TRUST MISPLACED(#Wattys2016)

Chapter 4

           We all have incidences, in whose memories  we feel elated and so happy that we feel that nothing negative can ever happen.there are different types of happiness.happiness in doing something good to others or buying whatever we want.but you know ,we all would have faced one of a kind one where it gives us a promise of something more to come.that particular form of happiness which we are so sure that will give birth to new ones .....and that is exactly what I'm feeling right now.for some strange reasons ,Andrews acceptance of me and Zion without a question ,without any fuss makes me so sure that this elation I'm feeling right now  is bound to just grow on and never end.

We talked about many things ,me and Andrew that is.

" so,tell me about your family Andrew .what are they doing?" I ask.

His face suddenly morphs into a grim look and I can see that he is completely zoned out.

" there is nothing to know lily.they passed away In a car crash a few years back." He says ,his voice devoid of any emotion.

somehow I find this one particular part hard to understand .its not as if I don't trust him.i do . I really do.its just that ....how can one seem so normal when he talks about an incident like that.but I don't question it.maybe it's just his way of dealing with it.

" I'm sorry Andrew.i really didn't know " I say sincerely.he nods.

I decide to divert the topic. "where did you say you worked in Andrew?" I ask .

" I work as a photographer in New York Times " he says

And my eyes narrow in suspicion.

" didn't you say you were a journalist last week Andrew.?" I ask.and I see him tense up

" I ..um...no..I resigned and joined in this post a few days ago" he says

I nod and take everything he said in.

" what do you think about me meeting Zion?" He asks .

I'm honestly surprised by this.

" don't you think this is too soon?" I ask biting my lip.

" soon? No sweetheart .i don't think so.i don't know about you but I plan on being with you as long as I can" he says and I blush.he gently stretches his hand and tugs my lip from in between my teeth.

" don't do that ." He says in a low voice .

" unless you want me to do the same" he suddenly asks in a teasing manner.
I immediately blush To a dark shade of red.

" so....do you think I can meet Zion.after all I need his permission don't I" he asks

I simply cannot explain the butterflies in my stomach and the happiness in my heart in hearing his words.

He actually cares what Zion thinks.could I get any more lucky?

" okay .but not today ! He'll already be asleep anyway .its past his bedtime" I say looking at my watch.i see that it's almost 11 at night.

" we should leave " he says .

And I nod in return.the bill arrives and he insists that he pays it .i don't really have a choice In that matter .

As we get in his car,I can't help but thinking that this night is the starting of something new.a new life.

I didn't even notice that we're at my house and suddenly my eyes narrow in suspicion.
" I never gave you my address .how do you know where I live?" I ask .

I can see colour slowly rise up his face.he scratches the back of his neck.

" oh! It wasn't big deal.i bribed the restaurant into giving me your address ,you know to woo you with flowers and stuff if it came to that " he says.

Somehow that answer doesn't satisfy me at all.but I just nod and before I get up ,he comes to my side and opens the door.

" such a gentleman!" I say looking at him.

He just smirks my way and says " only for you sweetheart!only for you" I blush and just as I'm about to turn,he grabs me by my waist and gives me a sweet ,passionate kiss on the lips.i respond equally enthusiastically .

" sweetheart! You have to go now if you really want me to let you go " he says In a low voice.
I blush and nod my head .

As soon as I go home,I get ready for bed and try to get some sleep amidst all the excitement In my brain .i get a text and I see that it's from an unknown number and it says

" goodnight sweetheart ! Try not to think about me too much.will see you tomorrow.sweet
dreams"

I immediately smile knowing who the text is from.

But how Andrew got my phone number is beyond me.

I sign going to sleep smiling, dreaming happily in  anticipation of what's going to happen tomorrow.

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