Ain't Meant For LOVE..!

Not For Long...

Ben’s P.O.V

Fuck!

I think I have messed up a big time. I was in with a motive and so those two but my motive was to get love and their motive was to get the Company and its perk.

I really don’t care but what I fear is Rachel is planning something against Tasha as she said she would hit two birds with a stone. I know she wanted Damien but looks like he is smitten over Tasha and rejected her so that desperate ass of hers cannot handle the rejection.

I can see the devilish smile she wore thinking something.

Dammit!

I will have to watch out. After rethinking for a long time, I decided to meet Leina and Katie. They are Tasha’s sisters not biologically but practically; atleast that is what I have heard off.

I grabbed my cellphone and went to their cubicle. I saw the two girls talking about something and grinning with their heads still facing the screen.

I announced myself and placed between the two. “Hey, do you mind if we can meet at a club tonight? It’s Friday night so...”

They raised their brows in unison as they turned to look at each other and back to me; clearly astound by my sudden invitation.

“Actually there’s something important to be discussed about Tasha which I surely can’t here.” I swept a look through the entire office.

“A-haan! Got it. Will she be there too?” Katie asked with an intense gaze as if trying to figure me out.

“Better not! It’s just us and no one else please. I cannot trust anyone else.” I looked at them dejectedly.

“Okay then, text us the time and venue and we’ll be there.” Leina said giving a small smile.

“thanks.” I returned their gestures and saved our no.s and then returned back to work.

Leina’s P.O.V

I had been trying hard to forget Damien but unable to do so. I even started ignoring Tasha and I know she can feel something’s up with me. It’s just that seeing her reminds me of Damien. My gloomy self irritated Katie so she took me on a vacation to Bahamas and I am grateful to her. I thoroughly enjoyed there and I realized that we missed this ‘girl time’. Obviously it was still not fulfilled without Tasha but that’s the whole point right? I wanted an escape from the two and that’s why I was there.

Looks like I can’t because she is an indispensable part of my life. So, while coming back I bought her some souvenirs and I am damn sure she’s gonna freak out when she finds that we enjoyed without her.

Lol! Just by imaging it I couldn’t help laughing. She becomes a whining teenager at such times and it’s real fun to watch her.

We, Katie and me were working and talking about her when suddenly Ben came between us and to see him here was really a surprise.

He said we should hang out at a club tonight and that was unexpected. Everybody knows that he likes Tasha and since she was promoted he hardly came to us and now out of nowhere seeing him talking to us... was hardly to digest.

I looked at Katie and saw her sharing the same look like me. We both wondered what’s the catch which he answered that he wanna discuss something about Tasha that couldn’t be discussed here.

-‘Whao! What have you gotten yourself into girl?’-

I was a little worried now. I know things are pretty messed up with me but I am still worried about her. After exchanging out no.s I decided to meet Tasha once before heading home.

***

I went to her office and found it empty. I took a chair and sat there leaving a text to Katie that I would see her at home. While I was waiting there I heard some vibration. Searching around I saw her phone lying there on the table.

-God this girl! How can anyone forget their phone at this era?-

I saw someone named ‘Jerk’ calling her. Hesitatingly, I swiped right and before I could have informed that person that she isn’t here her blurted out.

“Love... I am heading home and will see you at your place in two hours. Already missing you.” Damien’s voice came to my ears.

I closed my eyes as I felt hurt hearing his sweet voice calling Love but not to me... the person who loved him from so long and took his care despite his knowledge. I wished he could talk to me like this even for once.

“Babe...? Tasha?...” Worry laced voice filled my ear.

I took a deep breath and answered him. “Hey, this is Leina... Tasha’s friend? Tay isn’t here at moment and I will pass your message to her as soon as she comes.” I said sweetly.

“(Clearing his throat) no need. I will do that myself. Thanks anyway.” He cut the call abruptly.

I couldn’t help but compare the way he talked to me with cold voice and then the gentle voice when he thought it was Tasha the other side.

I felt a pang in my heart. I was hurt and I wanted to throw the phone away but didn’t. I covered my mouth and eyes shut as tears streamed down the cheeks.

I felt now that I could never forget him and I couldn’t even see him with Tasha. I don’t know if she loved him or not but I know that he is in love with her. I just can’t accept this and that’s when I thought of something...

