Peter Byers

Chapter 20

All the time, I just kept thinking about John an that wonderful evening he gave us. It was just like a miracle in my life. I would soon tell mom about him and everything will be great again. Kevin was always a source of discomfort for everyone but we could leave him alone cause he was also a member of our family.

I reached California the next afternoon. I got my room mates and we all set to study again for our medical professionals. Soon I forgot everything and the stress my exams took over.

Fortnight after my return to California, I was studying in my room when y phone rang. I was displeased to see the caller, who was again my teacher, Peter Byers. I didn't take it. It rang again and then I picked it up.

"Hello Cassie"

"Hello Sir. How are you?" I replied sulkily.

"I am so offended. You didn't even met me before your departure. I was awaiting for you all this time."

He said in a coaxing tone.

"I am so sorry sir, my cousin Kevin got hospitalized so I couldn't come to meet. I am really sorry."

"Its okay, if you apologize. Where do you live in California?"

"Umm, its the Girl Medical College hostel, Sir. Why do you ask?"

"Cause I am also coming to California to attend a marriage. I was thinking to meet you, since you couldn't meet me last time."

I was now as scared as hell. Why did he want to meet me especially. I had never gotten so lose to any of my teacher nor did I want to. It was all getting awkward. I just ignored it and again indulged in my studies.

Two days later, the hostel warden came up to me and said someone had come to meet me. I followed her to the guest room. She left and I pushed the door open. My eyes grew as wide as they could. Sir Peter was standing there, smiling. I reluctantly came up to him and greeted him.

"Hello Sir, I didn't really expect you.."

"Yes Cassie, I wanted to give you a surprise, just like you gave me." He said, laughing.

I really didn't like it. But I thought I would be bad manners to be rude to him, so I smiled professionally.

"Will you like to join me to lunch?" he asked.

"Sir", I hesitated but still forcing a smile, "the hostel won't let me go. We have our exams starting after some months so, I don't think, I'll be able to come with you. I am so sorry." I gave my best acting excuse but it was all in vain. He told me that he had a family relative here. He would grant me leave for 2 days. And I excused for how much course I still had to prepare, he just told me that a day or two will refresh my mind.

He was not giving any good vibes and I could feel now that something was really going wrong. Despite my refusal, I still had to accept his offer. And went with him to lunch.

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