BRUISED.

THE BROKEN PIECE.

CHAPTER 003.

THE BROKEN PIECE.

Kendra tiptoed to the kitchen with her phone torchlight and picked up a mixer, then she headed to the window. She opened her curtains without hesitation to chase the person, shockingly it was Damain.” You freaked me out, I was hoping you would call to let me know you were home, not playing around like some kid”, she said with so much disappointment on her face as she opened her window.

He giggled and responded “I’m sorry Kendra, I had to drive back to tell you I’m sorry for what happened with the kiss”, Kendra gave him a sarcastic expression, she couldn’t believe he came back and he also freaked her out just because of this.

“You have to leave now, I will see you on Friday again, it’s almost midnight”, Kendra told Damian trying to shut her window, he blew her a kiss and then said goodnight to her while she sighed and shut

the window.

It was a very busy Friday, Damian and Kendra have gotten used to each other at the bar, as they’ve had a couple of conversations. That cool evening, Kendra sat at his table, and she joined him for a glass of wine. Deep down, she was so curious to know the reason for his breakup.

“Everyone is faced with a unique battle or struggle, maybe I should make him more comfortable so he could willingly be vulnerable to me,” Kendra said to herself and smiled at him, while they locked eyes. At that point, she was so willing and more eager to help him heal, because she could feel his kindness and strength, she also knew he could be the best version of himself.

A black curvy masked lady, with full hair, was dancing on the pole, Damian couldn't take his eyes off her, Kendra noticed he was a bit distracted and seemed very uncomfortable and restless, so she kicked him to get his attention and he responded subconsciously in a troubled tone and firm tone, “ That is Pauler, the pretty devil”.

Kendra was left confused, she couldn't even her confusion.” No! That's an Ivy girl, one of the dancers from the Ivy Girls group signed to Red Room, you can take a look at their i********: page”. She replied and proceeded to show him photos and videos on their i********: page, then he felt so much at ease. It was a good opportunity to ask the big question.

She paused for a moment, then she stared at him as she faced him,” Please what was the cause of the breakup? I could see the sadness in your eyes.” She asked Damian softly.

Immediately Damian wore a sad look as he puffed the smoke in his mouth from his cigarette.” I doubt you would understand darling,” he responded with so much pain in his voice.

Kendra touched his bears gently, reassuring him he was safe with her and she cared about him.

He dropped his cigar on the ashtray and then drank alcohol from the glass.”Her name was Pauler, I thought I'd found the one for me, little did I know she was my father’s mistress and a stripper, she lied to me about being into real estate and I never knew she planned to use me to get my father’s company while we dated for a couple of years.

He told Kendra his dad was also sick and being admitted to the hospital as a result of poisoning. He let her know that an investigation was ongoing, and they were yet to identify the villain.

At that point, Kendra felt so sorry for him, she wondered how a woman could be mean to a man who loved her, but she lacked words to describe her state of mind.

On one hand, she was willing to help Damian heal, and on the other hand, she wished Damian could stop blaming himself and beating himself up over a heartbreaking experience he had as a result of genuine love.

Kendra leaned on his shoulders, she could feel the intense and electrifying vibration that came from his body. She also held his hands, within her she knew she had fallen in love with him. She was so attracted to him and she could do anything to help him move on from his emotional traumas and heal.

Damian felt so much peace too, he felt like a very heavy burden was lifted off his shoulders. His conversation with Kendra brought so much relaxation to his soul.

Damian reached out for her face to wipe the stain of food under her lips with a napkin.”Damian, I think I have something to share with you, but you have to promise me you’re going to keep it to yourself, promise me you will never speak a word about it to anyone” Kendra said.

Damian looked at her with so much curiosity and a very nervous stomach, a thousand thoughts were in his head, he didn’t want it to be another sad news as his world was already in a clumsy fall.”I promise, whatever you share with me is safe with me, and won’t be disclosed to anyone else.”Damian said, holding her hands, with so much certitude.

“I am an orphan, I lost my family in a ghastly motor accident, and surprisingly, my brother’s body was never found by the police”.She told him she had a strong feeling he was still alive and one day he would be found. She went further to let him know it would be the happiest day of her life, and she would never stop searching for him even if everyone gave up on the search with the conclusion he was dead and maybe if something could be found, it would be his carcass.

Damian sat up and looked at her surprisingly. He felt sorry for her and he assured her he was going to stand by her and make sure she found her brother. He encouraged her to stay strong for her brother and he also appreciated her strengths for being able to navigate through life alone and yet bring healing and put smiles on the faces of others despite the harsh challenges.

For a moment, tears rolled down her eyes, she had lived life with so much loneliness and abandonment. She never believed would find peace and love in a place she never imagined.

Damian wiped her tears with his handkerchief and kissed her forehead. He knew he was not gonna let her go, he knew he was going to take good care of her and be the hero in her world, she was such a soft princess and a big baby.

Being with him felt like home, it brought so much relief to her soul because she had looked forward to a connection like this all these years. Her world truly needed Damian more than he could imagine.

They both believed fate had brought them together as they couldn't let go of each other's hands. They knew they would stand by each other even if the world was ending.

Their bond has grown stronger and they are not willing to let go of each other, looking forward to what the future holds for them. It was a charming and romantic moment for them. They found themselves in a dreamy world as they held each other tightly again, leaving Kendra wondering if he was truly done with his ex.

In his heart, he was going to show her where love was because his presence in her life wiped all the tears she cried. What if Damian wasn't completely healed from the traumas inflicted on him by his ex, would Kendra suffer and bleed from his trauma response as a victim of trauma? Anyway, time will tell.