Noor POV

He was looking intensely at me as if wanting to absrob my soul. I felt him slowly getting closer as his eyes was scanning my face as if taking in my features.

Thump Thump.

I could hear someone's heartbeat. Whose heartbeat? Is it mine?

The air was strangely filled with something foreign and the loud pulsing beat againts my chest told me it was my heartbeat .

His usual stoic orbs was somehow warm at the moment and I can't seem to avert my gaze from him.

Strangely the heart was beating for some other reason.

A sudden feeling of light butterflies fluttering in me was sensed and his arms around my waist was slowly pulling me towards him as he tilted his head as if to.... kiss?!

Realizing what he was going to do, I pushed him away and my mind became aware of our distance.

Too close!

My body began to panic remembering the last two assults from him and soon my blood ran cold.

Is he going to force on me again?? Please please no ya Allah .

Fear creept on my pulsing heart as uncomfortableness crawled under me by his touch on my waist.

Reflexively I closed my eyes and cleanched on the bandage in my hand as I sensed his body shift.

Please let me go please. I should've just left him do it himself and leave the kitchen!

I shouldn't have told him I will change his bandage! How could I always forget he is a Mafia!!

My waist was soon felt void of touch and his presence seemed light
" Bandage".

I blinked my eyes opened and saw that he kept a little distance between us. He was standing still as my body relaxes a bit but was still alert.

I should change his bandage fast and go from here. I don't want to be with him.

I quickly but carefully unwrapped his bandage while his heated gaze was on me. Why does he always stares at me?

Successfully unwrapping the bandage, I removed the disinfected pad on his chest and the next thing I see horrified me to the core.

A blemish was formed in his warm toned skin as wrinkles were visible surrounding the hole wound made from the bullet shot he got.

Blood was slowly oozing out from the open scar making my guts churned at the gruesome sight .

The wound wasn't deep but it was enough to make a hole that looked deep.

Ya Allah it looked so painful. I don't think I can touch it. My trembling hands was not moving and every passing seconds cold shivers were passing through my body.

I looked at him who was already looking at me void of any expressions. Is he not feeling any pain?

All the while my heart was scared and worried to touch the wound.

" I-I will call M-maya" I said uneasy to treat his wound because I don't know how to treat such deep wound.

" Give me the alcohol" he said ,still looking at me while I quiver under his gaze as I look for the first aid box and took the disinfectant from it.

I passed him the alcohol and he took it removing the cap with his uninjured hand swiftly and simply poured it on his wound.

" YA ALLAH!!" I gasped as I stopped his hand from pouring anymore. What is he doing?!

Does he not feel pain or sore?! Why did he made a mess!!

I quickly took a pad from the aid box and cleaned the poured alcohol around his wound.

My heart hurts with every wipe I do. The wound is already looking so painful and he wants to add more to it recklessly!.

Wet moisture was felt from my eyes as if wanting to form tears seeing the wound and the pain he might be going through sent me shivers in my guts.

It's tormenting me.

After treating his wound and re-bandaged it again, it looked good as new and I hope it's not too tight for him.

" A-are you okay?" I asked and can't help but worry about his condition. It's way worst than I thought!

He didn't say anything and softly  grabbed my face as if it's something delicate and turned it left and right as if inspecting an object.

" Why didn't you treat your wounds?" He asked and I soon remembered about my own wounds.

I was going to apply the cream Jack gave me but forgot about it and left it as it is.

" I f-forgot" I replied and he released my face as he walked away not before warning me to stay rooted in my seat.

Where is he going?? I don't want to wait for him. Should I just leave?? But what if he comes to my room??

I felt restless and before I could do anything he returned back and stood infront of me again opening an ointment that appeared from his hand.

Did he went to bring a medicine for me? 

While I was puzzled at his action, a warm moisture was felt against my cheeks as I register what he was doing. 

I was going to move away from his touch but he held my jaw hard while avoiding the bruised area on my cheek " Stay still!".

My body halted listening to his command. I felt heat raising from within me while he applied the ointment gently on my bruises.

I felt flabbergasted.

