Chapter 12

Srusti's POV I knew my sister will see it in the morning as she always got up before her husband. I was still holding that big knife in case he comes back. I came out of the house and closed the doors. Just then I saw that it was raining. I had not taken any umbrella, but I could not go back inside. I planned to stay there till the rain stopped but all of a sudden I heard a sound coming from inside and I knew that I had to run away. I ran with my full speed to avoid any encounter with that disgusting man. I wanted to get as far away as possible from him. So I kept running and all of a sudden I was in front of a car and before I could do anything, it hit me hard. And once I opened my eyes I was in bed with that extremely handsome man him holding me protectively. He looked so concerned about me. He was talking so nicely. But my mind said that I must not trust him or anyone for that matter. I had to leave here but there was a lot of pain in my foot. I could not even walk properly. He asked me to stay there only. I thanked him and decided that I would go away as soon as I can walk properly. He even offered that he could drop me at home but I could not go there after last night. I told him that I left my house yesterday. " But if you left your home last night, where will you go?? " He asked but I had not decided yet. Just the thought of that house made me feel disgusted. Later on, he even offered me a job to cook all his meals for him. In return, I would get a salary and could stay at his home. I was surprised by his offer, he didn't know anything about me and still, he said that I could live in his house and offered me a job. When I said that to him he said that I can cook a meal and if he likes it, I would get the job. Seriously?? Could finding a job be so easy?? He didn't even know me... How could he trust me so easily?? Was he so sweet or he had some bad intentions about me?? But he was in bed with me last night, he could have done the worst if he wanted. But he took care of me. He opened his home for me. Me, a complete stranger to him ?? Maybe he is genuinely a nice man. Anyway, I didn't have any other options. He left for his work. After some time I went to explore his home. It was very beautiful and comfortable. Oh my God!!! Unbelievable !! He had a piano in his home. That was amazing... I loved singing. Singing and cooking were my two favourite timepass. Everyone said that I could be a professional singer. I had participated in many competitions at my college and won many prizes. I was very excited that he had a piano, did he sing or play it too?? He must be or why would he have it. I went to his kitchen and saw that it equipped with all the home appliances I could think of and his pantry was well stocked. There was almost everything in his kitchen. I could prepare almost anything for the dinner. I should have asked about his favourite food but I didn't think about it earlier. So as he eats fast food all the time, I think, I must prepare a proper Punjabi meal. So I planned the dinner accordingly. Bye, the time it was 7 PM I had prepared Falafel, Hummus for the starters and Daal tadka, paneer butter Masala and a cold bean salad. I would serve it along with rice and hot chapati. I was in my room when I heard someone coming in. I went out and saw him standing in his dining room, he was drinking water and was picking up the lids of the pots which had good in them. " Good evening... I didn't know what was your preference so I made all this. " " Wow !! The whole house is bursting with aroma. " He said with a smile and my heart skipped a beat. " I hope you are not disappointed after eating this. I didn't know what kind of food you like or the spice level... " I was saying. " Oh, I am sure, I would love it. But why did you cook today? You should have taken a rest. I could have ordered dinner for us. " " You didn't eat anything in the morning and then you must have eaten fast food, Moreover the helper lady who comes at night also did not turn up. So I thought that I must make food at home. " " How thought full of you. Er... Which lady?? " " The helper lady who comes at night to cook your food... The one, who changed my clothes yesterday. " " Oh !! That... Yeah... She called up today and said that she has found another work near to her place so she won't come from now onwards... Sorry about that. " " Oh no !! Why are you saying sorry?? I just wanted to thank her for helping me yesterday. " " Oh, ok !! That is fine. I am sure, she had not mind it. " He was smiling but it seemed to be a bit naughty one. " That's so sweet of her... " I smiled. " Yeah... I will give her your message. But how is the pain in your foot?? " " It is better, thanks... " I said and he nodded with a smile. Oh God !!! He was so handsome... and whenever he smiled... My heart stopped for a second. I had never seen any man as good looking as him. He went to change his clothes. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I scolded myself for being so stupid and ogling him like that. I was behaving as If I had a crush on him. He came back in 5 minutes in nightwear that looked a designer one and highly expensive. I served him Falafel and Hummus first. He was surprised to see it. " Wow !!! You made them?? Let's try this. " He said and tried them. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. The silence was killing me. I was looking at him, waiting for him to say something. " Awesome... Did you really made them?? " He asked. I smiled and nodded. " Have some... Very good," he said and I shook my head but when he insisted I took one of the falafel. He smiled again. Oh God !!! His smile is... Shit !! Don't look at him. I got up to warm the food. " I must go and get food. " I said and went into the kitchen before he said anything. After about 5 minutes everything was on the table. He rubbed his hands and looked very excited to see the food. " I can't wait now. Sit down let's eat," he said serving everything on his plate. I felt a bit awkward in eating with him as most probably he was going to be my boss now. He tasted the food but didn't say anything he kept eating it without saying anything. Every time he ate something he closed his eyes. " 20 thousand!!! " " What ??? " " Your salary... Is that ok with you?? " " Are you kidding me?? " " You want more?? No problem as far as I get this kind of food every day for all meals. " " This is too much... I just cooked a meal for us. " " I spend much more than this on my meals and trust me they are not as good as this. " " But... " " No buts !! You are staying here and cooking awesome food for me. Why are you not eating?? " " Ok! Tell me what you like and dislike. I will make food accordingly." I said serving food for myself. " Thanks a lot. I had good food after many days. Ever since Manu is on leave, I have not had a single good home-cooked meal. I loved it. " " Who is Manu... ? " " Oh, she is my sweetheart. She used to bring food for me everyday day as she knew about my eating habits. " I felt a bit of disappointment after hearing that. But why?? " Oh, ok! And your family ??" I asked. " They are in Delhi only, but I wanted to live alone so I moved out. " " Who are there in your family?? " " My parents, my daadi ma and my elder sister who is married and lives with her husband and kids. " " How nice... " I said and we silently had food. I asked if he wanted something sweet but he refused, saying that he had already had too much. I smiled and went to the kitchen to wind up. " Thanks, beautiful, for the awesome food. " He said with his amazing smile. Oh god !!! He smiled and called me beautiful as well...