let's be friends

“Verena shouldn't be this late. It's already 7pm. Evelina informed me she left the

office long ago. She should have been back home by now. I know she didn't went

to her house as her mother called me a while ago. So,maybe hanging out with

friends?

Even if so, she informs me as a general courtesy since we are staying together. But she

never called me. And when I decided to call, she never picked up the damn phone!

Maybe I should step out now and search for her. If I can't find her I will let the cops

know.” All these thoughts ran through Zayden’s head as he was waiting for

Verenato return home.

Zayden locked the door and stepped out. He didn't have to drive for long when he suddenly saw

Verena a few steps ahead. He stepped out of the car and rushed to her. He could see a few scars on her body.

"WHAT HAPPENED?ARE YOU ALRIGHT?" He yelled.

Verena didn't expect to see Zayden here. She was wondering if Zayden was looking for her as she was late.

As he asked Verena what happened she took a deep breath before answering.

"Well in my way back I was sort of attacked. They probably wanted to snatch away my office files which contained some classified information ,Statistics and details of our recent project. So, I just had to beat them up. I am very

skilled with martial art so you don't need to worry."

Zayden still looked worried.

"You are covered with scars." He said with a voice full of concern.

"Nothing much. I already told you don't sweat it. It's beacuase those bastards had to shatter the windows of my car. I was this late because I had to take my car to an auto repair shop."

Zayden couldn't help but sigh.

"You went to a repair shop but you couldn't go to a clinic? You are still bleeding. They maybe just minor cuts thankfully but still they could cause infection. And you could have called me. I would have picked you up at least or helped you." Zayden said all beaten up.

"Umm..well...we never exchanged numbers." She told hesitantly.

Zayden picked out his phone from his pocket and made a call. Her phone started ringing.

"Now you have it" He smiled at her.

"Let's head back now." He offered and she nodded.

In the car there was an awkward silence. The silence was broken by him. He started "I called you a number of times. You never picked up."

"Yah, I noticed a call from unknown number but I was in the middle of some butt kicking" she answered.

He giggled and she gave him a stare.

"Don't make me worry like this anymore."

His last words somehow made her feel good and emberessed at the same time. She could feel herself getting flushed. Once again a silence prevailed all the way home but for some reason it wasn't awkward...it was soothing.

The next day, Verena woke up early. She decided to sleep some more but her eyes caught a glimpse of light coming from Zayden's room. So she decided to check what he is doing.  She was him exercising.

She was sort of struck at the view of his broad shoulders, his well developed  abs.  she would never admi but she was craving to have a short peek of his front view. She couln’t help but keep staring.

"Someone has a very perverted look." Zayden said teasingly yet in a seductive voice.

She was wondering how could he know? She never made a sound. Just then the mirror infront of him caught her attention.

She cursed her own carelessness.

He was silent expecting a reply but as she didn't say anything he added "Do YOU want to FEEL me more?"

She was confused for a moment but as she caught hold of his pun she started blushing.

"As if I will ever want to!" she yelled and left the room. She heard him laughing hard which made Verena more emberessed.

During breakfast

They were having breakfast and suddenly Verena told that she won't be attending office today. She had some works to do. Zayden just nodded and left after getting ready.

Time skip~~~

After office Zayden head back home. At home he noticed Verena was trying to hide something behind her back.

"Verena you are trying to hide something. Aren't you?"

"No, nothing at all"

"Show me your hands will you?"

She didn't move a muscle. So, he walked up to her and forced her to show him her hands. Her hands are covered by a number of...bandages.

"What happened? Did you slip or something?"

She kept silent.

She couldn’t possibily say anything.  She was certain to me mocked. As she kept silent his eyes kept wandering everywhere and then stopped. As Verena followed his gaze I knew he already have his answer.

She expected him to laugh but he just sigh and looked at her with a questioning look.

"You are always the one cooking. And you also work hard all day. So, I thought I could maybe help you a little."

His eyes suddenly soften, he smiled and said "It’s hard to learn how to cook from books. I can teach you. Come, I will show you how."

We headed to the kitchen. He started chopping off vegetable carefully and swiftly. He made sure he wasn't too fast.

Verena just smiled and thought it's nice to see him cooking.

"Umm Zayden..." He stopped chopping  and looked at her.

"Maybe we won't get married or anything like our parents are expecting. But maybe....umm... Won't hurt to be friend."

I was mesmerized by his gorgeous heart warming smile.

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