Rose POV
I got woken up by my phone alarm to get to work early in the morning I stretched my hand to the bedside where my phone was and I turned it off. Then I was about to stretch myself when I felt an arm holding me close at first I thought I probably imagined but when I looked I found Gabriel still laying beside me. I didn't thought he'll really stay the whole night with me but i was very happy he did, as I looked at his closed eyes planning to steal a glance at him I saw the corner of his lips going up in a smirk and the next second his eyes opened slowly and I found myself captivated into his enchanting Sapphire eyes.
- Morning sunshine!
He said in a sweet tone that made my heart skip a beat and I blushed slightly averting my gaze and escaping from the spell his eyes caught me into.
- M-Morning
I said shyly stuttering as he chuckled and withdrawn his arm, I felt so empty the moment he did and I longed to be in his arms again but reality hited me and I got up, i had work today and I couldn't waste the time. I went to the bathroom to refresh myself and brush my teeth, when I came back I didn't expected to see him still in the room, he was now sitting on the edge of the bed but the bed was neat again and as he was the only present in the room I supposed he did it so I thanked him warmly.
- Thank you, you shouldn't have bothered I would have made the bed myself
He waved his hand in dismissal saying warmly:
- There's no need to thank me for such trivial matters it was a pleasure to make it.
I looked at him for a few moments he was wearing his sleep robe still but I couldn't help but notice how good he looked in it and now I wondered why was he wearing such a nice robe for sleep? Is that what angels wear or it just feels comfortable for him? I made a mental note to ask him later and stopped from admiring the fine gentlemen that was sitting on my bed looking at me with a playfull smile.
- So are you going to stay there and look at me like this the whole time? Don't you have important stuff to take care of?
I couldn't help but ask when I saw he wasn't moving from there. He simply smiled resting his head on the back of his hand lazily.
- Can't I stay here?
He asked playfully, his sermed in a weirdly good mood today but I also felt rested and i remembered the dream I had after he came to sleep with me. I dreamed he took me in a nice garden among colorful flowers. His smile in the dream was so charming, so honest and full of love but he will never looked at me that way in the best case he only sees me as a little sister. I realized I stared a bit too much at him when I saw his smile widening and I quickly averted my gaze making my way towards the closet.
- Everything alright dear Rose?
He asked me in his playfull tone as i passed the bed.
- Yes yes i just got lost in thoughts
I told him with a sweet smile and quickened my pace to the closet where before he could say anything else, I closed the door behind me and stayed there leaning on the door a few moments recollecting myself. Then I changed in my usual plain pink blouse and black comfy pants. I was going to be at work so there was no need to wear something more nicer as I'll be in my uniform anyways. When I got out I looked around shyly thinking that maybe he left so I let a sigh of relief when I didn't saw him on the bed anymore, I stopped in front of the dressing table and I took the hairbrush from beside the mirror. I started brushing my hair that was a little tangled and I struggled for a bit when I heard his voice from behind:
- Do you need help with that?
I looked in the mirror and I saw him in the armchair he ate last night with a tray of food on the table, I was so shocked to see him and I thought how come I didn't noticed him earlier? I thought he left. Because I didn't answered him he got up and made his way towards me he was no longer in his sleep robe and it made me wonder how does he changes so fast, he was behind me in just a few steps and he was about to take the hairbrush from my hand when I came back to my senses and turned to face him.
- No need I can handle it!
I blurted out nervously and he chuckled amused by my reaction. I continued to brush my hair struggling for a bit and he stretched his hand to help me but I made a step back while he did one further. He was so close that i felt his warmth and I stopped into the dressing table. He was about to come closer when someone knocked on the door and i took my chance to finish brushing my hair and I left the hairbrush back to its place putting some distance between us. He left out a sigh and the door opened revealing one of the guards, a tall guy with neat cinnamon brown hair and hazel eyes that I never seen before.
- My Lord , Miss Rose
He bowed his head respectfully upon seeing Gabriel and greeted me with a smile. He seemed genuine and nice compared with Elijah.
- What is it?
Gabriel asked him waiting for his explanation.
- I just wanted to announce Miss Rose the car is ready wherever she needs to go as per your instruction my lord.
He said respectfully stealing another glance of me. That did not go unnoticed by Gabriel who had a stern face now.
- That wasn't necessary i was here I was about to tell her that, she's going after eating breakfast. If that's all you're dismissed.
He said firmly as the guy bowed again and left. I looked at the exchange confused why did he seemed so affected by the way the guard looked at me? I brushed It off thinking maybe it was just my imagination he didn't had reasons to be like this when I noticed he turned to face me again with his warm expression.
