Saira's POV.
I continued to avoid looking in the direction where the offending man is sitting. Why is he sitting here for so long? Does he not have any sexy woman waiting to be taken out?
Stop thinking about the women he takes out, I berated myself silently.
I checked the time and saw only about 30 minutes of my shift was remaining. I don't think I have ever wanted a shift to end so desperately.
Saira take a hold of yourself girl, he should not even be effecting you. Right, I should not even be noticing him.
I darted a quick glance towards the one I was aiming to ignore and regretted it immediately when I came into eye contact with him.
I looked away immediately and in a rush turned towards the shelf nearby pretending to arrange it.
My hand accidentally hit the books at a wrong angle and to my horror few books dropped to the floor. The carpet mellowed the sound, however it managed to make me look clumsy.
Going red in the cheek I bent down immediately dropping to the floor on my knees thankful for the curtain my hair provided to my face.
When two hands reached down along with mine and started picking up the books my head snapped up to see that one face I did not want to see – Leonardo.
I saw Janet approaching so forced my lips to resemble a smile. "Saira are you all right?" Janet asked and I nodded my head to let her know I was fine, terribly conscious of the head so close to mine
"Does my presence effect you this much?" The arrogant being whispered softly for my ears only and my flushed face turned another shade darker. I glared at him longing to hit that smirk off his face.
He straightened up with some books in his hand which Janet took from him immediately, thanking him profusely for his 'help.'
I gritted my teeth in silence as I arranged the books back when he brushed off Janet's overenthusiastic appreciation. Much to my relief he left after this and I could breathe normally again.
Overbearing ill-mannered Jackass!
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I turned the ignition key once again, somewhat worriedly. It sputtered and died down again. My car is not exactly new but it is in good condition. I always get it serviced on time so this is really weird. Why am I not able to start it?
I don't live far from here, barely fifteen minutes away on foot. I think about it, should I walk home? It would be difficult to cope next morning without my car-
A knock on my window makes me turn and my eyes widen in surprise
Leonardo Norcross!
I have enough to worry about now with my car giving me trouble. Why is he still around aftr leaving the library over twenty minutes back!
I rolled down my window "Mr. Norcross, what do you want?" I asked feeling exasperated,
"I will drop you home, come." Stated the overbearing man
"No, there is no need. Goodnight Mr. Norcross." I turned my head away, dismissing the offer.
"Saira, your car will not start." He announced and I wanted to shoot him.
I lowered my head trying to fight a losing battle with my patience.
"Saira, don't get so worked up. It is just a car ride. Come." He repeated.
I took a deep breath "I live close by Mr. Norcross. I can manage, honestly."
"Saira, just a car ride. Come now, please?"
The last bit sounded as though he had added it as an afterthought.
Figures. Rich boy was not used to requesting people.
"Give me your car keys. I will have it delivered to your home by morning." He said leaning his head inside the car window.
Is he mad?
The way he was standing the car seemed to be dwarfed of space so I opened the door and almost smiled in satisfaction when that forced him to straighten up.
"Look, I appreciate your offer and your generosity but it is not needed." I tell him and gasp when he bends forward suddenly.
He reaches down, his shoulders brushing my chest and pulls the keys off the ignition board in one swift movement before I can realise what he is doing.
"How dare you Mr. Norcross? Give back my car keys right now. What is it? You do not know how to handle a rejection by a girl? Is your king sized ego hurting you so much that you are doing these gimmicks?" I could have kicked his arrogant ass. I probably would have had he not been so much bigger than me.
"What is your problem Saira? It is just a simple car ride!" He shouted back.
What the hell! I crossed my arms over my chest and glared back. Oh chuck it I think in my mind. It is indeed a car ride and I am in no mood to argue with this arrogant man. In fact I am in no mood to bear his company more than I have to.
I get out of car and close the door with more force than required. I put my hand forward gesturing him to put my keys on it. He just locks my door and walks towards his car. He opened the passenger door and looked towards me.
His arrogance is unbelievable!
When I make no move he shuts it and says "Saira you want to spend more time on this small thing? Let's just get this over and done. Please?"
He has a point.
I walked towards his car thinking of where should I make him drop me? No way am I showing this stalking creep where exactly I live!.
I looked at him as I reached his car. He has the audacity to smile as he opens the car door. I slip in. The gym! Yes that will be the perfect place. It is just a stone's throw from my house.
I opened my mouth to tell him where to drop me as he started the car. But before a monosyllable leaves my mouth-
"I have three siblings. I am oldest among four."
Huh?
"What?" I ask him truly confused.
"You want to know me before going out with me, so I am telling you about me."
I look at him trying to comprehend what he was implying. He looked at me. "You said in the evening when I asked you out to dinner that you don't know me as a person. So I am getting you to know me so that I can take you out for dinner."
I gaped at him still not sure what to make out of all this. Is he insane? Then a thought struck me. "Mr. Norcross, did you intentionally tamper with my car?"
He nodded. "Yes. But don't worry Saira, It's nothing serious. You will have it outside your doorstep in the morning."
