Destiny's Fusion

Brand New Start

It was quiet around the parking area as the night had taken over. He got out of the car and came around to open the door for me.“Where are we?" I asked. Something still worried me about this Richard. Could I trust him or not? Was the question because what happened with Raj back there had inclined me not to do so ever.I stared at the huge building and the posh area surrounding it with a beautiful garden and fountain in the middle. Was this a hotel again I suspected. "You still don't trust me, do you?" He asked sarcastically tilting his head lower to block my view and our eyes suddenly met for a brief moment. His blue orbs searched for trust in my jet black eyes but before they could, I quickly looked away. "It's never that easy to trust an unknown person." I replied unhappily. He scratched his chin and chuckled awkwardly. "Uh well, I won't disagree to that but as they say seeing is believing, Miss, let me show you where I'm taking you..and if you don't like it, you are free to leave I won't stop you, deal?" I simply nodded as I had no choice even if I did leave where would I go. What would I do in this unfamiliar city all alone. "Great then, follow me. In we go." He swung the car keys around his index finger and walked ahead while I slowly followed behind. We reached the threshold and doormen pulled the main door inward. "Welcome back, Mr. Wilson.”he said humbly. "Hey Charles.” Richard replied back and walked past him. I continued behind not looking at the doorman but I felt his gaze upon me atter all he was curious and who wouldn't be in such a situation,we entered the elevator and he pushed the button for 9th floor. We stood there side by side waiting for the elevator door to close but suddenly a dark hand with a skull tattoo in flames and huge golden bracelet around stopped the elevator from closing. “Ayyoo! What's crackin, Homie?.” The guy with casual-baggy Jeans and a sleeveless shirt walked in, he had a goatee & short Buzz cut. He wore a lot of silver chains and bandanna on his forehead which was tied at the back of his head.“Hey AJ. My man, whats up with you?!" They grabbed one another's hand like they were about to shake hands but instead used their arms to block their bodies. I moved aside as to give them space. "S'all good homie..s’all good." He replied back bobbing his head and I could see his yellow crooked teeths, he then reached to push the floor button where I was standing. I quickly took a step back and glared at him while covering myself with the jacket more tightly. I knew what he wanted to do but I won't let him touch me. He smirked at me in order to tell me indirectly 'that was a smart move' but I looked away.“Is this chick wit you, homie?" He whispered something to Richard but I couldn't hear it and Richard just nodded with a broad smile looking at me.

What are they talking about and why is Richard grinning stupidly at me.

"Whoa! you got a hot asian chick wit u my boy!' Richard chuckled.

“You think so.” He murmured back.

What are they saying. I can’t hear anything and why is this lift moving so slow.

I kept staring at the lit buttons as the lift moved at its own ridiculous pace.

“You know me, homie! I’ve got eyes like a hawk. She's got one finnnne booty and a great body. She’s the whole package yo!. Show her whose the man!" Richard burst into fits of laughter but he actually looked cute while laughing just like how my Raj used to laugh when I unknowingly messed up things but why is he laughing right now.

I frowned and stared at him but he didn't stop. The elevator door opened at 7th floor and AJ aka yellow teethed guy got out finally.

"I ain't jokin homie! I'd like a piece of that, just so you know I've got your back boy. Peace out!" He winked at Richard and pounded his chest twice,then made the "V" sign weirdly.

''Catch you later, AJ.” Richard replied back while catching his breath as the elevator door closed back up and I glared at him. His cheerful face quickly turned into a serious one and he cleared his throat standing properly beside me.

“Piece of what?! What did he say to you?" I asked bitterly.

“Trust me. You won’t like It so it’s better if we ignore what he said.” but I exactly knew what he wanted. He wanted me. It was quite visible through his hasty vulgar actions.

"By the way, I liked the way you held onto my jacket. It has never felt so loved before." He folded his arms and stared at me smugly with his piercing blue eyes.

I noticed the same and quickly let go of the jacket. What is wrong with me?

My hands which were now hanging below had got cold again so I squeezed them together and looked away at the elevator. Richard sighed. "Well, here we are.” The elevator opened and we stepped out into the hallyway.

"Come on!" Richard turned right and walked through the long hallway, he then stopped in front of the wooden door on the right.

I looked around the long hallway and it was creepy as there was pin-drop silence. He opened the door and walked inside but I stood there still. My legs were shaking. I was done facing surprises that actually caused only pain and regret.

"Come on in, we had a deal remember?!" he teasingly smiled. I sighed, I have dealt with betrayal before and I can do it again so I stepped inside with all my courage left in me, he switched on the lights and this time what I saw made me believe that the deal wasn't so bad after all.

"This is where I live. Welcome to my apartment."

The place was well furnished from ceiling to the floor with granite countertops surrounding the kitchen accommodated by red bar stools, the living room had a balcony with a shifting glass door, plasma tv attached to the wall and beautiful zebra striped cushions for velvet brown sofa and chairs including a black beanbag chair at the corner.

My gaze suddenly went to the empty pizzabox and socks hanging on the chair, with a single lonely shoe kicked off on the floor.

I further walked around the place and noticed a paper bag form made out of fast food packages tossed into the corner, next to the overflowing trash bin that looked like no one had taken it out for weeks.

"Uh. Just excuse the mess around.. because I'm out most of the time so cleaning and me don't gel up very well but we are trying our hardest." he chuckled jokingly.

"That’s okay. You have a nice place." I replied back with a genuine smile.

