Kendrick closed the door, he crossed his arms over his chest as he leaned against the door and crossed his leg.

He wore a grey matching loose shirt and slacks. His shirt was buttoned halfway and one leg of his slacks was pulled up.

“Then who did?” he asked as he squinted at her, his sharp eyes drifting to the broken bottle on the floor.

Kyla licked her lips and held her hands behind her back, as she played with her fingers, she tilted her head and shrugged. “I would like to know too,” she replied.

Kendrick smirked as he nodded, his eyes scanning her. “Nice outfit.”

Kyla grunted at him as she turned to walk to the bed. Her leg caught and she threw her hand in the air as she fell.

Kendrick glared at the glasses on the floor. If Kyla falls on it, she would get hurt. He jumped into action and in a blink of an eye he was next to her, catching her hand and pulling her up to himself.

Kyla closed her eyes as she held onto Kendrick's shoulder, her head pressed on his chest. “Am I dead?”

Kendrick furrowed his brows and replied, “No.”

“Did I break any bone?” Kyla asked again.

Kendrick struggled to hold his laughter, then he replied, “Not when I am here.”

Kyla opened her eyes slowly as if to confirm if it was true. She looked up at him and as their eyes met, she froze.

The curtains blew open and a rush of relaxing wind entered the room, blowing Kyla’s hair all over Kendrick's face. He gritted his teeth as he took in her scent.

“Kyla… I am so…” he thought of apologizing for last night, but his throat burned. He was not used to saying sorry.

Kyla blinked as narrowed her gaze at him, she asked in a soft tone, “What do you want to say?” She blinked softly at him.

“I am… ermm…” he shook his head and swallowed. “I… am so hungry.”

Kyla pursed her lips and pushed him away. She shook her head and chuckled, “How foolish of me to think you were about to apologize for last night.”

Kendrick brushed his hair back as he stepped away from her. “Let’s go…”

Kyla raised a brow at him, but when he moved, she saw blood on his feet. Her eyes widened in horror. He had stepped on the glass to save her from falling on them.

“Kendrick, you are bleeding!” she yelled out in concern as she rushed up to him and pulled him to the bed, making him sit. “I will get the first aid box.” she rushed towards the bathroom.

Kendrick caught her hand and pulled her back. She gasped as she fell on his lap, her hands on his shoulder. “What is it?” Kyla asked, breathing slowly.

“Say my name again,” he groaned. Kyla blinked at him, he held her waist and pulled her closer, her lips parted as she stared at his face with large eyes, their noses were inches away from touching.

“You… this is not the time for games… you are bleeding,” Kyla whispered as she looked away. Her cheeks red as his warm breath fanned them.

“Say it,” he growled looking at her lips. She faced him slowly as she gulped.

“Ken…”

“Yes?” he urged.

“Kendrick,” she purred softly. Kendrick bit his bottom lip as he closed his eyes. “Can I go now?” she asked and pushed him off before she raced to the bathroom.

She came out with the first aid box to see him pacing the room. Her jaw dropped in surprise. “What are you doing?” she grabbed his arm. “You are injured.”

“I have healed…”

She furrowed her brows in confusion, “Healed? How?”

Kendrick shook his head, “I don’t know… it just doesn’t hurt any more… let’s go already.”

Kyla sighed and dropped the box on the bed, facing Kendrick as she frowned slightly. “Are you taking me back now?” .

“Back, where?” Kendrick asked in surprise. Kyla sneered at him and crossed her arms over her chest.

Kendrick understood what she meant and his lips formed an ‘O’. He walked up to her and ruffled her hair. “Come with me… you’ll see.”

Kendrick smiled as he walked behind her. Frakas’ advice rang in his brain again. “Girl, like nice things, I am sure if you spoil her a bit, she would definitely fall in love with you.”

Kendrick licked his lips and looked up for a few seconds, as he wished Frakas’ words would come true.

*** *** ***

The drive was silent, even though Kendrick kept stealing gazes at Kyla. She had her gaze out the window all throughout. She seemed to enjoy the scenery.

Kendrick pulled up at a Mall, he opened the car for her and she stepped out, looking around in shock. “What are we doing here?” she asked.

“It’s a surprise,” Kendrick said as he took her hand and led her inside. Kyla stared at his hand holding hers as they walked. She wondered why he was holding her, to protect her or just so she wouldn't escape.

Either way, it didn't sit well with Kyla, she pulled out her hand as she crossed it over her chest. “I could walk by myself.

Kendrick gulped down the hurt. He looked around to see if anyone saw, before he nodded at her. “Fine, come with me.”

He placed his hand behind her waist, but she walked faster, and went ahead of him. Kendrick shook his head as he dropped his hand and followed her in silence. He didn’t blame her, she had just met him last night.

Kyla passed an eatery and she stopped, looking back at Kendrick with large baby eyes as she played with her finger.

Kendrick got the message, and entered the. “Let’s have something to get.”

Kyla smiled and followed him. They sat on a table and a waiter attended to them. Kyla ordered a big meal, while Kendrick took just wine.

“Wine for breakfast, I thought you said you were hungry?” Kyla asked with a full mouth.

Kendrick shrugged and relaxed his back. He sipped his wine as he watched her eat.

“Do you know the moon goddess?”

Kendrick coughed as he choked on the wine, he was drinking. “Who’d you say?”