is also going to stay. It's basically our house now? Yeah, it is our house now.

"They might say that you're treating me differently."Meryl suddenly uttered that made me laugh.

"Nobody is going to say that, trust me. They are nice people!"I exclaimed as we walk in the house and she let out a sigh.

"You need rest, you can just work yourself out tomorrow and for the rest of your stay here."I said as I let go of her hand and she frowned.

"What if you just don't pay me?I'm going to work but I don't have a salary because it will be like my payback to you."She said and I shook my head.

"Meryl, we've been over this since you got here. Right now, what I want is for you to get back up on your feet again and not worry about having to pay me back."I explained.

"Are you sure?You barely know me."She retorted and I laughed.

"Then let's get to know each other more."I said as I step out of my door.

"Paolo, can we have uhmm wine in here and two glasses."I uttered when I saw one of the staff and he quickly nodded.

"I'll go first."I started as I lean on the door frame.

"I was born in Ireland."I said softly and she looked at me.

"You're Irish?"Meryl asked.

"Obviously."I answered and she nodded.

"Okay, sorry. I was born in New Jersey."She uttered.

"I am an only child."I replied.

"I have two younger brothers."She said and I hummed.

"And they were okay with the idea of you being in an arranged marriage?"I asked with my forehead creased.

"No, but our parents are insisiting and they also gave my brothers an ultimatum, not just me."She answered.

"Your turn."She uttered before I can talk again that made me laugh.

"What do you wanna know about me?"I asked and she hummed.

"Why are you really here in this paradise?What's the reason why you ended up here?Let me know that whole story, I've been telling you my story since I got here."She answered and I softly giggled.