Crossing The Devils Path

chap 7-the after effects

Richards pov:
It was around 930 pm and the meeting was still in full swing. If I had a choice I would have cancelled it the moment I got a call but since my father too was a part of it I had no choice but to comply to his request of attending the meeting .
I was trying hard to concentrate on what my father ,two of my financial advisors and another person sitting in the meeting were talking. Finally I was done in another 10 minutes or so. As soon as the meeting was over I rushed out of the conference room and drove to my out house as soon as my car could take me.

I cant explain why but leaving richa all alone in the out house when she barely knew this new country let alone my out house , felt wrong.
I dont even remember when was the last time I cared for a girl or had any kind of concerns for her.
Ok so umm maybe she brings out the concerned side of me ...but this can also mean we are going to be good friends thats why.
Oh right! My brain retorted you dont do friends richard . You are attracted to her in some twisted unexplainable way and so need to stop.

I had finally reached my destination so I quickly parked my car , untied my bowtie and walked inside the out house. My jaw literally unhinged itself at the sight I saw. The music palyer was on and Richa was dancing wildly to the beats. The way her hips swayed and her body moved made me want to kiss her senseless, there and then. This sight would result in me having atleast 2-3 cold showers to control a certain part of my body before I end up pouncing on her.

Tearing my gaze away from her I noticed that that champagne bottle on the table was almost half. I looked back at Richa and then the table and instantly understood what must have happened.

The rest that happened was well the repercussions of having more alcohol then she could actually handle. I really shouldn't have left her all to herself .
I started walking towards her so that I could help her get back to the house. But she got angry and mentioned some guy's name called Sameer. And the mention of a mans name from her mouth made me angry for some reason. I aggressively began increasing my pace towards her. While she kept moving back until her back touched the wall . I trapped her between my body and the wall. I was just about to kiss her on her irresistible lips when suddenly her head fell on my shoulder and an involuntary sigh escaped my lips.

I had to carry her bridal style upto her bedroom and laid her on the bed.
I was tucking her blanket over her when I heard her mumble something. So I bent closer , my ear was near her mouth and I heard her say something repeatedly
" leave me alone , dont do this to me sameer . I loved you ..."
Even in her sleep she seemed restless and pale . Her words held pure agony and hatred in them. Who was this guy and why she kept mentioning his name like a curse upon her.
She looked so fragile and frightened that I wanted to wrap my arms around her until she was comfortable and sleeping soundly .
No richard you cant. Stay away from her! You have to make her fall for you not the other way around .

"Jesus" I muttered ,frustrated at that little annoying voice inside my head. I took one final look at richa and was satisfied seeing that she had already slept. He turned and walk out of her room and into his on the opposite side. Their rooms were upstairs so there wasnt much distance between them.

I changed into my comfortable boxers, removed my shirt and went to sleep . I was in deep slumber when a painful scream echoed in the silence of the night . I rushed to Richa's room hearing the scream. Her safety was very important to me and my father. She was our ladder in our game of snake and ladders where the only way of escaping the snake was to use her as our shield.

When I reached the room she was sitting on the edge of her bed looking pale and sick. When I walked closer to her, I saw her face was red and so were her hands. I immediately called the maid with the bedroom telephone and instructed her to get some ice and the medicine box. Next I went to her and sat on d floor on my knees so that she could easily look at me .

She looked down at me and managed a weak smile.
"Whats wrong?" I asked
"Its the p.." she ran in the bathroom mid sentence and started to puke. She left the door opened so I went to her and rubbed her back trying to comfort her.

After a while she was done . We both came and sat on the bed. The maid had already brought in the ice tray . I took the ice and started applying it on her hand. But she flinched and shifted on the bed. Sensing that she was uncomfortable , I gave the ice to her and got up to call the doctor. After speaking to my doctor I went to Richa to ask all the questions the doctor had instructed me to. I sat on the armchair opposite her . I noticed she hadn't applied the ice she was just sitting there looking all pale and sick. Seeing her like that I felt bad for her . Firstly last night's date turned out horrible and now she was sick. I was about to ask her when I heard her say-
"call the doctor "
Each word was said calmly and clearly but her state right there in front of my eyes showed otherwise.
For a fact I knew that no words would comfort her because I really didn't know what had happened to her. So I just put my hand on hers and gave her a reassuring smile. She just looked at me and did a weak attempt of smiling back.

After a few minutes the doctor arrived and I checked her. He gave her a medicine to sleep and I put the blanket over her so she would be comfortable . Then the doctor left and I went out of the room woth him. Leaving richa to get some peace and hopefully a good night's sleep . Enough had happened for tonight it was time to call it a night.

After closing the door behind me I turned to ask the doctor abt richa. Something inside me triggered concern for her when I saw her pale and sick.
"How is she?" I asked politely trying not to sound too concerned.
"She will be fine. Her rashes and vomiting was triggered due to an allergic reaction . Plus she seemed hungover which I assume is because she's not used to alcohol so her condition worsened. She needs to rest and ask her what shes allergic to. If not we have to run tests . Dont worry she needs to be careful and take the medicines I prescribed. Soon she will be fit and fine.
I gave a polite smile and bid him a farewell.

I was goin back to my room when I saw richa laying wide awake but twist and turning in her bed. I went in her room and sat down on the bed next to her sleeping form. She looked at me but her eyes seemed to be pleading me to stay with her.
"I am fine thanks." She said
"Go to your room . Can we can talk tomorrow please?"
"I have not come here to talk. I just wanted to make sure your ok . Im sleeping in your room so that I am here when you need me" I said without thinking that it really sounded absurd coming from me.
She looked at me with a frown but it soon vanished and a genuine smile replaced her frown.

I was getting up to go and sleep on the couch near the bed when I felt a soft hand stop me. I turned around to see richa holding my hand
" you can sleep next to me.just be careful you dont touch. We can use the pillows as a wall. " " actually the couch will be too small for your height" she said trying hard to sound well but sounding otherwise.
"Ok "I said and started making "The Wall Of Pillows" between us.
Once done , I laid down and turned towards her. She was fast asleep already and had a smile plastered on her face. She looked like an angel sleeping next to me.
And that night I drifted to sleep watching Richa's peaceful smile...

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