chapter 13

"Sorry Aisha. But the hostel is full. You should stay somewhere else." She replied."It's impossible. Please check it once again miss." I got worried. Sara tried to console me. "I checked it all. Sorry." She said and left. I came out. Sara followed me."Come on. We will contact Ashton and ask him if he gives you room. Don't be stubborn. We will manage." Sara said. I turned to her. She winked while teasing me. "Okay let's check some hotels before that." I ignored her advice and headed out. We went to some near by hotels. They denied and found some excuses. It felt if all this things were pre planned. At last there was only one way. It was evening and we were at our apartment. I need to find some place today itself and get shifted tommorow. Sara spoke about all the things that would be benefited if I stayed with Ashton. Why?? I don't want to? But now there's no another way. I called Priyanka and she told every detail and asked him to contact me. After few minutes I got a call. Fuck.. it was Ashton. "Hello" I stammered."Hello Aisha. You can live at my place if you are comfortable.""Sir thanks a lot for your help." Oh no! I can't talk it.. Come on Aisha. Do it... You need to say. Finally I spoke up. "But it's uncomfortable if I'm alone with you. People will misunderstood about us.""No one will know about this. Let's keep it a secret." He said sternly. How can he say that so easily? Still I can't reject it. "Okay sir. What about rent?" I asked him."You are my employee. No need to give me rent." He said in his usual cold voice.Why? What does he want from me? I'm in trouble this time. He continued after understanding my silence, "If you want, you can cook for both of us instead of giving rent. I liked the lunch you prepared that day. " Even he felt needy by his voice."Okay sir. I will arrive with my stuff tomorrow." I said hesitantly. I felt him smiling. He cut the call. I kept my phone aside and started packing. While my brain was still thinking the same thing. How will I live with him? How? I should have rejected. But I have no other options. Why is it so difficult? Is this universe teasing me? What kind of game is these? _____________________________♥️Past 4 hours Ashton:Priyanka told me the situation. I felt she will try in every hotels and apartments nearby office. I contacted almost all and informed not to rent any room to her. Some denied but I made them do it. Cause I want to know more about her. I will love to live with her. Not in the same room but atleast under the same roof. ______________________________♥️Next day Aisha :I was infront of his house. I knocked the door. He came in an second and opened the door. He was in trousers and black hoodie. Everything suits on his sculpted body perfectly. Seeing my boss in this situation is new for me. It will take some time to adjust. I greeted him, "Good morning Sir." He replied back with a smile, "Good morning" He took a bag from my hand and moved in. He showed me room. I kept following him. It was bigger than mine. I kept my stuff and asked him, "Sir did you had breakfast?"He smiled, "No. Let's have together. I will prepare it."I shook my head in negative. And said, "Let me do it.""No I can't let you do. You should arrange your stuff and come down for breakfast." Saying he rushed down. I had no other options. I arranged my stuffs and went down. I saw him making dishes. Wow! How lucky his wife will be? He turned to me. Probably he heard my footsteps. "Hey come. Sit here. I made sandwiches for you. I tried it first time.""Thanks sir. But you should have made just bread and jam. Why all this? Sir." "It's okay. And don't call me sir. Let's be friends." He said while showing his puppy eyes which were curious to know my answer. I was shocked by his sudden question. But, how can I refuse? "Okay Mr. Ashton." I said with a smile. "Just say Ashton!" He ordered. How can he be friend and boss at the same time?"Umm.. okay Ashton." It was awkward for me. He caught it and made me sit. He sat infront of me. I waited for him to eat first. "Try it. And tell me how's it please?" He requested."Okay." I picked the sandwich in my hand and took a bite from it. It was eatable but wasn't that good. I coughed. He got sad seeing this. I can't even lie him now. "Being a friend, Can I say something?" I asked making him look at me."Yes!" He answered."I will help you to learn about cooking." I smiled which encouraged him. He smiled, "Thanks. And sorry for the breakfast.""It's okay. It isn't that bad. Come on we will make it good now." I picked our dishes and and brought it in the kitchen. I explained him how to add things in it. From salt to turmeric. He seemed happy. And then atlast we had our breakfast. It was off today. So we both were going to stay at home. I went to my room and got fresh. I saw him watching TV. I went in the kitchen. He sensed it. He turned towards me."Do you need anything?" He asked me. "Nothing. I came here to have water." I replied.He nodded and got busy in TV. I poured water in jar and stepped to go back. He was watching news. Not interested. And I went to my room. I was at door when he called, "Aisha! Do you want to watch dramas? I mean do you watch them?"I turned back and stared at him. How did he sensed it? But I wanted to watch some dramas to make myself fresh. I replied, "Yeah." I kept jar and came back running. He chuckled seeing my actions. Do I look funny? Let it be.. I sat on the sofa near him. He smiled looking at me. I don't know why he smiles everytime seeing me. His smile is already too attractive. I shouldn't look at him. I don't want to fall for him like other girls. I tried to focus on television. He started a drama. I felt him secretly staring at me. After some time he fell asleep. It's my first time watching drama with a boy and he slept. Obviously boys aren't that interested in romance at all. I watched it for sometime and I don't know when my eyes closed. I felt someone covering me with blanket. I thought it as a dream and slept. Suddenly a voice came, "It's time for my cooking class."  I felt so tired. I ignored the voice. When I sensed that I am not on my bed I quickly opened my eyes. I saw his face just infront of my eyes. I closed my eyes again. My heart pounding. I clutched the blanket in my fist. Oh no! Where I am? Am I kidnapped? _________________________________________________Stay tuned ♥️