Chapter Eighteen

SHAEL
My phone was ringing, I searched for it, moving my hand on the mattress to find it. I caught it, I didn't unfold my eyes. I randomly hit the call button and touch it to my ear.
" Hello. " I huskily said.
" How are you, Doll? " I recognized her voice.
" I'm fabulous momma " I said smilingly. But I couldn't stop my tears which were hovering over the brink of my eyes.
" Good, Guru is keeping his words to me. " She beamed at me.
" Yes, he is. " I said shyly, hiding my face with a pillow. I clamped my hand on my mouth. I was facing mixed feelings.
" I am glad to hear it. " she said. " I've received some property papers, it's yours. Why did you send it to me? You should take care of your stuff yourself. You are married and responsible now. " she said.
" I know momma, actually Guru purchased it for me, we're here, can't come back to have this paper, so till then, can you keep it to yourself? " I asked her in a cracked voice.
" Oh!! okay. " she replied.
I can't tell her it's part of my contract. He purchased it when we got married.
" I'll call you later, momma. " I said.
" What's the matter, tell me. Is everything okay with Guru? "'she asked.
" Momma, accidentally my room caught fire and I was sleeping at that time. Whole room burnt into ashes." She cut me off.
" Oh my doll! Are you okay? " She worriedly asked.
" I'm fine momma. But I'm not getting it. Why didn't it hurt me? Do I have some powers, momma? " I asked her.
" Did you tell anyone? " She asked in tension.
" No momma. " I said to her.
" Don't share anything with anyone. I'll call you soon. Okay? " I could guess. She must be pacing in her room.
" Yeh!! Bye momma. " I hit the end button.
I ran my eyes around me. I was alone in the room. Guru was not beside me on the bed. I was wearing his shirt. He wasn't around, I was smelling like him. He didn't leave me any choice. All this happened because my own friend betrayed me. He asked me to complete the last clause which was to complete this marriage. There was a tiny hope in my heart that Jazz would forgive me taking this fake marriage decision. But now after Guru's claim on my body it's impossible. Jazz wouldn't see my face. I hate myself. I lost him forever. It is a fake marriage. Why did Guru take this marriage to the next level? He is gonna part from me. Why did he not give me much choice? Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I closed my eyes. His chiseled six pack, his toned muscles and carved chest and v-line. Past sight flashed before my eyes. It's so confusing. I'm married, still the soft corner for Jazz wants him back which is quite impossible. I know, it would be wrong to think about someone else except of my husband. But it was a contracted marriage. If it wasn't a contracted one, he didn't leave me like this for the first time. I don't think so, the contract is the only reason for me being her alone. It is my past, my relationship with Jazz. He must hate me now. I remembered Sammie's saying, " He doesn't know you're in a relationship. He will leave you, throw you out of his life. " it's troubling me. Why did he provide all this at this time, what's it mean? I have started to like him, in fact more than like. I don't want to separate from him. Was Janney right? Tears started to run down my eyes. I love being around him. I clutched his shirt and wrapped my arms around me. I completely cut myself out from Jazz. I didn't miss him once. Guru keeps me and my mind occupied. Indeed, I fully buried his memories. I can't take all that from Guru now. I attempted to seek the truth. Does he have powers and he can jinx like Janney. There are many more things I desire to know and he shut it down. I was lonely in his house, wearing his shirt, in his room, crying bitterly over him.
My phone beeped. I ignored it. It started to ring later. I was not in the mood to talk to anyone. I ignored it and didn't check, who's calling. I wanna live alone and don't wanna talk to anyone. Five minutes later, Someone knocked on the door, " Shael. " Nance called from out.
I didn't reply to her.
" Shael, are you okay? Boss asked me to check on you. You are not receiving his call. " She asked again.
It startled me. I brushed my hand over my cheeks. I picked the phone up in my hands and checked the last call. It was from Guru. I hit the call back button. It was engaging. I hang up, " I'm fine, Nance. I was sleeping. " I almost shouted, so she could hear it.
" Alright. " she said and I heard her foot steps descending.
My phone rang, " Guru." Display was showing. It crept a huge smile on my face. I touched the call button, " Hello " I said through my smile.
" Hi, Are you okay? " he asked, I could feel his concern in his voice.
