Chapter 48—The Confrontation!

"Oh my goodness! Why did Henderson have to do this?" Lena exclaimed as she plopped down on the couch. Cleo just showed her a video of Henderson beating up Axel and calling him a rapist, the video has circulated the Internet in just a few hours. In the video, Henderson was extremely furious that even Axel's bodyguards couldn't pull him away from Axel who was helpless as he tried to wriggle out of Henderson's grip. "I love it. That guy needed a beating, I'm glad Henderson gave it to him and he didn't have to pay a dime, " Cleo mocked grinning widely. "Cleo! It's not funny, do you know what this could cause? It might dent Henderson's reputation, fighting in public. I kind of knew this was going to happen, " Lena sighed into her palms. "You know, I still don't know why Henderson called Axel a rapist?" Cleo's lips pressed together in a firm line, her eyes squinted as she tried to process what the possible reasons for Henderson's action were but she couldn't think about any aside the fact that Axel and Henderson hated each other. "I wish Henderson had just killed Axel, " Cleo seethed after Lena told her about her history with Axel. "Cleo!" Lena cautioned shaking her head. "Don't tell me you feel pity for that guy?" Cleo's brows furrowed in a frown. "Of course not. I'm just worried about Henderson. I don't want his reputation to get ruined because of me, I can't..." "Enough Lena, I know you care about Henderson but how can you say something like this? You are not ruining his reputation, I think now Axel's reputation is ruined. And guess what? Everyone now knows that Vivian left Henderson for Axel." Cleo muttered stopping Lena from completing her statement. Lena made to say something but she didn't when the door to the living room creaked open and Henderson stepped in. Lena ran to him, standing in front of him she wrapped her arms around him hugging him tightly. "What happened to your face?" Lena gasped when she saw the scratches on Henderson's face. "It's nothing... I...." Henderson stopped when he saw Lena's straight face which was an indication that she needed the truth from him. "Don't even lie to me, I already saw the video. It's everywhere." "This doesn't look like nothing. I'm going to make Axel pay for daring to do this to you." Lena snarled. She cupped Henderson's cheeks. "I think I'll have to apply some first aid." "Seriously, first aid on scratches? I've never heard of that." Henderson chuckled. "Don't make this a joke." Lena's straight face as she spoke didn't stop Henderson from laughing. It was as though her expression fuelled his laughter even more. "I'm sorry, " he coughed in an effort to hide his mirth when Lena glared at him. "What are doing here? Shouldn't you be in bed resting?" "Oh, I see what you trying to do there. Sorry, it's not going to work, " Lena stated wriggling her finger in front of Henderson's face. Henderson's hands encircled around Lena's waist and drew her in. "You look very beautiful, " he purred. Lena's frown faded into a smile, she attempted to wear back her frown to show Henderson how serious she was but before she does he leaned in for a kiss. "I didn't know I was now invisible, " Cleo whined. This made Lena pull away from the breathtaking kiss and turn to Cleo. Lena cleared her throat and stare down at her feet, she tried to make sure that traces of her reddened cheeks were gone before she hoisted her head. "Sorry, Cleo. I didn't see you there?" Henderson grumbled, his voice heavy with sarcasm. "How are you today?" Henderson's smiled asking in the calmest tone when his eyes met Lena's scolding glare. "I'm fine, thanks for asking. It makes me know how much you care, " Cleo faked a smile. "Of course, I care Cleo. I really do." Henderson muttered. A few hours Later..... "I'm sorry, baby." Henderson apologised. He brought Lena's hand to his lips and planted a kiss on the back of it. Lena was done tending to the scratches on Henderson's face despite his resistance, she convinced him. "I know you are not sorry Henderson. Judging from the video I'm pretty sure Axel would have been dead if Brian had not stepped in." "You are right about that, but please don't be mad at me. I don't want you to be upset." Henderson breathed kissing Lena's cheeks. She smiled looking into his eyes, "I'm not upset. I'm just really worried, I don't want you to get into any kind of internet mess because of me. I love you too much to let you go through all of that." "I love you, " Henderson held Lena closer and kissed her hair. "I've been thinking about what Doctor John said about you getting therapy. I've found a list of the best therapist in town, but I don't know if you are ready for it. If you are not, we'll leave it until you are ready. But I really wish you'll agree." "Fine. I thought about that this morning as well." Lena nodded. "Talking about mornings. You should have asked for my help with getting Itzel and Trent ready. Cleo told me you did it all by yourself." Henderson's palm enveloped Lena's. "I was just being a Daddy, it's nothing unusual. I know I'm not good as you are with the kids, but I'll have to try." "You are doing just fine, thank you for everything." "I should be saying thank you. Thank you for everything. I love you." Henderson cupped Lena's cheeks with his palms and planted a kiss on her forehead. "I love you but I can say thank you too, can't I? " she frowned playfully. "Thank you, you have to answer that," Lena states firmly. "It's my pleasure, Lee." Henderson smiled. "Lee?" "You don't like it?" Henderson arched his brows. "I do, I just feel awful that I'm yet to come up with any nickname for you and you keep coming up with names for me," Lena murmured. "Get the hell out!" Cleo's scream stopped Henderson from saying the words he wanted to say. "Cleo, we should go check on her," Lena mumbled and Henderson nodded together they scooted downstairs.