Chapter 5
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Mathew P. O. V
" Thank you for the ride" I said as he stops car in front of my small office its weird that someone I just meet not more than 24hours ago is here with me
"No problem " He just smiled we sit in front of my office I really not know how should I act.
"Hmmm.. Do you want to come and see my office? " I asked not knowing really what to say just want to easy that awkwardness.
"You sure!! " He just asked instantly.
"Yeah! I'm mean since you are going to be my teacher I want you to know everything " I explain
"that sounds right "he agreed
we get out of his car we took elevator to second floor where my office is This building just contain Two floor .
As the elevator door opened we walk out.
"Why its empty " he asked looking around empty office
"today is Sunday "
Harrison P. O. V
Everything was little bright walls were white and there were black abstract on them .
There were only five cabins Each table contain two computers.
I walk further inside there was meeting room that contains one large glass table and ten chairs wall was decorated with different motivation quotes.
"Where do you work "I asked wanting to see where he works
"Come I'll show you " he said as he walked back to where we came from where I miss the door he open door and walked in I follow him inside.
His office was different Walls, wall on right side were painted gray few paintings are hanging ,on left wall There was build in bookshelves which was filled with computer coding books and some other programs books and wall in front there was large desk with 3 monitors on it and there were few files. And the wall of door was one way mirror which gives him full view of his office. There was sofa and table for meeting.
"Nice I like it" I comment as I turn towards him, He smiles this is first time I have seen him actually smiling.
"I'll take my luggage as soon as I find myself place " he suddenly comment
"Where you want to go"I ask because I know he has nowhere to go.
"I'm thinking taking room somewhere close " he said looking down
"close would be nice since you don't have the car " I stated the fact
"Yeah.. Somewhere close so that it won't be much hustle for me to go back and forth all day long."
" Just like my house " I comment
"just like your house But I can't afford that " he as look at his shoes I took few steps towards him, enough to Tower him I put my index finger under his chin and lift his face up until he looked me in the eyes
"I have an offer for you " I whisper without taking my eyes off him
He immediately takes step back his ears suddenly turn red. I chuckle.
" How many offers do you have for me" He Shutters I walk back to sofa he followed me back
"just one more offer for today" I said
"OK what your offer " He asked
"You have seen my place Right? "I question he just nods.
" Why don't you live with me "
"what No? " He answers suddenly
"Why Not " I don't like the answer he gave me I want him to accept it
"I can't do that I don't want to be a burden on you "
"you will not be burden to me"I stress
"I don't think it will be right for me to stay with you?"
"What's there to be right or wrong? "
" Its just that..... "
"Oh I get that, We just meet and you don't trust me at all? "
"No it's not that ...."
"Then you don't trust me even after knowing who Am I "
"No it's Not that its just.... "
"It's okay You don't trust me all I wanted to be your helper that but I guess you don't want me " I said making sure I look miserable I can see guilt on his face.
I stood And walk slowly towards the door
"I want you " His words stopped me all of a sudden I turn back to him He is look at me anxious
"Really? "I said knowing that he is trapped finally.
" I want you to help me and... "He stopped
"and" I encourage him
"And I'll stay with you " he finally said I let go of the breath I don't know I was holding.
"Good"
"But I have one condition "
"I'm all ears"
"I'll be your tenant "
"I don't get it what "
"I'll pay the rent " He stated.
"Okay , I should get going now " Anything that make him stay by my side
"Okay, I'll walk you out "
I don't normally let people walk me out but I let him, so I can spend few more minutes with him. In the elevator, we didn't talk we were at the door.
"Oh my god what happened to you " I hear girl's voice before she came into view , She directly went to Mathew without hesitation she touches his cheeks and check on his wounds. Is she his girlfriend she pretty, Tall, curved long hair type of girl Guys like Mathew will like? Two guys came after he all look at him they don't pay any attention to me.
They look at me Girl and its good they don't he recognize me, but I was wrong
"Nothing "he said as He removes her hands
"You brothers bully you again? "
"Who are You? I have never seen You around? Your new friend " that girl ask me looking at me up and down.
