Darin's POV
"Hello, Darin!" I flinch when I heard that voice. No, not again! I slowly turn my swivel around to see Arabella standing at my room door. I force myself to smile at her."Hello, Arabella! Please come in." After all, you have taken the pain to come to my house even if you I never invited you. I stop myself from blurting that out. She smiles brightly and comes into my room.After that day when we went to have dinner at their place, my father told her that she could come to my penthouse where I live, alone, if she needs any help from me. So, here she is now, in my penthouse. I guess, she is here because she needs my help in something and not just want to pass time with me!"Hey, what are you doing?" She asks with enthusiasm, something I am lacking right now."As you can see, I was trying to study. I have a seminar to present in less than three days from now." I inform her thinking that she will leave now. But guess I am damn wrong 'cause she goes to sit on my bed beside while looking around my room with curiosity. And I take that chance to stare at those deep enchanting chocolate brown eyes of hers, even if she is not looking at me right now. I can't help but think of that badass beauty who saved me that night. Arabella has the exact same eyes as hers but everything else she has is different from hers. Arabella has long brown hair whereas hers was jet black in color. Arabella's voice is light whereas hers was deep, intimidating. Wait, why am I even thinking about it? I don't think that I can see her ever again."Darin!" I blink when I hear Arabella's voice calling out to me. "Yes?" I ask stupidly."Where were you lost? I was asking if you can help me out." She says and I nod. I just hope that she will leave after I help her with whatever she wants."Great!" She exclaims with excitement."Okay, tell me. What is it?" I ask."So, if you remember, I have told that day that I am planning to pursue my graduation in zoology. And your mom told me that you are also a science student. So, I need your guidance for that since no one else here is from a science background." I slowly nod my head at her. Okay, I can help her with that."Fine, ask whatever doubts you may have regarding that." I tell her. She nods and we start our discussion on that.After almost about half an hour, I release a long sigh. We have just finished our discussion and I have tried my best to make her understand about everything she asked me."So, do you think that I can do this?" She asks a bit hesitant. And I nod at her quickly."Ofcourse, you can. As you have told me that you have secured quite good grades in your high school and most importantly, you have a passion to help animals. So, I don't see a reason why not."She told me that she has a passion to help and treat animals. So, I suggested her that she should go for veterinary science instead. I love animals too. But my passion to learn more about the microscopic world has lead me to become a microbiologist in future. And I don't regret this even a bit. This is all worth it!"Alright, then. But I don't what dad will say. You know, he wanted me to become a business tycoon just like him." I sigh."Then, talk to him and try to make him understand that this is your dream. Maybe, he will understand.""How did you convince your dad?" She asks me and I smile."I never did. I did not need to because he always understands and respects my decision. He knew that it was my dream so he agreed right away when I told him that I wanted to become a microbiologist." She is looking at me with an unknown look in her eyes which is hard to decipher."What?" I ask causing her to blink twice before smiling at me widely."You love your dad so much, don't you?""Is that even a question? Ofcourse, I do. He is my dad, and every child loves his or her mom and dad a lot. Don't you love your dad?""I love him a lot! He is the sole reason why I am here. He has supported me in every step of my life till now and would support me in future too." She says while looking straight in the blank space ahead as if in a daze."Then the problem is solved!" I exclaim. She comes out of whatever space she was in and looks at me, dumbfounded."Huh?" I chuckle while staring at her confused state. Cute! My subconscious exclaims.I clear my throat. "Yeah, I mean, if he supports you too then what is the problem? You should talk to him and he will understand. Simple!" She looks down at the floor infront as if thinking about something. Then she stands up from the bed abruptly."I think I should leave now. I have already taken much of your time. And you have a seminar to prepare for, so I will leave now. Sorry, I disturbed you." She rushes. My eyebrows get knitted together on hearing her say that. Okay, I wanted her to leave earlier but now that we have started talking, I feel quite completely in her presence.I stand up from my chair and stroll towards her. "No, don't say that. You did not disturb me at all. Infact, I kind of like your presence." I say while scratching my nape. "You know, what I mean. We have a lot in common. So, I guess we can be good friends?" I say more like ask. I don't have much friends, just one best friend from high school and besides that not even one friend in college. You can tell that I am an introvert by nature seeing as I don't have much friends in my life. I don't even to someone first by myself. And making friends is not my virtue, to say the least. But with her, I feel like we are really connecting. So, why not be friends with her?"Uh...I don't think so.""Uh...I don't think so." I can see that his eyes are frowning as I say this. "What? I...I am so sorry, I just thought that we could be friends or something. I am so sorry I overstepped my boundaries." He starts rambling. "Darin! I mean to say that ofcourse we can be friends but the thing is...you don't seem to be too fond of me. I mean, from the day we met, you never showed any interest in talking to me or even when I talked to you. So..." I trail off not knowing what else to say. I just want to get away from here, from him, as soon as possible 'cause I don't think that I can control my emotions while talking to him like this seeing as I have almost lost control while talking about my papa. He sure has a way to get people to talk their feelings out. And I sure as hell, can't keep up with my act anymore today. I feel fed up now. The only thing I can think of is my bed, in which I will just sleep. "Hey, I am sorry if you felt that way. I know that I can be a total jerk sometimes but
