Unrevealed Truth

CHAPTER - 9

Anya’s P.O.V.

When I told my father that I am going to have something to wear at the party, he just shrugged his shoulders and waved his hands to dismiss me. He didn’t bother to ask me whether I will get the dress and not even about the money I needed to spend on the dress if I am going to the party. He knows very well that I don’t have any savings. Sometimes I went home from the office walking due to not able to give the fare of the bus. I was really ashamed that I am borrowing something to wear from Rita. She is my father’s employee. It’s really a shame. But, I don’t have a choice.

Rita told me that I can go to her place and can try the dress she has found for me. I was really thankful to her. She is my savior. I was walking on my way home when I felt that someone is following me. I felt a chill passed through my spine. I was too scared to look behind. It was late in the evening and the streets were almost deserted. I speed up my pace tightly hugging myself.

Suddenly a big car stopped beside me on the road. I jumped on my feet a little in fear and looked towards the window of the car. The window of the driver seat rolled down, and a face came into my vision.

Oh My God.... This is .... This is.... Sylvester Blake... My heart started beating rapidly on his first site. My lips fell apart.

“Good evening, Ms. Roberts.... If you don’t mind can I ask what are you doing alone this time here”, He greeted me and asked me something?

Oh My God....... He knows me..... He knows me.... me.... a nobody... Oh My God... It must be a dream....

I pinched myself to confirm whether I am dreaming or not. Oouch.... It hurts...

He waved his hand in front of my eyes and I snapped.....

I regain my composure...

“Good evening Mr. Blake.... th.. tha...thanks for asking me. I was going way to my home”, I stuttered. Oh My God.... how can I be calm in front of him?

“If you don’t mind, It’s too late and not safe to travel alone now... If you say... I can drop you... you can trust me”, He explained himself.

He was right. It’s really not safe to be alone in these streets this time. But.... can I trust him... I mean... he is ... of course .... a playboy... but... he will not be interested in a girl like me... what time demands this time... I can go with him... I think ... I will be safe with him rather than being alone on the street alone. I debated with myself.

“Thanks Mr. Blake. It’s really very kind of you. If you don’t have any trouble then I will be really thankful to you to drop me at my place”, I thanked him politely with a small smile on my face.

He came out of the car and headed towards me. With a small smile, he put his hand on my back and gestured me towards the passenger's door. As soon as his hands touched my back, I felt an electric spark and shivered a little.

“Are you ok Ms. Roberts?“, he concerned me.

“Yeah.. yeah... I am totally fine... thank you”, I nodded my head and blinked my eyes in agreement.

How can I be fine if you touch me? I asked him in my mind.

I saw a smirk on his lips and blushed.

He opened the passenger seat door for me and I slid inside saying thanks. My heart was doing summer salts in my chest.

He closed the door from my side and jogged towards the driver’s seat. He has worn a black tailored suit and looking sooooooo handsome. I felt that I was drooling. I instantly composed myself again. He sat on the driver's seat and closed the door. Then He looked towards me and leaned forward. My breath hitched. his face was just a couple of inches away from my face. Our nose almost brushed together. He stopped for a second and looked straight into my eyes. Those beautiful brown eyes were on me. Our lips were too close to be touched.

Suddenly, He pulled him away and I released the breath which I didn’t know was holding till yet.

“You forgot to buckle your seat belt”, He said and then I realized that actually I didn’t fasten my seat belt and he did this for me.

“I am sorry.. I was just.....“, I wanted to tell him the reason but what would I say that I occasionally sit in the cars. I was a little bit embarrassed.

“Don’t worry. You are safe now”, he again passed me his charming smile.

Then he started driving. “So, first of all .... congratulations... for having Jacksons project.... It’s really a big deal”, he started the conversation taking me off guard.

My eyes widened with surprise. “Ummmm... thanks Mr. Blake... it’s just the luck that we got this project”, I said in confusion. What am I supposed to say right now? We won just by a difference of 20 dollars.

“Relax Ms. Roberts, I am not complaining. I am really impressed with your research and really little bit... not little bit... truthfully.... very jealous from you.“, He just praised me genuinely.

I was totally dumbstruck to say anything. I really didn’t know how to react.

“Uhhhhhh.... thanks Mr. Blake... but it’s really nothing.... I was doing my job... that’s it”, I said embarrassed. I was blushing so hard that I was sure that my face would be looking like a red tomato.

“No Ms. Roberts, It really not nothing... I have a team of 50 people to do this job for me. You alone work and get success”, he told me.

“Seriously, I am thinking to lock you in a room safely so that more 50 people can get the job”, he joked with a very charming smile on his face.

I blushed again. It’s weird. I mean I should be scare on the part of locking. But, it’s really a nice way to praise anyone. And, seriously I am not habitual of getting any praise.

“Please call me Anya, Mr. Blake. It’s really weird to listen to Ms. Roberts from you. I am very much junior to you in every aspect of life and business. And thanks for appreciating me. Frankly speaking... It really means a lot to get appreciated by you”, I smiled during blushing. Oh God... What Am I so blushing?

He laughed slowly “really Anya???? it’s just an appraisal and you deserve it. One has to work hard to get an appraisal from his rival. So, It’s all goes to your hard work”, He looked at me with lots of admiration in his eyes.

For some seconds, I forgot to blink. He caught me staring and I blushed again. I looked away instantly outside the window.

Then I realized that we are about to reach my place. I felt sad and then immediately realized that I can’t be there in his car but didn’t know how to say him. I was in my confusion when the car stopped. I looked at him.

“Ummm... I think... It’s not good for us to be seen together in front of your house at this hour. You can understand what I mean to say.“, he tried to explain for halting there.

“Yeah.... Yeah... Mr. Blake... it’s totally fine... and really thanks for thinking about me so much”, I was flattered on his thought. He has saved me from the embarrassment of stopping me to drop in front of my house.

“Thanks for the ride, Mr. Blake. It’s really.... really..... meant a lot to me”, I thanked him again with a truthful smile both on my lips and in my eyes and unbuckled the seat belt and stepped outside the car.

I heard the driver’s seat open and look behind. He was coming towards me. I looked at him at concerned.

He stopped in front of me and started scratching the back of his neck.

“Ummmm.... Anya... can you call me whenever you free at night. This is my card. If you comfortable talking to me, please give me a call”, he handed over me his card with hope in his eyes.

“Of course Mr. Blake..... I will surely call you... I will be my pleasure to have a conversation with you”, I instantly grabbed the card and replied smiling ear to ear.

He leaned towards me and then.... kissed.... on my forehead...... Oh God.... I seemed that the world has stopped around us for a moment. Then he pulled back.

“Thanks Anya. So, I will wait for your call. Just go now. I will wait here till you enter the gate”, He said to me and pushed me slightly towards my way.

I nodded my head and start walking towards the gate of my house. As I reached the gate and looked behind. He was still standing there in his all glory. He waved his hands to me and then jogged towards the driver seat. I can’t wave back now. I hope he would understand and I entered the gate.