Chapter Twenty-four

Why do I not want to slap him?

Why is he so close to me?

Ugh!

"Kira... I'm really sorry..."

"It's fine... Just please don't mention it again."

...

We reached at a huge venue. There was a red carpet and many rich looking people.

When we entered, everyone was focused on Kyle. To be exact, me besides Kyle. They were probably thinking

Who is she?

Why is she with Kyle Moon?

Well this is expected when you escort the wealthiest bachelor. The one who is said to be perfect husband material.

From what I think about him, he sure is wealthy and attractive, but he is a narcissist. A man who is handsome and he knows it too. The problem is that he is overconfident about his looks!

Anyway... It's not my place to judge him. I am no god. It's not like I will marry him. He can be however he desires.

Kyle looked at me with a sweet smile.

What now?

A lady approached us. She was beautiful. Dark brown straight hair, ivory skin, and green eyes. A short build but skinny. She wore a champagne coloured dress with a side slit that showed off her rather short legs.

She looked at me up and down and gave me a murderous stare.

"Kyle I missed you~"

She said with her annoying high-pitched voice as she smiled at Kyle.

She was about to hug him when I got in front of her. Kyle was holding his laughter.

The woman pouted and complained to Kyle in an "innocent" way.

"Kyle~ who is this woman?"

Kyle made a stern expression.

"This woman is my girlfriend! Do you get it? Now stay away from me!"

I wasn't surprised. He couldn't just go ahead and tell everyone that I am his bodyguard. This would blow our cover.

Earlier we were informed by a private investigator that someone will attack Kyle here tonight.

The woman was dumbfounded. A tear run down her cheek and her lips trembled. Nice acting.

Kyle looked at me and grabbed my waist with his mascular arm. We were closer to eachother now. I could hear his heartbeat. Kyle glanced at her and she left in fear.

Kyle stood in front of me and said.

"Well done Kira. You acted very naturally"

I felt that this compliment was also a bit insulting. I didn't act at all. I just kept quiet and went with the flow of his acting.

I wanted to explain to him that I am not that kind of person but I felt a strong push on my back that made me fall an kiss Kyle. Mouth on mouth. Our lips touched and I was on top of him. Everyone's eyes were on us and that indecent situation.

I stood up and stepped away from him creating a distance. I don't know about him but Damn!

That was my first kiss!

The one that is said to be special. The kiss that girls dream of sharing with princes and superstars! The one that is said to be magical and heart fluttering...

But mine... My first kiss was with a massive narcissist! A jerk who insulted me for not exposing him and actually helping him get rid of a girl!

Kyle stood up and came closer to me. I gave him a slap across his face that made him actually turn his head. Everyone was shocked.

They couldn't believe that there would really be a person that can slap Kyle Moon.

Kyle remained motionless like a statue. I saw someone in the crowd that looked suspicious. As I expected.

Kyle wiped his mouth and grabbed my wrist forcefully. He slammed me against the wall. He was right in front of me but I can't give him my attention when he is in danger.

Kyle is talking to me in an angry tone but the suspicious person is almost right behind him. A person holding a wine bottle. His menacing look made me sure that he had targeted Kyle.

I have to find a way to protect him. After all its my job. I wanted to become a bodyguard. I can't let my boss get hurt because of a stupid first kiss.

"Why did you slap me Kira?"

The person is charging towards Kyle. I have to do something.

"I'm not an actor."

I slapped his hand away and slammed him to the wall while covering him with my body.

The bottle landed on my head and I heard it break and crack. I felt sharp pain on the back of my head.

I felt weak but I have to protect Kyle. I broke the embrace and immobilised the attacker. Kyle was shocked. I felt my head hurt. The security took away the attacker. People kept looking at us.

My head hurts.

I am dizzy.

Everything is spinning.

Something hot runs down my face.

Is it blood?

My body is numb.

Kyle is in front of me trying to say something.

What is he saying?

My legs won't hold my body. I fell.

Everything is turning black.

It feels calm.

Like I'm floating.

*Beep* *beep*

Noises like that keep repeating.

Distant voices keep talking.

Who is it?

I can only see black.

My head hurts.

Kyle and I kissed. Someone pushed me and I landed on him. His lips were soft and he tasted like champagne. It wasn't that bad. I slapped him to make a scene and create an opportunity to make the attacker appear.

He seemed angry when I hit him. I should apologize when I see him again.

"Kira!"

Someone is calling me. Who is it?

I'm tired.

Something liquid fell on my right cheek in the form of droplets. I am lying somewhere. Is it a bed?

*Beep**Beep*

It's a hospital. Did I get hurt so much?

Someone is sobbing and weeping on my face are those tears? The drops that fell on my cheek... Someone is crying.

"Kira... Please wake up it's my fault"

Kyle Moon... That narcissist is crying for me?

"Kira I beg you to wake up!"

I tried to open my eyes. Everything is blurry. A person is sitting on the bedside and holding my right hand softly. From his voice I can tell that he is Kyle.

My vision returned to normal but my head keeps hurting.

"I'm glad you're not hurt boss..."

"Kira!"

Kyle looked at me surprised and happy. He held my hand and asked my in a worried tone.

"How are you feeling, are you okay?"

"My head hurts what happened?"

"The attacker... You took the hit for me... I'm sorry..."

"No... I am sorry..."

"Don't be!"

"When I fell on top of you...and slapped you...I felt insulted when you told me that I acted well... And that... Was my first kiss..."

"Is that the reason?"

"No!... I knew it wasn't on purpose yet I had to make a scene to force the attacker to appear... Sorry."

"So it was your first kiss right? That was your compensation"

He grinned cheerfully.

His grinning face was childlike. Just like a little kid that gets moved by small actions. People like Kyle get moved by bigger actions. Maybe me protecting him was that kind of action to him.

I don't get it. I was just doing my job. The job I signed up for. So protecting him is just that. Nothing more... Why is he so worried about me?

"Boss... Why are you so worried about me?"

"Because you just saved me"

Kyle lowered his head and muttered.

"But boss there's no need to worry about me because of a wound..."

"What?"

He muttered while gritting his teeth.

"I have been wounded many times in the past... I know how to take a hit..."

Kyle looked at me with widened eyes.

"What did you say?"

He almost whispered.

"That's true! So boss doesn't have to worry about it so much"

I said to calm him down. Kyle seemed furious. He was fuming with anger.

He said with a serious expression.

"Kira. Go back to sleep since you are injured and need to rest. I will come back ."

"Yes boss!"

Kyle stepped out of the room. The calm him reminded me the calm before the storm. The moment before destruction.

...

It's been a week. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday since my wounds healed. I went back to work.

Kyle is a little more distant than before.

He sits on his desk looking at documents and contracts. He looks very handsome while working. His stern face looked elegant.

Why am I thinking about him?

Maybe I was moved by him worrying about me. Maybe I was too harsh on him when I told him not to worry.

In the afternoon, we returned home after a long workday. Kyle took a shower and changed to comfortable clothing. He sat on the couch at the living room and opened the TV. After changing to my comfortable clothing, I sat besides him.

What I saw at the news was very unexpected...