- Have a sit, you're not going until you have breakfast
He said and I looked at him surprised. I wasn't feeling that hungry so I thought to decline his offer.
- Thank you for your concern but I don't want to be late, I'll eat at lunch.
- Rose, you're not going anywhere until you finish eating
He said more firmly this time. I looked at him trying to read why is he so determined but as I was trying to figure out he came closer and gently pushed me towards the armchair so i had no choice but to obey as I felt the tingles surround me and I sat down sighing, he smiled pleased and placed the plate with eggs, toast bread and bacon pieces in front of me completed with a cup of wild strawberries tea. Then he sat down as well and we started eating, I couldn't help the memories from last night and how he hold me close so I stole a glance at him fortunately he seemed focused on his food and I started hoping I wont be late for my job, Mister Anthony won't be happy and the mansion was way more far then my apartment that's why instead of my usual alarm at 8 I set it an hour earlier, is gonna take one hour with the car to get there in the best possible case if is not traffic.
- What's on your mind?
He asked me getting my attention and I blushed slightly.
- I was just hoping I wont be late
I told him with a smile, I didn't wanted him to know I was also thinking at how charming he looked when he was sleeping, I brushed the thoughts away and we finished eating.
- Don't worry you won't be late.
He said with a knowing smile that put me on thoughts. After we finished we went out of the room as I took my bag and I realized I forgot to prepare something to eat at lunch and I froze instantly.
- Rose? What's wrong?
He said with a concerned expression and I looked at him he distracted me and I forgot to get something for lunch!
- You distracted me! I forgot to prepare something to take for lunch!
I blurted out unconsciously and I covered my mouth after. What was I doing? I can't just rise my voice and blame him! It not his fault is mine, I forgot! He seemed to read my thoughts and smiled softly.
- You won't need it
He said firmly but warmly as I looked at him confused, he leaded me on the hallways without adding anything else.
- What do you mean?
- You'll have to wait and see
He said with his sweet smile. Soon we got out of the mansion, the car was waiting with Elijah resting on the car door and Lucas standing close to him. They seemed to have been in a conversation but stopped very recently as Elijah expression seemed more irritated then usual and Lucas sending him a glare. I didn't knew what happened between them but I kinda didn't wanted to deal with Elijah so early in the morning and I slowed my pace following Gabriel close behind. He noticed what I did and gently hugged me by my arm to bring me back in pace with him. We stopped in front of the two angels and I was trying my best to avoid looking at Elijah while Gabriel was looking at him seemingly expecting something, I could feel tension building up but thankfully Lucas broke it by greeting us the moment we stopped:
- My Lord, Miss Rose good morning!
He had now a beaming smile that could melt any heart and bowing his head to Gabriel so i smiled in acknowledgement. Elijah took a standing position and bowed his head to his lord greeting him as well then he turned to face me and I felt his cold green eyes piercing straight through me. All I wanted in this moment was to just slide past him and hide into the car as his eyes were sending shivers on my spine so I lowered my head to escape his gaze. I glanced with the corner of my eye at Gabriel he had a stern expression waiting something then I heard Elijah speaking, I was fidgeting nervously with my fingers grasping the edge of my blouse.
- Miss Rose I apologize for my behavior the day before, I hope you can forgive me.
His tone seemed a bit forced to sound somewhat gentle but I could feel he didn't actually meant it, he wasn't actually sorry but I mustered a fake smile to not get him in more troubles and just get it over with so we can just leave.
- That's alright, you're forgiven.
I still avoided looking up at him so I looked at Gabriel instead asking him hoping to get out of this situation as fast as possible:
- Can we please leave? I don't want to be late
He didn't seemed very satisfied but he sighed and smiled warmly as he opened the door for me. I entered the car followed by Lucas and then him and Elijah joined us from the other side. The air felt much heavier the moment Elijah stepped in and I did my best to avoid looking at him, I needed to stay away from this one angel.
Soon the car started and there was silence in the car I could feel Elijah glaring at me from tine to time and that made me nervous as I had my hands hidden behind my bag grasping it tightly.
