Chapter 6 5.

RUKH

We then sat and I bit my tongue for working so slow. Also, I felt like strangling my own throat to produce a low sound. I really hated it.

Just look at me! I am meeting one of my favourite people and I should sound bold, comfortable and confident but here, I am sounding like a scared kitten.

What am I afraid of? He is not going to bite me!

Also, I could not bite my tongue harshly because it would hurt.

Anyway, I come back to them. Mother Jennifer talks to him with a smile on her lips. It is genuine, to be honest. She is kind to everyone.

"I hope there is no hindrance in your work." I heard her say. It is then that Zelda comes and serves us tea. I know i should not accept the cup of tea but i am addicted to it so I gladly hold my cup.

Shameless, right? I do not care. Only mother Jennifer and Zelda know I had a cup of tea some minutes ago and they seem to ignore it.

"Yes, it's working smoothly, mother. And I hope I don't find any other hindrance because it takes more effort than performing the activity." He replied casually, sipping his tea, while I kept replaying his deep voice I heard a moment ago.

So deep and smooth like a velvet. "Right. Anyway, how's Da'ud doing? He didn't come with you, I see." Mother Jennifer showed her concern and my brows also corrugated because i too wanted to know. I wanted to know the reason because Zelda said both of the friends visit together, so why was Mr Levi alone here?

"He returned to America a few days back and you know how much work is on his head. And for the time being, he has bought a company which has a different issue. He is trying to find time." And there I noticed a kind of unsettlement in his voice.

Bad! I wish I could meet him.

"Not good. Had he been here today, Rukh would also have been able to meet him." She glanced at me with a small and sad smile but I returned it with a reassuring smile.

"He will definitely be here next time. For the time being it's only me, I hope that's enough." He chuckled slightly and surely curse me, because I was lost in that sound. So good as if laced with gold.

How could someone be so handsome and attractive at the same time with no flaws?

But stop thinking like this, you bitch! I have to. Because my subconscious is right. I respect him a lot because of his nice image and i cannot just drool over him like a stupid.

When his brow arched at me, I parted my lips to reply to him honestly, "More than enough, sir. I appreciate it."

He nodded. "So Rukh, are you a student?"

"No, sir." I answered honestly and I thought he must be waiting for me to continue but he did not. Well, actually most people expect you to continue it, right? I said no and I should have told him why not, but what should I tell him?

That you steal and work as a thief. Perhaps the path ahead is for you to become a professional thief. Oh shut up!

I think he is not interested in knowing what I do except studying. Wait, is he thinking I am an uneducated girl? What if he does! Should i tell him that I am educated and have completed my graduation in a little age because of my sharp mind and now i am unemployed because people ask for higher qualification.

Stop it! I take a deep breath. I debated a lot and in conclusion, I am going to keep my mouth shut.

"So any hobbies you have?"

Oh yes, stealing people's things!

"Um... yeah, I love reading books and doing yoga. Plus I'm really into cooking and interior designing."

What? You think I was useless?

"Oh that's great. What type of books do you enjoy?"

Is he interested in knowing? Do not go that way, Rukh. It is casual.

"True crime and contemporary." I told him and he nodded. His brow is raised, indicating he is really impressed.

"I must praise your choice. It's really good." He took a sip of his tea and then put the cup back on the table. It is then I notice that the cup is empty.

What?

I was looking straight at his nose while talking to him. Sorry, but I was highly nervous that I couldn't look into his eyes. Still I did not even realize when he finished his tea?

Did I really stare at his nose?

He then comes into a conversation with mother Jennifer. Asks some questions, which I answered honestly and politely.

A huge surprise that he did not ask me what I do when I do not study? Does he know already?

Just kidding! How would he?

After that we leave. I texted William and he said he is waiting for me outside.

When I come outside, I grin when I see him. He grins back and waves his hand at me. I rush to him and he pulls me for a hug.

Boy, I did not come after centuries?

I hug him back and then slightly pull away.

"How was your day?" he asks me to which I smile, telling, "So good!"

"Oh that's great!" he nods with a smile and then sits on his bike.

Oh yes, he has a bike and we purchased it by robbing some countable houses. Cool, right?

"By the way, you should've came inside, instead of waiting for me outside. Mother Jennifer would love to see you!" I exclaim, accepting the helmet he offered to me.

"I'd love to, but it's already late, Rukh, right?"

I nodded and climbed up the bike. I hold his broad and muscular shoulders which were made by running and jumping because of being caught stealing.

He clutches the handles and looks into a side view mirror.

"What?" I ask him when I do not see him igniting the engine.

"Is he... I think I've seen him somewhere." When he frowns, looking into the side view mirror, I too look into the mirror and find Me Levi.

He is standing next to his luxurious car and his hand is holding on the door. But he is looking at his mobile screen. I then notice his fingers working in a swift manner and I eventually realize he is typing something.

Busy man, I know.

"Oh yeah, he's..."

"Iqrar Levi, I remembered. Who doesn't know him?" he interrupted me. My eyes slightly widened. He recognised him that easily?

"Oh? You recognised him?"

"Of course, I've seen him on TV."

"Me too but I couldn't look at his face-,"

"Rukh, tell me when did you watch TV? You always ignored it. You just listened to it whenever we played news channels."

"Hehe," I raise up my hand to scratch the back of my head but my palm only landed on plastic. I forgot I was wearing a helmet.

"We should leave now." He ignited the engine and kicked it before starting the bike.

My hold tightens on his shoulders as he pulls the bike. The ride to our home was silent. None of us talked with each other. He never talked while driving, anyway and that is why I am his fan. He is really a focused man. Also strict.