However wrong might that be... but I just need it to be done. I want Damien and this is the only way I can have him. I wiped my tears away and decided to go when the door opened and I saw Tasha clinging to Edward, entering the office.

I scoffed inwardly. I know Edward likes her so why don’t she settle with him and leave Damien? They look good together. I would say I was now envious of her.

-Why do guys love her? What do they find in her?’-

I saw her from head to toe. She isn’t that beautiful but she is cute and smart. She dressed normally not upto fashion and she has an almost hour like figure but nothing that I finds attractive. She doesn’t wear any make up and doesn’t have delicacy like other girls so what’s special in her?

-‘She is family lei.’- an inner voice said.

I shook my head to get away the negativities as I smiled at them who seemed to notice my presence.

“Lei...” she practically jumped into my arms as I hold her laughing.

-See... this is what I was talking about. Her childish attitude at times.’-

I embraced her tightly and pulled apart, rummaging through my purse and giving her the souvenirs. I have bought her a pine seed doll that could be hung as a key chain and a blue colored batik with cave drawings. I had bought a mermaid scale pendant as well but I know her skin is sensitive and she cannot wear anything around neck so I would just hand her to wear it only at pubs.

She excitedly saw it and showed Edwards beaming brightly. Edward and I laughed at her reaction.

“Wow... These are beautiful Lei. I love you sooo much but I am still angry that you left me behind.” Her expression transitioned from puppy eyes to pout. Actually I am pretty sure she thought she is glaring at me but it looked like she is stifling a laugh.

I chuckled and smacked her shoulder as she winced and rubbed it.

“I didn’t hear anything. Instead why don’t you try this pendant? You can wear it only when required as I know how sensitive your skin is.” I rolled my eyes at her and started putting that necklace on her when she shifted uncomfortably.

I raised my eyebrow as to what is wrong? And there was the answer. I pushed her hair aside to see a chain in there. It was of gold and platinum.

“Wow... you never wore one! How come you are wearing this?” as intrigued as I was, I pulled it out her dress to have a good look at it but regretted it soon.

There was a star shaped pendant inside a ring and it had Damien’s photo and name at its back. I grimly looked at Tasha and she averted her eyes.

“Damien gifted her. That bastard asked her to always wear it and look she is having this blisters at the nape.” Edward spoke gravely.

-Okay! I don’t wanna say anything. My heart got shattered knowing well that she likes him to the point that she was wearing the necklace despite the pain she was going through.’-

“He didn’t know that Ed.” Tasha refuted.

“Whatever...” Edward huffed.

“It’s really beautiful.” I whispered. “Anyway I have to go... catch you guys later.” I hugged her quickly and nodded to Edward and left them.

I was lost in my pain and these ugly feelings when Katie called me to hurry up as we were to meet Ben.

***

“What? Are you sure Rachel really wanna hurt her?” I was stupefied to hear that.

“Yes. I don’t know how and when but I just want you guys to watch out for her. We need to find what Rachel is planning to save Tasha.” Ben said helplessly.

“Don’t worry Ben. Rachel can never lay a finger on Tasha.” Katie chimed in.

I just nodded and thought how would she hurt Tasha? I know Rachel is an evil lady but could she actually do something? I gulped down the whole drink and left the bar with Katie behind.

Katie’s P.O.V

I stared at Leina’s retreating back. I feel she is upto something. Better be against Rachel.

She seemed off after coming back like lost in her own thoughts. She didn’t smile or sassed me as she usually does. I even wore her fav. Sandals tonight but she didn’t react and that is when I confirmed that she is being upset.

I don’t know about what as she was pretty happy since this evening. Then she said she wanted to meet Tasha so is it possible that she saw something which she didn’t appreciate?

Can it be possible is it related to the duo’s relationship? I have to find out that. I know I trust my sister that she wouldn’t do something stupid but remember it’s her love and heart break we are dealing with. That can surely make her act stupidly.

I sighed and decided to see what can be done about Rachel for the time being.

Tasha’s P.O.V

Woohooooo!

It’s more than a week and Damien is still mine. Rachel threatened me to steal him from me but see we are just getting closer with the passing time. I counted and smirked. It was the Friday of second week and I had fun tonight.

