Part 9: Chained to you: Safely

Part 9: Chained to you: Safely

Weeks flew by and the life for both of them stayed the same.

Karrisa is busy with the university work and life, without any interest in making friends and keeping herself away from the social life. She hasn’t seen the city yet, nor is she interested to visit the life outside the campus mainly because she has no one to accompany. Sometimes life seems boring to her, because for how long one can live without indulging into social norms of being a social animal? Also she can’t visit her family coz she doesn’t want to go and see those old surroundings of her, where she has spend all her life loving and caring for those who did not care about that at the end. She is alone and sad and all her pains & wounds haven’t healed yet.

Kian on the other hand, is busy spying his Cara. He knows all that she is doing and he is aware that she is alone but is unable to help her because she herself is not willing to help herself. Also for him, it is getting really difficult to see her like this. So he thought of playing another trick, to get close to her and made her realize that life is more than being sad and alone. Though this will be a little harsh, but she being the hardest nut to crack, he can not think of anything else other than this.

Notice is up for the students residing in the Block D of hostels for vacating it by next week, for some time, as this has to go under renovation. And the blow is hard for Karissa. Now the big question is, even if this is for one day, where will she go? She doesn’t know anyone, she is not aware of the life outside the campus and with the alliance from the university; she cannot manage with the rental component for staying outside. She is worried and sad again. She cannot share this trouble with her family back home because she just doesn’t want to make it hard for them too.

During the worried days passing by, the weekend arrived. Karissa is again in her hostel room, thinking of what to do and how to go further with no one known around, she hears a knock on the door.

“There is a call for you”, the care taker informed.

With a blurry memory of Mr. Knight she arrived in the common room to attend the call.

Hey Cara! How are you doing?

Hello Mr. Knight (in the low tone) she replied. I am fine and I hope the same at your end too. Sorry I couldn’t get back to you for weeks as the university is keeping me busy. I hope you don’t mind my lazy behavior though.

Oh! I can understand, how difficult it is for you to manage the assignments and the new people together. Don’t worry, I know and completely supports you in this. Anyways, I am just curious to know if now you can spare sometime to roam around with me during this weekend. Rather I am not asking you this time. I am calling you to tell that I will be there at your campus gate in around an hour, just be ready by that time.

But……

I am not going to take any of your excuses. Just be ready in an hour.

But listen to me for once……

I will, don’t worry, but only when we meet. I will give you ample opportunity to talk and I promise that I will listen to all that you have to share. But for now, just go and get ready.

OK. See you soon.

Kian’s POV

Thank god she is coming. I am going to see her after this long and I am happy that I will be with her in person for atleast sometime today, until we are together for longer, in just few more days.

I hope she shares with me the details of what’s going on around her, though I know it already, but hearing from her and suggesting her solution is little more convenient. Let’s see!

Why this is the longest one hour? Oh I can’t wait to see my girl, anymore.

Karissa’s POV

Oh! Whenever I am in the middle of everything nonsense, this man always comes as a savior. I wish if I can share with him my problems and as in past, he can help me to come out of it.

One hour and so much to do! Why this one hour can increase its length? I have to pack my stuff and prepare for moving out and vacating the room by next two days and now this getting ready for the meeting is another thing I have to manage.

After EXACTLY ONE HOUR

Kian’s heart is beating faster than normal and Karissa’s too. The reason is opposite though. Kian is excited to see his girl, and Karrisa is running to make it on time on the campus gate.

I really wish if she comes and hug me the tightest possible. I really wish, Kian is thinking with both his eyes glued on the gate to see her.

I wish I will be there on the gate on time to meet Mr. Knight without making him wait. Karissa is running faster with this thought running in her mind simultaneously.

And finally the two of them see each other.

The moment their eyes locked the sight, Karissa stopped there and the time seems to get stopped for Kian. The thoughts in both of their heads are not the same but the outcome of their though process is same and that is faster heart beats.

Hey Cara. It’s so good to see you. Though you have got thinner but looking as pretty as always. May be our city is not treating you well. Or maybe you are missing Vegas more than anything else.

Hello Mr. Knight. Its good to see you too. And thank you very much for sticking along; even after getting my lazy behavior in return.

( I will make you feel eager too, to meet me and hug me; the way I feel it for you) the thoughts that are running in his mind.

Hello…… you seems to be lost in some other world Mr. Knight. Is there is something bothering you? She said this, when she didn’t get any reply from him.

No No… I am fine. Its just that I am not very familiar with someone so pretty calling me Mr. Knight instead of Kian.

And they both smiled.

Lets get in the car and I will show you the world around.

No actually, I am in no mood to see the city rather let’s have a cup of coffee at some peaceful place. I am longing for some peace of mind and good company. I really miss my people. And thank God I know you here else, what would I have done!

What is the matter Cara? Is there is something that is bothering you? You can always share and you this. Why are you sounding so lonely and sad? Comeon, come here and give me a hug and know that you are not alone. Never ever.

And with this line, Kian pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly to make her feel loved and cared. But more than that, he himself needed the comfort of her body, her fragrance and her aura around him.

Thank you for always been there Kian. I know you will protect me, whenever I have to get protected.

