"It is about...Devin." I say and his eyes get filled with rage. Pure rage. His jaw is clenched as he grips the counter more tightly. I have a feeling that he could feel too that Devin is not a good man, even if he does not have any idea about what business he is involved in, or even his father for that matter. He has asked me if it was about Devin before but I could not bring myself to tell him about that Devil. Nor could I now! But I will tell him enough so that he will know that that man is himself devil incarnate. "What about him, Ara? What did he do?" He asks me, in a very soft tone, contrary to his emotions right now. "He...he tried to touch me. Inappropriately." I say trying my best not to break down again as I remember all that he has done to me before. Two years ago.I look up at Darin to see him looking back at me intently, but the look on his face is distant, letting me know that he is not really looking at me but is deep in his own thoughts. I stare at him and when he doe

"Uh...you can take the room upstairs, beside mine. Here, give me your bag. I will help you." He says extending his hand to take my bag. But I guess, Bambi has some other plans with him since he opens his mouth and snaps at me the minute he comes near. "Ahh! What...what is he doing?" Darin stutters out, scared. And I almost chuckle at that. "Aey, Bambi! No, he is our friend. Don't need to snap at him." I say as I adjust him in my arms by facing towards me. "Darin, it is okay! I will manage with it. And, sorry about Bambi's behavior. You know, the reptile thing. They are actually good with humans but just don't get along with everyone, especially strangers." I explain and all he does is nod at me while still training his beautiful yet cautious emerald greens on Bambi who is now cool but is also staring at Darin with his head tilted slightly. Curious!"Umm..okay, whatever you say! But please, keep him away from me because I don't think that he likes me that much. And I still want to liv

I remain rooted in my place after he practically runs off after pecking me on my cheek. I slowly move my hand upwards and touch where his lips made contact with my skin. An involuntary smile tugs on my lips as I move my palm from my cheek and press my lips on it, thinking it to be his lips. Blushing afterwards, I glance at the staircase for once more and then go back to the couch where now Bambi is. I sit on the table opposite to it."Oh my baby! Did you see that? He kissed me, finally. Even if it was just a peck on the cheek, it was enough, for now. And he is yet to confess his feelings to me. So, I have to wait till then." I say giggling to myself. Then, I make myself comfortable on the other couch which is small but cosy for me. I can't leave Bambi here all alone. Anyways, he has separation anxiety. Umm...I have, too. As I close my eyes humming a song, my phone vibrates making me almost jump as it is in my jeans pocket. Releasing a long breath, I take it out to see my papa's numb

"Do you like me?" His hand stops midway as he was going to take another forkfull of spaghetti. His molten green eyes meet my brown ones immediately. "What...did you ask?" He asks as if to confirm that he heard me right.Taking in a deep breath, I repeat my question. "Do you like me, Darin?" He keeps his fork on his plate now giving me his sole attention. "Yes, I like you. So much." He says and I release my breath that I was holding unknowingly, waiting for his answer. I smile and look down at my plate which is still more than half full. I could not eat with my full heart as a lot of doubts and questions were swarming in my head knowing that I would ask him that question. But now, I am feeling hungry. "Hey, Angel!" I look up through my lashes at him. "Do you like me?" He asks. "You know, I told you that I like you and now it is your turn to tell me if you reciprocate my feelings." I look into his emerald orbs that hold a very deep emotion, and I don't want to give name to that, a

It is five thirty in the evening and Darin and I are getting ready to go out on our first ever date night. I quickly dash into the bathroom to get a quick shower and come out while towel drying my hair, as in my real hair which is in beautiful pixie cut. And I can't help but hope that I could let Darin see me just the way I am, and not as Arabella. Okay, now I have got no time to think about that 'cause I have got a bet to win. Looking at the time, I find it is already five forty one. Oh, no! I don't have much time left. And losing this bet is not an option for me. 'Cause I never lose!Okay...egoistic much!! Whatever!After properly towel drying my hair, I leave it to dry naturally while I choose and wear a nice dress for tonight. I go for a beautiful but elegant golden yellow color dress which is sleeveless and off strap on the right side and is body hugging and goes down to my knees. I never intend to wear anything that stops anywhere near my thighs seeing as the scar on my thigh