Leigh's answer did not discourage Kendric, because no matter what, he would find a way to get her to agree to his offer. He needed her close to him, so he could protect her.
Silence spread across the dining room. Leigh stared at the plate in front of her. After a while "If I move here, what about the office in Terrazen? Right now, we have lost one employee, Vhaken, if I move here, then there will be another vacant position. Besides, there is so much work, I can't just leave it like that" Leigh answered, after much consideration. She liked this place, but that didn't mean she would leave her responsibilities in the Terrazen office. Besides, this house was far from Yannick's city, where the job offer would take place.
A small smile graced Kendric's sensual and firm lips. "You don't have to worry about that, Farley will find your replacement, just like he found talent in you" he assured her. "Besides, the company always looks and values capable and talented employees and will not waste a talented workforce like you. It's a common thing, talented and gifted employees, get promotions according to their skills".
"But..." Leigh replied but was cut off by Kendric's words.
"Great opprtunity and promising offers are rare Leigh, not all employees get the same opportunities. Take it" he added with a little push, seeming not to give her room to refuse this time.
"Hmm..." Leigh muttered with her head lowered, thinking hard.
"It's okay, you don't need to feel burdened by your living expenses here, it will be deducted from the salary you receive" he used another trick to make her agree. In reality he would raise her salary first, so it seemed like she wasn't taking advantage of other people.
Suddenly Leigh's gaze looked towards Kendric. Again, as if he could read what was on her mind. Her eyes narrowed, anticipating. But with that said by him, she didn't need to feel guilty, living in his house. "Okay" she replied, strengthening her mind "But I still need to go back to Terrazen to get my things".
Kendric furrowed his right eyebrow. With her house burned down, left in ruins. There was nothing left to take from there. What did she expect from the ruins of her house? "Sorry Leigh, you know, there's nothing left of your house, right?".
At first Leigh furrowed her eyebrows, thinking about the words he said, but a moment later, both eyebrows rose, a small smile of assurance, decorating her lips, she answered with a smile "Oh, that's not what I meant, I have important things stored in a safety box, in the bank, in Terrazen".
"Ah ... that, I understand" A wide smile adorned Kendric's face, happy that she finally agreed to accept his offer. One obstacle was lifted "When do you want to pick it up?"
"When do you need me to start work?" before she answered, she asked first to arrange the time.
"When you are ready to start work" Kendric left the decision back to her to decide.
"I will return to Terrazen by normal transportation ..." she wanted to have time alone to think. Not that she couldn't do that here. but with Kendric around, she couldn't think straight. She really wanted to be alone, to concentrate fully on organizing and fixing her life that now seemed a mess.
"I'll take you there" he cut her off. Her safety was his priority. He would personally take her there.
Leigh sighed. What could she say, if he had already decided, she just didn't have the energy to argue.
After that they had a quiet dinner until it was finished. Kendric walked Leigh to her room. When they arrived at the door, Leigh turned and said, "Good night, Ken".
Kendric didn't let go of the end of their interaction "So, when are you ready to pick up your stuff at Terrazen" he just wanted all the obstacles to be resolved shortly. He wanted to protect her, be close to her, that will guarantee her safety. And he would do that.
Leigh felt confused for a moment, this man always made her confused. Their conversation in the dining room, she thought it was clear, and it turned out it wasn't. He didn't give her room to breathe. He did everything fast. Like he was on purpose or rather impatient for her to move here, in his house soon. The look in his eyes was calm, but behind that calmness, there was a feeling of passion, burning. She didn't know what brought her, without her realizing, as if she was bewitched just by his gaze, she answered "Mhmm, t-tomorrow..." her voice was dragged, because she just realized what she had just said.
"Good, see you tomorrow at breakfast then. We'll go there after breakfast" and that, again, he made it fast. Without delay.
Leigh's heart was beating fast, the burning aura that she felt just from his gaze. Like making herself burn too. She couldn't bring herself to open her mouth, to answer. She could only nod slowly, nervously.
"Good night, Leigh" said Kendric with a wide smile. Then, he turned around, walking away leaving Leigh standing stunned in front of her room door.
Kendric's figure walked away. Until his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor. She turned herself around, opened the door, stepped in, and then closed the door behind her. Her body leaned against the door with an irregular heartbeat. She closed her eyes, trying to calm her turbulent self.
"Oh... this is too much. My heart is going to explode if this continues. What am I going to do? I'm stuck here from today onwards" her body sank to the floor, she covered her face with both of her palms. With both of his knees supporting both of his elbows. Hiding behind her sweaty and shaking palms.
Fortunately, a moment later, she managed to calm herself down. She lifted her head, took a deep breath. Muttering "I need to freshen up" with that. She stood up, walking towards the bathroom. Not long after the sound of running water was heard from behind the bathroom door.
The night sky outside was full of mystery, behind the twinkling stars that decorated the sky, it looked beautiful, enchanting but it didn't promise you anything. Either you wait, ponder, ponder, waiting for a miracle. Nothing will appear according to your expectations unless you ask for it. With the kindness of your deepest heart. But no one knows, whether it will be given to you for free, or there is a sacrifice that you must sacrifice, let the night speak.
Meanwhile, Kendric was standing at the window of his study room. The routine activities he did every night. He stared outside with a gaze that was no longer empty, dark and spiritless. But a gaze filled with hope, love, and determination. Words cannot explain how grateful he is for what is happening now. Leigh's appearance made his life passionate, more than his eternal passion. A faint smile adorned his face. His patience in waiting paid off. Now he just needed to reach out and embrace her tightly, never letting go. The twinkling of the stars in the sky, as if telling the story of his life at this time, beautiful, filled with light behind the dark blanket of the night. But he still shines. Just like his heart right now. A glimmer of light began to shine from within his heart. His heartbeat steadily but every beat was new hopes that he would carve one by one from now on.
Kendric took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He turned around, walked towards the sofa, sat down leaning on the back of the sofa. His head relaxed, his eyes closed. His mind explored the times, where he lived side by side with the woman he loved from the bottom of his heart. Throughout his life, there were no more beautiful memories, other than with her. His mind continued to wander, a cheerful smile, visible on his calm face.
Meanwhile, out there, in the darkness of the night sky, which was no longer dark, because the light of the stars continued to twinkle without stopping. Making the night silent but not too tense. Until a star suddenly shot quickly from its perch in the sky. The star shot like a meteor, so fast, leaving a trail of tails like white clouds, in a line in the sky. Until the star plunged into a luxurious mansion residence in the mountain valley, Kendric's residence. The moment the star hit the luxurious mansion, the light flared for a moment, making the atmosphere around the house bright, unfortunately no one witnessed the Menomena. Until the light dims and disappears.
***
A woman stands at the window of the house, looking with a sweet smile on her tiny but sexy lips. She continues to stand there, looking happily, the atmosphere outside the house. From the outside it is clear, the house she is standing now, is a simple tiny house, the only one standing firmly in the middle of the mountains. Surrounded by green, shady and cool trees.