His Brutal Obsession

3

As I was walking to explore more of my new college, I was getting more excited. Being the Brooklyn campus, it was crowded with students all around. Everyone was in their own world minding their own business. Treading through the entrance into a grand hallway of yellow and grey walls with white and black furniture. I was ready to make this place my own.

I was waiting in the office area for my turn to get my admission formalities done. And then I was called.

“Hey, Vinnie, how are you?” Pamela asked. I knew her as I had talked to her a couple of times on call to enquire about the University.

“I am good, but quite nervous. It’s my first time in NEW YORK and I’m just trying to settle in”.

“No, problem dear, you’ll be just fine. With all the hustle bustle, it might look a little daunting but you’ll shine out. Anyways, may I have your documents, please?”

“Thanks a lot. And yeah sure. Here you go!” I handed her my file and waited for her to complete the formalities. While she was doing her work, I tried to look around and take in the surroundings. The campus is exquisite and so New York style. It instantly gives you the adrenaline rush to dive straight into some amazing work.

As I was walking around, I heard loud cheering coming from round the corner of the hall. I turned around and saw a group of boys coming in their basketball attire. Maybe after a match or something because everyone started clapping and cheering.

There were four boys in red boxers and white sandos. Tall built, muscular physique and stern attitude. Judging from the way the crowd became so alert, they must be important.

I was a bit taken aback by their intimidating personalities even from a distance. I was standing there like an i***t gazing at the guys, and also curious as to why people around were showing them so much respect. Like they were some powerful gang who must be feared. In my hunk watching moment I almost forgot that I was standing in the middle of the hallway, restricting their path.

As I came out of my gaze, I noticed that the guys were standing right infront of me, asking me to get the f**k away with their daunting eyes. But something inside of me was so curious I just stood there. Or maybe I was trying to be stubborn because no one can ask me to get aside like that. Everyone in the hall was eying me, astonished at my audacity or stupidity.

“Hey you? You want something?” One of the boys asked mockingly.

“Seems like you’re a new-bee.” Another of the Alpha pack spoke

“Am! Well, I…. I… I am, yes”, I was dumbfounded, I couldn’t speak.

“Oh! Man, she is stammering now. God! You have a bad habit of getting stuck, don’t ya?, like you're stuck in our path”. They laughed at my dumbness except the one who was standing a foot ahead of others, maybe he was their leader, I guessed. He was constantly gazing at me, with a smug grin. I don’t know but I couldn’t let this ruin my whole day. So, I summoned some of my strength and finally spoke,

“Yes, I am new here and I was just getting done with some paperwork”. I spoke

The boy who mocked me first gave out a loud chuckle, he had green eyes and an uneasy vibe to himself.

“Looks like we have someone all the way from INDIA…umm, interesting, it’d be fun to dribble you since you would obviously intrude.”

“Hahaha…Kai!! You piece of…”, the guy with green eyes was Kai, who just mocked me again. I mean how dare he!!!

“Well technically you’re in my path, as I was here for my work. You can just go your own way. I wouldn’t intrude”, I said standing my ground.

“Woah! Man! Miss. India has a mouth I see. I would love to have a one-on-one match with your mouth, baby girl.” The guy who kept staring me this whole time said, and I was dumbstruck with this kind of offensive statement.

I was feeling weak in my knees. I had never felt so anxious around anyone.

Everyone was intently watching us debating. The guy who just spoke to me came closer to me a little, hovering me like a devil and looked me into the eye,

“And for your information sweetie, we don’t get in your way, you clear way for us, now back the f**k off, for you don’t want us actually getting in your way”. He said every word sternly. I was very scared with his breath on my lips as he was so close but still, I couldn’t take my eyes away cause he was that…...mesmerising.

Why was I not able to say anything?

“I…I…I will”, that’s all I could say.

“Well, it’s okay baby girl, we seem to have that kind of effect, don’t we?”. The guys chuckled and groaned behind him.

“I am not your baby girl, okay?” I said shakingly

“Yeah, you won’t be able to resist being one, if I even bring a finger close to your skin…...baby girl!” He said mockingly, caging me with his broad shoulders and tall height. All the other guys started laughing like a beast except him.

His eyes were stark black and his looks were enough to send someone straight to grave. The way he was trying to scare me was actually making my stomach flutter and my thighs were throbbing. Which was unusual.

I have never felt this way. His breath was so fresh and cool on my lips but was swift enough to send shivers to my spine.

I finally summoned some strength and spoke,

“I’d never want you anywhere near me” I looked him in the eyes, losing my breath.

Looking at him I noticed a look of surprise, he wasn’t expecting that, but he still very calmly raised his hand and brought it near my face.

So close….

I was shocked at his sudden movement. But at the same time, I was electrified, a chill ran down my spine. He didn’t even touch me while my body was reacting this way.

