Destiny's Fusion

Rude Boy awakening

I opened my eyes slowly as the morning rays of sun entered through the window and lit the whole room..

I got up lazily..and smiled inwardly as I stretched out my arms...

It’s a beautiful day isn't it?! my heart strangely felt light and more relaxed now..

but then my mind recollected what had happened last night and my grogginess instantly vanished ..

did we hug? Ohgod we hugged!..thought of being so close to Richard left me all flustered..my heart just wouldn't stop bungee-jumping..

I poked my head out of the room to look around but there was no other sound except of my own rapidly beating heart but then I realized I had overslept and Richard had already left for work..

I quickly got into the bathroom and took a shower, my stomach grumbled as I changed into his loose t-shirt and trouser..

I then walked over to the fridge to make something for myself but my eyes instead found a plate that had a neatly cut sandwich and glass of juice beside it including a note tucked beneath it..

I picked it up and read over

(Hey..I know what you’re thinking but I had a fairly good reason for not waking you up..you needed the rest :) so thank me once I get home..I’m not around so you know where I could be, your breakfast's served so enjoy it and my phone's with me because we both know the plan didn't work the last time I tried :p see you soon)

my lips curved up into a smile as I re-read the whole thing again..his writing wasn't bad either,

it seemed as if he had thought too much before scribbling all this on a piece of paper but still it made my heart flutter distinctively..

I then smiling on my own like a clown, made myself comfortable on the couch in front of the television with the plate and flipped through the channels as I satisfied my hungry stomach

Richard's Pov

By now she must have read the note that I kept.. it must have looked dumb to her like some school kid writing to her mum..why did I even write that,she would have noticed the plate anyways..

I just keep messing up my image don't I?..

But last night..it just felt right.. I can't believe we were so close..that feeling..

it was too strong..all that it makes me think about is her..

what’s happening to me..

"You shouldn't be thinking about me when you’re at work.. Mr Wilson"

my eyes shot up as I saw Roop's reflection on the window I was staring at, she snickered at my helpless face as I contemplated what particularly my heart was visualizing

"Would you hug me again if I asked you to?" I quickly turned around but then I saw nothing..

no Roop nothing..it wasn't real,just that nameless feeling consuming me all up again...

as disturbingly stupid it looked I couldn't control it.. Even if I tried i didn't know how to..

"Hey! you alright man?" I looked up and saw jefferson walk into my cabin..

"Yeah! I'm fine jeff..need something?" I sighed and turned my attention to the pile of work I had

"Nah..not exactly, just looking out for my old pal Richie" he smirked as he bent on my desk so that I would look at his sleazy face

"looking out for me? That’s something new..what do you want jeff.. really?" I emphasized as I looked over files I had to work on

"Introduction.." I looked at him confusedly

"what?! Look jeff, I have work to do so just..." I really didn't want to deal with his crap filled questions

"Look man..I’m just asking for an intro with that chick you've been hanging around with" he blurted out smugly..

CHICK..I hated that word, being a guy still i hated it,what if the entire female population started calling us Roosters or worse than that..wait a minute..is he talking about..

"were you spying on me jefferson Dailey?!" I stood up from my seat and glared at him..

"Hey! relax man..it’s called coincidence..in that hotel I saw you with her..cute stuff I'd say..so you guys like dating or just friends with benefits?" my eyes didn't leave his as my hands turned into fist

"Tell me something jeff ,are you on a desperate mission of pissing me off because you do it brilliantly every single time.." he smirked proudly unfazed by my agitated look

"That means both! you lucky dog!" he grinned unashamedly

"Not everyone is as kinky as you Jeff so get over it" I huffed and sat back into my seat

"I agree but you also can't deny the fact that we are men with insuppressible urges like a wild gorilla who hasn't had.." he explained as if I wanted to hear it all

"Get out Jeff! Or I’ll throw you outta my cabin" I spoke up stiffly as anger protruded through my words

"You wouldn't and you can’t because now, even I can spill the beans about your little rendezvous with that chick so you see pal, we're even now.." he smirked devilishly and that popped open my temper lid

"Firstly I’m not your pal, I never was..secondly I seriously don't give a s**t about what you think or say out there..get it? Now leave jeff.."

he stared at me vindictively for a few seconds but then walked away, I sighed and brushed my hand through my hairs as if it would calm me down but nothing happened, I was boiling like a fullblown volcano,reputation was a least bit of my concern than the word 'CHICK' he used for Roop, how did I get so sensitive,

Dammit this is just stupid, I looked over my work and got back to it as I needed distraction from all that I saw and felt..

Roop's POV

I sprinkled some salt and then tasted it again

"Mm perfect.." I smiled proudly

"I thought its Mrs green baking a pot pie or something. What you cooking there?" I turned around and saw Richard staring at me with a bright smile

"you’re back.. By the way it’s called rich n creamy tomato soup..How was the day?" I asked

"ah same old, nothing new..work, work and more work..you know by cooking such good smelling food you are gonna make people wonder what’s actually happening in my apartment.." he came around and leaned against the counter

"you could always say you hired a new cook and she likes experimenting.." I smiled cheekily

"Yeah and I lock her everyday as I go to work..that’s not creepy at all" he eyed me with a big grin and I just smiled as I poured the Hot soup in the bowl,

I again glanced at him and he was still staring at me with a smile

"How are you doing, Roop?" he asked softly

"with my hands, Richard" I said sarcastically as I wiggled the spoon in front of him

"Roop..I’m serious..you feeling better?" his voice and eyes clearly showed his concern to which I couldn't lie,I sighed and stared at the boiling soup

"it’s.. not something I’ll get over so soon Richard..but I’m trying and it’s all because of you.. So really thank you for being there for me.." I then looked into his blue eyes with more trust than ever

