Ryan...
I didn't expect to see Elita here. And to ask me about the money in her purse. Really! She thought I stole her money. God! I didn't even know she took a purse that day. She is assaulting me for no reason, without any proof. And Laura. What's wrong with her?
I let out an exaggerated sigh and turned at her. "Why did you give her the money?" I queried. This time, she really irritated me. Who told her to interfere?
Laura gazed at me with a calm gaze. "What was I supposed to do? Keep quiet and tolerate you two?" She sounded like we assaulted her. Strange.
"Don't you think it's kinda humiliating? I didn't even know..."
"That's none of my concern. I gave her the money and that's it. I don't want to know anything else." She cut me off and combed something out of the wardrobe before she stomped into the bathroom.
"Laura, listen. I am not finished yet..." I called, but she didn't look back, didn't even bother to retort.
I ran my fingers into m
Ryan...I didn't expect to see Elita here. And to ask me about the money in her purse. Really! She thought I stole her money. God! I didn't even know she took a purse that day. She is assaulting me for no reason, without any proof. And Laura. What's wrong with her?I let out an exaggerated sigh and turned at her. "Why did you give her the money?" I queried. This time, she really irritated me. Who told her to interfere?Laura gazed at me with a calm gaze. "What was I supposed to do? Keep quiet and tolerate you two?" She sounded like we assaulted her. Strange."Don't you think it's kinda humiliating? I didn't even know...""That's none of my concern. I gave her the money and that's it. I don't want to know anything else." She cut me off and combed something out of the wardrobe before she stomped into the bathroom."Laura, listen. I am not finished yet..." I called, but she didn't look back, didn't even bother to retort.I ran my fingers
Laura...Why is this guy staring at me like this? It gives me goosebumps. I mean, I hate the way he looks at me."What?" I broke the awkward silence that was building inside the room. Ryan didn't respond, he was not even blinking his eyes. What's wrong with him?"Ryan?" I called again, he finally blinked his eyes, back to his right mind."Yeah?" He replied, blank.As I gaped at him without saying anything, he cleared his throat. "Ah! I forgot. Ms Kellie came... a while ago. She said your grandfather is calling us for the breakfast! We should go." He said while standing up from the bed.I inhaled a deep breath and nodded before I strode to the dining room with him. I can avoid everything in this world, but not my grandparents. I am just helpless in front of them.Ryan...We walked to the staircase that flows into a large, wide hallway. It possesses the paintings, the original wallpapers from 1882 with classic Anglo-Japanese asymm
Ryan... When the formal breakfast ended, Laura and I went back to our room. I sat in my place. Yeah, the couch and watched her searching for clothes in the wardrobe. After what felt like an eternity, she took a white blouse out of it. "It's foul weather outside. It will rain anytime soon. I think white will be a bad choice for today." I said, leaning my back on the couch. Laura didn't bother or didn't even care what I said. She fumbled into the washroom with the white blouse and came back wearing it with her black-coloured plain jeans She stared at me for a while before she stood before the mirror and started scratching her hair. By god, I thought she will ask me if I was going to college like this. But now I guess Laura Allen would never notice me. I inhaled a deep breath and extended my hand to my luggage that was kept beside the couch. I opened it, drew a blue t-shirt out of it and started unbuttoning the current t-shirt I was wearing.
Ryan...When Rhia and I got out of the car, we were welcomed by the stares from the females who had stopped their tracks all of a sudden.Rhia chuckled as she felt their gazes. "Congratulations, you are going to be popular among the girls."I scoffed at her and leaned my back on the car. "You are kidding. It was true in my previous college but in this college, it's quite impossible because there are dozens of rich hot guys here."Rhia shook her head. "All the girls are staring at you, not me." She voiced so confident as if she has degrees on this topic. "Anyways, Thank you so much, brother-in-law, for the drive.""My pleasure. But Rhia..." I paused and looked at her after locking the car. "You can call me Ryan as well. We are the same age, right? And in college 'brother-in-law' sounds quite awkward.""Do you think it'll be okay with you?" She asked, narrowing her eyes as she walked closer to me.I nodded and moved away with an awkward
Ryan..."Really Ryan? You got into a fight! And With Nick! Like... seriously? It's your first day." Alex stated, clearly in disbelief. "Are you still the high school's badass boy?" He almost shouted at me, nagging just like an old granny.I silently slumped beside him above the bench, not bothering about what he said. My blood was still ragging inside my body for what happened earlier. I would have just broken his neck. What a bastard."Nick deserves it. But really dude, when Ryan punched Nick, it reminded me of the time of our high school. Damn, Ryan was the coolest at that time. Nick is going to learn his lessons soon. If he is bad, Ryan is his dad." My friend, Henry laughed, giving Dihan a high-five. Dihan is my other childhood friend who has biased me for punching his enemy. I think it's not only him, so many students were glad about the fact that Nick got a punch on his face.Flipping out of their rubbish talk, I tried to glide my mind on something else,
LauraThe bell rang, alerting all about the first class.But I still can't get over the whole thing that happened just now! What did he do to me a while ago? What did he say? I shouldn't go around like this... I mean like what? And protecting me? That sounds more insane. Ah, damn. That's disturbing. But... Focus, Laura. You can do it! You know you don't care, not at all.With that much determination, I strolled to the classroom and found my seat back again. But when I opened the book, the girls beside me didn't seem to let me sit down calmly."Yah, Rose, don't you think... that new boy who punched Nick is cool?" The girl in red raven lock flattered. I know her, she is popular. Her name is Lisa.The other girl beside her named Rose shook her head. "What are you saying? Just cool? He is the most handsome boy in this college." She whispered, fawning on him again, stealing glances at Ryan who was now busy talking with his best friend, Alex.Jeez, girls! What's wrong with your eyes? Cool?