Elijah POV
The morning started well with some warm up exercises unfortunately the peace of this new day was about to be ruined when I had to accompany my lord and that human girl, he insisted on taking her there personally and after yesterday I knew I had to apologize if I wanted him to let me ride with them. His safety was my priority but I just disliked that human girl and I couldn't understand why was he so determined to get her help, is supposed to be just a simple alliance but she receives extra attention from him for whatever reason. I never seen my lord interested in many women before and that made me feel uncertain I didn't wanted that weak human to hurt him but if she did i'll make sure to make her regret it. Walking those hallways to get to Lucas room I kept hearing the other angels talking about the human girl who was now living here and how the lord seems extremely warm with her. Our rooms were next to each other on the other hallway close to the Lord room as we were the ones to rush first at his side if needed and I was outside for the training. The other angels that saw her were talking about how cute she looks and I rolled my eyes as others were saying they would love to catch a glimpse of her. What was so special about her anyways? She had some healing abilities that's all that was special and the reason why our lord was interested in her. I found Lucas who finished his breakfast, i already ate myself, and I took him to was for them outside.
As we were waiting at the car, I was leaning on it and he approached me, I knew he wanted to talk about the entire situation.
-Elijah?
He said and I turned my attention to him, from his expression I felt I knew what was this conversation gonna be about and i already didn't liked it.
- What's going on with you these days?
- I don't know what you're talking about
I told him trying to avoid the subject and averting my attention.
- Elijah I know you better then this and you know exactly what I mean.
He said in a serious tone he rarely uses so i turned my attention back to him.
- Don't you think you're too harsh on her? You didn't even gave her a chance.
He continued using his warm tone again
- I don't need to
I simply answered him
- Don't be like this! She's a nice girl, she did nothing wrong to you or anyone else. I know youre not found on humans but you're being unfair now, judging her without even trying to get to know her at all.
He said seemingly upset
- How do you know she never hurt anyone? It could be a scheme to get under our skins and stabb us when we leave our guard down.
I stated firmly at which he threw me a look of disbelief.
- Elijah! Now you're just throwing accusations! This girl, Miss Rose, seems very genuine. Do you really think she'd be able to fool Gabriel if she were like you said? Our lord isn't dumb nor easy to fool he could easily feel her intentions!
Lucas stated defending her and I looked at him unconvinced.
- Maybe she's a very good actress who knows. Plus why would these creatures even be after her? She's a simple human, nothing special.
I told him trying to bring him back to reality, there was no way those creatures would want this human, why would they anyway?
- I don't know Elijah but it seems serious, if they are after her there might be something more about Miss Rose that we don't know yet.
I sighed frustrated, he was so stubbornly defending her and that annoyed me so i told him I frustration:
- Why do you keep defending her? We only know her for 2 days! Get your head out of the clouds Lucas! Our lord safety is our priority not her!
He threw me a sharp look and scolded me:
- You're exaggerating! She's a sweet girl but you're too blinded by your hatred to see that! Why won't you at least give it a try? Do you think Father would be happy of your behavior right now?
- Lucas!
I told him in a warning tone, I didn't liked arguing with him, he was my dearest friend and we rarely fought, I couldn't believe we are fighting over a small unimportant human.
- If you're not willing to be more mature and at least try to get to know her before judging her I won't talk to you anymore unless is necessary!
He said firmly and now I looked at him in disbelief
- You're bluffing! You can't be serios!
- I am very serious Elijah
He said firmly and stopped talking shifting his attention to the mansion
- You can't ignore me forever Lucas!
I told him but he ignored me. After a few moments later the 2 of them came out of the door and the moment she noticed me her expression changed abruptly and slowed her pace hiding behind our lord. I looked at her with disdain, this girl was a good actress but then he noticed and hugged her by the arm so I avoided to look in their direction, I was very annoyed right now after the argument with Lucas. Why was he so interested in her? Could it be she had put a spell on him? I was going to find out sooner or later I'll make sure of that.
When they stopped he looked at me expectantly, I knew he wanted me to apologize to her if I wanted to ride with them. Lucas greeted them happily and she smiled at him in acknowledgement then I greeted my lord as well but his gaze on me made me feel uncomfortable so I turned to face her, her eyes widened and I think I saw a glimmer of fear for a few moments but she lowered her head the next moment and I wasn't sure if I seen it right. I forced myself to sound less bitter and I apologized even though I didn't felt like what I did was wrong:
-Miss Rose I apologize for my behavior the day before, I hope you can forgive me.
She mustered a smile but it didn't reached her eyes, I don't know if she was able to feel that I wasn't in fact sorry but she only said that's is alright and I'm forgiven, she seemed very nervous though still avoiding to look at me. What was she doing? Well it didn't really fazed me until she turned to look at our lord and asked if we could leave as she didn't wanted to be late. I felt like she actually just wanted to get out of this situation and tried to avoid dealing with me, I felt even more suspicious now maybe I was getting onto something and I was going to show our lord and my friend that maybe she isn't as innocent as she seems. He didn't seemed satisfied with the outcome but he let it slide and sighed opening the door for her smiling sweetly.
