Crossing The Devils Path

chap 12

Richards pov :
"Oh hey Richard .!when did you come? sorry I didn't notice " she said
Maybe because you were too busy chatting with your mentor a.k.a my best friend and your new friend
I thought. But controlled my anger and smiled at her and said
"Not a problem, I see your busy with someone. We can talk later" I said trying my best to remain calm. I really didn't want to make things more complicated then they already are.
"No no I am free . I was just talking to Dante about some doubts I had regarding italian ." She said with excitement written all over her face.
"Really ?" I asked relieved.
She smiled and nodded closing the laptop and putting it aside.
"I am sorry I used your laptop without your permission " she said looking a little scared. But she had no idea how adorable she looked in that moment. Hair tied up in a bun , cute pajamas and a long tee. I couldn't help but notice that she was so pretty even when simply dressed .
"You wanted to talk about something? " she asked politely.
"Nothing in particular . Just wanted to know how you have been since I don't get to talk with you much , the entire day" I said sitting next to her.
Her cheeks turned red instantly I was surprised to see I affected her so much. Obviously I knew I was hot and all but seeing Richa react to my presence like that actually made me happy from within.
"Ohh. Umm well I have been ok. But today was fun with Dante ".she said
"So how are you coping up with him? Hes a good teacher isn't he?" I asked wanting to know what she really thought about him.
"Yes indeed he is not only friendly but also teaches very well." She said " well thats really good " I said .
I got up to leave the room because I was upset by now.
"Richard umm are you free for sometime ?" She asked
I couldn't say no to her when she was being nice even after forcing her to be here.
"Well I could always take out time " I said.
She smiled happily and for the first time I noticed how beautiful her smile was. Looking at her smile I involuntarily smiled too.
God damn it Richard! What are you in high school? Stop behaving so love struck you are supposed to charm her not fall for her instead.

"Richa I wanted to ask you if we could be friends first. " I said feeling scared inside
I didn't know if she would agree but i hoped so.

"Yeah sure thats a good idea we can get to know each other before we carry on with the whole we- are- a- couple act. " she said suprisingly.
"Wait" I said.
"Lets go some place more suitable " I said and took her hand in mine. She resisted at first but gave in eventually . She had no clue how adorable she looked when she blushed like that. Somewhere I don't know why but I felt really nice that I affected her in such a way.

I took her to the kitchen , picked up a box and exited from the back door with her. She looked at the box with curiosity but I just shrugged my shoulders in response. She let it go and did not ask any questions. We walked together and sat under a tree blooming with flowers. It was almost sunset and I was feeling happy inside that I would finally get to spend time with her.

We sat there in a silence, we both lost in our own thoughts.
"want to have a drink?" i asked trying to break the ice between us.
She gave me a confused expression and just smiled, I took out a can of beer from the box and drank. She looked at me for sometime then laughed and said
"ok i will have some too for celebrating our friendship "
I happily handed her another can. She drank a sip and said
"so now since we are friends why not tell me whats your story. "
I sighed and asked
"will you say yours too?"
She looked down and I knew the answer.
"its fine if you don't.. "
"yes i..... I will say mine too" she said cutting off my sentence.
I smiled and put my hand on hers giving it a light squeeze. She looked shocked for a moment and blushed. I removed my hand realising she wasn't comfortable.

I decided to start first so she would get comfortable.
"It wasn't a perfect day when i met her. Infact it was another boring day full of meetings.
I went back to my cabin and closed my eyes trying to relax.
Suddenly a woman knocked on my door.
Irritated, I shouted at the person to come in. There she was, all confused and scared when she walked in. Blonde hair, blue eyes and short height. There was nothing out of ordinary in the way she looked. Infact i wanted to laugh the first time i saw her.
I was intrigued too as to what work would she have with me.
Then she went on to tell me noone was at the receptionist desk so she walked in. She had come for my personal assistant's post. Seeing her qualifications and after interviewing her i found her fit for the job so i hired her. As days passed i came to know she was friendly, easy going and fun to be with. She was the first woman i actually found a friend in. I started hanging out with her and soon i asked her out. Suprisingly she rejected and said she was more comfortable with me as friends. I was frustrated because no women ever, ever rejected me".
I drank my last sip and put the can aside.
"come on then what happened? Please say" she said with her chin on her hand.
I laughed and said " so intrigued ha?"
She looked a little offended and said " not at all im.fine"
"oh really? " i asked and nudged her in the side. She jumped from her place.
"Don't you ever do that " she said sternly.
Ohh thats her weakness. I smiled to myself and started towards her to tickle her. She widened her eyes and started running.