UNLOVE

Dinner

She looked breathtakingly beautiful . I froze looking at her , I swallowed and finally spoke . "Lets go" . Oh Shit! She looks extraordinary , I couldn't even find words to define her . Ayanna was confused about my behaviour . Once we sat inside the car " Ben, can I ask you something?"

"Not the one I asked you to not ask about!" she said nothing .

She looked out through the window , I smiled to myself .

We reached my house or my mansion . She looked at my house and was hesitant at first .

I held the door open for her , she was more confused about my behaviour however passed through it . The living room was huge , it took us solid 5 minutes to cross the living room . She walked by my side finally reaching the dining , my mom was the first one to greet us .

"Oh wow ! You look pretty , Ayanna! Ethan always talks about you ." Mom looked at me and winked . I knew what shy was implying – that Ayanna is pretty enough to be my girlfriend . I pouted at my mom ,and she pouted back . My mom sensed her discomfort . She took the intercom and announced others to come to the dining .

Ayanna let a sigh of relief at the sight of Ethan . Ethan had already informed others not to ask her about the bruise or the anything regarding her parents . Ethan held his hand above her head and tugged his hand by her neck .

We started our dinner . Esta asked a lot of questions to Ayanna on her birth , college and some other common questions , Jude,s questions were mostly about Ethan and Ayanna's friendship . I was lost on my own thoughts – I reached office early because of Sean , I didn't want him to cause her any discomfort . Ayanna left the coffee on my desk , colliding in Sean . My fists clenched , his wicked smile – I wanted to thrash his face . I hated him but I had no reason to terminate him neither do I want something to happen , I prefer precaustion .

The first thing I noticed about Ayanna were her swollen eyes , and her casual outfit . She looked beautiful but I prefer Ayanna who is brisk and happy .

Ethan was worried about Ayanna , he wanted to talk to her , I informed him that she has arrived . He was at my cabin at 11:30 and waited for lunch . At first he was furious at Ayanna for not attending his messages or calls . I called her via intercom, the moment he saw her , his face changed from anger to worry .

I wished that I could show how much I worry about her , how much I care , how much I think but couldn't .

My focus shifted back to dinner , she was mostly quiet .

"Who do you live with Ayanna?" asked my mom

"Ms Tenison , I live with 7 kids , two middle aged women and 3 old Papa's who are basically my neighbour but still live in the same compound." She replied

"Seven children in the sense?"

"She adopted them " Ethan spoke on behalf of Ayanna " And the two middle aged women are acid attack survivors – they were attacked by the one whom they refused to marry , but now they have a place to live and a place to work ." said Ethan proudly .

"Wow!" exclaimed Esta . Ayanna smiled . My mom was truly impressed by her .

After dinner told Ethan that she was tired , he asked her if he has to drop her off , she declined the offer ,bid us farewell and was about to leave when she turned ,

"Ben , Can I talk to you for a minute ?" she asked , everyone looked at me . I stood up and we walked together to drop her till her car.

"Yes ? you can speak now!"

"I had a few questions in my mind – just wanted to clarify ! You didn't even ask his name ?"

"I didn't find it necessary to know his name when I have his number , do I?"

Her mouth turned into an O

"And one more from what I know you wouldn't have had time to sleep last night but still you look alright , how ?" she asked

I was glad that she was worried about me , "I never sleep long , its usually 2-3 hours of sleep , so it didn't matter !" I shrugged .

Satisfied to drove off . Returning to my house , my mom asked me more questions about Ayanna , I told her everything – not because I wanted to share but I tell her everything in my life with her . She was finally pleased and happy that I found the girl who I met years back who had changed me and made me accept everything I had in life .

I left to my favourite spot , to the hills , to my tent , to my beer . There isn't a single moment where I haven't thought about her , all I think of is Ayanna but deep inside mt heart I know that she can never be mine ...