Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice (5)

"Zoya, up you get" I heard Aditya call, suddenly I was being pulled up to face him, my eyes shooting open, "Your temperature has gone down, you need to eat something"

I stood up, gripping onto his arm, then let go, making my way to the kitchen to see two slices of toast and a cup of tea "Cant I have something with more taste"

"No, dry food is best, now eat" his black sleeves were rolled up till just above his elbows, my eyes widened a little at the fresh cut running down his arm

"How did you do that" I watched as his eyes fell down to the large cut, then he smirked back up at me

"Ask a lot of questions dont you habibti, why dont we focus on getting you better first, then we will talk about other things" his smile didnt reach his eyes and I knew I had asked a question he didnt want to answer

Yet I couldnt stop myself from asking again "Did someone attack you again, because you really should contact the police"

He snickered "The police can do me no harm, but they cant help me either, it's a scratch" he shrugged, walking forward he pulled out a chair from the table and sat down "Id prefer if we made this quick, I have somewhere to be, im sure you can look after yourself for a few hours"

I gulped "Youre coming back"

"Of course, you're in no fit state to be alone for long, id never forgive myself if a pretty girl like you was to end up dead"

It felt stupid to even blush at his comment, but it was so easy to feel like we shared a bond when he acted like he cared, other times he was the complete opposite and I struggled to work out if he had saved me just for the sake of humanity or if he really did care for me. I looked up slightly "So where are you going"

He stood up, his finger swiping across my nose "Nosey, aren't you, it's a secret, but dont worry I wont be long" he grinned at me before slipping his coat back on

"You know you dont have to come back"

"I know, but I will" he opened the door and without looking back he left, sighing I stood up, deciding to keep myself busy by calling a friend

XXX

"Oh really, so he's never lived there before, he sounds scary Zoya, I wouldn't be getting involved with him at all, the last thing you need is a player in your life, or a dangerous man who refuses to leave your home" Pooja shook her head fast, glancing up at me, eyes full of concern

"Yes, I know, but he cant be that bad, he saved my life, and other than a few inappropriate comments and flirtations, he hasnt exactly done anything out of the ordinary" I didnt know why I was sticking up for him, but I really didnt want to hear people say bad about him so quickly

Noor reached out for my hand "I just want you to be safe Aapi, that's all, and youre still coming home this weekend right"

I smiled "Wouldn't miss it for the world" I nodded, " How is Abbu and Ammi, I havent spoke to them in a few days"

"They're good, missing you of course, when are you returning to work again" Noor asked

"Hm, im not sure yet, I finished all my cases, so im just waiting on one good enough, ill let you know when I know" I smiled "Im still feeling a little worse for wear so im going to return home, but ill see you both on the weekend" I stood up hugging them both, then walking towards my car

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"Can I help you" I asked, seeing Mahi stood outside Aditya's house, she wore a long trench coat and it wasn't hard for me to guess that there wasn't much under there

She blushed "Um do you know when Aditya will be back" she purred

I looked around at his car coming up the driveway "He's back now, I guess you're in luck" I went to unlock my door when I heard him shout from behind me

"Habibti, wait"

Sure he wasnt speaking to me I unlocked the door, pushing it open, only to see him right next to me "You have a guest Aditya, off you go" I shooed him away

He turned back to see Mahi, then rolled his eyes, clearly he wasn't interested in her after their one night together "I said id come back for you remember"

His words made my stomach flip, it was so easy to be taken in by him and his eyes that held a million secrets, I looked at his red jumper fitting to him tightly and his blue jeans, "But now you have a guest, you cant just send her away"

"Of course I can" he smiled, but that only made me feel worse

"Its not right to use women and then just throw them away" I shook my head

"So what you're saying is" he pushed his hand down his face "Is youd rather I spend the night with her rather than you" he leant against the wall, blocking my view of Mahi, his eyes gazing into mine intently

"No, thats not what I mean, look you cant just send her home, she came dressed up especially for you"

"So, I didnt ask her to, I dont get you, im telling you I would rather spend the time with you, yet you still want me to go"

I puffed out air from the side of my mouth, adjusting my plain white shirt "No woman deserves to feel second best"

"If I go with her, you will feel second best habibti, I cant win here and I know it" he was smart, seemed to understand women well but still had no concern for Mahi. And I knew, when he lost interest in me, I would be in the same position

"My god Aditya, seriously, do what you like"

"That's what ive been trying to do, just hold on" he turned beckoning Mahi over "Hey, look, this is my neighbour Zoya, she isnt well and really needs my help, you understand right" he offered her a sweet smile

I looked away, trying to hide my disgust

"Of course Aditya, you're so kind"

He smiled "I knew you would understand babes" he kissed her cheek, his eyes on me the whole time, that was when I realised he was right

He had been right all along, no woman wanted a good looking man to suddenly stop looking at her and look elsewhere, it bothered me more than I would like to admit that he kissed her on the cheek to, I stepped inside, knowing he was right behind me

"Hey, Zoya, where are the apples"

"The cupboard" I turned to show him only to bump into him, his fingers grazed across my waist making me shiver, his eyes alight with amusement

"Great, you can get them for me" he lifted me up in his arms, glancing up at me with a smug smile

I grabbed an apple, my breath hitching as he slid me down his body then took a bite from the apple that was still in my hand "You could have reached that yourself"

"I know" he nodded "Its just more fun this way"

The Contract is now complete
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