Her Burning Lover

THE CALL

That night Susan and Raymond were anxious. Susan was apprehensive because of someone following her, but Raymond was concerned because he has just started a new relationship with Susan. After some time, Gary came to the office. Raymond was waiting outside because he even doubted that Susan was stressed. Raymond saw Gary. He didn’t like that boy maybe because he is the one closest to Susan.

Susan’s POV

I was looking out of the window. The window will give the scene of the side of the building, not the front. I can feel that someone was there, but I couldn’t see him. “Who is there?” I asked when someone opened the door of the department. “Hey, Relax, I am here,” Gary replied to me. I can recognize his voice.

I ran to him, hugging him tightly. “Oh monkey, thank you for calling. I can’t see anyone, but I can feel that I am being followed.” He pulled me softly and told, “ya, even the security guards could not find anyone.” I nodded. Meanwhile, my phone rang, and I went to check. It was Raymond.

Raymond’s POV

I was sitting in the car. I want to wait for her, as my conscience was telling me that I should wait for her. I saw a bike pulling at the entrance of the building. I took a better look when I realized it is Gary.

The temperature of my body was increasing, mainly my blood pressure. Why is he here this late? I don’t like him being near Susan. He went inside the door, talked to the security guard, and went in. I think he has gone to meet Susan, but why?

I wanted to call her, but she may get disturbed from my call as Michel has given her a lot of work. But I need to know why Gary is here. Shall I call her or go to her. I was in a battle of thoughts.

After some time, I called her. “Hello.” A mesmerizing voice came from the other side. Soon I heard her voice; I cooled down. “Hello, are your work done?” I wanted to start a topic. “No, Mr. Raymond, It will take some time.” “Ok, call me when you are done. I will pick you up.” I insisted.

“No, no, Gary is here. He will help me with work, and we will go back when the work is done.” She told me the truth and explained why she had asked Gary to come. “Okay, as you wish. As we are new friends, I want to spend some time with you. If you are fine with it, call me when you are free.” She promised to call me, and we hung up.

I still didn’t want to go back. I dialed a number and asked Sam to find if anyone is following us. Then I slept in the car.

They finished all the work together and got out of the office. Gary went to the parking lot to get the bike while Susan was waiting for him standing in front of the office entrance.

She was stretching to ease some pulled muscles, and while doing that, she noticed my car standing on the other side of the road. “Mr. Raymond, what are you doing here this early?” She approached me to confirm. I was sleepy, so I gave her a bemused smile. “Hello, Susan. I was about to go home when I thought it would not be safe to leave you alone. So I thought to stay.” I told her and came out of the car. “You should have called me or come inside the office. There is nothing to worry, by the way.” I didn’t want to respond to her query, so I changed the topic.

“Do you want me to drop you at the apartment?” I asked her while signaling her to sit in the car. While we were talking, ‘pimp,’ Gary came and stood in front of us with his bike. “Hello, Mr. Raymond,” he gave me a sour greeting. “Hello, Mr. Gary.” “What are you doing here so early? Were you here from the last night?” He gave me an evil smile. I hate this man? Why he always come between Susan and me? I didn’t want Gary to be near Susan.

“Shall we go?” Gary asked Susan. “We should go now, Mr. Raymond. You should go back and take some rest. And please don’t do this to me. I will be in debt for your kindness.” “OK. You can go now.” She went back when my phone rang. “I will be back. Make sure nothing happens again like that.” I walked inside the car when Susan rode the bike. I hated that side. When I make her mine, I will not allow Gary to meet her in private or even touch her. I started my engine and raced my car towards my company.

Susan's POV

I was so tired of the work. My whole body is aching, and especially my neck muscles are stiff. Stretching it a bit will give some relief so I was doing the same while waiting for Gary to come. Suddenly I saw a car on the other side of the road. ‘Mr. Raymond? What is he doing here? Did he not leave last night? Did he stay because of my call?’ There were many questions in my mind, and with all those, I approached the car to shoot them on Mr. Raymond.

“Mr. Raymond, what are you doing here this early?” I asked him. He came out of the car and gave me a dizzy smile, which clearly stated that he didn’t sleep last night. He explained to me his point.

At that time, Gary came, and we decided on the part when his phone rang. I looked at him. I don’t know who it was or what he has told, and there was a very dark emotion on his face. I have never seen that emotion. It was as if his one look would burn everything and everyone in front of him.

As soon as he hung up, he marched towards the driver seat and started the engine. He looked at me, but his emotion even became darker. I don’t know what he was thinking.

His car went towards his company, and we moved towards our house, both in opposite directions. I reached home. When I came down the bike and gave Gary back his helmet, he gave me a severe glare. “What happened?” I frowned. “Why have you gone with that rich brat? Do you have feelings for him?” He was angry, furious.

 “Are you mad? He is out of my league and, most importantly, engaged. How can I love him? We are just friends. He has a minimal friend circle, and he only makes friends when he likes their company.” I explained to him softly, not to provoke him much. He was always possessive about me. It was sometimes suffocating, but I like this type of friendship.

“Ok, go back and take some rest. I will call you later.” He told and rode towards his house. I went into my apartment.  I knew dad was in the shop, so I searched for mom. She was writing. I knocked her door to inform that I am back and will meet later. She nodded. I took a hot bath, ate breakfast, and went to my room to sleep. I thought, who called him? Why he reacted like that and remembering all that, I dozed off.

Author’s narration

Raymond reached his office. I went to the room set for him, which was exactly like his bedroom. He changed his attire and went again to the office room.

Raymond’s POV

“Sam. Come in.” Sam came within seconds as if he was waiting for his order. “Give me the report and tell me every detail.” He asked Sam while looking towards the report. “There were two people following you yesterday. One is Miss Michel. She was following you from the launch party. But she went back when you both reached the office back. The second one is…” Sam shook his head and stood like a statue.

“Who was the second one? “ I asked with a cold voice. “I don’t know the second one, sir, but he looked dangerous because even your bodyguards couldn’t spot him. He was acting as if he knew where you will go and what you will do.” As soon as I heard that, I knew who he is and I know what he is doing that for.

While I was lost in my thoughts, my phone rang.  “I knew you were waiting for my call. How can I upset you? By the way, I heard you got your cure, brother. I hope this will work this time.” I knew what he is thinking. By his words, my heartbeat stopped for a while because now Susan is in danger.