It was already dawn,yet Kent stayed curled around me, his scent warm and intoxicating.

"Good morning, Sunshine."

He kissed me gently on the lips.

"Good morning," I said with a smile, as a wave of affectionate warmth washed over me.

" I watched you sleep last night,like a new born curled up in my arms"

"You did?"

"Of course," Kent rose from the bed and stared at the standing mirror, built into the wardrobe as part of décor. He was putting on his pants.

"Silly you" I giggled, throwing one of the pillows at him. It caught him off guard.

"You want to play? Right. Two can play this game"

Kent picked the pillow from the floor and tossed it at me lightly. I let out an amused scream, giggling hard.

"You are mean" I joked, amidst the giggles that sent tears down my cheek.

"Am I, my queen?"

Kent hopped back into the bed, holding firm my shoulders, in a warm cuddle.

"Yes, you are mean in love and affection, and you have a sense of humour too"

"Wow, that is a whole lot of definition for one man. That means, I am a sophisticated personality?"

"Hahaha"I chuckled in laughter, " Of course you are but, you never knew and you keep amusing me the more"

"Well then, I am a joker, ain't I?"

I screamed more in laughter, feeling much alive and eased from all worries.

"I love you Cherry Bee"

"I love you too, my shining armour".

I laid my head on his chest, fiddling with the hair on his chest.

A peaceful silence passed. Tranquil and reassuring- a moment of two lovers perfectly at ease.

"I told you about Lysterr last night, right?"

I looked up to his face and slowly whispered.

"Yes you did"

Kent's facial expression was stern, he was lost in thought for a while.

"Well, the deed had be done. It was not your fault anyway. That Lysterr guy, got what he deserved. First, he attacked you, you acted on self-defense."

"I just don't know what might be Serbian's next move. I am scared"

"Hey! Don't be scared"

Kent kissed me on the forehead. I looked into his big blue-eyes. Their was something in him that just kept me at ease -His masculine confidence.

" Oh Kent, you are a darling. I love you"

"I will go into the fire and towards the storm for you, my love"

"I love you'

"I have spoken to my father concerning Serbian, the banishment and your father. He assured me that he will be sending message to Serbian very soon."

"Kent what if? Serbian never answers to your father. I know my uncle. He is unpredictable."

"Then, I and my father will continue to protect you and your parents", Kent asserted, reassuring me that their was nothing to be afraid of.

"We are affluent enough to grant you and your parents asylum and protection wherever you choose, Just name it"

"I know Kent, I know" My fingers tickling from his chest to his belly button." I am not running away, not without my father "

I slipped from Kent's hold and sprang from the bed. Walking up to the window, I stared at the thicket outside.

"I must save him"

"Do you know where he is?"

"Yes, I do. Something strange happened when Lysterr died. I was in a trance and it was blurry and unclear, but I saw this basement somewhere in the outskirts"

"What address?" Kent questioned.

I tried hard to remember but, it was of no avail.

Kent quickly moved up behind me so quietly that I startled when his warm whisper brushed my ear:

"We got this. Just take it easy on yourself, let me make breakfast and a hot tea for you"

***

"Caro, are you listening?"

Getrude, my coworker,stared hesitantly at me.

"What?"

"I was asking if you heard what the boss said".

" What was it? "

Gertrude seemed surprised. She sighed.

"Wow, girl. I thought I was talking to a rock for a second."

I faked a smile and touched my head lightly.

"Just feeling a little light headed today"

Gertrude,was already standing by the counter towards my desk. She moved forward, leaning over my desk while shifting the stack of books on it a bit.

" Girl, I am your friend. You can always talk to me, what is happening?"

"Nothing, it's fine"

Gertrude gazed at me for a while, still not sure

Seems as if she could sense that something was bothering me.

I kept throbbing my fingers at my forehead.

"If you are unwell, you can go home. No many customers, I will handle the sales today. Incase the boss returns and asks about your where-about, I will tell him you were feeling unwell and had to leave for your doctor's appointment. Don't worry, I got you covered."

I was about to refuse Gertrude's kind gesture but...

"No girl, you need to go home and clear your head. You should have a nice rest. Maybe visit the doctor"

I stared at my wrist watch. It was almost 3:pm in the evening. I shuffled the files and kept them under the cupboard, filed the day's record to Gertrude, for her to continue in her desk.

"Thanks Gertrude, I really appreciate".

"No worry, and hey!

She winks at me.

"Remember, you can always tell me anything"

"Thanks see you later "

I left the shop, walking hurriedly towards my old car.

Inside the mazda, I called Kent.

"Hello" a female voice answered at the other end.

"Kent? Is he there,Patricia. Please give him the phone"

My first guess was that it might his secretary,Patricia (she sometimes handles his phone calls) - but it seems I was wrong.

"Who is this? I am Kent's girlfriend, Laurica"

I froze in fear.

"Hello are you there?"....