Chapter 7

Ella escorted me to the ' hot neighbours' home . " Do I look beautiful ?" she asked while standing outside his door . I nodded in approval.

I didn't had any choice , if I disapproved , then again she would take two hours , which won't be appealing to me. Although she looked fine , I won't use a word beautiful for her . But thats what she though herself to be.

I took the liberty to ring the door bell as she was too much engrossed in her introductory speech. We waited for sometime , but no one answered . I looked at Ella and through my eyes I conveyed to her that ' I am leaving'.

" I am coming , wait a minute " , a manly voice said from the other side of the door . Ella's face lit up like a Christmas tree , she adjusted her pink tank top , which did little work of hiding anything within and her denim shorts , which were the ' smallest size' which anyone could call Shorts .

The door opened and for the first time in a life , my jaw dropped at the view of his bare chest , which was filled with muscles . His chest was moving up and down due to his harsh breathing.

He wiped his face with the towel which was hanging around his neck . I am pretty sure , he was freshly showered with the masculine smell of the body gel filling my nostriles . " Who are you ?" he asked .

Ella didn't say anything , which was too lost in him , anyways who want be. " We are your next door neighbour , we...." I said while Ella cut me off " I came here to say hello as well as wanted to know , if you needed anything " she said with extra sweetness , which didn't suit her at all.

" That's really nice of you both . Please come in " , we entered " I am really for my disposal . I was having shower . I will be right back , make yourself comfortable " he informed.

While he went I looked around his house , it was decently decorated not too much nor too less , just the right balance .

" I am back , anything that you ladies want ? " he asked with a smile which showed off his lovely dimples ." Yes I know what I want " Ella said in a seductive voice while shamelessly eying him .

" But I don't think I can give u , what you are asking for " he said , as if he knew what this shameless girl wanted .Ella panicked a little by his reply " You got me all wrong " she said defensively " I wanted to say that .....I wanted to know you , so what's your name ? "

He smiled and he took a couch from the corner and brought it near Ella and sat on it . " Edward Galardo is my name . What else do you want to know about me , Miss " he said with a cocky smile . He was such a player and I thought him to be different .

" I should head home , I have lot of work to do " I said with a straight face and up to leave ." By the way , may I know your name , lady ? " he asked sweetly .

But I was in no mood of his flirty little game " Ok if you insist, its Akira . Bye " . I banged the door after me in anger . But why was I angry at all , he isn't my type nor do I like him , do I ? .

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I came from there but I couldn't even concentrate on my work . Four hours have passed , still no sign of her. What is it thats taking her so long .

I lingered some more on my bed , but I couldn't control myself anymore . Should I go there and make a complete fool of myself . No I shouldn't but what can I do ?.

I heeard the noise of the main door open , someone has come , maybe Ella . I was filling with anticipation , but then I saw Ella barging into my room with her ' love sick face ' .

" He is so great , such a dream guy " she said with mesmerising eyes " Do you know I invited him for my farewell party as well as the convocation ceremony " .

" What was his reply ?" the second this came out of my mouth I regretted it . " He said , he would love to come , isn't he a darling " she said , almost uneffected by my

question .

She told me everything from top to bottom about her ' date ' although it wasn't. Thank God , I didn't had to ask her anything Even thought I wanted to know , but that would sound so desperate.

After her stomach had become totally light after diverging all the information . She went to her room .I thought some more about it

Tomorrow will be my unofficial freedom from this ' hell whole ' which has apparently cooled down a little bit , but then also I was happy . I had all the right to be ' happy ' as this is what I have been waiting since a year.

But before being transported to my merry land I had to cross one more tiring bridge , that is 'shopping ' which is not my thing .

I went and knocked Ella's door " Can you please , hurry up . The sale will finish by six ".

" Coming right out " she screamed through closed door .

We have somewhat came closer , because of Edward as she loves to talk about him , like all the time and her friends can't tolerate that , so I am a refuge for her . Even though sometimes I have to listen to one story more then once , but its all worth it .

Throughout the way to the mall , she had been in a foul mood . I didn't knew the reason behind it . But I knew that its solution will take time , which I didn't had at all otherwise the sale would finish which ment lose to me.

" I think I look fine in this one , what do u think ?" I asked Ella . " Yes , you do " she said without even looking at it.

" Ok , I have had enough of your torturing behaviour , tell me whats wrong ? " I had lost all of my patience till then .

" Edward is not talking to me since last night . He just messaged me write now ' where are you ?' " she said sadly .

"Don't feel depressed , at least he messaged . Did you replied him ? " I asked out of curiosity ." No , I am in dilemma . Should I message him or not " she said totally confused .

" If you take my opinion , don't message him . Play hard to get sis " I said joyfully , which actually worked " You are right . I am always throwing myself at him , maybe that's why he takes me for granted "

She again went into her thinking mode , so before she totally switches off I had to finish my shopping ." Now tell me fast . How do I look in this dress ? " I asked , even though I had made my decision , of buying this dress.

" I don't like this dress much , its neck is so small you should wear deep once which shows of your assets as well as the length is long for it to be called a middy . I think you should take the dress you tried before , you looked sexy in it " .

The dress I tried before was definately sexy . But it wasn't my type , it was partially backless with a boat shape neck which was the best thing . The only thing I liked about it was its vibrant red colour . My inner self at last made a decision of ' buying it ' , which was totally unlike me . But a change never hurts .

" You are right . I should buy this dress " I said happily ." You really want to buy this dress ? " she asked astonishingly .

" Yes I will " I said confidently. To my surprise she hugged me , which was such a new feeling , I hugged her back .

She withdrew . " But remember this, the ' hugs ' and all the ' kind stuff ' , I do for you don't change anything . We are still enemies only " she said sarcastically .

" I know that , enemy " I said winking at her . I felt so happy at that time , that I felt insecure that something bad is going to happen very soon.

Edward' s POV

' Where the hell is she , why isn't she replying my messages ' , that stupid girl has no brains . After all those months of tolerating her , she hasn't given me much except , her nasty talks .

I wish I had a escape from it . But she had been of some use after all , she helped me in planting cameras in her house .

While I had that in mind when I went to her house but she though it otherwise as she informed me ' my parents are not at home as well ' . Which made my work a lot easier , as I had to drug only one person after that I could get down to my business. .

But today of all days why is she had to be nasty and use her little brain , which will vanish soon if she doesn't stop using it .

I had to know where Akira was , so that I could do what I have to assigned to do.

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