He'd find out about that later.
He stepped out of the bathroom to hear a sudden gasp from her.
She moved her both hands to close her eyes. A large chunk of his hair had fallen off.
"What happened?"
She asked still covering her eyes with her both hands.
He gave a hearty chuckle then spoke.
"Bunny, it's not like am totally naked. If you close your eyes like this, then what would you do if you see me naked!"
He asked amusement filled his face.
"Someone tried to play dirty with you by placing a hair removal in your water. But lady luck was on your side today, the water wasn't connected. In the process of finding out what the liquid was, my hair fell out"
He deadpanned.
Hearing him, her mind softened, she now placed her hands down to see him.
'He's in this condition because of me'
Her heart tugged a bit at that realization.
He stared at her, trying to decipher her expression.
She looked at him with pity.
"Am sorry you had to go through that because of me"
She said feeling bad.
"I didn't do it for you, I did it because the king asked me to"
He quickly spoke, he didn't want her to feel bad for him. Infact no one had ever felt bad for him since he could remember.
But here she was feeling bad.
What a bunny, he thought.
"Take the cloth you'll be wearing today together with your towel. I'll take you to where you'll have your bath"
He deadpanned.
Even with his hair missing, he still wanted to help her.
A lump hooked in her throat. The only way to let it out was to cry.
Her eyes welled up, but then she quickly turned.
"Thank you, I'll do that"
She didn't want him to see her vulnerable side.
She picked up a gown and her towel, then a black beanie.
"Here, cover your head"
She stretched her hand offering him the beanie.
His lips twitched. She looked so....
Vulnerable now.... So... Alluring.
His gaze fell upon her lips, so supple.
Imagining how they'd taste in his, made his throat clench.
"Am fine, you don't have to feel pity for me"
He deadpanned.
"Pity? No. Am just doing what I feel is right. I think you're also doing what you deem right by taking me to a place where I'll have my bath"
She shrugged. She wasn't going to let him think she cared.
He took the beanie from her and wore it on his head.
"Let's go then"
He grabbed her hand which made her heart skip a bit hereby leading to a gulp.
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"So, Nicola, any news?"
Linda asked the maid in front of her.
"I think it was a failure my princess, the water wasn't connected. I just found out few minutes ago and decided to come to you"
Nicola said feeling apologetic.
"What?"
Linda became red due to anger.
"Get out"
She yelled and Nicola ran out.
"You think you can escape from me Cecilia. This is the least I can do. You, wait for me"
She yelled frustrated.
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He led her to a building far from hers.
"Go in, have your bath"
He said pointing in the direction of a door.
She smiled and went to the door with her towel.
She had her bath and was about to come out when she realized she left her gown and underwear outside.
Her heart raced.
'How will I tell him?'
Is he even waiting.
She bit her lip.
Her pant, garter, bra, socks and dress was outside with him.
Her face flushed with the thought of him seeing her underwears.
God. She face palmed herself.
What would I do now.
"Umm, Zach, can you help with my things just open the door a bit and I'll..."
But before she could continue, he opened the door wide.
He started at her, his gaze burning her.
The water droplets stuck to her skin making her glitter.
Her wet hair flowed down her shoulders, her tensed face, tiny legs, and the thought that she was naked with only a piece of towel covering her made his throat tighten.
The towel was short, only passing her private part a bit and it exposed her thighs very well.
"My clothes"
She softly said biting her lips.
He could see her flushed face, he knew she was embarrassed.
"What a shy Bunny"
His voice now became husky and it sent chills down her spine.
"I don't like the way you classify these as just clothes. Your pants, garter and bra is in my hand"
He said again, his voice alluring. It made he gulp.
"What a lacy pant"
He said running his hands on the pant.
Then all of a sudden, he smelt the pant.
Her face flushed deep even to her neck.
Was he always this shameless.
"Smells new"
He said now looking at her.
Her brows furrowed, and his lips twitched in amusement.
Then he handed her the clothes and left her alone.
She felt really embarrassed. Her heart was still racing.