Ain't Meant For LOVE..!

Following Guts

Leina’s P.O.V

“Leina!!! Would you stop doing that again.” Katie half yelled at me as we sat beside each other in the office. I was frustrated by recent events so maybe unknowingly I was dabbing on the papers harshly putting stamp on it so... right! Ruining the hard work.

I stopped as I looked at the mess and closed my eyes sighing. I was so pissed off right now that I felt like tearing away all the papers but I couldn’t which in turn was making me mad. It would be so wrong to waste the company’s essentials like that and I have to take care because papers are still made up of trees and also because I loved Damien.

Yups, that’s what the main reason was!

I have been infatuated with him since last eight years when I first saw him in the university. He hardly came in the class but I heard him play guitar and singing in the backyard. The song was, ‘Let her Go’ and I just went into its direction to see who was singing it.

The emotions were high around him as I saw the aura rising and surrounding him. I kept watching him from a distance as he sat on a bench and was leaned over his guitar, with a leg extended a bit and head bent to his right side. He wore a red t-shirt and blue denim with red sneakers, looking so damn good. I turned around and sat on the ground beside the bushes keeping an ear to him. That was the first time I saw him.

I looked for him and found his deets and kept following him. I know that sounds weird and like stalking but I just felt protective of him. No, I am not kidding I could easily protect him and that’s what I was doing.

I realized he was going through heart break because of Rachel and she became my nemesis. I always sent messages to his father anonymously, to let him take his care. So, basically I was taking his care now and then saving him from accidents, making sure he reached home safely, letting his father know so that he could send his driver over to fetch him and all.

That is why I worked hard to get into the Merbourn Enterprise and not because of their p*****t. At first I was disappointed knowing he wasn’t willing to return to business world so just worked my best here. But when he came to the HQ, I celebrated that whole night.

Katie knew about all these since day one as she helped me finding his whereabouts.

No guys, we ain’t any detectives or from big rich family but we are witches. A-ah! You heard it right. Katie lived with us as she lost her parents at an early age of 7 years and that is why she has turned out to be the calmest and composed person I have ever seen. She never demanded or expected anything from others and managed to keep her feelings to her whereas I was the loud one.

My mom had the lineage of Woodville; the witches. So, she made it a point to teach me too but Katie learnt it out of curiosity. I never thought it to be useful unless the time when I decided to follow Damien and that’s where we got our expertise in magic from.   

The return of Damien was scary and exciting as well. Exciting because I had the hope that he would be around more; scary because he was cold and arrogant. He didn’t like to mingle with people. But guess what? He never liked joining his father in the company and escaped after hardly fifteen minutes.

Then I met Tasha. She looked nervous, scared and excited that made me smile at her. She looked so cute and child-like, younger than her actual age. I was like 30 years and she was 24 years. To make her at ease I reached out to her.

Flashback

“Hey! I am Leina. Leina Lawrence.” I looked at her face giving her a smile.

She looked shy. “Hi. I am Tasha. Tasha Sharma. It’s my first day here.” She extended her hand out for a handshake as I frowned at her hand. Looking at my face she quickly withdrew her hand back and averted her gaze.

“I thought you might need this and not a handshake.” I hugged her and patted her back.

I could see her go stiff for a moment and then hesitantly hugging me back. “Wow. Thanks! That’s really what I needed now.” She was smiling brightly now adding charm to her face.

I giggled and winked at her. “That’s what I am good at kido.”

“Kido? I am not a kid, I am a grown woman.” She refuted with her eyes big now as she tucked her hair behind her ear.

I laughed at her reaction. “Common. You are still a kid. I am 30 years old so you will still be a kid to me. Plus, your height makes you look like one with that kind of attitude.” I was so enjoying her reaction.

She opened her mouth and then closed again deciding not to say anything as I would go for a comeback again. She really needed to grow. I was so happy to meet her.

Flashback Ended

Practically, Katie, Tasha and me became sisters. We picked on her, fought with her and also kept an eye on her.

The area was growing dangerous with recent vampire attacks and I didn’t want her or Damien to get into one. But to see them together as a couple was creating a conflict emotion in me. I was getting envious and more frustrated. I started to look at her indignantly but I know that was wrong because their love was mutual and not one sided like mine.

Ever since it has become obvious that Damien and Tasha are into each other, I had been jealous with a capital J. I always knew that we weren’t supposed to be together but still I had my hopes high.

Katie’s P.O.V

I was worried about the two girls. Leina was getting negative and Tasha had no idea about this. I tried putting some sense into Leina that she shouldn’t do anything wrong because it was that way always. When we were learning our witchcraft, we did a future vision spell. There was no Damien in her future and yet she is determined to change her fate.

