My Invisible Wounds | ✔

33 | First kiss

HARRIET

I rubbed my eyes and walked towards the high window. God, the view outside looked mesmerizing.

The small colourful birds travel past, buffeted by the winds that whistle through these trees.
The city below is so far away it's like another world, those ant-like people and all their problems are left behind and are far away from here.

I pushed open the majestic glass door, which leads to the balcony and gazed at the flowing stream, the calmness sprawled across the stream gave a sooting feeling.

I inhaled taking in the cold refreshing air when a pair of warm hands slid across my stomach pulling me back into hard built muscles.

"Morning angel. When did you wake up?" Zayden's morning voice sent shivers down my spine.

"Um, just a few minutes."

"So, did you like the place?" He whispered, his lips hovering over my ear. My breath hitched when I felt his arms tightening around my stomach, his embrace felt like a soft cocoon.

"I love it..." I murmured.

"Yeah?" He nuzzled his nose behind my ear making me close my eyes shut. "We can always come here whenever you want..." I curled my finger into fist when his hot breath hit the skin behind my ears almost leaving me breathless.

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As I walked downstairs, I could hear soft giggles coming from the dining area.

"Here she is -" Mom pointed towards me as soon as I walked in.

A girl - beautiful one if I may add, looked at me with a smile on her face.

That must be Stella.

"Morning." I greeted everyone.

"Hi I'm Stella, it's nice to finally meet you. You look stunning and innocent." Stella got up pushing her hand forward in my direction.

Wow! She is good unlike me who is socially awkward.

"Thank you and you are beautiful." I replied tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

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After breakfast, I walked out towards the garden area and started to water the plants when a sudden voice interrupted my inner thoughts.

"Hey beautiful." I whirl around to come face to face with a guy I haven't seen before.

He was good. Tall, dusky skin, brown eyes but he wasn't as good as Zayden.

I cursed myself internally. Why am I comparing every other guy I see with Zayden?

"You must be -" he scratches his temple thinking and before he could complete another voice came.
"She is Mrs. Harriet Zayden Harley." I felt a cold shiver course down my spine when Zayden announced my name.

The way he said Mrs Harriet Zayden Harley was intimidating. It was as if he was claiming me as his. My heart pounded against my ribcage when a hint of possessiveness was laced in his voice and tone.

Zayden leisurely walked towards us and effortlessly snaked his arm around my waist whilst pushing his other hand towards the guy for a handshake.

"Zayden Harley."

"Nathan Vixon." The other guy replied.

Zayden nodded his head and slowly turned to look at me. His facial features turned a bit soft and a slight smile appeared on his face.

I stopped breathing whilst batting my eyelids. Did I just see it or am I imagining.

Did he just smile at me?