The bright rounded moon shone on the dark, dreary sky making it evident of the love. The beautiful rays shined on a mansion's roof where, on wall hung a giant ,heart-shaped sapphire diamond which only turned pinkish red under strawberry moon when true lovers approaches it at same time . Eventually, a growl voice of a man with his hair consisting of salt and pepper broke the silence . "Cindery – little brat! How dare she ran away?", he screamed beating the ground with his stick . his hoarse voice made a women dressed in elegance and a man flinch. While a woman with red dress named ruby, trying to look pristine held his shoulder and cocooned him, "Don't fret, where would that brat would go ?, after all , her identity is locked in a safe case . I bet, she would be thrown on street by Mr Jove sooner or later and she will be back crawling and begging " .
"Rita, call her tomorrow. Ask her to come back, grunted Andras cher, once she signs this ; she will no longer be of our use" . Rita nudged her elbow to Jave Cher signalling him, with her eyes widened and narrowed.
"Uncle, we'll be heading back now, it's already too late, "said Jave courteously. Jave held Rita's hand and went out. Instantaneously his phone ranged. His eyebrows raised and nostrils flared .
"I hope you've start working for what I've updated, "exclaimed Kevin placidly.
"Yes, I'm doing as you say." The phone disconnected. Rita took out her phone and made a call....
Cindery held Asher 's hand entered the house, clearing the security checks and threw herself on sofa with Asher stumbling next to her. Cindery rested her neck taking a deep heave with her eyes closed. Meanwhile, Asher kept staring at her. His smouldering eyes were placid and calm; his face remained nonchalant with his lips slightly curved upwards.
"Stop staring at me, I know I'm drop-dead gorgeous." she gasped while sliding her body closer to him and opening her to meet his.
"You think too highly of yourself, you're not the sharpest tool in a shed."
"Well, I have self-awareness," echoed her heart and her mouth escaped, and not as blunt as you think . I know you're - The Asher Jove – world's craziest person."
"What? me?" escaped his mouth with his eyes narrowed.
"Or else, who would've jumped into such treacherous family feud"
"You didn't recognize me, did you?" he hissed.
A butler from Asher's house entered, "Sir, I'm here with the first-aid box you needed." Hearing his voice, she tried to slide back. Before she could move enough, the butler admitted, "In all these years, you're the first girl , young master brought home and our bad luck that we couldn't welcome you. My apologies."
"Butler Winston? right?" he nodded. "you'll get opportunity in future. Don't apologies , after all its just a coincidence." She consoled. Asher signalled with his eyes ordering to leave. He stood up, unpacking the box and taking out medicine.
"So, what did butler meant by ' first girl in all these years?' she asked out of curiosity. He looked away.
" aw , now I understand," she widened her eyes, so you're not interested into girls." He gave her a death stare, coming closer to her with medicine in his hand.
"Sit straight! let me do it for you." she couldn't resist it, seeing his face. He sat behind and suddenly lights dimmed their glow, compelling him to look around.
"Don't fret, the house is on power saving mode and I quiet prefer this."
"By the way , you were right ; I'm not interested in any girl but one." He claimed applying medicine on her back with tenderness. She winced herself as the wounds were still new.
"Don't move, it 'll be done soon," He ensured while putting her hand on his thigh, whatever pain you feel, let it pass through me, let me share it." He finalized by putting bandages.
She turned towards him, propelling herself cover all the distance and embraced him. Before, they could continue , Cindery's phone rang ...
"Hello!" She answered.
"My dear sister, where are you?" said Rita delicately, rolling her eyes, trying to act kind, I want to pick you up, Dad's asking you home." Cindery's heart ran all the previous grievance compelling her to not answer and wait until she's done.
Asher came from behind and wrapped his arm around her waist murmuring, "babe, whom are you talking to, at this hour?" she looked at him trying to know what's game.
"No is one more important than you, my dear" she replied politely. He took the phone and disconnected the call. Rita put her phone aside clenching her jaw and striking her bed with her fist tightened.
Cindery turned around and pushed him a little away , too light for him to take a step back and said ," Good night." With her face smiling. His eyes followed her steps until she went into her room.
"Little demon, I recognized you from the first glance and you dare not try to remind me. Now, you see, how I play...."