Neither you nor me

Part 21

I can't believe my eyes. Though, I doubt if I am dreaming or not. Riley is sitting in front of my bed with a chair. He is staring me intensely. I cleared my throat and said
"Riley"
"Alaska" he whispered back
"You here?"
"Yeah I told you I will be here in evening"
I completely forgot about this.

I eventually slept after talking to him. The moment, I opened my eyes I was unsure if I am dreaming or not. But now, I'm confirmed I am not just awake but my all senses are perfectly fine. He is really here.

"I forgot almost"
"You were sleeping" he said maintaining the eye contact.
"You could have wake me"
"Yeah but the sleeping Alaska is more beautiful than the awake fighter Alaska"
I almost blushed by his compliment but hid it very soon.
"I am not at least arrogant like you"
He chuckled at my comment.

I sat at the bed and looked at him. He is seeing me with soft eyes. He is so hot and his eyes speaks different. He is in a polo green shirt with blue jeans. Perfect combination. Why is he here? For me? He only knows me since 2 months. Is love that fast?

"How was the defensive practice today?"
"Gross"
He giggled
"I know. It's a pain in ass. I almost fled every time in this defensive practice"
I giggled hearing this and complained
"Well, it would be better if you say Stacy to stop all of this"
"I can't. They are after you"
"Who?"
"Marshall"
"Who is Marshall?" I asked
"A sweet long story"
"Tell me"
"Alaska, do you trust me?"
"Why?"
"Answer my question"

I thought for a second. He hasn't done anything except Elliot's incident to break my trust. I replied
"Yes but not in times of anger. I'm afraid after what you did with Elliot"
"Then be sure I will do anything to keep you protected and safe. Anything. Do you wanna visit Elliot? He will be released by hospital tomorrow" he asked smilingly
"Yeah, I will" I took a second to reply.
"Cool"

"Riley"
"Yes?"
"Why did you shot him?"
"He likes you. And I just couldn't bear it. That asshole-"
I raised my eyes and he turned
"I mean Elliot, he always lurks around you like you are his fucking teddy. He behaves so well with you that you are bound to think him a good guy"
"But he is a good guy" I confronted
"So good that his dick would never immobilize itself"
"Riley" I gave him a shoot glare.
"Alis, I m so sorry. I promise I will make it to you"
I am happy by his realization.
"Okay. Can I ask you a question?"
"Yes"
I took a breath and blurt
"Who is Emmy?"

He looked at me with big eyes in surprise and said softly
"He is my elder brother. Who told you?"
"Stacy"
"As expected" he jerked in lil frustration. Clearly, he never wanted me to know about Emmy. But why?
"Where is he?"
"Alaska, get ready. We will be leaving soon"
He got up from his chair and turned to leave.

I hold his hands from behind and said
"You just can't ignore my every question"
He turned to me, took a breathe
"Alaska, He had an accident several years ago. So he is paralyzed. He is recovering. But not so much. He will be home soon"
"Why didn't you mentioned him before?"
"We have lot to talk. Why Emmy?"
"If you really want to be with me then I will definitely like to know about your everything"
"Good" he gave up
"I wanna see him"
I instantly realized why the hell I wanna meet Emmy? Why even I said this to Riley?

He looked at me in confusion and hesitantly said
"Okay. Get ready"

I got ready in a blue jeans and red shirt. Great! Looking perfect. I came out of my room and saw Riley, Stacy discussing something in low tone. Ana must be out. Riley noticed me and got up.