Chapter 9

And he was right in predicting that Rhianne was already asleep inside his arm. He watched her sleeping form and he could not help himself as he just found himself caressing her face, her face that was so innocent but with sadness that seemed to be permanently etched there.

In other people's eyes maybe Rhianne is a normal woman. How come it is heavenly and based on the story of Yaya Mina is always full of life. But that was just a lie. When he looks at Rhianne he sees the sadness on her face even if she tries to hide it. He only met her here yesterday but if he thinks about it, it seems that he has known the woman for a long time. How easily he could read its actions and expressions.

That is why he knows that the girl is in pain and grief by pretending — pretending that she is happy and that everything is all right.

He didn't know what went into his brain to make him go to Rhianne's school earlier. In fact, he must be with his company and training to take over responsibility for him but no, instead of that he is doing that he is here and hugging the sleeping Rhianne. He didn't know but there was something in the girl that was humah attack him. It seemed to arouse his protective instinct that he didn't know he had. It was as if he had seen a sister in the person of Rhianne.

When because of that thought his heart suddenly seemed to protest for reasons he did not know. His heart seemed unwilling to accept that he considered Rhianne a sister. Maybe if he would just prove himself he would admit that he was attracted to this woman.

He even remembers when he first saw it yesterday while riding his bike. Seems to really enjoy it while pedaling and savoring the air. She even remembers how the wind blew her long hair away. Based on what he saw yesterday its hair was soft which he proved to be true when he touched it when he lifted it. He even glimpsed a slight peace on his face when he closed his eyes slightly.

And there seemed to be a hand that suddenly grabbed his heart when he noticed that his attention had disappeared along the way. If not for his brief shouting it might have collided with a car parked outside a house there inside the Subdivision. He was even nervous when he saw that his leg was crippled. That is why he did not hesitate to take her to the hospital despite her protests. Yes and only a simple limp but he did not know why he felt so nervous and afraid for this woman.

You’re attracted to her.

Maybe. he said in his mind. Maybe he was attracted to it. Who would not? Rhianne has a beautiful gentle face. And even in spite of the cynicism it showed him he saw the soft side of it, especially when it became a feeling to him.