Chapter Nine:

Is Raimundo secretive? Or is he just not one to talk about his life? Also, I had no idea whether this guy was honest or not? For all I know, this guy could be a creep who goes by a completely different name… and has a habbit of saving people for his own personal black mailing schemes, so that he takes advantage of the guilt they have. Shut up Kimiko, you think too much.

Knock knock.

"Kimiko? I brought you some fresh towels…" I sighed. No way could he be like that. He was nothing but nice to me. (despite that moment on the beach, which he apologised for) I forgot to respond, dipping my head under the water to wash away my thoughts. Suddenly, the door flew open, making me jump and gasp for breath. Shooting myself up, I stared wide eyed over towards the completely beetroot coloured face of Raimundo. I hesitated, wandering why he was blushing, Until mine finally did the same. Realisation washing over my, I could practically feel the embarrassment flood my very being. I quickly folded my arms and ducked my shoulders under the bubbles before letting out an almighty shriek. (conditioned reflex) He quickly threw the towels down and slammed the door behind him. I realised I'd grabbed the shampoo bottle and had it poised ready to throw, however I didn't recall picking it up.

That's why he ran? Oh well. Hopefully he didn't see a lot… But something deep inside me disagreed with that theory, causing the hint of rose to stay present on my cheeks.

I exhaled heavily and stood up. Stepping out, I reached for the towels that had been thrown on the floor. Beginning to dry myself off. I had no idea what I was going to wear though. Again I sighed (as if that's all I'd ever been doing in the past three hours) and rested my back against the door. Sliding down, so I was sat on the floor, hugging my knees. Hiding my face.

I had to ask him about my clothes.

Forcing myself up again, I opened the door a crack before asking;

"Raimundo…What am I gunna' do about my clothes?" It was a long silence, perhaps he didn't hear me, but before I could ask again a hand poked through the door revealing a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. I was slightly confused, but accepted them at the least.

"Thanks" I whispered.

~o~o~

I sat down in one of the comfy arm chairs, sipping at a nice hot cup of tea. Still thinking about how I was going to bring up the questions into the conversation.

Soon Raimundo joined me. Seating himself on the two person sofa.

"I'm sorry about ugh… walking in" He spoke softly, blowing the steam away from his mug, to reduce awkwardness.

"It's okay. It was an accident…" I tried to convince myself. I was still trying to get over the embarrassment.

"I'm also sorry that you got into that mess before…" He spoke. I lifted my head slightly. Well it was now or never.

"What did they mean?" I asked. I felt slightly guilty after seeing the pain that flashed through his eyes. I recoiled. Folding my legs. Resting my mug on my knee, staring down into it. I wasn't going to like his story.

"By what now?" He asked. I knew he wanted to know specifically what I remembered being said. After all I was only blinded. I wasn't deaf.

"What business? And why did he keep calling you Pedrosa? Why am I in this mess?" I asked all at once. It made me feel terrible for pushing but I had to know. I don't like being left in the dark.

"Pedrosa is my last name… And it's a long story" He murmured. Not making eye contact. I smiled weakly. I knew he saw me at the corner of his eyes.

"I have all night" I spoke in a lighter tone. Warming the mood abit. He chuckled lowly, yet it held no happiness behind it. My eyebrows furrowed. I didn't like this side of Raimundo. It was too sad.

"My older brother was never the best role model. He was a lot older than me, and when I found out he was a business owner I wanted to work for him. I was eight when I first started working for my brother. I must admit, I'm not proud of it looking back. But at the time I didn't realise what I was actually doing. Truth was my brother was part of a huge drugs trade and was one of the most wanted drug dealers in Brazil. I found out what I was actually doing at the age of 16 and a couple of months ago my brother was murdered. I took the opportunity to run from the business. I didn't and still don't want anything to do with it. Yet, despite the many crimes my brother has commited, He was after all my brother. He looked after me. I know exactly who murdered him. And I'm sorry if this scares you but, I frankly can't forgive him. Not only did he kill my brother, He attempted to kidnap you as bait, and anyone who does that deserves to go to hell…" His story was truly surprising. He was right. He was scaring me. Yet I could understand. He has a past that he's tried to forget yet it chased him constantly. I couldn't imagine anyone close to me die. Let alone get murdered. I know if Keiko got murdered that if I found who did it, I wouldn't just stand and let it pass. I understood the way he felt. I've not only understood, I can also feel. I was showing true empathy.

"They didn't hurt you did they?" Raimundo glanced up, scanning my body. I knew straight away that he was really asking 'did they touch me?' I shook my head.

"I got a scratch from being in the war zone of a fight, but it's nearly healed now…" I said with a soft smile. He paused for a while. Searching my eye's before smiling back.

"That's good. As long as you're okay"

"Raimundo?" I asked. He turned with a 'huh?' focusing on me.

"Why did they think kidnapping me would lure you into their failure of a trap?" I asked smoothly. Raimundo's cheeks turned a light tint of pink.

"Well, They must of thought that you were my girlfriend or something, when I saved you the first time…" He rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"I see, but as I recall you did say I was your girl to them?" I raised an eyebrow. Ready for the tease.

"That was to save you. Plus the night previous, they tried stealing something of mine so…" He sighed.

"Never mind…Forget it…" I giggled before standing up, stepping closer to him.

"Raimundo?" I asked again, this time a mere whisper. He stood up slowly. With an arched brow.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and buried my head into his chest. Closing my eyes before continuing.

"Thank you for coming to my rescue"

His arms slowly returned my embrace. His heart was racing in his chest ( which matched my own pulse) and his chest vibrated as he whispered back.

"Anytime!"

Butterflies erupted in my stomach, and I felt every heart beat in both mine and Raimundo's chest. I couldn't imagine the beating ever stopping. A loving feeling washed over me, as I realised what the term bliss really meant. I was falling in love for the first time. Although I didn't want to show it. I felt safe. For once on this miserable holiday, I was beginning to see the light.

I loosened my grip slightly. Wanting to gaze into his eyes to try and decipher his emotions from the look in them. I wanted to stare into those gorgeous forest eyes and see the tenderness that may or may not be there. Sure enough I looked into them, As he did mine. His orbs flashing with a variety of different emotions that where harder than I had first thought. I wandered what he was thinking and I really wasn't getting anywhere. I finally broke and asked.

"What are you thinking?" Before he soon replied "About how beautiful you are…" Then, just like the movies. He slowly bowed down, and brushed his lips to mine. His nose grazing mine softly. My eyes fluttered shut. As did his (I'm hoping) and all at once, I didn't want this moment to end. Everything was perfect. One of his arms, locked protectively around my waist. His other hand was resting on my neck/shoulder as his thumb stroked by jaw line. His lips. Oh his lips, moving in harmony to mine. His soft tender touch. It was the best feeling in my life. I was most definitely falling in love with this man. Despite his past, and present. All that mattered was what tomorrow would bring, and all I could hope was maybe, he loved me too.

But like everything, That will be revealed in time…

A/N: :3 Okai I went a tad bit soppy with this chapter I thought the mood could be brightened up since it's been all too depressing. I'm sorry if they seem abit Out of character. I did my best. :D I'm actually quite pleased with how this came out. The story is almost bursting out of my head… Yet I can't write that fast :( sad I know. If I could type at the speed I think then I'd hav a million stories finished. :L but I can't so I don't BUT YEAH

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