Riya's POV
I woke up due to bright sunrays onto my face through the window. It was a sunny day again and the best day to do my laundry. So after having a quick shower, dressed myself into long blue T-shirt and shorts, twisted my hair into a bun, collected all my dirty clothes and headed to the laundry section of the apartment. There wasn't a pile of clothes but where necessary to be cleaned, so I put all the clothes into the machine and started the session. After setting up the timer I headed for the another item of schedule for today was dusting. It was too dusty around due to shifting and ain't got time for cleaning up in the week so decided to do some dusting and vacuum. I put out all the dusting rugs and started from the glass cases. I put on some music as it was gonna be too boring to work without any music playing around.
It took the whole morning to set everything clear and the only thing remaind to be changed was the door passcode. I still has to use the card as key. I can convert card keys into passcode unlock or mobile phone unlock. But firstly I've to prepare myself lunch as I skipped the breakfast so I finalized on making creamy Risotto with veggies like tossed potatoes, peas and carrots. It was to be a one pot dish and I had it with the can of beer. After my lunch I stared working with the door. As I was done with the setting, I noticed Will was heading somewhere else. "Hey Will, where to?" I approached. "An appointment and a quick tour to super market to buy few things." He was dressed in casual washed jeans and dark colored T-shirt and casual shoes completed his looks. He was looking damn good in that outfit just like a Greek god stood out of mythological tales. 'Wait! What am I thinking shut the Fuck up Riya' my mind snapped me out of my la la land really that wasn't me. It was that moment when I found him staring at me too. "Oh, have a great day" I wished him cheerfully and that moment my door lock started beeping. It was high pitched beeping echoing through the hallway. "oh my gosh, whats wrong with this" I said while putting the alarm down. "I guess you did something wrong, connect your phone with this. Let me see" he helped me to set that up and finally it took couple of hours to get it done. "Now here we go, this is all set for use and you can operate it through your phone." he said while pointing to my phone. "Thank you so much, I guess I pretty much messed up here. Uh, weren't you heading somewhere?"
"Well, I'm pretty much late for everything. Anyways this was important or else you would've locked yourselves."
"Thank you so much and sorry for your loss."
"Oh don't worry, it wasn't that important. We can reschedule it for next time."
"For the compensation can I invite you for dinner tonight. I really owe you one. Please!" I asked him with pleading smile. "Okay but one condition, can I help you preparing it please."
"Ummm, okay as you wish. Let's head in." I spoke and we got in my apartment. He was glancing over the apartment and exclaimed "It's just as beautiful and clean as I expected. Everything properly settled down. It doesn't seems that you've just shifted here. It's like you lived here for years". I shot him an amazing glance "Are you serious? It's just my hobby to keep everything at place. I'd had an anxiety attack if I didn't found whatever I wanted at that time so I prefer to keep it all placed." I said with a half smile. He smiled and dimples appeared on his face. They were cute little dimples on each side of his face and with that my smile widen more at his moves.
Will's POV
It was again an ordinary summer day with not so happening things. I pulled myself out of the bed and headed for the shower. As I stood in I heard low voice of the speakers from other side of the wall. It was her singing along the songs that played. I guess she was cleaning the house. I imagined how cute she must be looking while doing the household chores. A smile crept as I was thinking bout her. She was like a cute little panda, surrounded with the the soft warm fur around her body. I thought of wishing her good morning, but last night's episode stopped me in my pace. It would be too shameful to face her with what happened last night so I'd had to drop the plan. Rest of the the morning passed imagining her and listening her humming along with the songs. The noon hit in no time. Suddenly the noises from other side stopped.
My phone buzzed notifying me of Hud calling. "President, we got an issue with the German dealers. I tried to negotiate but they insisted on talking to you personally. Should I make an appointment with them?"
"If you had already decided then why are you asking me." I replied annoyingly.
"Okay I'm confirming the appointment. Be ready in 15 minutes we'll go online."
"Okay" sometimes I just get confused that I'm his boss or he is. I sighed and got ready for the conference call.
It took a couple of hours to finish the conference call. I was starving already so I looked into the fridge for something to eat but unfortunately I found nothing into it. So called Hud to meet me at the supermarket. I changed into something casual and got out to supermarket. Outside the door I saw Riya, I guess she was busy with the door lock. She was wearing long blue T-shirt and black shorts with her hair up in a cute bun. She was looking so damn cute in that outfit just like a cute little teenager. She seemed busy so I decided not to approach her and head out tip toed. But she found I was heading out without noticing her. We were having conversation when suddenly the door lock started beeping loudly. I guess there was some technical issues which I fixed and to thank, she invited me for dinner at her place. We got in and was mesmerized by the beauty of her home. It was a warm place with everything was clean and tidy just as expected. She was working so hard from morning. I praised her hard work and headed into her kitchen. It was small but cozy that anyone will like to prepare food. "What would you like to have tonight?" she asked me while heading in. "What can you make?"
"Anything you like"
"You can cook?" I asked surprisingly.
" Of course, I can make anything. I love to cook. So what did you decided?"
"Umm... Let me think" I thought for a moment "how 'bout baked chicken salad with pesto and olive oil dressing and with some brownies for desert."
"Tempting. Let's make it." we started from cutting veggies. We grabbed tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, red onion. She handed me the browny mix and bowl for the batter and she chosed chopping work. I observed her she was chopping finely the vegetables and more than that she was looking so cute while doing it. I was drooling over her when she caught me doing that I jerked my gaze from her to the batter again. I felt her smiling at my back. Atleast I made her smile. Her chubby cheeks were now pulled up into a wide smile and eyes were shining bright. She really has most beautiful pair of eyes that shines lively. During admiring her occasionally I made the batter and set that aside, ready to be baked. She was also done with chopping and spreading on all the veggies baking sheet and marinated chicken to be baked. Timer was set and the baking process started. We rested on couch when everything was done. "Wine or beer" she asked causing a commotion. "Um, I'll go for the wine." noddingly she got up and grabbed two wine glasses for us. "Wanna watch movie or something?" she asked getting back to the couch and my eyes widen hearing this. "Don't worry no horror movies ,promise." she added when noticed my scared face. Soon my scared face turned red from shame, "it's okay I can watch another one.... " I tried to save my pride from that awkward moment. "Oh shut up. You were goner last night. I'm sorry, but that was too awful to see you like that." she cut me while controlling her laugh but failed and she laughed clutching her stomach. I felt so ashamed at that moment and that was it. I got up from my seat with a frown on my face and headed towards door but she stopped grabbing my hand, "okay, okay I'm sorry. I, I didn't mean to make fun of you. Please I'm so sorry" with this I melted. "Fine, I won't leave but be careful." sighingly I said shooting a dirty look. "Yep that's a promise. But seriously that was more interesting than watching the movie." she commented again while laughing and this time I squinted my eyes and joined her for laughing too. She was laughing freely with me that eased the last piece of awkwardness between us and now I can say that we were friends.