The Playboy's Bodyguard

Chapter 9

I never dreamed of running away from anything or anyone. But today, it has just happened right before my eyes.

Because of his fans I had to run, like I'm running for my dear life. My eyes went down to our entwined hands, before it moved of its own. I snatched my hand away from him.

"What's the problem?" he stopped and glanced at me.

"They are gone." I was not even really sure if no one is chasing us. Why my eyes wandering.

"We have to get going." I heard him sigh.

"Yeah, Your playtime is over." I looked at him.

It's too risky to go out in a public place, without crowd control. It supposed his stressed-free day but then we couldn't blame his fans too.

"Crap!" he snatched my left arm. "You're bleeding."

"Just a bruise." I told him and tried to pull my hand away from his. But he just tightened his hold.

"Just a bruise?" he looked iritated.

"Don't be exaggerated. It's far from my organ." I took a deep breath.

"How about this?" he sounded sarcastic when he placed my bruise arm onto my stomach.

"Jerk." I swatted his hand.

"Still. You got injured." he shook his head as he snatched back my arm. "Let me take care of your wound. Then let's go to the nearest hospital."

"So your fans will followed us there?" I looked away at his action, he took my arm near his lips as he blows on my bruise thinking he can blow the pain away. I slowly cleared my throat. "House, you have first aid kit there."

"Okay." he agreed but not bothering of letting go of my hand. Even we are making our way out.

"It hurts, Zero.." my face twisted. My wound was just a bruise, a small cut but if he's squeezing it hard like that then it still surged the pain.

"Aww, sorry." he suddenly let go.

We're just now reaching the parking. There are few fans wanted to get near him but a couple of security blocking them away. We managed to get to his car peacefully and he never dared to touch me again all the way to his house.

"Wait me here. I'll get the kit." he told me as soon as we get inside.

I nodded and did not argued with him. He felt guilty why he acted this way.

He left me and went to his room. The first aid kit must be there.

I scanned my cellphone and opened my e-mail. I got few updates from Elite. Perhaps it's about the concert details.

I placed down my cellphone when I saw him walking towards me. He sat near mine with medicine kit on his side.

"Your arm."

I did not make a move but he took my arm on him.

"I'll take care of my wound. And it was nothing." there's notthing to worry about it, it was just a small bruise.

"I got you now, d'you think I let go of you?" he c****d his head.

I sighed in defeat and let him nurse my wounds. In order to work with him in peace I have to mentally take note of one thing. That is to let him do whatever he wants.

"Just let me know if you need anything. Or if it still hurt." while cleaning up the mess.

"Okay. But seriously, you don't have to do this. It will be gone in no time."

He didn't answer me back instead he stared at me intently. "We haven't enjoyed this day." he sighed.

"Don't tell me you wanna break into that place again?" I asked and unconsciously looked at my bruise.

"Silly. What I mean is you. You didn't enjoy hanging out with me."

"It's alright. I'm not here to goofing around. You forgot that I am your bodyguard."

"Can you please stop dragging your job here? You're making me feel stupid and weak." he said with edge in his voice.

"But that's the reality."

"Whatever Axl." he turned his back on me.

"Wait Zero."

"What?" he snapped.

"You have a magazine shoot next day."

"I already know that."

I nodded at his back. "And Zero.." I forgot to tell him about one thing. He looked back at me annoyed. "Thank you for this." showing him my clean wounds.

His face became soft and I even saw glow in his eyes. "I should be the one thanking you. Thank you for hanging out with me, for playing street basketall." he smiled sincerely.

I nodded. I just did my part, my other job as his personal assistant. He needed it, he needs to relax and unwind a bit. It was hard to deal with moody Zero Abellioni.

I almost arched my brow to the pair. We're taking now a short break so they could have a time for retouching. Zero and this girl named Arianna. The said photoshoot isn't a group shot like I was expecting. It's only Zero with this starlet or rising whatsoever model to be.

The girl seemed amazed by him. Or should I say, has been starstruck to him. It happened so fast when we arrived here at the location and this girl never stopped "interrogating" him. And Zero, the womanizer Zero loved the attention he's got.

They seemed so engrossed at their own world and if it's not with the director shouting at them, then they would not stop flirting with each other.

And they are enjoying their time being together, as they're making their photoshoot more intimate. It's only a casual pose, not that sweet but because of their "Chemistry" as what the people here say. A lot of staff giggling about them and how look adorable they could be.

"Pack up!" their photographer shouted. "Zero and Arianna you have a zizzling chemistry. Can't wait to see the milestone of your career. Congratulations! And a job well done."

"Thank you Sheng!" the girl smiled widely.

"See you again to your next project together." before Sheng left them.

