FIND A WAY TO MY HEART

CH:13- We Are Not On A Date. Are we?

"Some people are worth melting for."
                                                   -Frozen

Elisa's POV
 
    I looked myself in the mirror. The bags under my eyes were getting bigger as I don't get a proper sleep now. The last few days were very hectic. Thinking about what my father did to me or imaging how my life would be because of his decision scares me so much that I can't sleep properly. Another thing that haunting me is Keith. How I cannot get his face out of my mind or the spark whenever he touched me. I also don't understand his behavior towards me. Is he being possessive toward me or is he always like this to everyone?
   I gripped my hair wanting to pull it out as my mind went overdrive. I jumped slightly when I heard a knock on my bathroom door. "Cupcake come out. You need to get ready or you will be late." I heard my mom's voice and seriously wanted to disappear from here. It's 5.30 pm. Keith will be here in an hour.
   Even though my parents think it's a date but I know better. Today I will know another side of my father who is ready to destroy my life. Why I am so sure? Because somehow I know now that my dad is capable of doing that. I take another look at myself and came out of the bathroom.
    I saw my mom placing a beautiful dress on my bed. Such a shame that I have to were such a beautiful dress on a day like this. " Now change quickly. He will be here soon." My mom said to me. "Hmm ok." Was my dry reply. I do not want to go. "Honey,don't be like that. He is a very well mannered boy. Its just one night. You don't go out much. So enjoy this. I am sure you will have fun." She tried to encourage me. "I will try." I answered while grabbing the dress.
    I looked myself in the mirror and I could feel my annoyance coming up. The dress was beautiful. It was a full sleeve pink colored dress with black lace at the bottom. Small white pearls were attached at the skirt. I was not annoyed that the dress was pretty. I was annoyed at the fact that I have to wear this dress to meet with that jerk.
    As soon as I came out my mom was squealing at me. "You are looking so pretty cupcake." I smiled at her. She will always say I look beautiful even if I don't. That's why we love our moms right?
After a few minutes the doorbell rang and I felt like thousand butterfly in my stomach. I wanted to run away but I know I could not. I took another look at myself and wanted to laugh at my misery. I took a deep breath and grabbed my purse and came downstairs.
    Keith was talking to my parents when I came down. And yes parents. My dad was also home today just to see us off. Such a caring father is he?? Or not. But I think he only stayed to kiss Keith's butt. "Ah there she is. What took you so long? Do you know how long he was waiting?" My father rushed as soon as he saw me. 'No you are looking beautiful or bring her back home on time?' Every father should learn from my father how to be "The father of the year".
     But what surprised me was Keith's reply, " I just entered. It has not even been five minutes,I do not think there is any need to rush sir. Also I am the one who came early." He said sternly yet politely to my dad. But his speech did not seem so...even my dad was a bit taken aback. But since he said so politely he just smiled uncertainty. 
    Keith turned and walked toward me. "You are looking really beautiful." I could feel my face heating up. I tried to fight it but I don't think I succeeded because I saw an amused gleam in his eyes. "Thank you." Was my dry reply. "Shall we go?" He asked and I looked at my parents. They both nodded and I looked at Keith again. "I guess so." I said and walked to the front door. I don't care if my behavior upset my dad or not. I don't care. I turned at my mom's voice. "Bye kids. Have fun. And Keith her curfew time is 10 p.m." I just glared at her smiling face.
    I heard Keith laugh and gave a thumbs up to my mom. We walked up to his car and opened the door for me. I did not say anything and got in. I saw my mom waving at me and I waved back at her.
    The car ride was uncomfortable. We  both were silent. I also did not wanted to talk. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice when the car stopped in front of a restaurant. 'So we really are eating dinner?' No Eliza we came here to play food fight. I scolded myself. Before I can open my side door Keith came and opened it from me and held out his hand for me to take. Even though I wasn't going to take it but as usual my mind and my body doesn't work together anymore. I hold his hand even before I know it. He pulled me out but as I was saying before my mind and body are going through a rough time so as a result I ended up crashing into Keith's rock hard chest. Yes I know its sexy rock hard chest because I can feel it under my hands. And he feel and smells so good. "What the cheesecake is wrong with me".
   He was looking down at me weirdly. So I quickly get away from him and muttered a sorry. After that We walked in silently in the restaurant.
    The waiter showed us to the table. I looked around,it was a nice restaurant. Not five star as I thought he would like. I then looked at Keith, he was looking at the menu so I took the chance to look at him. He was wearing a blue sweater with white shirt underneath with dark blue jeans. His hair is again in that messy bed head look. 'Damn even today he looks handsome.I wonder how much time he spend on his hair.'
   "Like what you see?" I was lost in my thoughts that I didn't realize I was staring at him. Keith was smirking at me. I cleared my throat to hide the blush of embarrassment. So I decided to change the subject. "So what did you wanted say about my dad?" The amusement disappeared from his face but still he smiled at me. "Impatient much? But I will tell you..." He left it at that and called the the waiter. "Two burgers and fries. One coffee and what drink do you want?chocolate shake?" I was fuming at this point. "That would be it. Thank you
" the waiter nodded at went away.
