The Shadow Recruit | • Editing mode •

Chapter 17

Ryan's POV

I was out on the couch. Waiting for her to open the door. It was more than 15 mins now. 

I decided to pick the lock. Suddenly, I heard the noise of glass being broken. What is she up to? I took a pin out from the tray, and started to pick the bedroom lock. When I opened the door, I couldn't believe what I saw. She broke the bottle in the bathroom. 'My Jack Daniels', I shouted.

Me: Have you lost your mind?

She was still. I went near her and saw that she was crying. And suddenly that torn sleeve of her caught my attention. Also, the content of the bottle spilled was less than its supposed to be.

Me: Did you drink?

Riley: It tastes so awful! Yuk...

Me: What happened?

Riley: You spoke right. I can't decide what is more terrible? The guy that tried to tear my clothes or this bottle of Jack. I guess it tastes ...yuk. Man! How do people drink it? Have their taste buds gone numb?

(She looked a bit dizzy. She will because she drank half of it. And she isn't use to handling drinks.)

Me: What have you done? You were screaming at me and now, you're drunk!

Riley: Yes, I am drunk. Because I couldn't handle that sight...

( I went near the bedside where she was standing) How will you feel if girl tries to tear of your clothes and have her way with you?

Me: Get down from the bed. You will hurt yourself.

Riley: Oh wait...what will you feel? You will love it, won't you? But its not the same when a guy tries to force himself on a girl! Its such a dirty feeling...eww!

Me: Careful, you're walking on a bed in a dizzy state.

Riley: Does anybody care what just happened? You aren't even listening to me. So baa....d( she lost her balance due to the pillow)

Me: ( I caught her by the hips and asked her to sit down. Cupping her face with my hands, I talked to her.)

Listen Riley, I heard everything you told me about. Yes, its true that the guy Jim hurt you physically and emotionally. But you ought to remind yourself that you didn't play the victim. You fought back and you kicked his ass out there.

Riley: Yesss...I hit him hard!

Me: So, you're my brave girl. Now, just look into my eyes.

Riley: Am looking...so intense black eyes....

Me: Now let go of the stuff. Just remember that you fought well. And you won. Be calm now. Everything is alright!

Riley: I don't know why...but I am feeling much better now.

POV end.

I don't know what I am blabbering but letting it all out feels good.

Ryan's POV

She is really brave. I think she handled the situation quite well. Her will power can turn around anything. Be it dance or studies or teaching the criminal a lesson. She suddenly headed to the bathroom and puked in the sink. She cleaned up and came out. She seemed tired. I gave her my t-shirt and asked her to change. And I pulled my jacket over.

Me: You sleep on the bed. I will sleep outside.

Riley: You're so different. Not at all like other guys. But you're confusing as hell. On one hand you are soooo rude to me and on the other you take so good care of me. Are you a good guy or a bad guy?

Me: (Those puppy eyes of her look so innocent.) I don't know. Maybe a little bit of both.

Riley: I used to call you Satan. But you save me every time. No less like an Angel. My hero...you're actually so lonely inside. You don't share your joys and sorrows with anybody. Something's missing...

Me: (I thought she never liked me. Yet she seems to know so much. Nobody else tried to spend so much time on me.) What is missing? ( I asked mocking her, expecting a crazy answer. Because she was drunk.)

Riley: Love.

Me: (I was surprised hearing it.) No. Let's talk tomorrow. Its late now, go sleep.

Riley: Why are you so shy? Haha...you look cute blushing.

Me: What? Am not blushing!

Riley: yeah you are. (Coming close to me)

Me: What are you...( she kissed me on the cheek) Riley! What did you do?

Riley: Goodnight kiss, darling! *winks*

Me: (startled at her move) Goodnight and sleep now.

I tucked her in bed and gave her the blanket. And as I was about to leave, she grabbed my hand. And pulled me to sit.

Riley: You're a sweet guy. I promise to never leave your side. ( she woke up and hugged me)

Me: Thanks. Riley?

She had already fallen asleep. When she was near me, I felt peace. I put her to sleep but she didn't let go of her grip. So, I sat beside her, holding her hand, smiling at myself. Today was weird. Some moment ago, I was guilty about the dance thing, thinking I had lost her. And now, I am here, holding her hand, and at peace. I didn't know when my eyes closed and I too fell asleep. 

POV end.

 Iwas acting like I felt asleep. But I couldn't sleep. That drink had given mybrain a nice kick. I felt like singing and dancing...just letting my heart out.    

A/N: She gulped down an awful lot...Ryan seems to have managed handling her. But there is something with drinks and removing one's inhibitions...and people let their hearts flow.

But wait a minute..Ryan thought that she fell asleep but she was pretending...the drink is yet to do its work... what happens next??

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