CRIMSON POV
You know how they always say to 'be careful about what you do for every action will be accompanied by a repercussion' , well that statement is exactly what my life had been all about for a week now. After what happened between Charles and I, its been really awkward around the house. We haven't talked since then, not like I had given us a chance to converse, actually I had taken it upon myself to avoid speaking or making eye contacts with him, in fact avoiding him totally was like a mission I was sure to get praised for how excellently I carried it out. How was I supposed to handle the fact that Charles loved me more than our relationship permits. He had mentioned it before that he was in love with someone but she wasn't aware of it, never would I have thought I would end up being that someone. Dad was supposed to be back already but just as I expected he said his journey would be delayed for three more days so I would have just four days to spend with him since my holiday would only survive a week longer. He called sometimes and at first he had his suspicions that Charles and I were no longer in good terms since we never received his calls together or spoke of any adventure we had but his suspicions were quick to die when we individually came up with perfect excuses. How was I supposed to tell my dad what happened between us?. "Crimson please can we talk?" I knew I should have just remained in my room and closed the door because what I had feared would happen did happen eventually, Charles asked to talk to me. "Do we have to?" I replied trying my possible best not to look into his eyes, "yes we can't keep this going forever, we've gonna talk about it sooner or later" now he moved closer to the dinning area where I was standing. With each step he took I found my eyes betraying me, moving slowly until I met his eyes burrowing holes into mine as his foot covered the distance between us. "We have come this far not talking, so why stop now?, lets just leave it this way by the way in a weeks time I will be gone to school and I really don't want to talk to you until then". "I know you don't want to but we still have to talk, I can't take it anymore and you cant run away from me not even school will save you Crim" he reached out to cup my face and as much as I wanted to see where that action would lead us, I still knew better than to let it continue and face the aftermath yet again. "Charles just stay away, just for a week please" I immediately put my legs to use and rushed around the tables dashing towards the corridor but I wasn't fast enough to escape hearing what he said next. "I love you Crim and be it a week or more trust me you cant run away because I will be following you to school and wherever you plan to run to after that " I really wanted to turn around and ask him what he meant but my heart didn't want anymore emphasis on the love part so I just rather forgo the whole statement.CHARLES POV Its been a week since I confessed my love and did what I did, It's also been a week since Crimson spoke to me. She really thought she could avoid me and run off to school but little did she know I had plans on following her wherever she escapes to, I will torment her until she could no longer resist me and I will love her until she reciprocates it back. I had actually applied to lecture at Crimson's school way before she arrived for the holiday. Apparently they were in the process of searching for qualified individuals with real life experience to coach the tourism and international relation students on practical lessons and helpful tips before graduating. Lucky enough for them I was more than qualified having studied the two course and handling the Vein empire which spread across four continents for seven years and counting. At that time I was looking for an opportunity to rebound with Crimson after missing out so much for five years and now I even have a better reason to accept the employment they were offering. I was rounding up the work at my branch at New jersey so I could put another manager in charge while I journey to posses my love. I made a quick stop at the airport after work to pick up Crimsons dad, if only he knew how much we anticipated his return he would have arrived a lot sooner. I believe things could go two ways for the remaining days Crimson will be home, it's either her dads presence reduces the intensified awkwardness and bring a few days of resolution between us or her dad finds out what happened and after that my managers will be picking up my remains from the mortuary while sorting out my will. As much as I wanted to explain the situation to him I couldn't bring myself to do it, at least not until I sort things out with Crimson. "I will be following Crimson to school when she leaves" I had to tell him this sooner or later, "why?. You know you don't have to drop her off, you've got enough on your plate with the business spreading like a wild fire" I sure do have a lot of work to finish up but after years of devotion to my work I think I deserve a break and by the way Crimson is way more important. "I'm not dropping her off, I plan on spending the year. I took up a prof/tutor kinda job" I took a second to look at him and his worrisome expression got me snapping my head back to the road, "Why? what's wrong?, are you i'm some kind of problem?". "No i'm fine, I just want to share my knowledge and so doing increase the business publicity", "is that all?" he asked with curiosity filled in his voice. "Well I also want to catch up with Crimson, you know I have missed a lot" I knew he wouldn't buy my first excuses but I definitely wasn't ready to tell him the whole story, for now he doesn't need to know and i'm sure thats what Crimson wants too.CRIMSON POV Never for once did I ever imagine a day like this would come when I would be so eager to get back to school, but here I was standing at the walkway of my house, waiting for my cab to the airport, with my fully loaded luggage I had packed down for days now. When dad returned the tension between Charles and I was still very much present but we took it upon ourselves to make it lack visibility. Luckily enough for us dad suspected nothing and he even gave me little to no university lifestyle coaching lesson like he always did when it was time for me to return. I wasn't sure why the insecurity he always had while sending me off to school was absent but it speared me the sermons and survival hacks so i'm kinda grateful to whatever soothed his overly worried mind. "Crim I am heading to the airport, let me drop you off" there it was again, that voice I desperately tried to avoid, "It's fine I already booked a cab and its prepaid". I would rather run the tracks to the airport
