~Renmen POV~

Even though I felt refreshed and clean, I woke up with a throbbing headache in the bright morning. I sat up on the familiar soft and comfortable bed. I must have fallen asleep in the car that was moving towards home. I was thrilled that I was out of that hellhole. I wonder what Nicolas is going to do to Samson, hopefully nothing drastic. I know what kind of monster Nicolas can be, I just hope he doesn't kill him.

I hope Nicolas has at least a little pity towards Samson. All of a sudden, it occurred to me that I was completely clean. Who bathed me? At that moment when I was swimming in my thoughts Nicolas walks in. I was guessing that Nicolas bathed me from head to toe.

The idea of that made me quite flustered. I didn't know how to behave in front of Nicolas at that moment. I was embarrassed that he saw my birthday suit. Nicolas notices my unsettled expression. When he finished putting his dark blue polo shirt on, he gently spoke to me.

"Renmen, Are you okay?" While he said that he smoothly sat on the bed next to me. I couldn't ignore him. If I was two shades lighter he could visibly see a bright blush on my face. I was flustered and made it my mission to look at him in the eyes. When I eventually did so, I smile nervously.

"I'm fine. I just have a slight headache." When I finished my bit. He took out aspirin pills inside the wooden drawers on his side of the room. He then proceeds to give me the pain relievers. I took them gingerly from his grasp, and I was ready to get up and get a glass of water. But he stopped me and quickly got up to get me the glass of water.

While he was gone, I wondered why he was being so attentive. He was being so gentle to me, that it somehow made me feel ok. Just ok, because I still felt a bit of paranoia. I was afraid that something else was going to happen to me, that I wasn't completely safe. I was staring off in the distance that I didn't notice that Nicolas walked in the room. He was calling for me, while sitting down next to me at the side of the bed.

For some reason, I couldn't catch his presence. In his perspective, my eyes were wide open and just seemed so interested in the upper corner of the room. I was deep in my own dark thoughts, I couldn't seem to escape from the web of depressing thoughts. I was thinking about how Nicolas was hated by many, and it could impact the ones I care so deeply for.

It was sudden, but I felt a hand on my shoulder. I quickly turned my head towards it and flinched away. The way I reacted seemed as if the hand was acid. I looked up to the person the hand belonged to. Nicolas was a little shocked by my reaction. But his expression showed off understanding and equal sympathy. To me, my reaction was not acceptable. So I immediately started to apologize, afraid he was going to be angry.

"I-I'm so sorry. I really didn't m-mean to act like that. I deeply apologize. Oh gosh, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry," I continued to apologize, as if my life depended on it. I watched as Nicolas put the glass down on my dresser, and followed by gently calming me down.

"Hey, hey, it's okay. Everything it's alright Renmen. Your safe, I won't let anything happen to you. By anyone, not even myself. Just please calm down." I seemed not take his words seriously, and started to hyperventilate. I was sobbing and acting like a complete mess. I also continued to mumble out apologies through my sobs.

Now, he took the risk of touching me. He was gentle in his approach. First, he decided to rub my back and then followed by soft assuring words next to my ears. He brought me closer to him and I buried my face on his wide chest.

He also took my hand that was free in his and proceeded to rub it in a soothing motion. I was trying to be brave, and not seem affected by the whole past situation. But it didn't seem smart to keep everything within me. Because eventually, all my pain will gush out, just like in this moment. Nicolas was also trying to calm his emotions, I could tell by the harsh and quick thumping of his heartbeat. Instead, he spoke words that expressed his anger.

"Fuck, what did he do to you? I'm so sorry that you had to go through this baby. He will pay. I assure you he will suffer and face the consequences." I listened to his words and it only a little bit assured me. In a couple of minutes I was calm from my hysteria.

"Are you fine now amore mio? There is no need to apologize." He said these words softly in my ear. I slowly blinked as the tears fall from my eyelashes. For once, I was glad that he was here with me, comforting me. I simply replied to him, not wanting to be rude.

"I'm alright Nicolas, thank you." He released me from his grasp. His strong left hand was resting on my shoulders. While the other hand tenderly lifted up my chin, making me look up at his beautiful eyes.

He offered me a warm smile, and I returned the gesture. I was truly surprised when he softly kissed my warm right cheek. The motion was smooth, making my face heated. And just as I thought his lips were quite soft. I bite my bottom lip, and looked at him in confusion. He only responded with a low chuckle, which deeply vibrated.

"Nicolas?" I questioned, wondering what his next move will be. I couldn't predict him, but his expression was full of love. Which made me nervously look down on the bedroom floor. He once again released me from his grasp, probably noticing my tensed body.

"I have decided not to go to work today. I wanted to spend time with you, I really missed you. It made me realize how empty my life is without you. All day just you and me. We can go wherever you want, just name it." Nicolas announced to me, looking at me with desire. I decided to look at him and nod to his request. I responded softly to his words.

"Um... Ok. Can we visit my mother and Amy I miss them. Then we could.... grab a bite to eat. I'm really hungry, like seriously starving." A jittery laugh slipped out my chapped lips at the end of my words. I was hoping my answer was alright, I looked at him.

Maybe I had a funny expression on my face or something was amusing, but Nicolas started to laugh. I never really hear his laugh, but it sounded nice. His laugh, made me giggle. The atmosphere between us was somewhat free. It wasn't tense or overbearing. I was actually comfortable around him, a little happy even. He spoke after his fit of laughter.

"Wow Renmen, the expression at times you form are hilarious. That especially was something else. As if you were constipated or something. Honestly, you don't have to be so nervous around me. Yes, I admit I can be intimidating around you and act childish. But now I understand I need to work on my behavior. You being kidnapped for some crazy reason made me see the light, with the help of Helen also. I'll try to be less controlling and demeaning, I understand that now it doesn't quite work with you."

He took the glass of water that I was going to drink with my aspirin and emptied it in seconds. He wasn't very calm and composed, he was quite nervous. He was opening up to me and actually seemed human at this moment. He was waiting for my response, but I didn't know what to say at the moment. To say I was speechless would be an understatement.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. This chapter was definitely full of emotions. Please comment, thank you. Ciao! Xoxoxox