Chapter 12
They drove back towards the city, each one silent but privately thinking a multitude of thoughts.
She, whilst basking in the warmth of their closeness, couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that She was rushing headlong out of one problem straight into another potential one. She also knew She liked him far too much to risk losing him.
Was all this some knee jerk reaction to the negativity in her life because of the boyfriend?
She shrugged off the thought before it embedded too deeply, reminding herself of how much She had missed Him those last few days, how she had longed for a glimpse of Him and how much everything felt incomplete without Him. More importantly, how much She had wanted those lips on hers just now.
No, this was no knee jerk reaction, She smiled to herself, She was with Him because it was what She wanted and needed.
She sank back further into the seat, whilst stealing a quick glance in His direction. He was focused ahead but his lips were curved in the tiniest of smiles as he remained caught up in his own world.
A thought clouded her mind - does He think I'm that easy? She knew everything was happening at whirlwind speed but then He was no stranger to her was He? It wasn't as if She didn't know Him...
Do you really know him?
"Hey, what's with the frown?" He asked softly
Unaware He too had been looking at her, She spoke quickly
"I hope you don't think I make a habit of this, you know, I mean, I'm not the sort of girl who jumps-"
"Relax will you??" He cut her midway so She was unable to finish
"If it helps, I'll tell you. I don't think you're a loose woman, and I'm pretty damn sure this isn't your regular activity for a Sunday night!"
She protested but couldn't help smiling
"Granted- its happening fast but then isn't that just because we've both reached the same place at the same time, want the same thing and trust each other enough to be honest?" He spoke sincerely and looked at her for confirmation
"Doesn't it bother you that its so soon after I split up with someone else? Aren't you worried I might be on the rebound or something?"
"Are you?"
"I don't think so"
"Neither do I."
"Is it as easy as that?"
"It is for me, and it was for you too a while back there!"
She felt herself go hotly red, but He quickly squeezed her hand to reassure her
"Don't think so much - your brain cell will tire and then you'll be useless ...Mind you,"He teased "your body is definitely useful..."
She knew he was making light of matters for her benefit but something kept niggling her, a doubt that despite everything going so smoothly, something terrible was going to happen.
Closing her eyes She leaned back and gave in to the sudden lethargy that was taking over her. The last few days had been manic...
The next time She opened her eyes She found herself outside her apartment block
"Oh my God," She yawned whilst stretching her limbs "I must have been out cold"
"You were," he replied "We went straight through a drive thru and you were out for the count. I just got a few things that should keep you going. C'mon - I'll take you up"
"No its OK, I'll manage just fine really," She spoke whilst opening the door but as She put her foot down She winced
"You done?" He looked at her, one eyebrow raised in amusement
"Good - now shut up and lean on me. I'll take you to the lift and then I'll come up with rest of the stuff."
She blinked her eyes slowly, resigned to Him and His will, as She hobbled into the building one arm around him and His arm around her protectively.
Once in her room She flopped down onto the sofa. He arrived shortly after, having gone back down to pick up the food from the car. Thoughtfully, he had put the latch down on her door so She would not need to get up.
She glanced quickly at her clock and noticed it it was almost 11pm.
The next day was a long shoot and the thought of an early start was depressing. She sank back into her sofa and closed her eyes again, still feeling really groggy.
"You should elevate your ankle as much as you can, " He said squatting beside her and taking her foot in his hands " and pop a painkiller after eating. We've got a really busy day tomorrow."
"You know. I'm really not hungry. I think I'd rather just sleep. I'm sorry after you went to the trouble -"
Lowering her foot, he put his hands up
"Its OK - you rest. Come on I'll take you -"
"You're not by any chance thinking of taking advantage of me are you," She said wearily
"it's just it'll be a bit boring for you if I'm out for the count. Nothing comes in between me and my sleep as you know"
"Understood. For tonight, you're safe, but I will make you pay"
He went towards her and effortlessly lifted her into his arms
"Direct me to your room Madam!"
"Happy to," She said whilst yawning "direct you and pay..."
He lay her down gently and pulled her covers over her. Her eyelids were semi closed as he looked at Her face, Her long jet black hair hair sprawled all around her, Her lips and chin still red and slightly swollen.
He smiled to himself. Who would have thought things would have turned out like this, when once it had seemed impossible.
He bent down and smoothing her hair away from her face brushed His lips lightly against Hers
"Sweet dreams," He whispered "I'll let myself out. See you tomorrow."
As He opened the door to leave, He noticed a parcel outside her door.
Funny, He thought, that wasn't there earlier?
He picked the box up which was wrapped up like a present and and addressed to her. There was no sender's address and it looked like it had been delivered by hand.
Afterwards He would remember that the thought flitted across his mind that fan mail and presents generally came to the studio. Maybe, he thought, its from her family or some friend and thought no more as he placed the strangely light parcel just inside her door then closed it shut and left.
He was just about to get back into his car when He was shocked to hear a loud bang and the sound of glass shattering
Edited by kEEnkEEn - 13 years ago
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