Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Ria blinks three times taken aback by the rudeness and harsh words of the handsome man sitting on the couch. “Liam, this is Ria, Ria Choudhary. Your new physiotherapist” Paul says introducing Ria. Liam looks at her from head to toe “were you going to the market?” he asks Ria and she blinks at him with confusion “excuse me?” she asks him. “Look Paul, what kind of physiotherapist is this? Very dull, and shabby” he says as he takes in Ria’s appearance again and Ria feels hurt and angry. She looks at Paul with a “why is he so rude?” look and Paul gives her a sign rubbing his chest and nodding indicating to her to calm down.

“So you can’t speak for yourself?” he asks her again she clenches her fists on either side before releasing her fists and sighing “My name is Ria Choudary, i am a graduate of University of Minnesota, and i am a physiotherapist with 2 years experience at Clean hearts clinic. My expertise includes massage and hydrotherapy ” she says while Liam cleans his right ear with his pinky finger “oh are you done?” he asks her and she nods a “yes” “thought you would have told me the day you were born, the hospital you were born at, the names of your parents and the village you’re from in India” he says and Ria looks at him shocked at his rudeness “Liam!” Paul says to Liam. “Anyway, Paul will have your employment contract sent to you in your email, i am sure you know the terms for working as my physiotherapist” Liam says “I don’t understand” Ria says and Liam rubs his temples “Paul” he says referring to Mr Paul. “Ria as part of the terms of this job you’ll have to be available to assist Mr Liam in anyway you can to help him recover” Paul says to Ria and Ria looks confused “it means that if i need services other than physiotherapy you’ll have to render it to me” he says “what does that mean?” Ria asks looking at Mr Paul “i’ll explain it to you later on our way out” Mr Paul says “you can start work right now and then return the contract tomorrow” Mr Paul says to Ria. Mr Paul gets Liam’s wheelchair and helps him into it while Liam cusses “i hate this so much. I’m feeling like a retard” Liam says “follow me Ria” Mr Paul says to Ria and Ria follows them to Liam’s room. Liam’s room is dark themed with very dark heavy looking curtains, black painted walls and black marbled floor. In the middle of the room is a king size bed covered in black sheets, beddings, and blanket. There’s a large sized picture of Liam above his bed. Paul helps him sit on the bed. “I’ll need him to lay down please” Ria says and Paul helps Liam lay on the bed. Ria gets out her tools and a balm. “Hey wait, what’s that in your hand?” Liam asks her “it’s a soothing balm for your pain, and muscle discomfort” Ria says before she starts to massage Liam.

Liam’s POV

I must say her hands are so soft and very comforting. From her hands it’s obvious that she’s very fragile and not strong. Ria Choudhary, small face, pouty lips, pretty eyes and a button nose. She’s cute like a cat very beautiful and breakable. With the way her hands are soft just from a massage i can imagine how her hands will feel in other places on my body and that little mouth of hers wonder what it can do. I’ll like to see her cry i bet she’ll be more beautiful when she’s sobbing.

Liam keeps his gaze on Ria but Ria doesn’t notice his lustful and dark gaze.

3 Hours Later

Ria is done with her physiotherapy for Liam. “you would have to move in with me from tomorrow when you resume work” Liam says to her as he’s wheeled to the sitting room by Mr Paul and Ria looks shocked “move into your house?” she asks as she looks at Mr Paul “yes Ria it’s part of the terms and conditions for the job, you’ll see it in the contract i’ll send to you” Mr Paul says. “I can’t move in with you Mr Woods, I won’t be able to do that” Ria says and Liam has an unamused look on his face as he stares at her with an angry expression “And why is that?” he asks “because… because, I have something else to do and I wouldn’t be able to do that if I move in with you” Ria says as she clutches unto her bag. “Very well then I guess, you wouldn’t be getting the job” Liam says “What do you have to do that will not permit you to move in with Mr Woods?” Mr Paul asks Ria. “I…” Ria says but is cut off “are you babysitting?, do you have a baby?” Mr Paul asks not intending to hurt Ria but Ria takes it the wrong way she looks irritated while Liam looks more irritated than her not saying a word just giving her a piercing glare. “I don’t have a child, I have to take care of my Mother. That’s why I can’t live with Mr Woods” Ria says and Liam scoffs “is your mother an imbecile? or an invalid? that you have to take care of her and babysit her?” Liam asks Ria and Ria tries to mention her composure she takes a deep breath and exhales before speaking “I will never work for you Mr Woods” she says as Liam keeps his stare on her and she continues. “You are the worst person I have ever come across, are you even human?” she asks him and he remains stoic in his luxurious sofa. “How could you be so heartless?” she asks him again but gets no response again as Liam clenches his jaw still keeping his stare on her. “Don’t you have a mother too? Or are you a bastard? Because you do behave like one. I am so done, I won’t work here. Have a good day Mr Woods” Ria says her voice trembling as she tries to control her anger. She turns around and walks out gracefully from the luxurious penthouse.

Liam is in a flame of rage as he watches Ria leave his penthouse. Mr Paul gives an exhausted sigh. “You’re dismissed Mr Paul” Liam says and Paul gives a slight bow “Goodnight sir” Paul says as he leaves the penthouse.

Ria stands at the bus stop with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She has certainly lost that job with that arrogant man for sure. She has to move on to the next step, but what is her next step? She wonders. The cloud starts to gather as a heavy wind begins to blow and it starts to drizzle. Her phone rings and her heart skips when she sees the caller ID as “Aquatic hospital”. She picks the call and three seconds later her phone slips out of her hand and falls on the floor as her eyes widen in utter shock.