???…… Into
My World ……???
(She’s real)
Authoress FG…
CHAPTER 6 ~~
AUTHOR’S POV
Tristan placed his hand on his wai-st as he looked away.
“Layla do you have any idea where you are?” Tristan asked keeping his cool.
“Of course, I’m in your office. The least they can do is publish an article of me arriving before the day I fixed” Layla said with a shrug.
“You’ve seen me now. Go ahead before others get the news and I’m very busy as it stands” He said looking at his wristwatch.
“You’ve always been like this, pushing me away whenever I’m around. Well I don’t think that will work on me today, I actually came here to take you somewhere with me” Layla smiled and grabbed Tristan’s hand.
“What do you think you’re doing?” Tristan asked coldly as he refused to take a step.
“Why are you being so cold? You should be happy at least for seeing me right? It’s been years already” Layla said and Tristan bite his lower li-ps.
“What do you want exactly?” Tristan asked sarcastically shoving Layla’s hand.
“I want to spend sometime with you like old times. I’m back home after so long for being away and it feels like I’m on vacation right now” Layla said softly and Tristan shook his head.
“I want to feel bad for you but I’m too busy for that. For now, you should head home and take a cold bath and think straight. Tristan is no longer the silly boy you knew in highschool so get going now. I’m so busy as it stands” Tristan said waving at her walking out of the lobby, heading to the office.
What changed? Nothing really changed. I’m hoping to get a chance with you this time around. Layla you’ve got to work ha-rd, I don’t think Tristan has any woman in his life and there’s no way any girl will beat me to this. Layla said in her head before leaving for the reception room.
Tristan walked into the office then straight to his desk.
“Tristan, you’ve got eyes for good things. I heard Layla drove down here just to meet with you. You’re still friends right? I can’t believe your conversation was going to be this short” Max said and Tristan shook his head as he went back on the article he was typing.
“Why are you being quiet? Did something really happen between you two?” Max asked curiously and Tristan turned to him tiredly.
“What do you mean?”
“Everyone knows about this, that you went out with Layla. Why did you break up with her?” Max asked and other employees stopped what they were doing as they eavesdrop to their conversation.
“Who spread such ridiculous rumor when everyone knows who I’m into. There’s no way my taste in women will ever change so stop spreading unreasonable rumors. Layla and I only attended same highschool and we weren’t even friends then” Tristan protested.
“It seems like he’s saying the truth but I don’t that’s the case for Layla. She’s got that beautiful smile whenever Tristan’s around” Some employees mumbled to themselves.
I’ve got eyes only on Deena but why do they keep confusing themselves about that. Tristan said in his head with a hiss.
FLASHBACK ***
Twelve years ago.
Tristan went to watch the automobile racing for the nationals.
“Deena!” Tristan cheered from far away as he watched Deena discussing with her team mates with a wide smile on her face.
“She has such a beautiful smile” Tristan uttered grinning from ear to ear and took a photo of Deena but someone snatched his phone from behind.
“I had no idea you were into automobile racing as well. Whose team are you on? Are you here to cheer for me?” Layla asked jovially and she scrolled throu-ghhis phone.
“Why are you taking photos of my teammates? You’re really here to cheer for me” Layla said smiling widely and suddenly she saw Deena’s photo on his phone and Tristan snatched his phone.
“It’s inappropriate to go throu-ghpeople’s phone like that” Tristan said with a frown.
“We’re clas-smates but why are you acting like we’re strangers”
“We’re clas-smates but we’re not friends so I don’t see any reason why I should be polite” Tristan said coldly.
“Anyways who are you cheering for today?” Layla asked excitedly.
“Deena Gu, she’s one of your teammates right?” Tristan asked with a smile.
“Huh!” Layla gasped and suddenly the emergency nurses rushed to sp-ot Deena was.
“What’s going on there?” Tristan asked curiously and he saw Deena laying on the ground sobbing.
“Oh my goodness, I think something happened to Deena” Tristan gasped about to run to her but Layla grabbed his arm stopping him from going.
“You’re just a fan, you can’t be allowed close to her and the nurses will do their job” Layla said holding him back.
Tristan watched the reporters taking photos of everything going on. They were the only ones closer to Deena than he was.
I will be a reporter some day in the future. I will watch her from a distance but still be close to her. Tristan said in his mind with determination as he felt bad for Deena.
****
Layla drove back home.
“You just got to china and you went where exactly? Do you think you came back for a vacation? You’re back to this country to pursue a bigger goal so get your act together” Layla’s dad( Micheal) yelled and Layla rolled her eyes.
“I’m trying to keep this dream going so please can you give me a break. I nee-d some time for myself as well” Layla said arrogantly and left for her room.
