The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Due to emotional and physical exhaustion as well as lack of sleep, Elle eventually fell asleep while watching over Erick.

She was not aware that the man beside her was now awakened. Erick could feel that he was weak and could not move his body yet because of the pain.

He blinked several times to clear his vision. He was now staring at the white ceiling above him. He knew that he was in the hospital.

He could remember the event that transpired before he lost consciousness.

He managed to catch Black Shadow however someone suddenly interfered.

It was too late when he noticed that someone aside from Bryan appeared.

He heard the gunshot and he felt the sharp pain at his back. He knew that he was hit by two bullets.

He was still wearing an oxygen mask. He felt a little bit uncomfortable so he wanted to remove it.

He tried to raise his arm but he could not. Something was stopping him from doing that.

He looked down only to see his sleeping beauty who was sound asleep at his bedside while holding his hand.

A gentle smile automatically appeared on his face. He missed her so much. It seemed like he had not seen her for a very long time.

When he was losing consciousness at that time, all he could think of was Elle.

At that certain moment, he was not afraid of dying but he was more afraid of not seeing her again.

He did not want to disturb her and wake her up so he just stared at her sleeping face familiarizing every part of it. She looked tired.

He really wanted to hug this girl right now, too bad he could not still move and his entire body was aching.

"She really sleeps like a baby. I miss you, Elle... I miss you so much."

"Sorry for making you wait. Did I make you worry too much? You look so stress even in your sleep."

As if Elle heard something, she suddenly opened her eyes only to see a pair of brown eyes watching over her.

The moment their eyes met... a series of emotions reflected on them, relief, happiness, warmth, and longingness.

"Erick! You are awake." Elle sat up immediately.

Elle was about to stand up to call for a doctor when Erick stopped her as he pulled her hand which was still holding his.

"Hey... Don't worry. I am not gonna leave you. I will just call a doctor so that he can check on you." Elle explained to him.

Erick understood what she meant so he just nodded as he released her hand. Elle gave him a reassuring smile before she left to call for a doctor.

Seconds later, Elle came back together with a doctor. He approached Erick and check his vitals.

"He is now showing a good sign. His condition was now stable. We can transfer him to his private room." The doctor said to Elle after examining Erick.

"Thank you doc." Elle felt relieved now.

The doctor just nodded and smiled at her before he left the room.

Erick signaled her if he could now take the oxygen mask. Elle understood what he meant so she removed it for him.

"Mr. Detective how do you feel right now?" Elle asked him with a concerned voice.

Erick brought his right arm to his chest as he answered her question in a hoarse voice.

"I am hurting here."

Elle's face was painted with worries. "Why you did not complain when the doctor was here? Wait I will call the doctor again."

Erick stopped her again from leaving.

"No. I don't need the doctor. It is you that I need Elle. My heart keeps calling your name." 

Elle was taken aback when she heard his remarks. She gave him a questioning look.

Erick smiled at her cheekily. He wanted to laugh but he could not because of his wound.

He just survived from a near-death but now he was here trying to win the heart of the girl in front of him using his corny lines.

"Just stay with me. Do you know that your presence is enough to ease my pain?"

Elle looked at him with disbelief.

"Don't try to sweet-talk me, Erick Lee! Do you think I will easily forgive you after this?

"I almost die from worrying about you... no, I think that I was slowly dying that time!! Do you know how frightened I am when I heard the news from Bryan?!"

Elle did not know why but all the emotions that she kept holding all this time suddenly exploded from within.

Tears started to fall from her eyes like pouring rain. Erick began to panic when he saw Elle was crying.

"Elle I am so sorry. I did not want this to happen also. Promise... I will be more careful next time. Don't be sad, I am now okay." 

He could not bear to see her sad. He could not bear to see her frightened. He could not bear to see her shedding tears.

He wanted to wrap her into his arms. Even in pain, he took all his strength to sat up and pulled her into an embrace.

However, before he could do that Elle learned what he was planning to do so she stopped him immediately because she was worried that his wound would open up.

"Hey... Are you an idiot? You are still injured. Do you want me to tie you up in this bed so that you won't be able to move?"

