Crossing The Devils Path

chap 25

Important note:
Richard still does not know that sam is sameer. But in the previous chapter I wrote sameer instead of sam (by mistake) so please do not get confused.
This chapter is dedicated to Zuvi11 for helping me point out that mistake. Thanks alot:*
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Richa's pov:
I had been anxious since last night. I had to meet Sam today and for the first time I was going to be with for a long time.... Alone with him. Richard new I had been nervous but if he knew why exactly I am sure this plan wouldn't have been put in action in the first place. Luckily, Dante and Richard had taken me for a morning walk. It felt so good with these two guys. One guy for whom I had started developing feelings while the other was a becoming a very closing friend,Fidante as he told me to call him. It was crazy how possessive Richard had gotten in such a small time. We were holding hands and walking when Dante came and put his hand around my neck pulling me to him. We were laughing and enjoying while Richard wa sulking over the fact that he had to allow Dante to touch me. Dante was my friend so I didn't mind the friendly actions but seeing the scowl on Richard's face I pulled away from Dante after a while and went back to Richard's hand. He smiled his beautiful breathtaking smile which made my insides melt, which made every wall around my heart crumble to pieces.
The rest of the walk was peaceful, I enjoyed the fresh air and my heart filled with warmth at the fact that Richard kept his word to let me go out. I had worn baggy clothes so no one would recognize me whike Richard just used a hoodie. I wondered what a life he had where he couldn't even go out without the fear of the paparazzi chasing him. All in all, I was thankful for another day full of hope.

I watched some television to kill time while waiting for Sam's message. That idiot had still not messaged where I was going to meet him. It made me even more edgy. Richard had not gone to work to make sure I was ok. He hired two bodyguards and was briefing Dante, in the study, on how the plan was going to work.
My nerves were on the edge, as i kept checking my phone for a message but in vain. It was already ten minutes past eleven.
What did this man have in mind? Lunch? Dinner? Casual outing?
I knew nothing because the I knew and loved few years ago was very different from him.
Why did he have to brrak my heart? Did he ever really love me? What happened that everything changed in the blink of an eye?
My mind was full of questions whose answers I had been searching for a while now.
The snapping of fingers in front of my face brought me out of my trance like state. I lookes up to see Richard but his eyebrows were furrowed in as if he was confused about something. I tried to smile reassuring him I was okay. But he just sat on the bed next to me and pulled me in his lap. He out his face in the crook of my neck placing sweet kisses there. My questions, worries, problems all seem to dissolve in thin air when Richard was with me. When I finally let myself flow with my feelings I realised that i felt something really strong for him. But what was this feeling? I knew it was more then just liking him. But my heart was still scared to completely let go especially when my past decided to reappear in my future reopening the wounds which were now starting to close.
" You just have to say a no" Richard said, suddenly looking up to me.
" I am not going to back out on you" I said mustering up all my courage.
He stared directly in my eyes and in them.I saw appreciation and admiration for me. I smiled while I fought hard to not blush.
Richard chuckled when he noticed my blush and I just lowered my eyes.
Lately, I had been shying alot around Richard the confident woman I usually was vanished in thin air when he was near me.
He put his finger under my chin to lift my head up while he bent down to kiss me. Our lips were mere inches apart when my phone beeped loudly. No obe except Richard, Dante and Sam had my number. So we both hesitantly broke the kiss knowing who it was. I took the phone and unlocked it. Clicking on the message I read it aloud.
Tonight 8 p.m dinner at my house. My driver will come pick you up from a restraunt near Richard's house. Be there on time
-sam;)
This guy was nothing more then a piece of shit! Can't he be a little polite or courteous ? Hes definitely not the Sammeer ai once knew. Wait did i just read...
My house.
"yes Richa he has called you at his place. The audacity of thst jerk" Richard said with a clenched jaw. Oops! I hadn't realised I had said it loudly.
" I will not allow you to go there " he said and got up to leave but I caught his wrist and pulled him to sit next to me.
"I won't go to his house if you don't want me to. Anyways it would look desperate and inappropriate" i said
He nodded in relief. I quickly took my phone and texted sam
Your house? Not happening. Meeting is off.
-Rachael
Richard was carefully watching me. He smirkes seeing my reply. We waited for a few minutes before the phone beeped again.
A woman with class. I like it. You are intrigue me. Chose a place I will be there.
-Sam
I and richard smiled together after reading the message. We discussed a suitable restraunt and I texted the name of the place to sam. And as soon as he replied with an okay, I and Richard got down to preparations.
The day seemed too long and finally it was evening. I took a look at myslef in the mirror. I was wearing a purple knee length dress. It had full sleeves made of lace while the back was a bit low but classy. I put on some natural make up and curled my hair. I looked very different from the Richa i knew but that is what this was all about. Satisfied with my looks I got down the stairs and met Richard. His mouth was a little open indicating he was shocked or maybe dumbstruck on seeing me a littld dressed up.
Before I knew it he pulled me to him and kissed my lips with fervour and intensity. I gave in and kisses him too. We were having an amazing time before my phone beeped again.
Ugh! Stupid sam and stupid phone I cursed. I pulled away and looked at my phone to see Sam's message.
Reached already, waiting for you.
Hope you are looking hot.
-Sam ;)
"Oh how I would love to punch that guy's face" Richard said angrily.
I didn't know what to say but yhe words were out of my mouth before I knew it
"I am.all your's Richard"
He looked at me with an emotion I could point but it looked like love....love? I am.sure its too soon for him to love me. Or is actually what I think I saw.
I pecked him on the lips and waved a goodbye while he did the same. Stepping into his car I sat next to the window and sighed inwardly, thinking
This is going to be a long night...
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