Ryan's POV:

*knock knock*

"Who is it?"

"It's me, Master."

"Come in." He gruffed out grumpily as I opened the doors slowly to reveal him with a bottle of whiskey in hand. "What do you want?"

Closing the doors behind me, I ensured that they're fully closed before speaking. "It's about A-Young Master, Master."

"What about him?" He asks nonchalantly as he downed a glass without sparing me a single glance.

"Someone planted a bomb under his car earlier." Looking up slightly, he revealed an amused gaze before changing it into one of those couldn't be bothered look. What's with those looks? Shouldn't he be worried? I mean, someone planted a bomb under Adrian's car which could have killed him!

"Oh. I see. He's fine right? So don't disturb me." He brushed my words off without care as he continued to drink.

"I'm sorry Master but aren't you going to do something about it?"

"He's not injured or dead yet, right? What do you want me to do then?" Is he that heartless?! Can't he see the seriousness in this matter? His son's life is on the line!

"He is your son, right? Aren't you at least worried about his safety?" He snorted loudly before getting up to take another bottle.

"That brat is a grown up already. He can handle such things himself."

"But can you a least hire a few more bodyguards to look out for him? This way, we can really ensure that he's always safe." Looking up at me into my eyes, he shot me a cold glare before finishing his opened bottle in a go.

"Are you saying that you're incapable of protecting him?" That's not what I meant at all!

"No Master, I don't mean that."

"Then get loss. Don't bother me over such minor things." Minor? You call this minor?!

"Master, he's your son. Aren't you afraid that he'll get killed by someone?! Shouldn't you do something about it?" Shit. I raised my voice at him.

"Is that the way to talk to your Master? Raising your voice like that and questioning my actions? Is that how someone should talk to their Master?" He questioned sternly before flinging the empty bottle against his office doors, causing it to shatter instantly. Shit, he's pissed.

"I'm sorry Master. I'm just worried about Young Master's safety."

"Why do you care anyway? Who is that brat to you?" He's someone I love deeply.

"He is a Master and a brother to me, Master. That's why it is also my responsibility to make sure that he's safe."

"And you've said it. Your responsibility. Not mine. You deal with it, not me. This is not the first time anyway. He should be used to it by now."

"But-"

"Any more questions? Or do you want to argue with your Master some more?"

"...No, Master. I'll be taking my leave now. Sorry for wasting your time."

"Get loss and do your job."

"Yes, Master." Exiting his office promptly, my thoughts wandered around aimlessly as I advanced my way towards Adrian room. Sigh...seems like I just have to tell him the truth for his safety.

Adrian's POV:

*Knock Knock*

"Come in."

"Adrian?"

"Yes, love?'

"I've prepared dinner. Want to eat together?" He asks softly as he stood outside my room. Did something happen?

"Isn't Mum suppose to prepare dinner today? And what about my dad?"

"Trish's is on leave today and your...dad said that he's skipping dinner today."

"Oh. Let's go then."

Walking down the stairs behind his smaller frame, he led us to one of the tables at the outdoor pool at the back of the house where there's a spread laid out already.

"What's the occasion, love?"

"Nothing really. I just feel like enjoying the night breeze."

"I see."

"Yeah...you should start eating or your food will get cold."

"How about you? Where's your portion?"

"I'm not hungry."

"Did something happen?"

"Not really. I just don't have the apittite today. Don't worry about me okay?"

"O-Okay..." As I ate slowly, my eyes wandered over Ryan's relaxed form as he enjoyed the cool and gentle breeze calmly with shut eyes. He looks so beautiful and angelic...so peaceful...

"How's the food, Adrian?"

"Wonderful as always, love. Thank you. Are you sure you don't want any?" Shaking his head, he motioned me to finish my food up as he continued to stare at the stars above.

"Yeah...I really love the breeze...it's so calming and soothing..." He says gently as he let out a soft sigh.

"I agree. It really is." It's been so long since I've felt so relaxed. "Ryan?"

"Yes?"

"You have something to say, right?"

"You saw through me, huh?"

"Tell me, Ryan."

"Remember when I told you that I have to get more fuel for the car and when we have to take a taxi back?"

"Yeah..."

"That was actually a lie. I realized that there was actually a bomb planted under the car and thus drove to the nearest carpark where the bomb went off. That's why we have to take a taxi back at the car is destroyed." The bomb went off...it went off...Ryan was still there...

"Y-You mean that the car exploded?"

"I'm sorry-" Sorry? Sorry?! Sorry isn't going to cut it! Does he know that he could have died if he didn't escape on time?!

"Are you nuts?! How can you stay in the car when you realized that there really was a bomb and it was going to blow?! You could have died if you did not manage to escape on time! What were you thinking?!" He winced slightly at my harsh words before looking at me with regret in his eyes.

"I have to make sure that you're dropped first. As you've said, the bomb may blow anytime and I wouldn't want the bomb to blow with you still inside." This...idiot! 

"So you say that it's okay if it's only you who's left inside? What the hell are you thinking?! I could have lost you! For goodness sake!" I almost lost him again! What the hell! How can I be so careless?! I should have known when he asked me if I've heard any sound. I should have guessed...I should have! Damn it!

"A-Adrian?"

"Please Ryan...stop... Stop risking your life for mine....... Please...don't." 

"I can't... That's my job... It's my duty to protect you."

"Ryan! Just listen to me for once okay?! I don't want you to do that ever again! Promise me!"

"I...can't-"

"Ryan!"

"I'm sorry, Adrian...I can't promise you that."

"Then promise to tell me the truth. Every time."

"Okay. I'll promise you that. I promise to tell you the truth at all times."

"Thank you, Ryan... Thanks a lot..."