Chapter 8

I woke up screaming it was a nightmare, I checked the time and saw it was only 12 midnight. I could go back to sleep and Amy was not around. it was just me Anthony I didn't really know Anthony room and I was scarred to stay alone so I did the last thing anyone did. I went round looking for Anthony room and when I finally saw him my breath was knocked out of me. He looked cute. I tried calling and there was no response. I then climbed into his bed, after a moment there was a little movement and his hand draped on me.

"What happened"

" I had a nightmare, and I couldn't sleep"

" It's okay, close your eyes"

He started to whisper sweet nothingness into my ears after a while i heard him say am here to protect you.

I woke up to birds singing, I turned and noticed I wasn't in my room I looked round and saw that I was with Anthony. In his bed and in his arms, although it was strange I liked it. I was starring when I heard him say

"Good morning, your enjoying the view"

He had a smug look on his face

" Am not" my face turned crimson red I stood up and then I heard a deep intake of breath. I turned and saw my reflection in the mirror and saw that what I was wearing was a little short and transparent that means he could see what am wearing. I could not believe it I ran out of his room and went to mine. And then I started doing the Suzy talk. Your a big a fool. what were you thinking when you entered there. Well technically I had a nightmare and he didn't complain. so what is the issue, I guess I was just shy and well maybe insecure I think.

" Hope you good ?"

" Yes, am fine. Thanks for the other night."

" No problem, as long as your okay am okay "

I left his room and then went to mine. After a while we both came out and funny enough we wore matching out fit, which was kind of odd. Considering we are not dating. I bypassed him and went back to my room and wore a white off shoulder flay gown. Which by the way was cute if I must say. I went down and sat at the dinning waiting for my food when I heard Anthony yell from the kitchen. I rushed over to see what was happening and gees I wasn't expecting to see him decorated in white powder.

" You think this is funny?"

" Well, yh. you look hilarious. Am going to take a picture, you know for memories"

And the next thing he heard was the shutter of my camera.

" Come on Suzy, help me. Please "

" Okay, but seriously what were you thinking "

" Well, I wanted to make breakfast since I sent the cook home"

" You could have called me, I won't mind."

" Well, I will"

" Am all done, now go and clean up, while I take over from here"

" Thank you."

With that Anthony found himself upstairs and later when he came down and the dinning was set.

" Wow, who taught you how to cook? it's delicious "

"It was my mum, she loved cooking and baking. Any time we had family picnic she always wants to cook different dishes. And I guess it grew on me. That's explain why I love food." I went silent and almost had a panic attack. But Anthony was there and helped me through it. A while later Anthony excused himself to answer a call, while I cleaned up.

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Anthony entered his library because to him it was more like a secret place to answer calls when he doesn't want someone to hear it.

" Any news on the men that killed Suzy's parents? "

" No sir, but I do know they belong to gang but I haven't had any information...yet. "

" I give you two weeks, if not your head will be on a platter"

"Thank you sir. I won't fail you"

The call ended and Anthony sat on his office chair. Thinking of ways to deal with the men that killed Suzy's parents. He knows he cares for her so much but at the same time he's trying not to fall for her. Suzy to him is a ray of sunshine. He doesn't want to hurt her. But at the same time he doesn't want to stay away from her. This is going to be hard. I wish there was a way to make all this feeling go away. In the distance he heard music play in the background as he came out of the library he saw Suzy dancing. To him it was strange because no one has actually played or even danced to music since he came here. It was foreign to him but he was happy seeing her dance and happy. This is what he wants a happy life, a happy home. Is it going to be possible with the kind of lifestyle he has. He stood and watched Suzy dance until the song ended. He then made his presence known which made Suzy to scream a little.

" Don't do that. you almost made my heart fail."

" Am sorry about that. I didn't mean to scare you. "

" It's okay, so how long were you there "

" Let's say when the music started till it ended, your pretty good at dancing. I wish I knew how to dance."

" You don't know how to dance. wow"

" Nope, I stopped when my dad died."

" Am sorry"

" It's okay, not like as if you were the one that killed him. So I'll see you later let me go check on other things. See you later."

" Okay, later then."

Anthony went upstairs and went back to the office, although he couldn't think straight he took his dad's picture and remembered all the times his dad always tried teaching him how to dance. His was a busy man but he always had time for his family. Nothing came between him and his family, he was always there for Anthony, even though his mum was busy his dad always had his back, when it came to school meeting or talent show his dad was there. He looked at his dad's music record and took one out and played it till he fell asleep, to him that is a way to feel close to his dad.

The next day came by to fast, Anthony woke up to Suzy tapping him.

" Hey, it's 9, your late for work"

" Shit, I have to hurry to work"

At that a crash was heard. Anthony looked and saw it was his dad's picture.

" Shit, umm Suzy please help me clean the glass" After talking Anthony left with his dad's picture.

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