Fear got a hold on me when I landed on a man's chest! A-am I caught? I quivered in dread and was about to run pass though him but he got a hold of my arms.
''Let me g----''
''Shhhhh.'' His hands covered my mouth. ''Don't be too loud. Act normally and walk calmly.'' I heard him whisper. Wait, I know this voice... Liam!
I lifted my face to meet his eyes. It's definitely Liam! I bellowed within me. Then tears suddenly trickled from my eyes and relief course through my body. I'm safe, that I know.
''Follow me.'' he mutters. I nodded in response. I wrap my hand around his arm as we walk away together.
''On my horse.'' He motioned me.
''Wait, Jacky... she's... she's with me.''
''It's okay. She can go back alone.''
''O-okay.'' my voice was shaking, even my hand that was holding him. I know that he can feel my quivering body so he secured his hand around my waist. Though I jerk a little but I felt safe all of a sudden. I look at him and smile genuinely. My eyes should have clearly communicated my thoughts to him.
Then I saw a little curve formed on his lips but it was only for a second. Wait... did he just smiled at me? I am trying to assess what I saw. I really think I saw his lips twitch a little.
Anyway, as long as he's beside me then I know I'm safe and protected.
We have reach where he left his horse. Then he held my waist and push me up and secure me on top of his horse. And to my surprise, he climbs up and sat behind me.
''Hold tight.'' He whispers. Dang! would you believe that my body felt a sudden chill when I felt his cold and minty breath on my neck?
Really Yana? I scolded myself within. I Think my heart is thumbing fast and loud when I felt his muscular body scooped my tiny frame. Isn't it romantic? Ha-ha! I can feel my stomach flutters with his touch. I might drool unknowingly! Dang... pervert!
Then after a few more seconds, he motioned the horse and it started moving in a slow pace. But seems like he noticed someone following us, so he taps the horse thrice then it went a little bit faster.
Hmmm... what is this? A mutual understanding with the horse? Amazing! I wanna laugh because of my absurd imagination but I don't want to ruin this moment. Having a moment like this is such a rare opportunity for me. Should I be in constant danger moving forward? Ha-ha!
Just kidding. -_-
Anyway, my absurd imagination got broken when I heard Liam once again.
''Hold tight!'' I didn't have the time to prepare nor react since the horse dashed at once. All I could do is close my eyes so I can survive.
The horse is running too fast that I feel I'd die once I fall off. But I felt his body pressed on mine a bit tighter. I grinned.
Once again, we are on the run-- him saving me for the third time, I think. I had told him before that I don't need his help but my heart is at ease knowing that he always appears when I needed him the most.
I feel like a princess being saved by my knight in shining armour.
Now I want to nullify all the words that I said before. I regret telling him that I don't need him, that I don't need his help-- his saving. My bad. My mistake, that I know. I realized that if there's someone I could trust my life upon, it would be him. He might hate me for who knows why but I'm sure that he will always be there to rescue me. Sweet. ^_^
''I think we lost them.'' I heard him spoke gently.
I couldn't say a word. Haziness shadowed my mind as of the moment.
''Hey, are you alright?'' He glanced at me but I didn't respond. Wait, just give me a little more time to get myself back-up.
He lightly shook me. ''Hey!'' Now I know that he's worried. He-he.
''Ehm.'' I must at least let him know that I am still alive and kicking.
I felt him heaved a sigh of relief so I smiled knowing that he's a bit concern about my well-being. Ha-ha! (assuming)
''I'm sorry. I'm sorry that you have to save me, again.''
''I just happen to be in the area. A little help wouldn't be that much of a bother.'' He casually answered as soon as he got down from Shadows.
''I want to stay.'' I suddenly uttered. I know he heard it correctly since he halted at once.
''What?''
''I don't wanna leave this country... yet. I want to stay.'' I finally straighten my head up.
''No!'' He hardly refused.
''But Liam, I....''
''I said no!'' He was firm. I got upset more than ever so I got off the horse then faced him with a creased on my forehead.
''You can't stop me! I will stay for a few more days or weeks... or so!'' I snorted. Once again, my stubbornness spiked up. I want to stay a little while. I need to learn more about this hidden country and uncover some mysteries enveloping this kingdom. I think... or rather say, I believe that there's more to discover in this place.
''You can't... It's not because I don't want to, but it's too dangerous for you.'' His tone hints an unusual worry.
I was dumbfounded to be honest. Does that mean that he cares for me? I tried hiding my heart's excitement but my reddened cheeks failed me. (Blushing! ^_^)
I smiled. ''Are you perhaps afraid that I might get hurt by those thugs? Does that mean that you care so much about me?'' I bend a little as I look into his eyes, smirking teasingly. However, his finger suddenly strokes my forehead. Ouch! That hurts! I glared at him while rubbing my forehead. Meanie!
''Don't assume anything, missy. It'll only disappoints you.'' He turned his back on me. "And just so you know, I only care for pretty women.'' He leered mockingly. He must have read my facial expression.
Wait, did he just call me ugly? My lips twitched as I snorted.
Really? You only care about pretty women? Huh! Just so you wait... this ugly duckling will definitely make you kneel on your knees---Yes! I will make him fall for me, so hard that he can't live a day without me. Ha-ha-ha! I grinned but frown upon realizing how ambitious my thoughts are. Tsk.
But it's not impossible though. Who knows, right? No one knows what will happen in the future so might as well ride with the waves of life. ^_^