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KELLY's POV

I woke up early to go for a jogging at the beach. To my surprise, I didn't see Stephen coming out of his room or watching at the living room when I went out of my room. Maybe he's still sleeping, I thought. I sighed when I suddenly remembered what happened last night.

I couldn't believe that we could be together like that without arguing about something like we usually did ever since we got reunited again.

Yes, I already made up my mind to carefully execute my plan and it was a success. He agreed to the truce that I offered. Now, it's my turn to use this chance.

But then, I didn't expect what happened. It wasn't one of my plans but I really enjoyed his company last night when we were at the living room and playing cards.

I forgot about how much resentment I had for him. I never thought that I could act like that again in front of him after all the pain that he made me feel in the past.

Now that I think about it, I totally forgot about the past these past week. Yes, we kept on arguing and I usually got pissed off at him about those silly arguments but that's all about to it. Well, my mind was pre-occupied about my mission too.

I was about to get out of the house when I noticed something on top of the coffee table. It was the first aid kit that I used on him last night.

When he went out of the house to answer his phone, I stealthily followed him...

"Maybe we shouldn't discuss this on the phone. Someone might intercept our conversation" my eyebrows creased when I heard him say that. My heart suddenly started beating faster.

"Alright. Tell me the information that you found out then" what? He's investigating someone? Who?

I continued eavesdropping as carefully as possible so that he wouldn't notice my presence nearby. I was holding my breath.

"Who is he?...Who are they...Do you know their real identities? What about their faces?....okay" there were a lot of things and suspicion that popped up on my mind upon hearing all that. Now, I really need to execute my plan as soon as possible in order to know the truth behind him.

I didn't know what he was planning but I need to figure that out before it's too late.

"Damn it! F*ck! F*ck!" I was pulled out of my deep thoughts when I heard Stephen's voice. My eyes widened when I realized what he was doing. He was uncaringly and furiously hitting the tree with his bare hands!

I got worried all of a sudden and got out of my hiding place to stop him. I tried my best to stop him because I saw that his knuckles were already bleeding. When he barked at me thunderously, I almost lost the courage that I had but the brave me got the best of me. I didn't let him intimidate me. I pulled his hand and brought him back inside the house.

"Why do you need to do that? If you have a problem, you can tell me. I'm here to listen" I uttered while I was cleaning his wounds. I felt his gaze on me.

"I'm fine. I don't have any problem" irritation suddenly filled me and because of that, my hand which I was using to clean his bloody hand, pressed the cotton ball harder on his wound and it made him groan in pain.

"Hey, you deliberately did that!" I raised my face and glared at him.

"I am not stupid you know. You won't hurt yourself like this if you don't have any problem" our gaze locked and nobody dared to look away for a couple of seconds.

But after a few seconds more, Stephen broke our eye contact and then looked down. I could feel the tension that was radiating from his body. He heaved a sigh.

"It's not really a problem. I just punched the tree because I suddenly felt the need to break a little sweat" I rolled my eyes because of his very lame answer. He was obviously lying. I sighed in resignation.

"Fine. If you don't want to tell me about it, I'll respect that. Just so you know, I am here if you need someone to talk to" he looked surprised for a second but then nodded his head after. I continued cleaning his wounds in silence.

I didn't know why but I could feel his heated gaze on me again but I chose to just ignore it even though it became hard to concentrate on what I was doing because of it...

I picked up the first aid kit from the coffee table and then put it back in its rightful place. After that, I went out of the beach house.

It was still dark because it was still 4:50 am. It's been a while since I last went out to have a morning jog. I just work out in my mini gym at home because I've been too busy with work and school lately not to mention that Stephen was always tailing me wherever I go.

I jogged along the seashore for about an hour and when I got tired and decided to stop, the sun was already beginning to rise up the horizon.

I sat on the sand to rest while watching the beautiful sunrise. The sun was already peeking, ready to spread its light, and the color of the sky was spectacular not the mention its beautiful effect in the water. It was really breathtaking.

I looked at the clean water and it looked so inviting. I took my jogging pants and top off. I looked around. As expected, no one was there aside from me because the area was a private property. I put my clothes on top of the big stone and then ran towards the water.

I was right. The temperature of the water was just right and it felt so good on my skin. I floated and then stared at the sunrise. Oh my! It was so perfect. I felt so calm and refreshed. I continued swimming for about 10 minutes before I decided to get out of the water.

I dove one more time and then swam towards the shore. When I felt the sand on my feet, I put my feet on the ground and stood up just to gasp in surprise when I almost bumped into someone that was standing right in front of me.

The first thing that I noticed was his wide span of muscled chest. Then my eyes felt like they have their own mind and went down to his torso. I swallowed hard when I saw his hard abs. He was just wearing mesh shorts and the sexiness of his body was at full display.