When we reached, I got off the bike and he parked it. I walk inside and freshen up before coming for dinner. I do not forget about praying before going to sleep.

The next day, I stayed at home with Sanajana. William, Brittany and Blade are outside. For stealing!

It is afternoon and the door opens with a bang. I flinch on the chair and look in the direction. A gasp leaves my mouth when I look at Blade. His shoulder is injured.

I rush to him and help William as he is holding onto Blade. Carefully. Brittany rushed inside and put the money in the shelf while I called Sanjana with a first aid box.

We both help Blade in sitting carefully on the couch. My heart is racing inside my chest even though it is not the first time.

Yeah, it's normal while stealing. Yet I am restless once again. I am always restless when I see blood.

Sanjana arrives with the first aid kit. I help Blade remove his shirt and then put it aside.

"How... how did this happen?" I ask him while my eyes are focused on the cut on his shoulder. It is really huge and blood is pouring out of it.

"While running through an alley, his shoulder was pierced by an iron rod."

I shook my head. Even though I was afraid, I took care of it attentively. I cleaned the blood and covered it with an antiseptic.

"So if it is an iron wound then injections will be needed." I took a deep breath once it was done and I pulled away.

"Yeah, it's necessary." Brittany said and I looked at her. She has a cookie in her mouth.

"Right." He nodded and got up. I knew Brittany would not go with him because she does not like the smell of hospital.

William does not let Sanjana go outside especially when the man with her is injured and if it is about William, then i will not let him go because he is injured as well.

Of course, he never let us worry about him but I could not ignore the wound on his feet. I noticed the blood patches on his right shoe.

"I'll go with him. Lemme dress Will's wound too.`` I tell him and he nods.

I then crouch down and remove his shoe. I shake my head and look up at him in a glaring manner. I seriously wanted to scold both of them but i know they did not do it intentionally either.

His thumb is injured!

I clean the blood and then dress it carefully.

"Okay, so now we're leaving." I tell them, get up. They nod and i see Blade. He has changed his shirt and is ready to go.

Taking a taxi, we reached the hospital. It is small and comfy. The smell irritated me as well but I managed to ignore it. We then take an appointment and wait for our turn outside.

"I'm afraid of injections." He looks at me and I unwillingly leave a laugh. He frowns and grits out, "Don't you dare."

"Blade." I point at my left, towards the room when the voice comes out as the lady calls him and he gulps hard.

"Take care, Blade." I blink in his direction and he squints them in a threatening manner. Trust me, I am not afraid.

He leaves and I heave a sigh. I have to wait for him and I do not know how much time he is going to take.

I get up and take my steps towards the room. The door is closed and I peek inside. A girl is sitting in front of the doctor and my eyes search for Blade.

I catch him and he is sitting on the chair, after two more people. He is looking normal. I hope he does not create any drama.

Shaking my head, I turn and my gaze falls on a familiar figure. He is standing in front of me as his back is facing me. Actually, he is standing on the door of the room opposite the room in which Blade is.

I hear a lady's voice coming from inside the room and he nods twice before closing the door. My eyes then catch the file in his hand and then travel back to him.

I gulp hard when I see his eyes already on me.

It felt so awkward because his powerful gaze looks directly into my eyes.

Are they beautiful? Trust me, I believe my eyes are beautiful but is he really looking into my eyes because they are beautiful. Because I do not think he remembers me.

Of course why would he? He is a busy person who meets hundreds of people in a-

"Rukh, you here?"

Okay, so he remembers me. And I cannot believe it.

My lips slightly part as I hear him. He called my name and it felt so good. So fucking good that I would like to hear again and again.

He arches his brow as I do not speak anything.

"I... yeah, I'm here because my friend needs to be vaccinated so I came here with him."

He nods in understanding.

"Um... I can't believe you remember me. I mean, you're a busy man-,"

"Oh, my memory is sharp." He tells me and a smirk appears on his lips.

Just why?

"Oh," I say and heat starts pulling around my face.

Once again I am nervous around him and I hate it. I was never like this. But this man,

His aura is different and charming. He attracts like a magnet which I can never deny. So powerful and so alluring. Everything about him is captivating and amorous.

I need to get rid of it. I should not be thinking about him like this.

He is handsome and attractive that does not mean I will start imagining anything.

I raise up my eyes at him when he takes a step closer. One and then another until he is standing right in front of me. I cannot help but retreat my steps. And I do it until my back hits the wall.

What is he doing?

My brows corrugate and I look at his face. A smirk flashes on his lips and the next, I hear some sounds hitting my ear.

When I look behind him, I see the doctor and the nurses are taking a patient on a stretcher.

When they leave, he takes his steps back. I gulp down my saliva.

So he stepped closer to give them a way. So stupid of me, truly.

I sigh and hear Blade's voice from behind, "I'm done, Rukh."

I turn and look at him. He smiles and I smile back. "So let's leave." He tells me, holding my hand and I nod. I turn to Mr Levi and bows slightly, saying, "I should leave now, Mr Levi. Have a great day."

He nods before I leave. Both of us come out and as I expected, he asks, "Do you know him?"

"Who doesn't know him?"

"True!" I giggle.

"But I can't believe I saw him in person. You know, I tried my hardest to control myself when I glanced at his expensive Rolex."

"Idiot!" I punch on his back, uttering, "Don't forget he's a lawyer!"

"Not a cop?" he raises his brow and I can not control as the words escape my mouth, "Sharper than them."

"Let's aim for his house next, how's it?" and a wink comes in my direction. His action earns a slap on his head and he hisses, rubbing the back of his head where I just slapped.