Chapter 17 Started With Irritation!

Horrified or surprised! I didn't know that feeling that was rising in my veins when I saw the next day morning, Serena moving gracefully in my kitchen. She was making breakfast, humming some song while there was some unknown Expression on her face, which only meant that she was so enjoying all this.

While here was I? Her so-called boyfriend still trying to reel in the shock of her yesterday's stunts. After literally leaving me speechless, she walked out like nothing happened, while I stood there gaping in her direction as if I were hallucinating Everything.

I can't believe she managed to mess up my mind within five minutes. What was she in the figure of a bold and full of attitude woman?

Maybe a robot; because with the way she confuses my every brain cell, I doubt she can be a human.

But the most important point at the moment was, how the hell did she enter inside? Yesterday, too she came inside without even knocking on the door, and today too? Did she get some special witchy witch powers or what?

"If you are thinking how I came inside, then the answer to your stupid question lies on the coffee table.” I heard her melodious voice, and my eyes went wide at how well she could read me? But was I damn obvious for her?

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Ignoring her remark, I turned to look at the coffee table to only want to curse myself. Can I be dumber than this?

Of course, she has spare keys and the idiot who gave her is only inquiring about it. Simply great.

Way to embarrass me, but the thing is what is that stupid plan of hers to make my life hell or heaven?

"Wondering about the plan? Are you Price?" Her query brought me out of my dazed mind, while my eyes started to roam on her slim and tall figure which was clad in the yellow knee-length dress now, enhancing her beauty all the more.

Coming around the kitchen slab, she started to walk towards me seductively making me gulp a lump down my throat. I suddenly felt my throat getting parched and all of a sudden, my saliva was all over the place.

Jeez!! What was wrong with me?

I took two steps backward, and directly end up sitting on the couch. She chuckled covering her mouth with her palm, but not leaving my angry eyes which were burning holes in her. She kept on walking towards me with a style that was heart-stealing.

Any male would drivel over her for hours, without their eyes blinking even an inch.

The mere thought was making my nerves angry subconsciously. My physical body was tensing up as she kept on moving near me. I lowered my eyes because I was not able to keep my gaze constant on her due to these unexplainable feelings that were rising up in my spine.

I felt her shadow towering over me, and then to my utter dismay, she sat on my lap literally giving me a mini heart attack with her sudden action of wounding her long silky arms around my neck. I didn't feel her weight because I doubt, she has been eating well for days now. Thus, she felt like a ball of cotton or wool which was caressing my body softly.

I raised my lashes upwards to meet her hypnotizing eyes which were shining with mischief. Yeah, constant Element of this girl. Mischievousness.

"What's this?"

"Daniel, you are not able to see even in noon now?" She almost cried melodramatically. I gave her a look that said to just stop with her drama because I wasn't clearly impressed by it. I tried to push her away to show my disinterest in her activities of trying to woo me or antagonize me. She was clearly trying to be cute yet exceptionally smart here in dealing with me, which was not unknown to me, but her antics weren't working here.

She has to understand that she can't be here when I am dealing with this mess of the past.

"What are you implying at? That I am an owl?" I emphasized each and every word with utmost clarity. Her eyes scrutinized my face very keenly which was somewhat making me feel uncomfortable that I shifted a little in my place, and it proves to be another mistake.

Because due to my silly shift, Serena landed on the couch flat on her back, pulling me along with her. I was on top of her now. Curse the day, someone invented this compromising position which certainly leads to a high level of romance.

She started to rub my nape with her expert fingers which have always managed to calm my wrecked-up nerves when I was tensed in the past on several occasions. Her fingers were like an electrical vibrator, which will work their magic on you in mili seconds; leaving you feeling so starved in your palate.

I don't know for how long I continued to think and watch her in that state, not even realizing that my face was precariously close to hers. If I moved an inch, my lips will be on hers, and I was sure after having the assurance of her love, in the last week; my body won't be able to control.

I was like a thirsty animal, who was waiting for his pure water to touch the tip of his lips. And my pure water laid there right in my arms, carrying with her sweet torture on my neck.

Her sweet giggling sound brought me back in the present, and I gave her a mad look, but my internal feelings weren't supporting my external charade now.

I wanted to kiss her. Devour her sweet lips that always left me breathless in the past, but I knew in this current situation, it won't be very thoughtful and respectful of me. I wasn't like those hypocrite people, who discard the women whenever they want, and then at one weak moment, loosen up clearly going back on their words.

I loved her with my soul, and if I won't treat her with respect then who will? I did a mistake on that night, and I still hate myself for it, but I wasn't going to make another blunder. At least, not until I know that I deserve this beautiful woman.

She might be laughing, but I knew that her heart was bleeding just like mine because I wasn't trusting her enough with my past. My one coward action has created this huge drift in between us, where we aren't sure whether we are going to be together or not?

