RAYMOND
" I'm sorry " she said as she quickly pushed me off her and I hit my head on the car ." I'm sorry " she said again making me chuckle despite the pain I was feeling in my head .'' Calm down kheera it was a mistake ,it's was just our lips touching by mistake " I replied trying to make her feel comfortable .
She looked annoyed at what I said seeing the way she frowned .
" Are you okay ? I asked
" I'm fine ,can we please go home now ? "She replied in a tone that shows she's annoyed .What did I do wrong?
I kick start the car and I drove straight to her house .
The drive to her house was silent ,she didn't talk or look at me once .
" Thanks for the ride " she said and got out of the car .
I came out too . should I ask her what's going on?" Kheera did I by chance offend you? " I asked and she turned to look at me since she was already at her door.
" Goodnight Raymond " she replied and locked the door .
I sighed .she's definitely mad at me !But what did I do wrong ?
The following morning.................
KHEERA
It was just our lips touching by mistake ! Really? Something that shook all the organs in my body was just a mistake to him?He even has the gut to ask if he offended me ,who wouldn't be offended by what he said?
''Someone that doesn't like him " a voice in my head said and shook my head .
Whatever!
" What are you doing kheera?" I turned to see my boss staring at me and that was when I realized I was unconsciously writing with a pen on the computer in front of me ! Shit !
" Erm , I'm sorry .... Nothing sir ! " I replied
" Stop thinking about useless things and get to work ,we have deadlines to meet " he said with his all squeezed face and walked to his office .
Is this man a wizard or something ? How did he know I was thinking about useless things ?
I need to be careful with this man ,if he can read minds that he'll know all the horrible things I've said to him in my mind !
Friday evening .............
I sat down annoyed with no choice as I'm getting dolled up by the almighty Tracy .
The dress she made for me looked really nice but too revealing and she wouldn't let me have my way or change the dress .
It's a white long gown that has a slit in front which I s reaching thighs revealing them to some extent . It hugged my body perfectly making my body shape known.
" Stop frowning like a little girl that is being forced to do something by her mum " Tracy said hitting my head with the styling comb she was using for my hair .
" Ouch ! Well literarily you are acting like my mum already , nagging me and telling me what to wear " I yelled at her and she rolled her eyes at me .
" Done! Now let's show you to Raymond who is waiting outside ,we've kept him waiting for too long " she said .
I suddenly felt scared at that moment ,she didn't tell me he was outside the whole time .
" I thought he said he wasn't going? I asked and she nodded .
" He's not really attending ,he's just going to drop us off and go back home ,we need a gentle man to accompany us " she replied nonchalantly .
I suddenly felt the need to look good so I started to check the mirror but making sure Tracy is not aware .
" Let's go " she said and we both walked out ,my heart about to jump out of my chest .
" Ray !" Tracy called and he looked at her then his gaze shifted to me and he stared at me giving me a look I can't decipher If it's admiration or surprise.
Does he like the way I look?
I smiled at him and he returned the smile as he got into the driver's seat and Tracy and I sat in the back seat .
'' Kheera looks stunning right ? Tracy asked on the way .
I stared at him really Interested in what he thinks .Our eyes met when he looked at me through the rest mirror then I quickly looked away .'' Isn't the dress too short ? He asked and I rolled my eyes at him .
So he doesn't like the way I look . whatever!
Few minutes later .............
We arrived at the venue and the place is already buzzing with crowds .I sighed thinking about how I'm going to cope at this party with this much people?
We got down from the car .
" See you tomorrow little brother " Tracy said and I faked a smile at him even when I'm very pissed at him . then we turned to leave .
" I'll wait for the party " he said making us stop in our tracks .
For some unknown reasons I felt happy hearing he wants to wait for the party .
" What ? I thought you hated parties like this?" Tracy asked .
'' There's a first time for everything Tracy " he replied and I smiled .
We all walked inside and all attention was turned on us or should I say me ? Lust was evident on the faces of the men and envy on that of the women .
It seems I looked really beautiful so why doesn't Raymond find me attractive?
Why am I concerned about how he thinks of me ?
" I told you ,you look stunning bestie ! Look at how everyone is staring at you " Tracy whispered into my ears and I smiled .
" You look stunning too " I replied and she smiled .
" I'll be back guys ,I need to greet my friends over there or do you guys want to come with me ? She asked .
