It was a heavy day and we had a board meeting, plus I don't know what happened, but when I reached there was a huge crowd.
All my colleagues were asking about the River. It's like I was giving an interview on a news channel.
"What does he look like?"
"Is he handsome in appearance?"
"What is his diet?"
"Is he soft or hard?"
"Did you take any pictures with him?"
And all
I was so tired because I had to repeat the words to everyone"I DON'T KNOW"
Even my boss was a big fan of him, when he called me at the office, I thought I was being fired, or maybe they caught my mistake in the script. It turned out that he wanted an autograph from him.
How come I have been assigned to a company filled with children? I mean, they were all so childish.
For the first time in my life, I felt like I was being popular, even the people I didn't know or had never heard of came towards me and began to have conversations.
Even though the target was to get to know about River Czech Meadows indirectly. Nobody came to work but for River, everybody was up.
Then I ordered dinner online because I felt too lazy to cook, I know it's another excuse, but, commonly, nobody has the energy to work after returning from the office.
I lay on the sofa feeling bored, it wasn't that much, but after I met River, I only craved for him because I knew he could fill the happiness within the loneliness.
Just then, the door knocked. I opened it and gasped.
"What are you doing?" I saw him holding my parcel and also some letters obviously unpaid bills.
"You didn't reply to my messages, so I came here!"
"So, do you have a part-time job?" I signalled him to come in.
He stepped forward, keeping the parcel near the table, and cornered me to the other side of the door while closing the door from behind.
"I missed you", he whispered, bending over and trying to kiss me.
Ding-ding-ding
His phone rang and then he cursed under his breath. "I will be right back!" He said and went over the tiny balcony.
I sighed and couldn't help but blush; he didn't know I was so happy to have him near.
Just then, I sat on the sofa, he came after a few minutes, and then I went into the kitchen bringing a glass of water for him.
I bought it with a tray and placed it on the table. Then I began to look over the letters and then paid the rent, and then the electricity bills.
I had requested him for an advance so that I could pay my bills. I felt him taking water but stopped.
He was staring at something, and then I turned towards the table. I saw him looking at the black envelope.
"Maybe another bill!" I broke the silence.
"You sure?" He asked me.
"I only get bills as a letter and nothing!" I turned towards him. I could feel him still being doubtful so I took the envelope and began to open it.
It felt heavy maybe old bills but then I opened it and
I WAS SHOCKED
I MEAN
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!
He snatched the envelope from me. For the first time, I was terrified of anything. I felt like locking myself up and wanted to stay forever.
I heard River calling someone saying
"Send me the details of this person sending this type of envelope!"
I heard his voice, but it was too low, and a beep sound echoed in my mind. Just then I turned around and saw everything blur.
"I am taking you with me!" I felt him whispering in my ears for a second I was not in this world anymore.
I felt him holding me in his arms, lifting me, separating me from the floor, and taking me downstairs.
I didn't know what was happening, and within 2 minutes, I was inside a car. We drove, leaving my apartment, to some stranger.
I turned towards him, asking, "What's happening?". After a long silence, I was only able to whisper these 2 words. Demanding his answers and explanation from these two words.
"They are gonna search your apartment and see if anybody has recently installed any kind of hidden camera or not.
The apartment is not safe you will be staying with me. Until we find the person doing this." He said.
I looked out of the window and began to think about those photos I received earlier.
1st Photo:- it had me wrapped in a towel coming out of the shower.
2nd photo:- I wore underwear and I was in a sports bra long enough to cover my waist fully.
3rd Photo:- I was sitting in the cafe, talking to Selena.
4th photo:- I was with my employee and boss.
There was more, it was enough to shatter me into pieces, and warned me that I had been watched.
I felt myself shivering and scared what if they do something to me like
Tears began to roll, and I felt like my end was near after seeing all this. I couldn't help but ask WHY ME?
Just then, the car stopped, he helped me step out, and then I saw a mansion in front of me.
I followed him behind, and as we entered, I saw the marbles and the ceiling were so attractive, like vintage and ancient, but a little bit modernised.
I stood there unmoving.
"Come inside from now on, you can stay here" I didn't say anything, and then he took me inside and explained everything about the features and the room.
Unlike a normal apartment, it had everything automatic and advanced. I looked at the large space of the kitchen, and it definitely convinced me that he loves to cook.
For a time, my mind was diverted. He took me to the guest room, even though indirectly he did ask me about sharing one room, but I refused, even though I yearned to share one room with him.
It was big and all the rooms were built on the first floor. This man is rich but he never tends to show.
I wish to see his inner view and thoughts. Then, after some time, he left me and said he would be right back.
Thank God he is mature and understanding, and does everything without saying or asking.
I felt a little bit unstable and it kind of made me question what kind of person I can be if they are dragging me into such a weird thing.
Just then, he came after some time, and till that time, I was sitting on the edge of my bed.
"I am in the next room if you need anything, just call me, okay!" He said.
He came inside and then adjusted the temperature of the Air Conditioner.
"Thank You, River!" I whispered.
He stepped forward, kissing my forehead and saying, "Anything for you, My Beloved!"
When he left after seeing me for one last time, for the first time in my life I felt like being protected.
I found encouragement that I am not alone, but being with someone who cares about me and understands me.