Noelle walks away from the apartment. She headed towards level 2A where the condominium connected to a shopping mall. She plans on buying a few sets of athleisure for Kian as it is easier to fit him since she doesn't really know his size.
"Hi Miss. Are you looking for clothing for your boyfriend? We have a new athleisure line for Christmas.", the shopkeeper approached Noelle when she was busy looking at the male mannequin. Noelle blushes as she has never purchased male clothing before. She might be experienced in one night stands but she has never been in a committed relationship.
"Ah. Yes. May I have a set of athleisure that can fit a man with 1.7 meter height with a slender body."
The shopkeeper then heads to the man section and Noelle follows her closely from the back.
"Would you prefer navy blue or ash grey?" The shopkeeper hands over the two sets to Noelle.
"I will have the navy blue please." Noelle thinks that it will be a good contrast to Kian's bright amber eyes. Noelle also grabbed a pair of boxers for Kian.
"Geez. Who knows I would be shopping for a man. What happened to no string attached principle?" Noelle shakes her head and proceeds to pay for the clothing.
"Noelle!"
Noelle turns her head to the direction of voice when she just steps out of the shop.
"Oh. Heyyyy Maeve!" Noelle eyes gleamed as she ran towards Maeve and gave her a hug. It has been a while since she last saw her.
"Why didn't you tell me that you are back in town? Anyway let's go to the Vietnam coffee place. I bet you miss it so much." Noelle grabs Maeve's hand and heads towards the coffee shop on the ground level.
"Two coffees for us." Noelle instructed the barista before taking a seat by the window.
"I was going to head up and give you a surprise just now. But I can't contain my excitement when I saw you walk out of the boutique." Maeve fixes her posture on the emerald couch.
Maeve has been away to further her studies in London. However, she never misses going back to her hometown every Christmas.
"Noelle, remember to pack your luggage for tomorrow." Maeve reminds Noelle. Noelle is known to be a procrastinator. She tends to do everything in the very last minute.
Noelle scratched the imaginary itch on her scalp. "Eh. Hehe. I will pack it later Mom~~" Noelle burst into laughter as she teased Maeve.
"Here's your coffee, Miss. Enjoy." The barista left us with a smile.
"Noelle, I miss Yuki and Mai so much." Maeve gives a hopeful look. Noelle can't possibly reject her friend request.
"Alright. Let's go once we finish our coffee." Maeve claps her happily when she manages to persuade Noelle.
Noelle fidgets with her fingers. She ponders on how to deal with the Kian situation. Maeve noticed that there was something going on with Noelle but she didn't question it further.
Maeve ran past Noelle and opened the door. "Shit. I should change the passcode before.", Noelle thought to herself.
"Arghhhh!!!! Noelle! There is a naked man on your bed!" Maeve screamed on top of her lungs. Noelle quickly ran towards Maeve and closed her mouth because the last thing that Noelle needed right now was for the security guard to burst into her apartment.
"That is my boyfriend." Noelle whispers to Maeve and tries to calm her down. Maeve's eyes broaden and it is almost falling from its socket. She could not believe that Noelle would call someone her boyfriend. Noelle is known for ditching guys before sunrise and would never let them enter her house.
Kian wakes up from the commotion. It is a good thing that he covers himself underneath the duvet before falling asleep. Otherwise, Maeve would faint from the sight.
Maeve walked straight ahead to Kian and shook his hand.
"You can call me Maeve. I apologize for the intrusion. I have no idea that Noelle would have a company around. Well, she rarely tells us anything these days. You should follow us tomorrow and I know that Noelle must have forgotten to invite you." Maeve is such a chatterbox. Noelle just shakes her head because she knows that no one can stop Maeve when she opens her mouth.
"Sure. I would love to. I am Kian", he replied with a warm smile.
Maeve hopped merrily towards Yuki and Mai.
"Ohhh Yuki~ Ohhhh Mai~ Mommy Maeve is coming to pamper you~", she said in a happy tone.
Noelle quickly gets closer to Kian. "I am sorry for commotion. Here is a set of clothing that you change into."
Kian changed into the athleisure set in the closet. Kian is surprised that it fits him well. Kian's ears were reddened as he saw the boxer. He could not believe that Noelle remembered. Kian sits next to Noelle like a magnet.
"Kian, you sure really like Noelle a lot. She never let anyone cling to her like that apart from us." Noelle can feel blood rush to her face after hearing Maeve's remarks.
Just to tease Maeve, Noelle grabs Kian's hand and gives it a kiss. "Yes. I think I have found my favorite one. Kian's sparkle brightly when he hears the words coming out of Noelle's mouth. Maeve shakes her head feeling defeated.
After playing with the rabbit, Maeve prepares to head back home. Before she left, once again she reminded Kian to come for the road trip tomorrow.
Noelle hit herself on her head for being stupid. " What have I put myself into?" She mutters in her heart.
"Kian, tomorrow we will go to Genting Highland. It will be cold during the night time. We will need to purchase clothes that will keep you warm during the trip." Noelle grabs Kian's hand and brings him downstairs.
Noelle avoids the shop from this morning as she can't deal with another embarrassing moment.
After getting Kian a complete set of clothing enough for the three days trip. They walked side by side and ready to head back up as they were done with dinner.
Cold blades were held against Noelle's neck. It happens in a blink of an eye. A middle aged man suddenly grabs Noelle and threatens to kill her. Turns out he was running from the bank in the lower ground floor.
"Let me go or I will kill this lady here!" He screamed at the security guard. Police had yet to come to the scene as the guy managed to slip through the security once he robbed the bank. The bank management has contacted the police to deal with the robber. The bystanders hold their family members tightly fearing that they will be the next victim.
Noelle tears soaked the robber's sleeve. "Why am I in a series of unfortunate events today?" Noelle cursed in her heart.
Kian clenched his fist as he can't expose himself however he can't bear the idea of losing Noelle once again. Noelle locks her eyes to Kian and their gaze meets each other. Noelle prayed hard so that she would not die today. If she dies today, at least it is not in vain. She tries to keep her mind away from the incident and just keep focusing on Kian. His handsome face calms her down slightly.
"I am scared." Noelle said without a sound coming from her mouth. Kian's heart ached when he saw that.
"Pang!" A child accidentally knocked down a vase not far from the scene.
The robber lowers his guard as he checks towards the direction of the sound. Seeing this opportunity, Kian rushed towards the robber and pushed him down. Kian hugs Noelle tightly and steps on the knife. The robber tries to run but the guard managed to capture and cuff the robber.
Noelle could not let go of Kian. She sobs violently until Kian's chest is soaked with her tears.
"There. There. It is ok now. I am here for you." Kian gently pat Noelle's back to soothe her.
Slowly the sobbing fades, Noelle snaps back to reality and she pushes Kian's body away.
"Miss, we apologize for the incident. May we have your statement for the police report?" The policemen flip his notebook and start to write down about the incident from Noelle.
"I don't see where the man came from but by the time I realized what happened, he was placing a knife on my neck." Noelle remembers the incident vividly.
Once they are done taking statements from Noelle, the policemen advise her to go to the clinic so that the wound of her neck can be treated. Noelle just shakes her head and says that she is ok. She just needs to lie down for a while then she will be fine. Kian walked side by side with Noelle while his arms still hugged Noelle from her shoulder. Noelle walks lost in her thought.
"Noelle, I will sleep on the couch for tonight." Kian's voice breaks the silence when they are riding the elevator.
"It is ok Kian. You can sleep on the bed for tonight." Noelle says softly.