Chapter 6- Telling Mr Ceo off.

It all happened in the blink of an eye.

One moment Lunaria saw Aaron standing, the next, Xander had him in his clutches, hurling him to the ground and slamming his fists in his face.

She stood, her mouth wide agape as she saw the man whom she had slowly developed a crush on beat up her long time friend who had slowly become obsessed with her.

She could hear Aaron's grunts of pain, she knew he deserved them but she had begun to feel guilty so she gently called on the man.

"Mr Xander." She whispered, "That's enough!"

Xander got off immediately, sliding Aaron to the side and he got up, clutching his nose and running for his bike, cycling off in the opposite end without being told off and Lunaria had a feeling that she would never have to worry about him again.

"Are you alright?" Xander whispered stepping closer to her, he wore a smile to ease her seeing that she was scared, "He didn't hurt you, did he?"

She shook her head and held closely onto her duffel bag, "Thank you for interfering, I should get going."

"No please." He protested calling to her softly, "At least let me drop you off."

Lunaria didn't want to be seen around him knowing that if her mother found out, she would be in trouble. She could use a lift as she was weak from all that walking, no food and a part of her was half scared that Aaron might ambush her to get revenge.

"It's alright sir." She placed her chin up giving him a small smile, "I would be fine."

"Call me Xander." He stepped closer to her, and a chuckle came from him when he heard her stomach rumble, "Please let me get you dinner and drop you off, it's late."

"I can manage, thank you."

She turned around and attempted to move but instead she swayed due to fatigue falling back and crashing into Xander's arms.

"Easy." He whispered wrapping his arm around her waist and bringing her close, "Please, let me take you."

She had no strength to even respond, she closed her eyes gently as he carried her in his arms walking towards his car.

"What would you love to eat?" He inquired opening his car door, "Would you like a heavy or a light meal?"

"Anything would do." Lunaria whispered softly as he settled her in the seats, "Your car smells nice sir."

His response was a soft laugh, he got into the car and started it, and she heard him murmur something about getting her Italian before driving off leaving Lunaria to recline against the seats, the scent of the car lulling her into sweet slumber.

Xander drove to a restaurant, he parked the car and smiled at the sleeping beauty before leaving to get some food and he hoped she would be awake by the time he got back.

When he got back, he found her awake. He gave her a warm look and laid out the food for her to eat watching as she attacked the food immediately, gobbling it down.

He tried not to chuckle at how cute she was.

He stared at her in wonder, no woman had had him this entranced before and he wanted to keep her close despite them being total strangers.

"Lunaria." He called softly and she looked up in surprise like she expected him not to remember her name, "You have something here." He reached out his thumb and wiped the corner of her mouth gently.

She looked away shyly concentrating on her food, his action leaving her speechless.

"You really are enjoying yourself." Xander commented as she cleaned off some drumsticks, "You have got a huge appetite."

"I haven't had food this good in a while." Lunaria said absentmindedly not noticing the frown on Xander's face, "It is really good, thank you, sir."

"Call me Xander." He corrected, "Please."

She shrugged and continued to eat.

"Are you from around here?" He asked her as he retrieved a napkin to hand over to her.

"I am ." Lunaria whispered, "I am done eating." She called, "I should clear this up "

"Don't bother Lunaria."

He said her name so smoothly that it caused her skin to tingle , she watched as he cleared the takeout, wrapping it in a bag, and going out of the car to dump the trash.

He returned with a bottle of chilled water which he opened for her to drink from.

"Ah." She took in deep breath after taking gulps from the water, "Thank you very much, Mr Xander."

"Just Xander."

"Xander." She whispered tasting the name on her tongue.

"Better." He offered a smile, "Do you care for ice cream?"

"Yes." She nodded vigorously and decided to grab the opportunity to spend time with him before going back, "I like vanilla."

"I guess that would be my new favorite from now on." He smiled in my direction, "Lunaria is my top favorite."

Her cheeks heated at the compliment as they drove on and she wondered if he didn't find her ugly.

He was nice to her and treated her well despite not knowing her and he respected her personal space and privacy,

could he be the prince Sasha said would come?

Lunaria stayed behind in the car when he went to get ice cream and after he was back, he handed hers over as well as a little package.

She left the ice cream and went to open the package.

"Calm down sweetheart." He held her hand back gently, "You open the package when you get home."

She smiled and nodded before digging into the ice cream.

Xander watched her intently and he wanted to ask a lot of questions.

"How old are you Lunaria?"

"I am 22." She whispered slowly, "You?"

"25, I am glad you asked."

She said nothing after that and he left his questions wandering through his mind.

He wanted to know her identity and know her better.

He wanted to find out all about her but she seemed guarded like she didn't trust him yet, it was something he would have to earn.

He settled for looking as she got all the ice cream and enjoyed the peace of the quietness.

"You are ready to go home?"

"Yes." She answered, "I will show you directions."

"Just tell me your address and I will put it on the map."

"No sir, I can't."

Xander didn't argue, he followed her directions and they stopped at a place with random buildings. She got down from the car hurriedly and he followed.

"Lunaria." He called out, "You forgot your gift."

She turned back to take it but he hesitated on giving it to her, "Let me take you back to your place."

She shook her head, "Mr. Xander, please we can't see anymore."

"Why not? I have only just known you."

"It is for the best." She replied ignoring the sad look on his features and collecting the gift, "Goodbye."

"Lunaria please."

"Earlier on, you called me "mine," she asked, "What did that mean?"

He smiled again stepping closer to her, "You will know soon, if you let me. Just let me see you one more time and know your family if you allow it."

"No." She shook her head again, "Goodbye Mr Xander."

And with that, she ran off in the opposite direction clutching his gift for her while her mind traveled through memories of their moments together.