Chapter 122

'Then you have my promise, and full confidence, that nothing would happen to me Tana, I'd not for anything else, I would beat all odds, i'm.near even death itself just to ensure that you and Jordan aren't left alone. This is my sincere promise to you Kaitana' He couldn't give her exactly what she wants, but he could at least make her a promise he'd never break, a promise he intends to keep no matter what it takes, for her and his little brother, he's willing to defy fate and even death itself if the need be.

'Why are you doing all of these Kil! Is it because of her? She's compelling you to do all of these right?' Kaitana's voice no longer held anger or determination, she knows she already lose the battle this time around and nothing she does would change his mind. He remained silent, unable to give answers to her accusation. 'You know! This is all just so funny and unexpected, it's like fate is playing a twisted game with you. I thought that part of you died with Claire all those years ago, but it seems I was wrong, but you could have chosen anyone else, you could have been with anyone else, you could have fallen in love with anyone else, yet! You fell for the daughter of your worse nemesis, and that is why I'm worried for you'

'I don't love her Tana! Yes! Maybe I'm a little fond of her, but it's definitely not love, like you said, that part of me died along with Claire, there's no space for anyone else in my heart, ever again, not now, now ever' after Claire died, he has wallowed in guilt and self pity for the longest time, everyone said it wasn't his fault but he knew they were just mere words of consolation, he should have been the one in the car not her, he should have been the one who exploded into a thousand bits and pieces, not her, she died in his place and he would never be able to forgive himself for it, for failing to keep his promise to always protect and love her, then he swore to himself, he made a path never to love another woman again, never to give love another chance so he wouldn't have to endure the pain and torture all over again, his decision was made purely our of selflessness, he had deliberately chosen a life that would put everyone around him in danger, one wrong move and his entire world would come crashing down so why do it? He also came deny the fact that he and Lucy Rose together is a very terrible idea, she's loved her entire life married by the shadow of her parents sins and guilt, she of all people deserves to end up happy in a normal relationship, not with another mortal complications like him, that's what he said to himself, although the mere thought of her with someone else makes him green with envy and annoyance.

'... You can lie to me all you want, like to yourself if it makes you sleep better at night, but you can't deny what your heart feels, the heart would always want what it wants. I'd let you go ahead with this crazy plan of yours, not that you need my permission anyways, you've made that very clear...' Killian started to argue but she cuts him of a hold of her hand. '...but you'll have to fulfill one condition of mine, I won't give you my blessing if you don't ' she bargains, leaving no room for his refusal, he has made his plans, but it won't stop her from making her's just to keep him safe and there was only one way to do that.

'Tell me what it is you want! Say it and i'd do it!' he concurs quite easily, feeling immensely relieved that she's finally coming around.

'This job would require every personal information about you, including your relationship status. From this moment onward, you're no longer a no longer single, you're now have a girlfriend, who you're so deeply in love with and got engaged' she declares, leaving him momentarily confused, unable to make head of tale of what she's driving at. Kaitana had initially convinced herself not to her so worried at first, afterall it was only an interview and there is every possibility that he wouldn't be chosen for the job, but on the other hand, Killian isn't one to leave stones unturned in his plans, once his mind his made up, there's absolutely nothing in the universe capable of stopping him from achieving a set goal, he applied for that job with purpose clear in his mind as day, there's no way he would lose the opportunity to someone else without a fight, the fact that he already has encounters with Lucy Rose might just make it all the more easier for him to secure the job, judging from everything she has learnt from Steph, the girl is staring to get too comfortable with him and might possibly appoint him the very moment he steps into the interview room, and if she does that, there's only one other move to be made in other to enaire that whatever unnatural feeling brewing between them dies as fast as it came

'...That is the only way to keep you in check, to make sure you don't lose focus all because of that girl. From this moment onwards, I'm now your pretend "fiancee" and I'd be going along with you for that interview!' she announced with a triumphant smirk while the understanding slowly dawns on him. He could only stare at her with mouth wide open, unable to believe how she had cunningly maneuvered herself into the situation flawlessly.

'What the fuck!' he cursed loudly.

'We had an agreement Kil, don't you dare back out of it or I'd be your wise nightmare' she warns sternly, all traces of play and amusement wiped off her face.