Louis smiled to himself as Kathryn wrapped the bandage around his wrist.
“Are you feeling any better?” She asked him as she tucked her hair behind her ear which made him admire her even more.
“Yes I am” he told her and she smiled before using a scissor to cut the rest of the bandage off and then taking the bandage to the cupboard.
“Get some rest, you’ll be better soon ” she said as she poured him some water in a glass before handing it over to him with some painkillers.
“Thanks” he told her with a smile as he took the painkillers.
She inhaled deeply before going to sit beside him, ” I’m very sorry” she told him as she sighed
“What are you sorry about? You didn’t do anything to me” he told her. He clearly knew what she was apologizing for but he wanted to converse with her, he wanted her to take very long time in the room so that when she came out, Daniel would be worried sick about what was happening in the room.
She stared at him, she knew what he was trying to do, she was not born yesterday after all. She shook her head, “nothing, just get some rest and if you need anything, do let me know” she told him with a smile as she got off the bed.
He rolled his eyes secretly, he didn’t want her to know that he rolled his eyes. “Of course, thanks for this” he told her as he continued to have a sip of the juice she’d brought for him.
“Alright then, I’ve got to go” she told him with a smile as she walked out of the room.
Immediately she left the room, he put his hand on his chest as he fell back to the bed, a naughty smile on his face. “Wow Daniel, it is now I know what you see in this girl that makes you head over hills in love with her that you won’t ever share her with me” he said to himself as he bit his lower lip.
He sighed as he kept the juice on the table, “beauty with brains and care, that’s all in one” he said to himself. “I want her and I shall have her” he told himself as he had a cracker.
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“Kathryn listen to me” Daniel told her as she walked into the room.
“And why should i? Why should I listen to you?” She asked him as she folded her hands against her chest.
“Because Louis isn’t who you think he is. He…”
“For goodness sake, I don’t care about Louis, I don’t give a damn about it. All I care about is you and your reputation” she told him and his eyes softened.
Hearing her say she didn’t care about Louis but about him and his reputation brought a certain level of peace to his heart. “How is that?” He asked her.
“Don’t you get it? Louis has come here which means his protection is now your concern. How he looks, how well fed he is and every other thing about him all depends on you and I’m sure, the media now knows of this so they’ll be monitoring him. Your business partners might also be monitoring him because they want to know how well you handle your family so they can know what to expect of you ” she told him and he pulled her by the waist, closer to himself.
“So you’re saying, all these things have been thought out by you, my little seductress” he said and she chuckled.
“Of course, as your bodyguard and assistant, it is my duty to make sure my boss isn’t responsible for the company’s clash especially when he is a fool” she said and they both chuckled as he tucked her hair behind her ear.
“Am I really a fool?” He asked with a smirk on his face as he bent his head so his lips was on her ear and she closed her eyes, again, how was she the one supposed to seduce and make him fall for her when she was the one always getting affected by his touch?
Not wanting to fall any more, she pushed him away and chuckled, “you’re a fool, no one’s taking it away from you” she told him and he smiled to himself.
He had never felt so much relief in his whole life than knowing now that her scolding him, not wanting to speak to him and taking care of Louis was because she wanted him to be happy.
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“Brother, where is Kathryn?” Louis asked as he looked around with a naughty smile on his face.
He had now recovered and was doing his best to get on Daniel’s nerves and Daniel knew what he was trying to do but remembering what Kathryn had told him, he kept his cool.
“She’s at the office, there is urgent work for her to do. Any problem?” He asked in his calmest voice and it angered Louis.
He wanted to see Daniel upset, he wanted Daniel to hit him again so he would be able to spend time with Kathryn again but it just seemed like Daniel wasn’t going to fall for it this time.
“Keeping calm huh? Trust me brother, you won’t look or sound this calm when I successfully take Kathryn from you” he said as he chuckled.
Daniel scoffed before speaking, “it’s not a crime to dream so yeah, keep dreaming ” he told Louis who chuckled
“I’ve got an idea” he said and Daniel raised his brows.
“What idea?” He asked.
“I challenge you to a sword fight, winner gets to keep Kathryn all for their self” he said and Daniel stared at him, abandoning his food to look at him.
He clenched his fists hard, gritted his teeth before speaking. “Kathryn isn’t a medal or some gift that you can win by winning a sword fight. My answer is no, there’ll be no sword fights” he said and Louis gave a mocking chuckle.
“You know bro, being scared to lose isn’t a crime. You’re just scared that should you agree, Kathryn will be won by someone stronger and more efficient than you could ever be!” Louis said and Daniel got up and slammed the table hard.
He was about to take his vexation out on Louis but then when he remebered what Kathryn had said and not wanting to take her care for granted, he inhaled, exhaled and then took his seat.
“Why don’t you get angry bro, take out some of your anger now Daniel because by the time I take Kathryn from under your nose and you can’t do anything to stop it,….” He chuckled, “remember Monica?”
Daniel was getting even more angered by this. “I’m filled now” he said as he got off the chair and walked upstairs but Louis wasn’t done with him yet, he followed him.
“What the heck do you want from me Louis?” He asked angrily.
“You know what I want Daniel so just give it to me”
“And what is it that you want from me?”
“Don’t play dumb Daniel, it doesn’t suit you. Give me what I want and I promise I won’t bother you ” he said and Daniel clenched his fists hard.
“If Kathryn is what you want then forget about it, I will never give her to anyone, let alone someone like you.” He said and made to leave when Louis stopped him by holding his hand.
“Remember what I did to you the last time?” Daniel asked coldly as Louis slowly took his hands off.
He didn’t want to show fear or that he was intimated when actually he was. Worst of all, Kathryn wasn’t home, she was at work and now, Daniel would be able to kill him and no one would be there to save him so he had to take his hands off.
“Good boy” Daniel commended.
“If you won’t let me have her then do me another favor ” he told Daniel who was slowly getting pissed.
He clenched his fists, he didn’t want to show Louis that his plan to annoy him was working well. “What is it?” He asked coldly.
“If you won’t give Kathryn to me, why don’t you let me enjoy her for one night? Just one night, me and Kathryn, alone in a room, doing what you must have been doing with her” he said and that was all it took to make Daniel furious.
“Louis!” He yelled as he gave Louis a resounding slap across the face.
Louis held on to his face as he stared at Daniel, anger filled in his eyes. This time, Kathryn was not here and he had lost his temper.
“You fool!” He yelled as he pushed Daniel off the railing.
“Aaaah!” Daniel gasped as he hit the floor hard.
Louis clenched his fists as he stared at Daniel. “I don’t give a damn” he said and walked out of there.