Chapter 5 [ MEETING HIM ]

I was still staring at that suspicious car standing under the lone street light. Numerous creepy thoughts surfing inside my head, I am feeling as if the person sitting inside that car has his or hers eyes on me, Is someone stalking me? Am I in danger? What if someone is behind me? Ugh! Stop being a paranoid Bell! Watching those Thrillers wasn't a good idea. Damn. I need to chill. Moreover, who the fuck will stalk me? I am not someone who has something precious nor do I know anyone here. 

That car is just simply parked there, maybe it belongs to someone living in the neighborhood. It's nothing that important to overthink about. I should sleep now.

I was about to close the window and go inside when the sound of the car's engine revving broke the still of the night. I stared after it silently as it zoomed off into the night, completely disappearing from sight. I released a breath I didn't know I was holding as the vehicle was finally out of sight. 

Out of sight, and out of mind. Shaking my head to myself, I turned around to go back inside. There wasn't anything particularly unusual about it. The driver was probably waiting calling someone or something and probably hadn't wanted to drive while he was on call. Trying hard to convince myself of the same, I finally went to bed.



Well, just went to bed, sleep was far away from me. I was really a fool to think that the car was out of my mind. It unfortunately wasn't. I was turning from side to side, keeping my eyes closed trying hard to sleep. Finally I gave up at 1:30 Am and then decided to text Elijah. I hope he is up, I remember him telling me that he is a night owl. Talking to him will at least distract me. 

Stretching my hand, I grabbed my phone, which was kept on the bedside table. Quickly opening the whatsapp, I grinned as I saw him Online. 

"Hey!  Uh busy? *Awkward Emoji*"

I texted. 

"Busy for other's, free for ya."

Came his reply which made me blush a little. I really like the way he behaves with me, he is full of sweetness, he is funny and cute too. Maybe I met him today but it feels as if I have known him since ages.

" Gross! It's so cliche!'' 

I replied while Giggling.

"Damn!! I thought it was impressive n you're blushing out there 

'May be' *winks* " 

He replied and I felt my cheeks heating up.  I haven't seen him wink yet, but I know that he surely looks hot when he does that. Gosh! You need to Get a grip Bel ! 

" Duh! In your dreams! " 

I replied and waited impatiently for his answer.

" ummm, 

 so I think it'd be better if you teach me exactly, how to impress this cute girl ? *Smirks* ''

He replied and I rolled my eyes.

'' ugh! Juss stopp Elijah! * Laughing emojis* I need to tell you something important, you can try flirting with me later on lol, but please come up with something less cliche ROFL " 

I texted and in the next moment my phone buzzed  with his number flashing on the screen.

Sitting up straight, I cleared my throat and accepted his call.

" Is something wrong Bell? Should I come? What do you wanna say? ''

His concerned voice was enough to warm my heart.

'' Hey No! Everything is fine! You don't need to come here! I Just wanted to share something which is bothering me actually. '' I said.

" Shoot. Am listening." 

Came his reply.

" This may sound weird to you but I think someone is following me. I mean, when we were in your car driving back, I saw a black SUV, which was behind us through out but it suddenly disappeared. It never came back in my mind until I saw the same car standing in front of my house. To be honest, I am scared. I know it can be a mere coincidence but still… I hope you understand…" 

I sighed.

" Hey, hey! I can totally understand Isabell. It's okay to be scared sometimes you know? Afterall we all are normal human being. Anyways, the thing is don't worry baby, um. I mean Isabel. Listen, there are nearly thousands of cars manufactured by a company. Both the cars were surely different. It's nothing to think about, and I will come to pick you up tommorrow morning. Just don't take stress and have some sleep. Okay?''

I heard him ask as I covered myself with the duvet and laid down.

" There's really no need to pick me up but if You want then, you can drop me back tomorrow. And my mom would be happy if you come! I will ask Stephan and Emily too. We can have some fun tommorow after school at my place! "

I exclaimed in excitement, how can I control my happiness? I never had any friends till now, it's not that I didn't wanted to have but never got a chance. I was too shy. But I am glad that I came in Chicago, I met three amazing people here. I always wanted to have fun with a group of friends and finally I am getting all these.

" Sure. I would love to meet your parents. '' 

Came his reply.

" Thank you so much Eli for talking to me. I feel so relieved now. Thanks once again and good night, meet you at school tomorrow. Bye. ''

I said with a smile pasted on my lip.

" Good night Bel and am always here to listen. Bye, meet ya tomorrow. "

He said and disconnected the call. My eyes widened as I saw the time. Shit. It's 2:45 am. Damn I should sleep or else I would never be able to attend my classes tommorow. With that thought I closed my eyes and dozed off.

