Light weight Crush (part-1)

Mr.Grey! what are you doing here?"

I am in utter disbelief.

"Oh, I was about to board ."

"Thank you."

I grabbed my book before Vincent snatched it from hands.

"Interesting Book choice. You believe in romance and happy endings don't you?"

Taylor guided us to a private VIP lounge.

"I don't know, I like to believe in what is real and true. I am not a daydreamer. "

"Aren't you?" He sat down and released his coat jacket button.

"What am I doing here? this is stupid, I have a flight to aboard Mr. Grey. "

I scowled at his stupid handsome face as I said out loud.

"I think you're a romantic. That's why you made a sunflower out of nothing. "

He lowered his tone.

I set down Tabby and pet her.

"I just wanted to know what you feel or think and this sunflower can give a hint. That's all. "

"Okay."

"Okay then."

There was awkward silence.

Vincent moves closer to my seat.

"Let me make it clear then, I don't want others to see what I am feeling. It'll make me vulnerable and I like control, Miss Bennett. "

"Oh, I know all about that. You exercise control in all aspects of your life. I don't find that very good in the long term."

I argued. His eyes turned blazing blue.

"You have no idea. Miss Bennett. And your mood sensors take that control away from me. I don't like that."

"WHY ?"

I ask him.

"I don't care about that. I care about physical things, Things that are pleasurable. And anyways people only care about what I have."

"That's not true at all! Don't pretend that you don't have a heart. If that was even 1% true, you wouldn't have funded all those charity Educational projects in South America Mr. Grey."

He was quite.

"I don't think you understand my tastes Miss Bennett. " He touches my hair.

"I don't do romance, I don't date. I fuck. And you're the type who expects hearts and flowers"

"Don't we do everything just to be loved a little bit more?"

I say it out loud.

"That's fucked up. "

"I think I need to leave Mr.Grey. I know you don't have any feelings for me and you have a beautiful snobbish girlfriend but I suggest you stop mocking my emotions, they're still part of who I am. "

I feel like pulse went up higher as I grab my bag.

"Enjoy your birthday. "

I was leaning down to pick Tabby off the carpet.

" I don't trust myself around you. I lose control when you are near. I fucking hate it."

He uttered and removed his silk tie.

"Well, problem solved I am literally going to the other half of US so you can enjoy whatever you think that is."

"Good bye Mr. Grey."

I extend my hand and he shook it. It was brief and yet nerve wracking.

"I have asked Taylor to bump your ticket."

He informed.

"That's unnecessary. I'll go in E class thank you."

I went out of the lounge without looking back. My legs felt like jelly. What is it about him? So he said he's a playboy. Pretty much everyone is nowadays. It has become the new normal. I don't care about it. I can tell when people hide behind their so called cool persona.

Well, I am going to mind my economy class seat and forget about Seattle for a while.

I sit comfortably with Tabby in the flight and a very sweet grandma who was quite happy to share her chocolate cookies after she revealed that she has dozens of cats. It was cute.

It was almost eight o clock by the time I reached Boston. Finally!! Auntie Helen, the cat enthusiast turned out to be a very cool person. She used to be a marine biologist and now she is a visiting professor at Cornell and her husband Craig is an editor at Boston Globe. We exchanged number and Helen asked me to visit her sometime.

Absentmindedly I walk through the Baggage claim and Tabby was getting anxious. I check my phone and 3 missed calls from Dad.

He must be waiting. I sprint outside of the airport gate.

"Hey Dufus!!!"

"Ashley!!!!" Ashley hugs me. Dad is standing behind her.

"Hey Dad!!!"

"Slugger! You're finally here!!"

I hugged dad. His fabric softener scent covered my nose. It was always comforting. He used to tell me how he placed his shirts around me when I was a toddler and I'd stop crying and fall asleep.

"How are you? You look like you've lost weight! "

I scolded him.

"Its nothing, now that you're here I feel much better already."

"Okay okay. We will eat a lot and have fun. I have a week free after the finals."

"Duh, you have no other option when Xavier will be joining us. He has promised me he'd cook his best dishes."

Xavier's a promising chef, he has finished a course in France. He also went to Top Chef US show.

We drove through the city. The hustle bustle of students was familiar to me and honestly I kind of missed this. I can't even remember how many times I'd sit in a cafe and have a good discussion on a topic and every other student interested or not would chime in with their perspective. Boston is like a concentrated area of like minded people especially academics.

It also has a diverse demographics and it's universities are part of the best universities in the whole world.

My great grandfather immigrated from Ireland to set up his watch business after learning it from his mother's family in Switzerland.

