Chapter 0002

"Meeting you was like listening to a song for the first time and knowing it would be my favorite." Michael Bliss

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The professor finished distributing the exams before he left the classroom. Eden let out a sigh and rested his head against the chair. He was scared he would fail the test, but fortunately, he got it. He grinned as he looked at the paper. Managing both student life and parenting was a challenge. He barely had time to study as he had three part-time jobs and needed to take care of Leo when Olivia was preparing for her exams.

"You got it?" Kian jumped from the chair behind to sit next to him.

"Yeah, I guess I got lucky," Eden chuckled, "I would have lost my mind if I had to retake this one,"

"I know, right?" Kian sighed, "The professor has no mercy on us. Say, are you free this afternoon? We could grab some coffee or something,"

"If only I could," Eden gave him a sad smile.

Kian nodded and patted his back, "Thanks to you, I always make sure to put on condoms,"

Eden hit his arm and glared at him, "Really now? I'm that example?"

"You are," Kian laughed, "As much as I find Leo adorable, I can't imagine myself with a kid at this age. You're amazing, my friend,"

"Sure I am," Eden let out a little chuckle, "It's difficult as hell, but I love coming back home to Leo. He makes me forget all struggles,"

"Aw, do you already miss him?" Kian pouted, "Go back home now then,"

Eden laughed, "I have something to do before I head home,"

"What is it?" Kian lifted a brow, "I thought you did evening jobs,"

"Yeah, but I got this weird job just this morning," Eden answered, "I'm not sure how it's going to be, but I will have a look today, and if I don't like it, I'm going to decline,"

Kian stood up and put his papers inside his bag, "What kind of job is this?" he put on his jacket.

"Someone asked me to be their son's bodyguard," Eden said as he remembered the strange man from this morning, "He must be someone rich judging from the expensive suit he was wearing and the fancy car his chauffeur drove."

"Oh?" Kian looked at him with confusion, "A bodyguard? Now that's fancy,"

"Fancy, my ass," Eden rolled his eyes, "I don't think I'm going to like working for a spoiled brat,"

Kian chuckled and put his arm around his shoulders as they walked outside the classroom. "Is it good money at least?"

Eden hummed and gulped when he saw a black car parked in front of the faculty building, "That's for me,"

Kian whistled at the fancy car brand, "Do you think you can get me a job there?" he laughed.

"You can't even defend yourself, let alone guard someone else," Eden rolled his eyes, earning a hit on the arm from his best friend.

"I gotta go. I'll tell you the details tomorrow,"

Eden headed to the car, and a tall man wearing a black suit opened the back door for him.

"Good afternoon," Eden greeted and got inside, "Thanks,"

The car smelled nice, and Eden caressed the leather chairs as he's never been inside a fancy car before. He wondered if his boss owned a big company.

"So, where does he live?" Eden asked, looking at the driver through the rearview mirror. "The boss's son, I mean,"

"Young Master, Harvey," the driver corrected, "He lives near the university," he answered.

"I see," Eden nodded.

"I'm Henry, by the way," the driver took off his sunglasses and looked at him through the mirror, "I'm the Young Master's driver,"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Eden," Eden bows his head.

"You don't know how lucky you are to get this job," Henry said, "Dozens of people apply to be bodyguards monthly. The Chairman is picky when it comes to letting people in his mansion. He doesn't trust just anyone,"

"Why did he trust me then?" Eden lifted a brow, "I didn't apply or anything. He just saw me fighting in the street,"

Henry stayed silent for a moment as he looked at him. He drove the car to a zone Eden has never been to before. There was no department store or food stalls. There were only mansions and trees.

"He must have seen something in you," Henry finally spoke, "I'm sure you are special,"

Eden scoffed, "There's nothing special about me,"

"We're here,"

Eden looked outside and widened his eyes when he saw the big mansion Henry parked the car in front. It was like those fancy houses in the movies. There were large windows with black framed around the entire house. The garden was as big, and a small fountain welcomed them at the entrance.

Eden scoffed as he walked between the trees. He thought it was unfair that some people lived luxurious life while he struggled to feed his family every day.

