What Do You Mean

ROSE POV

Three weeks later.....

A yawn left my mouth. I have been reading the book in my hand from the past two hours. What is it called? Alchemist yeah Alchemist.

As I tried to move my back hurt but I dare not say a word otherwise my boss aka Hades as he likes to be called by me will throw another tantrum. Let me tell you he is such a child. Always throwing tantrums but it is somewhat cute to see such a masculine and grown up man pouting.

"Do you want to sleep Rose?", Hades asked me softly and I nodded my head.

For the first week when I woke up from coma he used to call me with all sorts of endearments but I wasn't comfortable with it.

Firstly he is my boss and secondly it left me embarrassed. Even the nurses used to giggle.

"Lo....Rose come back to earth.", Hades stated. God I again zoned out. I passed him a sheepish smile.

"Yes. I think I will take a nap.", I stated.

Hades nodded his head and using the remote in his hand lowered down the bed. I kept the book on the nightstand and meanwhile another yawn left my mouth.

"I will wake you for dinner.", Hades stated but I was too tired to reply. I simply coiled up like a foetus and dozed off to a dreamless sleep.

~*~

I felt someone shaking my shoulder gently. God I just want to sleep. Sleep and I are bbf. I tried turning around without opening my eyes. But the hand was firmly on my shoulder and didn't let me turn. I huffed and opened my eyes.

“It is time for dinner.", Hades stated and at the same moment my stomach growled. Well this is embarrassing. I looked at Hades shyly and he just passed me a soft smile.

He used the same remote to lift my upper half up. After which he placed a tiny table and presented the food.

I huffed looking at the food. Strawberry porridge and a sliced apple. I don't like it but I can't complain. A dirt poor girl like me is being treated in the best hospital of the country and is provided with meals. At least I have have a square meal even if it is much to my distaste.

I picked up the spoon and started eating. In the first few days when I woke up Hades wanted to feed me but I declined that offer. He is my boss and he has already done so much for me. Also not like he was my lover or something. We barely know each other.

“Are you excited, you will be discharged tomorrow?", Hades asked me and I nodded my head.

“Finally I will go back to my house.", I dreamily stated. My poor make shift bed, a good for nothing living room and a super tiny kitchen. But it is my house and has given me shelter when I was going through my worst times. It is not even of average standard but still it is my home.

“About that I want to tell you something.", Hades stated scratching the back of his neck. I turned in his direction giving him full attention.

“Your house is no more there.", he stated softly and all the moment around me froze. What did he mean when he say my house is no more there. My belongings, clothes, books and things close to my heart are they all gone?

“What do you mean?", I shrieked.

“That building was knocked down two years ago.", Hades stated.

I felt tears blur my vision, threatening to spill. I am homeless now. Where will I go? Nothing that belonged to me is left. It felt like I have lost my identity. As it is I had no purpose to live and now this.

“Darling look at me.", Hades stated while cupping my cheeks. His fingers effortlessly rubbed the tears that were falling down my pale cheeks. I couldn't meet his eyes. I was embarrassed. I am nothing but a burden and have been that whole of my life.

“I am us-seless an-d a bu-urden.", I sobbed. Where the hell will I go?

“Rose stop crying baby.", Hades cooed but his words fell deaf in my ears. Negative thoughts started circling my mind and it felt like I was looking in them.

My breathing got raged and I started having trouble breathing. Black dots started appearing in my vision and I know I was losing.

“Doctor....", I could hear Hades shout but his voice faint.

Soon I couldn't take it anymore and I surrendered to the dark. It felt too easy and I don't know why but it felt I have felt this darkness before like we have been friends.

~*~

I felt light fall on my eyes. I groaned and turned around. The bed was too comfy.

“Rose......", I heard a voice and it was familiar.

“Open your eyes baby.", I heard the voice coo as if I was a baby. I sighed and slowly opened my brown orbs.

But as soon as I opened my eyes a heavy pain struck my head.

“Ahh...", I hissed. My hand automatically went to soothe the pain by massaging that area. I looked up to see Hades was directly looking at me. Worry was evident in his eyes.

It was then everything came back. My house and fainting. Why will god do something like that to me? I felt lost, way to lost.

“It is okay sweetheart.", Hades stated and his voice soothing. But it was me who knew the harsh reality.

“Where will I go Hades?", I asked. I don't even have the money to look for a new apartment.

“You aren't going anywhere. You are coming with me.", Hades stated. I gave him a confused look. Why on Earth will he want me to stay with him? After all I am just his secretary.

