CHAPTER 5

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Michael pulled out his mobile again and gave a missed call to Anisha. His eyes immediately flickered around in search of her mobile and finally found it. It was laying under the wine case and he collected it. After he made his way to Anisha and leaned down to scoop her in his arms.

The hard smell of drink hit his nose screaming that she had completely drowned herself in that daze. His eyes swam over her face  studying her face features for a second, her skin was glowing under the sunset light. She was looking so sinfully innocent in her sleepy form.

He shook his head dismissing the side thoughts and lifted her in his arms. She felt like a feather to him, lightweight and soft.

"I told her when I was younger.", she spoke suddenly taking him by surprise. He looked down at her confusingly, her eyes were still closed but her pink lips parted little moving slowly.

"That I'ma be that number", she hummed again.

"One day I'll be that number 1 .. number 1"

It took Michael a few seconds to understand what she was uttering, the lyrics of the song which they played in the beginning of their party.

"I will..bee numberrr onee", she mumbled  hiccuping.

"Yes, bunking off college and doing parties, will definitely make you number one surely.", he muttered under his breath, his lips twitched up at the corners.

Suddenly he felt her hands grasping his neck as she snuggled up to his chest in her dizziness. Michael stilled for a second as her hot breath touched his chest. Her cold body was relaxed comfortably against his warm one.

He took a glance of her face and headed out towards the car. He laid her carefully on the back seats and drove away.

After reaching her mansion, he directly took her to her bedroom, he turned off the AC and covered her with a blanket. He placed her mobile on the nightstand and called Mariam to change her clothes and also told to give her lemon water for hangover when she woke up.

He waited outside where his bike was parked. After moments he found Mariam waving her hand from Anisha's balcony.

"Aunt ! is ma'am alright ? Can I leave now?"

"Yes, but first tell me, have you eaten anything or not ? "

"Yes, in the college canteen.", he lied. Actually he didn't get the chance to eat, he was about to go then Anisha messaged him to get the car ready for the party.

"Are you sure ? Because I can't trust Anisha's goody friends, they are always high on either alcohol or weed."

Michael was shocked hearing her but didn't show it on his face.

"No they are actually good with me, trust me I am fine. I should get going, Ethan must be waiting for me."

"Oh Jesus ! I forgot to ask, how is my champ ? ", Mariam asked him.

Michael's eyes watered up abruptly but he controlled himself before Mariam.

"He is fine by God'd grace. But still doctors are saying it would be good if he stays under their observation until his operation.", his voice was low as he looked lost.

The sight made her sad, she could see how he was struggling to hide his pain before her. But she knew everything, how he had been going through all this since four years. He stopped his studies in the middle to take care of Ethan, he was working day and night to gather money for his heart operation. The poor child had a hole in his heart, he had been staying in the hospital since his birth. It painted Michael to endless everytime when he visited him. He was four years old now, in the beginning he used to ask him why he was there far from him. Why was he schooling especially at hospital unlike the other children. He didn't like to stay  there between the four closed walls, he wanted to go out and play like his peers. Then Michael asked for doctor's permission to take him away for sometime. They agreed but Ethan began to feel anxiety when he played outside. Doctor told him it would affect his heart beat and may cause attack. Then Michael decided to tell him about his condition and did. The poor child understood why Michael was sad all the time. He said he will stay in the hospital just for him because he doesn't like to see his tears. Since then Ethan never complained for anything, for him Michael was his world.

Michael couldn't even imagine his life without him, only she knew how much endurance he had in him. She always wanted to help him out but he refused to take her money. That's why she recommended his name to Anisha and luckily he got the job.

She was so happy for him, her heart felt content, at least she helped him in this way.

"Don't worry Michael, everything will be good. Our prayers are with him but you need to be strong child. I know this is a very difficult time for you and Ethan. But don't forget it's just a phase, it will pass soon. Give my love to him and take care of yourself too.", her voice was heavy.

"Thank you aunt and I will. Good night"

Next morning

Anisha woke up early this morning before sunrise and texted Michael, she needed to go somewhere.

Ma'am : I want you here in fifteen minutes

Bodyguard : But Ma'am my duty starts from 9 AM

Ma'am : Do you want me to replace you ?

Bodyguard : Apologizes for my rude behaviour ma'am, I will be there in ten minutes.

He waited for her reply but Anisha only rolled her eyes cursing him and shut down her mobile. After she slipped out of bed and got ready in jogging clothes.

Michael already arrived and was waiting for Anisha to show up.

Anisha walked onto the balcony while tying her hairs up into a ponytail to see if her bodyguard arrived or not. Then she stilled in her place suddenly at the sight which was happening in front of her eyes.

Her lips parted and hands stopped doing their work instantly as her black eyes spotted a tall muscular man who was doing arms stretching on the meadows.

It was dark outside but still his perfect body movements were visible brightly to her gaze. His morning dusky skin was shining in the dim light. Green veins were popping out momentarily on his arms as he pushed his body up and down during pushups. The dark tattoo train was appearing sexily hot on his left arm. She noticed a sweat drop travelling from his shoulders to six packs and then disappeared in the south V region.

Anisha gulped down audibly when she saw his face, it's none other than Michael. She scolded herself to not check out a lowly person like him again but her brain had its own way. She couldn't help but stare at the brown eyed man with wide eyes.

He bounced on his toes easing his tightened muscles, his messy hair was dancing on his forehead. Anisha watched him interestingly as he motioned towards his bike and pulled a water bottle from the pocket.

He opened the lid of it and poured it on his head. Her eyes automatically followed the liquid path which made its way down over the rectangular shapes cooling their intensity.

"That's devastatingly hot ..", her lips gasped loudly.

The sound reached Michael's ears, he immediately shot his head up in the direction. He was surprised to find Anisha standing on the balcony of her room.

He quickly slipped into his tshirt and waved his hand at her.

Anisha tensed up suddenly seeing him waving his hand in her direction. She turned around calming down her rising heart beat.

What's wrong with me- she thought annoyingly.

"Get the car ready", she shouted and fastly proceeded ahead.

After a few minutes, Anisha came outside but she kept herself busy on the mobile. Michael opened the car door for her and she slid in telling him to drive to the beach.

Soon they reached the beach and today Anisha was in the mood to witness the beautiful sunrise.

Michael stood by the car and watched Anisha walking ahead in bare feet.

She freed her hairs and stretched her arms wide allowing her nostrils to feel the fresh cold breeze and feet to water.

Her eyes twinkled as she watched the light orange color slowly start spreading across the dark sky completely painting in it's light. The long shiny rays just started falling on the blue water creating a beautiful spectrum over it. The view had her awe, no matter how many times she watched the sunrises still it would make her feel unreal everytime.

Michael witnessed her real smile for the first time. Deep dimples graced her cheeks making her look so beautiful. She looked so different now, unlike her rude personality.

He felt like Deja Vu.

She seemed so mysterious to him, her eyes spoke volumes which her lips couldn't but that's all gibberish to the world to comprehend. He wanted to see beyond her onyx eyes what she was hiding but again he was just a bodyguard and strictly it's not his business. One moment she would stare at him with those uncertain eyes and another moment insult him.

She is difficult to understand.

She is spitfire for sure but yet fragile ~ he thought