Ryan"You are Ryan?" The teacher asked me when I entered the office room and approached her to finish the paperwork after classes. She is in her middle ages, wearing a white bodycon under a black straight coat, looking quite formal."Yeah, Ryan. Final year." I replied politely.She nodded, bringing some papers out of the desk. "My name Laila, your chemistry teacher. Mr Arthur called me, and told me about you." At least, he bothered to do something for me. "Take a seat. And did you bring your TC? Give it to me."I sat on the vacant chair facing her and unzipped my bag before taking out the blue file of important papers and handing it to her.She opened it and flinched on reading my birth certificate, then TC... one by one... everything.Sigh!"Ryan Richard." Her eyes widened immediately as she read my name aloud. "Former student of Oxford." She paused and looked at in disbelief. "You left Oxford...? For Southern? But I was told... you w
Laura"I saw Lisa with the new guy in the hall. I think they are dating already."Of all rumours, this one is trending now. Ryan and Lisa's love story! Unbelievable. He is literally hooking up with her in the hall.Anyways, none of my concern.I plodded towards the common room and sat on the couch where lays dozens of memories. Memories of us. Aaron & I. Here we chatted, we laughed, we supported each other hours after hours.There was an endless happiness between us with no trace of sorrow. We never fought, not even once. A soft smile spread across my lips. Happy memories have a way of saving when nothing else can."You called." The voice arose when the door was opened.It's the most familiar voice to me. Aaron. I looked up at him with the glint of hopes growing in my eyes. He was handsome from the depth of his eyes to the expressions of his voice. But the stare he gave me wasn't gentle anymore, it was replaced by the hardened lines
Ryan...In the evening, we reached the west club where the party was supposed to be held. The club was significant, the music was all over the floors with colorful spotlights. Only a few people were hooking up, others were busy dancing, drinking. The aura seemed so typical and as a result, I doubted if she had pranked us or not.My suspicion came to a conclusion when I found Serene dancing behind Aaron. They both looked like two grown-up drunkard people enjoying the beats in their own worlds, not caring about anyone. I was right, it was just a regular party. Nothing was special."What are you thinking?" Beside me, Laura looked up at me as she wrapped her hands around my arm. She got my heart beating loud. It was new and foreign among these regular stuffs.Swallowing a gulp, I met her gaze. "Shall we go in?" She nodded and we started approaching the couple. But before we could do so, noticing us, Serene stopped dancing and ran to us, leaving her fiance on
Laura...Richard! I had heard this surname before. It was like years ago and I was quite sure that I did. His face wasn't a vivid memory but the name was. How come I didn't ask his full name yet? It was embarrassing."Ryan... have you ever seen me before?" I asked after we entered the little, cute villa.He nodded, placing his jacket on the couch. "Yeah. Of course."My jaw tightened. "When?"He remained silent for a while before parting his lips again. "A long ago."Of course, it was a long ago and that was why I couldn't remember it. "Where was it?"This time, he chuckled at my curiosity. But it seemed so dry and unreal. "In the club."I narrowed my gaze, realizing the playfulness of his voice. "No... before that!"He didn't reply and walked towards the mini handmade kitchen where he grabbed a glass and placed it on the cabinet. My gaze followed him quietly."Laura?" He called me as he opened the cap of the juice
Ryan..."Laura," I called her from behind when she was walking towards our villa at a fast pace. After she saw the girl, her face had been so straight and even more expressionless.She wasn't okay. I could feel her. I certainly could feel the pain she was going through. And I wished I could lessen it. Though she might pretend that she was okay, I assumed she wasn't."What?" She didn't look back and continued walking.I had been struggling to reach her. So rushing to her, I held her hand and decreased her speed a bit. "I do have long legs. But I don't have much energy to chase you, Laura.""Who told you to chase me, anyway? Chase the girl, instead." She said, shooting me a murderous glare.I clenched my jaw in confusion. "Which one?" I didn't remember talking about chasing any girl before."The girl who was so happy to see you right now. And you too." She mumbled, looked really pissed off. There wasn't anything to get pissed or get mad
