There is a way to stay here.

“I think you are forgetting the conditions. I promised I will let you do things if you will listen to me. But there is not a single thing that has obeyed.” He made her remember their connections.

“How’s that? You transferred me, you made me stay here, I did all I can do”.

“And what about all the cursing and the trouble you caused last night?” She cursed at him, he was very aggravated. There was no way he would let her go easily.

She was quick to admit, “I am sorry about that. But I really have to go”.

“Even if you will not tell me I will somehow get to know what you are up to. So, it is better to tell me yourself”. He was being strict.

Carissa pondered for a bit, “I am going for desert car racing”. She spoke without looking at him.

He threw his fork on the table, “Dream on”. Just how she can talk about such a dangerous thing easily. Dubai is the most dangerous place in the world to drive and she is talking about desert racing.

“HEY”. She shouted, “You can't do that. You are going back on your words.”

“I will place a travel ban on you”. His voice was piercing. He spoke a single sentence and went to his study.

When Noah left an old man came in front of her and greeted her respectfully.

He is the butler at his house. He was with Noah since his childhood so ultimately Noah trusts him a lot and has handed over all the matter to him.

“My name is Martin”. He introduced himself. Last night he was not here, but he got to know about Carissa from others. It was shocking for him as Noah doesn’t keep relationships. And now, he brought a girl. It is quite a big deal.

Carissa smiled at him, “Carissa”. And extended her hand to shake.

Carissa found Martin very gentle. But he did not shake her hand and apologized. They were thinking of her very highly and it won’t be good to shake hands with her.

“Young madam, please don't think much. Young master temper is mostly like this”.

“I know don’t worry”. She smiled. But Carissa was mad since he is not letting her go.

She went to the garden and saw a person with lions. She ran to see the lions.

“Why are lions here?” She was shocked to see the sight.

“These are young master’s pets”. The man told her.

He is really on another level. She has seen people with all types of pets but it was her first time to see a person having lions as pets. He is really different, really, Carissa thought.

“Can I play with them?” She really wanted to experience this. Her adventurous instincts were kicking in.

“You can play with this one.” He pointed at the certain lion.

He was very small compared to others. It was a baby and the least dangerous. The others were trained too but they were fierce as it was her first time it was better to start with something safer.

Carissa held the baby in her lap and the baby extended his hands to hug her. It was so cute and fluffy, she felt very comfortable.

The trainer gave her the milk. Carissa held the baby in her arms and made him drink his milk. She thought Noah is very cold and aloof, but he really loves others. He has a very kind and warm heart. She felt a new feeling for him. It was hard for her to name it too as they were foreign to her.

When the baby lion finished his meals she released but he started to follow her. She ran and he ran after her. Noah was watching her from far. Her injuries were not healed and she was running around. Carissa was only wearing his shirt and was short in the cold weather. He frowned at her.

“Are you done having fun?” He spoke from behind. His voice was colder than the weather.

“No”.

“Come inside you will catch a cold”. He was worried.

“I am fine”. She wanted to spend more time with him.

“Take him with you”. He gave her permission to take the baby inside.

She played with him for a bit but the baby had to go. The trainer took him. She started to get bored. He looked at her bored face, “There is something more interesting”.

“What is it?” she looked interested.

“Follow me”. Noah took her to the third floor of his house. There was a huge house cinema and an arcade on the floor. All types of games were there. There were even 4D and virtual reality games too.

Carissa played in the arcade for the whole day in the end he regretted bringing her there and dragged her out.

It was already night. She was having too much fun at his house.

“I wish I could live here”. She spoke without realizing what these words can mean to him.

The colors of Noah's face changed. “Actually, you can”. He spoke in a very serious voice.

“How can I?” She asked, looking at him confusingly.

“There is always a way”. He came near her and looked at her beautiful face. He held her neck with his big and warm palm and gave her a quick peck on her lips. He was afraid to harm her so he immediately pulled back himself.

On the other hand, Carissa's hands started to sweat. There were even small droplets on her face. He examined her face closely but couldn’t find what she was thinking.

For the first time, Carissa did not feel disgusted by a touch of man in the last 8 years. Her hands trembled a little. He sat very closely to her and held her hands in his hand.

“I want you to know something”. He spoke gently, “You are always safe with me. I promise you I won’t do anything that will put you in danger".

She was clearly understanding the meaning behind his words. He knows, he knows what happened to her. A storm rushed in her mind.

But still she wanted him to stop. She does not want to grow such feelings that will hurt him, and she will get hurt in return. “I am not what you think I am. You will hate me, when you will get to know the real me”. His voice was shivering.

“Then, I want you to tell me who you are”. Her hand was still in his hand and he can feel how sweaty they are.

“I….. I can’t”.

“I will never hate you… never. Whatever the reality is it does not concern me”. He paused, “I will help you”.

His words were warm. But she was not ready for such things at all. Even if she will try it is hard for her. The feelings she is starting to have for Noah are not ordinary too. But she is afraid to admit them.

She pulled away her hand from his and did not look in his eyes, “please send me to my apartment”.

He stayed quiet for sometime, “Okay”. Now, he cannot tell her to stay here.

He grabbed his coat and gave it to her then he held car keys and went to drop her. The drive to her home was covered in silence. None spoke a word.

He was also having a lot of thoughts. He cannot see her crying, he cannot see her getting hurt, and he wants to keep her always beside him so no one can ever hurt her. But he also does not want her to be afraid of him. His grip on the steering wheel tightened as he drove back to home.

Carissa thought he was pitying her and she did not want his sympathy.

She came back and her head was filled with him.