I tried to move, but she held me tight. Not letting me go. I saw in her eyes, which were filled with only one thing: Love.

I looked away, and then rudely pulled away from her. She flinched with my action. I ran my hands through my hair in frustration. I felt her standing behind me. I hoped that she will hug me from behind, which will immediately heal me, but instead, she came around standing face to face.

I thought her to have a defeated look at my open rejection, but this mysterious woman was smirking. Like seriously!!

A tired sigh escaped my lips, and before I knew it, she ordered, "Follow me!"

"Come again!"

"I said follow me, Price. Today is first day in the Mission: Make Your Life Hell. Do you think I will bore my audience on the first episode with your boring face which is always lost in the Wall of China"?

"What the??"

"Oops, silly me. How will you understand this? Afterall when the Lord Jesus was imparting brains to all of us, you were busy roaming around in the streets of New York. So, what I meant is that this face of yours can get lost anywhere and at any time, even when there is nothing in particular, so I will assume apart from the other antique items of world, which need clear attention, you get lost in the China Wall. Whether you see inside or outside, still the same just like you". She completed her mind-blasting explanation which didn't make sense to me but all I knew is that she wanted to laugh at her words.

I didn't know what came over me, I jerked her body towards mine all of a sudden by draping my one arm around her waist. Her Iris started rolling in shock as well as an absolute surprise.

"You want to laugh at your own explanation, so why don't you do it already or if you have issues, I can help you in laughing". Her eyes became the size of the panda, as I started to caress her. My hands began making their way up on her back. She was eyeing me shyly, but I loved her feisty style which left me speechless always.

According to my, why should only men be the dominating lovers, even females should have some right to dominate us? They bare without split personality, so for once if we handle their dominance, it won't mean that we are doing anything great.

"Finally, my ears are saved. Thank you for some mercy!" I commented blowing air on her lips and moving back.

"You!!"

"I will kill you!!"

Stomping her foot, she walked to the kitchen again. Not having any other choice, I followed her with a bored face, but I knew she wasn't going to bore me, instead of driving me mad that I will want to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge.

"Here!" She thrust a large paper in my hand, as I took my seat on the high stool that was across the kitchen slab. Serena stood on the opposite side, with crossed arms over her chest.

I looked down in the A4 size sheet to the only gasp in bewilderment. What the hell? She seriously did this; Play her fucked up game with my name!

D- Drown with Dangerous

A- Alluring Access

N- Nature to Adventure

I- Irritation to Agitation

E- Experiment with Heart

L- Loathsome with luscious Lips

"What rubbish is this?" I yelled losing my temper, but it didn't have any effect on her. She continued making toast for breakfast with a smile.

"Now before you give me that sassy reply of yours, that I can't read English in noon, then let me tell you, I can pretty well read it, but I want to know, why have you made mockery of my name?" I added before she can utter a word from her sexy mouth.

Shaking her head with a proud look plastered on her face, she answered enthusiastically, "This is fourteen version plan for Daniel Price. Every day, I will pick one letter from your name and according to that letter, I will proceed with the version. And just so you know, there are hidden meaning behind all so don't try be smart with me. And just so you know today we have started with I i.e Irritation with Frustration!"

I looked down in the sheet again and back at her face, clueless of what was perspiring in her snarky head.

"But there are only six alphabets in my name, and you told me, it's seven days. So, what are you missing here?" I asked suspiciously raising my one brow at her.

Coming around the slab with long steps, she stood in between my legs. Wrapping her arms around my neck, she pecked my lips giving me her seductive smile that can honestly become the cause of my destruction someday.

"You know Danny, you are seriously, dumbo. But my Dumbo." She remarked nuzzling my nose with hers. I felt tingles in my entire body, but I tried to control my heartbeat, which wanted to smash my own lips on hers now.

"Baby, do you think of me as an idiot to reveal you the biggest suspense of this entire plan, on this piece of paper?" I could sense mock in her words, but glaring at her, I moved her aside trying to grasp this entire situation.

Cavalli, I am not leaving you today. Just wait and watch, now. You will pay for including her in this.

My subconscious was already planning the murder of that doctor, but before I can proceed, Nathan came out rubbing his eyes. I chuckled seeing him walking in his sleep.

"Morning, sleepy head!" I greeted walking up to him. I peeked a glance at Serena who was still standing near the slab waiting to greet Nathan.

Hugging me, Nathan yawned then wrapping his arms around me, he wished in a feeble tone, "Morning Dad. I want to sleep more. Why did you put the alarm near my ears?" Picking him up in my arms, I carried her to the high stool. He still sat Hugging me with his eyes refusing to open.

"Baby, you need to get ready for school now. So no more sleep for you". I reminded him that now he has to be somewhere. Yesterday, after I was over my girl's shock, the first thing I did was to take Nathan for admission because I wasn't sure of Serena's blast. Thus, I felt that I should do this important work then only rather than postponing for the day.