“I can't. You have done more than enough for me. I can't stay with you. Actually I am fine now. I will stay in a motel and tomorrow search for a house.", I stated.

Yes I can't be a pathetic girl who can't do anything. I have a job and more importantly I am independent. I can do it. How tough can it be?

“You are coming with me.", Hades repeated the same line. This time with much force.

“I won't.", I stated.

“I am being released today and I know I can manage.", I stated.

I heard Hades sigh. As if he was holding himself back. Like he wanted to say something but he couldn't.

“Rose please try to understand me. You are still weak and I can't let you stay alone. It is too dangerous. You are in need of constant care. I can't negotiate with you on this. You are coming with me and that is final. I am your boss right. So take it as a order.", Hades concluded leaving me speechless.

I didn't know what to saw. I wanted to defy him but one look at him and I knew this would be the wrong move. I didn't know what to say.

“It is for your best.", a small voice in my head stated.

Should I give in? I didn't know. This man standing in front of me was dangerous. Not in a sense that he would cause pain to me because all he has done till know is to take away my pain. But there was a fire in his eyes. So vicious and cunning that I feared that if I go near will burn me but at the same time a part of me wanted to burn in it. What is this feeling?

“Fine.", I stated. I felt defeated but it was a battle I lost myself. I don't know was it for good or bad but I know time will tell.

A satisfied smile stretched on Hades' face and I could feel my heart picking up speed. He smiles but not often and if only then for me. He never smiles at others. All guarded and tough. That is how he shows himself. But when he is with me. He loosen up and relax and my heart takes pride in it.

Before he could say anything, the doctor along with the nurses came in and asked Hades to leave for my final check up.

I hope it is my last check up and I have to never come back to this place though how luxurious it be. A hospital is a hospital after all.

~*~

I was sitting in a beautiful black car neither whose name I know nor it mattered. I was simply looking outside. I have finally changed out of the blue gown. I was wearing the softest knit wear I have ever touched. It is so soft that I rubbed my face with it twice and a pair of faded jeans.

I was asleep for six years of my life. So much must have changed I thought. I felt a pair of eyes burning holes at my back. Let's see what he wants.

I looked at Hades to see he was already looking at me. His eyes dark. I didn't know the motive of this man. He was like a mystery. I still don't understand why he took care of me for freaking six years when he owned nothing to me.

“Why you do all of it?"

These words left my mouth before I could stop them. His eyes on me gave me a sort of confidence.

“Do what?", he said though he knew what I was talking about. He was testing the waters.

“Everything you are doing for me.", I asked. My voice low fearing the driver would hear us. As if understanding. Hades pressed a button and a separator was pulled up. Separating the front and back seats. I looked in awe. I didn't know technology could be this sweet.

“You really want to know my love?", Hades ask and I nodded my head. His voice a mere whisper and I prepared myself for the answer.

“I won't.", he stated and I pulled my face back. What the hell? I thought he would tell me. He threw his head back and started laughing.

“Very funny.", I stated with a huff as I crossed my arms around my chest. I thought he would answer me. I have asked this question so many times but I never got an answer and today he even dared to laugh at me.

“I won't talk to you. You are a meanie.", I stated as I continued looking outside.

“Rose..."

I heard his voice but ignored it. Let me give him the silent treatment. I let his words fall deaf in my ears.

“Love..."

I heard him again but I again ignored his voice. I heard him sigh and I suppressed the giggle that I wanted to let go.

“Fine have it your way.", I heard Hades say. I didn't know what he meant but before I could understand, I felt being lifted up and placed on Hades' lap.

This action took me by surprise. I jerked in his lap but one of his arms were wrapped around my waist and other on my upper thigh keeping me put.

I could feel his body warmth and his minty breath. Sparks ran through my body as if I was an electricity pole. My heart was pounding. I have never been on a man's lap. This feeling was completely foreign. I started moving in his lap but he didn't let go.

“Please Hades.", I begged. It was beyond embarrassing. My cheeks were hot.

“Please for what my sweet?"

His question looked innocent but the mischievous glint in his eyes told me what it meant. It was far from innocent. This jerk!

“Please Hades.", I stated this time more firmly.

His touch staying so long didn't sit well with me. I don't know why but I didn't like being touched. What is wrong with me?

Maybe after seeing the panic in my eyes, he let me go. My heart eased at his action. Also he even muttered a quick sorry. I simply nodded my head. Way too lost to say anything.

I don't know what it was but there was an unsettling feeling at the pit of my stomach. As if I was missing out something. I was quiet now with only one thought revolving in my mind.

Why did that touch feel like acid? What am I missing?