Though, we were good witches with white magic but I had secretly learnt some dark spells which weren’t horrendous but you know may be handy against some supernatural powers. So, I was basically a gray witch. But the vampires and the goblins were the last of my concern. The major concern was sitting beside me fuming in anger.

I grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze as she looked at me with a sad face.

“C’mmon Leina. She is a sister. You made her our sister and what about Damien; you can see how happy he is now because of her. So, don’t you like this side of his? Love isn’t all about conquering that person but letting them go for their happiness.” I gave her an encouraging smile as she hugged me. Sighing loudly.

-‘Okay, I don’t mean to be rude but I wish you move away now. I can’t hug you for too long.’-

I was praying to myself as she pulled apart. “I guess you are right Kate. I cannot be a selfish b***h, can I?” she smiled at me slightly.

-‘Hopefully, the matter ends here.’-

Tasha’s P.O.V

I was smiling at Edward but he was still in a shocked state as I tugged his hand. “What’s wrong?”

He cleared his throat and shook his head. “You should be more careful. I won’t be able to save you every time and what if others would have been here?” He seethed at me.

I was shocked as what has gotten into him it wasn’t like I wanted to fall down in the first place.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath before shaking my head and leaving his hand.

“Guess, I will surely keep in mind to time my accidents when there would be no one around.” I spoke gravely and ran down.

I will say now he has hurt me. He had been doing these things frequently and I doubt he is even my Edward. He keep things to himself, he would be missing for days and doesn’t bothers to inform me. He would be like always in deep thoughts and always shook his head in answer.

I was tired of his little drama now. I started photocopying as I wiped some tears away. I felt someone clear his throat as I looked to see who was there.

“Cupcake? I am sorry. I had been going through a lot nowadays and it’s confidential so cannot share it until it is confirmed.” He looked hesitant as he approached me slowly.

“Hmmm...” I just nodded and went back to my work. I felt him embrace me sideways as I still kept my face away.

“C’mmon cupcake. I was worried and I promise I will tell you why when the right time comes.” He tried bringing my face towards him.

“Pinky promise?” I asked as I slowly turned to look at him.

“Pinky promise.” He laughed and hooked his pinky finger with mine. I smiled widely as I hugged him back.

“You i***t. I hate you soo much that I cannot let you slip away that easily.” I smacked his shoulder still being mad at him.

“Aww... look who cannot resist me finally.” He smirked as he rubbed his shoulder with now his free hands.

“And there he goes...” I rolled my eyes at him as we sneaked back to our normal routine.

“Ed. I have to go to Damien’s place tonight as he is leaving for some work tomorrow. So, shall we pre-pone our plan?” I asked him cautiously.

“Of course. Let’s get going? Although I didn’t approve of your plan with him but it’s fine.” He shrugged his shoulder.

“Shut up!” I pushed him a little as I made my way towards the door. Before I could have pushed the doors, I felt myself being turned around and pushed back to the doors. I saw Edward way too close than my liking. His eyes looking at my face as if taking in all the details; his hands pinning my hands on either side as he stood just mere inches away from me.

“Ed... Wh-what are you d-doing?” I was scared a bit.

“Shhhhh... “ He breathed too close to my face as I closed my eyes feeling his breath.

Not that it smelled but because it was warm and it was heating my face a little.

“Let me look at you Tasha. It’s been so long to have you for myself.” He whispered near my ear.

“Ed. This is office. We can see each other afterwards.” I was way nervous than anything. My heart was racing at Usain Bolt’s speed and I was scared what would happen next if we remain in this position for too long.

I heard him chuckling as I slowly looked at his face. He stood a distance apart with hands in the pocket as he smirked at me. “Someone is cherishing a moment.”

I realized I was still in the same position as he pinned me before and rapidly fixed myself as I glared at him. “You gotta better be ready for the payback Lachlan.” I opened the door and rushed outside hopping no one could see my reddened face.

“I am so waiting for it cupcake.” His voice came from behind.

I reached my car as I tried to relax my heart. It was still running wildly. I couldn’t get away the memory from my mind as I closed my eyes and tried to think of something else.

-‘Dammit! He is tryin’a mess up with my mind and heart. Shey!’-

I pushed the gas pedal hard and decided to pack an overnight bag for the stay.

***

It’s 6:30 PM and Edward has still not arrived. I will wait for the next 10 minutes, if he could come then okay or else I will head for Damien’s place. Just as I sat on the couch I heard my door click open.

“Cupcake!” he came to me with a goofy grin.

“Let’s go. You are too early gentleman.” I said sarcastically as he just rubbed the back of his neck.