Entering the huge campus, I feel a bit awkward since I am not wearing a uniform like everyone else here. I walk straight towards the cafeteria of this campus where Darin is waiting for me. He has called me some ten minutes ago that his lunch break has started, so here I am to meet him. I am wearing a mustard yellow color sundress with ankle length black boots. I usually don't wear any makeup but since I am into this act, I have to. So, I have applied some foundation, compact powder and a bit of mascara. As soon as I enter the cafeteria, my eyes found the one I was looking for. There he is, sitting at a corner table alone with one of his earplugs plugged into his ear as he surfs through his phone. I go near him and sit infront."Hey!" "Hi!" He squeals, surprised. And I laugh. "Arabella, you almost got me a heart attack there!" He complains with a cute pout. Aww..."Sorry, sorry. I saw that you were quite busy with your phone, so I did not disturb you." I say teasing him."He glares a
Darin's POV Just as my last class ends, I quickly get out of the room and go straight to where I have parked my car. Reaching there, I call back my best friend who has called me three times earlier but I could not pick his call because I was in class. So, I had just left him a message saying that I will call him later. "Hey!" I chirp as soon as he picks up."Hi, where are you now?" He asks impatiently. I know that patience is not his virtue!"In my campus, why?" "Okay. Can you come pick me up, real quick? I have been waiting here for a cab but can't find any." "Alright, but where are you right now?" I ask getting into my car."I am at my training base. Come quick." "Okay!" I say before hanging up and turn on the ignition. But then a thought comes running into my mind. Oh, no! I have told Arabella that I will come by her mansion. But now I can't, my best friend needs me. I kill the ignition and call Arabella. And after five rings, she picks up."Hey!" Her light voice comes from th
"Please, just agree with us? It will be good for our plan, don't you think so? And besides, at times like this, you would not have to fret yourself much." Says Mr. Rossi. "Yes, darling! Don't think about this much now." Now says Mrs. Rossi."And don't think that we are doing it just for the plan. You are always welcome here." She adds."Thank you so much, Mr. and Mrs. Rossi, but..." "Please, no more buts!" She interrupts me. "You don't understand! I don't stay alone in that apartment." I tell them. "Whom do you stay with then? Your father said that you have come here alone." I shake my head at Mr. Rossi. "No, I don't stay alone. I have my Bambi with me." They frown at that. "Who?" They both ask at once. "Bambi! Oh, sorry. Bambino, my baby. He is two by the way." I inform them proudly. But this does nothing to help the creases that are formed on their foreheads. "You have a kid?""That too about two years of age?" Okay, I think they are confused!"Uh..yes! And he is an iguana.
Darin's POV "Darin! Come, let's go." Arment yells out for me to come out. Right now, I am in my bedroom. I have decided to put on a sweatpants and a black baseball cap. Lastly, I put on a hoodie. Since black is really eye catching, I decided on a plain grey one. Once I am done, I go out of my room with my wireless earplugs and phone in my hands. "Okay, let's get going." I say coming out."Finally!" He exclaims before going out with following his suit after locking my house. He settles on his beautiful blue and black sports bike which he is going to use for the match. However, it does not fail to remind of the most beautiful all midnight black street bike that belongs to her. Shaking my head slightly, I sit on the rear of his bike and he takes off to the destination. ....."DRACO, DRACO, DRACO..." The audience is screaming when the announcer introduces another participant who enters into the track with his black and green sports bike."And, the last competitor that we have here is
Darin's POV Phew...As soon as she drives away, I release a long awaited breath. Easing my hood, I look up in the direction where she went off. I don't know why but I did not wish her to see me tonight, but I am more than contented now that I have seen her again. Even if I could not face tonight as well. But her voice...I never realized that I have missed her voice so much! That same deep, dominating voice..."Arrogant bitch!" I whip my head to my left and notice that Arment is in a very bad mood.Commendable, after all, he could not win the match and now he has to face her cold attitude. I can understand his reaction. If I were in his position, I would have reacted the same way. But that is not the case here for I know her enough to be able to say that she is not bad even though her attitude can ward off other people. "Hey, man! Congrats anyway! At least you have come in the second position if not first. Don't be disheartened. You will do it the next time." I console him. He has wo
Darin's POV "Oh, and one more thing, the day after tomorrow is my mom's birthday and my dad is throwing a party. So, you will come, right?" I ask her hoping that she would say yes.Utter silence. That is what I hear from the other end in reply. "Ara? You there?" I call her. And after some five seconds, she answers. "Yeah, sorry. I was just thinking. Anyway, yes, I will surely come to celebrate!" Smiling, as I am going to say something to her, she yawns but it comes out muffled. Maybe she is trying to press it with her palm. "Ara, I think you should go to bed now. You sound tired." And she chuckles awkwardly. "Yeah, I guess.""Go take some rest. And I am going to bed too. So, we will talk tomorrow, okay?" "Alright, goodnight!""Goodnight!" Saying that, I hang up and just stare at my phone screen which is now black. Black. Suddenly those deep enchanting chocolate brown eyes come into my mind. No, don't go there again! I scold myself. Why can't I seem to forget her? I admit that
Darin's POV "Oh, you are here, son! You are here to meet Dh..I mean, Ara, right?" Mrs. Rossi comes out and says when a maid lets me in. I smile and nod my head at her."Hello, Mrs. Rossi!" She gives me a smile."Ara is in her room right now. Do you want me to call her down?" She offers but I decline shaking my head in a no."That won't be needed actually, can I go to her room?" I ask politely not trying to sound demanding. She does not say anything for a few moments as if contemplating but then gives in. "Yeah, sure! Why not! First floor, first room to the right." She informs and I nod with a smile of acknowledgement before heading upstairs.When I reach infront of her room, I knock on her door twice. No response. Then I knock again to hear some shuffling from behind the closed door. What is she doing? I wonder. Just when I am about to knock again, the door opens revealing Arabella with her long brown hair messy. She smiles brightly as she sees me. I return the gesture and wave at