Opening my eyes reluctantly, I grabbed my phone and switched the annoying alarm off. Ugh! Here we go again. With much difficulty, I got up and struggled to keep my eyes open as I got inside my bathroom to finish with my morning chores.

To my utter suspicion, the house is unusually quite today. It's hard to believe that mum haven't called me for once since morning, neither did I Heard the sound of Television, Dad always watches news, early in the morning. 

Walking out of the bathroom, I took out a simple denim jeans and a plane white shirt from my almirah.





Wearing it quickly, I went towards my dressing table and applied my  lip balm and sunscreen - my basic makeup.



After doing a High ponytail, I got out of the room grabbing my bag which was kept on my study table.



" Mom! Dad! " I called out as I descended down the stairs but got no reply which made me tensed. I reached the living room but they were not present there, not even inside their bedroom. Where are they?!

" Mom! Is this a prank??! Where the hell are you both?! Dad!! " I shouted, tears starting to built in my eye's.

'' MOM!!!!! " 

I yelled as I got inside the kitchen, that's when my eyes spotted a note kept on the dining table. Not only that, but the breakfast was properly arranged over the table with all my favourite dishes. 

I grabbed the piece of paper as I sat on the chair.

Dear Bell, 

Me and your Dad are leaving for Springfield today for an important work. By the time you read this, we must have completed half of the journey. Sorry Sweetie, we weren't able to inform you, it was a sudden decision. You can book a cab, the money is kept on the table itself. We will be back by night. Have a good day Bell.

 Mom.

Wow! I mean really?! Is this for real?! What the hell. Ugh. This sucks! What the actual hell is this?! How can They just leave like this?!!! Fuck. But something really important must have came up coz of which they left all of a sudden without even informing me. Damn.

I let out a sigh of frustration as grabbed the money and booked a cab from Curb. I was in no mood to eat but my hunger defeated me and I ended up stuffing the deliciously prepared food in my mouth.

After making sure that the house is properly locked from inside, I got out of the door and locked the door with the spare key I had. To my relief, the cab was already standing in front of my home. 

Getting inside it, I asked the driver to start the car as I closed the door and settled comfortably. 

I wonder what important work came up that, my parents just left without even informing me for once. This isn't their natural behaviour, On top of that We just shifted the day before yesterday. They would never leave me alone. Hope everything is fine and I wish that my day goes peaceful as well.

If I say if I am not nervous, it'll be a lie, coz I am really very tensed. I really don't know what would Racheal would do today, moreover they maybe burning in anger coz of Mr Khan, wait! Oh god! I literally forgot about Mr Khan in all these, but what's the use now?! What's the Damn use Now?!! I won't be able to meet him again, he must have left Chicago yesterday night itself. Letting out a sigh of disappointment, I glanced out, looking aimlessly at the blue sky. He saved me twice yesterday and me being an absolute idiot couldn't even meet him and will never be, He is gone.

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" Isabell! Hey! I am talking to you!!"

I heard Emily's Voice, we were in the library. And she was looking at me with an annoyed expression. 

" Babe? Did you even listen to a word I said about Stephan? "

She asked, while raising her eyebrows.

" Umm, yeah. I Heard everything Em."

I said and passed a sheepish smile.

" Ok then, What do you think about that bitch? ''

She asked, but who's that ' bitch ' ?! Damn I am in trouble. Lying was a bad idea.

" Erm.. She is.. um.. ''

I stuttered, trying to figure out what to say.

'' Stop lying Bell! You haven't heard anything. Now tell what the actual thing is going on?! Since morning you are behaving weirdly. ''

She said loudly to which everyone in the library stared at us.

'' Silence Please. " 

The Grumpy Librarian who was standing at a close distance said sternly.

" sorry Ms D'Souza. ''

Emily said and leaned close towards me gesturing me to answer.

'' Nothing. I just Zoned Out Em. ''

 I whispered looking at her.

" DON'T LIE. Juss Cut the Crap! ''

She whisper yelled. Here goes nothing. 

'' ok, the thing is. I wanted to Meet Mr Khan but to my unfortune, I couldn't. And now there is no chance to see him again as he already left yesterday, So…" 

Before I could continue Emily silenced me and started speaking.

" Isabell!! Mr Khan is here itself!! You can definitely meet him!!! He haven't left! I heard that he will stay in Chicago for a little longer this time and most probably he is here in our school today. I saw some of the girls talking about seeing Mr Khan in the school premises this morning. He must be in his office which is present in the separate back building. If you want to meet him, you can just go there.''

