"Your smiling at me is my daily dose of magic"
                          
                         ~trust_is_Venom

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PEARL's P. O. V

I woke up with strong arms enveloping me. At first, I shrieked but then I realised that it was Sherhoey.
Sherhoey Silvervans - He indeed has a very good name...his name sounds so familiar to me.....Wait!! Sherhoey Silvervans!!? Is he the same man whom I've heard rumors of being a beast, a monster and all that!? The whole country speaks about how cold and ruthless he is.
But how can he be a beast? No, he is not! People say anything without knowledge. I've myself seen last night, he is so caring and sweet towards me when I was only a friend and nothing more.

Maybe he hides his real self under the cover of a ruthless man. Maybe he has a dark past. But whatsoever it is, I'm glad that as a friend he has shown me his real side. Well he'd never admit but he is very cute. No way he can be a beast.

'Thanks heavens for once you are right. I'd nearly lost hopes of your being right. ' my subconscious commented.

Well she is........ no worries, forget her.
Uffff!!

I slowly adjusted myself and glanced up to see him. Oh my god!!
I really never noticed how handsome he is. God he looks even more handsome when observed closely.
His dark midnight black eyelashes, his soft plump red lips and not to mention his silky soft hair. He was looking like a greek god. I'm damn sure girls must be crazy after all he has such looks and charms. Plus, he is so goddamned rich.

'Oh so you find him handsome!' my subconscious remarked.

Crap, did I said that he is handsome. Shit!! Just scratch that. I'm indeed sick even now or my mind is not at place.

'Oh really?' my inner self again added sarcastically.

Now I don't have a answer to that.

I glanced at the clock. Oops it's nearly breakfast time. Sherhoey did so much for me last night not to mention the massaging part as well so I guess I can return the favor by preparing breakfast. Yep!! That's a good idea. I should do it before he wakes up.

I wiggled under his hold gently so that I don't disturb his sleep. He already has slept so little. After few efforts, I finally succeeded. I went to the washroom and splashed cold water on my face. I hesitated in using his wash bottle but I don't have much choice. Completing my morning stuffs I came out. Giving a last glance to him, I headed downstairs in order to find the kitchen in this freaking royal mansion.

After encountering many wrong twists and turns I finally managed to get the kitchen.

The kitchen looked more like a small white castle. It was designed with a theme of white with few black linings complementing the walls. It had a shiny white marble top with a large kitchen island with high bar stools on one side. The cabinets were also white with glass doors and a square chimney. The was a separate wall sized cupboard for cutleries. The floor was tiled with shining white marbles.
After adoring the kitchen for good few minutes I entered.

So what should I cook? Will he like it?

'Just cook then you'll come to know' my inner self suggested.

Okay, I'd go for blueberry pancakes and bacon and fried vegetables. I quickly scanned through the cabinets and took out all the required ingredients. I took the knife and cutting board and started chopping vegetables.

"Angel?" Sherhoey called me from the living room I guess. But hold on why he sounded so concerned?

"Yeah!" I called back

"Oh, there you are thank god I was so scared angel." He said while striding towards me. He was still shirtless, only on his boxers. Idiot. Can't he cover himself!?

And Scared? Why?

"Scared for?" I questioned.

"For you my angel." he answered while kissing my temple softly.

Huh? What did he meant? Okay let's leave it for now.

"Oops sorry I didn't ask you before getting here. Umm.. I can cook know?" I asked hesitantly. I should have asked him. It's house after all and I'm bossing around.
Great Pearl, go on!!
Damn!

"Don't be. You never need to ask me for anything angel. Whatever mine is yours." he replied. I smiled in response. God, how people claim him to be a beast!? No, he is definitely not!

"Well you were asleep so I didn't wake you up. Blueberry pancakes and bacon will do?" I queried, unsure whether he will like it or not.

"Even poison given by you will do angel." he said and my eyes widened.
Great, he thinks so low of me!?

"What makes you think that I'll give poison to you Mr Silvervans?"I asked him disheartedly.
Why would I give him poison? Why he thinks like that in first place? Am I so untrustworthy? I'm sure hurt was evident in my voice but I can't help it. I'll never do that to anyone, not even to my enemies and he is my friend for heavens.

I addressed him by his name for the first time but I didn't used his first name and I don't know why. It sounds strange to call him Sherhoey. What if he gets angry? I know he is a nice person but still he is such a big personality.

"Hey angel, I didn't mean it that way." he tried to explain but I refused to look at him. Damn me now!

"Then?" I managed to question after shoving my other thoughts away.

"Princess, first look at me."he demanded but I shook my head and stared the veggies as if they are the most amazing thing right now.

"Please, my love?" he said softly while grabbing my chin softly and tilting it upwards so that I could see directly into his eyes.

