Crossing The Devils Path

chap 15 - conjecture

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Be sure to weigh the pros and cons of evry conclusion you make. Our eyes often show what we want to see not what is actually in front of us. Thats life we often come across such situations thus we should be careful not to make judgements on or about someone unless you know the full truth. Find a conclusion not a conjecture. After all half knowledge is dangerous...

RICHARDs POV
I was very tired after the line up of meetings i had all day. Plus my father called almost 3-4 times to remind me about tomorrow's ball. About which, when i thought about it, i still had to inform Richa. I didn't even knew how she would react i hope she was ready to face people.
Forget her are you ready to let richa be exposed to the world of men who's thursty stares would only mean one thimg...they want her in every way or form.
I don't know but the thought of other men laying their eyes on Richa made my insides boil with anger and rage. I drove home tired and exhausted with the days work.

When i reached my home i was going to go up to my room when i heard voices from my study.
It was around 8 pm now.
Who could it be at this hour! I thought. So.i walked to the study only to see Richa and Dante almost hugging each other. In that moment something snapped within me and without thinking i walked up to Richa and separated them.
Richa must have lost her balance due to the sudden but light push i gave her and Dante. She was clutching the arm chair bedide her and standing with its support.
She began to say something but i didn't have tge energy to hear it so without even thinking i kissed her lips. I was senselessly kissing her in front of Dante while she stood their not reacting, as if in a state of shock. I heard someone clearing their throat. It was Dante, i pulled away and smirked at him while he gave me an awkward look. I looked back at Richa and the next thing i know is my face stinging with an onslaught.

RICHA'S POV
I stared dumbstruck, my pupils dilating at the realization of what just happened. I looked at Richard and he smirked at me. I didn't know what to feel at that time. At first i felt numb....Richard just kissed me! It wasn't my first kiss but no guy...believe in all my career and my personal life no man dared even touch me without my permission.
Looking at Richard, I felt like wiping that smirk off his face. Then do exactly that... That devil! How dare he! My mind said.
I raised my hand and slapped him across his face wiping that smirk off him. But his reaction was not what i expected it to be. He looked at me but not with annoyance or frustration. He look satisfied, not even guilty of what he just did. And after a while he chuckled loudly.
That made me even more upset so i pushed him and walked out if the way. I rushed out of the study and went to my room stomping my feet on the way.
I shut the door behind me and plopped, face down on the bed.
Lately, everything in life seem out of control. I didn't have an option with whatever kife was throwing at me. First London, then Richards fake fiance, Dante and now this...
Oh wait! The ball...i had to ask Richard about it. Ugh! I don't even want to face him right now. But i have to.... No i need to. Come on richa...ur a journalist, smart and confident you can do this.
I motivated myself and went to go and talk to him. I got up from sulking in the bed and straightened myself. I walked up to Richard's room and was about to knock when i saw the door unhinged. I opened it a little and stepped inside, searching for Richard. The room was empty but i heard water running so i figured he might be having a bath. I was about to walk out of the room when i heard someone clearing their throat.
"Going somewhere?" Richard asked.
I turned around to see him half naked only clad in a towel, on his lower body. I gasped looking at him.
"like what you see? " he asked smirking at me.
Oh how i want to bash his face up!
I turned towards the door with my back facing him.
"i was just leaving" i said
"no no wait a second. I am sorry give me 2 minutes i willl get dressed" he said.
I heard footsteps walking away so i though it would be safe to turn around. To my relief Richard had disappeared into his oh so large walk -in closet. I went and sat on the edge of the bed.
After a few minutes he came out dressed in a pajama and cotton v neck tshirt. the shape of his abs could be seend through the shirt.
What a hot specie i thought and mentally slapped myself for thinking that.
When he came out, he was wearin dark blue tracks and a tight white t-shirt. Evn in his night clothes he had this aura about him that would always hang in the air. Intimidating, hot,arrogant,stubborn...he was all of that. But his eyes showed that under all those layer was another Richard. I was snapped out of my thoughts when i heard Richard calling my name.
"Richa? Hello dreamy??" he said chuckling
"uhh sorry i zoned out" i replied flustered.
He chuckled again and sat next to me on the edge of the bed."so what do you want to talk about?" he asked
" the ball" i stated
" ohh that its tomorrow. I was going to tell you when i come back. But it seems your Dante told you huh" he said sarcastically.
"he is your best friend right? Then what problem do you have with him now.? You shamelessly kissed me in front of him. How dare you Richard!" i said furiously.
"shamelessly really? What about you dancing and hugging him in my house, my study! Isn't that shameless and ungrateful?" he spat angrily.
"what the hell is your problem. You don't know anything. Don't show like your protecting me when in fact your using me for god knows what plan. I know nothing about why I am here. So you're the one who should be grateful and not me. Do you even realize what i feel locked up in your house like a freaking prisoner. Far away from the people i love!" my voice was now shaking with emotions while anger flared inside me.
"i thought you wanted to start fresh. I really thought we coyld be friends Richard really good friends. But no, hell i was wrong. All you care about is yourself and your stupid plan. Man up Richard! You are the one who appointed Dante to groom me. Now you have a problem if he's friendly with me? Do you even know what happened in the study? Know the truth before judging someone.
He was teaching me ball dance and i twisted my ankle. I was about to fall when i caught him for support. You saw us just then and thought we were hugging. And to top it all you kissed me without my permission. You are heartless Richard and selfish. You know what? I hate you from the bottom of my heart!" my voice was now raised. I wanted to cry but held back my tears. I wouldn't break down in front of him. Oh god help me! I prayed silently.
He was about to say something when i put my hand up and stopped him. I was here to talk but i had enough humiliation for the day. I turned around and started to walk away. He didn't even as much try to stop me or apologize that angered me even further. Just like putting oil in a burning fire. I turned the door knob and opened the door.
"The ball is tomorrow. You know the deal. Get ready to face everyone and i don't want you screwing up. Get yourself together and do as i say." he said to my back.
I exited the door and slammed it shut behind me.
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