Rachel drove to Ray's home the next morning. She had bought some groceries since she had noticed his fridge was almost empty.
She thought of using the doorbell but decided to let herself in. Ray might still be sleeping and waking him up won't be a good idea. It was still the same as she left last night.
She sighed, going to the kitchen she placed the groceries in place and walked to his room.
Knocking first she announced her presence.
"Come in," a weak voice said.
She walked in, seeing Ray get up. his green covers.
"Morning, how are you feeling now?" she asked.
His eyes were still half closed but she could feel him stare at her.
"My body feels numb," he said finally looking away.
Rachel walked closer touching his forehead. His fever was finally gone. She smiled and moved back.
"Take a shower and come downstairs" she pulled away his covers "Am going to make some breakfast for you "
Ray's gaze returned to her face, her voice filled with seriousness but with a hint of softness. His heart plummeted and he breathed. Rachel walked to the door and turned to him smiled and then left.
Ray's phone vibrated, and he turned away. the space Rachel had just left, grabbed his phone.
"Sweetie, how is your fever " it was Camilla.
"Feeling better, but why is she back?" he texted.
"Stupid brat, your not even thankful...Rachel took care of you the whole night and still comes the next day to check on you" Camilla sounded angry Ray apologized.
"I feel like you are forcing her to do all this "
"She volunteered and even told me a secret..." Camilla knew Ray would want to know.
She ignored his next texts not replying to any, causing Ray to grow anxious.
Ray gave up and decided to go have a shower. He came out feeling better.
He grabbed his phone and went downstairs. Rachel was busy in the kitchen. He walked over to sit next to the kitchen counter.
"Thank you for last night," he said.
She turned around startled seeing Ray she smiled.
"Welcome, breakfast is almost ready," she said.
She returned to her cooking and he bent down to his phone.
A call came in, it was Camilla. He smiled, and she finally decided to call.
"Finally decided to open your mouth," he said.
"Shut up, what is Rachel doing "
Ray turned to Rachel's back, "Cooking " he said.
"That nice of her, taking care of her sweetheart " Camilla giggled.
Ray walked to the living room, "Stop that, you know she doesn't like me "
"I see you're still pretending not to notice "
"Notice what, her doing all this cause she might feel guilty for what she did to me "
Camilla sneered, "Say that again & I will come over there to hit that big head of yours. Do you want to know her secret?" Camilla asked.
"Ray you can come now, everything is ready " a voice came from the kitchen.
He walked back to the kitchen with the phone still in his ear. "What secret?" he asked taking a seat at the dining table where Rachel was.
"So you're having breakfast together?" Camilla laughed
"I'm hanging up now " Ray frowned noticing Rachel eye him. He picked up his fork taking a piece of eggs from his plate.
"She's doing all those things because she cares. Don't be a dummy and spoil all the effort I put in convincing her that you like her " Camilla warned.
Ray glanced at the smiling Rachel and turned away.
"I have to go, my breakfast is getting cold " he murmured.
"Okay, but know this....her secret was that she loves you and is afraid that her past behavior might have destroyed all chances with you " Camilla sighed.."So bestie that woman in front of you isn't feeling guilt but love for you, treat her well or else" Camilla finished and hang up.
Ray was silent as he placed his phone down. Rachel turned to him, "What that Camilla?"
He nodded.
"She was worried about you last night I had to assure her that your fever was down to calm her down," she said.
Ray started eating, "She has always been like that "
"How is the food, is it to your liking?"
Ray nodded, "It's good, didn't know you could cook "
"I just don't have a lot of time to put my skills to use " Rachel let out.
Silence followed as they ate their breakfast. He helped her with the dishes after.
"I have to leave now but I will be back during lunch to check on you. Rachel walked to her bag and coat.
" You don't have to do that, I feel much better. And I know your busy I hate being a burden on anyone "said Ray.
Rachel glanced back at him, " Am doing it cause I want to and am not even that busy. So don't worry you are not a burden "
"Then what am I to you, Rachel...you play with me, break my heart, and then you come back all of a sudden showing that you care " Ray blurted out his eyes on her.
She stood in place watching him talk.
"Yes I admit my bad reputation makes everyone think am always playing with women's feelings and yeah sometimes it's true.... His head hurt again.." But I changed everything cause of you but you still went ahead and broke my heart...then when am sick you run to my friend to ask for help so you can come here, Camilla might not know but I do know you "
Ray clenched his fists in anger, "You use everyone around for your benefits, So what made you go to all the trouble to find Camilla then come here to look after me ...he moved closer to her..." Is it another deal you need my help with or just my connections, cause if it's that you just have to say and not bother yourself to....." Rachel's hand moved to slap him across the face and stopping his words midway.
He turned to her, his eyes red with anger holding his slapped cheek. Ray was going to say more but noticed Rachel's tears flow down her face.
"YES...she shouted ..."at first I was just using you for my deal but that was because you have always done that with your partners. And after you got what you needed you dumped them...she cried... "So I came prepared but then you changed but I could not believe you could just change easily so I stuck to my plan " her tears were blinding her vision.
She looked down wiping them, sniffing. Ray moved back shocked that she was crying.
"But when I realized you were really into me it was too late and you had given up....she laughed through her tears...while I was going crazy with all those feeling for you "..Rachel breathed "but then Camilla called me for lunch where I found out you were sick and I rushed over "
Rachel moved her finger to his chest, pushing, "I came here so worried, took care of you the whole night, come back the next day to check on you " she stopped and continued"But you treat me like this ".
" But don't worry Ray I will not bother you again. Your fever is gone so you take care of yourself" She walked to the door opened it then turned to him again.
"I hate you " she cried and running off
Ray sighed frowning, "Camilla is going to kill me " he cried.