Hello, My LOVE

THREE

I woke up the next morning, with a determination to try harder and to find a source of money that didn't include selling myself. With this newfound determination, I went to the bank. I found Mr. Kumar and asked him about how fast my loan could get approved just to get the biggest shock of my life. 

"Your credit situation is not good enough for you to get a personal loan, I am sorry Ms. Rya." he said but I could feel this weird vibe when he said it.

Hearing this I almost lost my calm and shouted.
"What the hell are you talking about? YOU told me that I could get a personal loan. Why are you doing this Mr. Kumar, I really need money right now" I don't know why but whenever I shout my throat starts to choke. It almost feels like I would cry the next moment.

"I really can't do anything about this Rya. I hope you understand. I am really sorry!" He said in a very professional tone.

Now I really felt like crying. But I decided I'll go to another bank, I'll keep trying.

So without saying anything I got up and left.

The guard at the gate opened the door for me. I looked up at him and did this weird smile at him. He seemed confused for a minute. I must've looked crazy. A girl with red eyes trying to smile. Key word trying.

The moment I left the bank and reached my car, I felt this presence behind me. I turned around to find the one and only, high and mighty Mr. Black.

And then suddenly the dots joined and I realized he did it. He made them cancel my loan request.

"Fancy seeing you here, Rya" he said trying to be all charming and nice but I knew he was none of that. I noticed how he dropped the little Ms. In front of my name.

"Good morning Mr. Black, what are you doing here?" Blunt as ever I asked.

"I came here to remind you about my proposition, and.... NO bank will grant you money" he said. He is so close to my face that if someone notices from afar, they'll think we are kissing.

"Sir, please don't do this to me. I can't do this. Please!" I was begging him. I didn't care anymore. It was my fight-or-flight reaction. I chose to beg him instead.

"Did I forget to mention, that I've found a donor as well?" he said in a cocky way, I wanted to punch him so bad. But this definitely piqued my interest because this was another issue alongside money.
A donor.

"What? What do you mean?" I was nervous because I knew I lost this battle. If he is able to order a bank to not grant my loan, he will influence everything in this situation.

"It's true, he went to the hospital and he's a match with your father." He said almost smirking I can't believe I'm saying this but I felt a little happiness and hope inside my dark soul and heart.

"Really!?" I asked excitedly.

"Yes, the moment you agree to my proposal, your father will get his new kidney," he said with a tender look. For a moment I was surprised. Till I remembered he was getting what he wanted.

"Okay! I will... I will do it" disheartened, broken, and lost but at the same time hopeful for my father.

"Not like this, you'll have to sign a document, that you'll stay with me," he said keeping his stoic self intact. I know he is excited, it's almost like he is buying a new toy. Well, it's similar to buying a toy.

"Okay!" Dejected I said.

"Let's meet tomorrow morning in my office"

"Okay, I will go now." I wanted to see my father. Right this moment.

"Okay the moment you'll sign the contract, I'll get things done"

"Okay!" I turned just for him to say.

"Bye, love!" And a fire ran through my body. I hated this word. I hate love. So I walked to my car as fast as I could. And slammed the door shut hard.

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The next morning, I was sitting inside his office reading a contract. The contract stated that I would be spending all my weekends with him doing whatever he asked for, and in return, he would pay me.

"I... I agree but ahh is it like evidence? I meant does it work in a court? Like..." He interrupted me.

"Are you planning to run away without paying me?" He asked with the tiniest smirk.

"No" I shook my head frantically.

"Yes, we can produce this in court in case you choose to run away from me," He said full-on smiling. I realized he's in a good mood today.

"I won't. Let me sign this and then I have to go to the hospital" I said taking a pen from his desk.

"Yes, I'll go with you. We'll get the pre-screening and stuff started." I really wanted to say no. But I just couldn't, no matter what he was asking for, he was paying a lot.

Later we reached the hospital and went to see my father. He was looking tired even though he'd been on bed rest for almost a month. I sat beside him while he stood behind me.

My dad took notice of him and said "Adrian?"

"No Dad, he's my boss Mr. Black. He is helping me finance this surgery." I tried to sound cheerful but Adrian's name took me to my paradise.

I could hear my father thanking him but I couldn't pay attention because my mind was already searching for peace. For memories of Adrian.

I still remember when we went to a fair in town. They had the biggest Ferris wheel. I begged Adrian to sit on it with me. He was clearly nervous. I could tell. But he agreed to sit with me for my sake I guess.

We sat and the Ferris wheel started going up when it was on the top, I could see the top of some buildings, trees, and hoardings. It was absolutely beautiful. And then suddenly Adrian poked my shoulder, the moment I turned to him. He kissed me.

That moment, that kiss, his lips, and his hand on my neck. All of it together was so mesmerizing, that I didn't even realize but it became one of those memories that I will cherish forever.

We kissed with passion and pure love.

And then I felt another hand on my shoulder, shaking me a bit. I turned to see him. He shattered my dream, my solace.

I turned to him and he wiped a tear that escaped my betraying eyes and I started to weep.
For my father, for Adrian, for the love I lost, and for the love I can lose.