Maxine's Pov:
I looked at him, surprised.
Is he serious? Should I spend the night with him?
B...But why?
I stared at him for a short time and withdrew my hand from his.
"Um...I'll just get you something to drink", I told him and hurried out of the room.
Gosh!
I went into the kitchen, took a bottle of water from the fridge, filled a glass, and left, then returned to the room.
He was still on the bed, and I poured water from the bottle into the glass and proffered it to him.
"Please, sir, you should take some water", I said, a bit nervous as I held it out to him.
He sluggishly sat up and collected it from me, gulping it down afterwards.
I wonder what really happened to him. Who attacked him and for what reason?
God! It was unbelievable.
"Thanks", he mumbled as he handed the glass back to me.
"You're welcome...um...is there something you need?" I replied and asked.
"Yeah. You can help with some fruits," he replied, and I nodded and left the room.
I rushed into the kitchen and opened the second fridge, which was stocked with assorted fruits.
H. I took a tray and selected some apples, oranges, and bananas. Then, returned to the room afterwards.
He was still sitting up, and I gladly helped him with the fruits.
"I'm...I'm really sorry for what happened, Noah", I told him as he squeezed the orange into his mouth.
"But...why did they attack you?" I asked, and he shrugged.
"Got no idea. Suddenly had a flat tyre on my way home and they just showed up in a car and attacked me," he replied, and I bent my head to think for a while.
Hold on; flat tyre...
On his way back.
And Rex arrived as soon as he left.
His words:
"I've made sure of that".
Could it be possible...
No;
Rex would never do such a thing. He'd never go to the extent of sending hoodlums to beat up his own brother. He wouldn't, right?
Oh Go! I'm just confused.
I looked at Noah, and he was done licking the oranges and reached for the apples.
He just took a few bites from the first one and dumped it.
"Thanks. I think I'm okay for now," he said as he pushed the tray away and made to lie on the bed.
I nodded and took the tray, returning it to the kitchen, and afterwards, I became a bit confused.
Should I return to his room and keep him company through the night as he requested?
Or should I go to my room instead?
I stood, muddled, for a long time, and after a while, I decided to check up on him.
I returned to his room and met him already fast asleep.
Hm. Thank goodness. I hope he's a whole lot better by the time he wakes up.
I counted my steps to the bed and went to sit beside him - close to where his head lay.
I lifted my hand, not knowing exactly what to do - if I should touch him, cuddle him or something.
Gee! Maybe I should go to my room.
But...on a second thought, I think I see his reasons for asking me to spend the night with him.
Probably... it's because something happened, and he might need some help later tonight.
Ye! That should be his reason.
So, I need to stay with him.
I took a deep breath and relaxed my back on the wall.
Well, I couldn't think of lying on the bed beside him. So, I just decided to sit up. Just that... I wonder how I'll be able to cope through the night.
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Rex's Pov:
Yes, that was a great job," I smiled into the phone as I stood at the balcony.
It was awesome. I'll send the balance to you shortly.
Oka. Stay tuned, and I'll alert you for the next course of action"
And I dropped the phone.
I took in a deep breath and smiled into thin air.
Gradually, I'm having my payback.
I just needed Noah to feel a little pain for all he's caused me, and it's working out pretty well.
Now, getting that crazy dancer is gonna be my next step.
Exactly.
"Rex?" I heard my name and turned to see Mum.
Hu? For how long has she been standing there?
"M...Mum?" I called, feeling a bit surprised.
"Um...good evening", I added.
"Yeah - evenin. Is there a problem? I overheard you on the phone talking about a job and action. Is there something wrong?" She asked, and I itched my nape.
Damn it!
Why the hell was she eavesdropping?
"Uh...it's nothing, Mum. Reall. It's just...forget it; it's nothing," I tried waving it aside, but she didn't seem convinced.
"Mum!" I called and rolled my eyes.
"I've told you, right? It's nothing, really. Just forget about it. Please".
She placed her hands akimbo and sighed.
"Anyway, just came to check up on you", she stated and walked back in, and I exhaled deeply.
I just hope she doesn't suspect a thing.
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Maxine's Pov:
I woke up hours later from the uneasiness I felt and found myself still sitting beside Noah, who was fast asleep.
God! The room was damn hot, and my entire body was sweaty.
It was because the AC was turned off due to Noah's condition.
Holy Moll! I was sweating all through and didn't think I'd be able to sleep comfortably.
'Maybe I should take a shower', I thought.
'Yes, a quick one'.
I stood up and decided to use Noah's bathroom since it was just a brief shower, and besides, he was still fast asleep.
I got in and was amazed at the beauty.
Hm.
It was far prettier than mine.
The walls were tiled in blue colour. And the floors were HD wallpaper of a waterfall.
Wo ! Incredible.
I looked around like an alien.
Then after a while, I took off my clothes and turned on the shower.
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Noah's Pov:
I woke up to the sound of running water from the bathroom and flinched.
I itched my eyes and sat up.
Who could it be? I didn't leave the shower on, did I? Or could it be damaged or something?
Sh*t! What if it floods the room?
I struggled to leave the bed.
Hold on; where's Maxin? If only she were here, she'd have helped me out instead.
Well, I guess she wasn't comfortable spending the night with me, so she decided to sleep in her room.
Hm.
I finally got out of bed and went to the bathroom to check it out.