Chapter 12: "Esprit Curieux"
" Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning"
- William Arthur Ward
Elisa POV
My mind was tainted with the shades of Grey thoughts. My rationality had given up on trying to break through that iron curtain of thoughts that had become contented to lounge out behind them. Everything felt vague and dull. We know that mind is one of the wonder that takes eon of adventure and hard work to discover. I jumped through every huddles, tried my best to rearrange my thoughts and forget those entire morning scenario. But I could still remember those muscular men, emitting intimidating aura and their arrogance, and those expensive cars which I could only effort in my dream lined up in front of the gate.
Curiosity has always been one of my internal attire that I always wear and run around. It ran deeply and swiftly in my blood. I really wanted to know about Sam's background and how capable was he to subdue those ice blocks. I wanted to get some tips from him so that I could also make those ice blocks respect me. I laughed internally with the thought of those ice men bowing before me, placing varieties of dishes in front me while I sat on the soft comfy sofa sipping orange juice. I was still a minor so i couldn't bring liquor int he scene.
I was occupied with those foolish thought that I failed to notice Sam waiting for me. He was there with his innocent look which could lure anyone to believe that he was as pure as the driven snow. I felt bit uneasy with his false facade as I sat near him and tried my best to be calm and normal. I tried to fake smile and appear as fine as a tooth comb but I looked really weird. It was of immense relief when he seemed to be ignorant about my discomfort. We chatted about daily stuffs appearing to be fine and happy.
I looked at him and wondered how this skinny composure and cute face was able to control those ice blocks. My curiosity was about to go rampant and I really wanted to ask him. Many imaginations ran through me as I cleared my throat boldly and turned towards him, he seemed composed and calm on facing me. I stared him but those eyes which were as deep as ocean depth and filled with sternness and coldness wind my neck down. My curiosity level dropped to zero and that unanswered questions fled at full speed. My boldness dropped zero as well and I lowered my head feeling that it was much better to admire those checkered tiles adorning my class.
Sam wanted to drop me off and I did imagine myself riding that Maserati in most alluring way but I really didn't have the courage to stain his shiny car with my middle class stench. I just said I was okay with walking and commenced my march towards the exit. He seemed to a bit sad about my rejection but something changed in that pure face. He took out his phone and mumbled something and I chill ran through my spine when those kissable pinkish lip quirked up. He turned towards me and gave me those million dollar smile which did take my breath away. Something was really fishy with that smile and I could smell something awful approaching.
When it rains it does pours. With those lean muscular body wrapped in those white t-shirt and denim jeans, Jack stood there waiting for me. I gazed onto those eyes which were filled with love and respect for me. He was just beautiful and I always needed that homely ambiance he gave me, but at this moment I just wished that he ignored me. I hadn't had the proper time to speak about my relation with Jack and explain everything clearly to Sam and I couldn't think of any excuse to back me up at that moment too. I didn't know what to do, I had already sensed that strong clash of ego between them and I deliberately wanted to run pass through any issues that could arise at that moment.
I really had to do something so I turned around and stared at Sam and gestured him to go away but he just smiled and held my hand. I was dumbstruck, I wanted him to go away but here he was holding me as dearly as he could. Fire blazed behind me and I could feel those penetrating gaze drilling me intensely. I tried to eye communicate with Jack and gestured him that nothing was between me and Sam but he ignored me completely. I was helpless. I let go my hand from his grip and rushed faster towards the bus station.
The bus was small lined with seat which laid symmetrically , opposite to one another and it was much cozier than I expected. I expected the bus to move forward but it stayed at where it was. With thousand dollars in his hand, Sam remained stoic and oblivious to the driver, who was telling him that he didn't have any change. I internally sighed as he just headed towards me without getting his change back. On the other side, Jack was quite peaceful as he presented his bus pass and moved closer to sit near me.
Both of them were sticking around me, I just ignored them and sat on an empty seat. There was only one empty seat and I looked up to see both of them glaring each other and eying that seat. Jack in his cool demeanor demanded that empty seat using his seniority status. While on other boat, Sam ignored everything and placed his bag on the seat.
With a loud thud the bag fell , every head turned around to see what was happening. I really prayed for calm and quite ride but those two scoundrels were too much to handle. Jack placed his bag on that void seat and sat down as if nothing happened. He just smiled at me and talked to me. Sam on other side ditched his bag as he proceeded to sit on Jack's lap assuming him to be invisible. I laughed internally but I just showed them my stoic face. As I approached my destination, I braced myself for a marathon. Seconds after the bus stopped, I ran passed those lane adorned with bushes and benches as I really wanted to be out of radar from those two people. People stared me as if I was mad, but I couldn't care less so I increased my speed and ran swiftly.
My house door had that shade of Grey of unburnished silver, dull and spotted with years of water damage. Where there should have been some fancy matching handle was only a square shaft of dark cold metal. I steadied my racing heart and turned behind to look whether they were following me or not. I really felt bad to ditch them but their childish act was truly irritating . Ditching them was the most right choice I could make. I hurriedly took out my keys and turned my door knob until a fair, lean hand stopped me.
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