Crossing The Devils Path

chap 22-A Private Show

Richa's pov:
Once we were home we both went to our respective rooms to change. I showered and changed into a comfortable pair of pajamas and tshirt which Richard had bought for me long ago. I even had to try all the remaining dresses in front of him.
Ugh! This man was annoying. And what was even more annoying is that I actually like it when he is possesive or cares about me. I told him I like him because that was the truth. For once I didn't want to close down, I wanted to let my emotions flow.
I was sitting on the bed folding the clothes I had just removed. Suddenly a piece of paper fell out of the jeans, which I had worn earlier today. Curiously I bent down to pick it up. It was a business card with Adams group of companies written on it in bold and blue letters. There where two mobile numbers given on the card and an email id. I looked closely to see that Sams number was printed on it. Confused, i tried to recollect when he must have put that card in my jeans pocket. After a few seconds my bulb dinged and I remembered our encounter. He must have put it when he had put his hand around my waist, pulling me dangerously close to him.
Anger began to surge through my viens and I felt like smashing something on the wall. I was about to throw it away when i saw that on the back of the card something was written in black ink. The words call me and a wink was there on it. And beneath it was written love, Sam.
Tears began to well up.in my eyes. Even after so many years a part of me still hated him. I tried to make myself indifferent but I miserably failed at it.
This man is going to pay for everything he did to me and Richard. That was a silent promise I had made to myself. I wanted to do this for Richard and I could even avenge myself at the same time. Though the latter wasn't so important to me. Most importantly I wanted to do this for Richard. Why I do not know. It just felt right from some unknown reason. I sighed loudly and wiped my tears away. I cannot be weak not now. So instead of throwing the card away I took it, along with the shopping bags and went to Richard's room. I had too much in my hand so I entered without knocking. Using my feet to slowly open the door i peeped inside. I went and kept the shopping bags down next to his bed while putting the card in my pajama pocket. Suddenly I felt a pair of arms pulling me to their chest from behind. Unknowingly a smile crept on my face. The smell of his soap was still on him which meant he had just bathed.
He put his head in the crook of my neck and began to kiss there. I leaned into his touch. Then he turned me around and was about to say something when his lips crashed onto mine. He kissed my lips with hunger and desire. As if that's what he had always waited for. After recovering from my daze I put my hands around his neck and returned his kiss whole heartedly. The feel of his soft lips on mine felt like heaven. It felt like that was all I needed to heal my broken heart. We stood there kissing for god knows how long before I pulled away for air. He looked at me and winked. If i was blushing before I would have now looked like a tomato. I could feel the blush creeping on my cheeks though i tried hard to hide it. He came close to me and lightly brushed his fingers in my cheeks.
" Thankyou Richa" he said
I gave him a confused look not understanding what he was thanking me for.
"Giving me a positive answer that you like me too." he said smiling.
His smile was breathtaking and beautiful. Seeing him smile made me happy and the fact that I was the reason behind his smile made me feel overwhelmed. I chuckled and took his hand in mine. We both sat on the bed together but Richard doesn't like me sitting anywhere I guess because he instantly pulled me onto his lap.
" We both have had our share of troubles and heart breaks " he started saying
" thankyou baby for accepting me because frankly if you hadn't I do not know what would I do. It took me alot of thinking and battles within myself to accept what I feel for you. I know it mustn't have been easy for you too. That's why I want to make a
promise to you today. No matter what happens I am goin to be there for you. Holding you in my arms and keeping you safe from everyone and everything. Just trust me and be there with me. I need you sp damn much. " he said.
My face lit up and I smiled happily listening to his confession. He was being so honest that my heart warmed up to him instantly. I hugged him and he pulled me closer. And again we lost in each other forgetting the world as the minutes ticked. This time Richard pulled away first and smirked looking at something. I followed his eyes to see the shopping bags. Oh no! I totally forgot.
"Come on baby my show is pending" he chuckled at my embarassment.
" Uhh yeah.Give me a minute I will change and come" I said
He agreed by nodding his head while i walked inside the bathroom to change.