" Yea, I was sleeping. I'm sorry. " I said.
" For what. " he asked.
" I didn't receive your call, you have to send someone to check me out. " I said, playing with my blanket.
" It was an essential conference. I don't want to disturb you, so I let you sleep. " He said.
" It's.... um.. I don't know what to say." I said chewing my bottom lip. He laughed aloud, it created a genuine smile on my face too.
" Can I ask something of you? " I hesitated.
" Yea, say it. " he replied instantly.
" Are you upset with me? " I said in fear. I don't want him to scream at me.
" Why will I? " he asked with confusion.
"III.. I'm.. " I trailed and couldn't question him, " Because of my past." I asked him, gathering my whole courage.
There was silence from both sides. I heard his deep breath on the phone. I was feeling distraught, " I'm seriously not bothering, What was your past and who was part of it. For now, You are mine. If someone dared to touch you and dared to hurt you, It'd be the last day of his life. " He said with a mix of possessiveness and exasperation.
I took a deep breath, I didn't speak a word.
" Significantly, It's the last time we're talking on this topic. I don't wanna listen to a single word about it further in the future. " He said in a soft tone.
" Okay. " I said putting my eyes on the ground.
" Shael, " he said and halted. I can hear some noises from his background. " Hm, ok. " I heard him talking with someone else.
" Shael, I've to go to attend a meeting. See you in the evening. " he huskily said.
" Okay, bye. " I whispered.
" Bye. " he slowly said and disengaged.
I wanna know why the flames couldn't burn me. There was only one person who could answer my Query, Guru. In this hurry, I forgot about my dream last night. Jazz is coming back in my life. I really didn't want him. Whatever it is, me and Guru. I like him, I'm not backing away from him after all this. I'll be loyal, no matter what. Doesn't matter, Guru wants me as a part of his life or not. Jazz left me and he chose his money over me. I didn't wanna ponder about Jazz. At this moment, I've to satisfy my hunger. I took a long shower with hotel water. I wore the dress he selected for me. It was cold outside, so I took a jacket with me. I went directly to the kitchen. I drank a glass of water. Thanks to Guru, he knows I'm vegetarian, he arranged my favorite vegetarian food. I filled my plate with Indian vegetarian food and salad. I settled down with my food on the table to eat my food, I was feeling hungry, I attacked on my food.
" Good afternoon, Shael. " Nyle said, sitting on the front seat of mine.
He was looking all sweaty. I'm astonished at him, it's so cold out there and he is sweating, " Good mor.. um, good afternoon. " I said happily.
" Don't you get bored?" he asked me, running his hands through his wet hair.
I narrowed my eyes at him, " And why will I ? " I questioned him.
" You didn't step out of the threshold once. " he asked, sipping something from his bottle.
" I'm new here, I don't know how to drive and importantly I don't know the routes of the city. I don't want Guru to find me in the 'lost and find' area." I replied chewing my food.
" Is that so? " he raised his eyebrows.
" hmm " I nodded.
" You should hangout with me today. " he suggested wiggling his eyebrows.
" Nice idea, but Guru? " I made a face.
" I've a mind blowing solution for this. " he said, fishing for something in his pocket.
He took out his hand with his cell phone and called on a number. He put it on speaker. I could hear it ringing.
" Hello.." Guru's voice came out of it. It widened my eyes and stared at Nyle.
" Hey bro, Can I borrow your wife.? Nyle said with mischief.
I ceased chewing. I was waiting for his thunder, " What the fuck are you talking about? " he snapped angrily.
" Relax brother, Can I take your beautiful wife out with me? " he asked.
" If she hasn't a problem with it, you can. " He said.
" See Shael, He allowed you, will you honor me to show you The London. " He asked dramatically.
I laughed, " Yes ' I nodded.
" Did you put your phone on speaker? " I can feel his bossy tone in his voice.
" Yes, I don't want Shael to ask me, ' Did he really say so. ' " he chuckled.
" fu... I'm gonna punch you for this. " he said.
" No no no " Nyle mischievous nodded and made me laugh.
" She's your responsibility, Take care of her. " Guru almost ordered him.
" Got it bro. " Nyle replied in admitting.
Guru hanged up.
What's his meaning, his responsibility, I can take care of myself. I'm not a kid. I frowned at this sentence.