Is She The One?

Chapter 6

Lucia’s POV

I had taken a day off and was preparing for the housewarming party. I decided to make homemade food and not spend much. Anyways it was better to cook with love rather than spending twice on getting it from outside. Carlo had left home I wished him all the best as his semester end exams were beginning from today onwards. He was quite upset at the fact that he couldn’t help me with everything. I told him to give his best in the exams and that would be the best help for me. After he left, I got ready and went out to get groceries. Surprisingly Lorenzo was walking towards the building when I got out. He was out of his daily suits and was wearing casuals which was really different than usual. He was wearing a black tee and ripped jeans perfectly combined with a black snap back. He came to me saying that he wanted to help me and hence came earlier than the time that I had invited him at. I told him that I was heading to the supermarket to buy groceries. He asked, “Are you going to cook for the housewarming?” I agreed and asked if anything was wrong with it. He then quickly said, “Obviously not. I mean I just was saying why take all the trouble and cook, but if you are going to, I would love to try your cooking skills.” I then asked him if he would want to go shopping with me or wait in the house until I come back. He said that he wanted to go shopping with me. He was walking towards the parking lot to get his car when I told him to not get his car as going to the supermarket walking was a better option. Also, I wanted to get along with the environment and also know the neighborhood. We then started walking to the supermarket. It was bright and the weather was really pleasing. It was meant for a date. Oh no! what was I even thinking about? I then looked at him with the thought of a date still lingering in my mind. He smiled at me which made my heart flutter. As we entered the supermarket there was a sale going on which was giving a 50% off on everything we buy. But the next statement was that it was only for the couples who win in a game. I started thinking still staring at the poster. Lorenzo then held my hand and said, “Should we give it a try?” Actually, I was quite startled when he held my hand, but then I jumped like and excited bunny when he said that he wanted to try the game. I happily said that I would love to play the game and was also feeling the energy of winning and getting a discount running through my body. I then held his hand tightly which was holding mine and rushed through the crowd in the queue of couples which was lining up to play the game. After about half an hour it was finally our turn to play. Apparently, no one had yet been able to complete the game. The game was divided in 3 segments. The first one being the game of Pepero chocolate which was quite easy. The rules were quite simple. We both had to hold onto the either ends of the chocolate and start eating the candy. The couple which has the smallest part wins. This seemed quite easy when the others were playing but as me and Lorenzo held the candy in our mouths, I could already feel our faces quite close to each other. I wanted to quit even before the game began. The organizer of the game blew the whistle as a sign of us to begin the game. I couldn’t even move leave alone eating the chocolate. Lorenzo then started eating the chocolate and bit by bit I could feel him coming towards me. Now his lips were just a few centimeters away from mine I wanted to break the chocolate and quite the game. Just as I was about to, he wrapped his hand around my waist and went on biting the chocolate until there was only a bit left and then he finally broke it. We won the game but I was not even in the world now. I just couldn’t think straight. We then moved to the second segment of the game which was the three-legged race. We had to complete the race and beat the best time record. In this race too for co-ordination he held me by the waist I did the same. For an instant I forgot about everything and just concentrated on the game. We somehow even won the second segment as we broke the record of all the couples. The third game was where everyone gave up. In this game on from the couple had to stand with a balloon on top of her head and the other had to shoot dart. It was quite risky. Not wanting to hurt their partners everyone quit. I don’t know why Lorenzo was not giving up. I was now ready to lose blood. I stood there with the balloon on my head and even before I could wish him luck. Pop! The balloon burst. I didn’t even realize that we had won all the three segments. When I finally realized it, I went and hugged Lorenzo out of excitement. Not realizing what I have done I grabbed his hand and went to get the discount voucher. After that we both got busy buying things. After we were done with, I went ahead to pay for them but Lorenzo had already swiped his black card. I just looked at him with I don’t know why with the thought of if he was going to swipe why did we play the game? Anyways we bought the items and headed back home. I then started preparing the cake. He said that he would be cooking too he was quite skilled. The way he cut the veggies and made the food was very attractive. He looked as if he was filming an advertisement. By evening Carlo returned home and Maria came right a few minutes after him. After having the delicious food and cutting the cake we all danced to music. The day was spent well. After that day I and Lorenzo had become really close to each other. We also had lunch together in the cafeteria. People had changed the way they looked at me. Everyone started to act all good to me. Even the women who looked down on me, acted as if we were friends since a long time. How people change! I really wasn’t minding how good life had taken a turn to. Carlo finished his examinations. He started working two part-time jobs after fighting over it several times.

I was walking back home. As I was walking, I saw the same car that was responsible for the friends with benefits relationship. If not for the car I would have almost forgotten about it. I don’t know why but I felt something bad was about to happen. I just started running. Obviously, I wasn’t as fast as the car was. I was caught. I thought of maybe another session would be enough to get away, but the guy inside was furious as if I had done something wrong. He just held me tight not letting me go as they were heading somewhere. We reached an isolate part of the country which was heavily guarded as if holding something or someone important. I kept screaming to be let out, but all I got was a tight slap and a cold voice saying, “Stay in your limits. Don’t you dare scream.” I was thinking what made him change so much. Was it because we had been apart for a month or so? Or was it because his kindness was just a part of his show. When we reached the structure which looked desolate yet magnificent, he pulled me by my hands and dragged me towards a room that was guarded as if meant for prisoners. He pushed me into the room and commanded the guards to not let me down. I didn’t know why I had to face such behavior. Was it because my days were going too well? The fun fact was I didn’t even know his name. How ironic my life is? To be kidnapped by someone who I don’t even know the name of, let alone what he does for a living. Looking at how he held power, it definitely wasn’t something legal.