"I meant I would never hesitate to eat anything made by you even if it has poison in it. Anything made by you is heaven for me love." he said while looking straight in my eyes. His eyes were shimmering with honesty. He is indeed....... Unbelievable! My heart fluttered at his soft words. But how can he take his life so lightly.

"No!!" I said out of nowhere.

"No?" he asked, puzzled by my sudden out of blue reply.

"You shouldn't take your life so lightly." I mumbled. I don't know why but I didn't like him taking his life so easy.

"Doesn't matter my love." he said while he scratched the back of his neck.

"Why so?" I asked again.

"Because I don't care about my life." he confessed.
God! No!! How can he say that? His life is indeed worthy.

"Hey, shut it okay. You have to take care thats it." I said, trying to convince him.

"Love, it doesn't matter really." he tried to rub it off. How dare he!!?
I gave him a stern look and break free of his grasp. I returned to chop the vegetables but my attention was on his previous words. I've to make him realize that his life is very precious.

"You don't have to cook angel. Come sit, I'll do it." he said but I ignored him. I'm definitely giving him a cold shoulder. He has to realize this.

"Oouch!!" I hissed in pain as I unknowingly cut my finger. I'm so very clumsy. It irritates me like hell.

"Angel?? Oh my God, my angel!!" he shrieked as he saw my bloodied finger. He quickly took my finger in between his lips and sucked on it gently while occasionally massaging it with his tongue to soothe the pain.

I was taken aback by his actions and my eyes widened once again. I'm sure they will come out any second now. I blinked rapidly to make sure that I'm not dreaming and whats happening is true.

He then let go off my finger and then he started kissing my palms. I was still in my shock mode.

Is he for real!?

"Love, are you okay? Does it hurts too much? Do we need a doctor??" he asked me panicking.

"No, no!! Don't worry I'm fine Mr Silvervans and we don't need a doctor, do you forget I'm myself a doctor!" I tried to calm him down.

"Sherhoey." he said.

"What?" I asked, confused.

"My name is Sherhoey." he stated firmly.

"I know that." I responded. I'm sure he remembers that I've asked his name. Didn't he?

"I mean call me Sherhoey, angel." he said gently. But how can I call him that? He is such a big personality!?

"I.. I can't." I shuttered. No way I'm calling him that.

" Why princess?" he questioned, caressing my cheeks with his thumb. Though I've thought that his hands must be rough but no it's as soft as cotton. I just love the touch.
What am I saying!? God!

"Just... I can't." I tried to rub it off.

"Do you not like my name angel? I can change it for you. Just you have to say why. No.. no you don't have to even say the reason. Just tell me whether you like it or not." he said or asked or offered. Dammit I don't know. He really needs mental check up. I really like his name and even if I don't like his name then why should it matter to him? He is ready to change his name just because he thinks I don't like it!?

Is he crazy? Yep he must be or maybe he is drunk!

"Are you okay?" I asked while checking his forehead.

"Yes angel, I'm fine." he responded, amused.

"Are you drunk then? Don't tell me you are not sober at this early morning." I asked again.

"What!!? No my angel I'm not drunk."
He replied, bewildered.

"Then why would you change your name just in case I don't like it? It shouldn't matter you know." I said him softly. He really is crazy!

"It should matter... actually it matters the most to me." he said and I was shocked!

"Why?" I asked quietly.

"Because you matter the most to me angel. Because I see you as my best friend... my only friend. Others are mean Pearl. They pretend.. everyone is fake except you. They all see the profit of money. None care about my emotions Pearl. You don't know but you have occupied a very special position in my heart, angel. My angel, don't ever leave me please or else... "he said while leaving the sentence hanging in air but this time he completely avoided eye contact. He was looking at the wall. Pain was evident in his voice. I was right, he is lonely... very lonely. He needs a friend... and I'll help him. Now, its my turn to make him feel better. He needs comfort.

He said I occupy a special place in his heart! I bloomed at the thought but.. but geez.. he was talking just as a friend and nothing else. I assured myself.

But wait why do I need assurance!? Heck, hell!!

I grabbed his shoulder by my one hand and with other I forced him to look at me. He'll be no more lonely. I'll be always there to support him.. after all I'm his only friend.
'Only friend' that caused pain in my chest. Oh, he looks so sad. I couldn't take this anymore. I can't see him sad.

'Why?' my subconscious peeped in.

'Because he is my friend dumbass!' I replied. I don't swear too badly but she irritates the hell out of me.

'Sure.' she responded but I know she was not convinced. Screw her now!!

I stood on my tip toes and then I realized how tall he is. I struggled a bit to reach his cheek and then I planted a soft kiss over there... a reassuring one!