Then my eyes went to that thing that was hanging on his neck. It was a necklace. My eyebrows creased. The design looked so familiar. Then I remembered. He was still wearing that necklace. But then I noticed something different.

The necklace that he'd been wearing in the past was a cross with a big S that was engraved on it while his necklace now has a big T. It was the same but the letters were the only difference. I was about to ask about his necklace when he stepped even closer to me.

Our distance became even closer that I felt like I ran out of breath. My mind went hazy.

"Eyes up here, xuxu" until now, I still don't understand why he keeps on calling me that.

"You startled me!" I hissed in order to hide his effect on me. Just seeing his body almost turned my knees into jelly. I couldn't think straight.

The corner of his lips lifted but his expression was deadly serious; worried and....panicking?

"I've been looking for you ever since I woke up but I couldn't find you anywhere. You made me worry" my lips parted.

"Y-You're worried about me?" he raked his fingers through his hair before he cupped my face.

"Don't ever do that to me again. If you want to go somewhere, tell me and I'll accompany you" his eyes were like piercing the depths of my soul. Damn it! Our bodies were almost touching and I felt like my body was in heat. I could almost fee the warmth of his body which was radiating out of him, making my skin burn even more.

I bit my lower lip. His heated gaze focused on my lips like a spotlight.

"Don't bite your lip" I couldn't help but to close my eyes when I heard his husky voice while his thumbs started moving softly on my cheeks, caressing them sensually.

"I'm sorry if I made you worry like that. I just went out for a jogging" I tried to sound as normal as possible even though I felt like my body was shaking. I wanted to get away from him but I didn't have the strength to do it. His hands on my cheeks felt so good and magical.

"You're so enchanting right now. Do you even know that?" I bit my lower lip again and I heard him groan.

"Damn it!" my eyes fluttered open just to meet just burning gaze.

"W-Why? Did I do something?" he shook his head in frustration but he didn't let go of me. I could feel the rising sexual tension in the air.

"No. It's just that..."

"It's just that---what?" I queried.

"I want to kiss you right now" my eyes widened and I didn't know why but I bit my lower lip again. I heard him grunted before he wrapped his arm around my waist while his other hand went to the back of my neck and pulled me for a wild kiss. It looked like he lost all the tiny ounce of control he has.

I gasped as his warm lips landed on mine. I wanted to push him away but my traitor lips kissed him back as I clung onto him. He groaned triumphantly as he felt me surrendering to him. He instantly deepened the kiss. It was wild and hot. The sexual tension was increasing with each second and the temperature of the water felt like it rose a couple of degrees.

We were like two starving animals; hungry and so lost of what we're doing. I felt like floating in the clouds. I didn't know why we ended up kissing but I didn't care anymore. My mind wasn't working normally anymore. The only thing that was on my mind was how delicious and perfect the kiss we were sharing.

"Your lips are the sweetest. I can't get enough of kissing you" he uttered huskily when he finally let go of my lips. He rested his forehead against mine. We were both breathing hard. I was aware that he was staring at me but somehow, I felt like I didn't have enough courage to open my eyes and meet his.

I felt so confused again. Why do I turn into a different person whenever our bodies pressed like this? Why does he have this control over me?

"Open your eyes, xuxu" he commanded but I shook my head. I felt like something would happen if I'd open my eyes now.

"C'mon, open your eyes and look at me" I shook my head no again. I knew I'm being a coward but I was scared for an unknown reason.

"I don't wanna" he sighed and then I felt him pulled his head away from mine but his palms remained cupping my cheeks, softly caressing.

"I'll kiss you again if you won't open your eyes" my heart that was beating rapidly because of the kiss that we just shared, beat even harder compared to a while ago because of what he said.

Even though it was against my will, I slowly open my eyes but I didn't meet his gaze. But of course, being persistent that he was, he made me look at him by placing a finger under my chin and tilted my head. I groaned inwardly and then bit my lower lip unintentionally. Gosh! This is crazy!

To my surprise, he planted a kiss on my lips again. It was just a quick peck but it sent delicious shivers down my spine.

"I told you not to bite those luscious lips of yours because you don't know how it affects me everytime you do it" I blinked for a couple of seconds. I felt like my cheeks were already as red as tomatoes.

"Why do you keep on kissing me?" I asked in an almost inaudible voice. I wanted to shout at him but my voice came out differently. I wanted to curse myself because I was behaving like a love struck teenager in front of her crush.

"Because I wanted to"

"And why do you want to kiss me?"

"Because I lo---like you" I gasped in shock as my feet automatically took a step backwards. My heart was beating hardly like a drum and I felt like it would come out of my chest any moment now.

