Chapter Two

She shifted on her feet and slipped again. She was going to fall but a strong hand held her wrist, "Are you okay, Cara mia? "He asked in a beloved voice.

       It went noiseless around them. She could listen to her heartbeat loud. To her stupefaction, she could hear his heartbeat as well as running with the same speed. Everything seemed still to her. Their sight was locked. 

       "Brother, "She heard from one of the other two men and she slowly blinked. She stared down at her hand. He was still holding her hand. She instantly pulled back. She couldn't deny that his touch made her feel more alive. 

       "We should go, "Kami said, taking steps ahead. 

       "No! You need to bring her clothes or I can call my sister. She's the same as your age. Her clothes would fit you. "He said, fishing out his phone. 

       "No, We're just fifteen minutes away from my house. We'll manage. "She protested but her inner voice was chiding her, thinking to go away from him. She never felt crushed for anyone like this before. It was new and she was liking it. 

       "You'll catch a cold. "He said, looking down at her. 

      She gazed down at herself. He was right, she was shivering, "It's because my clothes are wet. "She shivered. 

      "Can you bring her clothes? "He asked Kami, "Ronnie will go with you. It's getting dark. "He beckoned at Ronnie. 

      He quickly turned at Kami with his long strides, "Come, "Ronnie said. He was taller, broad shoulders, with dark hair and brown eyes.

     Kami was looking at her. She nodded at her, allowing her to go. Kami hurriedly turned and walked along with Ronnie. 

     "Let me help you. The land is slippery beneath your feet. "He curled his arm around her waist.

     "What are you doing? I'm dirty. There's mud on my clothes."She stepped back and slipped again.

     He bent toward her and wrapped her against his arm, "You're essential."He said and led her toward the outhouse of the field. 

      His words made her astonished. It was strange feeling nice to be so near to him. 

      ' Er.. you're a jerk. Stop drooling over him. '

     She glanced at him and his smile made her lips curved too. She felt the old man's gaze at their side too, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to trespass your land and create this mess. I've never been in such a beautiful place. "she disappointedly said.

      "You can come here at any time. "He said.

      She astonishingly looked up at his face and then at oldie. Whose expressions weren't helping much to know what was going in his mind? They both shared a knowing look, "You can come at any time. "Oldie said with a smile. 

      "Really! That's so nice of you. "She slightly jumped on her feet. 

     He tightened his arm as he didn't want her to fall again. At the same time, he threw his head back and laughed. Oldie looked at her with great affection as a mother ogled at her kid when he walked for the first time. 

      "My niece can give you a tour. "Oldie said, suddenly.

      "Thanks a lot. By the way, I'm Jasmine. "She smiled. 

      "My name is Johnny Roy. "Oldie said, "They are my nieces. Victor Roy. "He signed for the male figure walking ahead of them. 

      "Hello, Jasmine. "He smiled and extended his hand, coming at her side. He was tall and muscular, but less muscular in comparison to Ronnie and him. To her surprise, all the men were handsome and looked like some sort of models.

      "Nice to meet you. "She held his hand and shook it quickly. 

      "And this young man, he's the oldest son of my brother, Dylan Roy. "Johnny said. 

      "Hye, "She shyly spoke slowly. 

      ' He didn't introduce anyone as his son. '

      Victor held the door for them. She gazed around the small room. It was a cosy, clean and small place. There was a single bed with white sheets and a small table by its side. The Wooden floor was shining clean, "No, My shoes are dirty. "she denied.

      "Simple, you can leave your shoes out. "Victor smiled. 

      "I should go for a round. "Johnny said, adjusting his rifle on his shoulder. 

      "I'll come with you. "Victor said and walked with them toward the field. 

      She nervously sighted and got rid of her shoes, "Bathroom is there. Ronnie is on his way back. You freshen up. I'll send your friend in. "He signed at the door beside the bed and strode out of the room. He shut the door behind him. 

     "How does he know that Ronnie is on his way? "She whispered and the door opened showing Kami immediately. 

      "Jasmine, are you okay? "Kami asked, giving her a bag. 

      "I'm fine. Did you bring my shoes? "She asked, peeping in it. 

      "I brought slippers. "she contorted her lips.

      "Now, stay here. I'll be back soon. "She instructed.

      When she stepped in. It was a sample of a huge regal washroom. The bucket was already filled with clean water. She put her finger in the water and smiled to find it hot. She sat the bag on a small counter and bolted the door. 

      She changed into grey pyjamas and a blouse, "Kami! Will you guide me? How could I clean it? "She stared at the washroom' floor. 

     "I'll do it. "Kami smiled.

     "Um, thanks. "She smiled and walked across the door. She could feel as he was standing on the other side of the door. She cracked open it and saw him standing right in front of her at some distance. His eyes caught her peeping. She ajar it and smiled. 

      They made their way quietly toward her mansion. Kami was following them, picking her dirty clothes with mud in a bag.

    The air was carrying freshness and cold in it. She didn't like to be around unknown people and she didn't make new people her friends. but she was enjoying his company, "It's not far from here. You haven't any need to walk with us. "She whispered but it was easily audible in the silence. 

      "That's okay. So, you're new here. "He asked her. He turned and their gaze locked for a few seconds and the surrounding seemed stopped to her. 

     "Thanks to the street lights, "She heard Kami and immediately lowered her gaze on the path

      "Yes, staying at my dad's house. Is this your home town? "She asked. She could spend the entire night with him just looking at him, without talking. 

      "Yes, I'm born here. "He softly said. She couldn't stop her eyes from travelling back to him. 

       She liked his voice, his nature, indeed everything. She was thinking before speaking. She was nervous to make a mistake, "So you three are brothers? "She asked. 

      "Yes, we've got a sister too. She's in college. She must be home now for her summer vacations."He said.

      "You also don't look so old. "she smiled.

     "Recently postgraduate. Are you ready to see the sight?"He asked, tilting his head to glance at her. 

     "Yes, "She smiled. 

     "Then see you at eleven. "He said, glancing down at his wrist. 

     "Sure... "She was excited to spend time with him. 

     "Your uncle…. Doesn't he have family waiting for him at home? Will he spend the night alone in a lonely place? "She got worried as it could be risky. 

    "No, one of us will stay with him. "He squinted at her, keeping his head straight. 

    '' We're here. "She looked at the mansion. 

    Her bodyguard rushed at her, "Are you alright, ma'am? I was reporting to your father? You should tell before heading out. Your phone was also in your room. "Omen breathed. 

    He looked at her and raised his eyebrows, "He's my bodyguard. He always protects me when I'm not staying with my father. "She pressed her lips tightly together. 

    "Then you're in safe hands. I should go. Sweet dreams. "He passed her his half nod and headed back to the outhouse. 

    "Um... see you soon. "She didn't want to say him goodbye. She wanted to invite him in for coffee. But she didn't want to give him any wrong sign. 

     He nodded his head with a smile as he looked back at her. With a turn, he walked back to his field.