Shadows of a Broken Bond

(Kamile) I take a deep breath as I stretch. Today was a long stressful day at work and the only way I could relax was going out for a run. My parents died in a car accident when I was seventeen. I had to take over their company after their burial. I’m the youngest person to ever take over a company, but I never stopped my studies. I continued my studies while working in my company. My parents left everything to me including the company. “Well, well, well, look who we have here” I turn to see Jake, an ex employee of mine. I knew one day he was going to be more trouble than I wanted to have. With him are two other males. “Jake-” I heard it before I felt it. I slowly turn my face towards him shocked that Jake slapped me. “Don’t say my name, you b***h” he screamed. I saw his hand go up again and was about to hit me again when someone grabbed his hand. It was a male. He’s tall with black hair and broad shoulders. His muscles moved even with the smallest movement of a finger. “Hasn’t anyone ever told you that you shouldn’t hit women” the new male said. His deep voice sent a delicious shiver down my body. “Get lost, this has nothing to do with you” Jake said and gestured to the two other men. One of the men grabbed the new man but was quickly grabbed by the wrist and swung over his shoulder. The second man that came with Jake threw a punch, but the new man dodged it. The second man took out a knife and swung, catching the newcomer in the forearm, and I gasped. Out of nowhere, Jake grabs me by my hair, yanking my head back just as the newcomer threw a punch, breaking Jake’s friend’s nose. The newcomer turned around, and my breath hitched when I saw his violet eyes. “Let her go before I rip your arm off” the newcomer said. “This is not over, Kamile. You will be mine one way or another” Jake whispered in my ear before pushing hard towards the unknown male. The male caught me before I fell to the ground. “Are you alright? I should go after him” the male said. “Don’t worry about him. He’s harmless. He’s just angry because he lost his job” I said as I look back to where I was. “If you say so” the male said. I look back at him and I see that he’s looking at his arm. “You’re hurt. Come, I’ll take you to the hospital” I said. “No. No hospital” he said. “Fine, come” I said and began to walk, but when I saw he wasn’t following me I walked back towards him and grabbed his hand and pulled him towards my car. “Where are we going?” he asked. “You saved my life, the least thing I could do is make sure that you’re okay” I tell him. We get to my car and I drive to a pharmacy. I bought a few things and then went back to the car. “Here, let me see” I said. He sticks his arm out. I pour some alcohol on my hands to make sure they were clean and then pour some peroxide on his wound. Then I pour some alcohol over his wound and he doesn’t make a noise whatsoever. I look at his wound, I swore it was deeper and it looked to be healing already. “It’s not deep, so I don’t think you need stitches” I tell him then put some antibiotics on his wound before wrapping it. I feel his eyes on me and when I look up at him I see that he’s looking at me. He’s stomach growls and he looks away with a blush. “I’m hungry, how about something to eat? Where would you like to eat?” I asked. “You want to take me out to eat?” he asks and I chuckle. “Is pizza okay?” I asked and he nods. I head to a pizzeria nearby and we get out. We walk in. “Hello, you can have a seat anywhere you like” a young male says. We sit in a booth and the young male arrives. “Hello, here is the menu. What can I get you to drink?” the young male asks. When he looks at me his eyes go down to my chest. I look down and realize that my sports bra had been slightly ripped. The man made a sound from the back of his throat. It sounded like a growl. He took off one of his shirts and giving it to me. “Thank you” I blushed. “My apologies. Um… the drinks?” he asked. “I will have a coke please” I said. “I’ll have one too” the man said. The young man nodded and left. “Thank you for the shirt. I didn’t realize my sports bra was almost ripped off” I said and he nodded. “What would you like to eat?” I asked. “I will have whatever you eat” he said. When the young man came back, I order a large pepperoni and bacon pizza. “So, what’s your name? I’m Kamile” I introduced myself. “Xander. My name is Xander” he said. “It’s nice to meet you, Xander and thank you again for saving me back there” I said. “It’s no problem” he said. “Are you from here?” I asked. “I used to live close by many years ago” he said. “How long have you been back? Oh, I’m sorry. You don’t have to answer that. It’s none of my business” I blushed. “It’s okay. I just got back yesterday. I have been looking for a job and a place to stay, but most of the places want to make sure I have a job first” he says. “Oh, so where are you staying now?” I asked. “At a hotel” he said and I nodded. “What kind of job are you looking for?” I asked. “Any that will pay me” he said and I laughed. With my stalkers I’m going to need a bodyguard, but I don’t want just anyone. This man doesn’t know who I am and he helped me. “Do you have a high school diploma?” I asked. “Yes” he replied and I nodded. “I know someone who could help” I said. “Why are you helping me?” he asked. “I believe in being kind to others” I said and he stiffened before looking away. “Are you okay? Did I say something wrong?” I asked. “No, not at all. I have heard that before when I was a child” he said. “Well, that person must have been very kind” I said “Yes, she was” he said. The boy came back with the pizza and two plates. I was only able to eat three slices while he ate the rest. He must have not eaten all day. “Thank you for the pizza” he says ad I pull up to his hotel. I reached in the center console and take out my business card. “It’s my pleasure. Here, be here tomorrow at nine in the morning” I tell him. He takes the card and looks at the name. “Moore Industries” he reads and I nod. “I’ll be there” he says before getting out of the car. “Xander” I called making him turn around and look at me. I grab the bad with the alcohol, antibiotics, and wraps and hand it to him. “After you shower clean it and wrap it up again. Also, thank you again for what you did” I said and he nods before closing the door. He walks inside the hotel and I leave. I head home, but I can’t shake the feeling that I have met him before, but where and when? I mean he said he used to live here before and he just got back yesterday. Maybe during my travels I saw him? Yeah that’s probably it. I finally arrive at my house and park. I get out of the car and head inside. “I need a nice shower” I said to myself. I go up to my room and walk straight to my bathroom. I turn on the shower and undress. I get in and wash my body, shave, washed my hair, and washed my body again. When I’m done I turned off the shower and grab a towel. I towel dried myself before heading out to my room. I move the covers and lay down on the bed. Exhaustion hit me like a ton of bricks and I’m out like a light in no time. ***