The moment mike said that I understood what he means. He was asking for Raymond to come here and teach him. As much as I want to avoid Raymond at the moment, I don’t want my personal problems to disturb mike’s studies.
I don’t want to face Raymond but mike understands things well when Raymond teaches him. My mind was battling, it would take me a lot of courage to call Raymond for help at the same time it’ll help mike.
I took my phone and fake dialed pretending to wait for Raymond to answer. Then I shove the phone in my pajama pocket as I shook my head telling mike that he didn’t answer.
Mike gave a confused look and took the mobile phone out of his pocket and typed something. By this, I had reached the table and sat on the chair.
“Umm… Mikey, I think he’s too busy. He’s not even picking up my call.” I replied hoping him to understand.
“Uuuu- Soaf” he lifted his towards me from his phone and I found a confused look.
“Yeah?” I replied.
“I don’t think he’s busy at all,” Mike said while showing me his mobile phone which showed-
Yeah sure! I was free anyway. See you at Sophie’s place then. Be there in fifteen.
~Ray
What?
Did he say my place?
Is Raymond coming here?
Wait. Why is he coming here? Mike is the one who needs help not me. So they can go to his house. I think I can fix this. Or at least try to.
“Did you just message him?” I asked him horrified.
“Ohh…. No? Umm…. I did it before coming here” he said as he shook his head slightly.
“Wh-why is he coming here? I mean you both can meet up at your house.” I suggested hoping he would agree. Besides, there is no point I’m wrong with this.
“I asked him to but he suggested your house. He said you can help us both, besides it’s fun with you guys.” He chirped winking at me.
I sighed.
Great. Just great.
Screw my life. It’s like I’m going to face my worst fear. My heart is already beating fast.
Raymond will be here soon and I’m still wearing Pyjamas. As soon this realization hit me I rushed upstairs towards my room. Mike was confused by my sudden movement but I told him I’ll be right back.
I changed myself into something presentable. I decided to wear a bottle green plain t-shirt and white shorts. I combed my hair and decided to leave them loose.
I heard doorbell rang and then I rushed downstairs, I didn’t see who it was because:
a) I knew it was Raymond.
b) I still don’t want to face him.
c) I don’t want it to look like I have been eagerly waiting for him or something like that because I haven’t. Right?
I headed towards the dining room and sat there since mike was attending the door I took his book and opened some random page and pretended to read it. My hairs were protecting me from the sides. They were blocking the view.
“Hey,” Raymond said in a soft and calm voice.
I looked up and replied “Hey” without looking into his eyes. Though I was very much tempted to look at them somehow I resisted.
As usual, Raymond was looking handsome, with a smile plastered on his lips like it is never leaving. His hairs messed up but in a sexy way. He was wearing Blue jeans and a black t-shirt which hugged his muscles and his abs were on display through the t-shirt.
Suddenly mike came from behind and said-
“You changed? Why?” mike asked and I gave him a frown look.
Uhh…. shut up Mikey
“Changed?” Raymond gave a confused look.
“Yeah, she was in her pajamas before. She just changed.” Mike replied. I was glaring at him by now.
“You told her I was coming?” Raymond queried.
“Yeah, just before she went to change,” Mike replied innocently. Okay maybe not so innocently, I can feel it. He’s mocking this.
A smirk displayed on his lips. His face showed triumph.
A blush crept on my cheeks and I shifted my gaze down at the table. My hairs again protected me.
They both sat, mike sat in front of me while Raymond took a seat with me. He was sitting too close to my liking. Raymond started teaching mike, in between his arms brushed with mine sending shivers down my spine. It felt warm and sent a current to me at the same time. I shifted my chair a bit so that I can be at some distance from Raymond now.
He shifted his chair and now again he was sitting close to me while our hands were touching. I lifted my hands from the table and decided to rest them on my lap. For a while, everything was fine, though Raymond’s presence was bothering me a lot I tried to calm down. I wasn’t feeling hurt now. I was relieved maybe because it’s the first time I’m seeing him without Ellen tugging on his arm. I only saw him twice alone at the library.
About half an hour passed and I was completely lost in my thoughts. Suddenly I felt something warm on my hands and as soon as the realization hit me. My heart started racing. It was beating so fast that it could have exploded any minute now.
I stopped breathing.
And then he intertwined our fingers under the table. Tightly. His hands felt so soft and warm while mine were cold because of nervousness.
I looked up at him. He stole a glance at me and smiled. A breathtaking smile.
I was blushing hard by now. I almost turned into a tomato.
Wait. What am I doing? I’m letting him use me again.
Shit.