"A-are you o-okay?" Nysa stuttered as she quickly bent down near Rian.
She put the back of her palm on Rian's head, checking his temperature.
"I saw you and called out for you but you weren't listening. So I followed you here." She spoke.
Rian's eyes darkened and immediately he got up and grabbed Nysa's collar, pushing her against the wall. Her back hit the wall hard and she inhaled a sharp breath. Rian stared into her blue eyes and moved closer. Their faces were just a few inches away.
"Why are you stalking me?" Rian whispered as he lean closer to her.
"I am not! I was worried that's why I followed you."
Rian took out his phone. "What's with these messages huh?" He spoke showing the messages Nysa sent him.
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Nysa - You wanna hang out?
Nysa - Hey we all are hanging out on Saturday, do you want to come?
Nysa - Kavya was saying she wanted to talk with you about something important.
Nysa - You there?
Nysa - Hey?
Nysa - Why are you not replying?
Nysa - Rian?
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"I-I just wanted to spend time with you."
"Do not mistake me for the fools you casually converse with. I have the power to make you regret ever meeting me. What the hell do you want? I'm asking nicely, and this won't happen again." Rian's grip tightened around Nysa's collar and he applied a little more pressure.
"I just found you a little interesting!" Nysa's eyes burned, tears formed around her eyes and they reddened.
"Why the fuck are you crying?" Rian who was taken aback stepped away from her.
"GET LOST!" Nysa screamed and slapped Rian.
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Rian quickly ran deeper into the path. She screamed too loudly and others will definitely come to her aid. The path came to an end and so did the two blocks. The path led Rian to a big garden with a few blocks covering it. Many students were sitting under the trees there and reading and conversing with each other. Rian casually walked around the garden and was back on the cemented road.
Rian sat on the nearby bench and ran a hand through his hair.
๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐. ๐โ๐๐ก. ๐โ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐. ๐น๐ข๐๐. ๐โ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ค?
Rian massaged his temples. The worst that could happen was him getting rusticated for assaulting a girl and even the police might get involved. The best thing? She tolerates his barbaric behavior and forgives him.
As Rian was thinking what to do his phone vibrated. He took out his phone and saw the message.
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Nysa - Where are you? Please. I am sorry.
Nysa - Can we meet, please?
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๐โ๐๐ก ๐กโ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐?
Rian texted her to come deeper into the path he ran off to. He got up and started walking towards where he came from. He saw Nysa but he waited and observed. After five minutes he walked towards her.
"I am sorry for hitting you! Please!" Nysa ran towards him and hugged him.
"Hey hey relax" Rian was completely surprised by her and looked around. Thankfully no one was looking at them.
"I should be sorry, you just caught me in a bad mood. Are you alright?" Rian spoke as he looked at her.
"No, it hurt when you pushed me against the wall!" More tears streaked down her face and her grip tightened around Rian.
"I am sorry, I will never do that again. Never I promise."
"This is the first time I am seeing you behave like this," Nysa spoke softly as she looked up at him, her arms still around Rian's waist.
Rian sighed and he unwrapped Nysa's arm from his waist. He grabbed her hand and guided her towards the tree which was near that narrow path. They both were completely blocked from everywhere, in front of them was the backside of the building and the narrow path and from the back, the tree had covered them. Rian took a deep breath as he looked at Nysa.
"Please don't take this the wrong way but I think you should stay away from me."
"What?! Why? I said I am sorry!" Nysa's eyes started to get red again and she grabbed him by his shirt.
"Stay. Away. From. Me." Rian said in a low voice.
"I- NO! I won't. Please don't do this. I LIKE YOU!" Tears fell down her cheek and Nysa started sobbing.
Rian narrowed his eyes as the realization dawned upon him and his expression softened. He wrapped an arm around Nysa and pulled her close.
"Don't worry, I was messing with you. I am sorry I won't joke like this again." Rian rubbed her shoulder and offered her his handkerchief.
Nysa sniffed and wiped her tears. "I am sorry, I am not usually like this. I don't know suddenly what happened."
"It's alright, just relax."
"You must think I am weird and maybe have mental issues." Nysa's voice cracked again.
"Not really, I think you are really strong for surviving till now."
Nysa burst into tears again and buried her face in the handkerchief, "I don't know why this is suddenly happening to me. I- It's been really long since this has happened. Please I am sorry."
"Shhh calm down and don't talk." Rian pulled her close and they both lay down, Rian's head resting against the tree and Nysa's head on Rian's chest.
After 15 minutes of silence, Nysa lifted her head and looked at Rian. "Sorry, you missed your classes because of me."
"I will attend the rest of the classes after the lunch. Don't worry about it." Rian smiled as he got up.
"Will you come and hang out with us this Saturday?"
"Okay, I will. Just tell me the location. Alright?"
"Yes," Nysa smiled.
Rian went the other way from Nysa's. His mind was a mess and he needed time to clear his thoughts. Rian went straight to the dorms and quickly rushed to the 6th floor. He opened the door to his room and saw Lamar sleeping on the couch. Rian ignored him and rushed inside his room and closed the door. He turned off the lights and sat down on the floor, at the corner of the room.
๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐. ๐น๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ทโ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ โ๐๐ โ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ข๐๐. ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐'๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐. ๐ป๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐โ๐ก ๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ก ๐คโ๐๐ก โ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก? ๐น๐ข๐๐ ๐คโ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐ โ๐ โ๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐. ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ค.
Rian took out his phone and messaged Nysa.
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Rian - I am again sorry about today, Take care of yourself alright?
She replied immediately
Nysa - Me too. Yes, I will. What are you doing right now?
Rian - In my room. Resting.
Nysa - let's talk later then ok?
Rian - yeah byee
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From today's encounter between him and Nysa, Rian understood one thing. He has developed a soft spot for Nysa and it might create problems for both of them in the future. He knew what was it like, his little sister had OCD and it really gets harder at times but the key was being patient and understanding. You can't force them to do something they don't want to. He had made many ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ and every time he learned the hard way. He was not interested in developing any type of relationship, whether friends, lovers, or something more. But it couldn't be helped now. If he can't stop this then he will make sure no one else gets in his way.
Rian stood up and looked at himself in the mirror. His reflection stared back at him, the eyes seems to be taunting him, challenging him, provoking him. 'What are you gonna do now huh?!' The question they asked.
Rian had a blank face as he stared endlessly at his mocking reflection. He knew that his priorities have been changed now. Money was no longer his priority, it was Nysa now. Though he didn't have any romantic feelings towards her, he developed a soft spot unconsciously and that couldn't be helped now. He had to make sure that she stays safe. It was his fault and he had to amend it now. All the plans he made, they were starting to crumble.
๐ผ๐ ๐ผ ๐๐๐'๐ก ๐ ๐ก๐๐ โ๐๐ ๐กโ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ผ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ โ๐๐๐ โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐? He thought as his reflection tilted its head staring at him.
๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ก?