Still no person's POV.

Karmale stood there staring at Ryxel like hey! As if she had never seen him before. Ryxel just stood there smirking and looking fine as his eyes moved her body up and down then to the toddler who was standing next to her.

"Go, talk to your boyfriend." Michelle nudged Karmale cutting her stare at Ryxel.

Ryxel just smiled and signalled Michelle to go to where he was standing. Michelle ran to where he stood. He whispered something in her ear and she smiled. They talked like they had known each other for a long time and Karmale just stood there trying to figure out what they were talking about but she just couldn't hear a thing. After hustling and failing to eavesdrop, she just stood there and watched them with a satisfactory smile.
After there chit chat was done, Michelle got into the back seat of Ryxel's car.

"Come here, Caramel." Ryxel said in his authoritative voice. His hands in his pockets.

But Karmale did not move. She instead started biting her lower lip. She was fighting back the desire to cry.

Karmale Hale Kane hates crying. She feels she is too strong to cry. But even the strongest of people most definitely has this point where they break down and cry. And it seems like her point of crying is always involving Ryxel.

"Come here, baby girl." He said this time as if pleading.

But she still didn't move. So he moved to where she was.

"Your lips, Caramel." He said removing his right hand from his pocket and letting it travel below her lower lip.

Her lower lip was bleeding.

Ryxel gently pulled her by her chin and placed his lips on hers. He peeked her lips and put out his tongue to lick the blood.

After he was done he gently but somewhat roughly commanded, "Don't do that again, Caramel."

A tear fell from her one eye. And she shifted on her boots uncomfortably. She didn't like crying before someone. It is so not like a strong woman.

Ryxel got out a handkerchief and cleaned her tear. He put it back in his coat and took out his other hand from his trouser pocket. He put both his hands around her waist and gradually slid them into her trouser pockets behind on her buttocks. He then pulled her closer; her hands instinctively falling on his chest.

Another tear rolled down her cheek.

"What's wrong, baby girl? " Ryxel asked concern coating his words.

"It's nothing, Ryxel." Karmale said cleaning her tear with the back of her hand and plastering a fake smile.

"I fucking hate lies, Caramel." Ryxel seethed impatiently between gritted teeth.

"I am not lying, Ryxel. These are tears of joy. I am just happy that I get to celebrate Christmas with my annoyingly adorable sister. And am glad you guys get along pretty well." She smiled.

"Don't fucking lie to me, Caramel!"

"Ryxel, you are making a mountain out of a mole hill. It's nothing really. Chill."

"Just fucking talk to me, Caramel."

Karmale just smashed her lips on Ryxel's. After exactly two seconds, she pulled away resting her forehead on his.

"Someone's watching us, Ryxel. Can we leave already?"

"No! Not until you tell me what it is that is fucking making you cry."

"Ryxel, besides the mysterious guy who has been watching us, we have an audience of oldies. They are even filming. It is so uncomfortable. Can we leave? I already told you why I was crying and I am crying no more. So let's go." She said in a pleading but frustrated voice.

Ryxel looked around only to see an old couple. The man was staring with an 'aww' face and the woman recording their actions. At another corner where other oldies staring at them in admiration. Others in wheelchairs driven by nurses in pink outfits.

"Fuck them, Karmale! You are going to tell me right now!"

"Ryxel, the way these people are looking at us is creepy and uncomfortable. Please let's go."

It's true someone had been watching them but it was not true that the old people's looking was bothering Karmale. If it was really pertubing her then why did she kiss Ryxel? Her action just drew more of their attention. She is a care free woman people's looks don't move her. She was only trying to avoid Ryxel's question.

"If it makes you uncomfortable then let us go." Ryxel agreed.

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Ryxel's POV. (For a short while)

I looked at Caramel laugh out loud as she moved out of the pizza place with Michelle besides her. She laughed in a care free way like she had no worries. Like she had no fears. No problems. No disheartening past. That is how strong a woman she is. I admire her for that.

She laughed out loudly and her laughter warmed my heart. It erased all my worries. But not all of them. Not the ones about her.

"My own mother tried to kill me, Ryxel. She tried to drown me several times. My father had promised to protect me from her but he just stood there and watched his wife kill his daughter. I was only twelve when it happened. None of the kid's bathrooms had a bath tub so i went to my parents' bathroom. Mrs.Kane on finding me there, grabbed me by the neck and started Deeping my head in and out of the water. I fell unconscious but she did not take me to the hospital. I woke up in a trench. I woke up to my agements laughter. "Your mother said you were pretending and probably water from Mr.Will's shower room to the trench will wake you up."one of the boys said and others laughed. One thing i hated the most was making fun of me. I got up and hit the boys. But that didn't go well-"

She had told me a lot but after some time, she seemed to withdraw. I guess she was tired and wanted to rest. So I let her. I just wouldn't understand why she was trying so hard to pull out of my hold. Too bad I am stubborn and I know what I want.