Then I guided my hand towards his neck and I tugged him to bend down so I can embrace him. At first he was shocked but when he understood what I'm trying to do, he obliged.
He slowly leaned in and embraced me in a tight hug. He hugged me so tightly that I was pressed against his body I can feel his constant rapid heart beats. His breath was fanning my neck as he nuzzled his nose. Then, he squeezed me gently as if afraid that I would not allow him to hug me next time....as if he was scared to let me go.

But I guess I'm thinking too much. He just thinks me as a good friend.

"Oh, love!" he said but still his hold on me was tight. I tried to pull away but he just held me tightly to himself. I pulled away with a little more effort and this time he lets me go but he seemed very hesitant to leave me as if his arms weren't ready to release me yet. But anyways I pulled away and he appeared disappointed. I need to cheer him up and I will.

"Sherhoey." I said to grab his attention while taking his big hands into mine small ones. I addressed him as 'Sherhoey' because I knew it meant a lot to him. He looked at me with his mesmerizing blue eyes.

"You are no more without friend. I'm your friend from now on and I'll never go anywhere. I'll be always beside you no matter what. You can trust me. I'll never let you down." I continued while staring right into his captivating eyes so that he can see that I meant every single word of mine.

"Thanks, my angel." he said but I can still sense his sadness.

Now I've to think of something to make him smile. Well....what can I do? At these times, my brain chooses to leave me on my own.

Damn my mind, now!!

And I came up with my oh-so intelligent idea...

"Oops I forgot.. Morning Sherhoey." I chirped happily and he chuckled. Thank god he did that. It was eating me to see him sad.

"Morning, my sweet angel." he greeted back while kissing my forehead.

"You go and freshen up. I'll finish this." I said while directing my hand towards the veggies.

"No, my angel you're hurt. You are not doing anything. Go and relax. I'll do this." he said.

"But it's a minor cut and-" I started.

"No, my angel even if it's a small cut but I'm not letting you cook. You're injured and sick as well."

"Listen.. -" I started again and he interrupted.

"Nope angel, please?"

"You never listen to me." I pouted. He smiled and clicked the tip of my nose.

"Sweetcheeks, I assure you I'll always listen to you apart from your health issues okay? " he said and my cheeks warmed up at the mention of my nick name. Great, now I have started blushing like hell.

I guess I'm quite used to listening angel and love than sweetcheeks.

"Alright." I mumbled softly. He is to good for being a friend.

'Then make him more than a friend.' my subconscious said from her walls.
I just rolled my eyes mentally. She will be the death of me surely.

I turned towards the door but I halted my steps.... he needs to know something.

"Sherhoey.... "I started and instantly I got all of his attention. I blushed again. For god's sake when will the hell will I stop making fool of myself.

He was eyeing me curiously so I continued, "I like your name...it sounds great." I said batting my eyelashes nervously.

Listening to my compliment, he smiled and not just smiled... It was a megawatt smile. He started grinning and it was a very unique moment as I was seeing him grinning for the first time and he looks more handsome than he already is. I know I'm fond of his smiles from this instant. He looks young and carefree. His blue eyes shone more brightly and I was unable to look away from the pleasant sight.

Hey, hold on! What about my clothes?

"Sherhoey, what am I going to wear?" I muttered hesitantly.

"Well angel I've asked my servants to bring some clothes for you till then would you like to borrow a shirt off mine? " he answered as well as offered.

"Okay... thanks." I accepted. I waited for 10 seconds hoping he would come with me to give his clothes and also will direct me towards the powder room. I'm sure if I'll be on my own I'm gonna be lost in this mansion. After getting no response....

"Sherhoey..? Aren't you coming to show me the guest room? And the clothes?" I asked while arching one of my eyebrows.

"Angel you don't need guest room, use mine one. And regarding the clothes angel feel free to choose any clothes from my closet. Feel like home, my princess." he said.

Whatttt? He definitely doesn't have his mind in place. His bathroom!? Really? Plus, I've to pick myself! Goddammit!!

I groaned mentally but sighing, I headed towards his room. I hope I'll make it to his room without getting lost. Before climbing the stairs I peeked inside the kitchen. I was awestruck, his muscles were moving so flexibly. His back was facing me but still I had the full view of his tonned abs and muscles. He really works very well on his body. May be he had gym over here? Oh, if he have one then I'd enjoy it.

My gaze fell upon my injured finger and I blushed while remembering his lips on my fingers.
Damn my clumsiness now! I had planned to make him breakfast but I ended up with him making the breakfast. Crap!! I had to cut my finger or what!? I cursed myself under my breath while heading upstairs.

I also reminded myself to talk about my nick names with him. With that, I made my way to his room.

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Finally its done!! Enjoy reading. In addition do forgive my errors too.

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