Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 10

Daw was sitting in a coffee shop sipping coffee. He was looking at him every few seconds. It looks like he is waiting for someone. Suddenly someone came running and stood before him.

Daw: You are late.

"Sorry baby"

Daw: Don't baby me Kla.

Kla looks at Daw with a puppy face.

Daw: I am angry with you right now.

Kla: I am just 5 minutes late Daw. I had some work to complete at the office.

Daw: I am not angry because you are late. I am angry because you caused havoc in my bestfriends life.

Kla: You mean Tanet.

Daw just nods his head.

Kla: What happened?

Daw explains everything that happened in Tanet's house and the talk they had with Tanet earlier today.

Kla: This is bad. Veera does not get offended that easily but if someone talks about his job, he will not forget or forgive that easily. Shields is his parent's pet project. They worked hard for its success. No one knows that better than Veera. He may look goofy and playful but when it comes to work, he is damn serious. Tanet hurt his pride yesterday.

Daw: It is all your fault.

Kla: Sorry baby.

Daw: I am afraid if Tanet comes to know about what you did, he will forbid me from seeing you.Kla looks at Daw in horror.

Kla: So you are going to break up with me if Tanet asks you to.

Daw: No. I love you too much to give up on you. Do something Kla. I can't lose you.

Kla just hugs Daw and runs his hand on his back to relieve his stress.

Kla(in mind): I am not going to lose you at any cost.

Kla thinks about how Daw came into his life.

Flashback:

Kla was nervous as he reached the office of TRD Industries. He was here to meet a very important client and they were being monitored by the Boss of Shields. Even though they have worked with other clients, this was the first time Veera was made responsible for an operation. He wanted to impress the boss. As he stood there fidgeting with fingers, he felt like someone was watching him. He looked around to see a timid guy in a suit watching him. He quickly walked away from there as soon as he noticed that Kla saw him.Later in the client meeting, Kla recognized the guy he met was the COO of the company and he was in charge of his security. For some reason, Kla felt excited to be close to that guy. By the way, his name is Daw. Cute name.Kla then met the guy's personality to get the schedule. As they spoke, he came to know that they studied in the same college and he was his senior. He was surprised he had never seen him before. Kla got his phone number and schedule and informed him that he will pick him up the next day morning.

Kla was happy being Daw's bodyguard because he was a simple and non-fuzzy guy. He was very nice to Kla and always had a smile on his face. Things were going smoothly until the day Tanet was attacked. Kla was at the Command center when Veera noticed Tanet was not at his office. He rushed to search for him leaving behind Kla.Kla was feeling restless as Daw was not picking up his call. He was checking on him after what happened to Tanet. Kla decided to visit Daw and make sure he is okay.

At Daw's condo:

Doorbell rings for the nth time. Kla keeps shifting on his legs due to nervousness. He was going to ring the bell once again when a sleepy-looking Daw opens the door.
Daw: Kla

Kla just looks at Daw with an open mouth as he was standing there in sleeveless T-shirt and boxer shorts. Daw suddenly realizes that he is not dressed properly. He quickly runs into wearing a pair of pants and then comes out.
Daw: What are you doing here at this time Kla?

Kla: Are you okay?

Daw: Yes. What happened?

Kla tells Daw about what happened to Tanet. Daw was shocked to hear about the incident..

Daw: Is he okay?Kla: Hmm. Veera will be staying with him.

Daw: HmmKla: DawDaw: hmm

Kla: Is it okay if I stay with you. We just want to be extra careful until the culprit is caught.Daw just nods his head in Yes. The next day Kla moves into Daw's house. Kla used to accompany him to the office and go to his office. In the evening, he would pick him up and go back home together. They helped each other with household chores and became good friends in a short period.One day Kla came in a little later than usual due to some important work. He had asked someone else to accompany Daw that day. He entered the house and there was complete silence in there. He thought Daw might have gone to sleep. So he decided to drink something and go to sleep. As he opens the fridge, he saw a small green tea bottle with a note on it. Kla was surprised to see that brand of green tea after a long time. He hadn't seen it after college. He quickly read the note and a smile on his face.

"You must be really tired. Drink. this to wash away all tiredness. Fighting"

Kla kept looking at the note and something felt strange about it. The handwriting and note felt familiar. He thought hard and something clicked in his brain."Shit...isn't this the same flavor of green tea that someone used to leave in my locker every day. The notes look similar too."Kla"Kla turns around to see Daw looking at him with a smile.

Daw: Oh! You got the drink.

Kla does not say anything but just stares at him.

Daw: Kla

Kla: It was you..

Daw: What?

Kla: You were the one who left green tea in my college locker every day.

Daw looks at Kla in shock.

Kla: Why didn't you tell me?

Daw: How could I? I was embarrassed. I was the nerd with braces and glasses who no one wanted to look at. I was invisible to everyone. How can I say to the rugby star of college that I love him?Daw just looks down as a tear escapes his eyes.

Kla: What if the rugby player was looking for his secret admirer. I was looking for you, Daw. I never forgot you or your inspiring notes. Your notes helped me calm down in stressed conditions. I could feel the love in those notes. Now I know why I felt a connection with you the first time I saw you.

Daw: Kla

Kla: Now that I have found you, I'm never letting you go.

Kla quickly pulls Daw into his arms.

Kla: I love you and I missed you.

Daw: I love you too.

Happy tears flow down their eyes.Flashback ends.

Kla: I am not giving up on us at any cost. We will fight and set things straight.