Illusion or Reality?

"Who doesn't know you, your name has been all around the world for the past one year, I have been waiting to meet the person behind the achievements which made all others look like sore losers," Louisa said after their introduction

"I haven't achieved anything yet Ms. Miller, this is just the beginning, I should be working more hard and smart if I want to make a mark for myself in the business world out there," he said with a small smile

"I am totally in awe of your discoveries, you have entered just a year back but you have raced ahead of all the others. I am so happy for your success so I want to warn you to be a little careful; the world is not as good as it looks," Louisa said

"Thank you for the concern Ms. Miller, but I know how this world is and I have my sources who provide me with all the information. I exactly know who are plotting against me and who are playing with me, you don't need to worry about my well being," Asher said indicating that he has his eyes even on her

Louisa nodded her head understanding what he meant

"If you don't mind I want to say something Ms. Miller," Asher said

"Yes, you may"

"Don't drink on empty stomach you may lose your senses and end up like this, you may not come across someone helpful like me always so take care of yourself," he said with a little smirk

"Are you mocking me Mr.?" Louisa asked

"Who in the world dares to mock the great Louisa Miller, I am just helping you out, as you know there are more enemies than friends in the business world, so you never know how will one react when they find you in the unconscious stage so be careful and remember that there were many eyes on you," he sounded serious while saying that.

The way he warned her rang something in Luisa's brain and she started sweating. Asher left the room quickly and Rudy rushed to Louisa's side

"Lou, what had happened? Why are you sweating all of a sudden? Are you experiencing any panic attack?" Rudy asked concerned

"Ruds, his words how did he know what happened inside? Is he with him? Are they plotting against me?" Louisa blabbered breathing heavily

"Lou, what are you saying? What do you mean by the thing that happened here? Did something happen here?" Rudy asked all worried

Louisa found it difficult to breathe "Easy Lou, easy. Breath in Breath out," he tried easing her

When her breathing became normal, he made her drink the water and rubbed her back all the while.

"How are you feeling now? Keep taking long breaths, until then I will order someone to get your bag," Rudy said taking the mobile out of his pockets

"I haven't brought any medicines Ruds," Louisa said leaning her head onto the side stand placed right beside the bed

"What do you mean by you don't have any medicines with you? The doctors have warned you to carry the medicines everywhere you go, then why haven't you brought them? Why do you don't want to listen to any living person on the planet?" Rudy yelled being frustrated

"Ruds don't make a fuss out of it, it's been more than a year I have experienced something like this. I am perfectly alright until the minute he made an entry into my life for one more time," Louisa said

"Who made an entry into your life Lou, what are you speaking? I can't understand a thing?" Rudy questioned her

"First let's leave the room, I am not getting any good vibes from here," Louisa said tying her shoelace

Rudy just followed his friend who is running down the stairs; he tried hard to match her speed

"Louisa, where are you going now? You should have something now, you can't stay with the empty stomach," saying that he dragged her towards the dining area.

They walked towards a huge hall and got welcomed by few guards, aroma of the food made its way into their nostrils as soon as they entered inside.

Dinner was being served to everyone in the golden cutlery; she rolled her eyes in annoyance when she found her Mom having dinner with the elite youngsters.

She saw food being served for them, Rudy forwarded her the hot water bowl indicating her to cleanse her hand and she followed that

"Lou, tell me what had happened inside the room, how did you get inside the room?"Rudy asked once the servers left their table

"I didn't enter the room Rudy, I was pulled inside the room," Louisa replied

"You were pulled but who did that?"

"It's him, Rudy it's him. He came to meet me after all these years but you know what the worst part is? He is here not to shower me with the love I have been missing but he is here to accuse me. He alleged that I was happy without him and I never loved him truly. He declared that all the time I devoted for him was just an act, he pierced my soul with his accusations Rudy," Louisa said fighting hard to stop her tears

Rudy looked at his friend shell shocked, the water dried out of his mouth. He looked at Louisa bewildered

"Lou, do you even know what you are saying? When I just started feeling happy that you became normal, you just shocked me to the core by this. I thought that you just had a mild panic attack but now you have started hallucinating again," Rudy said scratching his forehead

"Believe me, Rudy. At first, even I thought that I was just hallucinating but I felt him touching me Rudy, I felt his breath and fingers all over my body," Louisa said

"You have been experiencing Tactile hallucinations, Lou. You need to be rushed to hospital as soon as possible or else you will end up just like the last time," he said wiping the sweat beads

"Why don't you believe me, Rudy? Why would I lie to you? I didn't see him due to the darkness but I can recognize him from his mere touch. He said many things, which broke my heart. He said the things I never dreamt of listening from him, some words pierced my soul and he warned me that he never left me truly and he will make my life hell which made me feel suffocated and I went of breath," she spoke in a broken tone

"Louisa, do you even know what you are saying? You are speaking out of mind and you want me to believe in that, how can you expect me to believe in the shit you are saying. You listen to me, you will be visiting the hospital with me once the event comes to an end," he said trying to keep his voice low

"Do you think I am lying? Trust me Rudy I felt him so near me, he kissed me on my birthmark," she said the last thing h did to make Rudy believe in her

"You want me to believe that he came to you and kissed you? For God sake Louisa, stop these illusions, accept the reality that you are hallucinating and visit the hospital and get your treatment done," he said stomping his feet

"What will make you believe in my words?"Louisa cried

"Nothing Louisa, nothing will make me believe that you have just experienced the touch of a person who left this world years back. Ivan is no more he left this world and one who experiences a dead person's touch definitely needs to be treated and you are going to follow my instructions," he yelled

Tears rolled down from Louisa's eyes and she clutched her hair with her hands in anguish

"I said that I will make your life hell and I am keeping up with the promise Babygirl," he smirked.