After we got into the car she kept looking outside, I felt like is because of me for whatever reason so I threw her a glare from time to time, she looked nervous slightly trembling. Her behavior didn't go unnoticed by our lord who looked at her with concern. At a moment he even reached to hold her hand, the moment he did that I could see her body relaxing and now I was confused I knew his energy has a calming effect but that felt different so I looked at Lucas who also looked concerned about her.
- What do you think is going on between them?
I mindlinked Lucas trying to get some answers but he didn't answered me at first he was really ignoring me.
- Lucas please talk to me!
I tried again and he threw me a sharp glare but at least he answered:
- I don't know she wasn't like this the day before, she was more calmer. I think he's just trying to help her calm down.
After that he didn't said anything anymore and I went back at glaring from time to time at her but she kept her attention outside the window.
Rose POV
Soon we finally arrived at the restaurant and i couldn't wait to get out of here, Gabriel helped me a lot to keep cool and bear Elijah glares by holding my hand as the tingles surrounded me and I relaxed I still don't understand how can I feel at ease and relaxed with him but I was glad this time.
I got out of the car and said my good byes thanking him for the ride:
- Thank you again for the ride. Have a nice day my lord, Lucas and... Elijah..
I told the first 2 with a smile but then my smile faded as I looked at Elijah who was still glaring with cold eyes and I turned around getting inside the restaurant. I couldn't shake the image of Elijah cold eyes from my mind, I really don't understand why dud he seemed to dislike me so much but then I heard Lucy and all my worries washed away in an instant.
- Rosy! I'm so happy to see you!
Lucy hugged me and I hugged her back telking her happily:
- I'm very happy to see you too Lucy!
After we hugged we went to the lockers and changed to our uniforms.
- So how was the first night at the mansion?
Lucy asked with sparkling eyes that made me smile.
- Well it was quite good, he gave me a the room of a queen!
I told her genuinely happy and I started describing her the room, the big bed, the fireplace, the dressing table, the closet, the armchairs and the neat bath. She listened attentively and smiled in delight hearing that he gave me such a wonderful room.
- Anything interesting that happened there?
She says with a wink and I got her hint, I chuckled amused and told her:
- Nothing inappropriate, but..
- But?
She asked looking at me expectantly
- You know the white blouse I saw yesterday?
- Yes I remember it was very pretty but expensive. What about it?
She said recalling the memories from yesterday.
- He took it for me, it was in the bag.
I said, I still couldn't believe he did that for me
- He did? Really? Wow Rosy he seems to really pay attention to the things you like!
She said in amazement and I chuckled brushing it off:
- Im sure he just tried to be nice that's all.
- Rosy I'm sure is not just that, a man would pay attention to what you like only if he's really into you
She said trying to convince me
- He just probably just liked it as well and tried to be nice let's not think to much into this
I brushed It off again and she sighed.
- Anything else?
She asked with curiosity.
- Well he took dinner with me in the room
I said blushing slightly and her smile widened.
- How was it?
- It was quite nice actually and this morning he insisted that I should have breakfast and he didn't let me prepare myself something for lunch
I said with a sigh recalling what he said while my friend chuckled amused.
- Maybe he plans to come bring you lunch
She said with a wink and I chuckled saying:
- I don't think so
Then I recalled my nightmare and I became gloomy, Lucy noticed and asked me concerned:
- What happened Rosy? Are you alright?
- I had another nightmare last night...
I told her staring at the ground, Lucy knows about my nightmares even though i bever told her what was actually happening in them, there are some times when they haunt me by showing up continously a few nights in a row or even pouring one after another in only one night. We had sleepovers at each other from time to time and there were a few times when the nightmares didn't showed me any mercy the entire night. Lucy looked at me concerned and hugged me for comfort.
- Was it that bad?
I nodded my head keeping quiet.
- How did he reacted?
She asked worried and I recalled the way he came at me and comforted me, he even accepted to sleep with me even though he could have easily left as it wasn't really his responsibility, that made my cheeks warm up a little and I told her that and she grinned at me giving a knowing look.
After our conversation we got to work and it was already almost lunch when the clients started talking about some interview, I looked at Lucy but she looked at me as confused when Mister Anthony appeared out of nowhere and turned on the TV on a channel where it showed up an interview with the title "The Lord came out of hiding reassuring the people that we are safe". There was indeed a video with Gabriel answering some questions from a reporter woman.