Laura...I was stiffened in place seeing Aaron in front of me. What was he doing here? Did he know I am here?It was too surprising to believe that it's just a coincidence."Laura." Aaron finally parted his glued lips. He was as shocked as I was. "What are you doing here?"I was supposed to ask that question. Instead, I felt guilty and started stuttering. "I-I... am here for my honeymoon.""What?" Aaron almost shouted as he stepped close to me, glaring at me murderously. "What did you say?" His voice sounded fierce.I garnered my courage and dared to look into his eyes. "What are you doing here?""Don't change the damn topic. With whom you are here?" He again shouted and it brought tears to my eyes.The people around us were staring at me. How could he always humiliate me like this?"Of course, her husband." Ryan was the one to retort as he walked by my side. My heart felt at ease, it really did. "With whom do you
Ryan...In the morning, the view of the room appeared more beautiful. The sunlight that drifted through the curtains kissed Laura's sleeping face.The sleeping beauty was my wife. I suddenly felt so proud of myself. Her long lashes were perfectly shut, her cherry pink lips were slightly parted. The white shirt hung off her thin frame and the cotton shorts showed off her long legs. And the clothes were still there because at night, I didn't touch her. I really didn't. I had gone too far but came out to be lucky enough that she didn't slap me after I hugged her.Instead of beating around the bushes with my hug, I couldn't reckon why she cuddled me when she was asleep. It was overwhelming once again."What are you staring at?" At her sudden voice, I almost jumped. She had her eyes closed. Jeez. How did she notice? Or was she pretending to sleep?I exhaled a relieved breath and slipped out of the blanket. "Why didn't you tell me that you are awak
Laura...Indeed, his back hug was a protection that assured me I have his back. In his embrace, I felt secure, safe and warm even though it was too cold.How could I push him away when I was the one who enjoyed it the most?Cringing at the thought, I slightly tilted my head and he buried his face more in the crook of my neck. His warm lips slowly brushed against my neck and his breath fanned upon my ear.I felt heat ran through my every spine whilst the sensation bumped on my skin, making me have goosebumps."Laura." He whispered softly.I tried to look at his face. "Yes."After a long silence, he pulled his face up and met my gaze. "I am a virgin." He sounded real but I was not going to be fooled.He had many girlfriends. And, that day Elita said they spent the night together. "I don't feel like joking around." I snorted, averting my gaze."I am not joking." He said.I regarded him with a piercing glare. "You wan
RyanDrowsiness? That was long gone. There was no sleep left in my eyes when I rolled on the bed and saw Laura enjoying the seaside alone. It was midnight. I wondered since when she was sitting there.In the soft breezes, her hair was flying over, covering her face. She didn't even bother to settle them aside. Her gaze was fixed at the illimitable horizon.She had got something miraculous, something different, something fascinating. She wasn't ruthless, she wasn't strong – not at all. She had the most fragile heart that was broke apart. It was all circumstance's fault, not her.I pulled myself up from the bed and mutely, walked to the deck to take in the phenomenal view.With every step closer, my heart vibrated faster. On the lounger, she was sitting with her knees folded and had her hand wrapped around them.I wasn't dreaming. She wasn't a hallucination. But how could a woman look such stunning?Her big eyes were gleaming in e
Laura...Except for the eating time and using the washroom, Ryan was asleep all the time, at least he pretended to. He was quite good at it.We arrived at our resort at night. A woman named Ms Ara was waiting for us in front of the reception. She escorted us to the villas' area of the resort.The entire place looked so beautiful. Even though it was night, I could see the resort was built using local materials, bright colours and stylish furniture with the interiors designed to reflect the Maldivian culture.The roars of the sea brought a smile to my face as we walked to the overwater sunset pool villa. Grandfather already told me about this beautiful villa. He and my grandmother had their honeymoon here."Please, call me if you need any help." Ms Ara said after she handed me the keys to the villa."Thank you." I replied with a smile. I realized I have been doing it a lot. Where was old cold me?Ryan grabbed the keys from me and swung
RyanI preferred people around me, to be honest. If they couldn't be honest, at least they should be silent instead of lying.And I liked it when Laura was silent to the question. She didn't answer, yet did with her silence.Wait, I wasn't frustrated already. I just liked to confuse her, I liked to see the puzzle face of hers. I liked the way she blushes, I liked the way she stutters and gets nervous."Now... I think I like her." The words slipped out of my mouth, adapting from my thoughts."Who?" Laura asked as she adjusted the seat belt. We were on the plane, thrown out of the car. Yes, her grandfather's plan was successful. However, what her dad said was right, if we were two minutes late, we would have missed the flight. But... that would have been better for me. For us.Dismissing my thoughts, I smiled at her. "I thought it's none of your concerns?" She had been saying it was none of her concerns from the day I met her. But now I realiz