I Shouldn't

CHAPTER 2

CLARA

Sitting on the stool in the kitchen,I was enjoying my morning tea.Yeah , I am a tea person.I love tea since the day my Pakistani friend in college taught me how to make it the Pakistani way.It's gonna be my first day at my job.About my job, I have been appointed as a biology teacher at a Blue Bell high school in this big city of Nashville.I also live in the same city but i had to move to get closer to the school.

Last night, after the grand drama Leah and I ordered takeout ,chatted a bit and had a glass of wine.I came to know that Leah's mom and one-who-must-not-be-named's dad are siblings.They are pretty good friends.Leah's parents live in Memphis.Lucas' dad died 6 years ago when he was 20 and his mom remarried someone and lives out of the state. He has a paternal grandmother who lives closeby somewhere.

After my tea, I grabbed my purse, yeah the same purse with which i smacked 'someone'.Now i feel bad about it but not gonna admit it ever.. I only feel bad about hurting a human, not someone who doesn't have basic manners about how to talk to a lady.

I head out of the apartment ,locked the door.Leah already left.She works in somekind of an magazine company. The school is on the walking distance, so i dont need a car but what could have i done even if i had one, i cant drive.

YEAH I CAN'T.

As i was locking the door a familiar face graced me with its appearance.As soon as Lucas friggin Clementine looked at me he huffed.HE LITERALLY HUFFED!

I returned the favor with an equally dramatic eyeroll.JERK.I thought he must be sorry about last night.I THOUGHT WRONG.He received my answer and left.Okay mean boy, you want to have the bad blood,I'll give you the bad blood.While I was thinking all these things, I know my face turns deep pink.I HATE it. why does my anger, embarrasment, or when i get all flustered shows right at my face??DEAR GOD WHY?

I wonder where he is going?Does he have a job. I doubt he has a job.No, now that's wrong. I should not judge.Why am I even thinking about him?Okay he does have gorgeous hazel eyes.He has silky thick hair trimmed short at the sides,have a sexy look to them.A chiseled jaw.SHUT UP CLARA.You should not think about the enemy like that.Now he is even more annoying.Ughhh.

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My first day at school went great.The principal Mr.Grubbs told a senior teacher to explain me the schedules.I have always wanted to be a teacher.I loved Biology.Apart from few flirty glances here and there by hormonal teenage boys, my day was pretty comfortable.You know the teens nowadays.Crushing on teachers and all.But I can't blame them.I'm pretty I know and have gotten some nice curves.I do look younger than my actual age that's 23.Isn't it crazy? got a teaching job right out of college.I thank my professor at college for it.He really trusted me and recommended me to the school.

I got out of the school at 2 pm.I need to get back at my place and make lunch.Leah wont be home yet.She said she would come by 4pm.As soon as i entered the door,I saw Mr.Jerk sitting on the couch,legs splayed, a burger in hand talking at the phone with a mouthful.What a sight to get home to.He cut his call and glanced at me.

"Hi stranger, i am fine thankyou." said he.

"Dont you think you the same rule applied on you in the morning?"i replied.

An annoying yet sexy smirk played at his lips,"oh, so you were expecting a greeting?I didn't know you liked me that much at first sight." Ughhh .Here comes the stupid arrogance i was so much waiting for."Don't flatter yourself much. Thats called Courtesy.I thought you had some.Turns out i was wrong."

"Suits you."he said."what?", I asked."WRONG" came the answer.Just look at him. A beautiful face with a black heart."You've been wrong since the moment you stepped in this place.That's your word!" I know he is riling me up and its WORKING.That guy is a real jerk.I prefer not replying. I flipped him the bird and headed towards kitchen.I have to make lunch.He saw my finger and said,"I'd love to have the privilage".THE AUDACITY OF HIM!

LUCAS

This woman amuses me.And the expression she gives when she is pissed. I am not gonna behave now.Wait Lucas, are you allowed to do it?You cannot like another woman.You are not allowed to like anyone except Bella.You dont have a right to.But I can annoy her right? I can annoy Clara. That way i get my share of show and she'll continue to hate me. She flipped me the bird and she heard my answer. Her back is towards me.I wanted to see the look on her face.She kind of gives me the innocent girl vibes.The relationship girl kind.I wonder if she is dating someone.Does she have a boyfriend.Get a grip Lucas!thats none of your business. You just continue to be the dramatic boy everyone knows you.No one should know what you are hiding inside.Its no one's business.

She has a nice ass by the way. Nice curves."what are you cooking by the way?" i asked."whatever its gonna be, you are not gonna get it."came the reply.

"I'll share with Leah.You are obviously gonna share with Leah.One point for Lucas ,zero for Stranger."Back still towards me, she says,"You are the worst.And for the love of God, I have a f*****g name!" "Got it.It annoys you.Now I have the reason not to call you by your name.And yes, I am the worst"I said. If only she had her face towards me.I want to look at it."Dont you have a job?All i see is you all the time."came a question. I guess she is gonna talk with her back turned.so i walked to her in the kitchen.She gasped when she found me close.Hmm innocent."For your info, I am self employed.I own this building and few others.Have their rent.Talk nicely to your landlord"i spoke."Like I would believe you."She shot back. Alright baby girl.Let the truth reveal itself." okay, we'll ask Leah about it" i said.She said "Sure" with such a confident look that even i doubted myself for a moment.We'll see stranger.

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Leah is home.I can smell fried chicken in the sandwiches Clara made.Yum smells delicious.Both the ladies are setting the table in the living room. I come to the table and ask Leah, "Sweet cousin, what do I do for a living?" she replied,"You own the building and a few others,you manage them and take rent."A sour look played on Clara's face,"Really? I thought he was lying about it"."And you were Wrong, again", i gave a smirk."Two points for me stranger.Zero for you." She rolled her eyes,"how did you even buy all the places?Black money I am sure." "Here's where you're wrong again stranger, my late dad left these all for me.He worked hard his life to earn that.I am looking after what he left." Embarassment covered her cute face.Pink again."I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that"there she goes. I miss the sass she had earlier."Unlike some people who are utter jerks, I own my mistakes and apologize."Guess now I was wrong.

The rest of the lunch went smooth with few words between the girls here and there and I occasionally commenting sarcastically earning huffs and puffs from both of them.Carry on the facade Lucas.You are capable of just that.

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CLARA

GOD.... I cant sleep.Its been and hour for me tossing and turning in the bed but all I can think of is a certain someone who-must not be named.Flashbacks from earlier cloud my brain and all i can think is how gorgeous his eyes are.Hazel,with green flecs.Why did he have to be so hot? Why God.I am attracted to my enemy.I hate him for that. His sexiness is all to blame.And I, I literallary lost a breath when he came closer.It was so embarassing.I wonder if he noticed it.I hope he didn't.

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Leah is the best. She is so sweet.I came to know that she is dating Lucas' best friend Justin. I have yet to meet him.Its Friday. Its been a few days with me coming back home from to either the site of him looking in the fridge or He comes later in the evening. he never missed a day ,until today.I have kind of gotten used to him around.The bicker and banter is an obvious thing and he still calls me stranger.He is not here today ,so i am kind of missing the small arguments. Don't think I like him.I still hate his guts. Guess i am really gonna chill in my room today.The weekend has come.May be I make some plans with Leah.