Chapter 10

He is living alone in his apartment as he told me he never interested to share his room with anyone. He said he would like to have some privacy. But I thought he never shares whatever is rightfully his. I snapped out of my surroundings when I saw Kayish coming to the living room; his hand held a first aid kit. Without other words, he just sat on my right side and tried to clean my brushed lips. I struggled to hold back my groan but flinched lightly when he applied some iodine. We stayed silent for a moment and the air getting heavy for me. "I’m sorry...” I mumbled in an attempt to make him talk to me. But he remained his silent treatment, and it hurt me more to witnessing him this way. "Please say something." I cried and I felt tears are rolling down through my cheeks like a waterfall. "What do you expect me to say Riya when you are not ready to take my words seriously; you do not care enough for yourself." He endured an answer and I can tell that he is maintaining his calm tone, but it doesn't fail to show the authority in it. "Let's get you home, it's getting late. Your bruise is not really serious, just cleaning it with alcohol will be fine. No need to go to the hospital, or are you hurt in another place?” He asked without taking a glance in my direction and started to search the key. "I will drop you, your parents may not worried about you but still, people outside care for you...." he added without waiting for another reaction from me, and from the way he told me, he almost referring that it's him who will care for me even my parents not. "I won't....." I whispered the words that came into my mind first to make him face me. "What?" He looked in my direction and I forced myself to glance at him. "I won't repeat the same mistake again, please.... stop your treatment." For the first time after getting me from the bar, he bestowed me full of his relaxed gaze and saw me in the eye just like he always did. He even managed a small smile as he satisfied with my words "Okay then, let's get you home. You’ll be fine.” He said with a more calm voice this time and took my wrist to follow him. We stopped at a restaurant to have dinner before he dropped me to my home. Points to mention, My parents didn't bother to ask about my bruised face or why I was late and I am more than glad about it, I didn’t need to explain myself. After changing into my pyjamas, I jumped on the bed but my mind is wondering what just happened with Kayish. He changed a lot and he changed me too. He brings happiness in my life and teaches me a real life. Yeah! a real life. At first, I was not sure about us hanging together. I kinda feel uneasy about him but he never forces me to do things and somehow, this small act from him, makes my heart bloom with happiness for his care. I continued to think about him, and when my eyes getting heavy I realized my heart and mind is still full of him. "What did you do to me Kayish?” I asked myself before drifting into a peaceful slumber. * "Dad! I didn't expect this from you!" The angry voice roared from behind me that made me freeze on my spot once again. Mr. Miller went towards his son and tried to embrace him in a hug so I moved left side a little to give them some space but Kayish shoved his hands away. How rude? My beating heart became lauder and my worries became worst. If I stay here Kayish will figure out who I am, and he probably will start a scene. I know him well, he’s the type of person who doesn't care much about people around him except himself, and I don't want to involve in any scene at this moment, especially in front of Mr. Miller. I took this time as my cue to leave and prepared a better excuse to face Kayish in another moment. I know it will be soon but not at this moment. When I was about to turn my heels Mr. Miller called my name. Oops! "I'm not finished yet, Miss. Kader." I let out a sigh of defeat and made myself looked down in an apologizing gesture and I hope Kayish didn't have recognized me right away. This time, Mr.Miller came back to his chair and sat down, his fingers latched together giving me a sign that he’s serious for what he had said. Meanwhile, Kayish still stood behind me even just a mere inch away and this situation, really makes me uncomfortable. Technically, I'm standing between an angry dad and an arrogant son who happened to be my ex-husband and new boss. To my relief, Kayish seems not to notice me yet and I need to make myself out of here quickly before I would trap here for another conversation. "I'm sorry, Sir. I promise you it won't happen again. It’s totally wrong for me to not responsible for my duty." I tried to reason out and assured him that he didn’t need to worry about my work here. I let my voice barely audible just enough for Mr. Miller to hear. "I think I need to take my leave, sir. I have things to take care at this moment." I found another excuse to leave the place. "Yes-- you may leave, Miss Kader. And can you invite all the board members and managers to attend the meeting with my son about an hour from now? We need to sort things with them, at least try to do this by yourself, Miss Kader. Your father gave me a high recommendation for your work and professionalism." He said rudely.