"Ahhhhh!!!!!"
After the first scream, another one was heard. Now everyone is sure that the young miss is in grave danger. However, to their surprise, Liam, who was on the rush ahead of them suddenly stop as soon as he reaches the riverbank. He's in daze for a few seconds but he swiftly turns around.
"Stop right there!" he screeched awkwardly. The men following him stopped immediately. confusion was painted all over their faces. what happen?
The men who followed him were all perplex but as soon as they saw Liam's awkward reaction they seem to have understood what was happening. He's even blushing!
The men wanted to tease the blushing guy but they held it in. times like this is not a good time to make fun of him.
"I-Is the young miss alright?" Leon bravely asks. But then they heard another scream. Liam hissed annoyingly.
"Ehm." He hissed. "You can go back. we'll be there in a few minutes."
"Oh, okay. good luck then." Asher smirk meaningfully before walking back to where the others are. As soon as the others went away, Liam inhaled a deep breath before glancing at the woman shaking in fear, still in the river. she's naked, that's obvious but her right hand was holding her shirt covering only her breast, but her fair shoulder and stomach down to her hips were exposed.
"Is that your way of attracting people's attention?" I heard a cold voice not far away.
"L-liam!" I gulped in shock when I saw him standing in a distance, glaring. Then I realize I am holding my shirt to cover my breast. I was about to put on my clothes a while ago when I suddenly saw a scary Iguana! that made me jump back to the river while screaming on top of my lungs. Yeah, I am too scared!
"Y-you!" I could feel my cheeks reddened but I'm speechless.
"Do you want to stay in the water forever?"
"B-But...something is lying on my stuffs…" I yelp since I can still see that creepy creature beside my bag pack. I saw Liam turn to his side and was seemingly looking for something. He found a twig with a sharp edge and the next thing I saw made me blink not just thrice but more than!
He killed it! I saw it with my two eyes!
"Want me to roast him for you?"
"You! why did you kill it?"
"Then take it with you. I'll leave it here----"
"Don't! please! Take it somewhere else." I pleaded. "A..and would you mind turning around?" I force a smile. Looks like he understood what I meant since he swiftly turned his back on me.
"Don't turn around unless I say so." I added while getting out on the water. Then I took my clothes and hides myself on a rock as I put on my clothes in haste. please, no more Iguanas! Hu-hu
"I-I'm done… thanks for waiting." I walk towards him but he only glance at me emotionlessly.
"What's that on your hair?"
"What is it? what is it?!" I jump to him without hesitation, trembling. Could it be a baby Iguana?!
"Just kidding." I heard him chortled and walk away. What? he was teasing me? since when did he learn that? weird. I thought before catching up to him. Dang, my heart almost froze!
"So you know how to mess around, huh! Tsk!" I gnashed.
I am a little bit embarrass when I snap on my thoughts about what happen earlier. I'm not wearing anything except the clothes covering my breast when I was in the water. Did he possibly see my body? was he watching from up above while I was taking a bath? How did he know where I was? I have a lot of questions in mind but I dared not ask him while walking back to the where the others are.
Everyone was looking at us when we arrived. But their gazes towards Liam is somewhat accusing, as if they were checking him out. I don't know why but I dared not to think about it anymore. after all, men have their own instincts. Also, I caught Grace coming near us but her eyes were focused on Liam. however, to my surprise, she held my hand and inspect me from head to toe.
"Are you alright? Everyone heard you screaming." I could say she's really worried about me.
"That was nothing. I'm sorry that I got everyone worried about me."
Liam walk towards Shadows while I was speaking. "Hurry up everyone. we need to reach the village before noon." Everyone disperse when they heard Liam. then Grace and I headed to where our horses was.
"Miss Diana." I saw Leon coming towards me when I was about to mount my horse. "Take these with you. the journey is quite long. you might get hungry along the way." I said my thank you before taking the lunchbox from his hand. he smiled at me for the very first time and believe me, I saw how handsome he is. He got one dimple on his cheek. I think he can be a celebrity once discovered. His hair only needs some trimming. He-he
"You know what, you should smile more often. Your stunningly handsome when you do." I smiled coz I mean it. but what am I seeing? He's awkwardly blushing! Ha-ha. Is it his first time to hear some compliment? Guess it is.
"T-thank you." he hesitantly responded. "Let me help you get on your horse." he offered.
He helped me climb up before he walks back to where his horse was. However, I suddenly felt a strong chill coursing through my body. I look around only to see Liam glaring at me coldly. his eyes…. I can't describe it. I was about to speak but he walked away. Dang! what was that? did I just see a jealous gaze?
What the fudge am I thinking? Jealous? Liam? impossible! So I cast my thoughts away and followed the others. In your dreams, Yana. -_-
After how many hours of journey, we finally reach an intersection village. It was already past twelve in the afternoon and so the team decided to take a rest in the place. And since Cole had been out for the past weeks, he led us in a dining place. Everyone seems hungry, so do I.
We entered a two story building and since we consist of a number, we caught some of the diners' attention. We took the stairs to the second floor, and while walking, I got the opportunity to observe the people downstairs. Fudge! I might be shuddering in fear right now if not with Liam and the others. Also, the men's gazes on the first floor creeps me out. Scary!
The food Cole ordered came after a few minutes. Thanks to him the foods were all delicious. Or maybe we are all hungry at that time? ha-ha! Bad woman.
Anyway, Cole chooses the food since he is a regular in this restaurant. I must say that he has a good taste. He-he.
"I'm going down to wash up… are you coming Diana?" Grace stood up before the others.
"Yes. excuse us." I stood up and went downstairs with her since the comfort room and the washroom was situated outside. what am I expecting? This is not a hotel or a big restaurant unlike the ones that we have in my country.
I took a few minutes washing my hands, face and feet. The travel was long, bumpy and yes, dusty. So I need to wash up. And I guess Grace left me and went back to the others already. As soon as I am done freshening myself up, I went back inside but to my surprise, some men blocked my way.
"New here Missy?" the bald guy asks.
"A foreigner, if I am not mistaken… correct?" another guy spoke.
"Would you mind telling us your name, missy?"
They were all looking at me like hungry lions, ready to devour me anytime. Dang! the team can't see my location, I must be careful and be polite towards these men or else.
"I-I'm sorry but my friends are waiting for me upstairs." I politely decline.
"They won't be mad if we share a table with you for just a couple of minutes, I'm sure." a man in his forties inch closer to me, I step back.
"I'm sorry guys. I can't. M-my boyfriend won't agree anyway----'' I couldn't finish what I am saying since the bald guy held my arm so tight that its hurting me.
"Please let me go, I'm hurting!" I'm trying to break away.
"The lady says let go." someone spoke behind me. he even pulled me that I landed on his hard chest. this voice… I can't be mistaken… I was trying to be brave a while ago but I guess I can lose myself now.
Peace suddenly engulf me. The arms around me, the chest against me… I know I am secure. ^_^