Captured by: Love Or Hatred?

Lucas Davis

Chapter 7: Lucas Davis

Lucas Davis's POV :

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Basically, I and Jennifer are childhood friends. As we lived in the same neighbourhood and even went to the same high school. Jennifer was one of those intelligent students who always ranked in the first five. And as I was her senior, I used to call her a nerd and always teased her a lot by giving her different names. Even today, I usually call her by different names. Most of the time, we used to keep fighting each other without any specific reason. But we have our own way of friendship.

However, after high school, she showed interest in business management and chose to take admission in a top university for her further studies. As I was a student of sociology, I joined a few social groups and started working for them after completing my post-graduation. Our ways get different but that does not affect our friendship.

During her college days, whenever she gets a chance, she spends her time with my mother. She used to come to my house quite often. Both of them get along with each other very well.

And I know that at a very young age she lost her mother as well as her father, in a car accident. In the first few months when uncle Benjamin brought her here, she used to remain quiet and cry a lot because she missed her parents.

At first, due to this reason, she used to remain distant from outsiders. But under the love and care of uncle Benjamin, she recovered from that trauma. Although I think some parts are still unhealed.

Therefore, during her childhood, she remained aloof from other people. But she is a straight-minded and independent person, with a kind heart.

She always keeps a small nonchalant smile on her rosy lips no matter what. Believe it or not, I think that was her signature smile which could melt down anyone's heart.

But sometimes I do think that... that there is a lot hidden behind that smile.

But I don't have that much boldness to ask her directly. Even though we were childhood friends. But as long as we are friends, I am all okay with all that. Because I respect her choices and privacy. And being her friend, she fortuitously, teaches me that being isolated is far better than being in the spotlight.

Just like her, I also don't like to interfere with someone's personal life. Especially when someone doesn't like others' intrusion.

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Jennifer.....

She is like a bird...... a free bird, who cannot be caged by any means. This is why I think she lives in her own world, which she created.

Do not let others interfere in your life and also do not interfere in their lives either..!! And I like that thing about her. Actually... I like her a lot more about her. Umm..... I don't know. I just... Ooh....!! It's quite confusing.

I... I like her honesty... I like he---

Argh...!!! It's confusing and even hard to articulate.

' Or embarrassing to confess to your own self, huh??? ' My subconscious mind teases me out.

' Stop your nonsense!! And leave this for now. She will be coming here soon. ' I commanded him to stop wandering.

' Yeah. Of course, like what you have been doing for years. Leave.... whenever it comes to her. ' My inutile mind again taunts me.

Huh..!!

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A few minutes later.

Ooh!

Here she comes. Queen of her own kingdom. Haha...!!

I got out of the car to open the door for the highness.

Wow!! She looks adorable in that beige sweatshirt of hers. And even beautiful by letting her wavy hair fall freely. Just like her. Free. Without any impeding or hindrance.

She walks towards me with a bright smile on her alluring face and wished me, " Hey big guy, Good Morning!! "

She approaches me with a casual hug. I return her gesture and replied to her merrily, " Very good morning to you too Miss, so are you ready?? "

Breaking our hug, she asked me while arching an eyebrow, " Yeah... well, I was ready before nine and even waited for fifteen more minutes for someone who told me to get ready on time. So, of course, I am hell ready. " Sarcasm and anger were clear in her voice.

Of course, I did give her the reason to lash out her anger at me.

I scratch my head before explaining myself to her, " Hey I just went to fill the fuel in my car. That is why I was a bit late. So you can't blame me for that. " She just rolls her eyes and gives me a whatever look.

Did I annoy her again, I guess..!!

She moved forward to the car and asked me in a confused and hesitant voice, " Lucas, I was thinking..... that we should go buy some gifts for the children first!! Actually, you texted me late. So I didn't go by myself. And no shop will be open in the early morning, so I couldn't make it by myself. Dude, I know... it's Sunday but let's give it a try. Might be the main market in the city will be open..! "

Oh, so that's what is bothering her !! At first, I sign in relief that at least I did not resent her.

' Ahh..!! '

So, while opening the passenger door for her, I answer by teasing her, " Oy Miss, what do you think of me....huh?? That I'll be going to meet the children without bringing any presents for them?? How cruel of you. "

" Do you really think that low of me?? " I complete my sentence with a little sadness on my face to complete my melodrama.

Before she speaks, she sits and adjusts herself. While tucking her hair strand into the back of her ear, naturally, " No..... but I don't want to go there empty-handed. You know they have been expecting me for so long and what am I doing..? Huh?? Can't I just buy some gifts for them...?? That would be so ridiculous of me, Lucas..!! "

I lean on the passenger doorway and hear all her complaints and requests. " But I have already brought many gifts for them and it would be pointless if you also buy too many gifts. Besides, if we go to the main market area at this time, then I am damn sure that we'll get stuck in the city's traffic. And I bet we wouldn't be able to reach there on time. " I try to make a point.

However, she is still looking confused and unconvinced, so I continue my persuasion, "Hey.... look. How about we make a deal, huh? Next time we go there, you will buy all the gifts for them. Moreover, I swear that I wouldn't bug you at that time. Okay..!!? "

Now there is a similar smile on her face which I was expecting. And with that, she agreed to my proposal. But she hit me on my arm out of the blue.

Unleashing her annoyance..??

However, I ask in defence, " Now what was this for ?? What have I done now ?? "

Today, right from the moment we met, I am just annoying her.

I think I have expertise in that field which I am not proud of.

Not at all..!!

She squints her eyes. And then she tries to rebuke me like my mother while suppressing her laugh, " You know, you look terribly ugly while making that sad face. You are pretending as if you are the most pitiful creature on earth. So stop making that shitty face of yours. Especially in front of me. Mr Melodrama..! "

I raise my hand in surrender right in front of her. " Okay, okay. I'll try not to. But let's just keep going. "

I said before closing her door.

With that, I move towards the driver's seat. I put on my seat belt and in a few minutes, we were on the main road.

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After some time, there was complete silence before I break it, " It's rare to see you free on Sunday. How come it happens that I get the prestige to see you on Sunday?? "

Squinting her eyes again, she asks, " Are you making a joke of me, Lucas?? "

" No.....no. Not at all. How can a poor guy like me even dare to do that?? " I lower my head and placed one hand on my heart and said in a pathetic tone. She laughs at my little act.

" Hah... Lucas, you should try the entertainment industry. I think they will definitely hire you. Especially, as a JESTER. " She lowers her index and middle finger twice, as an air quote, while exaggerating the word - jester.

I was startled by her words. But I also give my part and join in.

" Really..!!? If you say so, then I'll give it a shot. What say..? "

I know she is just making fun of me as always. Taking advantage of my patience and innocence. Because she knows that I will not get mad at her. No matter what..! Besides, I also like her teasing.

So I just boarded in her boat.

" Yeah... Definitely. If you wish, then I have a friend of mine who works in that field. " She informs me mockingly.

And like that, we began our journey to the orphanage with a little teasing and fun.

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