I know I should push him but I can't feel my body. As if it doesn't want to go against his words.

What is wrong with my body!

I tried to look anywhere but his eyes but my own sense betrayed me and made me look at his black orbs.

His eyes are really beautiful. But it's always void of any emotions. Like a dark starless night.

Without any noor (light).

His focus changed and caught my gaze. Ya Allah! He caught me looking at him!

I quickly averted my gaze and was looking at the organized knives behind him .

Astagfirullah! I shouldn't have stared at him!! And he caught me ! How embarrassing!

He released my face but still was locked at me. He forwarded the medicine telling me to take it but I already have one in my room.

" T-thank you but Jack already gave m-me one" I said and eventhough there was no emotion in his face I think something flicked in him because he looked..... furious??

" Take this and throw that" he grumbled dangerously low making me shudder in fear and with sweaty hands I took the medicine from him.

What does he mean? I dont understand him at all!. A moment ago he was caring and now he is furious?!

" T-thank you" I said and quickly got off the counter and escaped from there.

Did I do something wrong?? Or said something wrong?? Why was he suddenly angry??

I don't know what's his problem is but one thing for sure was he has some mentality problem!!

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" Jack I told you I will make for you!!" I voiced worriedly because of his injuries but he just doesn't listen!

I was helping Maya make breakfast when Jack and Michelle emerged to the kitchen.

Maya told me Jack is used to making food for himself and doesn't trust anyone to make for him.

But I am worried of his right hand and what if the wound reopened again?? So I told him I will make for him his breakfast but he doesn't let me.

" Noor it's fine and I can use my hands just fine" he assured but I know he is feeling the pain in his tissue muscles.

" No! And if you don't let me then I am not going to talk with you!" I declared which made him to laugh but he was holding his laugh instead of listening to my words.

How dare he laugh! Does he think I am joking!?

Michelle and Maya's laugh was heard though while Michelle was taking a picture of us " You guys really look like a newly wedded couple. Aww~"

" Jack you better listen to your wife~" Maya mocked but I didn't gave it any mind and sternly looked at him.

He sighed giving up and gave a warm smile " ok fine. You won" . And that made me give a victory smile of my own.

I made a simple breakfast of fluffy pancake and a coffee for him and served him.

" Oh~ your wife made you breakfast Jack. What do you say?" Michelle teased as I now got flustered hearing the word wife.

But somehow I felt it was.... not right.

" Thank you" he said as I gave a slight nod and a smile accepting his thanks.

Jack got injuried saving me so it's my responsibilty to take care of him. I felt guilty he got shot when the bullet was meant for me.

" Noor you don't have to gawk at your husband~ he is all~ yours~" Michelle smirked like a Cheshire cat while wriggling her eyebrows and I felt embarrassed.

" No it's not-"

" yes yes we know you wasn't staring at him" she interrupted before I could clear her misunderstanding that I was just lost in my thoughts-!

But I know she just won't listen to me now eventhough I know she was joking.

" Oh sir! How are you today??" Maya asked looking straight pass me which made me curious who she was talking to.

" Fine" he curtly replied . Right!. Who else would anyone call sir in this place other than at him?.

Our eyes met and flashes of last night appeared in me making me feel giddy.

Ya Allah!

I quickly averted my eyes to ignore the foreign feeling making me nervous as I turned my body away.

" Jack, call the guys that's with Andrew and ask about the situation. I have to attend the meeting in the company" he announced in a serious tone as I thought confusingly.

Did he forgot he is a patient with an injured chest?! Why is he going to office??? He should take some day off to get well at least!

" No no Mister. You are going no where for a week!" Michelle declared her voice a bit loud than usual and earnest. I was relieved Michelle stopped him otherwise his condition can get worse.

Stubborn adhmi (guy)

I know Maya as a doctor too wants to stop him but I guess she is scared? because I saw she was hesitant to say something to him.

" I don-"

" Before you say any nonsense shits. I already told mom about you and she sent dad to take care of the company for a while until you are fit and fine" she interrupted him and it made him go quiet for a while. 

