Chapter Five

When their laughter subsided, the mood of their situation was different on both ends. While Bliss was still trying her best to keep her jumping hormones in check because her lifelong crush was in front of her in a situation crafted so perfectly by her father to fulfill all her desires, Zain couldn't help but still feel detest towards Bliss and her crazy father.

"Well, since we would be locked in here for the next twenty four hours, I am offering to make you lunch and try explaining some things to you to the best of my ability Bliss offered. I know you are angry, but at least let me say sorry for my father."

Bliss was not certain that Zain would accept her invitations, but she had to offer.

"I have nothing else doing so sure, I'll love to hear you explain." it was a nonchalant answer with a bit of sarcasm.

After Bliss finished dressing up, they both went to the kitchen where Bliss began preparing something.

Zain stood at the edge of the counter playing with an apple he took from the fruit basket sitting close to him.

"Is your father always this crazy and extreme?" Zain asked her.

Bliss paused from slicing the tomatoes as if thinking about Zain's question then she chuckled which was unexpected. "Yes Zain, he is always this extreme, but it is only when it comes to me."

"Why is that?" Zain asked curious.

My mom died when I was five and it broke my dad both physically and mentally. They were so close and loved each other. My mom last words was for my dad to take care of me like he did her. And he promised he would.

But as time went by, my dad got lost in his world he barely had time for me. He turned into something different, he thirsted for power and money, just something to fill his empt, and it consumed him.

So when it is my birthday, he tries to give me all the love he didn't give when I was growing up in one day. He thinks just by fulfilling a wish in one day is going to change anything 'scoffs'. And that is why he is so obsessed with fulfilling every wish I have even when I don't ask. That's his own cruel way of showing his love for me.

"Ooh!" Was what came out from Zain's mouth looking at Bliss sad face as she finished talking about her dad. He doesn't know where the urge came from but he wanted so badly to reach out and touch her face with his hand to Crease it. But he stopped himself when Bliss almost caught his action and they both blushed and looked away. She went to the other side of the kitchen to get something while he kept his hands back to himself.

Bliss came back from the pantry with the remaining things she needed for the sandwich she was making and focused on completing it quietly. It was not until Zain cleared his trout that she looked at him,

"so", he started,

"If your father is like that, why didn't you talk to him about his behaviors so he'll maybe change his ways for you, since you claim he loves you?"

She gives him a plate occupied by four large sandwiches and nodded at him to eat as she goes to the fridge to bring a carton of pineapple juice and two glasses. Then she sat on the long stool beside him.

"Let's just say that it is too late to do that. And as much as it is tempting to call him out for his actions, I fear for what my dad is capable of doing when he doesn't have things going his way."

She passed one of the drink she poured in the glass to him.

Perhaps I am just waiting to finish college so I'll leave all this behind."

"He doesn't hurt you, does he?" Zain asks out of the blues with knitted brows, concern written all over his face.

Bliss was stunned by his answer but she didn't show it as an idea came to her mind. She stood up from the stool she is sitting on and walk close to him holding eye contact, until they were only centimeters apart.

Zain was shocked as he looked like he sucked in a breath and held it.

Satisfied with the reaction she got, Bliss traced slowly up Zain's arm that was holding the glass of juice on the table to where his shirt sleeve stopped, then she bent close to his ear and whispered, "awwn, is Mr. bad boy scared that I am being violated or hurt?"

Bliss unexpected bold move made him hot he must admit and he can tell there would be a blush on his face right now which is rather strange because he cannot remember the last time he felt this. Nevertheless, he knew he had to do something to change the situation Or Bliss would make a mockery of him. So he did the first thing that came to his mind.