Iris POV:
I hummed and rolled over.
My eyes slightly opened and met with darkness.
I squinted my eyes and released a deep breath.
I looked around, sleepily.
"AAAH!"
A scream erupted by my lips, afraid.
I crawled back on the bed, clutching the blanket on my naked body.
My back touched the headboard and I rubbed my eyes and looked in front of me clearly.
My chest heaved, my heart beat pounding inside my chest.
"Mini"
His voice echoed in the room.
Ace," I whispered, looking at him, afraid.
He was leaning on a table which was placed in front of our bed.
Only a gray sweatpant stayed on his hips, and a lit cigarette stayed on his lips.
Because of the darkness, I couldn't see his face clearly.
What time is it," I asked, fisting the sheets, tightly.
I was just wearing a skirt.
2 in the morning," his voice came out huskily.
I gulped and got out of the bed.
My hands covered my chest and I looked around.
Where is my shirt?
What happened," he asked.
Um..er..w-washroom," I murmured.
Don't go there," he said, not moving from that place.
I looked at him, confused.
What is there?
Why," I questioned, my feet involuntarily walking towards the bathroom.
I opened the door and went inside.
My breath got stuck in my throat when I saw the bathroom.
Blood on the sink, the shower glass walls had blood droplets, and his dress on the hamper was covered in mud and blood.
Mini, don't look at it," he murmured.
I closed the door and I felt my hands trembling.
He straightened his posture and I ran towards my bed.
Covering my body with the blanket.
My eyes focused on the blanket, I couldn't look at him.
I sucked in a breath and exhaled through my mouth.
It's okay, it's okay.
My eyes burned in tears, my chest felt tight, my hands trembling.
Baby, don't cry," he emerged from the darkness stealing my breath away.
His hair covered his eyes, his body looked hard, the carved ink on his body bulging as he breathed.
He looked dangerous.
A man was annoying me so much, I killed him," he paused, stroking his temple.
And I wanted to see you, hear your voice so, I came as fast as I could but you were asleep already. So I freshened up and forgot to clean the blood," he went back and leaned on the table.
That means…
You were watching me sleep," I asked, my hands trembling inside the blanket.
Yeah, it calms me," he said.
I wrapped my body and tried to make the headboard swallow me.
You're scaring me, Ace," I spoke, breathing heavily.
He stood silent. I could feel his eyes on me, staring at me, intensely.
How was your dinner," he asked.
I nod, silently.
Look at me," his voice came out roughly.
I shook my head, sniffing.
Why? Because of the blood or you think I'm gonna hurt you now," he asked with a tinge of coldness in his voice.
I stayed silent and gulped.
Sleep," I asked, calming myself.
He's not Ace. Not my Ace.
The tears rolled down my cheeks and I wiped it away quickly.
He went towards the couch and sat there silently, throwing the cigarette in the dustbin.
I closed my eyes, clearing my thoughts.
The image was repeating inside my mind.
I bit my lips and sobbed.
Please, don't cry," he said, emotionlessly.
I wiped my tears and sniffed.
W-Why are y-you awake," I asked.
A shaky breath left my lips and my throat felt dry.
Can't sleep," he murmured, his chest rose up and fell slowly.
W-Why," I asked, rubbing my wet eyes.
He hummed and shook his head.
I bit my lips and got out of the bed.
Don't, stay away from me," he said, running his hands through his locks.
Why," I asked, sitting on my bed, nervously.
I am drunk," he paused and looked at me.
His hair was removed from his face, revealing his dark eyes with yellow freckles.
I will hurt you, baby and I don't want that," he said, leaning on the couch.
Why would... you hurt me," I asked.
Everything told me to shut up and sleep but I couldn't.
A chuckle left his lips and he looked at me.
Because I am made to hurt everyone," he said, looking at me.
I leaned back on the headboard, releasing a shaky breath.
Why do you think.. you will hurt me now," I asked.
Because I am drunk. I will do something and it will give you pain, unbearable pain," he murmured.
What will you... do," I asked, curiously.
Maybe I could carve my name on your back with a blade and lick the blood off your body," he paused, stealing my breath away, scaredly.
Just kidding, baby," he chuckled and hummed.
I want to make love to you," he mumbled, looking at me, softly.
I want to feel your hands on my body, hear your little moans, and whimpers," he sighed and shook his head.
But I will not, you know why," he asked.
Because I don't want to forget it. Whenever I touch you I want to be fully sober and carve every single movement on the back of my mind, on my heart," he paused.
And I will hurt you, if I start I will not stop even if you beg me, scream at me, hit me to stop. I couldn't stop. I could hurt you," he said.
I gulped and rubbed my eyes.
You can't hurt me," I whispered.
He smiled at me, softly.