“I went to get you this.” He then pulled his right hand from his back (which I didn’t notice before was behind all the while) and presented me with a jewellery box.

I raised my eyebrow at him as in ‘what’s this?’ taking it. He just shrugged his shoulder and looked away. I slowly opened it to see there was a beautiful bracelet in there that had a watch in it. I closely looked and found my name engraved on it. Tasha in a calligraphy style and the watch was bejewelled with purple diamond on both it sides.

I gaped at it as I shook my head. “No. no. no. no. as much as I loved it I cannot have it Ed. This looks expensive.”

“Cut the crap Tasha. I had customized it for you and you will wear it always. It will constantly remind you of me and our friendship forever.” He slid it on my wrist as he looked at it so lovingly.

“Thanks Dumbo.” I hugged him as we both laughed and he took some selfies making sure it included us and the bracelet too.

Then we headed to our fav. Diner and talked about everything. It was good to talk back like old time and then I got a text from Damien saying he was awaiting my arrival.

“Gotta go now.” I smiled at him. He nodded his head slightly and pecked my cheek then dragged me to his car.

“You better go before I change my mind.” He drove me to Damien’s condo.

I refused him many times but he told me he wouldn’t allow me go alone so grabbing my duffle bag he put it in the car before going to the diner. Now I waved him bye as he left me at the gate of the building.

Damien’s P.O.V

I was nervous and my mind screamed to drop the idea of going there but my heart said differently. I wanted to make things sure before letting myself in for 100 percent not that I wasn’t now but I was just holding onto some trust issue.

As I paced the entire length I received a call from Zac.

“Yea man! Say what?” I asked him.

“Hey man. Wanna hang out and grab some drink?” he asked in his chirpy voice.

“Nah! maybe some other day. I have some plans tonight.” I didn’t want to tell him everything now.

“Whaaat? Did I hear that right? You have plans? Who is that?” he asked being intrigued.

-‘f**k! That was the last thing I wanted now.’-

“Wait! Is it that girl, Tasha?” he asked too loudly.

“Well...” I trailed off not knowing how to tell him.

“f**k man! Congrats. I never saw that coming. How could a dimwit like you get her? f**k. Why you didn’t tell me? How long it has been now? It definitely calls for a drink.” I could hear some shuffling and foot sounds.

“Wait! I have to go tomorrow to India and would be back the next day. So let’s celebrate then.” I blurt out fast to make him stay there.

“India? Why there?” he asked again carefully waiting for my reply.

-‘Damnation! Out of all that he had to pick that up.’-

“There are some pressing matters that I need to attend to.” I tried brushing him off.

“Damien! Don’t... don’t f**k it up. I know what’s cooking in that little brain of yours.” He warned me.

“Dammit. What the f**k you think I am doing? I ain’t gonna do anything stupid so relax. Anyways, I need to call her. So meet me day after tomorrow.” I quickly cut the call.

Looking at the screen I decided to remind her of coming.

It was after some fifteen minutes later that I heard my door knock and rushed to open it. Standing at the door was my love. I smiled at her as she returned my smile and then I noticed a faint dimple appearing at her left cheek and looking at the other one I saw a more developed dimple which was yet faint.

-‘f**k! She looks so beautiful.’-

I stared at her and then took her bag from her, inviting in. She went to sit on the couch and looked hesitant. My eyes travelled from her legs to her knees as she wore a skirt today with black stockings. My eyes tried to look more underneath but she was sitting decently making it only up to imagination. My member twitched hard inside my pant as I felt uncomfortable standing there.

When I saw her today in that office attire I wanted to devour her body then but that stupid phone call ruined my moment. Now looking at the red heels, the black stockings and those toned shaped legs; all I wanted was to tear her dress apart and wrap those legs around me and thrust deep inside her hard and—

“Uh, Damien. You... You don’t look yourself.” Her voice quivered as I shook my wild thoughts and looked at her.

She was averting her gaze and her face was a little red. “What do you mean?” I asked not knowing what had happened to her all of a sudden.

“I think. I came at the wrong time.” She shielded her eyes with one palm across her face lengthwise while she pointed at my pant with her other hand.

I followed her direction and saw the bulge protruding there and quickly hid it behind her bag as I started moving towards my room.

“Well... It was... It was just... You know... some effect of...” Shut the f**k up Damien. Why the hell are you stuttering? Just grab her hand and make her feel the effect she brings on you.

-Shut up. Shut the f**k up!-   I scolded my inner self. As I rushed to the bathroom to sort myself out.

-‘Dammit! What would she think waiting there all herself. But I can’t just act impulsively and scare her off. Settle for yourself little man.’-

I then let my fantasies run over me as I sorted myself out and headed downstairs to look for my baby girl.