UTTER HUMILIATION

After Nate dropped me off at the gate of My place, I thanked him and walked into the main door. I fed in the password and stepped in slowly, so as to not disturb my mom. I walked past the hallway but stopped when I heard a voice.

"Where were you last night ?" My mom was glaring at me. 

'Mom….I....'

"You were drunk?" her eyes fumed.

'It was just…two gla…' before I could finish she stopped with her hand in the air.

"I told you not to get along with that guy Noah and you've had dinner with him and had wine and even slept in his place? He is not that good, Ash! ", her voice stern.

'What do you know about him? 'I questioned her.

"What do you know about him, Ash ?Have you ever wondered, how do I know where you were ?"

'It was him, Noah told me, every details. He's planning something.'

"What would he plan, if he has already told you every detail, Mom ?"

'Stupid girl, he said it's easy for him to manipulate you and he challenged me that he will make you his and he has done that, and you've fallen for his tricks despite all my warnings.'

'No…'

"Then call and ask him, if he did what he did?"

My hands trembled when I dialed Noah's number hoping that my mom is lying.

He didn't answer and I tried again, no response. I tried two more times, no answer from him, I lost my patience, ran outside, took my car and drove to his place as fast as I could.

After half an hour, I reached Noah's home. I got off the car and rushed in. A servant stopped me asking about me inside the hall. I asked her, where Noah's room is and she refused to tell.

I yelled at her, "Who are you? Why won't you tell huh? I want to talk with him, just tell me where his room is?

His Father came to the hallway, who was informed by another servant.

'Ash….Dear.. What a surprise…But I didn't expect you to come here in anger? What happened? 'his voice surprised and shocked.

"Uncle…where is Noah ?"

'He's in his room…he just came home, he must be showering!' he said calmly, and signaled the servant next to me to take me to his room.

She nodded and took me. As I barged inside the room in anger, she left.

All the anger and anxiety precipitated like nothing, when I saw Noah coming out of the shower with just a towel covering his lower body, water dripping from his muscular chest to the sculpted abs.

'Noah', I called him, my words almost stuck in my throat.

"Who?", he turned to see, "Ash…What are you doing here? " He approached me.

The fresh smell from him intoxicated me, making me forget what I came for.

He held my shoulders and looked into my eyes, "What happened?"

Those beautiful dark brown eyes worried, his thick brows raised together in concern.

My heart said this guy can never do that, but my mind opposed it.

"You alright?" His look deepened as his thumb grazed my face in anxiety.

His touch caught me off guard and I couldn't utter a thing, as if my longing desire to be touched by him gently, heightened.

My thundering heartbeat can be heard outside in his calm, serene room. My wandering gaze is totally the opposite of what I came for! Damn, my headstrong emotions are so hard to manage, when he's around. Is this really that? The one feeling, this sensation, this adrenaline rush, am I really falling for…..I snapped out of my thoughts when Noah patted on my cheeks, his face too close to refrain from adoring his sharp nose and those soft kissable lips.

In a flash, my lips touched his, melting into his touch when he grabbed me by my waist with a heavy kiss, letting out a soft moan.

"Did you miss me? " he looked into my eyes, in a low voice.

'Man…I'm frustrated already and his low rusty voice is making me crazy, I….' my mind went blank when his finger gently brushed my lower lips. I pushed him away.

I turned away from him not to get distracted ,'Noah, I…I wanted to ask you…'

He hugged me from behind and whispered into my ear, "You can ask me anything!" in a husky voice, sending me cold shivers.

"Did you... "I stopped when I heard a voice.

'Holy Grail, What the...' the door swung open and Noah's father was shocked, his scream nearly horrified us and Noah let me go!

"Dad….I….It's…." Noah stuttered.

'Breakfast is ready! Let's talk later! ' he left glaring at us.

I stood there still embarrassed.

"Hey…What are you waiting for? Just go join them, I'll change and come!" Noah tapped me.

I looked at him speechless.

"Go…." he signaled.

'I'll go with you!' I held his arm.

"Oh…You know, I really have to wear something?" he pointed at his naked torso.

I took two steps away from him, suddenly turned back to him, realizing ' Noah….!'

"What?"

'I….I didn't brush my teeth !' I closed my eyes red faced.

"You didn't?"

'Mmm….'

Then he searched for something in the cupboard and gave me a new brush, signaling me to get inside the washroom.

When I came out after brushing, he was all dressed up.

'You are fast!' I pouted.

"Let's go eat…." he grabbed my wrist and walked to the dining hall.

His Mother and Father were waiting for us and we settled on the chair. We were served with French toast and milk.

I took a bite from it, and looked at his parents. They were eating mindfully, I turned to my left to look at Noah.

He was eating quietly, but he caught me looking at him.

He raised his brows at me.

'It's awkward! ' I whispered.

"Don't be!" he replied in alow voice.

"Hmph….." his father cleared his throat and looked at us, his eyes moving from Noah to me, "You were furious when you came here?" in a  sarcastic voice.

My cheeks flustered, I looked down.

He continued," What is happening? After so many years, you came home, yelled at my servants and went to his room! The scene I saw was really shocking and opposite to whatever you came for?"

' Dad, It was…I…Maybe we..'

" There's no we Noah….I've done enough for her father as a friend and we have something more crucial to handle. Don't let your feelings meddle with the things we face .You are not a teenager anymore. You should know how to control your emotions, especially if it's her. I have lost a friend, but I can't lose you!" his eyes piercing through him, creating a deadly silence in the room.

I clenched my fist in humiliation and rised up the chair, walked out fast before anyone could see my red face, ignoring Noah's screaming my name.

I accelerated my car and reached my home infuriated.