Waiting

Ch: 4- One Step Closer

The room is filled with passionate sounds of sex. A red dress and men's clothing are scattered on the floor. Some screams of a little broken and coarse voice could be heard. After finishing what he was doing Kensus gets up and sits on his bed. Behind the girl who accompanied him was still panting. If he spared a look he could be the mess he has made of her. But his mind is roaming around the hospital time he had on yesterday.

Can someone really care for someone else deeply when they are not anyhow connected to them? He thought in his mind. The picture of a disheveled and worried Rayee is sliding through his mind from time to time since the previous day. He couldn't stop thinking about her. He was snatched back from his thought by the soft kisses he felt on his back. The girl is dropping soft kisses with a satisfying smile on her face.

Girl: Shall we go another time?

Kensus: I am going to be late for the party. Did you get the money?

Girl: Yes.

Kensus: Then you should get going.

He is unaware of the sad expression she is making.

Girl: Another time.....

Kensus nods.

After washing up he takes his brown suit and black shirt out with the fine leather shoes and golden accessories. He is confident he is going to make some business alliances today.

Mother: Rayee...wear these for the party tonight.

She looks at the satin off-white dress and golden pearly jewelry. The neckline has a deep cut and it's a sleeveless dress.

Rayee: Mum I don't want to go. Why do I need to go? I have no interest in your world.

Mother: Rayee, we can do this another time. Now I need you to get ready.

Rayee: But mother I......

Mother: Dear, I know what you want. But it is good to have knowledge about many things. This is how if things don't go as per the plan you can prepare a backup for yourself. It doesn't hurt you see.

Rayee is tired of arguing. It is of no use. Sometimes she feels like she is talking to a wall.

Rayee: Mum I am not comfortable with wearing this.

Mother: If you accessorize this well it will look good on you. Candle, can you please help Rayee to get ready?

Candle: Yes ma'am.

Light smokey eyes, glossy lips, side-parted wavy hair with a lot of mousse...Rayee is looking mesmerizing. Her mum looks at her when she comes downstairs.

Mother: You look gorgeous honey.

Rayee: Thank you, mum.

When they reach the party Rayee shrinks in discomfort. So many people, so much alcohol, so many fake smiles, show off, and social interaction. Rayee feels nervous. She knows her parents are not goings to be of much support. They are going to put their business faces on as soon as they go in.

They go inside the banquet. 45 minutes pass. Rayee is already tired of the introductory sessions she had to go through. She senses a burning gaze throughout the sessions but who is going to look for the source! She already feels tired. The music changes. She sees some people going to the floor to dance. She takes a glass of juice and finds a comparatively less crowded corner for her. "What am I doing here!?"

Boring, isn't it?

Rayee flinches. She looks at the man with an expressionless face in front of her.
Rayee: No, it's good. Everyone seems to be enjoying.... (lie, lie, lie...)

No everyone...... I am Kensus Benic.

Rayee Armor.....

"She doesn't remember me and I can't forget her"

Mother: Rayee dear, what are you doing in this c......

She looks at Kensus and stops. "Hello, ma'am." Kensus comes forward and takes her hand and presses it gently. "I am Kensus Benic."

Mrs. Armor: I know, I know. You are making quite a name for yourself, aren't you?

 A shadow of a smile can be seen on his face.

Mrs. Armor: So you have met my daughter.

Kensus: Briefly.

They keep talking boring business talkies and lastly, Rayee hears that they are collaborating. When she was about to act on her impatience she hears " It was nice meeting you."

Mrs. Armor: We are going to meet thoroughly from now on.

Kensus nods and leaves. Rayee sighs. Mum, I want to leave.
Mrs. Armor surprises her with the answer. " Go on."

As soon as she is out, she messages Amore. She let her know about her boring evening. Amore sends smiley emojis. Rayee sends angry emojis with a smile on her face.

"Can I drop you somewhere?"

Rayee looks up and sees Kensus. "No thanks, I will take a cab. Good night." She starts walking.
Her discomfort comes back because at the end of today's event she seems to realize the source of the burning gaze.....

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