Chapter 13 (Make you regret for it)

Being the only child, she never dated any guy. The reason wasn't because they were strict or anything, but they trusted her with almost all the decisions in her life and she never wanted to break their trust by any means possible. Relationship is a huge step in ones life and she did not want to be indecisive and immature while taking that step. Her parents gave her a luxurious life despite the fact that they were from a simple middle class family. They always tried very hard to give her a life where she need not worry about anything. So, she never was into dating and having many male friends and creating gossips. She had only a hand full of male friends and that was it. For her hugging a guy would always feel like something new. And this instant move of Stefen left her body numb and her heart pounding like she just ran miles.

"And here we are." Those words knocked her back to reality. "I'll come to pick you up the same time tomorrow morning."

"Okay," she could not say any more words as her mind was still processing about his previous move. Why would being a friend with her mean so much to him? She got off the car and bid him and started walking.

"Maybe, I'm over thinking," she said it to herself.

Another fact about Jasmine was that she stresses a lot, even the slightest problem was enough to provide her a sleepless night and there was the possibility that today was one of those nights.

On his way back home he remembered today's morning with Jasmine, how she fed him with her hands and removed the mayonnaise from his face. Everything that she did always managed to bring a smile in his face but he controlled it not wanting her to have any ideas or make her uncomfortable. He also remembered his father's word. "It's Today that matters the most."

The day felt long as every other working days feel like. Stefen finally reached his apartment and went to refresh.

He was just getting ready to go to bed when he got a phone call. Without reading the name, he picked it up.

"Hello."

"Hey brother, how are you?"

"Kevin?..." he frowned. "What is it?"

"Oh brother, you don't waste time, do you?" Kevin sounded calm but his voice suddenly increased to a threatening. "What the hell did you say to your dad? Take back your words Stef or else I wouldn't prefer thinking twice before I make you regret for it."

"Even a 5 year old boy wouldn't be scared of your warnings Kevin. You are getting what you deserve. You did wrong by thinking my dad as an easy target. Taking advantage of his trust towards you is what led you to this position... I did what was right. I'm not undoing anything. And you better accept your wrongdoings before I ask dad to call the police," he cut the phone not waiting for any reply from the other side.

He was raged. His dad made it to this top without hurting or taking any wrong shortcuts and people trying to take advantage of his innocence was something Stefen could in no way handle. The night didn't bring any sound sleep to him.

***

Next morning he woke up feeling very somnolent. 

That stupid Kevin, I wish he got my message fixed in his head.

Jasmine on the other hand wasn't feeling any good too. She woke up feeling drowsy as her night went by thinking about the hug and Stefen's behavior. 

Does he like me or was he trying to play with me? But he doesn't seem like someone who'd hurt anyone. And why was he so happy when I said I'll be his friend? Was it a normal reaction and was I overthinking about it? These all were the questions that didn't let her sleep the night and roamed around her brain.

She freshened up and forced herself to get ready for work. 

It's a good thing that I don't get dark circles or else I'd have to answer all the weird questions that I know Jack would throw on me. She spoke standing in front of the mirror well assured that no one could hear her.

She stood at the same place that she did yesterday waiting for Stefen to come. He came after few minutes and just like yesterday he opened the door for her. She got inside the car and as they were heading towards the office, she asked Stefen to pull in the bakery shop like the day before. She bought the exact same food as he did the previous day and they went to the office.

The morning went by smoothly. Even the lunch was good. She stayed besides Stefen while having their lunch. Jack was frowning the whole time and Alice, she was silent as usual.

***

It hadn't even been a week since Jasmine joined the company as an intern but she'd already started to feel the familiarity. She enjoyed going to the office and meeting her new friends. They were hilarious and would never miss any chance to lighten up the mood. Talking about Sandra... it's better not to say anything about her.

"So, ready to have some fun this evening?" Jack spoke joining both his palms in excitement. It was already Friday and the day for Jack's so called housewarming party.