The first dress was a cream colour one which reached till my knees and had a little flair at the end. It was pretty and frankly I thought it looked cute on me.
Once done I stepped out of the bathroom to show Richard. He made me do a catwalk, walk around, twirl and what not. It was tiring but as far as he enjoyed I was more than happy to oblige. The routine was pretty much the same for the other dresses too. Finally only one dress was left to try. It was the dress I was dreading to wear. Though classy and elegant it was too open for my taste. Taking a deep breath I calmed myself and put on the dress. The dress was long so I had to try it out in the closet instead of the bathroom. There was no mirror there so I had no clue how I looked. Trying to be confident I walked out of the closet and stood in front of Richard.
" Umm how does this one look? It's a little wierd on me right?" I tried asking. But all he did was stare at me and not react.
" Ok I should probably go and change." I said disappointed.
Immediately he picked me up bridal style and went to his full length mirror. He placed me down and closed my eyes before I could look at myself. Darkness surrounded me and all I could hear were Richard's words.
"how do you think you are looking?" he asked in his accent that I loved so much. I found it very sexy.
" Uhh wierd I gues. As if this dress is not made for me" I replied awkwardly.
He chucked and removed his hands from my eyes.
"Sorry to disappoint you." he said
I slowly opened my eyes and when I saw myself I understood what his words meant. The dress not only fit me perfectly infact it looked like it was specially made for me. It suited me that well. It was a red strapless dress with a heart shaped neckline showing a bit of my cleavage. It had a long slit on my left side showing my legs. For the first time I wanted to admit I had well toned legs.
I was literally checking myself out when I heard a whistle from behind. Me and Richard both turned around to see Dante enter the room whistling. I started blushing when realisation hit me that he was whistling at me. From the corner of my eye I saw Richard's fist clench and he stepped in front of me, hiding me from Dante's view. I chuckled seeing him possessive again.
" He's like a brother to me Richard " I said trying to calm him down. It was true, Dante was really like a brother to me. I didn't have any brothers so I always wished to have one. In Dante, that wish was granted to me.
" Yeah bro, chill. She's like a sis to me too. " he said coming and pulling me from behind, hugging me sideways. Richard's stance was still the same and looking at him I sighed.
" Come on jaan its fine " I said
" jaan?" he asked confused
" It means life in hindi." I explained.
He smiled instantly and pulled me to him sideways while Dante remained where he was.
" Call me Jaan only from now on, I like the sound of it" he said
I blushed and nodded. I hadn't intended to call him that but it just came out of my mouth.
" Hello people I am still here" Dante said irritated. We all laughed listening to that.
" What brings you here at night?" Richard asked seriously.
"I had to discuss something about Sam and how you all want to formulate the plan ahead" Dante said.
Richard nodded and I spoke up remembering the card
" Uhh guys I may have a clue because this time Samee..Sam i mean took the first step." they looked at me confused.
" Wait I have to show you all something" I said
" Ok but first get yourself out of that dress" he said checking me out shamelessly.
" yeah before I get see you all naked and on the bed please go change " Dante said teasing me.
I hit him on the shoulder and he faked an "ouch". Chuckling I walked inside the closet and changed. But one thought refused to leave my mind.
I almost said Sameer instead of sam. Shit! I cannot afford that not now. If Richard knows he might rip him to pieces and his mother's avenge will be incomplete. For the first time I wanted someone to suffer. Not for what he did to me but for what he did to Richard and his family. I will tell Richard the truth but only once his revenge is completed.
Quickly I changed and walked out clutching the card in hand. I mentally chanted to myself
"Richa you got this. You can do it"

I saw that Richard and Dante were already busy discussing something when I went and sat next to Richard.
" See this is Sam's card which he must have put it in my jeans when we bumped into him at the store." I tried not to focus on the part when he was holding me close to him. But Richard instantly remember and lips stretched into a line.
" Ok so Richa you are going to call him. Not today, I will tell you when. " Dante said
"I have a plan but I need to think it through" Richard said.
" Tom at lunch you both meet me here at home and I will tell you how we go about it ok?" Dante and I nodded in unison.
Now all that is left is to put the plan in action. I thought