Chapter 40

[Harry's POV]

I said nothing as her smile only radiates and leaves me jinxed. I'd want to hold her, if she'd let me.

I almost pulled her for an embrace but this happy night would fade away soon if she knew who I was.

"So how are you doing today, boy?" She asked in a flirty tone, dumping the teddy bears in my hand.

"Well, happier than ever, now that you're here" I replied, hugging the bears and she pats my shoulder softly.

"Do you mind me asking how you got out?" I said in a brief smile as my eyes grazed her.

"Well, let's say I teleported," she said casually, forcing a laugh from me.

"I want to have that super power of yours"

Saying that might seem flirtatious but I meant it in every way.

She chuckled and then shook her head before attending to the boys who were leaping all over her.

"Oh look at you guys" she teases them, grabbing their wrists and flailing their hands.

She was walking ahead of me now, with them as they were discussing, while I steadied my steps.

My eyes roamed all over them as it's only their back that faces me. However, I felt an uneasy presence around here, just as we walked out of the aquarium.

And yes, I was right. I was suddenly seeing men in dark suits, standing at corners.

Their eyes were feasted on Rosie and the boys. From the energy I get, I sense they're panthers.

Once we got to the car, I watched them get in and I knew they were expecting me to drive.

When the boys had jumped inside the passenger's seat, I placed the bears by their sides and they giggled while I closed the door.

I held Rosie from entering inside and then made her look at me.

She still looks bubbling, her smile hasn't faded yet and I doubt if it'd ever fade.

"Rosie, you drive today, don't stop for anyone...I have something to take care of"

I know she always ignores the slightest suspicions and sometimes laughs over it or probably because she didn't want to stress her head into fixing pieces.

"Why?" She asked leaning to the door opposite the driver seat.

"Well, I just got a call..."

"Have you found someone Harry?" She asked, looking at me mischievously and grinning.

"Don't be ridiculous, it's work"

She folded her lips and beckoned me to come closer which I did.

"You're doing great, relax and feel free to introduce her..."

"Rosie!" I called, attempting not to raise my voice as I could see that the boys had plastered their faces on the window, staring at the both of us with curious gaze.

Their eyes gleamed with anticipation and I can tell they were curious to know what we were talking about.

"Relax, I'd be a good friend to her, I hope she's pretty inside and out..."

"It's nothing like that..." I paused and took out the car key, held her hand and dumped it on her palm.

She scoffed at me, crossed her arms and then shrugged her shoulders, acting all nonchalant.

"Then what? You have some secrets rolled up your sleeves because I don't believe you when you say you have work to do"

"Rosie, go drive" I ordered, not wanting to explain further. She pulls a frown, turns around to leave.

"Just be back on time" she warned and I raised a thumb up for her.

"Harry, come back safely before I leave for the palace" she added, opening the door.

"I will"

"Promise me"

I folded my lips and crossed my heart while lost in that serious gaze of hers.

"I promise"

"Harry"

"Please go Rosie" I said, even though I don't want her to leave but then, getting her to safety was all that matters.

She was making me nervous and rather than entering inside, she pouted at me.

I turned around and realized that these men were close, I made a barrier, slowed time on their path while still concentrating on her.

"Seems someone wants me out of his life already" she complains and the boys are fine that they weren't leaving this place yet, not when Rosie and I were bantering.

"No, no, Rosie, please just drive home, you're making me late" I said counting my words and more tensed as the men in dark suits were drawing in at us, trying to break through the invisible barrier I had created.

"Well, that's the purpose right boys?" She assumes, ducking her head to have a glimpse at them and I heard their loud roar.

"I mean, I came over to see the boys and you should skip a day, at least for me?"

"I wish I could but..."

"You're the CEO, come on harry, except if you aren't lying, do you think I didn't ask the secretary if you had any schedules today?"

Oh no! Not Rosie acting like the boss today.

"Other things came up, it's impromptu" I snapped in a haste as my eyes darted from hers to the panther who was really closing up on us.

"I don't know when I'd come see you again, at least let's have this moment to ourselves, my dear friend"

Her eyes were wide with concern, staring at the kids, buckled to their seats and stared at me. Rather, I wanted to reconsider.

I was almost about to speak when suddenly, the sound of screeching tires and crunching metal filled the air. I whipped my head around, my heart raced as I saw an unknown car slammed into the rear of my vehicle, pushing it forward.

Rosie turned to food as her eyes widened in shock. I had to grab her arm, pull her back from the danger zone.

"Get away from the car" I shouted with urgency as I'd want to save them.

Her face etched with panic as her eyes brim with fear. "Oh gods, my babies!" She cried running towards the car.

I quickly followed, my eyes scanned the scene to assess the damage.

Rosie yanked open the door, her hands shook as she checked on the boys.

"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" She asked frantically as her hands rubbed them. I drew closer too, to see for myself.

They were scared but seemingly unharmed as they stared up at Rosie, their eyes wide with fright.

"Mom, what's happening?" Chris asked and I swallowed hard, staring at these two.