My grandfather also followed in the same footsteps of creating timeless pieces of men's and women's watch.

Since my grandfather had a dream of sending his only son to a good college he saved money as much as possible.

My dad also learnt the heirloom craft and did part time jobs under my grandfather until he got enchanted by the world of mathematics. And soon his teachers learned that he was a genius and supported him to the fullest.

"We're here!! Welcome home!"

"Good to be back!"

I looked over at my home. I only have fond memories in this house. Ever since we moved here things got better.

Dad finally became head of the Mathematics department at Harvard.

I got my dream school with much efforts also scholarship. I got a good job too at

Well you know.

"Slugger I am finally done with the renovations. I am sure you'll like it."

Ashley parked the car.

Dad prefers minimalist style and now I can see why. The hall is breezy and light. Their is ventilation from the porch to the room and large windows. I had requested dad to install a security camera and code system.

There are a lot of indoor plants and white and wood combinations of furniture. It is pretty similar to what I had in Seattle.

"I can't believe you did all this by yourself. The ambience is just perfect!!"

"Uh, I have had some help so..okay! Why don't you freshen up and I'll set up the table for dinner."

"I made smoked Salmon and lemongrass with chicken salad just the way you like it."

"Sweet!!!! " Ashley barged in.

"I got your bags, you have a lot of books. I'm so glad you are back Care Bear."

We both rushed to my bedroom like we always did. There was a mischievous glow on Ashley's face.

"So, spill it Ash. I know you are dying to tell me something. "

"Ugh you're like a Jedi. Okay, Lately Xavier and I have been really intimate with each other so much that he's becoming a distraction. And guess what? He appeared in a Men's magazine cover page and let's just say I am about to go batshit crazy about that. "

"Okay. Go on what is it?"

I washed my hands and face. I like to vanilla and lavender or even sea scents. I like subtle notes of scent nothing too stuffy that makes me nauseous.

"Ugh, it's like every time I go to his restaurant he is always complimented personally by some pretty girl and some outright ask for his number or ogle his his fantastic butt. I have decided I just won't visit his stupid restaurant. After that cover page, his restaurant is always booked up. " she unpacked my suitcases. As a mean to distract herself.

"Okay lemme get a shower first and till then you can arrange them for me please?" I request her. Ashley may seem all tough but I know she always means well and she's always straightforward.

I grabbed a towel and my pajamas and finally got a shower. The lavender scent filled the bathroom. I rinsed my hair and added more soap on my minimalistic boobs. As I massaged them a little, I realized how exhausted I was. I closed my eyes for a few seconds. A deep dark voice whispered near my ears. "Tease them for me, Cassiopeia."

"Yes, Mr. Grey." I whimpered. I am fondling my boobs until a loud thud broke me out of my trance.

What the fuck?

I turned off my shower and I quickly changed into my Pajamas.

"Sorry, I dropped this box. What is it?"

"Oh, its just some souvenirs from Seattle."

"Nice. I bet it must be from the museum gift shops."

I chuckled at her assumption she's right on the nose about that.

"Ash, your jealousy is not going to help your relationship. How about you remind our sweet Xavier of old times? Remember how we used to dress up in plaid skirts and he would trail behind us and try to beat up boys who'd look at your legs."

Oh, great I am outsourcing advice from Chloe. What is happening to me? Giving tips on how to make your boyfriend jealous?

Maybe I should also apply for a column in the Cosmopolitan magazine!

"Whoa, where did that come from Cassie. You have changed a lot! I mean you're giving me dating tips. Have you finally joined Instagram and I don't know about it. Or is it your Seattle friends ??"

I shrugged and giggled at her comment.

"No, I haven't joined Instagram yet. Even if I did I'd probably post pictures of Tabby only."

I joked I am not good at posing for pictures and writing cool captions in an instant. I haven't given a thought about that.

" I mean, I like this new you very much!! The hair and your grunge fashion are you after all these years. I am almost glad you went to the other side of the states."

"Thanks."

"Anyways, we were talking about you, Xavier is crazy about you. I am sure he's not aware of his newfound popularity."

"Girls! Dinner's ready!"

"Coming!!!!"

We rushed downstairs and settled down.

Homemade food is truly the best.

"You dyed your hair all of a sudden?"

I unconsciously touched my hair.

"I felt like I needed a change, you know? I like to experiment." We went back and forth with scientific theory and Dad told me about his extraordinary student who is very similar to me.

The night ended with me passing out on my comfy bed and well just forget about Seattle for a while.