"uhh okey, so is this where I say don't worry princess, I’ll always be there for you until death do us apart?" he grinned funnily

"No..this where you tell me I should be an actress because I just made both of us feel like we are in a movie" Richard laughed cheerfully and so did I

"Now please do the honors or my invention will go cold" I extended my hands with the plate and he took it

"as you say mademoiselle.." just as he walked over to the couch the door bell rang , we looked at each other alarmingly but then Richard gestured 'let me handle this' he then walked over to the door and looked through the keyhole, my heart bounced with panic as I stood there stonelike, Richard sighed deeply as he bumped his head on the door, I couldn't make out anything from his behaviour

"what happe..." I then heard a loud womanly voice from the other side

"Richard, I know you're in there so open up! Don't tempt me to be louder than this!"

ohmygod! It’s her, what is she doing here but before I could say wait, Richard had already opened the door

"wisely done.." she smirked seductively at Richard then stepped into the apartment, her goldenish one piece dress looked even more shorter than the last one with huge pencil heels as if she wasn't tall enough already,

"I can see, your new maid is still hanging onto your clothes..tsk tsk tsk..poor thing" I gasped as she gave me the cold unfriendly stare.

"Well, the place looks changed and oddily nice from what I had been seeing the past 2years, I have to say Richard your maid's quite talented, what else exactly, is she good at?" why is she saying things like that to him, trying to provoke him

"Everything except talking crap.." Richard replied plainly as he continued to glare at her, my face moved like a tennis ball from left to right as I stared at both of them, what’s this tension brewing between them, and as usual the awkwardly prevailing silence made me blurt out

"uh mam! Would you like some soup?" great now I was talking like a maid

"No, she won't coz she is leaving.. right now!" Richard spoke strictly showing her the way out

"yes..why not! I'd love some soup while Richie the hot head here, gets dressed"

"get dressed? For what?" Richard retorted

"I knew you would forget..Ethan wouldn't like that, you know, after all you were the one who forced him to go for the interview" Richard shut the door and kept the plate aside

"He got the job at bloomberg?" Richard looked at her in amazement

"yes..He sure did, that too the one he wanted, as an analyst" she spoke as she sipped the soup I gave her,

"and why do I get to hear this from you?" Richard folded his arms

"Because I have much free time for friends unlike you, now please, get dressed" Richard looked at me and I nodded gesturing him that he should,

I knew he was concerned about me being all alone again, but I know i'll be fine..Richard after few minutes came back wearing a casual white tshirt & black jeans

"Why are you still here?" Richard asked as he looked at her unhappily and so did she

"because Ethan asked me to check up on you and I know you wouldn't let me drive you to his place, so instead I’m coming with you" she smiled prettily blinking her eyelids and Richard sighed

"well, go on then, what are you waiting for? my car's not gonna magically come up here to pick you up.." she stood up angrily and walked out of the apartment.

"you don't look nice when you're rude, you know that" I spoke up and Richard laughed

"Some people specifically Camilla deserve my rudeness..Roop"

"But why her?" I asked simply

"I don't like her.Period! I dont like the way she talks about you which I feel, you should be angry about but instead you're concerned?" I searched for words as I stared back at him

"ah let’s not talk about this, how do I look?" Richard turned around funnily

"You look great.." I chuckled

"I wouldn't be going if it weren't for Ethan, it’s just that, he wouldn't like it if I didn't show up.." Richard spoke sincerely

"I totally understand..now hurry up and go.." I smiled

"i'll be back soon okay.. You need anything?" he asked hurriedly as we walked towards the door

"yes! I need you to go now and have fun!" I literally pushed him out of the door

"Hey but I didn't get to have the soup!" Richard tried to come in but I didn't let him

"have it once you're back, now go!" I pulled the door to close it up but Richard didn't let me

"one more thing.." he whispered as he came close and suddenly kissed me on the forehead, it took me a moment to grasp what had just happened but when I did, it was over all too soon, it felt as if he didn't want to let go, I stared back but words didn't come out..he watched me as I slowly closed the door on him, I didn't want to but I had to,

I closed my eyes and sat down near the door, what's happening..

I shouldn't be feeling like this..was I lying then, when I said I would be fine,

Richard had become my selfish need to forget my past but now I knew it was more than that, what I felt for him, it dawned on me when I felt all alone in his apartment without him beside me..

Richard's PoV

Roop...I still leaned against the door hoping I wouldn't have to go..

just hoping she would open up the door and ask me why did I do that, because it would be so much easier, then to keep it all in..that kiss..it just happened,

my heart pulled me towards her, I had no control over it and the sensation of her skin still lingered on my lips as I felt them..

"Seems like the maid has quite an effect on you" and reality rudely stepped in the way telling me to wake up as Camilla stared at me with folded arms

"You were supposed to stay glued in the car" I spoke as I walked past her to the elevator and she followed immediately

"there's something more to it..isn’t it?" I stayed silent hoping she would stop talking

"if she isn't the maid then why is she living with you?" Camilla continued her pestering..

god Ethan! is this the price I have to pay for not picking up your calls.

"haven't you ever heard of the phrase-live and let live?" she narrowed her eyes

"Not funny Richard..you should have thought of that before making out with me..now spill!" just kill me right now or her..anything I requested God..

"Seriously Camilla..just drop it alright?..even if there's nothing to it..'us' you see, na-ah! never happening again.." I waited as we got in my car but no other question came my way so I smiled satisfactorily as my words had finally put a cork to her vicious mouth, we then headed towards Ethan's place..

Roop's inevitable past was safe with me. I wouldn't let anyone use it against her..If that happens, I would gladly take up the role of a badass because hurting her would eventually mean dealing with me...