Ace," I pat my hand on the bed.
Mini, you're such a fool," he murmured.
Please," I begged.
As much as I fear him, I still love him. I want his warmth, his touch.
He shook his head and stood up.
I lay down on the bed and he lay beside me, staring at the ceiling.
Why did you kill him," I asked, turning towards him.
He smiled and looked at me.
Sleep, Mini," he said, gazing at my eyes.
I want to hug you," I said, selfishly.
As much as I should go away from him, I couldn't even, now I want him. It's bad.
He turned towards me and extended his hand towards my face.
But his hands stopped in the air, just an inch away from my cheeks.
I don't want to hurt you, baby," he murmured and withdrew his hand.
Ok, but can you sleep here.. instead of on the couch," I pleaded.
He stayed silent and stood up.
Please," I whimpered and felt my eyes getting moist, again.
His body lay on the couch, his eyes again stuck on me.
"Why?" I asked, curling inside the blanket.
He stayed silent, just staring at me softly.
I sighed and felt my eyes getting drowsy.
Sleep, we can talk in the morning," he uttered, softly.
Will you sleep," I asked, looking at him.
He hummed, his hands fiddling with our pendant.
And just like that, my eyes closed despite my efforts of trying to open them.
Ace POV:
I emerged from the closet.
Today was Sunday. So, I could spend my day with my Mini, all fucking day.
I wore a loose black shirt, and sweatpants and let my hair loose.
It was 9 in the morning. Too late.
I went inside the kitchen and saw my Mini back turned towards me.
A yelp left her lips as I leaned down putting my hands on the counter, trapping her.
Morning," I smelled her intoxicated scent which made me kneel before her.
Gosh, her smell makes me crazy.
Ace, we need to..t-talk," she murmured.
I hummed, putting my hand inside her top.
She was wearing a full-sleeved top and flared jeans.
About..last night," she uttered, making me sigh.
I killed a man, end of discussion," I said, kissing her neck.
Why did you kill him, I want the truth not a childish reason," she paused, making me amused. Clever girl.
You were not drunk for the first time and you touched me whenever you got drunk but last night you didn't. Why?" she uttered, turning towards me.
What is happening with you," she asked, I could see worry and sadness in her eyes.
I backed away and leaned on the counter, folding my hands against my chest.
She looked down, biting her lips.
Look at me," I said, coldly.
She looked at me, fiddling with her fingers, anxiously.
The man whom I killed was a mole. I killed him so brutally then I found out he traded my business details to some other man and woman so it just made me more frustrated," I paused.
Her eyes looked at me emotionlessly.
When I came home, I was afraid I would hurt you too," I murmured.
I can't tell her the real reason. Not yet.
She sighed, her brows furrowed, lost in her thoughts.
My breath stopped when she hugged me tightly.
Don't ever do that again," she paused and looked up.
If you want to kill, then kill but don't take that inside the home," she said.
Call me selfish or stupid but I want you, your hugs and kisses and e-everything," she uttered, burying her face inside my chest.
Ok," I wrapped my hand around her, smiling.
I still remember her face when she saw the bathroom last night.
Terrified, fearful, nauseous.
Let's not talk about it, anymore," I murmured, tilting her face upward.
She nodded, rubbing her eyes.
I missed you," I bent down, kissing her, gently.
She kissed me back, gripping my shirt.
Did you meet Jenna," I asked, irritatingly.
If I know she is going to Antonio's house I would say a fucking NO.
But I was busy with some quarrels in the East Coast branch, so I didn't dig into it that much.
All I know is that Hudson was taking her out because someone invited his family for dinner.
She hummed, peaking my temple.
I thought she would be angry, or furious, maybe jealous too after knowing about Jenna.
But she was looking at me softly.
Her lips touched mine, fingers tugging on my beard and the other hand gripped my nape.
I groaned when I couldn't kiss her properly.
Her height differences sometimes irritate me.
I picked her up and put her on the counter, roughly.
Our kiss still connected as we sucked each other's lips.
You remember what's today," she gasped, heavily.
I frowned, my hands stroking her soft skin. I love soft skin.
A normal day," she murmured, kissing my eyes.
I smiled and nodded.
Looks like you planned everything," I murmured, kissing her palms.
She nodded and gently pushed me away.
Let's go," she said, joining our hands.
I am not ready," I said, looking at my appearance.
It's Sunday, you don't have to look like a 5-star meal every day," she deadpanned.
Well, you do look cuddly in this dress," she said, nudging my chest.
She dragged me outside the house, bouncing excitedly.
A fucking Gray motor scooter.
She put on a helmet and offered me one.
Ah..You know how to ride it," I asked, taking the helmet from her hand.
Yes of course," she said, sitting on it, smiling wide.
Gosh, she looked adorable.
