~DARIUS~Why it's getting difficult for me to be around Rubel, I still remember the day when I first saw her in the hotel lobby.Lost in her own world, she was running towards the restroom; she had something.I couldn't pinpoint, but when I saw her piercing eyes staring at me behind those glasses, I skipped a beat.And who knows, destiny would bring us together like this.From enemies to friends, and from friends to something else,I didn't know when my feelings for her changed.Like I never hated her, but the way she talked to herself distinguished her from others.The only word that popped into my mind was crazy.I am still trying to figure out how we came close to each other like this? Is it because of the bet I had with Aurora, or do I really want to be with Rubel to understand her better?But whatever it was, I was enjoying being with her.Whenever I saw that blank frame in my house, her face popped up in my mind.AM I IN LOVE?Damn it, a BIG FAT NO,No, no, it's next to impossib
I prepared myself with a perfect floral dress, lite make-up, and reached the office.Anna forgot about my birthday, but I am sure Max will not.After all, we are close friends,"Oh la la, someone is looking hot," Max winked,I blushed and walked towards him."Good morning,""Something special today? You looked ripped," he arched his brow and shifted his sight towards my cleavage.Sucker, It's the magic of exercise.I lifted his chin with my index,"What do you mean?""Nothing, you look different today. Make-up, beautiful dress. Is this because of Darius? Or for Darius," he wiggled his brows,Bastard,Tell him the truth. It's for Darius; you wanted his compliments.It's your birthday, and you want his wishes.I shut down my voice for a minute,"Why? Didn't you want this? You worked on me, remember,""Did he give you the supply of vitamins?" He giggled.Oh! I wish."SHUT UP,""Still, something is changing between Darius and...."Before he completed his sentence, I gave him an angry look
As everyone left, I grabbed some cake in a box as Samuel took us to Darius's home on his bike."Um... Samuel, please don't tell this to Anna," I muttered from the helmet,"She doesn't like Darius?""No... no..., It's crazy, but she thinks I love Darius," Samuel laughed,"Don't you?" Maybe yes, maybe not."No, no, we are good friends, and I am bringing this cake for him, and I will ask him, what's more important than me?" I chuckled,"Are you sure?" "Yes, yes,"I slapped his back gently,We came to Darius's building,"Let's go," I said,"Hey, I am not coming up. I am sure you need some alone time with your friend. I will wait here," Samuel winked."Are you sure?"He nodded and settled on the seat.My heart again started to sound like a cannon; I fixed my hair, my dress, everything to look perfect for him.I was ready to blast on him; Am I not important to him?OR should I say, where is my gift?THUD THUD THUDHe opened the door, and there my eyes traveled from bottom to his chiseled c
~DARIUS~The time Anna called me, I was super excited to meet her.I wanted to spend my day with her, to make her feel special.I wanted to feel her near me; her smile, her voice distracts me, like she needed my focus.I was super excited, but something clicked inside me.I was sure she would expect me, but is it even, right?We both know we are getting close day by day, and honestly, even if I wanted her so badly, I never wanted to hurt her.I know we connected to that level where she started depending upon me. I loved it, but how long am I going to be selfish.It's not good for her.She deserves the best, and I am not worth it.All these things lead to a hurtful idea; I decided not to attend the party.I know how stupid I sound, but she must stay away from me.She deserves a man like Landon, not a perv like me.When I called Anna, she was not surprised. I know we talked about it that day when we met at Rubel's house.She told me how fragile Rubel's heart is and how Anna wanted her t
(You hear a boom in the party)(In the party)(In, in, in the party)(You hear a boom in the party)(In the party)(In, in, in the party)Encircling my arms on Landon's neckline, I tried my best to lose myself in booze and music,My sister, Kiara, was busy with her fiancé Emanuel.Not to mention she came to visit me on my birthday; it was more like showing off her boyfriend, her poor sister, and her boring life in Manhattan. But guess what, this time, I outwitted her when I called Landon to give me company in this bar?What more do you want when a handsome man shows up on your call. Even I want to distract myself.As a matter of fact, I wanted to take Samuel, but after Darius's strange behavior, I thought to keep new relationships on hold.After all, it was Landon; I had to focus on him, not on my strange dream world where I was sleeping and satisfied by every man in my dreams, including my doctor.We were dancing on the floor, more like in an intimate way; I could feel his wet kisses
After passing my goodbyes to Kiara and Emanuel, I headed towards the office.While walking, I grabbed my favorite latte from Starbucks.Cold morning with hot coffee and painful memories from yesterday; what more do you need to start your day.That was exactly my life.My eyes landed on a boy who tried to talk to his girl, gave her flowers, and kissed her head.Lucky girl.Everything changed in the last two days; the person who used to show all the emotions in a single day used to make me laugh, the cry was away from me.Is this my mistake? Or...,It's ok to accept if you are in love with him, my voice rustled.I sealed my eyes,No, I am not. We were supposed to be friends. And friends don't fall in love with each other.Who said that?But what if you are not?No, no, it's wrong.What's wrong? Loving him or not accepting the truth."All of this," I settled on a bench, trying to manipulate my thoughts.Isn't it strange when you have to fight against your mind and heart?Tears welled up,
"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU, MAX," I groaned in pain."Few more minutes,"Exhausted, I was not able to lift my feet for another step."I want to die. There is nothing I can do with this life."For the whole trail, I cursed Max,My eyes wandered looking for Darius, who was busy taking care of her doll.Damn, I wish Landon was here.Although I met lots of hot guys from another team,"Ru, we are here."Finally,"Stop cribbing and look at the view."He held my hand and took me near the cliff."Wow,"Everything changed when I saw the view, the clouds holding the lavender-vermillion color, the shades of green, and the sunlight piercing through them."This is...""Beautiful," Max completed."And you were cursing me," he snorted.I rolled my eyes and hugged him.We came to the site where we were supposed to arrange the tents for others.The instructor told us to finish our task as the evening approachesWe finished our task and settled around the bonfire where people were enjoying and dancing.No
I jumped into the pit full of mud,My heart drummed fast against my rib cage, fear crippled in the nerves.It was all my fault.Maybe she tried to come out, but the pit was deep.I hugged her, wiped the blood drops from her face."Rubel...""Rubel..."I gently caressed her cheeks,She tried to open her eyes, but her drained body didn't help her."What the heck?" Max was startled."Bring rope, and call others; She is hurt."He nodded and ran towards the camp.Tears filled my eyes; I hugged her once again."Darius..." she whispered against my neck."I am sorry."Max brought ropes and people to help us.I wrapped her body against me with the help of rope.Slowly others pulled us out of the pit,It was a tedious job, as it might hurt her more.The doctor took her to the camp,Max and I ran with them for the whole time; I was praying for her well-being.They cleaned the bruise on her forehead and bandaged it.I was not amazed to see they kept a crepe bandage on her hand.She was lying on t