" No!" Raymond and I chorused at the same time then we looked at each other ." Fine whatever ! I'll be back soon " she said and walked to a circle of people drinking and speaking to themselves .
Tracy is a freak when it comes to making friends !
Once again I'm alone with him and I am very nervous!
" Should I get us something to drink ? Raymond asked breaking the silence and I nodded .
'' I'll be right back " he replied and walked off to the bar area .
I brought out my cellphone and starting playing with it .
This is why I hate parties ! It is always boring when you are alone ." Hi princess " I looked up to see a man smiling at me and staring at my body in a manner that is making me uncomfortable .
" Hi " I replied and continued playing with my phone .
" You look stunning princess" he continued and I faked a smile at him .Can't he just bug off?
" Do you mind if we dance ? He asked again and I got irritated .
" She's mine " Ray said and I turned to see him holding two glasses of wine .The man got annoyed and walked away and I smiled .
The way he said " she's mine " rang in my ears .He gave a glass to me and I took it then we toasted and I took a sip .
" You look beautiful tonight " he said and I paused the sip I wanted to take .
" I don't know if I should take that as a compliment from someone who said my clothe was too short " I replied and rolled my eyes at him .
" Yeah it's too short because it takes a great self control to stop looking at you " he said and we stared at each other ....
So he finds me attractive !
But why am I happy? Shouldn't I be pissed my friend's younger brother finds me attractive?" Are you always this straight forward or are you getting tipsy from the wine ? I asked smirking at him .
'' I think what's making me tipsy is how you look kheera ......you are really beautiful " he replied holding my hand .I stared at the my hand which is intertwined with his .
The way I'm feeling right now is making me lose my mind !
Kheera please come back to your senses!" Why were you mad at me that day ? He asked still holding onto my hand .
I suddenly lost my voice ! Gosh I have to say something ! This is so embarrassing!
" I was... erm ...not mad at you " I managed to reply and he shook his head holding tightly onto my hand .
" Was it because of the accident? He asked and I got annoyed .first it was a mistake ! Now an accident? .
I jerked my hand of his !" Accident? Really ? You call kissing me and making my heart flutter an accident? " I yelled at him .
Oh my goodness! What did I just say?
RAYMONDI stared at her for a while ....so that's why she has been upset?I was only trying to make her comfortable . Why did she say her heart fluttered ? Does she like me ? What am I supposed to do now ? I don't want to say anything that will make her more upset so I just smiled at her with no word while we waited for Tracy . The rest of the evening went like that , kheera and I ignoring each other and Tracy being the life of the party . Two days later...............KHEERA " Kheera dear how's Henry doing? It's been a while since we last heard from him " Mum asked with both her attention and Dad's on me . I sighed gently . Even when it's almost a month that we broke up , people still have a way of bringing that jerk back into my life . " Is something wrong ? Dad asked ,he obviously found my silence awkward , whenever they ask of him I was always eager to tell them about him but I just don't know what to say to them . " Mum .... Dad..... Henry and I broke up " I replied m
HENRY Our eyes met and I looked away as I walked pearl into the house . I'm so excited to finally live close to kheera , at least I'll get to see her everyday and know what she's up to . KHEERAHow can this animal be this cruel? What is he trying to do? Make fun of me? He must be really insane! God how am I supposed to continue living in this place when I know he's living right next to me ? I need to call someone ! I need to talk to someone about this ! I immediately took my phone and dialled Tracy's number . ******************Few minutes later ............" Calm down bestie you are going overboard " I said trying to calm Tracy who is fuming with anger down . I called her here to calm me down but I am the one doing that too her and that made me chuckle. " how can he be so stupid to move in next to your house ,what exactly is that idiot trying to pull?". She asked and I sighed . " That's not the point Tracy ,the point is how do I cope ? How am I going to live here ,how am
RAYMOND She stared at me for what seemed like forever , what was I expecting? That she'd hug me and say she feels same way? " It's fine if you don't feel same way kheera ,I just decided to let you know what I feel for you ,at least to get the burden off my chest " I continued and she gave me a pitiful look that's really making me lose my cool. " I'm sorry Ray .... I'm sorry if I led you on , but you are like a brother to me " she replied and I scoffed in disbelief . So what was all that she did ? Was she just toying with my feelings? Am I just a plaything to her ? " So it's about the age difference kheera , really? "I asked not able to contain how hurt I was feeling . " I'm sorry Raymond ,but you are like a younger brother to me ,I don't think we can be anything more than that ". I stood still ,I couldn't believe my ears .am I that irrelevant to her ? Telling me she doesn't feel the same way wouldn't hurt like this . She doesn't dispute the fact that she likes me but she