“Your body obviously doesn't mean that, I can have it whenever I want, but naaah! you don’t deserve my time…”

All the boys were now growling and I couldn’t contain my anger and embarrassment. I felt like crying, I have never felt so weak in my life. I tried to say something but then they just waved me off walking into me and I reluctantly stepped aside as they almost crashed into me.

I lost all my power, it was as though I was having a slight asthma attack, panting heavily I watched them walking upstairs.

VINNI,

After getting done with all the important paperwork, I sauntered towards the cafeteria. I had decided to take a tour of the institute, but after my horrid encounter with those man-eaters, I obviously tried to calm down.

I was still a bit restless. I’ve always been the type to lead conversations and make people agree with me just with my words. However, after what happened a few minutes ago, I am unable to process it. All the four guys were weird, yet they were intriguing. Especially the one who was so close……. him.

Well, I hope we never cross paths again, I’d like to only focus on my work.

I was just thinking to myself, when someone brought me to earth.

“Is this seat taken?”, a girl asked me.

“Yeah…I mean no, please sit,” s**t!!! My dear brain, please come back to me.

“Thank you, by the way I’m Erika, I am an Arts student. And let me tell you, you gathered quite the attention on your first day” She remarked.

“Yeah, tell me about it, well it wasn’t intentional. Anyways I am Vinni Malhotra and I am a fashion designing student” She seemed friendly.

“Don’t worry, just be a little safe from the gladiators, I did say.” She suggested/warned.

“Gladiators? , seriously?”, I scoffed. “ Are they some gangsters or mafia or what?”

“Well they are" she said

I looked at her confused as she continued

"They are the sons of the biggest mafia families of America, they are kind of colonials, they handle mostly everything in New York. Even the police respect them or I should rather say fear them.” She mused

Wow, really now...

“What do mean the police fear them, they should be under someone’s control right? I mean how can they just be in charge of everything? Is this even allowed in the 21st century?” I asked annoyingly.

“It's not that simple, this entire mafia base is ancient. They have been indirectly controlling the city for ages now, generation by generation. And they do it in a manner that might gather attention but never damages anything. Well you can also call them vigilantes, the only difference is, no law applies to them and they can do anything. If you have a problem, deal with it or be docile enough to ask them for help”.

Oh my god !This isn’t a movie right?

“Amazing, my first day and I bump into a bunch of gangsters, who can do whatever the hell they want and I can’t do anything about it. Great! Phewww!!!” I hushed

“It’s not such an issue though, they never really disturb you until you obviously intrude on them, like you did." She said the last words carefully

"They just mind their own business and ask you to do the same. The thing is their business can be really messy and if it involves you in any way, you’d have to oblige” She pressed more into the topic.

“I just don’t understand this, how can they treat us like objects. Just because they are some rich spoiled mafia dons? They can’t ill-treat us like this. They can’t be above the law, no one is right?” I asked suspiciously

“Well, the law has never stopped them, and the tragedy with you is that you share the same institute as them. It wouldn’t be a problem if you were in a different institute," she said.

I got heated up.

“So because of their nuisance I can't even study in the college of my choice. Is this even fair? Who gave them the rights? Money can’t be the license to just do about everything, right? There must be a way right?” I asked more to myself than her but she just looked down. Well, I guess I got my answer.

I was fuming with anger now. I was already processing what happened in the hallway today and now this s**t. I couldn’t take it anymore.

I was now standing in my seat and I had again invited eyes on me. So much for the fresh start.

“Okay, fine just calm down now” Erika asked me to sit down and drink some water. So I just sat down and drank some water.

“See I know it's difficult to digest, but no one’s asking you to be their slave, because if you can fight them, then go ahead by all means, but if not then just do your work by avoiding them. That’d be much easy and peaceful, I bet” She vouched

“Yeah, I don’t care about them anyway, so I will keep my distance, but if they trouble me I will take a stand, I won’t let them dominate me”, I said

“Yeah sure. But see, it's not that complicated, we can enjoy all we want. Now lets just go to our classes as it's almost time”.

We started to leave but just then a group of guys in black hoodies walked into the cafeteria and the atmosphere again got tense. They took their table and sat, owning it and chatting amongst them.

They prance around like tigers and create an unpleasant environment around. But it's also true that you can’t take your eyes off them. They literally take your breath away.

Just as I was musing, one of the gladiators glanced at me with his big black eyes, and again I had that uneasiness wrapping me. We both stared at each other like hunters, well I was more like his prey but I won’t let him have that over me.

“Hey, let’s go,” Ericka shook me.

“Yeah, let's go.” I deterred my stare from him and went along with her. I could still feel his eyes on me but I didn’t turn back and walked out for my first class.