Elle reprimanded him as she helped him to sit up properly as she adjusted his bed. She was very careful so that he would not be hurt.

Erick just looked at her helplessly. 'It's your fault. I just want to comfort you.' Erick thought to himself.

He met Elle's angry eyes. "Elle if you want to tie me up in this bed, then please don't use any kind of rope. I prefer it if you will use your arms."

Elle was dumbfounded after hearing that. Elle's eyes crossed in exasperation. She could not believe this shameless guy in front of her.

'Is his mind was also affected by the bullets and have switched on his sweet-talking mode?'

Elle breathed deeply. "I think I should inform Mom and Dad that you are now awake."

Elle was trying to change the topic but it looked like Erick did not plan to stop his sweet-talking mode.

"Don't call them yet Elle, please. I want to spend more time alone with you. If they know that I am already awake they will come rushing here."

Elle:"..."

Elle was rendered speechless for a moment.

''Your parents are worrying too much about you and then you still have the guts to request that from me?''

"Please Elle, give me 5 hours... no, 3 hours. Just think of this as we are giving them a surprise. It just that... I really miss you, Elle."

Elle just stayed silent while staring at Erick who was giving her a pleading look.

"I promised Mom that once you wake up... I will give you a punishment."

Erick was slightly confused. 'I am a patient here. Why should I be punished?'

"What punish..."

Erick did not finish what he was about to say as Elle's lips already covered his mouth.

Erick's eyes widened from shock. 'Wait... am I still alive? Why do I feel like this is heaven?'

Elle took the initiative this time to kiss him. Seconds later, he closed his eyes, savoring this sweet punishment she was giving him. 

His heart was fluttering inside his chest and he felt like there were butterflies in his stomach.

Elle let her emotions go along with this kiss. The longingness overpowered her and she succ.u.mbed to the desire of her heart.

She held his face using both hands pulling him gently and closer towards her. She was very careful not to hurt him in the process.

When she felt that Erick was about to move, she paused for a moment and simply warned him "Don't move if you don't want me to stop doing this." 

Erick pouted after hearing that.

Of course, Erick did not want the moment to end quickly so just like an obedient child he listened to her. He tried to fight his urge to move and raise his hands to hold her.

When Elle was satisfied with Erick's act of obedience, she continued to kiss him. Erick was responding to her kiss with the same intensity.

They wanted to seize this moment, two pairs of lips brushing each other, invading each other's mouth as their tongues entangled within.

Their kiss aroused their senses and triggered their systems of nerves as they took each other on the momentary journey of love and desire.

They were drowned into this passionate moment when Bryan and Dr. Gomez entered the room.

Dr. Gomez also learned the news of what happened to Erick so he decided to visit him today and it just so happened that on his way he met Bryan who was talking to Erick's doctor.

They were glad to know that Erick's condition was now stable and he just woke up so they were so excited to see him.

They did not expect that upon entering the ICU room this was the scene that would welcome them. They were shocked beyond belief.

The man who had just undergone a life and death situation was now kissing his so-called girlfriend.

"F*ck... did I enter the wrong room once again?" Bryan could not help himself but mumble.

"Sssshhhhh...!" Dr. Gomez signaled Bryan to stay quiet and don't make unnecessary noise for them not to interrupt the love birds in front of them.

"Let us leave quietly. This couple needs privacy as they are having their intimate moment right now." Dr. Gomez whispered to Bryan.

It seemed like Bryan froze on his spot with his astonished look, so Dr. Gomez made the initiative to pull Bryan out of the room before they could further eat more dog foods.

The two persons were so engrossed tasting each other's lips that they did not notice Dr. Gomez and Bryan's sudden arrival and departure.

Finally, after what it seemed like forever, Elle and Erick broke their kiss. They were both gasping for air.

Erick was rejoicing inside with so much joy.

'If this is how Elle punishes me then I am willing to be punished all over again.'

"Elle, I think you need to punish me once more. Will you?"

Elle broke into a peal of laughter. She knew Erick said that because he wanted to be kissed by her once again.

Elle did not answer him, instead, she replied something that made Erick's world stop for a moment.

"Mr. Chief Detective Inspector Lee... I like you too!

"Erick... I love you!"