HIDDEN

Chapter three

"Bianca. Why do you just stare as if you've seen a ghost"

I can't believe this. What is Trouble doing here? Is he stalking me?

"Bia this is... Your name again?" Nanny Carla signed at Trouble.

"Ray. Ray Metson."

Metson.

He sounds confident like yesterday. As if he is the only one who has got a surname.

"Thank you Ray. Bia, let's help Ray carry the last bag. It's more heavier". Nanny Carla walked towards the jute bag.

"No ma'am. I can carry it. I need to prove to someone that I'm not as weak as she thinks." Trouble said smirking at me, and I know exactly what he means.

"Oh. Thank you so much." Nanny Carla sounds appreciative and all smiley and obviously not aware of the tension that is going on between the two of us. I am still frozen staring at him. Still embarrassed of what I said to him yesternight. But I am just putting on a tough facade you know.

Trouble walked confidently, reached where I was standing, stood and gave me a one sided smile before reaching for the jute bag. He got hold of it and really, he raised it like the bag was filled with just air. He walked with it to the car and placed it gently in it.

"Wow. You are strong indeed. I hope I didn't waste your time.?" Nanny Carla asked, still sounding appreciative.

"Not at all ma'am. I was actually on my way to the gym." He says, and I know he isn't really telling Nanny. He wants me to hear it. My heart is racing with anger. He seems to have this incurable disease called EGO.

"Bia, I'm going to make sure we didn't leave anything behind." Nanny heads inside.

It's still me and Trouble again. Still standing still under his gaze. Why is he staring at me like he has no resemblance of a pretty girl in his house. I don't want to know and I don't really care. For sure I know am looking good as I mostly look.

I'm wearing leggings with a sleeveless woodie top with 'V' shape in front and behind. My hair is not bad either. It looks wavy but not scattered with few colourful ribbons in them. I'm looking great and I know he wouldn't find any flaw to judge me with.

"Hey you. What have I done to you. Must you be stalking me?" I asked, more of demanding. He is still staring at me with that knowing smirk which I hate the most.

"You've gotten your hopes so high."

He says, and it feels like knife piercing through my heart. He has dared to belittle me. I think he has over stepped his boundaries this time.

"So that is what you are thinking. Then I'm sorry to tell you, you've got a head so it's high time you stopped thinking with your dick. Or better still, get your head off your ass and realize that I will be the first person who will never drool over you in this universe." I spat it all to his face without thinking about each word I said.

I think I have been able to compensate my soul a little bit. I just need to put him in his place.

"But what on earth have I done to you? Why does it seem like you hate me so much." He said sounding so victimized. And what. Does he think he can say that to make me feel guilty or what. He failed.

"Oh" my lips made an 'O' shape with raised eyebrows.

"You've got some brain after all. You are able to guess and you guess right."

I said to him and I'm enjoying the atmosphere I'm creating. His face is showing kind of hurt and his smirk has completely faded. In simple terms, that makes me victorious and I'm happy about that.

"BIANCA".

My dad's mighty voice roared and I turned to see him walk briskly towards us. "What the fuck do you think you are doing and who the hell is this boy.?" he asked in a demanding tone and obviously getting angry.

"Are you just going to stand and stare at me huh." he shouted and now I'm scared.

"Dad. I... I..." I stammered, hoping miracle will come to my aid.

" Elias. I was the one who invited him. I'm very sorry. I only wanted him to help us carry the heaviest bag." Nanny Carla intervened.

"But Carla, you do know that we don't allow this. He could even be a burglar."

All eyes turned to the so called Ray after my dad's statement. Now it cannot be hidden. His face is pasted with a lot of hurt. There is no trace of smirk on his face.

"Carla, this can never be an excuse. You know very well that we are trying hard to protect Bianca from guys like these and their mess they can bring along." My dad said, obviously trying to control his anger but he failed anyway.

But wait. Why is dad judging Ray like he knows him somewhere. Or wait. I think I know why. His appearance. He is dressed in a tattered ash tank top with a black dri_fit pant.

His appearance does not really brand him a bad boy. He is on his way to the gym anyway. But you know my dad, he is very particular about the little flaw he finds in a guy's dressing.

I spied nanny's face and I saw that it was filled with hurt and pity. She was undoubtedly feeling sorry for Ray. Ray was still hurt and it was clearly shown.

"I'm very sorry sir, I would be leaving." Ray turned and walked out of the gate. Probably out of my life. I hope.

Everyone is quiet. Dad looked a bit calm now. Mum is propped against the door frame with her hands crossed on her chest, probably in full support of dad's reaction.

"And you, what business do you have with that boy. Why were you two conversing?" dad asked in a calm tone this time. What answer should I give him?

'Dad, whilst you were away yesterday, I was able to go out of the gate and I collided with him then we had an argument.' Telling him this would be equal to digging my grave. And a deeper one for nanny.

"Dad, I only wanted to know what he was doing here." I defended myself. "Ok. But you only need to be careful. I always tell you that the world is full of bad guys like this one and their rough actions. We are only protecting you." I rolled my eyes. I was just expecting this statement and I couldn't be more right, 'We are only protecting you from the world.'

"Barbara, are you ready?" My dad signed towards my mum. Thank God he didn't push further.

"Yeah. let's get going. Carla, take charge ok? We would be back very soon." Mum said to nanny.

"Ok. Baby girl, I'm going to miss you a lot. I wish you would be back tomorrow." Nanny Carla hugged me very tightly. I would also miss her very much but I don't want to be back tomorrow.

"Nanny, I will miss you."

"Ok take care." She finally kissed me and we let go of each other. We sat inside the car and my dad drove off.

___________________________________

Hope you are enjoying the story so far.?

Please don't forget to vote.