Another Love Story

Chapter 7

Alexander's P.O.V

"I don't think we should do this." Jack said.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"I don't think we should leave her alone here like this. I think it's foolish to trust her."

"You think it's foolish? I am being foolish?" I asked my temper rising. How dare he talk about my angel like this?

"I don't mean that. I understand that you have special feelings for her but she is still a hostage. Leaving her alone like this could be dangerous." He explained calmly.

"I don't have any special feelings for her." But even I knew it was a lie as I said it.

He gave me a pointed look. "There should atleast be one person here."

"I didn't ask for your opinion, did I?" I snapped. "Do as I say."

He stood up. "I am saying it again, I think you are blinded by your feelings. You need to think properly."

"And I am saying it again, keep your opinions to yourself until I ask you about them."

Rose's P.O.V

I was still in bed. I didn't sleep at all as expected. I wasn't planning to leave the bed today. I have no energy nor the courage to face him.

I was thinking of all kind of excuses to tell him when someone knocked. The door opened slightly and he peeked inside.

"You aren't up yet?" He asked coming inside.

"I am feeling lazy today." I said, yawning to prove my excuse.

He nodded. "That's fine, I am leaving anyway so you can stay in bed all day."

I sat up hearing that, "You are leaving?"

"I have some-" He paused, "Some business to attend to."

"Will there still be people here?" I asked.

"Yes, is there a problem?"

I thought for some time contemplating whether to tell him or not. "I- they just make me uncomfortable."

"I understand why you feel that way. We can do this, I can ask them not to come on this floor, is that okay?"

"If that's not a problem." I said smiling at how caring he is being.

"Okay, I will ask someone to bring you breakfast and then no one will disturb you."

"Thank you." I waved at him as he left.

A man came with trays of food and left without giving me a glance. I ate and laid down for another half an hour.

After I was sure that they actually left, I came out of the room. Looking left and right I made sure no one is here. He kept his promise, no one was to be seen on this floor.

I took my phone alongwith the pendrive I had and tiptoed to his office. Making sure not to make any noise, I opened the door. Luckily it wasn't locked.

The wave of guilt washed over me, he trusts me too much. I searched the drawers first. Quickly taking pictures of any document that seemed important I placed everything back in their original position.

I turned on the computer but it was password protected. I thought back to all the days, I spent here with him. I did saw him typing the password a lot of times, if I can just recreate it.

I typed the first password I thought of but it was wrong. Taking a deep breath, I tried another one. If this one is also wrong, I have only one more chance.

Second password turned out to be right and I let out a breath of relief. I searched through various files and folders. I don't have time to copy all of it, even if Alex has ordered them not to come here who knows if they will actually listen.

Selecting the ones which had the most information and importance, I started copying them in the pendrive.

I gulped because the loading seemed to be too slow. This might be my only chance.

As soon as everything copied, I erased all tabs and turned it off again. Peeking out I made sure no one was around before I walked out.

I slumped down leaning on the door as I closed and locked it. Copying everything to the phone, I checked through it. This is enough evidence.

I just need to send it now. Everything will be over once I send it. After all this was the reason I was here. And now that I am so close to my goal I should feel happy, ecstatic.

But all I feel is guilt and sadness. It feels as though I am betraying someone close.

I shook my head trying to get rid of these thought, these feelings. I need to do my work, I can't think like this.

'He is a criminal. He has done numerous crimes.' I tried convincing myself.

But image of him as a child getting beaten up, being forced to become a monster, to become this passed through my mind. 'Was it really his fault?'

I sat down on the bed as my head started throbbing. A harsh pain slowly spread throughout my head and I groaned.

Getting fed up with my own thoughts, I quickly send the files. 'There now it's done. Can't do anything about that.' I thought.

Hiding the phone and pendrive back, I snuggled into the blankets. I just want to sleep now. I don't want to think about his past, my guilt or anything else.

I felt someone shaking me as I opened my eyes. I yawned getting up.

"What time is it?" I asked seeing Alex infront of me.

He chuckled, "It's seven. It seems like you slept a lot."

My eyes widened hearing the time. I did sleep a lot. "Did your business go well?" I asked going into the bathroom.

I splashed my face with water and came out drying it.

He just nodded. "Shall we have dinner?"

I smiled, "I am famished. Let's go."

As we sat down on the dining table he started speaking, "So there is a ball, a party actually. And I was wondering if-"

I looked at him expectantly waiting for him to continue.

"If you would like to go with me?"

I nodded without thinking. "Sure, as a date?" I asked.

"Yes as a date." He smirked.

"I would be glad."

But as he smiled back at me I couldn't help but think of how I was betraying him. Of how he would react once he learns the truth.

I wish he would never find out but I know that's impossible.

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