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She stood there and refused to come over when I called her. She was biting her lip so hard that it bled. I hate seeing her like that. And when I ask she lies to me. I give in for us to leave the place because of the staring idlers but I know Caramel is lying. She is not uncomfortable but trying to change the topic. She is a free-spirited bold woman who doesn't fucking care about On-lookers. I cannot call it being shy. She is just running away from the subject matter. I won't discuss it further. But won't surely forget it. Why does she have to be so fucking annoyingly adamant. Why won't she just tell me the truth? Lawyers! When they stick to something be it a lie; they will remain adamant. But I fucking promise you Caramel, you will tell me what it is today itself.

End of Ryxel's POV.

NOBODY'S POV.

Ryxel and Caramel got into the car leaving the spectators with bored looks for their source of entertainment was gone.

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"K, I will be on the merry-go-round with your boyfriend if you need me. Let's go, Ryxel." Michelle said holding Ryxel's hand in hers.

He smiled down at her and led the way. Karmale waved them off and stood in place watching them. Ryxel and Michelle played together cheerfully and any on-looker could mistake them for agements.

"Caramel, come join us?" Ryxel requested.

Michelle stopped whatever she was doing and looked at her sister. But Karmale did not say anything.

"Don't say no, K." She begged.

Karmale nodded a 'no'.

"Your sister is really boring." Ryxel said to Michelle but his gaze on Karmale.

"I agree." Michelle nodded.

"Could you people go discuss me as a topic from somewhere else?" Karmale said unbothered.

"Boring!" Michelle stuck her tongue.

"Loosen up, Caramel." Ryxel winked.

"Hmmn." Karmale scoffed.

"Let's go to the train ride, Michelle." Ryxel suggested.

"Train?" Karmale shouted in excitement.

"Yes, K. Wanna come?"

"No."

"Okay, let's go Ryxel."

Ryxel and Michelle literally ran to the electric caterpillar ride.

"Seriously? So their train is a childish caterpillar ride? Why in the first place did Ryxel bring us here?.... A circus? Really?" She complained. Unfortunately, to herself.

The two rode for what seemed like a donkey's years. Karmale just stood transfixed in the same spot; checking her various social media sites. Was she even checking them or only pretending to? Social media can be a nice consolation atimes.

Occasionally, she stole glances at Michelle and new acquaintance. Internally, she wished she could join them but her excessive pride got the best of her.

"Karmale!" Michelle horrifically screamed and she immediately got her elder sister's attention.

"Michelle?" She dramatically turned her loose reddish brown curls in one swing.

Ryxel and Michelle burst out in laughter making Karmale regret her immediate concern yet her sister was only pretending.

This is... aaaaaah! She inwardly screamed and waddled away.

To her utter shock, the people she was trying hard to escape where just in front of her. She hissed in exasperation.

They held her hands. Ryxel on her right and Michelle on her left.

"Close your eyes,K." Instructed Michelle.

"I am in no mood for madness. You guys better leave me alone." She warned.

"The instructions are not complicated. I am sure you comprehended them quite right. (Pause) Unless you want me to make you understand in the way you do best, Caramel." Ryxel threatened.

A very ignorant Michelle raised an eyebrow.

"I guess I am very good at following instructions." Karmale hastily put in shocking Michelle and causing a knowing smile on Ryxel's face.

"Good girl. So now move forward non-stop. You will only stop when I say so." He instructed and she complied.

She complied? Interesting.

"Stop. You can open your eyes now." Spoke the husky voice.

The dark clouds in her eyes cleared out as she opened them. First, she passed her hand across her face to clear the darkness as if unsure whether she could see. Then she was perplexed, she shifted on her boots. She opened her mouth but the words varnished instantly. It was clear she loved the site before her. She was mesmerized with it. No doubt.
Who wouldn't be wooed by it anyway. For its beauty.

It was covered in fragrant scented roses. Not forgetting the red balloons it was embellished with. Most importantly, it was inside a train. What she had been dreaming of all day.
Too bad she couldn't express it. An uninvited silence filled the atmosphere that comprised the three individuals.

"Do you love it, K?" Came the question from Michelle's mouth full of nervousness.

Michelle knew her sister for a person who was hardly impressed by anything. Not money. Not possessions. Though she still had an expensive taste. So it was hard to predict what would impress her.

"I love nature. I love the roses....

A warm smile wore up her chubby face.