I walked into the class with all my stuff. I had my classes in the C-block all the opposite the cafeteria. I didn’t get late though, as the professor hadn’t arrived and I took my seat in the front. Settling in I looked around the whole classroom, which was an off-white well-furnished room with proper seating arrangements. I liked my desk and the vibe was so positive. It helped me cool down the tension I had just felt.

“Hey”, the guy on my right waved.

“Hello”, I smiled at him. He was looking smart, with his casual T-shirt and khaki pants.

“I'm Carter, so glad to finally have someone in the front row”. He chuckled

“I’m Vinni, and why don’t people sit in this row? It's quite comfortable actually. And wouldn’t even have to be vying for the teacher’s attention” I said

“Yeah, but still people never sit here, actually the professor’s really strict. She won’t leave you anyways and sitting in the first row makes you an easy target” He warned

“Umm, I see, but it's cool. I ‘ll do my best to impress her” I confidently said.

After the class I and Carter walked out in the hallway talking about the assignments. The class was pretty good actually. Yes, the professor, Calvin, is quite strict and I bet she believes in first impressions. However, my first impression was a rather mixed one. Seeing me for the first time in the class, I was already under her radar and being over excited made her a little annoyed. But my knowledge with styling concepts impressed her and my collection of fashion work also added a feather in the cap. So, I was quite happy.

I went to my room after discussing everything with Carter. I was lucky that I didn’t have to share my room with anyone. For now I must say. Cause the unoccupied bed and cupboard surely told me that I might get a roommate sometime soon.

My scholarship won’t cover my hostel and overhead expenses. So, I would need to find a part-time job as of now.

After getting freshen up I went sight-seeing, moving through the streets. I already fell in love with this city. I got my dinner packed and tried for a job in a few book stores and fashion galleries. I got the job in the book store, but the fashion gallery’s timings clashed with my college time. So unfortunately, I had to let it go. In the book store I’d be working for 4 hours after college, which would give me enough time after that to work on my assignments. Salary wasn’t much so I still had to think of how-to work out my hostel fees.

I came back to my hostel at 9pm and had dinner. As I was going to take a shower, I heard a noise. It was coming from the basketball court. I went towards the window to take a closer look. I saw two guys in black hoodies laughing about something. And as far as I could see I realised these two were the same guys from the morning. I looked at them for some time, as they were laughing and talking, the other two of the gang members joined them. My eyes dropped to him. Being on the first floor I got a better view of the court. These guys were extremely shady, but I couldn’t understand why I was so interested in knowing about their activities, when I should be keeping my distance.

Just when I was about to leave, one of the guys glanced at my way. My whole body shivered. For a moment he kept staring at me but then continued talking to his friends.

I went for a shower and got into my night-suit. I started working on my assignment which was quite tricky and I had no experience with its technicalities. After some time of working and thinking, suddenly the light went off. I went out in the hallway to check and there was an overall power cut. As I was walking back to my room, I heard a noise, as if there was some movement of furniture. And after a moment the sound got louder, and I realised it was coming from the other side of the hallway. I moved towards to see what was happening. As I got closer, I heard a sound of a girl’s screaming and thumping of furniture.

“Ah!! ...Harder. Harder you monster” The girl was shouting. And I realised they were having s*x. Oh god!

“Give me more, I want you more Black. f**k me harder” She kept moaning and shouting. She was calling that guy Black.

I tried moving towards the room and toward the door. I saw the door was slightly open. I should be going back to my room and I knew I’d regret this. But I just wanted to see what was happening. And something in me kept telling me to walk forward.

As I went closer and peaked through the door, I saw the girl was half naked and was holding the table and the boy was standing behind her and was pushing into her rapidly. I felt shocked at first, for I had never seen people having s*x in reality. Yes, I had seen p**n but in reality it was disturbing, or I should say gross actually.

But at the same time, I wanted to feel what she was feeling.

“Yeah! Yeah! I need you more.” She panted and kept moaning his name which I assumed to be 'Black' by now.

“Black”

She shouted his name again. No, I shouldn’t be doing this. As I decided to leave,I lost balance and stumbled into the room opening the door a bit more. The boy turned around looking at me, he wasn’t shocked just looking at who I was, as though it was so normal for him.

But looking at him I was gobsmacked. He was the same guy from the gladiator gang. The same weird one with black eyes who tried to chase me away this morning. Looking at me he seemed irritated but also grinned smugly.

I was so embarrassed that I instantly stood up and ran out of the door, through the hallway, like a shot, into my room. I closed the door tightly and stood there with my back resting on the door. I was panting so rapidly that I could have had a heart attack. Watching people f*****g was already embarrassing and now being caught watching is like dying. And holy mother, why did that guy have to be him? I just kept standing there for a moment and then just as I was going to bed, my door was thrown open with such force that I got pushed towards the floor.