Flashback

I was busy showering when I heard my room door clicked. I got cautious.

“Who’s it?” I yelled but no one answered.

I quickly done with the showering and grabbing a bathrobe I headed towards the bathroom’s door. Slowly opening it I tried to hear for some sound but nothing came.

“Who’s there?” I shouted again but no one answered.

I took a deep breath before calming myself when suddenly my fav. Fragrance hit my nostrils- the wood floral musky scent.

“Damien I will kill you. Why aren’t you answering me?” I shouted and went outside to see him standing near the same wall in order to hide. He chuckled.

“It’s not funny okay!” I glared and rushed to find myself a dress.

“Apart from me and Edward, who else can come without you opening the door?” I heard his voice behind me.

“I am not living in a condo dammit. Anyone can break in here.” I said uneasily and picked up a pair of undergarments and tried hiding it as I turned around to go back to the bathroom.

“Then why don’t you go somewhere safe? Move in with me!” he said sternly.

“What??? Move in?” I was shocked and my undergarments fall to the floor. My wide eyes looking at him as his eyes travelled down to the fallen piece of clothes and smirked.

“Yea! Why not? By the way, why are you trying to hide these?” he asked amusingly.

“Shut up!” I hurriedly picked them up and rushed back only to face palm myself as my dress is still not here.

-Arrrghhh!-

I heard a knock and got alert. “What?” I asked him.

He pushed open the door and passed in a dress which I clearly remember I didn’t buy.

“Wear this, we are going on a date.” He said and closed the door again.

This time, I locked the door and wore the dress. It amazingly fits me the way I liked. The pendant suited well so I didn’t need anything with it. It was a burgundy colored long dress that had a slit upto my knee and ruler above it. The slit was to the left side in the front and it was a mid low neck. It was sleeveless and only thin strips to hang on the shoulders. I was in love with the dress. I straightened my hair and let it fall back. Bringing a part on the right side in front and made cat-like eye liner with mascara. I applied the same colored lipstick and put on silver strappy wedges to complete the look.

When I came out Damien just stared at me and I could see his pupils dilate and his Adam apple move. I smirked knowing he is probably turned on.

“Like what you see?” I asked him grinning.

“Turn around.” He said as I did what he asked.

The dress was deep cut at the back. It reached till my waistline and when I turned back to see his face he had his jaw clenched.

He plundered my closet and came out with a dark grey colored jacket and handed me.

“Wear this and do not take it out.” He said sternly.

“What? If it doesn’t look good then just say. I will get changed.” I was shocked at his reaction and even more when he left the room.

When he was back my jaw dropped with a loud noise and I tried to search it. He wore the same colored tuxedo with white shirt and grey tie and he looked hot was an understatement.

I was speechless as it was my turn to gulp down the desires that came. I could have just stared at him for my whole life. I felt a push as I saw him beside me laughing and pushing me outside.

When we reached the restaurant, we handed our jackets to her as we made our way to the table. He seemed pissed and I wasn’t appreciating it. I turned to see whom he was glaring at and saw two guys gawking at me as I leaned into him and put my hand on his chest. He turned to look at me and I winked at him making him smile.

The dinner was a difficult business because he kept scoffing and scolding any male that glanced at me more than a minute. I was also pissed as the women were literally drooling over him. I wanted to smack them down but refrained. So, we left early to get home and he let loose his outburst on me.

Not like shouting or the other way but you know... umm... by touching, kissing and making out? Okay fine... more than making out... happy?

He wanted to rip that dress but I stopped him because I really loved it. So, he ripped my shyness. He left his marks on my whole body devouring like a madman. But I liked it.

Flashback Ended.

I now lay on my bed as he was asleep on the other side.

I left him there and went to the other room after getting showered and wearing my PJs. I received a call and wondered who that could be? I answered it when I felt Goosebumps.

“Not for long...” said a spooky voice and the call ended.

-‘Eff! What was that? What does that mean?’-

I checked my call logs to find the no. But it wasn’t there. There was no call history from last 4hours.

-‘That’s weird. I heard it! Then where can it go?’-

Ting tong!

I went to see who has come and before I could have opened the door, a curiously entering silhouette appeared in front of me.