A king-like man was coldly walking towards us. He looks like a hungry lion ready to consume his prey. He was looking murderously at me. dang! I shivered in fear. Whose idea is it to come here? I thought. then I stared at the two young ladies beside me. they were holding both of my arms as they shudder. What? why are they more frightened than me?
"Young miss, please save us…" they both whisper in my ears.
"Eh? Me? why me? isn't it the other way around?" I mumbled as I saw the man wearing a white T-shirt nearing us.
"L-Liam…" I fake a smile. "I-I…." I can't speak properly. I am overwhelmed by his mere presence and I don't know why.
"Sheena, Rika... what do you think you're doing?" he looked at them sternly. "Why did you bring her here?" his tone was serious.
"B-Brother Liam, Miss Sissy wants to talk to you." Rika stammered in fear then they pushed me in front him. my eyes widened as I accidentally touch his chest. Rika's push made me land on Liam's tone chest. dang! without him I might have fell on the ground.
I gulped when I felt his breath. I slowly looked at his eyes and there, he was looking at me intently. I was searching any emotion but can't find one. I felt like we've been on that awkward position for a few minutes now. But I don't mind at all. He-he!
"Enjoying me, miss?" He uttered sarcastically. His hand still holding my waist.
"Eh?" my brain didn't register what he just said. but I came back to reality when I heard an intentional cough somewhere.
"Ahem! I'm sorry to disturb your romantic meeting, but Liam, the men were looking for you." Asher smirked meaningfully.
That moment I realized what Liam was talking about. I jerked away from him and I felt my cheeks were burning red in embarrassment.
"I'll be there in a moment." Liam replied. "And the three of you, follow me." he glared at us. Why do I feel like his going to butcher me anytime soon? Ahy! Why did I even agree with the twins' stupid plan? I thought. but I can't change the situation now so better follow Liam for now. so we followed Liam and Asher behind like frightened dogs.
We sat in wait for Liam at the porch. the house was quite big that it can accommodate at least 200 people in case of emergency. I was looking at them from a far as he instructs the shirtless men who were busy practicing archery while riding a horse. He was riding one as well but I think it's better if he removes his shirt too. I think he's more alluring if he does that. I giggled at my naughty thoughts. But my tongue betrayed me. I didn't know I voiced my thought.
Rika and Sheena giggled meaningfully but after a while Sheena spoke.
"Brother Liam never removed his shirt even if he gets sick. No one have ever saw his body." She said.
"Eh?" I was a bit stunned. Was he that conservative? But I think the bare body behind that shirt is something that he can be proud off. I really think that he can be a model of the men's magazine. He doesn't even need to apply because I think the manager will be fighting over him. my eye brow twitched.
"Even if his soaking wet… he rather gets sick than remove that shirt. Rumors says that he was hiding a lot of scary scars behind that shirt." Rika added. I jolted. Scary? scars? What does that mean?
As I look at him, he looks like a tough one. But wait, I was able to see him closely earlier and truly enough, I have spotted a deep scar near his neck. Was he really covered with scars that he is even afraid to show them off? I want to know and I loved to see it. Dang! Don't get me wrong.. It's not because of my pervert thoughts but I am just curious! The heck with me justifying myself with own self?
If he is trying to hide it from everyone, if he is abashed of it, then if I have the chance to see them, I will assure him that there's no need to be ashamed off. in fact, he should be proud of it. those scars portrays his courage and boldness--- I think. Those scars tell his unique story on how he conquered the world. Now I am more intrigued with this mysterious man. And I really want to know his whole story.
Little did I know that my mind has made its own decision.
Mom, I think I will be staying here for some time. I whispered. I want to get to know this man even more. he may look and act tough but I think he has a soft and childlike personality on the inside. I want to bring out his real character. I want to see those beautiful smiles again. I unconsciously smiled genuinely as I watch him in a distance. Yeah, just him. ^_^
Then I remember I have my camera so I took some photos of him – of them, of course. Hehe. Then after that, I taught Rika and Sheena how to pose as I took pictures of them. we were laughing nonstop and I guess it caught the men's attention.
"Liam, what are you planning to do with her?" Asher approached the man who just released an arrow on the target.
"Bring her back in the orphanage." He casually answered.
Asher sighed. that's Liam. what did he expect. Why did he even ask when in fact, he knew his answers. So he went back to his post.
After a few hours, I saw the men walking towards the house but I can't see Liam with them.
"Young Miss! It's nice to see you again." the men greeted me one after the other. they were sitting beside us as they wipe their sweats. Ah, how can I described how their different smell mess my head, literally! Anyway, I was actually waiting for Liam to arrive. Asher must have seen my restlessness so he told me where Liam was.
"Usually, after the practice, Liam used to go that way." Asher pointed out a mountain side in the left area. it's not that far and not too high for me to climb. "If you want to tell him something, just go and find him there." he encouraged me with his beautiful smile.
"Do you know what his doing out there?" I asked.
"I don't know. go and see if you want to find out." he grinned. Why do I have a bad feeling about his idea? Anyway, I want to talk to him and if his alone, then I think it would be great to speak in private.
I trek the small mountain trying to find Liam. I was a bit shocked as to why Rika and Sheena didn't come with me but that's okay. their unprecedented mouths sometimes put me in danger. might as well leave them with the boys.
After a few minutes of searching, I heard a splashed somewhere. So I followed the sounds of the river flowing then I caught someone in the middle of the river submerging his bare body. Liam? my eyes recognized him in an instant. I can only see his back. When I got a closer look, I was stunned to see a big scar marked parallel from his shoulder down to his waist. Then some other small scars. What's with those scars? I thought.
I was planning to hide until he comes out of the water, unfortunately, something happen that made me roll over until I reach the river side! Fudge! I'm wet! But my bigger problem is the man glaring at my direction despiteful. I gulped in dread when I met his scorching glare.