The Chance

Chapter 8

"Get your filthy hands off her!" said a voice behind me.

The man holding me turned his gaze from the source. "Mind your own business pal.." the man sneered at my savior.

I know that voice! I tried to look at him to confirm my suspicion, and there he was standing, with an angry look on his face. I know I am still not free from this creep holding me captive, but I cannot help but release a breath of relief.

Suddenly two men in dark suits appeared, they both look intimidating with those broad shoulders and big muscles, let us not forget the guns inserted on their holster. one of their hands are getting ready to pull when needed whilst they move from Ethan's back towards us.

The creepy guy was digging his nails on my arm, obviously getting scared of the men in black. (hahaha see what I did there? Men in Black? What?! Who says you can't joke in your mind while you are in danger? Hahaha!)

Probably knowing that he will not win in the fight, he pushed me to the ground and run for his life.

Seriously?! can't he just run and leave me? Must he push me to the ground?. I think I broke my butt.

Ethan was beside me within seconds.

"are you alright?" he asked, his face is etched with worry while his eyes are roaming at my face and body looking for any sign that I was hurt.

When he saw none, he closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose between his beautiful green eyes.

All the while, I am busy gawking at his face which is not so far from mine. I can see how tensed his shoulders are when he came at my side and how it visibly relaxed when he realized that I am okay and was not harmed.

my exact thoughts are: 'wow! Any facial expression this man does is always beautiful...' I know it sounds stupid, but hey! to my defense, I almost got mugged and who-knows what else might have happen if Ethan didn't appear out of who-knows where...so yes, I think I am entitled to sound stupid for a minute...

"Uhh.. Yeah I'm fine. Thank you." I said to him a bit breathless I can still feel my heart beating wildly, but I begin to take in deep breaths to make it even.

Ethan helped me up as the two who I assumed was his body guards took my groceries from the ground, I hope that my jar of peanut butter didn't break.

"take them to my car." Ethan says to both of them. They acknowledge his command with a nod.

"You have body guards?" I asked him when the two walked away.

He chuckles and shake his head.

"What?" I asked.

"You were just in danger a few seconds ago and this is the first concern you come up with." he answered.

I grinned at him. "Thank you for coming to my rescue.",
Then I decided to add, "The people around here didn't seem to think that something wrong is going on." I intentionally mentioned the last part sharp and loud, as few by standers were still lingering.

They were there since that man grabbed me, but didn't do anything to help, even when I was practically screaming. I actually saw someone taking a video of the situation.

Honestly? That video will be a good evidence after the crime, but I would rather have them help me before the harm was done.

I can't believe how some people can just manage to watch bad things happen behind the screens of their phones, rather than lend a hand when they are in power to do so. I looked at them as they began scurry towards where ever they are going.

I sighed.

"Where is your car?" he asked as he gestured for me to start walking.

"I didn't bring it." I said.

"why didn't you took a cab? I saw you walking down the street." He sounds mad. What did I do?

"I was trying to get one but all of them have passengers."

I can feel his hand at the small of my back as he guides me towards his car. The two guards not in sight.

"they're gone?" I asked him knowing what I am talking about.

"they're near, just in another car."

"oh." that was all I can say.

Ethan let me in to his car first. After he close my door, he got in to the drivers side and started the car. When he finshed putting on his seat belt, he started to drive towards my house.

We were silent during the ride. It was a comfortable silence, I finally had calmed down and was thinking of how I can repay him. Once we are in front of my home, I got the courage to invite him in and told him that I'll cook dinner for him since I owe him big time.

"You don't owe me anything." he said.

"Yes I do, besides you already did a lot of things for me. Let me cook for you this once." I urge him.

I took his silence as a yes and I began to get out of the car. Soon enough he also got out of his car and followed me to the house where I left the door open for him to enter.

I went straight to the kitchen and put my groceries at one side and start preparing for dinner.

I have a small apartment, the partition of the living area and the kitchen is a high table connected to the wall. There are two rooms, one with en suit, the other CR is located outside, between two rooms.

"make yourself at home. This will only take a few minutes, I hope you like eating Tuna Pesto Pasta." I said to him while I prepare the ingredients. Getting the pot to boil water for the pasta.

When I turn around I see him standing in the middle of the living room.. Looking around.

"Sorry if it is small." I smiled at him and started smashing the garlic so that I can easily peel off its skin. "Would you like some water?Tea?Coffee?"I offered.

"No. I'm good." He simply said as he walk towards the kitchen table where I am preparing.

"Have a seat." I told him.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" He asks.

"No you just wait there and watch.", I said. A big mistake, because now he is watching my every move and I am becoming conscious of my actions.

I sighed inwardly..what are you doing Leah?

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A/N: Sorry for the few hours late update...hahaha its almost 3A.M. I just got home from work and was ready to enter the dream land when I remembered that I haven't updated yet. ;P

Anyway, here it is! for those who are faithfully waiting and personally reminding me to update as promise.

Question: I know a lot of Girls who's still has an NBSB status, but Guys? I don't think I've actually met a guy with an NGSB status...Have you?

If 'Yes' comment me something about them. It might help Ethan's POV in the future... you'll never know. ;)