You look familiar " said to me
"This is my friend Harrison " Mathew said as he introduced me to his friends.
"Ohh hooo..... You are Zoro " he said excited.
" What " he replied in shocked then turn towards me look at me properly
"He is the legendary Gamer Zoro " he almost screamed
" Oh my I can't believe " guy in red shirt said
"Can I shake hands with you I'm your huge fan " I look at Mathew he's looking at me worried about my reaction Since they are his friends I'll be nice to them.
"umm.. Why Not " I said as I extend my hand to him.
"This is my friends I told You about This is Jackson this is Samantha and this is Mike"
" How did you become friends" she asked me
" I'll tell you guys everything later " MATTHEW said as he nags me to walk out with him
" I'll walk you out " He said to me
" I'll see you guys around " I said to them as I walk out with Mathew they disappear into building
"Your friends care about you "
"Specially your girlfriend " I said bitterly
"Girlfriend? oh Samantha she's not my girlfriend just my good friend " he clarified I sigh in relieve
"yeah " he said as he looks down at his shoes again I don't know why he gets so intimate by me
"what time will you be free "
"today is Sunday, so I wouldn't work late, so I'll be free around six "
"okay than I'll pick you up " I said as I muffle his hair
"Why? I can go by myself "
"what do you mean Why don't you want to start your training ?"
"Oh are we starting from today"
"yes"
"see you tonight " I said as I sit in my car...
..............
On my way to training house all I could think about Mathew. What is his story that he live like that what happened to him. And why I'm bother by him. Maybe because I see him as fragile kid who is in need of protection.
Boss" Voice break my trail of thoughts
" What " I look up to voice My manager was staring at me looking worried
"You have to take test of speed for upcoming game " He reminds me
"its already time "
"yes"
"I'll be out in a minute " I said He left I took deep breath.
Day went by in haze By the time I was finish It was already six thirty ..
Shit I'm late he must be waiting for me.
I drive as fast as I can I'm stupid I should have exchange numbers with him.
His office area is Quite decent there were many shops good place for start up business but not very good for some kid to stay alone there I just hope his friends stay with him until I get there.
As I turn To his office Road I see him standing outside his office . I stop in front of him as
He came to road as the car stop .
"I'm so sorry " I said as soon as he gets into the car.
"It's okay ,I thought you forgot " He said looking down.
"I can never forget about you " I said as I start car to drive
"thank you "he Smiles
"how was your day "
"I was... " Gurgling Sound cut him off .
"You are hungry ,huh"
"yeah"
"what did you have for lunch "
"I was busy, so I didn't get a chance to eat " he murmured
"You haven't eaten anything all day"
He just shook his head. "Seriously? That's why you are so thin you need to feed yourself In the order to work hard I know really nice place to eat I'll take you there "
"okay " he smiles
" So tell me about yourself "I said as soon as we seated in this nice restaurant.
I want to know him better he stares at his knotted fingers
I realize that he has habit of knotting his fingers when he is uncomfortable .
"Or maybe I'll tell you about myself first " I question him
he nods excitingly"yes"
"I'm thirty-three years old I used to be a game player in national team. but I retire five years ago and Found Training Center we have won many championships "
"Why did you quit. I mean On the internet they say you just retire at the peak of your career but No one know why "
"So you did research on me "
"Not research, But everyone from E-sport know that much about you, You are legend in this industry " He said proudly
I chuckled. But don't know how to answer I should just be honest be with him If I Want him to trust me. I took deep breath.
"I had an accident In which I injured my Right hand I was Usable to use my hand for almost one year. "I told the truth
"Oh my god "
"Yeah that why I had to quit And hide this from Media. " I complete the story we stay silent for few minutes We were both unable to speak this is the first time I told someone voluntary.
"Do you want to know what I did today" He said trying to change the mood.
I nod Allowing him to change the mood I don't want him to be sad.
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