Did she said something wrong? I looked over at Jack and he had a .... nervous look on him? huh? what's happening? 

" Thank God!. Now he won't go to work for a while" I heard Maya whispered as she felt relieved while I still process what was going on here.

" Michelle. Why di-"

" Before you could blame me. I am not the only one having mouth to talk. She called me and informed that's it" Michelle continued as she shrugged her shoulders and he sighed.

" And she is going to visit us tomorrow" she added giving an innocent harmless smile before she continued to eat her breakfast.

He sighed leaving the room as Jack swiftly looked at Michelle with a horried look " Michelle are you sure Mrs. Conner is coming??"

Michelle simply nodded as Maya went to back to the stove probably to make breakfast for herself " But who told her about it??"

" You think I will tell her when Leo can put a banner to not let me in here??" She asked as Jack nodded his head as if knowing the answer.

" Then who told her?"

" I did" this time Maya replied bringing a pan that has two fry eggs and a plate as she placed them down.

" You did?!" Michelle gasped with wide eyes while Jack sighed as if he was tired of all this.

Can someone explain what is going on ?!

" Umm... Is that a problem?" I asked it this time , though I am not sure what I am asking about but whatever.

" YES!" She exclaimed while Maya simply just laughed her expression off.

What problem could happen?

" PlEaSe Michelle, don't scare her off now. Mrs. Conner is a good person.  She is just protective of her family" Maya explained as she placed the two eggs on the plate with some toast.

So they are talking about Michelle's mother.

" Anyways. Noor can you give this breakfast to Sir? I have some other works to do." She asked and I was taken aback. Why should I do it??

" Oh right! Noor can you take care of him till he is ok? " Michelle asked and I looked at her as if I saw a ghost.

" Maya could've do it but she will also be busy in the mafia being a doctor. You may not see it but she is pretty famous around the guys there" She teased as she wriggled her eyebrows making her shy " Shut up Michelle!"

" And Jack is a mouse infront of my cousin"

" HEY!"

" While I don't know how to take care of others because I forget things that I don't do usually" she added as I think about it.

But he doesn't want my help. I feel like he hates me to the core though I don't know the reason.

" And he can't take care of himself because he will keep himself busy with work and forget that he is a patient" she concluded rolling her eyes at the irresponsibility of her cousin .

There is no choice I have now is there? I internally groaned at the lack of option and defeatedly agreed "ok".

Well let's try it for the last time offering my help and if he doesn't want then Alhamdulillah! Hmph!

Astagfirullah Noor! What are you saying! Aaghhh---

" Maya the things you ordered gas arrived. Lets go and check" Michelle said taking her plate and putting it in the sink .

" Ok. Jack after your breakfast come to me. I will give you your medicine and I have to call Alex"

Maya and Michelle left the place and it was just me and Jack.  I have to take the breakfast and give it to him but before I could step out any further Jack stopped me.

" Noor have you applied the medicine?" He asked and I touched my face feeling the smooth oily thick sensation of the cream I applied before exiting my room

" Yeah. Thank you for giving me the cream " I smiled and he returns back with a genuine one .

He stood from his chair and walked at me as he cleared his throat while looking avoiding eye contact.

Is he..... shy???

" Noor... I know we are two different people from two complete different world. But I really love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you"

That took me by surprise hearing him confessing again and I could feel my heart rate slwoly increasing loudly.

" I read that a Muslim woman cannot marry a person that's out of her religion unless he converts to her religion. " he added and I will be honest I didn't think he would search such things.

He is being honest.

Should I give him a chance?

" I know I am a sinner with the work field I am working. But I didn't have any purpose that could stop me from doing it. I didn't have any reason to change myself.

But now.... I do.

I want to know what happiness is for you . I want to experience things with you and if it means I should leave this job and change myself just to be with you and see you happy, I would do it a hundred times over for you. "

He finally looked me in the eyes that's filled with only emotions that I thought I won't ever get in this life.

Love...care...happiness...warmth...

He really loves me.

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☆ What do you guys think will Noor's answer be??? I'd feel really bad if she rejected him T~T

Have a good day and happy reading!