"W-What are you saying? You're kidding, right?" he ran his hand over his face.

"Don't you believe me?" my eyes turned into slits.

"Don't joke around with me! Do you think this is funny?" I asked through gritted teeth. Anger rose in my chest.

"Why would I joke around with you especially about this matter?" my hands formed into fists. I chuckled bitterly.

"Don't you dare tell me that you like me after what you did to me in the past because I don't believe you" mixed emotions passed through his eyes. His lips opened to speak but I didn't give him any chance to hear him out.

I turned around and ran away from him. I didn't want to hear whatever he wanted say. Instead of going back inside the house, my feet ran to the other direction.

"Kelly!" I heard him call me but I ignored him. I just kept on running away without any particular direction in mind. I didn't know why I suddenly became emotional. My eyes were already blurry because of the forming tears in my eyes.

Darn it! This is not like me! I suddenly felt scared of facing him and hear him say that again because I knew in the back of my mind that I would give in.

Because I was busy thinking about Stephen, his confession and our past, I didn't notice what's in front of me. My body bumped into something which made me stop running.

I looked up to the face of the one I bumped into. He was with two other men. My eyes brows creased.

"Who are you? This is a private property. You're trespassing" I voiced out, almost running out of breathe from running.

"Really? Do we look like we care?" said was the one whom I bumped into while raking me a lustful stare. I suddenly felt uncomfortable.

"I guess, this is our lucky day. Who would've thought that we would find a beautiful and sexy girl here?" another guy said while smirking creepily.

"The house will not go anywhere so why don't we have fun with her first?" the last guy said and then winked at his comrades.

"House? What do you mean? Don't tell me you're planning on barging in my house?" I asked with a stoic face. Instead of getting scared with these freaks, my senses stayed calm and composed. I already have encountered people who were far worst that these guys before.

"So, you're the owner of this private beach? Wow, we're really lucky" the guy who was wearing red shirt said as he walked towards me. He grabbed my wrist.

"Let go of my hand" I warned him firmly. They laughed.

"C'mon. Just let us do what we want with you and then we'll let you go after that. Just obey and we won't harm you. In fact, we'll take you to heaven" they laughed loudly.

He cupped my nape and was about to kiss me but that gave me the cue to act. I raised my hand and was about to use my martial arts skills on him when he suddenly groaned in pain.

Someone grabbed his hand that was holding my neck and then twisted it before kicking him between his legs. He landed on the ground, groaning in pain. The one who attacked him was none other than Stephen.

I thought he didn't follow me all the way there.

The two remaining guys charged at the same time and attacked Stephen but he expertly dodged them both before giving them series of punches on their faces and kicks on their bodies until they fell down.

"Get out of here and don't ever come back or else, I'll kill you!" he roared as he pointed a gun on them. The three men ran for their lives as if the devil was after them.

When they're out of our sight, Stephen put his gun back inside the pocket of his shorts and then closed the gap between us.

I suddenly found myself being enveloped inside his arms.

"Damn it! Why do you always do this to me?! Haven't I told you not to run off like that without me?! You scared the sh*t out of me again! I would never forgive myself if something bad happened to you" I closed my eyes as I tried to gather myself together.

I've never been scared of creeps like those three after joining the organization and today's not an exception but the fact that Stephen saved me again felt so weird but in a good way.

"Why are you doing this to me? Don't act like you care"

"I care, damn it!" he hissed as he tightened his embrace.

"Don't ever say things you don't mean because we both know that you're just lying" he cursed expletives and then pulled away a little but from me. He cupped my face and then stared into my eyes.

"I meant everything that I've said a while ago" my eyes squinted in anger.

"Liar! You wouldn't've done what you did to me in the past if you're telling the truth" he closed his eyes in frustration before he opened them again.

"Please forgive me of what happened in the past. I already made up my mind before to give up my feelings for you but when I saw you again, I couldn't help but to relive these feelings that I've been keeping inside my heart for a long time. Why is it so hard to forget about you? I'm not supposed to love you because you were never mine but that's not what I'm feeling whenever we're together. Even though we keep on arguing, my stubborn heart still shouts your name. What do you even have that I can't forget about you no matter what I do? I have a lot of doubts and suspicion but whenever you're in danger, the desire to keep you safe is always there. I feel like I'll die if something bad happened to you" my lips parted.

His words didn't register on my mind except that part when he said that he loved me? What? Did I hear it right or was I just imagining things? Should I believe him after what he to me in the past?

☨ ☩☣ ☘ † ❂ ⚕ ᴈᴑᴎ ☠ ☢ ⚔ ⚓♰☯☭

Stephen's kinda confusing, right? Lol. 

Do you have any idea of what Kelly's planning to do with Stephen?

What do you think will happen next to these two?

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