Eden followed Henry inside, and they took off their shoes before the maids gave them new slippers and offered them a glass of water.

"Where is the Young Master?" Henry asked the maids.

"In his room. We just served him lunch."

"He eats lunch in his room?" Eden lifted a brow and followed Henry to the elevator. Yes, there was an elevator inside the house because rich people are too lazy to walk the stairs.

Arrived on the second floor, Eden was surprised to spot two bodyguards guarding a large door.

"That's the Young Master's room," Henry whispered.

"Wait, he already has bodyguards?" Eden scrunched his brows, "Why am I here then?"

"Those two only guard the house," Henry replied, "You are going to be his personal bodyguard."

The two men bowed to Henry and knocked on the door before they opened it, "Young Master, Henry and your new bodyguard are here,"

Harvey, who was busy reading a book on his couch, rolled his eyes and smashed the volume on the glass table. He stood up and cleared his throat before he turned around lazily. "I said I don't need a freaking bodyguard—" he froze as soon as he saw Eden standing by the door.

Harvey lost his words when the young man greeted him. He was tall, with a slim figure and a heavenly face — just his type.

"Nice to meet you, Harvey,"

"Young Master Harvey," Henry corrected and cleared his throat. "The Chairman appointed Eden to stay with you from now on," he told Harvey. "I hope you won't get rid of this one too,"

"We'll see about that," Harvey smirked and turned around Eden to take a better look at him. Then, he looked at Henry and added: "You can leave now. I got it,"

Henry looked at Eden and nodded, "The maid bodyguard is with the Chairman now. When he comes back, you'll sign the contract and discuss your schedule and holidays,"

After the doors closed, Harvey came back to lie on the couch. "You study at the Business School too. How come I've never seen you?"

"I don't know," Eden shrugged, "It's a big school, and I'm a fifth year."

Harvey hummed, "I'm a third-year."

Eden nodded and stayed silent for a moment as he looked around. The room was three times bigger than his flat. There was a large screen on the wall, and all the latest game consoles were above the TV table. About more than twenty books were on the shelves, and one was on the glass table. Eden guessed Harvey liked to read a lot.

Eden kept looking around until he saw something he shouldn't have seen. The drawer from the bedside table was open, and it was full of condoms, lube bottles. There was something else inside, and Eden felt his cheeks burning when he guessed what it was — a dildo.

Harvey followed his stare and smirked, "I have lots of hobbies," he said as he stood up to face him.

Eden quickly looked through the window. "I heard you chased your previous bodyguards from home,"

"Oh, I didn't chase them," Harvey chuckled, "They left alone," he shrugged.

"I see," Eden nodded, "Your father said you're a little difficult to handle. Is it true?"

Harvey's smile faded and sent him a deadly glare. "I don't know what he meant by difficult to handle," he muttered.

"I don't know either," Eden shrugged, "I'll do my job as he asked anyway. I hope I won't be one of those bodyguards who ran away,"

Harvey's smirk reappeared on his face, and he approached him, "Those bodyguards were old and boring. Unlike you."

"How do you know I'm not boring?" Eden lifted a brow.

Harvey looked at his face and realised how perfect it was. His almond-shaped brown eyes stared at him, piercing his soul, and his dark hair fell above his brows. Eden was a handsome man. No one could deny it.

"I'm already entertained," he whispered, sending his warm breath all over his bodyguard's face. But Eden didn't flinch, and Harvey knew at that moment that he wasn't going to flee like the previous men.

"That's it!" Harvey clapped his hands and headed to the bathroom, "I'm going to the club tonight,"

Eden frowned, "The club? Don't you have class tomorrow?"

"I don't always go to class," Harvey shrugged, "But I can manage both anyway," he flashed him a smile.

But I can't. Eden thought to himself.

"You can grab something from my clothes," Harvey said, taking off his sweater. "I see we have the same size,"

Eden looked away as soon as Harvey's abs appeared before his eyes. He cleared his throat and looked for the dressing room.

It was only his first day, and Harvey was already disturbing.

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