... I love it, Michelle. I would kiss you to say Thank you for this. I just... I just love it. Nature is beautiful."

She turned to Michelle and slightly bent with her hands on her knees in attempt to kiss her forehead but Michelle took a step back. Karmale looked at her in wonder as to why she had behaved like that.

"K, that kiss is for Ryxel... Not me. This was all his doing." She gestured.

Karmale's smile dropped and she immediately regretted why she had pledged a kiss. On the real, there is no way Michelle was going to let her go back on it.

"Kiss him." She maliciously cheered.

"Is she my sister or enemy." Karmale wondered.

She stood straight. She pulled down her sweater and it dropped to her hips again. She then started playing with her fingers.

Meanwhile, Ryxel stood tall waiting for his promised kiss with a dirty flirty smirk attached to his dashing face.

Karmale moved and stood Infront of Ryxel. She most definitely intended to make it quick and non-awkward in the presence of her sibling. Little does she know that her sister is enjoying every detail of it. Her other intention was to kiss his cheek so she settled for it.

She stood her toes since Ryxel was assuming height by raising his neck. Unfortunately, her attempt was in vain for her boots betrayed her and she stumbled back. Ryxel gave her one of his most wicked smiles and it just annoyed her. Out of anger, she grabbed Ryxel by his collar getting him by surprise.

"Kiss me already." He winked.

"I am going to. Be patient."

She slowly moved her lips to his jawline. Out of the blue, Ryxel calculatively turned her chin; his lips unforgivingly mushing against hers. He bit down on her lower lip seeking for room for his tongue's entry into her mouth. She granted him the dominance as she opened her mouth; allowing his tongue search the depth of her mouth. His hands fell to her buttock pockets and Karmale's grip on his collar loosened; her hands traveling to his tattooed neck. She deepened the kiss like it was the last time she was kissing him. She did it with a passion like her life depended on it. She was literally dominating the kiss. Ryxel squeezed her right buttock and deepened the kiss.

"Is this a kiss or a kiss battle?" Asked Michelle.

Her voice violently pulling Karmale away from Ryxel. Evident by the embarrassment on her heated face, she had forgotten about her young sister's existence.

The engine started....

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Back at Karma's apartment...

"Good night." Michelle tiredly smiled at Ryxel.

"Good night, sunshine." Ryxel said with a smile on his face.

"Sleep tight. See you tomorrow."she said.

"Tomorrow?" Asked Karma.

"Yes, K. We are going home for dinner. Remember? And for a change... With Ryxel."

"What? Are you okay, Michelle? Are you even listening to yourself?"

"Please, Ryxel make her understand. And I guess you should do it your way because she just won't listen easily."

Michelle said and entered Karma's apartment.

Karmale turned to leave but Ryxel called to her.

"Caramel, is it that you don't want me to come with you or you don't want to go home?"

"Both." She whispered.

In a cat's whisker, Ryxel had his hands wrapped around her waist and he let them drop into her back pockets for the third time today.

"Leave me alone, Ryxel!"

"I am going no where, Caramel."

"Don't lie to me, Ryxel."

"I am not lying, Caramel. So don't use that as an excuse to push me away."

"Just leave, Ryxel!" She shouted.

"Are you sure you want me to leave? You are not making any effort to remove my hands from your pockets. Your grip on my shirt just keeps getting tighter by each word that leaves your lips." He smirked.

"Please leave, Ryxel." This time she was begging as tears uncontrollably rolled down her cheeks.

"I did not come here to go, Caramel. So stop asking for that."

"Then why did you leave in the morning?" She asked shocked by her own question.

This guy was not her boyfriend or husband. She clearly had no right over him. So why was she asking him something like that. We could say as a friend but wait! She has never considered Ryxel a friend. To her, Ryxel has always been her ex-client.

"We agreed on no judgement, Caramel. But it seems like you judged me already." Ryxel said with a ring of disappointment in his voice.

Karmale looked down at her boots then at Ryxel's chest.

"Caramel? " He called and she looked up at him.

"I am not a coward. I did not ran away because of your story that you shared with me." He explained.

Ryxel Grande Black was justifying himself! That is so not like the mafia leader.

"That's if you were even listening." She scoffed.

"I listened to it all, Caramel." He said his eyes pleading with hers to trust him.

"Please leave me alone, Ryxel." She cried.

"Just ask for something else but not that, Caramel."

"Please, Ryxel." She begged.

Her pleading seemed to fall on deaf ears for Ryxel was adamantly stubborn on this one.

She sobbed her eyes out but not to worry she was in a warm and cosy place. Ryxel's chest. He gently stroked her hair until he felt her entire body relax on his.

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