"Thank you for accepting this project." Arianna smiled at him.

"Don't mention it." Zero returned the smile.

They are not alone but it seemed they have this stockholme sydrome. Thinking that they were still at their own world.

"Thanks again." the girl said.

Finally they ended their farewell to each other. I thought they would never stop the parting ways speech.

"Are you sure your done?" asking Zero if he's really done.

"Yes and I'm drained. Cindy will take care of everything." we're heading out now.

"You forget the model."

"Arianna?"

"Do you have other model with you today?"

"Sassy." he grinned.

I was about to slap him by my not so harsh words when we both heard someone's voice behind. We both looked at the owner.

It was her.. the model.

"Arianna? You forgot something?" he faced her.

I crossed my arms. So their never ending farewell goodbyes weren't done there yet.

"My team has left me here alone." she awkwardly smiled at Zero. "They thought you'll going to drop me off to my condo."

"They left you here?" Zero asked.

"Yes. Is it okay if.. I.." she shyly twisted her fingers.

"I'm with Axl. My P/A. I don't think-" I cut him off.

"I'm fine. Drive her home." I turned around and walked out away from them. And even ignored him calling my name.

Even I was trying my hardest, there this time he's really getting on my nerves. Why he's so into girls? And why we always trapped into this kind of situation, either his crazy fans or girls who were blindly attracted and chasing him.

I was more like of a chaperone than a lady bodyguard here. Or only a paid security against his crazy girls.

I c****d my head. As if I do have a choice? But have to finish this "covert" mission.

I hailed this approaching cab. Unluckily I did not have here my bike with me when I only hitched with Zero. Lately I never used my own ride because of him, he insisted to use one car for my convenient.

The taxi has stopped and I get in. When I'm about to close its door, a pair of strong hands stopped me. My gaze up to the owner of those hands. That I shouldn't have done when I recognized him.

"Move." he opened the door and eased himself in.

"What are you doing here Zero?" my jaw dropped at him.

"Social Hub, Sir." he told the driver then paid attendtion on me "Why you leave?"

"Sir, drop me in BGC." I told the driver instead of answering him.

"Social Hub." said Zero.

"Are you guys together? Then stop pestering my taxi! You two get out of my car!" the driver told us while scratching his head.

"We are not together." I told the driver. "And please drop me off in BGC." if Zero have plans for tonight of going out somewhere, then I'm going home alone.

"Drop me at Social Hub, Sir." I glared him when he still insisting his place.

"Get out of my taxi! Out!" angrily the driver shouted at us.

I took a deep breath and used the other door to ease out. Then call again an empty cab approaching my way.

"Axl.."

"Go whereever you wanted to go Zero. I'm going home." I told him not even glancing at his direction.

"Are you stupid or are you forget-"

"Bullshit! I know! I know! You are paying me, and I am just your damn bodyguard." I blurted out my frustration. When he's around. I always forgot how to control my self.

"I doubt it if you really know that." he was knitting his brows when finally I faced him. "Like what have you said you are my bodyguard. Then why you suddenly left me there? Alone and defenseless."

I stopped and froze. s**t. What the f**k is wrong with me?

"Aren't you paid to secure me and be with me 24/7?" he was arching his brows now.

"I.. I'm sorry.." I facepalmed. Stupid Axl Singson, where does fly your common sense? What you gonna do if the enemies got their chance and attack or worse killed the i***t. "Are you okay?" I checked on him.

"No."

"Why?" my eyes widened. "You were shot? Where?"

"No, I am fine Axl." he smiled and it made me feel at ease. "You really cute when your jealous."

I think I've heard him wrong. Jealous? I got jealous? What's with the word?

"Jealous?" my jaw dropped at his statement. "When that thing happened? I meant I got jealous at whom?"

"A while ago. You're jealous with Arianna." he bit his lower lip.

"Your so full of yourself Mr. Zero Abellioni. And why would I get jealous of her?"

"Because you like me." he winked.

"Dimwit." I pursed my lips. I'm gonna kill this conceited pig if he would not stop from his stupid idea.

"Relax." he conceded playfully as he put his hands up.

"Anyway, where is your girl?" I looked over his back. And could not find the model anymore.

"I asked one of the staff to drive her home." he's smiling from ear to ear. "And for the record she is not my girl."

"I'm not asking if she's your girl or not." I creased my forehead.

"Then we are going to Social Hub."

I sipped a little on my cocktail drink before gulping it down. I drank few glasses of this drinks since we arrived. We are now here in Social Hub, Abbas' family owned it that's what I heard earlier.

Zero pursued to go here. And I have to come here with him as I am looking after the i***t like a babysitter.