CHARLES POV Yesterday I got a handful of complaints and grumbling from Crimson all night long, despite the tough night I still had to wake up early to prepare for the days work. I planned on managing the vein branch over here, although it's one of the smallest branch of the vein empire allocated to one of my minor investor, I still needed to check it out since I was in town. After checking on business I planned on stopping by the university to check when my lectures would commence. As I was busy heating the breakfast I had just ordered, Crimson walked in. Her formally perfect bun was now a total disaster, she stretched out while yawning and her baggy top gave way for the sunlight to kiss her skinny legs, while her back arched forward making her n*pples stand in ovation. She moved towards the cabinet and grabbed a cup to drink water while swaying her head left and right like there was some music box inbuilt in her brain. She only realized my presence when I made way to turn off t
CHARLES POV I rushed back home after concluding all the unnecessary procedures that they deemed important. I had to ring the bell twice again before Crimson came to open it and this time around she made me spell my name before unlocking it, I should never had preached about door safety to her yesterday now she's punishing me for my consideration and sincere concern. The parlour smelt like cake and I knew why immediately I spotted Crimsons messed up apron. "What are you doing?", "cup cakes, I'm going to a party today, its a resumption party" she replied while rubbing her hands eagerly, admiring her work. " why would you take cupcakes to a school party, what are you?, three years old." her expression suddenly changed and she took a minute to think of my point. "who was the guy I saw you with at school?" her head immediately snapped up when I asked her, "it's none of your business and are you really serious about the university job?. " I mean who even employed you?" of course it
We arrived at the party and it was at that moment of entry I realized I fucked up. I should never had agreed to attended a party with a discreet location Brenna knows about, the fact that Lucas was the one giving out invitation should have even been my red flag. "Now look what I've got myself into" I said silently as I watched half baked youth walk around half naked with stripped versions of cloths and alcohols splattered over their bodies like sweat. The party was actually at an abandoned tunnel or better still a hideout, right below a functioning train station. To make things worst we had to run through the tracks before the next train smashed us smoothly like cheese. It was just like a club house but the fear of death or police raid was what replaced the fun I was meant to have. "You made it, you look cute" I heard Lucas say as he screamed over the loud music, "I made it here but I cant say the same about making it out" if only he knew how eager I was to sneak out of here in on
CRIMSON POV The day was really an awkward one filled with provocative encounters. In as much as I never want to relive the day, I still couldn't help but rewind the scenes of the day as I tossed around on the bed. I expected the day to start off normally just like it always did in the years past but the fact that I had attended the resumption party and gained some unwanted attention was limitation enough to my expectations. Just as I feared I got deadly stares as I tried my possible best to hasten through the walkways and into any random closet of solitude I could find. I mean for the first time in my four years of study at university I was fortunate enough or would I rather say unfortunate enough to have a conversation with a total stranger by the walk way. The girl just walked up to me and I thought myself lucky to get a 'Hi' from a random hot chick but those thoughts lasted up until she asked what my relationship was with Lucas, it was at that moment I wished teleportation was a
AUTHOR'S POV *********One month later******* As time passed by Crimson came to cope with the presence of Charles while Charles on the other hand was not ready to settle for Crimsons refusal to accept his proposed love. The classes had been going extremely well for all the female students except for Crimson of course. Just as expected every girl wanted so desperately to be noticed by Charles, even some of the guys had plans to change his sexuality. Life could have been exciting for him if only Crimson was part of the drooling multitude interested in him. As for Crimson she wanted nothing more than to end the year as fast as possible. It was torture enough for her to see girls flaunt themselves all over Charles but the fact that she was not ready to acknowledge her jealousy and the reason for it, made the torture even more severe. CHARLES POV It was finally another day away from school and heaven alone knew how grateful I was for such days. When I considered lecturing I put aside
CRIMSON POV After questioning the scars I saw on Charles body I was left with all the food I saw earlier on the kitchen cabinet and two days of total solitude. Charles left without giving me an answer as to where he got the scars from, he's been gone for two days now. Although he called to give a flimsy excuse for staying out, I knew for a fact that he was trying every means possible to avoid answering to my inquisitive mind. I thought his absence would give me a sense of comfort and a soothing peace from the silence but the solitude gave me little to no joy. I felt bored even though we rarely even spoke and making breakfast on my own made me realize how much help he's being. In just two days I realized how much importance his presence was and I could be angry at him or even ask for distance but I would never be able to bare it if he were to ever disappear again. I had to rush to school for an emergency lecture, to everyone else it was just another lecture but I didn't know about
CHARLES POV I knew Crimson won't stop asking questions as to where I got the scars from and I was most definitely not ready to give answers to any of her questions. I had no idea how I could bring myself to tell her all that happened during the five years I was away, I wasn't sure how she would look at me after hearing all I had done. I kept on thinking of the possibility that she would understand and forgive me once I explain what my situation was at that time but the possibility that she would condemn me and view me as a monster could not ignored. So I choose to escape. I knew running was not the best choice cause sooner or later reality would catch up with me but I still choose to ignore the truth and everything was going fine up until I received a call from Sandra. She said there was an urgent health issue she had to attend to and that she was in a hurry since her already booked session would soon start. She asked if I was available to swap classes with her for the day but she q