"What did I tell you? Seeing is believing, Roop. Glad you like it. Please make yourself at home anyways would you like something coke..coffee anything?"

He called me by my name for the first time. Roop. He didn't even make a mistake in pronouncing it. It just sounded perfect somehow through his lips as if my name was meant to be called by him.

"Hey, you alright?!" He asked as he saw me staring at him foolishly.

"Uh. No, nothing, thanks. I’m fine." I replied back rather awkwardly.

"Alright. I'll make one for me, then." He overlooked my awkwardness and poured the water into the coffee maker then placed the coffee pot on the warming plate and switched the machine on.

I took out the Jacket off of my shoulders, folded it properly and placed it on the chair.

"So you live here alone. What about your parents?" I asked suspiciously.

What if he is a psychopath as he is friends with that 'AJ' I should find out more about him.

“Na! they don't live here with me." He spoke as he watched the coffee brew inside the coffee pot. Does that mean they are divorced or dead. It could be, I assumed.

"Um. I'm sorry. I didn't know.." I mumbled looking away and he suddenly stopped.

"Did you just think.. that they are..” Richard looked at me oddly.

"You judge people and their lifestyle too fast, don't you?” He laughed quietly while removing the coffee filter away and pouring the black coffee in his ceramic mug which said 'DAMN I'M GOOD!' in bold black letters. Self-centered much.

"My parents aren't dead neither are they divorced if that's what you thought. It's just they don't live here, with me. That’s what I meant. Get it now?" He then took a sip of his hot coffee.

"They both are happily enjoying their old age in Hartford, Connecticut. It’s a 3hours ride from my place but it's been long since I visited them. Just.. you know, caught up in work and stuff. The last time I saw them was when I got my promotion. It was unbelievable. My whole family was here. Even the neighbors couldn't handle it." he smiled reminiscing those memories in his head.

"It was hell of a week.. with deadlines and crazy family drama." I smiled and quickly wiped away the teardrop from my eye that had suddenly escaped and trickled down my cheek.

“It’s good to have a loving family always their to support. You should visit them soon." I murmured weakly but he didn't say a word just watched me intently with a serious look on his face.

I won’t assume what he is thinking right now as I know it's how pathetic Hook and how big of a fool I'm to leave my family to build something that never was and never will be.

"You must be uncomfortable in those clothes. Um, you should get changed." With that said, he left the room and came back after few minutes.

“These are few of my clothes but I don't use them anymore because they have gotten shorter but I think they'll fit you perfectly. You should get out of those and try these on." He gestured them to me and I complied as I desperately needed to get out of the worn-out clothes.

"Bathroom?" I asked and he pointed me the way. "Straight then turn left."

I then took the clothes and headed towards the bathroom.

Richard's POV

Godammit Rich! Stop staring at her like an i***t everytime she talks. This is just not you, man!

I sighed heavily and ran a hand over my face but..but it’s too damn hard not to.. I mean she is so innocently pretty.. and..so.. beautiful.

Ah! Dammit! this is not good. I sipped the coffee again but it had turned cold.

"Just great!" I growled and poured it down the sink. Get a grip Richard!

Control your emotions or your gonna mess it all up with her.

I turned around and she stood there wearing my nike pullover shirt and jogging bottoms which still appeared loose for her so I couldn't see her feet as well as hands.

I couldn't help but smile at how adorable she looked in my clothes.

I could just hold her and kiss her right then and there.

My heartbeat suddenly increased and eyes got bigger in shock. What did I just..!

“I look stupid, don't I?" she asked honestly. Why would she think that?

I quickly straightened my posture and slipped my hands in jean's pocket.

"Well, um.. I would think otherwise. You look kinda cute.” I smiled genuinely.

She didn't expect I would say that so she looked at me with surprise and then looked at herself up- down.

“I guess it's anytime better than those revealing clothes I wore previously right? Thanks by the way." Her warm smile effected me with the strangest feeling that I had never felt before.

I couldn't understand why..afterall we just met few hours back but it was so strong and intense that scared me the most as I would loose myself completely in it without remorse..

“Uh. Is something wrong?" She asked all of a sudden as I had dazed idiotic expression on my face.

"Uh no. Nothing. Yo-You should get some sleep. You can sleep on my bed and I'll be here on the couch if you need anything just wake me up." She looked at me as if I had said something totally rude..

"No. I don't think that's right. This is your place, you should sleep in your room. I’ll be fine on the couch." Geez! that darn self righteous thing again. She is not different from other girls when it comes to being rigid and honest. I sighed tiredly.

"Okay. How about this? We sleep together.” She raised her eyebrows and glared at me badly.

"What..?" Oh s**t! you screwed it Rich.

"I'm sorry. I-I meant next to each other if.. that’s okay with you. No nonsense involved.” Oh no. She doesn't look happy but it’s not my fault that my heart and mind aren't having a great time being friends, how they used to before she entered my life.

"Sure. That’s fine by me." She replied plainly without taking any offence this time. Maybe because I could see her drowsy eyes and that she was too tired to think about where to sleep at this point.

"Great. You can go ahead then. Uh. I’ll just.. finish my coffee here and join you in few minutes." The last three words made me gasp and raised my heartbeat again. She didn't hear me as she had already left to go towards the bed room. I touched my chest and felt my rapidly beating heart.

What the hell's gotten into you?! Relax man! I told my heart. I knew It wouldn't answer me just beat crazily whenever I see her around. This was something new for me.. over which.. I hadn't found control yet and according to how things were happening I probably wouldn't in the future.