Her Burning Lover

HER BEAUTY

While Raymond was busy being jealous, Susan tried some dresses and selected one. She chooses a baby pink sleeveless dress fitting her body entirely. It was a cool shoulder dress having a high neck collar and ending precisely in the middle of her thighs. It was complementing her skin color.

Raymond POV

While Nick was busy grinning, I was lost in my jealousy world. I was looking at the door of the closet. I heard the door open and saw Susan coming out. I unconsciously stood up, looking at her. I was unable to move my eyes from her. “How am I looking?” She asked, looking at me nervously. I was speechless. Even nick was speechless.

I smiled at her and about to say something when nick came up, “OH god, you are looking amazing Sus. Ahh, sorry, can I call you Sus?” He tried to flirt with her while approaching her. She laughed with a blush, “Yes, sir, you can.”

Nick frowned dramatically and pouted like a child complaining, “Sir? You are not my employee, and I am not your boss. Call me, Nick. Above all, why you selected only one? Select some more. I think these dresses are made, especially for you.”  “Oh, no-no. I need one.” She replied while shaking her head.

I tried to keep calm from the behavior of Nick, but it was out of my control. I went to her, “Stay away from her, Nick. Stop your bullshit behavior.” I looked at her from top to bottom. I can feel that she was cold and shivering a little. I brought a high heel platformed sandal and sat in front of her in proposing style. I kept one of her hands on my shoulder. She flinched a little and was surprised. Her deer-like eyes were about to pop out. Even Nick’s jaws dropped on the ground.

I took her foot and slid it into the sandal. I did the same for the other foot. Then I went again to find a jacket, found a long pink colored fur jacket, and kept it on her shoulder.  Whoever is present there were unable to believe what I did, not even me.

Susan’s POV

So many designer clothes that to make by the NICK STONE? I can’t believe it. What should I choose? Each one is pretty. I browsed the whole set of clothes and took four pairs. While I was turning to enter into the closet, a pink-colored dress caught my eyes. I decided that too and went into the closet.  I didn’t try anything else. I just wore a pink dress, and it fits me very well. I was admiring myself in the mirror. It was a real beauty.

I can hear the laugh of Nick but could not understand what they are talking about. I went out of the room and stood in front of them. Nick came out and started praising me. He was such a nice guy, but this time he is flattering me a little more.

Soon Raymond came to me and told Nick to stay away from me. Why? Why he did that? Is this a concern for everyone or just for me? I was thinking of something when I felt a hand on my foot. I flinched for a sec and was about to stumble, but thanks God that my hand has already support. It was Raymond pampering me with his activities.

Seeing all his actions, my heart skipped a bit. It was like I am in a fairy tale. I looked at him and smiled. Then he kept a jacket on me. I don’t know what to tell. Everyone was amazed, but then he said, “Now, the look is complete.”  I blushed.

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Nick and Raymond were talking about their work and something secret which I cannot find out.

Meanwhile, my phone buzzed. It was Gary. He was still in the shooting area, which will finish the next day. “Hey Gary, what’s up? How is the shooting going?” Raymond looked at me but there were no emotions in his face. I could not find out what he is thinking.

I ignored and then continued my call. “Are you insane? Why didn’t you called after reaching home? I called Catherine, but she told you were out from yesterday. Where are you, dumbass.” He was out of breath after charging that much. “Wow, cool down monkey, I am safe and sound.” Then I narrated the whole story to him.

“Are you ok now? Come home quickly. No, no, wait there; I am coming to get you.” He was about to hang up when I shouted from here, “Wait, wait. Are you mad? The crew needs you. Stay there, and I am not a small child. I can go home myself.” After finishing my sentence, I realized, Raymond is standing beside me. “is there any problem?” he asked me. “No, no, My friend Gary is worried about me, so is my mom. I want to go home.” I cut my phone and replied to Raymond.

“Hey, let’s go. I will drop you.” Nick came from behind Raymond. Raymond gave a death glare to Nick, but he ignored it. “No, sir, I mean, Nick. I will take a cab From outside.” I refused because I can see Raymond is not pleased. “No cab will be available from hearing. This place is the outskirt of the town.” Nick explained to me, and I was confused if I should take the offer or not.

“Don’t you worry Nick, I will drive her to her apartment. You get ready, Susan.” Raymond commanded me, walking towards his room. “But, Mr. Raymond….” I was going to refuse when he turned and came to me, “You can trust and rely on me” My heart was racing right now. I think I will get a heart attack. Nick was smiling brightly, and I am all red. He smiled and went back.

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Raymond and Susan were now driving towards her home. There was an awkward silence. Susan could not take it and started asking questions like, what the car costs, how he got those antiques, blah blah blah. He was smiling because of her nervousness.

Susan POV

 “Shall we play some music if you are feeling awkward?” Raymond asked. “How did you know? I couldn’t figure out what to say.” I confessed. “I know you. I can feel you”. My heart skipped a bit again. He played soft music, and I leaned back on my seat, enjoying the music, and I didn’t know when I was asleep.

Raymond’s POV

She was sleeping, and I am watching her. She is so beautiful and peaceful. Why am I feeling like this? If she is my cure, then how she radiated the energy?. It was as if she is cursed too. I need to dig out some more.

Will he be cured if she will be with him? Is it possible? Will my miserable condition be better? I was thinking of every sort of possibility. I want o admire the beautiful lady in front of me. I want to take care of her, but how? He is engaged, and more of all, he hasn’t told his true identity to her how she will react after hearing the truth.

I was drowning in my thoughts when the car stopped, and the driver said, “Sir, we are here.“ My bodyguard came and was about to open the door when I stopped him. I want to look at her some more. I want to capture her in my eyes. But after some time, her phone buzzed, but she was still asleep. I took it, and it was her mom.

“Susan. Ms. Susan, we are here.” I woke her up, and she looked at me while rubbing her eyes. She was looking so beautiful. “Oh, sorry, Mr. Raymond, I didn’t know when I slept. I think I am still exhausted. ” She collected her purse and moved out when my bodyguard opened the door.

“Will you mind coming to my house?” She asked me, but I am not ready to meet her parents yet. I first need to make our bond strong. “No, Ms. Susan, I have some work to attend, will plan this some other time,” I told her, and she smiled and greeted me. Then she went into her apartment, and I was looking her from her back till she disappeared in the lift.