"Heavy drinker, huh?" Kale commented as he sat next to mine.

"I'm only in my fifth glass. Besides, it is just a ladies drink."

"You want stronger drinks?" he offered his own glass.

"No, I'm fine with this." refused his offer and showed him my drinks.

I know how to drink, I have learned it through the years. Whenever we had a successful mission in Elite. But now, dealing with Zero in a drunken state was not recommended.

"Alright. So how do you like the place?" he glanced around.

"It's quite good with cozy lounge." the ambience is quite good, I like this place.

"Yeah, we oftenly here with the band."

I watched his every move. Kale was a typical guy a happy go lucky like Ethan and Abbas. But deep within him, it felt like there is something which he's trying to mask by his smiles.

"Yeah, if you say so." I looked at Zero's direction. Again, he's enjoying this place with his girls. A number of girls around his arms, indeed he's a playboy. Ethan and Abbas were enjoying too their table.

"You like him."

I harshly spun my head to Kale. He was surprised me with his statement.

"Who like whom?"

"You like Zero." he looked at the same direction of his friends.

"Not really." shaking my head.

"You look at his way more than your fingers could count. If you're not aware." he said and shrugged his shoulders.

"It doesn't mean I like him." I'm looking at Zero every now and then because I am watching him as a bodyguard.

"Really?" he looked at me intently. And I showed him what is true. That I know I gave him the right answer. I didn't like Zero. Period.

"Yes." I took his whiskey and drank it straight.

"Oh maybe, I was wrong. But I'm sure of one thing. There is someone won't be happy if he sees us now." he laughed like an i***t.

I stared at Kale. He might be drunk, he talked much uninteresting things.

"Do you have a boyfriend?" he asked away after his order of stronger drinks. Even I, was matching him.

We talked about a lot of things. And even I gulped a couple of hard drinks. I still managed and filtered the information had came out from my mouth.

"No. I have no time for that."

"Oh really, then no one will get mad if someone asking you for a date?"

"Nope. I'm single." I just shrugged. I glanced again at Zero's direction and our eyes locked.

I feel like the world has just stopped. The place became crowded suddenly and we are the only two people inside this club. His jaws tensed before he pulled away.

"..Axl.. you alright?" Kale's voice made me back to reality.

"Yes. I think I drink too much." feeling a bit tipsy and feeling hot all of a sudden.

"Do you want me to drive you home?"

"No, I can manage." I tried to get up and there I still could stand decently.

"You sure?" he sounded concern.

"Hell yeah, I'm sure Kale." I smiled at him. "I have to talk with Zero." looking for Zero but couldn't find him anymore. Scanning the dance floor but no trace of him there too, he might out or go somewhere with his girls.

"He's gone. He might be upstairs." I nodded at Kale. I know right.

"Just tell him I went home." I nodded again.

"I'll drive you." Kale insisted.

"I'll take care of her." my eyes snapped at the owner of this cold voice.

"It's okay. You are busy. I'll drive her-"

"I said, I'll take care of her Kale. And besides she lives with me. We're living under the same roof." he said firmly. And the way he's looking at me now he looked like he wants to murder me.

"Thank you Kale. We're going." I gripped Zero's wrist to pull him away. "And please do tell Abbas I enjoyed his bar. Thanks." then dragging out Zero with me.

"You surely enjoyed flirting with him." his sarcastic words never failed me.

"We're just chilling." I answered him.

"Then have some drinks with me too." we both stopped from walking and as he removed my grip to him. Then later he's the one holding me tightly.

"I drink too much." I could feel it, the effect of the hard liquor in my system. And this hot feeling after the long hours of drinking with Kale.

"If it's with kale, you can drink. But now with me, you drink too much?" he chuckled darkly.

I stared at him and bit my lips to supress my anger. As much as I can hold of my temper, I don't want to have fight with him now coz he might be rushed to the hospital once again if my anger gets the better of me.

His face became serious suddenly and we just staring at each other now. "You have a nice lips." he gulped as his eyes traveled down my lips. "Do you know how to use them?"

"I don't know. You can teach me if you want." my eyes widened at my own boldness. s**t. I am really drunk.

"Sure thing, sweety." he instantly closed our distance and swooped his lips to mine. His arms placed into my back and waist pulling me closer to him.

My widened eyes automatically shut when I felt his warm firm lips. I put my arms around his nape. He swept and brushed his lips against mine and I followed every movement of them.

So this is the feeling of being kissed by him, by Zero Abellioni. It makes you feel out of your body, mind and soul.

A loud moan escaped from my lips when he slid his tongue. The heat I have felt a while ago was now turned into fire.

I wanted more from him..

I wanted more touch from him..

I wanted to feel him more against my body...