C5

She told him what happened these past couple of weeks. For the first time since her parents died, she felt secured and she let out all of her resentment. AB listens to her story and he feels all of the pain she had been through. He lets her cry as he comforts her.

"Why would you let yourself suffer if you can just give your parents shares? Your future is more important and you can get those shares back if you are capable in the future. I can't stand the fact that you chose your parents shares than your reputation and dignity. Nina, forget about the shares and stay by my side. I will be your backer and I will help you to take those shares back in the future."

She was moved by those words. No one shows concern towards her before. She feels that she can trust this man with all her heart.

"Thank you AB. You are the only person who showed care to me. I don't know how to repay you"

"Stop thinking about repaying me. Didn't I tell you that you only need to stay by my side and I will handle everything." AB look at Nina with assuring eyes. His words are pleasant to hear and she feels calm when hearing this. She still has her worries but she feels everything will be okay as long as she was near him.

"Alright, I'll do what you said but I need you when I gave those shares because I don't trust anyone except you."

"Of course, I'll be there don't worry about it. Looks like you still have a lot of time left on your 'work'. You can sleep on the bed."

"Thank you but....." she can't hide her blushing when she look at him. She covers herself with blanket. Who knows what will happen next as they were alone in the room. He stares at her as he know what she is thinking. He laughed heartily and said "You don't need to worry. I won't touch you. You can sleep on the bed I'll sleep in the couch." He took an extra pillow and blanket at the cabinet and arranged it.

"What time will your 'work' end?"

"Around 12 midnight"

"Okay, I will wake you up when your work hours is done. Sleep well Nina and goodnight."

"You too AB sleep well and goodnight" after she said it, she quickly fell asleep. Her past days were tense and she cannot sleep well. AB looked at her. She was like a defenseless puppy in sleep. He walk towards her and leaned to kiss her forehead before lying on the couch and went to sleep.