Let’s go then and on the way, you can share your trouble with me. And I promise, I will stop the car only after sorting out your problem.

There is his driver who will be driving them to wherever they want but for now he is instructed to just drive on the roads until the next instruction.

Both of them get settled on the back seat. Kian is ready to listen to his Cara. And she explained everything that is happening in the university and her notice for vacating the hostel room and her trouble of not knowing where to go and how to manage the rental expense?

While telling him about all this, she started to sob and how can Kian miss the opportunity of holding her near to him? He held her hand in one of his and placed her head on his shoulder and told her to keep calm.

This is just this small Cara. Why are you worried this much? You can come and stay with me in my apartment, which have ample space and moreover, no one is there to disturb you with any sort of thing. You are just a silly girl that if this small little thing is bothering you so much, you could have called and shared. Now smile, pack your stuff right away after coffee and come with me for any number of days you want (though I wish if you say that let it be forever).

But……

No ifs and buts dear. Just do what I say.

No! I can’t bother you this much. All I want is that if you can please find me a place to stay for few days until the hostel is ready to be occupied again.

Buy why can’t you stay with me in my apartment? Why do you always have to make it difficult for both of us?

I have to think about it before taking any decision.

And why can’t you think it right away. Rather, take it as a command that you have to pack up and move with me right away.

But I cannot take this as a favour. How about if I can compensate you in any form, if not cash? Please don’t say No. else I cannot move with you.

OK Ok. Think of any suitable way of paying back the favour, but just pack your stuff and move with me. Now I have another suggestion that you pack your stuff right away, and let’s go home and have coffee there only.

With all the shiny eyes and broad smile, she agreed and driver is being instructed to get back to campus.

Part 5: Chained to you: Safely

Karissa’s POV:

I walked out of the hospital… Thank God! Nobody saw me leaving after that nurse…

        I checked my watch and its 10:30pm… I need to go home quickly. I held a cab and sit inside while tapping my foot impatiently.

        When I reached home, no sounds were coming out from there and this is unusual for my home. I entered into the house and saw the lights were dim in the hall. And just besides the hall, on the dining table I saw my mom sitting with her head in her palms. She seemed to be worried with a pale face and body without strength. Dad was sitting beside her and was trying to explain her something which I don’t think she was giving any attention to.

        The moment they saw me, both of them got up from their respective places and came running towards me. The second she reached to me, that very moment she engulfed me into a tight hug and that’s when I felt like home. I were home with the people who loved me unconditionally and selflessly.

        And then was the turn for a most awaited round of questions and answers. Mom shot the questions at me like the bullets out of machine gun.

“Where were you since afternoon? Samantha also came in, after the school to enquire about you, when she couldn’t locate you in the school premises. Even your mobile is switched off! Do you have any sense of responsibility left? Even if you were busy with something important or for that matter something urgent, at least you should have informed somebody so that we could have taken a breath of relief.” Mom was just shouting at her highest pitch without realizing the situation of my heart who has just gone through this much.

“Mom I have been through the toughest time of my life today. As I got to know that Daniel was just playing a bet with my so called best friend Samantha to prove her that I can be trapped in anyone’s love and care. And against which he must have won some dollars but I had lost the faith and love and respect for him and also have lost the friend in Samantha. I think I have not known till now that what is good for me and what is not. You were right when you said that this guy is not a good person. But mom, what wrong I have done to deserve a friend like Samantha? I believed her more than my own self. I considered her as my sister and she have been doing such things against my back. I am completely broken and feel like as if I have lost everything in life.”

“My child! Please don’t lose heart. This is part and parcel of the life we are living. And the early you learn a lesson, the better it is for you to get up again and move forward. Just have faith in God and believe that whatever has happened, it is for good. But I don’t understand, where were you since then? As far as I know, you don’t have any other friend whom you could have been with.”

“Yes mom! I have learnt a lesson that it is not a world anymore where you can trust anyone and everyone with your full heart. You first have to be sure of the person’s intentions and then probably move forward with any kind of relation.” I replied to the first part of mom and my conversation. “And you are right that I have left with no one with whom I can share my sorrows and joys anymore. I were coming back to home via a bus, but then due to empty stomach and crying my lungs out since morning, I think I got unconscious in the bus and when I woke up, I were in the hospital. From there only I took the cab right now and came back home. I think I have been taken there by a nice looking gentleman who was sleeping besides my bed when I woke up in the hospital. But he was in deep sleep so I thought of not waking him up and I left without informing anyone.”

“But Karissa, you should have at-least thanked him for taking care of you when you needed it the most. I think you should call at the hospital and find out if he is still there or if he has left any contact number to be contacted on.” Mom said. And as told by her, I followed. I called at the hospital where I got to know that he has already left and without leaving his details.

I am now in my bed, and all that is coming to my mind is

the scene from the morning where in I have lost every relation of my life which I have chosen for me. I felt like crying for being so nonsense in life and for taking such rubbish decisions in life. Lesson I have learnt in the process is, when your parents are not very confident about your relations and decisions, it’s time for you to give it a second thought and reconsider your decisions. With these thoughts running in my mind, I drifted off to sleep, god only knows when!

