Do you trust me?

seven

Zach POV

I drove her back to my place. She was silent throughout the journey. I could still see tears flowing down her face.

We reached back to my apartment and she was apprehensive when she entered.

"This is my place. Come, take a seat."

She slowly walked towards the couch and sat down. She was trying to pull her ripped blouse to cover herself. I went into my closet and took out a tshirt.

"Here Elle, you can change to this."

She held out a shaky hand to take it.

Gabriella: Thank you sir.

"Warren"

She looked surprised.

"We are not at work now. So just call me Warren."

Gabriella: Thanks Warren.

She started to tear up.

Gabriella: Thank you for everything. I dont know what to think if.. if you hadnt be there.

I went up to her pulling her tight.

"Im glad I was there. Now go get changed. The bathroom is to your left."

While she was changing, I quickly pull out my gun hiding it in the safe. I double checked my security system and put away any traces of my other life.

She came out in just my shirt which was long enough to cover till her thighs.

I looked at her eyes roaming over her body. Gosh, she is beautiful.

She caught me staring and looked uncomfortable.

"Erm. Are you hungry? I can make us a sandwich. Will that be ok?"

She nodded gently.

While in the kitchen, she made a call to her father telling him she had to work late and will be staying at her colleague's place for the night.

Well technically she is at her colleague's place.

We sat on the couch eating silently.

Gabriella: Thanks Warren. This is delicious.

I could see tears flowing.

"Hey its ok. Its over."

Gabriella: No.. its.. its not that. I.. I have never had someone other than my family do something nice for me. Im not sure.. how to feel.. or act around it..

I lifted her chin up and looked into her eyes.

"What do you mean Elle?"

She looked away from me.

Gabriella: I dont know how it feels to have someone help me... Ive never... had anyone helped me when Im in trouble before. I was always alone.. with no friends...

She stopped and looked to her fingers.

I took her hands in mine. With another hand, I placed it on her cheek.

"Well, now you are not alone."

Gabriella: Why?

"What do you mean?"

Gabriella: Why are you so nice to me?

"Because you deserve happiness. To have a chance to be loved and cared for."

She was stunned.

"Gabriella Sanders. May I kiss you?"

She nodded slightly.

I cupped her face and inched my face closer till I could feel her soft lips. We kissed for a short moment before she pulled back.

I looked to her confused.

Gabriella: Im sorry.. I have never done this before. And.. youre my boss. I.. I.. dont think this is a good idea.

"I know this seemed too much. But I dont regret kissing you. I really do care for you Elle. Dont you ever feel that you are inferior. No one can make you feep inferior without you allowing them to."

Gabriella: Thank you. That means a lot.

"How about you get some rest? You take the bed in my room and Ill sleep here."

Before I could stand up, she pulled my hand.

"Warren. Could you.. could you sleep with me on the bed? I dont want to be alone tonight. I promise.. I just need you by my side."

I smiled at her and took her hand leading her onto the bed. I lay down next to her just looking at her falling asleep. How beautiful she looked. How fragile yet tough she was.

Zach... what have you done?