It took me a moment to understand what she said. I don't know why but I felt my heart doing summersaults. That means I can meet him!! Holy cow! Omfg!! I have so much to say to that Man. 

" You're sure right Em? " 

I asked impatiently holding her hands. I can't believe this. 

" Yes Babe! You can meet him, but how are you gonna do that?! No one except the school principal is allowed to go there.''

Her word's drained all the excitement out of me. But Can I loose this chance? NO.

'' I don't Care. I will meet him Today. At any damn Cost. Is that area guarded? "

I asked as I got up collecting my things.

'' No, bu…." 

As soon as she said no, I hurried out of the library.

'' but hey! We have classes now! " I heard her faint voice as I rushed through the corridor. All I cared was meeting with Mr Saheer and this time I would not let the chance miss. 

The crowded corridors started becoming dispersed as I got nearer to the back building. Soon, I spotted a glass door at the end of the silent corridor. I think it's his office. Thank God, this place is not guarded or else I would have  never been able to come this close to his office. 

As soon as I reached there, the first thing I did was to knock against the cold glass door with my shaking hands. I felt anxiety building inside me. What if he throws me out? Moreover no one is allowed here, but again what am I supposed to do? First of all he rescued me out from that dark store room and on top of that he asked everyone to hide the fact that he saved me. Secondly he saved me again, the last night but left without even giving me a glance. And now I will not only thank him for his kind Deeds but also ask the questions that are really disturbing me from yesterday itself.

I was waiting impatiently, rubbing my sweaty palms together but to my disappointed, got no response. Thinking that, maybe he haven't heard the knock, I knocked again but got no reply.

I pushed the door a little and saw the cabin empty. Damn! Ugh! Can this get more worse?! Can this?! But this time I won't backoff. I will wait here till he comes, With this thought I stood there quitely leaning against the cold wall.

After a few minutes, I heard some footsteps approaching. I thought that it was him but the next moment felt the ground skipping under my feet as I saw the principal coming with some files in his hands. Without giving a second thought I ran inside the cabin, luckily His eyes were focused inside the files. He didn't see me. 

I know that intruding inside someone's personal cabin is really not a good thing to do, but what was I supposed to do?! If he caught me standing in this restricted area that too, during the class hour's, he would have kicked me out of the School.

As I heard the footsteps coming closer, I quickly climed inside the wooden almirah with a bunch of files inside. Too filmy, isn't it?

I covered my mouth with my palm and breathed as silently as possible. The absence of space is adding more to my difficulty. I just hope that he goes Away as soon as possible. Oh Jesus, help me. 

After few minutes, I felt the footsteps going away. Thank god he didn't entered the cabin, or else he would have definitely seen me. Now let's get out of this suffocating place. Letting out a sigh of relief I stretched out my hand to open the door but immediately backed off as I saw someone entering the room through the open gap of the wardrobe door. Fuck. Can this get more worse?! That someone who entered the room is none other than Mr Khan.

Shit! Now am stuck here, until he goes out. I can't obviously appear out of this wardrobe and have talk with him, can I?! Damn. I squirmed a little Trying hard to adjust inside the limited space and set my eyes on his moving figure. He is standing in front of the glass table, his phone sticked to his ears. He is talking to someone but the language is unknown to me. Maybe Russian? Ugh no, it's not Russian. Stupid bell ! 

Moving towards his attire, he is wearing a grey suit, his broad shoulders clearly visible. He turned slightly towards me and now his corded arms and masculine body is on view, my eyes travelled up his torso, the first few Buttons of his shirt was open. His hard chest, faintly dusted with hairs were visible. Woah he is looks more hot in real. He is probably the best looking man I have ever seen, just like a troubled Greek god. 

Besides, something powerful emanates from him, something on Which I can't put my finger on. He looks dark and mysterious. What are you Mr Khan? What is that which is pulling me towards you?

I was still oogling at him with many things paying inside my mind when all of a sudden I realised that I am slipping down, I tried to sit firmly but the lack of space isn't helping much. Finally I lost my balance and my body was kicked out of the little wardrobe.

Fuck! My head hurts, I was now laying on the floor and I think I lost some of my teeths as my eyes spotted the blood on the floor. The first thing I did was to see, the number of teeths left in my jaw and to my surprise all of them were there, then where is the blood coming from?!

" What the…. Isabell! ''

I heard someone's Voice. Wait, that someone is Mr Khan! That means I ended up Falling right in front of him?! Yikes! Wait, did he just called me by my name?!