I sat behind her, awkwardly.
Ok, grab me tightly," she said, aloud and started the scooter.
.
.
.
Mini," I murmured, putting my head on her shoulder.
ACE! Put on your helmet," she exclaimed.
People put on helmets if they ride on a motorcycle," I kissed her neck.
We are riding in a motorcycle," she said.
Baby! Even a cycle has overtaken us," I grumbled under my breath.
YAH! I am riding a motorcycle after years so you know..," she confessed.
I rolled my eyes.
After what feels like years we arrived in front of a little hideous house surrounded by markets and crowds.
I got out and she struggled to balance the scooter.
I chuckled and helped her.
So, what's..," she started to drag me inside, greeting everyone.
Like every single person inside the house.
She unlocked a room and went inside.
OK…
Welcome home," she yelled and threw her hands in the air.
Today it's our home," she said, putting her handbag on an old mattress placed on the floor.
It's Sunday today, so as a normal human being," she paused.
We would spend time with our families, maybe go out and have fun," she said.
I sat beside her on the mattress, looking around the house.
It was too small, unlike the houses I have stayed in all these years.
She stood up opened a box, and took out a dress.
Here is your dress, and remote. Watch whatever you want and I will cook for you," she said.
Changing room," I asked.
Changing room! We are not that rich to build room for everything," she snickered.
Wear the dress inside the bathroom or bedroom," she pushed me, gently inside the small bedroom.
A little bed in the middle of the room and a small table. That's it.
I disrobed myself and wore the dress.
A black shirt with jeans and pants. The colors were lightly faded.
My breath got stuck when I saw Iris wearing a frock and an apron.
I could see her from here, standing in front of a stove, cooking.
A tiny hall from where I could see the kitchen and the bedroom.
The color in the walls was faded, and a table fan with a small television.
I went towards Iris, perplexed.
What do I do," I asked, leaning on the cracked counter.
Well, a normal family would stay at home till evening and will go out after the sun comes down because," she paused and looked at me.
Who wants to roam in sweat and who likes to roam in the afternoon," she shrugged.
So, what will we do in the meantime," I asked, eating a chopped carrot inside a bowl.
Relax Ace, you can do whatever you want here," she said, smiling at me.
Watch sports, talk with neighbors, do your hobbies, and sleep anything," she said.
I nodded and went towards the mattress and sat down.
What the hell!
These channels still exist.
I don't remember when was the last time I saw a movie or sports.
I put on the cricket match, highlights.
.
.
.
.
SHIT!," I palmed my face when he missed the ball.
I could have caught that, Fucking punk.
Iris put the food on the floor, chuckling.
Ok, lunch ready," she said, wiping her hands on a towel.
She sat beside me and I looked at the foods she made.
What is this," I asked, changing the channel.
Curd rice with fried chicken," she said.
I didn't know you could eat these two together," I said.
I turned off the TV when I couldn't find anything good except the sports channel.
My mom used to give me this when we ran out of vegetables. Cheap and tasty," she said, serving it on a steel plate.
I hummed.
Eat," she said, turning the TV on.
Fucking hell! How in the hell did she find this channel?
50 First Dates, never heard of this movie.
My eyes were searching for a spoon.
No spoon, use your hands," she said, eating her food.
Ok," I ate with my hands.
I used to eat with my hands when I stayed in the village.
We ate our lunch silently staring at the TV something laughing and exchanging glances.
A loud burp erupted from her stomach and she patted her stomach, proudly.
Come on, you have to burp if not then how will I know you enjoyed my food," she said, licking her fingers clean.
I chuckled and shook my head.
She huffed.
I stood up.
Woah, Woah sit down," she stood up, hurriedly.
I want to wash my hands," I said, sitting down.
Sh..," she shushed me and went inside the kitchen carrying our dirty plates.
She came back with a bowl containing water.
Wash your hands in this," she said.
I looked at her bewildered.
But she took the remaining food inside the kitchen.
I washed my hands in the water and she handed me a towel.
Here," she gave me a bowl.
Fruit custard," she said, sat beside me.
I like the movie," I said, eating.
My eyes widened. It was delicious. It is delicious.
Who's house is this," I asked, leaning on the wall comfortably and eating.
My parents," she said.
I looked at her, frowning.
After my father lost his job, we moved here," she said, looking at the TV.
3 people in this little house," I asked, surprised.
Yeah," she chuckled and nodded.
We stayed silent, lost in our thoughts.
She went inside the kitchen, washing the dirty utensils.
Even after living with me, she was the same girl.
She would wash her clothes, wash dishes, and make our bed every morning.
Even the maid would do it freely for her but she would do it by herself.
A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.
Stop," I said when I saw Iris going towards the door.
I took out my gun and stood in front of the door…