Steal My Heart ♥

11. A New Start

Medley Stryder's POV

Just as Ken mentioned about another date, we're now watching a movie. Well.. A horror movie. I can hear some girls squealing when the scary scenes appear and holding on to their boyfriends.
While it's the opposite here. Ken is holding onto my arms.
I can't help but giggle at this different side of his.

He's so engrossed in the movie that he can't see me staring at him. He reminds me of someone I knew....

After an hour...

"I want to show you something." He holds my hand and leads me to the unknown destination.
We walk for some few minutes and reach a small apartment which looks isolated and away from civilisation.

I'm a little scared.. As it looks kinda creepy. As if he heard my thoughts..
"Don't worry. It's safe in here."

As we enter through the old wooden door we are welcomed by a bright light. The interior is brightly coloured and has a homey feeling. Just then, an old man of about 60 walked out from a door on the left side.

"Ken!! How nice to see you! And you have a friend with you today?" He looked so happy and so full of life.

"Tom, meet Medley, my friend."

"Hi Tom! How are you doing?" I gave him my hand to shake but he gave me a hug saying that they do hugs rather than handshakes.
"I'm good Medley. Oh please take a seat!" Piped old Tom.
Ken and I are both seated on the sofa when Tom comes out through the door on the right side. He's not alone. There's a small boy of about 10 maybe, sitting on a wheel chair and being wheeled in by Tom in the living room where we are.

Ken stands up and walks towards them. Then starts talking to the boy.
"Hey Martin! How you doing?" Then hugs him.

"Ken!! You're here! I'm good. And is she your girlfriend??"
I choked on my water when I heard that.

Ken chuckles. "No.. She's not. Come on. Let's meet her."

Martin has black hair and brown eyes. He's fair and....really cute.
He's a bright kid for his age. He's even friendly and has a warm aura around him. So it wasn't hard to get acquainted with each other.
We all had tea and some cookies. It was really great spending time with them. As we bid our goodbye promising to return again, we both left with a smile on our faces. Ken explained to me how he came to know them. It seems that Tom is his paternal grandfather's friend. Martin lost his parents when he was just 2 years old and so Tom and his wife decided to adopt Martin. But unfortunately, when they were on a drive two years back, his wife died on the spot and Martin was paralysed from his waist down.
Tom went through a mental breakdown but is now doing better and works in a journal department.

When Ken's parents were undergoing the process of divorce, he and his brother stayed with them. And that's how he became really close to both of them.
I didn't know that Ken had multiple part time jobs and was also fending for Martin's treatment through his earnings.
Awwww.....what a nice guy.

"Ken! Is there anything I can do to help Martin?" I really want to help Martin. He's still so young and is stuck in a wheelchair!

He shakes his head. "It's fine Medley. But thanks for your concern." He gives me a weak smile. "Let's head back. I'll drop you home."

I'm back home after our date today. I take a quick shower and do all my assignments and study for some time. I still can't stop thinking about Martin. What can I do for him? Then it struck me that I can bake cakes and cup cakes and sell it.

Business eh girl?

Well.....yes! That's the least I can do to help. Why not make use of what I'm able to do?

The next day at college I explained to Lis and Ayla about my baking business and they were both hyped up to do the advertising. I love them so much. They're always ready to help.
Later in the evening at Robert's penthouse, I told him about the business as well and surprise!

"I'll buy them. Start it already." He wasn't looking at me while saying that. I guess he liked the cake I made for him last week when he was sick.

"How was your date? Did you wear the outfit I suggested?" He lands himself on the sofa.

"Yes boss. I did. It was a success! Thank you so much!" I gave him a big smile. Then he suddenly stood up and came really close to my face observing me like a hawk. Awkward.....

"Your blemishes are disappearing. And one thing.." He removes my glasses.."You look better without them."
My insides just churned upside down at his comment. I don't know what's happening to me. This is weird. And gosh! He looks more handsome than he already is from up close.

I quickly take my glasses and put it on again. "I feel better when I wear them."

"Too bad girl. How will you change if you're not willing to comply?" His eyes held so much sternness.

I really want to experience new things hence the changes. So... I'll give it a go! I remove my glasses and look at him. He seems to be taken aback. But then smirked.

"Now that's better."

Robert offered to go grocery shopping with me after we had some discussion about the changes. He said that he owed me one for helping him.
So here we are at the mart to buy the ingredients for my baking business.

I can see that all the girls are ogling at Robert's perfect features. Well....no one can deny that. He's a walking eye candy. He's aware of the attention and just shrugs it off like it's normal.

We stroll around the baking section and put in all the requirements in the basket.

"You want ice-cream?" Robert's deep voice asked.
This is surprising. A guy like him wanting to eat ice-cream.
"Sure!" We do the payment and head out with the things in plastic bags.

Robert brings two coned ice-creams and we seat ourselves on a bench nearby the store.
Just then, we hear a high pitched sound. Oh no.

It's Tina in all her glamour. She's wearing a track suit which hugs all her curves and with an angry expression.

"Babe! What are you doing here with her ?? She put so much stress while addressing me.

Robert stands up with a sigh and goes to her.
"Hey.. I'm not with her. We just happened to be seated on the same bench. I was out for a run when I felt like eating something cold. She happened to pass by and sat next to me." Then he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.

"Oh! I thought you guys were together or something. Don't scare me like that babe. You know how much I love you right?"
She walks towards me and spits the words with venom.

"Stay. Away. From. Him. He's mine!"

Robert comes from behind and calls out to her.
"Baby, where are you off to? Let me drop you home." Then they both leave together leaving me alone with all the bags.
Now I'll have to carry it all alone. Just great!

As I was struggling to carry all the bags by myself I hear a small voice.
"Let me help you miss."
I turn to see a boy of about 14 or more with a shy smile on his face.
Awwww....he's such a cutie.

"It's fine dear. I can manage." I give him a smile.
He shakes his head no and reaches out for the bags. He was so determined on helping me so I couldn't refuse.

He's such a sweet boy. His name is Chris and it seems that he just moved into the city recently. As we were nearing the crossroad to my house, I thanked him and grabbed all the bags. I fished out a bar of chocolate and gave it to him. He was so happy. He thanked me and darted off.

As soon as I reached home, I washed up and started unpacking the ingredients and went straight into whisking the eggs.

I hope this turns out well!

A/N:

Hey lovelies! How was it?? I guess boring.. Haha
But I'll try to make it more interesting in the next chapter.
Thank you so much for reading!
As always.. Corrections are most welcome!

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