Luckily, Jenna helped me with the procedure, and my baby was admitted to the best school in the city. They were extremely impressed by his knowledge and completely reveled in the fact that he was going to turn out to be one fine man in no time.

It was the proudest moment of my life to hear about my future heir's success from the people who don't know him. It was a proud feeling of being a father and I had never felt this happier before as I felt yesterday.

"Nathan, do you know what big boys do to become strong?" I heard Serena standing beside me, taking Nathan in her arms who clung to her like he was waiting for this moment all his life.

"Mommy, I want to sleep, please!" He cried burying his head in her chest while she stroked his hair.

A tear escaped my eye as I recalled my own mother. She always used to wake me up by stroking my hair when I was small but as I grew up, our habits changed but I always laid in her lap whenever I got time. It was one of those moments, which I loved the most but now...

I heard two giggles and as I drew my attention towards the duo, I was amazed to see the sight. They were laughing as Serena tickled him on his belly.

"Ah...he...yeah. Mommy....," For the first time my home was filled with some genuine laughter after days and the reason was Serena!

Then much to my surprise, she gave him a piggyback ride till the washroom, while I stood there completely amused. She sure has a way with everyone. But mostly with me and things related to me.

If I thought that I won't be perplexed more than I was proven downright wrong, right there.

Once Nathan was dressed, he simply clung to Serena as she fed him the breakfast. My mouth hung open in utter disbelief as she even fed him cereals along with the toast, scrambled eggs, and milk. My boy ate with a smile while I couldn't help but feel totally out of place sitting in between the mother and son.

I was trying to feed him cereals for days, but that little master never touched it, but seeing him today eat it, I knew it was all a mother's magic.

After all, a father can never compete with a mother's way to handle her kids. I wanted to go down the memory lane of my family but knowing that I don't have time. I concentrated on my food half-heartedly.

"Let's go now!" I tried to gain Nathan's attention who immediately went to bring his small backpack which I bought him yesterday to keep. His necessary stuff. Serena gathered her things as well confusing me.

"Where are you going?"

She gave me a look that clearly said that she never thought I can be any more stupid than this.

"Obviously, with you My Nuts Man!" I didn't comment anything on her sassy remark because Nathan came running out and before I knew it; Serena held his one hand, and both walked out.

Was I even present here or not? Suddenly I don't have any value in my son's life but still, I am not at all jealous. Instead, I want to smile wholeheartedly, seeing the duo chatter all the drive till the school.

As soon as we reached, the building my boy surprised me, as he kissed us both on the cheeks and ran out, telling us that he will be a good boy.

I knew it was her doings. In the time, she was grooming him in the morning, she explained him going down to his level. He understood and that's the reason I was more satisfied with her presence around me in these few hours.

I concentrated on driving ahead, to John's office with a heavy heart. I didn't know what was coming up, but I was more than furious with him. He knew those things, yet he is involving Serena here.

"Don't kill him the first thing you enter his office." Serena warned me with a serious look as we walked inside the building after a long drive of thirty minutes that too in deadly silence.

"I can't make any promises!" Then I marched inside, like a starved man ready to slaughter anyone who will come in my way. The receptionist, who was already aware of my anger, gave me a terrified look still holding the receiver to her ears.

Ignoring her I dashed towards the mahogany door in front of me, followed by Serena who was also a little scared of my reaction now which I sensed by her heavy footsteps.

"Finally, you are here again Price. I can't be anymore happier today". I was greeted by John's frustrating voice as soon as I pushed the door open. He sat leisurely on his chair; his expert finger working on the keyboard.

"And I will be in peace after making you reach hell.” I taunted him sitting on the chair opposite him.

Serena joined me on my right. John removed his glasses, as he eyed us curiously.

"Your habit of giving heart attacks to people won't go away in this birth it seems. Look at that beautiful face. Full of fear!" I let out an irritated growl as he commented on Serena's state. Before I can punch him squarely, I felt Serena clasping my one hand tightly. Her nervous reflexes were clearly visible thus I tried to control myself a little.

Turning my attention to John, I saw his lips twitching with a smile.

"Now you know why I have involved her! She can control you in no seconds. She has a lethal effect on you Daniel. Your heart is addicted to her.” I didn't know what happened to me, but his last words got me there where I never wanted to be. The pent-up frustration of so many years, as well as days, consumed my mind like smoke circulating around the fireplace.

My temper rose all of a sudden, a few images began flashing in my mind, and then before I knew it, I banged on the desk loudly, yelling with everything in me, "Yes, my heart is addicted to her, but my psychopath mind isn't. What do you want me to do when I will put her at the knife point just like I did with you when last time you tried to make me speak? What do you want me to do if I become the murderer of the girl I love?"

I am a psycho Man who can do anything in his vengeful state. Why do you want me to put her life at stake?