Chapter 24: First Breakfast Together!

Elle couldn't sleep as she kept thinking about the previous events that transpired for these past few weeks.

She didn't imagine that she would end up in this kind of situation. It all started when she killed Jorge Arison.

So many complications happened. She miscalculated it. Skull Gang was able to lure her into a trap and another skilled assassin was involved. She was injured and her life was put in danger, luckily someone saved her.

However, the most surprising coincidence was that the person is a detective who is currently working on a case wherein she was also his target.

And now she was staying with him for protection.

She smiled as she shook her head and mumbled to herself.

''Even after his death, he is giving me troubles. You are really something Jorge Arison. If you could see me right now I wonder if you are enjoying this.''

She moved her blouse. She has already changed to a sleeping garment. She checked her wounds. She estimated that 2 more weeks and her wound would completely be healed. By that time, she would start her move.

For now, she would rest and grabbed this opportunity to spy on Erick regarding his plan and move in catching Catseye. She made a mental note to contact Charles as soon as possible.

In the other room, there was another person who was also having difficulty sleeping. He felt uneasy for some reason.

He was used to being alone in his home but now another person was staying with him in the opposite room.

However, he didn't regret it, offering her to stay with him for a while. He would be more at ease if she is with him at least he could ensure her safety.

He stared at the closed door thinking about her.

"Have she fallen asleep already? I hope she will not feel uncomfortable." He couldn't stop thinking about what happened to her.

For now, he didn't have an answer to this question but he was so determined to search for the answer.

He remembered his conversation with Dr. Gomez when he informed him that the girl has some scars all over her body.

He was really curious about her identity and the reason why those people are targeting her and wanted her dead.

These thoughts were making his mind into a mess but he couldn't do anything for now except protecting her so he just sighed deeply.

He just finished checking his email regarding the photographic sketch of their suspects but his mind couldn't absorb anything right now.

It was no use planning things out tonight since his mind was busy thinking something else so he decided to tidy up.

He pulled the blanket aside and lay on the bed.

''I want to know her more. I will do my best to help her recover her memory," he mumbled to himself.

Finally, after staying up for the whole night, sleep eventually claimed him at dawn.

Morning came and even though Erick didn't get enough sleep, he was able to get up early.

He took a quick shower and as soon as he left his room he proceeded to the kitchen to prepare their breakfast.

He noticed that her room was still closed and there was no sound inside. He assumed that Elle was still asleep.

Just like him, Elle didn't sleep well last night.

"I'll just wake her up later when the food is ready," he said as a gentle smile appeared on his handsome face.

When Elle woke up it was almost 8 a.m.

Erick was supposed to leave before 8:00 for work however he was considerate enough and he didn't want to disturb her sleep.

He was worried that she might not have a good sleep last night because of the new environment. So he decided to wait for her.

He decided to call Bryan to inform him that he might be late today.

"Hello Chief, good morning!" Bryan greeted him as soon as he picked up his call.

"Good Morning Sergeant Velasquez! I called you because I just wanted to inform you that I will come to work a little bit late today. I have some matters to handle."

"Please inform others that you can start what you are doing and no need to wait for my orders. If you have any concerns just inform me. Okay?"

"Understood Chief! Copy and noted. By the way Chief, how's Jasmine? She was discharged yesterday, right?" Bryan asked him.

"Yes, she was discharged yesterday and she is fine. The doctor advised her to rest, not to move around, and not to carry heavy things for a while, or else her stitches might open up. Two more weeks and her wound will be completely healed." Erick replied.

"That's a piece of good news then. How's her first night staying with you?" Bryan said enthusiastically.

Erick was stunned upon hearing his question. He knew that this guy meant something else while teasing him. He chuckled and just shook his head.

"You shameless guy! I need to go now, I have something to do. See you later at the office."

Then he hung up the phone without waiting for Bryan to respond.

Meanwhile, the person whom they were just talking about a while ago during their conversation was already awake and just finished freshening up when she left her room.

She immediately saw Erick who just finished talking on the phone sitting at the dining table.

He glanced in her direction when he heard the sound of the door opening.

"Good morning Jasmine!" he greeted her with a smile that can cause any girl to melt and blush, what a beautiful sight to start a morning.

Elle was dumbfounded for a short moment seeing that smile but she quickly recovered. 'Elle, wake up! You are not dreaming anymore. Don't let your guard down around this guy,' she thought to herself.

"Good morning Detective Lee!" she greeted him back with a forced smile.

"Just call me Erick. Come. Let's have breakfast," he invited her to eat. She nodded in response then she walked towards the dining table.

She guessed that he had personally cooked breakfast. Fried rice, omelet, and luncheon meat were already served on the table.

"Coffee, Hot Choco, Milk, or Tea?" Erick asked her.

"I prefer hot choco." She replied.

"Got it!"Erick smiled at her again before he stood up to prepare her drink.

Elle frowned ''Why is it, he is always smiling. Grrrr... Can't you stop smiling? I will ruin your handsome face if you won't stop.... it is so distracting!" she mumbled.

He glanced back at her as he heard her faint voice. Elle met his gaze and wondered if she accidentally said it out loud.

'Did he hear what I had just said?'' she asked herself.

She was not sure so she just asked him calmly "Don't you have work today? Why are you  still here?"

" I will be leaving after breakfast. They are already informed that I will be late" He simply replied then he continued to prepare her hot choco.

After a while, Erick gave her the cup of hot chocolate as she thanked him. Erick sat down and they both quietly enjoyed their breakfast.... their first breakfast together.