    "What is your problem?" I had enough of this. "First you said you wanted to talk. Now you took me here as if we are really on a date and you are not even denying it. Also stop giving my food orders. If I want to eat I will order myself. You know what all of you men are the same. Egoistical, self obsessed,narcissistic creatures." Keith just stared at me. "Well I order on your behalf because you did not look like you wanted to eat. From next time you can order yourself. I do not have any problem. And I do want to talk and will talk after we eat. Your parents think we are having dinner so we should eat dinner. Otherwise it will be a lie right?" He explained like it was as simple as a nursery rhyme. I just groaned and pretend to ignore him for the time.
    The food came and to be honest I was getting hungry and the Burger was mouthwatering. So I decided to eat anyway. The dinner was rather silent except everytime I looked up he was looking at me. He was not even ashamed of being caught,rather he was smiling at me and looking at me with that weird look.
   After the dinner we came out of the restaurant but I was thinking we still didn't talk. But before I could say that Keith spoke up, " Get in the car. I want to take you somewhere." But when I did not move he looked up from the other side of the car. "What?" He said. "Are you nuts? Or delusional? You do know that we are not on a date right? So why are acting like we are? Also do not think I will fall for this player type behavior of yours ok? You may have fooled other girls but not me. So don't act smart with me!" I was at my limit with this guy.
     He just looked at me like nothing happen and said in a monotone voice, " You want to talk in the parking lot?" "I do not mind." Was my quick reply. "But I do. So come with me. Do not worry, I do not have any bad intention." He curtly replied and got in. 'Why is he mad? I am the one who should be mad! He is basically kidnappings me!!"
    I looked around and saw some suspicious looking men talking in a dark corner of the parking lot and occasionally looking at me. I shivered at their look and hurriedly got inside the car. 'God I hate the parking lots. It always creeps me out.' I looked at Keith. He had this serious look on his face and he was gripping the steering wheel tightly, 'I like his smiling face better than this serious one.' I shook my head when I realize what I was thinking.
   He started the car after I buckled myself. The silence was uncomfortable. Even more than our trip to the restaurant.  So I decided to do something about it. "Just so you know I have pepper spray in my purse and if you try something, I will hurt you in places where sun don't shine." And that did the trick. He burst out laughing. I was worried for a moment for our safety but I knew he was careful. "God. Elisa. You are unbelievable." He shook his while still chuckling. "I am dead serious." I warned him. "I am sure you are. I will keep it mind." He looked at me once and smiled. A pure smile.
    I felt my heart jumped and skipped a beat when he smiled at me. I felt myself smiling against my wish at the fact I brought that smile on his face.
    I was looking outside when the car took a turn from the road into a gravel dark path. I turned to Keith worriedly and he seem to sense my distress. "Just trust me." By the time the car stopped I was a nervous mess. He got out of the car and I was searching for my phone in my purse. 'Is he seriously gonna kill me? Just because I do not want to marry him? Why did I agree to come with him? Have I not learn anything from all those 'law and order' and 'criminal minds' series?'
     I jumped out of my skin when he pulled my door open. "Are you going to stay there?" He asked. Amusement clear in eyes. 'Oh.so you like to mess with me that much huh Mr?'  I just glared at him and got out. "This is my favorite place on the earth. Whenever I felt sad or angry I come here. I always find my peace here.Nobody knows about this place except me and now you." He said while rubbing the back of his neck with his right hand while his left hand was in his pocket. He looked like he was confessing some secrets. Like he was worried if I would agree with him or not. It was 'cute.'
   I looked around and then stopped in my tracks when I saw the view of the city from there. It was like those city view you see in movies. Breathtakingly beautiful. " It's really beautiful. How did you find it.?" I just had to ask because if people knew about this place it would not be vecant like this. "I found this place one day when I just driving aimlessly. You know a lot of great things happen when you are least excepting it." I looked at him. I almost sounded like there was some other meaning to his statement.
    My thoughts broke when I felt my phone vibrate. I pulled it out quickly thinking it was my dad asking when I am coming back. But to my surprise it was a text from my mom. I opened it , 'Your father had to go on a emergency business trip now. He won't be back in four days. So do not worry about the curfew. Enjoy and have fun with Keith but not too much. Love you. -- Mom.'
      "Your mother is very cool." Keith spoke from behind me and very close to my ear also. I jumped up from his sudden closeness and turned around to glare at him. "Stop sneaking up on me. And don't read my messages. " I exclaimed. He just smiled sheepishly at me. I sighed," Now that we ate,saw your secret spot and everything, can we please talk about what we actually met for? " and with that all amusement replaced with seriousness on his face. He nodded and walked over to the railing while I leaned on the hood of the car.
     "What I am about to tell you may sound crazy talk or stupid but you have to promise me something." The way he said it made feel very nervous. But I had to trust him so I nodded in agreement. He took a deep breath a d looked in my eyes.  "Your father is lying to you." 
                        

A/N: The draft was written awhile ago. Just couldn't got the time to reread and post. I'll try to update more frequently from the next week. I hope so. Enjoy my lovely awesome readers. Love you all.