Chapter 24

After the contretemps between the two of them, their stubbornness got the both of them. As Sienna embraced her space, Darius became surprisingly close with a red headed Grecian.

It was not a love struck romance but Darius felt profoundly different when he was with her. Their time together was something surreal to Darius. Darius felt like there was no worry in the world because Harlow had the ability to block out the harrowing world and instead create an amazing fantasy world.

“Do you ever get tired of saving everybody?” asked Harlow asked she put on her Chanel shades.

“Everybody?” asked Darius back as he placed his arm under his head.

“Well mostly Sienna. But don’t you ever get weary of it?” asked Harlow. They were both lying on the hood of Darius’s car by the cliff where they first met.

“I never thought of that,” said Darius after a while. Darius was not enjoying the fact that Harlow started their conversation about Sienna. It has been a week and they both have not reconciled.

“I wonder who is going to save you when you get into trouble? You don’t expect Julez to come to the rescue every time.”

“ I can take care of myself, Harlow,” said Darius with a blithe tone.

“I know you do but you said it yourself, that your life is unpredictable,” she said.

“As much I despise the unforeseeable, I have no choice but to be ready to face it at all times,” replied Darius. There was stillness for a while, as both of them took in the setting sun, side by side.

“Sometimes I wonder who was the person that saved me during Alex’s party. It was one of the few times where I needed to be saved and yet I do not know who is my savior. It irks me sometimes,” he confessed to Harlow.

“What matters is that you are all right and safe thanks to her. Darius, there is something I have been meaning to ask you,” she said suddenly. Darius was a little surprised because Harlow was the type of person who would just say something whenever she feels like it. He turned his head to look into her eyes.

“What has Sienna given to you? You saved her numerous times, you sacrificed a lot for her and you have always been there for her. But what has Sienna given to you? Some times I believe you are more of her protector than her lover,” said Harlow boldly to him.

Darius just stared into her eyes without saying a word. He somehow knew that the answer was in his head but he just could not form it into words. But at the same time he did not want to tell Harlow because if he did, he would have to accept the truth. The silence made Harlow vex because she wanted to know the answer. She wanted to know what made Sienna Masenfer so important to Darius.

“Darius, you told me yourself that all this danger started after you met her. All the menace got worst when you both started dating. Are you really willing to go through this just to be with her? Are you willing to risk your life every single day?” asked Harlow as she sat up to look at Darius.

“There would not be any difference if I was not here, Harlow,” he said without thinking.

“Stop saying that Darius. Stop acting like you don’t matter. A lot of people love you and a lot will change if you are not here,” she said in a soft tone. The setting sun made her red hair shimmer with light as Darius stared at her.

“You are looking at this situation from a wrong angle. I have the responsibility to take care of Sienna because I brought the danger to her. If she did not meet me, she would not have to face the treachery. It is all my fault,” said Darius, the last words making his heart heavy.

Darius then sat up as he realized all the words he just said. He was the cause of all of it. Darius was use to the entire burden and he knew he would have to live with it for the rest of his life. The last thing he wanted was to share the burden with somebody. Especially if that person was Sienna.

The fire in Harlow’s eyes was enticing and Darius could almost hear her increasing heart beat. The wind blew gently, making Harlow’s lips quiver slightly. Darius than noticed that her lips were bare that evening. There was no glossy sheen or colored tint on those bow shaped lips.

Slowly, Harlow leaned in, not taking her eyes of Darius’s. It was the perfect moment and Harlow did not want to miss it. Darius was too irresistible and she could not wait any longer. In her mind, Sienna Masenfer should regret over reacting.