"-What are you doing!" Ayana yelled looking at the surprising sight in front of her…
Malin's eyes widened and stretched her arm in hope to catch some, but she almost fell. Kieran caught her quickly from her waist and pulled her to his embrace before she could slip further.
They looked as if they were about to kiss, Malin was shocked and pushed herself away from him and she said in one breath trying to explain the awkward moment that happened:
"-He didn't let me have cookies so he dropped them and when I tried to catch one I almost slipped and he caught me before I fell that's all there is nothing between us."Kieran pretend he was hurt by Mal's response and annoyed by Ayana's unexpected visit with the maid:
-well you cut our moment Ayana. We were about to k…
-kill you and threw you from the balcony then yeah." The prince smirked and walked slowly and bent so he could whisper in her ear, that no one could hear him.
"-you promised you won't threaten me anymore. But I guess you can't keep your promises princess. Could you?" A chill ran down her spine at his deep voice but she hided it and looked at him to answer:
"-it wasn't intentional. And don't call me princess." She whispered back rolling her eyes at him and turned her attention to Ayana who was smirking at her.
"-so…is there a problem princess?
-No. Ray told me you don't feel comfortable wearing dresses, so I brought you new clothes." Mal's eyes' shined with joy at the happy news and how her best friend cared about every detail however Kier felt annoyed and rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"-ohhh! Thank you.
-No need to. Place the clothes on the shelves than you can leave." Ayana ordered the maids and went to sit next to Mal who was rubbing her hand hesitating to say something. The princess noticed the nervousness in her behavior and said:
"-Mal; if you want anything just ask and we will bring it to you.
-well…can I have more cookies?" she said with a cheeky smile as a little child making Ayana smile at her then ordered the maid to bring more cookies but Kieran interrupted saying:
"-Don't! And if you finished your job, leave.
-sorry your highness but the princess…
-do I have to repeat myself?" he said sternly making the maids bowed in fear and leave immediately.
"-who do you think you are?
-The price, and your husband soon to be. So anything I say that's what will go.
-you have no authority on me Nox.
-well I do.
-you don't!
-I do!
-you don't!
-Can't you stop your childish fight?" Ayana interrupted making them look at her with widened eyes.
"-like… Are you seriously fighting because of cookies?
-she lost a lot of blood and she refused to eat healthy food that will help her recover. Instead she was eating only sweets." Kieran explained defending himself.
-I told you I don't drink milk Nox! And I know how to take care of myself.
-yeah I see." He said eyeing her teasingly making her more angry. Ayana said:
"-he is right Mal… you have to take care of yourself, eat balanced and healthy meals to heal faster and have enough rest.
-which side are you on?
-The side that will guarantee your safety." Ayana pinched the girl's cheek who forced a smile on and said to herself:"-with that bastard, I don't think so."
"-and now…drink your milk." Kieran said tossing the glass in front of her to receive an intense glare from Mal.
"-ok I am joking. Here." he gave her a bowel of fruit salad with some nuts. She took it hesitantly and dug her spoon, to feel refreshed with the fruits' juice in her mouth as if she was in heaven.
Ayana left her thumb at Kieran who winked back at her with a smirk on himself, while Mal was enjoying her food.
"-so what are you planning to do?" Ayana asked looking at Kieran and Mal who finished her breakfast; rubbing her stomach in satisfaction, and then she answered
"-well I think about…
-staying at your room, and rest to heal. End of discussion." Mal looked at him and said to herself:"-oh really? We will see then." and smirked slightly.
"-and what are you planning to do Kieran?" Ayana asked trying to ease the tension between them.
"-I have some meetings and affaires with Verin and I have to start my investigation about those traitors. OH I forgot the marriage preparation.
-you weren't that much interested in the marriage preparation when we were supposed to be together but now…it became one of your priorities to take care of. What changed so suddenly?" she said smirking and Malin understood what's her friend was trying to say and elbowed her slightly to earn a small chuckle from her.
"- Well I thought I should be more responsible and act like a true king.
-wow! The reckless prince decided to be a real man finally!" Mal whispered to burst in laughter with Ayana but Kieran smirked and pulled her chair making her face him and hold her wrists down on her lap, blocking her movements without hurting her. He brought his faces near to hers, few inches away from each other and assured with a smirk on his lips:
"-I can show you what a real man can do sweetheart, but…I am saving it for another moment, when no one is around. And Mal I am advising you. Don't. Taste. My. Patient." He hissed the last part in her ear but nevertheless she looked at him with a challenging look on her face and answered:
"-if you think acting intimidating will make me fear you and do everything you said, then you are wrong babe, because, I will bow to no one; especially you Kieran." She said raising an eyebrow at him with a smirk, but he was more amused than annoyed, only for his smirk to grow wider and his eyes to glow bright red. He added not breaking their eye contact:
"-acting strong huh…we will see who will beg first darling." Ayana coughed clearing her throat before she interrupted:
"-you could have asked me to leave if you have personal discussion." Kieran loosened his grip on Mal who turned around fixing her chair in its first position to fill a cup of water for Ayana, then clarified:
"-you don't have to leave. There is nothing important or personal I can discuss with Kieran about anyway.
-you mean our children names are not important or personal for you." Kieran noted with an innocent face making Mal took a deep breath calming her nerves, but her friend made the situation worse:
"-I didn't know you are planning to have a stable relationship.
-we are not." Mal said firmly but Kier can't keep his mouth shut, so he carried on while Mal was pouring a glass of water for herself to cool down:
"-well I thought we can prepare for our first child, but looking at her condition now, we have to wait till she recovered to make the process of…" but before he could finish, Malin splashed him with all the water in the jug, making him soaked wet and his hair that was pushed back covered his eyes, nevertheless she saw clearly the death glare he was sending her. Kieran pushed his hair back wiping his face. Mal looked at him smirking with a mischievous look on her face to transform into a shocked expression, slightly blushing at the sight in front of her: Kieran's white shirt turned see through, showing every detail of his wide firm shoulders to his defined abs, zoning out.
"-Like what you see?
-not at the slightest." She said turning her gaze away gulping water.
"-can you explain why you did that?
-Well…Maybe, because someone; can't keep his pervert thoughts to himself." Kieran broke up in laughter then explained:
"-I was talking about labor Mal…Who is the pervert now?" she didn't answer back felling embarrassed; blushing more, but she was deeply thankful for Ayana who saved her:
"-you real love fighting guys, Kieran get up and change your clothes before you catch a cold and Mal, you need to rest let's go." Ayana ordered leaving first to call for one of the maid to clean the mess.
Mal and Kieran stood up at the same time, she avoided looking at him but he passed by her and held her arm and whispered sweetly:
"-you should call me babe more often." but she is not the one to get controlled easily because of an embarrassing moment:
"-keep waiting then.
-I will, but I am sure it won't last for long." He winked at her before leaving, she smiled at his high self confidence but Ayana broke her train of thoughts dragging her inside.