I was already coping with one shock and now this.

I turned around and saw…….

Black was standing at my door.

VINNI,

“What the f**k are you doing here?” I asked him shocked

He didn’t answer though.

“Get out, right now.” I shouted and tried to stand up and close the door. But just as I tried closing the door he held the door with his hand and pushed it open again. He walked into the room. He took slow steps towards me until I hit the wall. Standing in front of me he was an inch away. I was already panting and now my heart and mind were racing. No, man apart from my dad has ever come this close to me that too with force.

“Whattrr are y…oudo..i.ng ?” I fumbled into words. He didn’t utter a word, in fact just kept staring down into my eyes. He was extremely calm and poised, unlike me who was getting worked up. I wasn’t liking this proximity, honestly it was intimidating and anyway who is he to barge into my room like that.

His all-black exterior was doing justice to his mafia background. He didn’t say anything but kept standing there.

“You can’t come into my room like that. Just go away.” I stated but I was also a little nervous.

“I can ask you the same question. What were you doing there?” He taunted, answering my first question, bending down a little to match the level with my eyes.

“Doing where? What are you talking about?” I acted all innocent. He tried to manhandle me again but rather than fighting him or getting angry I played smart this time.

“Oh! Little miss India also lies now. You weren’t so innocently sneaking there?” He said.

I don’t know but I couldn’t explain why I waited there. I wasn’t planning to watch and enjoy it. In fact, I was disgusted but tripping there made it an issue.

“That’s none of your business. Weren’t you busy?” I retorted. But he came a little closer to me, putting his one hand on the wall.

“When you poke your nose into my business, it is my business.” He whispered like a ghost. His breath was ticklish to my ears and my body shivered hearing his low pitched growl.

“I was just passing from there and got imbalanced. I ain’t a creep to watch you. And by the way, I should be reporting you for being in the girl’s hostel at this hour and now shoving into my room like this.” I said, pushing him in the chest. He started laughing with his head backwards but then immediately jerked back to the same position. He was laughing like a beast and now looking at me like one.

“You got imbalanced, seriously. Couldn’t you have thought of a better excuse Miss Smarty. And be my guest to report me, in fact if you want, I’ll give you the warden’s number. She was also in the same room the other night.” He got back and gestured for me to go take my phone.

“What?” I was tongue-tied. Erika was right, these guys really get their way. But f*****g around with warden, wasn't that too much?

“Oh! don’t worry, just because she messed around with me doesn’t mean she wouldn’t listen to you. Rules are rules you see” He scoffed. What a jerk. He knows I can’t do anything.

“The door’s open” I said. I saw no reason to chit-chat with him. It’s better I stay away from him and the trouble he encompasses.

“Why? You aren’t going to complain about me? Don’t worry, I’ll help you.” He kept mocking me. He stood at a distance with his arms folded.

“I will let you off this time. But forget about me, you tell me. What are you doing here leaving your f**k buddy in the middle?” I fired back. And now I was feeling a bit secure.

He didn’t budge though but his expression changed from mockery to stern.

“I would have been happily enjoying it, but you had to c**k-block me, spoiling my orgasm.” he snidely remarked. I know he would use that against me. But whatever it is, I’ll stay strong I had told myself beforehand.

“What do you expect would happen if you choose to have s*x with the door open? Therefore, you’re responsible for your ruined orgasm.” I stood straight, folding my arms the same as him, sneering at him. I left him speechless for a moment. Maybe he isn’t habitual of being mocked or answered back.

“Darling nobody would watch for they have no interest in seeing someone else when they can themselves experience it. But for someone like you it’s a treat to watch, who, I’m sure hasn’t even been touched isn’t?” He condescended but I was infuriated. He was calling me desperate? Desperate for s*x? Yes, I was curious and I was excited at the idea of it like every other girl. But I was patient enough. He couldn't call me out on that.

“Yeah obviously, I have other better things to do unlike you loitering after girls like a dog for s*x. And yes, I’ve never been touched but that doesn’t make me so desperate that I’d snoop around people having sex.” I said strongly but with moist eyes.

“God, you’re so dramatic. I didn’t call you desperate but obviously looking at something for the first time makes you crave it. However, you must be desperate if that’s the first thing that comes to your mind.” For a moment I thought he was serious but no he was still taunting me.

“Don’t expect others to sympathise with you if you exude to be strong.” He sincerely said, bringing his face closer to mine. Saying that he turned around and left. I stood there for a few seconds realising what just happened.

I finally gasped after a moment. Did a guy actually barge into my room and almost cornered me! All this was so much to take in. Departing to bed I couldn’t stop thinking about what just happened. I stared at the wall thinking but then I gradually departed to sleep.