A Mermaid's Fake Love (Editing)

Chapter 25 - How did I get here?

Joy opened her eyes slowly and tried adjusting to the darkness within her. She felt scared and her heart pounded.

was I kidnapped? well, being held hostage wouldn't be less miserable... I'm already miserable since I've been accused of theft....No one would pay my ransom any...but then, do kidnappers offer soft bed?

she thought in confusion as she realized she was on top of something soft, probably a bed. she also realized she wasn't on shackles.

Then another crazy thought ran to her. Did I end up here after been raped? oh no!... she touched her skin and relaxed since she didn't feel any pain. she was intact.

Then I must be in heaven....she stretched her legs down and almost stumbled  but she managed to gain balance quickly. "where is the light??"

The door opened and she jumped on the bed in fear. The owner is here....

Nich turned on the lights and chuckled in amazement. Joy hid her face between her thighs in fear.

Slowly she raised her head " Nich???"

He smiled at her but she stared in confusion.

Vehemently, she jerked off the bed towards him. punching him hard on his chest. "how did I get her?" she queried.

Nich flushed in astonishment. He grabbed her hands pulling her closer to him.

For a moment the world seemed paused. she could only see his face and he could only see hers. Their lips were inches apart and their hearts pounded against each other.

He gazed at her lips and bent down slowly. She closed her eyes foolishly waiting for a kiss. Then she felt a soft  hand on her lips and a sharp pain followed.

Nich actually applied ointment on the little cut on her lips.

"ouch!" she fumed looking at him. she pushed him and he chuckled.

"where you perhaps waiting for a kiss?" he asked between laughs.

she frowned at him. "what's that?" she asked pointing at the ointment.

"it would help your wound heal. Did you get into a fight? your cheeks are swollen too..." he pointed out stepping towards her.

She hissed and her face turned pale. " it's a long story..." she cut him off.

He held her chin up, looking into her eyes " you're beautiful"

Her cheeks turned red " I'm hungry..." she replied trying to divert his attention. how can he say such things in this situation? He completely cut her off guard. "my cheeks better not turn red..." she thought.

He smiled at her which made her uncomfortable. His charms!

"dinner is served" he announced pointing at the door like a comedian.

Joy grunted and shook her head  "sexy men serve their women food in bed sometimes"  she replied walking out the door.

" does that mean I'm sexy? and you're my woman?" Nich asked running after her playfully.

she flipped her hair and eyed him in disgust. "Nope"

His face turned pale and she laughed happily.

Nich smiled. At least she could smile now....

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The food tasted great and joy ate to her satisfaction.

He's not only sexy but an amazing cook as well....I wonder what other feature I've not discovered...she thought as she ate the food while stealing glances at him.

"won't you thank me for these sumptuous meal?" Nich asked since she wasn't saying anything.

She raised her head "good chefs don't praise themselves..."

Nich frowned. she always has a way to hurt his pride. "you can at least say you're enjoying it"

"do I need to say it delicious before you believe it is?" she argued, a smile curved on her lips.

"how did I get here?" she asked again changing the topic.

Nich looked at her surprised. "you mean you don't know how you ended up in my orchard? for real?" he couldn't believe it.

she seemed confused too. " I know I was angry and cried but I really don't remember coming here...." she looked at him demanding answers.

"how did you get the bruises?"

"Merlin"

"Merl? what happened?" his hands formed fists.

"she accused me of stealing. James believes her..."

"theft? James did nothing? how could he?" Nich fumed standing up.

"Calm down. I still can't believe it too. I mean I've served him for years and he knows I'm not a thief...I just don't know..." she sobbed quietly.

He walked towards her. "it's fine. I knew that strange girl would do more harm than good. she's slowly breaking his bonds..." he wiped her tears off.

"I have no where to go now. you know my parents are dead and..."

"shhhh... you have me. you can stay here." he comforted her.

she looked at him speechless. He was kind too...

"now let's get your wounds treated." He carried her up.

She flushed with embarrassment.

Nich was very mad at James but didn't want to make Joy worried. James was definitely going to get it hot from him...for hurting the woman he...he what? Now you answer that. *smiles*

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