Hafiza: The Protector

CHAPTER 14

KEIRA KAI

After leaving the kitchen last night I got under my comforter and laid in a comfortable position trying to sleep but the feel of his arms around me was engraved in my mind, I could still sense the lingering scent of his cologne.

There was something about him, something about his eyes the raw emotions he bared around me which I've noticed more than a normal person would, but I am not a normal person, I am Keira Kai.

He still hadn't spoken about the incident which occurred in my hospital considering his guards I was pretty sure that they would have stayed loyal to their boss but I guess I got the job done.

I stretched my legs as I turned around in my bed and got up. The bright sunshine and cool air was the first thing I felt as I moved the curtains and the light filled my room bringing a smile to my face. It was a weekend resulting in me being bored this early at home. I picked out a comfortable plain shirt and yoga pants after freshening up and closing the door of my room.

Rafe's room was still closed seems like the master was still sleeping. I rolled my eyes as I walked into the kitchen and saw a few workers setting the table while the others were busy with gardening. I made myself a glass of orange juice as I looked around until I found the back garden area.

"Ma'am! You cannot go in there." I pulled my hand back when I heard a voice behind me say.

"And why is that?" I raised a brow as I looked down at the young worker who was already squirming in his place under my gaze.

"Ma'am t-that garden uh its you can-not go in ma'am." He turned red with nervousness as he tried to explain.

"Why?" I asked as I took a sip of my orange juice.

"Ma'am that garden belongs t-to-" He stumbled nervously when I turned around.

"It belongs to who?" I raised a brow as I shifted my stance.

"You ma'am." He said sighing defeatedly.

"Good" I smiled as I walked into the garden and saw a hose to water the plants. This garden had various plants, fruits and vegetables growing which gave it a very distinct smell of wilderness. I breathed in as a smile reached my lips.

I was admiring a pot of ripe tomato when I heard shuffling behind me. I turned around still bent at my knees thinking it was the same young boy who had stopped me from entering but it was not some or any young boy at all, long manly legs came into my sight first then the knee length shorts followed by extremely prominent anatomy I quickly glanced up only to be entranced by an equally beautiful sight of a sweaty Rafe, in knee-length shorts and a tank top which seemed to stretch over his broad chest.

A sight for sore eyes.

I could feel my pulse rate increase and several neurons go haywire the more I stared at him, he still hadn't noticed me as he cleaned the clippers with a cloth but I noticed him, noticed everything about him from his tanned skin glistening in the sun to the focused expression of his, from the innocuous correction of his glasses to his rippling muscle as he worked focused.

I was about turn when he glanced down and saw me on my knees, he took a startled step back before suddenly his eyes trailed down my body, by unrestricted agility I could feel the air hit me and could estimate where his now darkened eyes were going. His form became tensed as he gripped the clipper tighter while I moistened my chapped lips and moved to get up in return my shirt bent a little more giving him more than a glimpse of my cleavage. He stared at me for a second before glancing away until I fixed myself.

I cleared my throat as I patted my flushed cheeks.

"Why are you here?" His voice turned rough as he looked nowhere but my eyes.

"Why, is it off-limits?" I questioned as I folded my arms and his eyes followed the moment immediately.

He walked until he was a few steps from me and picked another clipper staring at me as he cleaned it.
"Maybe," He said smirking as he tried to rile me up.

"If you have forgotten then let me remind you, Yaden." I walked until I was a few inches from him and could see the emotions in his eyes.

"50% of your shares are mine which includes the company, this mansion and possibly you too, Yaden" I lowered my voice an octave as I smirked tapping his cheek for effect as I gazed into his eyes which were swirling with desire.

A sudden movement of his arms around me made me gasp as our bodies which were inches apart had now nothing but two flimsy clothes obstructing us, I could feel his hard muscle against me, and smell his manly scent as he leaned down until I could feel his beard on my cheek. I closed my eyes on instinct when I felt his hot breath on the side of my neck and leaned into his touch as he rubbed his stubble on my jaw.

"50% of the industry is still mine which includes this mansion along with the people living in it, which means I own 50% of you as well, Mrs Yaden. And just to let you know it's Rafe, Yaden was my father." He spoke gruffly as he tightened his arm around me making me grip his shoulder as I was almost squished onto him.

I could concentrate on nothing but the feel of his warmth around me and his lips caressing my jaw.

"And just so you know I would appreciate it more that I get to know it from you about anything odd in your infirmary, anything that would harm you or the people in the infirmary." He spoke softly as he caressed my cheek gently and he moved back to look at me. I guess the guards had not understood the concept of keeping things under the wrap.

I wanted to speak against him, wanted to somehow disagree with him on everything just to get a reaction out of him, to rouse him. But I couldn't do anything but gaze into his darkened eyes which seemed to have a language of their own that seemed to speak to me more than words or actions could.

"We have a charity function to attend on the other side of the city, its a bit in the suburbs but one of the oldest charity event venues to be held till now so it is a bit important to for us to attend it, how is your schedule on this weekend?" He questioned, his arms still warm around me.

"I'd have to check but I don't think I would be as busy this weekend," I said I'll confirm with the assistant about my schedule later.

"Sir, your mother wanted to speak to you," We heard a worker say by the entrance his gaze downward as he held out a phone, rafe moved his arms from me to reach for the phone while I for the first time felt like I was caught doing something illegal, I could feel my cheeks redden as I turned around and sure enough the tip of Rafe's ear had also turned a bright shade causing us to smile and blush away simultaneously.

"I'll see you at dinner," He spoke gently to which I nodded and turned around.

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