RAYMONDI woke up with a banging headache .I stood up slowly from the bed and grabbed my head with one hand since the headache was growing worse .I walked to my kitchen to pick a water or anything to reduce this migraine.I saw a note on the fridge handle ,I picked it up to read." Don't take a cold water it won't solve anything ,I already made some soup for hangover ,take it and warm it in the microwave ." I chuckled lightly .Tracy ! I didn't even know when she left yesterday .......I was about to throw the note away when I saw something scribbled on underneath what she wrote ." You'll have to explain why you kept mentioning my best friend's name in your sleep when we see !"I sighed .When did I do all that ? Thinking about it brought what happened yesterday back to my mind .It's about time you stop thinking about her Raymond! It's very clear she doesn't even care about how you feel !.It's hurts to think she saw those feelings as unnecessary.KHEERA'' Why do you look lost
KHEERAThe circle of Raymond continuously bailing out on our outing continued ,he's either busy or not interested . I shouldn't be worried or concerned right ? This was what I wanted right ? I don't even know what I want anymore .Everything looks meaningless just because he has decided to stop talking to or probably ignore me ." Kheera I need you in my office ASAP " Mr David said jerking me out of my thoughts and I rushed up , walking after him to his office.What's going on? We got to his office ,he went over to his seat and I stood still in front of him .The things that happened the day I dared to sit before he gave me the permission to is still fresh in my memory .'' How are you? He asked and my jaw dropped in surprise .I have worked here for almost three years and he has never asked me such a question before .Is he trying to act nice to me before I get sacked ?My house rent! How am I supposed to pay that if I lose my job? " Kheera? He called and I regained my composure
RAYMOND She greeted me casually ,then the man ordered for something and they both went to seat .I clenched my fists .Is she trying to make me Jealous? Is that it? Well she succeeded ,I couldn't help but get furious whenever she smiles at the man and whenever he touches her hand .it's so annoying! " I'm back sir " The attendant said and I signaled at him to leave me alone .So after having wine where will they go ? To his house? That's shouldn't happen! Never !I'll serve them fruit wine instead of the one with the little alcohol he ordered !KHEERAI knew it was going to be really awkward the moment he told me we were going to Raymond's wine place after we had dinner at the restaurant but I didn't know it would be this awkward.He looks as if he's going to swallow Mr David alive .I smiled at Mr David who is actually more lively and interesting compared to what I expected him to be .Raymond came over with a wine and two wine cups.He placed them gently on the table .''Enjoy"
TRACY" We are not really together Tracy ,we are just friends " kheera said making me laugh hard ." Come on kheera ,it's obvious your boss likes you and based on the way you talk about him ,I think you like him too " I replied and she smiled .I'm happy she's finally moved on and it seems that David is a good catch this time around ." Stop it Tracy ! You are making me feel embarrassed " she replied and I chuckled ."So ......do you like him ?" I asked staring intently at her .She sighed ." What is it kheera ? I asked and she sighed again making me frustrated ." Tell me what it is , I'm tired of you sighing as if something bad has happened ." I continued ." I like someone else Tracy ,I can't date him ......but I like him Tracy and it's freaking me out !" She eventually said .I smiled with relief .So why was she hesitant about saying it ? There's no biggie if she doesn't like David back ." Who is he ? Is he someone I know ? I asked and her face fell ." I can't believe my best
RAYMONDI sat down gently sipping on my wine ,I took the remote which was laying beside me on the chair when I heard a knock on the door .Who can it be at this time of the day ? It's 8 pm at night .I stood up gently and walked to the door ." Who is It ? I asked but no response came .I asked again and I didn't get any response.It might be Tracy! She's always the weird one .I opened the door to find Kheera standing there with her face down ." Kheera? I called and she raised her head .I miss seeing her colourful eyes !" Why are you here ? I asked still standing by the door , fighting the urge to hug her and tell her how much I've missed her. " Can .....I ....come ...in ? She asked and I nodded opening the door wide for her to come in .I can't believe I'm filled with worries about a woman I believe I hated for the past few weeks .She looks sad ,as if she's bothered about something ." What would you like to drink ? I asked after I told her to have her seat ." Uhh I'm fine .