Chapter 22 I got only one minute
Raven's POV
When she hugged me, I felt the earth fall off its axis. It was like an inner peace, one I hadn't felt in a long while. Her warmth crushed me. There was no hate, no pain, no grief and I felt peace coursing through me.
I didn't want to bring her along, but I did not know why I changed my mind either.
I tried to hide the fact that I was going to meet some of my goons, by lying to her that it was for her mother's case. I had a feeling she read that message. I hope she doesn't understand.
When she tried to terminate the hug, I didn't release her but squeezed her closer to my body to feel her unwaivering warmth.
"Rav! I only got a minute" she reminded me.
I recalled immediately that I had asked her to get dressed. I pecked her on the cheek and released her from my grip while she fondled my arms and dashed away. I took a glimpse at my wristwatch to check the time.
And then I move to seat and wait in the car.
While I was in the car, I made a phone call to Frank asking him to cancel the schedule.
"But boss, this important and your presence is needed" Frank reminded.
"Then handle it for me" I ordered.
"Boss. I did that last week, last two weeks, last month..".
"Just do it again!" I barked and switched off the phone.
I inhaled softly, knowing that he was right. However, a part of me wanted to fulfill Arianna's desire.
She seemed to be taking long. Why do women always to that; you give them a specific time to get dressed and they take the entire day. It reminded me so much of Bianca, I even ended up leaving her behind on most occasions. But then, I felt like a fool patiently waiting for Arianna.
I was fed up and didn't really know what to do.
Should I scream her name?
Should I honk the car?
In the end I decided to settle down for a funky music.
To my surprise I saw her knocking on my windscreen. She was sad, worried and devastated.
What blew my mind was the fact that she still returned the same way.
I widened my eyes at this woman and whined down my glass to hear what she has to say.
"Rav, I just can't pick the right dress to wear" she spoke innocently.
Her statement caused a fury furnace in my head, after all this time waiting!
I gnashed my teeth. Are we going for a party, a date or reunion? What the fuck is wrong with you? Can't you just pick up any dress and wear. I raged.
"Rave! You aren't saying anything?".
The realization came upon me that I was speechless after that statement of hers.
"Just fit into anything" I said trying to control my anger but it was obvious in my tone.
"Please Rave help out" she pleaded with a piteous gaze at me like a kitten in need. And it melted my cold heart.
I got out of the car and said; "No I am not helping".
I shut my eyes and when I opened it, I found myself in her room assisting her to get something for her to wear.
She stuffed clothes at me like a laundry boy while I tried avoiding some from getting into my eyes. I threw them on the bed.
Never ever had I done this and I was drowsy watching her change into several attires. I just wanted to scream at her to stop already. Maybe I should just give her one of my clothings, it's easier to select. Because everyone I selected for her she refuses.
At last she settled for a baggie pant and a T-shirt.
I heaved a sigh of relief as it took a while to achieve this goal. I felt like a dad trying to dress up his girl child.
She paced to the mirror and called me.
At first I wondered what she wants me to fix again. She was holding a head band and beckoning on me to aid her in tying her hair.
Seriously? I should have gone and left her. I dragged the hand from her hand.
"Ouch Rav! Be a gentleman"
"Haven't I been gentle enough. I am very certain it is nightfall already".
I yanked her long hair backwards. At least I didn't get to pull out the hair.
I tied it in the best way I could. Could you imagine what her response was?
"Rav! I hate it, tie it again!" She stormed. "Can't you be good at this too?" She added.
I wished to bark back at her, but I wondered what spell she had cast on me.
This wasn't me, she makes me do things I never thought of doing.
At last, this annoying yet cute woman, got the style she desired.
We were both staring at our images and our eyes immensely locked at each other.
She so much looked like Bianca, smiling at herself, or maybe me.
My gaze darkens at her as I flew my hands around her waist.
Lowering my eyes to her neck, I kissed it.
Her arms reached for my neck and then she sucked my breath.
I buried my head on her shoulder, inhaling her sweet fragrance.
I felt like having her again on bed. But then, she had to remind me that we had an investigation to tend to.
Holding her hand we both walked outside. Only to be welcomed by the darkness that has creep. Nevertheless, I didn't mind. I wanted to dedicate today for her.
We got into the car and I began driving. We exchanged glances.
To be sincere, I had no idea where to head to because I lied in the first place.
Fortunately, I received a call from one of my men and it was relating to her mother's case. That was my saving grace.
Hastily I drove down to the location given to me.
We arrived at a company as stated in the description by the caller.
Arianna looked curiously at the building before us. I felt she was panting.
I held her hand to let her know she wasn't alone in this.
I walked her inside the company, heading to the receptionist. We insisted that she let us see the boss.
She flirtly leaned her face forward and said; "Oh forgive me handsome, you were saying?" She said while she put away her headphone.
I repeatedy request, a bit irritated by the lustful gaze this woman had at me.
"I am so sorry he is not available for the moment, but however... She crunched her breast and gave me a wink and I was stupidly staring.
I know she meant, but she was being shameless knowing I was with Arianna.
Speaking of Arianna, she was boiling in rage while glaring at this woman. Her grip tightened at me. I felt my fingers were going to break, I did not even know her grip was thi strong.