You are not allowed to date !!

…. Annie ….

After lazing around all day, checking time every five minutes, finally when I saw Reyan's car approaching I ran down and sat on the couch, trying to look calm and composed.

I was confident that I am not guilty, but I didn't know if he would concede to me.

Doors opened. Reyan walked in with a briefcase in one hand and other hand in his pocket. He looked calm. The air became cold at once. I searched for Kenny.

"Kenny?" ----- I asked him in a firm, confident voice -----

He didn't respond, not even a glance. He walked straight to his room and slammed the doors.

------ He must be angry. Why is he mad at me. This man must be disturbed even if I breath. --------

Meanwhile Kenny arrived. I turned away indicating that I was mad at him. Reyan came down and walked towards kitchen. Kenny sat on the couch, while Reyan brewed coffee for all of us. Finally after the long wait, he sat on the couch, served us and took out his phone.

"Is this safe?" ---- I asked to break the ice ----

"It definitely doesn't contain seaweed." ----- Frowning, Reyan spoke enunciating each word -----

"Cyanide?"

"Aish! Will you guys stop this?" ---- Kenny interrupted ------

"Okay. Did you meet Sarah?"

"No" ---- His didn't sound guilty. ----

"But why? You wanted to prove me wrong so badly." ---- Agitated, I said placing the cup on the table. ----

"He knew you weren't wrong." ---- Kenny said maintaining his calm ----

"And you still acted like I wronged you?" ---- I sneered at them. ----

"Okay. You are innocent. What do you want us to do?"

This is the moment I was prepared for it since day one. Kenny looked at me earnestly.

"I want to go to college."

"What? That's it?" ----- Kenny was shocked -----

This gave me the confidence to ask for more. My ears started heating up.

"I want my life to be how I expected when I came to NYC. The only difference is that I will live here and pretend to be your girlfriend in that party of yours." ----- I was trying hard to be clear -----

"That's not possible." ----- Reyan declined without any doubt -----

I looked at Kenny for help.

"We can put some restrictions, or people to follow her." ---- Kenny spoke up for me although I didn't want people following me ----

"I'll decide your routine." ----- Reyan finally descended. -----

"Kenny will be going to college with you." ---- Kenny and I exchanged looks ----

"Me? Why me?"

"Didn't you want to study graphic designing and don't you want to keep creeps away from your 'sister'?"

"Yeah right. Okay."

Great! Now I have a friend studying in my college, but how will they manage the admission ?

Reyan then showed me his tablet, that contained a timetable. He was well prepared for it.

"Read it aloud." ---- Saying this he laid back closing his eyes, as if I was reciting a lullaby ----

" 4:00 AM – wake up

4:30 – 5:30 – gym

6:00 – 7:00 – swimming training

8:00 AM – breakfast

9:00AM – 3:00 PM – college

4:00PM – 8:00PM – part time/ recreation

"

Everything was fine, but what is the matter with gym and swimming training. This looks like I am getting trained to be in army.

"Gym?" ----- I looked alternatively at Kenny and Reyan for answer -----

"Kenny will train you."

"Why is this included?"

" Isn't Glen Heddleson your favourite super model? "

"Will she be coming?" ---- I was excited for a moment -----

Leaning towards me, his face close to mine he whispered - "I will be coming."

Restraining myself , I leaned back --- "Then what about Glen?"

"Her nutritionist will be in contact with you."

I felt like I have signed up for a health program.

"I am hydrophobic."

"That justifies swimming training."

"I meant I can't learn that."

"You should."

"The coach will probably get tired of counselling me to touch water." ---- I smiled scrolling the screen----

"I never get tired." ---- Sitting back in the original position, Reyan lazily said those words. ----

Stupid heart started racing foolishly.

"uhmm.. Part time or recreation. Are you sure about that?"

"Kenny will be with you."

"Dude! Aren't you being mean to be. At this rate I'll die single." ---- Kenny was putting up an act. My brother was cute, ignoring his bulky personality. ----

"Is there any curfew?"

"What are you? 18? I am not your mom."

"Great! Any more restrictions?"

"You are not allowed to date."

"hehe.. rest assured. I have been single all my life. It's not a big deal."

My standards escalated after being abducted. I might not find any other man appealing.

May be.. May be Riad can make a difference.