Eye contact

Bloody hand

Noah's POV.....

It's been hours since we talked and we have to leave the town before dawn for her safety so I have to drive all night long and when we get there I have to explain everything to her one by one. I don't know how to explain it to her because if she asks me why I let her stay alive, I don't have an answer for her, I just know that I have to do it.

How can I explain that she lives in a world where there is a lot of death and only people who enjoy the sight of blood, separated from that peaceful life and her family who care for her like a princess? How do I explain that leaving home is a matter of life or death for her? I still blame the person who made me lose my family but I'm putting this innocent girl through the same pain as me. I was disturbed from my thoughts when I saw Ami struggling not to sleep which made me smile. The rear passenger seat window is designed to look from in to out for safety reasons and is sealed to prevent opening. So thinking about her getting air "You can sit on the front passenger seat " I said as I was stopping the car around the corner.

"Sure," she said, opening the door and getting out of the car. After she changed the seat, I started driving, she was still struggling not to sleep, but finally, she fell asleep on my shoulder as it was out of her control. As soon as her head rested on my shoulder, I felt my body vibrate and suddenly my face filled with a smile. When I noticed that I was smiling, I tried to make up my face. I smiled again as I looked at her over my shoulder. I rested my neck on the top of the chair and looked at her admiringly, her long hair spread over my arm, her delicate lips and small hands, I began to scan her face with my eyes. I felt scared to stop looking at her as if she was in my dream, " I'm not afraid to die for this beauty" I whispered close to her ear, I could feel her breath on my neck which made me crazy, "Sleep peacefully my princess" I said, turning my attention back to the road.

She's driving me crazy with each passing day. It's not her eyes or her hair or her smile, I love everything about her. I can't find a flaw in her, I know it's weird, but even when she's crying, I'm fascinated by her beauty. She is flawless. But how would she feel about me? I wish I could know how she feels about me other than fear. I wish she would think well of me and know that I care about her without having to take a word out of my mouth. I wish she could be mine without having to be my weakness and without knowing that I love her, but that's impossible.

The sun started to rise before Ami woke up from her peaceful sleep and I'd been driving all night, I was lost in thought, not even noticing it was morning. We still have an hour's drive left. I called Kaleb. "I'm listening, boss," he said, waiting for me to speak. "Make sure the guards and the house are ready. I'll be there in an hour" I said in a commanding voice."Everything is ready, boss. I can come if you need me," Kaleb said "Who said you can come? No one is allowed to come here except the guards over there, you heard me," I said in an annoyance and warning voice at the same time. "Okay, as you said, sir," he said before hanging up.

I looked over to the car seat next to me to see Ami trying to wake up, "good morning " I said giving her my full attention. "I'm very hungry," she said in a tired voice, not even fully awake yet "You're just waking up now," I said with a smile. "Yeah, okay, sorry," she said, I could notice the fear in her voice. What's going on? I only smile when I'm with her, but she's still scared of me.  Every word that comes out from me is like a command and anger to her. Even when I try to have fun with her, she takes it seriously and apologizes. I hate it when she does this. I want her to be free when she's with me. " You don't have to apologize for what you said or what you did. I'm not your boss, remember? Feel free," I said in a soft voice, trying my best not to sound commanding. "Okay," she said, looking out the window. I was waiting to make eye contact with her eyes but she ignored me, my favorite thing above all else is when my eyes meet hers.

"What do you wanna eat?" I said, still waiting for her eyes to meet mine. "I don't know, I just want to eat," she said while making eye contact  I felt my heart sink when her eyes met mine. I drove the car in the direction of the Arabic restaurant and when I got there I got out of the car and started walking inside. People looked at me confused because of the mask on my face. After a few minutes, I entered the car with food and drinks for breakfast in both hands."Here's your breakfast," I said, giving her the food in my hand.

"Finally," she said, rubbing her hands together and beaming with a smile on her face which made me smile. After quickly opening it, she started looking at the food as something strange. "I have never tasted or seen this food before," she said, looking at it confused.
"It's Arabian traditional food, it's called tabbouleh which is my favorite. Also, here is the Zuppa Inglese it's also my favorite traditional Italian dessert. " I said while getting ready to drive the car. "I didn't know you were Arab," she said without taking her eyes off the food "No, I'm half Italian and half American. Before I became the heir to the Dark Diamond, I was the leader of the mafia branch in Lebanon. I lived there for about five years and tabbouleh is my first choice from their traditional food," I said, turning my attention to the road.

"Oh, I see," she said, getting ready to taste. "Wow, it's so cool. It's so delicious. I'm not good at trying new things, but I like it," she said, with her mouth full of food, struggling to speak. I smiled after looking at her Several minutes passed, and Ami finished her meal and was looking out the window. After a long silence, I broke the silence. "Finally, we arrived at the place, I will go in first, then after checking the safety, I will come and pick you up, but until then, don't get out of the car," I said, getting ready to get off.

After getting out of the car, I started to approach the house. Not far from the house, I saw mafia soldiers wearing masks and uniforms with the Dark Diamond logo, "What's your code name?" One of the soldiers said, "Bloody hand," I said while showing the heir sign on my hand "I'm sorry boss, everything is ready" the mafia soldier said, I ignored him and started walking to the car to pick up Ami.

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