“Layla get back here, I’m not done talking” Michael yelled but Layla ignored him.
She got to her room and freshened up. A call came on her phone and it’s Evan calling.
“Why’s he calling me?” Layla questioned as she took the call sluggishly.
“Hello, what’s the call for?” She asked sarcastically.
“I’ve got some news for you” Evan said with a sm-irk and Layla smiled then sat on her bed.
“Its better be worth it” Layla said with a malicious smile.
“Your cousin ran away from home and nobody knows about it and worse of it all, your uncle isn’t looking for her? Isn’t that heartless of him” Evan laughed.
“I don’t think he’s heartless for not looking for her. She ran away on her free will and this is one amazing news, thank you for this. I’ve got something to keep the family busy with for the rest of the week” Layla smi-rked.
“What do you mean?” Evan asked a bit confused.
“Nothing really and thanks for this. Bye and don’t call me unless it’s something serious” Layla said sarcastically and hung up.
“This is the use of keeping dimwit friends like him” Layla said with a half smile.
I don’t want to get an earful from either of my parents so I think this news will keep them busy for sometime while I look for ways to enjoy my stay here with Tristan. Layla uttered in her head.
****
Deena couldn’t stay home all day so she went out for a walk to get some fresh air.
Deena dipped her hands into her hoodie pockets enjoying the night view of the street.
Ryan was driving to a friend’s place when saw Deena’s back.
“She definitely looks like Deena” Ryan uttered looking at the side mirror.
He drove past her and saw her face clearly on the side mirror. Swiftly he packed his car at the road side.
“Deena!” Ryan called out as he came out of his car.
“Who’s calling me?” Deena questioned and her eyes landed on Ryan who was walking towards her and she turned around.
“What’s he doing here?” Deena Gr0-ned as she increa-sed her speed and suddenly began to run and Ryan ran behind her.
“Deena stop running, I know it’s you” Ryan shouted but Deena kept on running.
She ran into a dark corner and bent down next to a trash bin.
“Deena I know you’re here somewhere but if you’re avoiding me intentionally then I won’t bother you, I just came here to let you we’re all worried about you. I’m hoping you come back home as soon as possible because the internationals you always dreamed of competing will be taking place soon. Deena please come back home, we all miss you. I miss you” Ryan said softly.
I would love to go back as well but the pressure at home is too much for me to bear. I’m sorry I can’t go back home yet. Deena said in her mind sadly as she waited patiently for Ryan to leave.
“I will take my leave now so you don’t have to keep on staying inside the dark, you don’t like dark places” Ryan reminded then turned around to leave and Deena felt something creepy walking around her.
Why did he have to say that now of all times. Deena said in her head as fear gripped her and she felt like the creepy thing stepped on her leg.
“Ahhhh!” Deena screamed running out of the dark place and Ryan chuckled.
“Please help me, I think something very creepy is walking on my legs” Deena screamed with her eyes closed in fear with her finger pointing at her leg.
Ryan bend over to her legs and placed his hand on the leg Deena’s pointing.
“Do you see anything there?” Deena asked in fear.
Ryan caressed her legs gently.
She still has beautiful legs as well. I’m glad nothing happened to them. Ryan said in his head with a smile.
“Have you seen it?” Deena asked slowly with her eyes closed.
“It’s just a watermelon seed” Ryan said and Deena opened her eyes with a sigh of relief.
“You’re such a scary cat” Ryan teased and Deena pouted.
“I’m glad you’re safe. You scared the hell out of me, never in the world did I ever think you would do something like this but how are you doing? Where are you staying currently?” Ryan threw in.
I can’t tell Ryan where I live. Deena said in her head.
“Deena you have to take me to where you’re staying. I insist, else I will call aunty over after all she’s dying to see you” Ryan cut in and Deena looked at him.
“Why are you threatening me? I didn’t commit any hu-ge crime so why are you making it sound like I’m some highschool girl who ran away from home” Deena said slowly and Ryan placed his hand on her shoulders.
“We’re best friends. Besties don’t hide anything from each other. Let’s go, I will drive you home” Ryan smiled.
“That won’t be necessary because it’s not far from here” Deena said tiredly.
Ryan walked to Tristan’s building with Deena.
“We’re here. I’m currently squ-atting with a friend of mine”
Tristan just got back from work, he was about going in when he saw Deena with Ryan’s hand on her shoulders and his eyes wide-ned in jealousy as he furrowed his eyebrows.
“Who on earth is that je-rk? Why’s his hand on her shoulders” Tristan uttered out in jealousy as he clenched his fist.
TBC…
Why do I have the feeling Ryan doesn’t see Deena as just a friend ?