Don't worry! He says don't worry?? Worry is the word- for him!
"You think you will get away with this Mr. Norcross? I could- I will report this. How dare you?" I feel my voice trembling with fury.
"Saira, why are you so angry? How will you get to know me if we do not spend time together?" He says his tone pacifying, as if I am the unreasonable one!
"Look Mr, Norcross your stunts could have worked with some other women but trust me when I say this, you are in trouble for trying something like this on me!" The cheek of the man. I am appalled at his audacity. He is not even denying doing it!
I looked out of the window taking a deep breathe. Oh goodness! We are travelling in the opposite direction of my house. I open my mouth intending to tell him and once again he cuts me off-
"You are the first Saira. I have never tried anything like this before."
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Saira's POV."Right Mr. Norcross! How totally believable that is! I am the first woman you are asking out!" sarcasm drips from each word of mine.I heard him sigh loudly. "Saira I have never been interested in a woman enough to try and get to know her! I have taken women out before, of course I have! But I just choose from the ones who so evidently show interest in me!""Oh how delightful for your pride, having a long list to choose from! Please carry on and chose from there! Spare me for God's sake!" I burst out on him close to yelling. "And we are going in the opposite direction from where I want to go!""I will drop you wherever you want me to Saira." He says quietly. He pulls the car to a stop and turns to look at me. "Sa
Saira's POV"Saira there is someone here for you." Ned the helper at gym told him.Must be Norcross's driver delivering the car. I told that man to instruct his driver to leave the keys at the reception. Obviously rich boy did not do 'instructions' well!I nodded my thank you to Ned, as I was still panting having just got down from the treadmill. I preferred jogging any day but unfortunately often time was a luxury I did not afford."Please tell him to leave it at the reception." I said referring to the car keys in my mind."You mean you want him to be 'delivered' at the reception?" Ned raised an eyebrow, pointing his chin towards the door as he air
Leonardo's POVShe tugged at my arm and pulled me along, to my surprise, I did not resit. Did not even think of it.I see her cheeks flush, as though she was appalled at her gesture. For some reasons I had an urge to reach out and touch her cheek. It was an effort fighting my urge.Quite evidently she was not keen to have me as company, so any such action is sure to creep her out enough to shun my company completely.I am surprised at my own actions. Making this list had seemed a good idea last night. I had spent a good few hours while working on it!Doubt crept in my mind only when I saw her almost freaking out on seeing the list. Yes, now it does seem to be a weird
Leonardo's POV.My phone buzzed as I drove out of the gym's parking lot. I glanced at the screenAnna? Why is she calling me so early in the day? My siblings rarely call me during the daytime, unless there is an emergency. I keep a very busy schedule.Normally I do.Since the past couple of days I have had only one business, trying to decode a way to make a hole in the walls of resolution that this one woman has built around her.So far I have not even been able to make a small dent, I think grimly to myself.Zavi has been giving me a look that is blazing enough to have men
Saira's POVI stared out of the window, my palms fisted tightly on my lap. To an onlooker I may come across as angry, which I am.However the feeling predominant in my heart is fear, panic. I feel on verge of palpitation. We have been travelling for over two hours, stopping only once after getting coffee when Leonardo bought some burgers- on the go of course.The incident of eight year ago kept flashing in my mind. That one fateful night when I lost everything-No! Saira don't go there. You cannot afford to go weak now. You have a mad rich brat to fight against.Few minutes later we approachd a huge gate. Even as this creep of a man on the driving seat slowe
Saira's POV "This place is beautiful Mr. Norcross." I complimented as we start moving towards the house. He nodded but kept looking ahead, seemingly lost in thought. Maybe he is not happy at my suggesting lunch here? He must have had some sleazy ideas for dinner. Pervert! Tough luck on him if that is the case. After all he brought me here. On the brighter side if he is irritated with me I will finally be left alone by him. This could my chance to try and get away. He might actually be contemplating how to get rid of me right now. "Mr. Norcro
Leonardo's POV. Tom! I really want to stich his lips up with a sharp needle right now! Why does he have to talk so much? "Really? I love these too." Zavi's excited voice reached my ears. I looked at her in surprise. She is not making fun of me? She seems genuinely excited. "Will you share these with me, please?" I did not know a simple question like this could make me feel so insanely happy. Feeling like a silly love struck teenager I request Tom to put the tray by the lake, the way he does it normally. "Please get some more of the lemonade." I instructed while looking at Zavi for conformation if she wanted th
Saira's POV.I eyed the piece of cheese held right under my nose. The smell, oh the heavenly smell. Directing a glare at the owner of the fingers holding it did not have the desired effect. The devil just grinned at me! He knows he has got me!Narrowing my eyes at him I opened my mouth not taking my eyes away from the man. Just as my lips were about to close over the deliciousness it suddenly moved away. Startled I looked at it. The devil gave me an evil smile and popped it in his own mouth!."You did not!" I say shocked."Oh Yeah, did it too!" Leonardo Norcross, exhibiting a total lack of good sense smirked at me!"You are doomed." I say as I get up slowly. "No one,