(Ian)
-Where are the documents?- my father immediately attacks me with questions but thankfully I had all night to make up excuses.
-I took him to the woods and tried to find out who sent him but he wouldn't say anything. So I killed him. I didn't know that he took the files, I thought you caught him before he could take anything so I burned his body while the documents where in him- I keep my face neutral so that I sound convincing, but i can see it in his eyes that he isn't buying any of it.
He slowly approaches me and I can feel my heartbeat speeding up. He's avoiding eye contact with me which gives away that he's angry. In fact, he's furious. So furious that he's smiling.
-You didn't know he took the files- I swallow hard. My stomach is turning at the thought that he might know that Kai was the one who broke in our house. I'm so nervous that I don't see his punch coming. I cover my cheek in pain and he grabs me by the neck. He's never went this far.
-Did you forget we own cameras?- He's speaking through his teeth. Why didn't I think of that. He saw everything.
-Who is he Ian, I'm not playing with you. You have two seconds to tell me who he is and why you helped him?- I stay silent. There's no way in the world I'm outing Kai to my father, I'd rather die.
-You're not speaking, huh? You are betraying me, your own father, for some guy- he releases my neck and I look at the floor.
-I've raised you your whole life, I gave you everything and this is how you pay me back?- I know it's not right what I did, but I don't regret saving Kai. If anything good has ever happened to me in my entire life, it's probably meeting him.
I might never see him again, but I won't be able to forgive myself if anything happens to him because of me. I see myself so much in him, we both don't want anything to do with our fathers' businesses but it's what we're born into.
-You don't have to worry about him, he won't cause any trouble- I try to reassure him but he doesn't seem to buy it.
-So you won't tell me. Who are you protecting Ian? Why are you protecting him?- he gets closer to me and I try to avoid his glare. I have no idea what to tell him. I can't tell him that I care about the guy who wants to sabotage him.
-Good, don't tell me who he is, but trust me son, if I ever find out who he is, I'll kill him right in front of you, matter of fact, you'll kill him yourself. Willingly or not- I clench my jaw out of fury before storming out of the room trying not to break everything on the way.
I never thought I'd have to go this far for anyone other than my grandmother. It never crossed my mind that I'd be ready to sacrifice everything I have to protect that someone. But everything I have is nothing compared to him. I'd give anything to know he's fine.
The moment I met him I knew he was going to impact my life, little did I know that I would be willing to give my own life for his safety. And it's not even about the fact that I might be in love with him, I do everything out of care.
(Kai)
I wake up in her arms still wrapped around me. The sour feeling in my chest is back but I'm trying to ignore it. She opens her eyes and a smile immediately appears on her face, making everything seem brighter.
-Can you tell me what's wrong now?- her voice is gentle as she caresses my cheek. I could tell her everything without hesitation if I wasn't scared of her reaction. I can just imagine how her beautiful smile turns into a face of disgust once I tell her what happened yesterday.
-It's my father... he's being an asshole again- she looks at me saddened. I stroke her cheek, trying to reassure her that everything's fine but she doesn't believe me.
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Know That I Loved You
RomanceIan and Kai are inherited to continue their fathers' businesses, who happen to be rivals. Though they grew up in similar circumstances they're very different from eachother. While Ian is cold-hearted and brutal, Kai is more delicate and fearful. Wha...