Chapter 15

Volleyball, Basketball, Kabadi, khokho, Throwball and Squareball are my favourite outdoor games. Where- Chess, Carrom pool, ludo are my favourite indoor games. "Ahhh... Do you like to play with me?" a voice interrupted me from my trance of thoughts. I turned my head just to see Quinn who is holding a ball in her both hands standing dangerously beside me. "No," I replied sternly. She took a seat beside me but didn't speak any words. "Ohhhh.. You are there! I am looking for you." A worried Kevin approached us but a deep frown appeared on his face when he noticed the tension between us. "You two look busy." He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "well...I will come later." He strolled in the opposite direction. I broke the silence after what seemed to be hours as the silence is killing me. "Your cousin is too rude, I hate him," I muttered. For a second she looked at me with a confused expression before exclaiming: "Oh my God, Sheila!! What he did to you?" I explained everything from the beginning as to how he treated me in the lab and didn't even try to ask my forgiveness and how he blamed me for everything. "Ahh... Ummm... it's his nature, please don't think him wrong." She mumbled pleadingly. "I hate him already," I muttered. "But he is not that much worse." She protested. "So, he was the reason why you kept the distance from me, aren't you?" I asked. She shrugged her shoulder and slowly nodded her head. "Well, that doesn't matter. Me either don't want to hook with him," I added. "What do you mean?" She asked furrowing her perfect eyebrows. "That means we are still friends." Her face lit up with happiness and she hugged me. "Thank you so much, Sheila. I am so glad and I swear I will never repeat the same mistake." She clutched her throat as a sign of promise. "So ready to play?" she asked throwing the ball in the air. "Really, Quinn. Can't you see? I have a broken arm." I asked amusingly. "Ohhhh... Then what about ice cream?" she asked and dragged me to the ice cream shop before hearing my answer. This girl has no patience. We ate ice cream and had some girls' time until the sun decided to set up. After giving our final hug, we headed to our place. When I reached my hostel, I jumped on my bed. I feel good. Because I solved all my problems with Quinn. I really appreciate her; she sought my compassion very sincerely. --- These past few days I hang with Quinn and Kevin as how we used to be earlier. Harry ignored us completely, it's not like I want his company, but I'm feeling pity for him. Whenever Karl tries to bully me, they show up like a protecting shield. And also I have formulated some courage to face him. Hereafter, I never give him any chance to bully me. "Hey! Sheila, are you free this weekend?" Quinn asked. "No... I have some work to do." I lied knowing where her questions would be headed to. "Ohhhh..." She slumped her shoulder disappointedly. "It's okay. What about Friday night?" she asked. This girl!! "Ahh.... Hmm..." I thought of another lie. "Come on, Sheila!! It will be so fun, just two hours. We can return back soon." She pouted her lips. "Hmm okay, I will," I said uncertainly. As planned we gathered in the small ice cream shop which was located near my hostel. We talked, chatted, and gossiped like we are a long time friend and it felt so good. We bid our goodbye. And as a gentleman, Kevin offered me a ride, but it's just a walkable distance so I refused to go with him. It's 8.30 in the evening when I reached my hostel and I have plenty of time so I planned to go to the park. Singing my favourite song "Uyire" I reached the park but my prosperity didn't last as I felt someone's presence behind me. All the hair in my neck stood up immediately. And even before I could gain my consent, a hand grabbed my shoulder which made me look at his face. Standing in front of me is none other than the devil Karl with a smirk on his face. Why him? I blankly stared at him. What is he going to do? All these times I was doing great without his torture. "Where is your protecting shield?" he asked his hand is still on my shoulder. "It's none of your business." I spat. Haven't I told you I have formulated some courage? "Hahaaha--" Throwing his head back he laughed and took one step forward but stopped when he focused something behind me. I followed his gaze and saw a handsome boy who I was admiring from afar is drinking water, his gaze was solely on us. Then he looked away and started to run around the park. "I see-- he has some problem with you. Not like his friends," He said nibbling his bottom lips. What?! Furrowing my brows I looked back at him then the realization hit me like thunder. It's Harry!!! Embarrassing!! Did he know I have been drooling over him since the very first day of my journey here? Shit!! I hate him. I thought the handsome boy would be someone else but haven't thought it would be him. "Dreaming... Ahh.." He snatched me back to reality. I glanced towards him before throwing my tantrum. "I hate both of you. Now leave me. I wanted to go." But his grip on my shoulder tightened. "Where do you think you are going? I'm really getting bored of your protecting shields. Now I can do whatever I want." He whispered the last part in my ear. A cold shiver ran down my spine. "What do you want?" I asked, not taking my eyes off him. "You..." He simply stated. "What?!" I shouted. "Didn't you hear me, I. WANT. YOU." he said dictating every word slowly.