Chapter 5: The Billionaire's Desire

Zaroon’s POV

She is going through a lot, and the only reason is me. It was my mistake to take her along for hotel visit. And when I could sense the disturbance already because of the presence of the reporters there, I should have warned her after that. If informed on time, she would have been more careful and would have avoided today’s problem. I am such a fool. Now I have to take the responsibility to make everything back in place and the only way is to do a press conference and to inform the media about the wrong rumors, making the news. Also I have to warn the media to be careful in future otherwise to be ready to face the consequences routed through the court.

          Since her present state of mind is due to me so I have to take the responsibility of her safety till everything gets back to normal. Also I have to make sure to restrict her public appearance before that. And since she was all scared when she met me in the morning, I thought of taking her to my place and make her understand about the future precautions she has to take.

          She seems worried seeing my house but I ensured her that she is safe here and everything will be fine. I left her in the guest room and went to my room to take some rest. I were stressed since morning and also was running here and there to find her and that too safely.

   

       I went to her room after around 3 hours from the time I have taken her to my house. Its afternoon now. I was a fool thinking that I did not even asked or offered her breakfast. And since now, it is lunch time so I should make sure that she have stomach full lunch and also feel comfortable.

       I knocked her door, no one responded. I opened the door realizing that it is not locked and had the cutest and the precious sight. She, like a baby, was sleeping on the couch and looking like an angel, without any fear and negative thoughts on her face. She is so innocent that she doesn’t even know how to handle the cruel world around her. I never wanted to take off my eyes from her. But suddenly I saw her moving and she was about to fall off from the small couch when I held her to prevent her to fall off. She immediately came back to her senses and went worried looking at me in her room that too without knocking and prior intimation.

          I asked her to feel comfortable and also ensured that there is no need for feeling scared of anything now. I told her about my plans to have a press conference soon to make her situation better allowing her to have her normal life again. She was excited to hear all that and I could see the tears of happiness, forming in the corner of her eyes. Then she asked for the permission of going back to her home to which I had to tell her to have lunch first and then we can talk about the rest later.

          We had our lunch. I could see that she wasn’t comfortable sharing the same table with me. Probably she were thinking and considering me as her boss only, even if we were not in the office. I told her, “Stacy, we are not in office and so I am not your Boss here. You can feel comfortable and have your food properly.”

“Yes Sir!” She replied.

“I told you just now that we are not boss and PA here. You can call me Zaroon, when we are not in office or doing any official work Stacy.” I asked her.

“I can’t call you with your first name, although I will try to address you with your second name i.e. Mr. Faith.”

“Are you always this shy, innocent, obedient and at the same time a little stubborn girl Stacy? I mean why can’t you call me with my first name? Am I not calling you with yours?” I asked her

She blushed and could just say “I will try sir!” and after realizing what she said, we both laughed.

          Hearing my laughter, my mom and dad came to the dining area. This was really a surprising moment for them as they haven’t heard my laughter since years now. Seeing me laughing, that too when my babies were not around, is the miraculous thing for them.

          After lunch, she wanted to go back to her house. I instead her to stay at my place only till everything sorted out but she were stressing on just one thing that Zoe must be worried and she wants to get back to home for her. I could not do anything much, except I told her that I will drop her to her place and she should not come out of her home till I have a press conference and resolve all the issues and rumors.

          I took out the car, she said bye to my mom & dad in a way as if they three know each other since so many years. In the car also I was instructing her to take care of herself and do not come out of her home alone until I confirm her to do that. I also granted her few days leave, knowing which she doesn’t look really excited. Actually it seemed that she was worried for the salary and by not working for a week or so, her monthly budget would fall out of place and that will create further problems for her to worry. Although she didn’t shared, but I could make out from her expressions that she went worried. I asked, “Is there is anything which is bothering you Stacy? If you want, you can share. May be I can help you with your worry and problem.”

“No No, there is nothing as such except that I do not want to miss office without any serious reason. I promise you that I will take care of myself if you please allow me to come to my duties.” She said

          I think I was right with everything I was thinking. I told her “you need not to worry about office, neither need you to worry about the salary. You will get your whole salary without any deductions for this absence.” This brought the spark of happiness in her eyes and I was happy to see her that way.

          We were there in front of her house. Zoe was standing in front of the gate only, may be because Stacy have informed her about her arrival. She seemed excited to see us, especially Stacy. She requested me to come inside and even after my refusal for so many times, she kept persuading me to come inside to have a cup of coffee.

          They have a very simple, yet so beautiful home from inside. Everything was well placed and organized. The simplicity was reflected in every possible thing, starting from the shade of wall colour to the furniture they had in their compact house. They had a beautiful kitchen as well where everything was neatly placed and so much visible that even a strangers can themselves on their own. The coffee Zoe served was delicious in taste and the love and affection I got in their house was beyond words can ever explain. I enjoyed my stay at their place and during our conversation over a cup of coffee, I explained Zoe also about everything which they need to keep in mind about Stacy’s safety and distance from reporters, until I do the press conference. With both of their assurances for being careful, I said good bye to them and left for my place.