GOSSIP

After the encounter I was pretty much tired and decided to restrict myself to indoor activities. But I still couldn't forget the scene at the stable and decided to gain information on the new addition to our family. Since he knew about me through some gossip mongers I chose to use the same way.

I moved around the house in that hope and was lucky enough to hear bits and pieces about him. Kitchen maids whispered he was very attractive and he also went to jail for 5 years. See the problem with gossip is that it is not always correct and there are facts and fiction. The former was a fact and latter was lie at least I hoped so for the sake of my health.

Another shocking thing I learned from my cook who was a big gossip and liar was that he was a bastard. I didn't know whether it was true or not but I kept it away in my mind for future reference. I did one thing that everyone who has ever had a crush did I spied on him. I got a new pass time, stalking and I never felt guilty because a twelve year old doesn't give a crap on whether you are one or not.

I memorized his routine so I could relax and watch him devoting enough time for my other hobbies but he always comes first. He came early in the morning cleaned the stables fed the horses, ate his breakfast and rode the horses. He came back at noon to eat his lunch. (On servants table back of the house) After that he went back at the stable and slept for awhile.

Now it was sleeping time for him one thing I learned about him was that he was a hard worker through and through. Unlike other servants who dragged work to the end he was quick to do everything and there was no complaint from him. He also didn't spend time flirting with the house maids even though they were all vying for his attention he was sort of immune to them i caught him reading sometimes but didn't catch the book name the cover was torned so no idea though I decided to check on it in future.

It bugged me to see him sleeping when I wanted to watch him do chores I don't know why may be because he put his shirt back on. I picked up some muck from the stable and went on to dump on his head. I have done it several times before on unsuspecting people so I know their reaction they will either jump away or curse sometimes do both. I almost did it when he stopped me and turned my hand so that muck fell on the other side and I got to look him close real close.

He has this beautiful brown eyes and slightly pale skin not too white since he was tanned a bit. He also has a very lean body yet very powerful. I have never seen anyone like him before and I fell in love just like that. ''You are a menace brat following me around all day and now this you have some nerve'' he hissed.

I cried quietly when he twisted my wrist and he stopped. He let go of my hand and pushed away from the ground and looked at me his eyes suspicious at first then softened , " Don't cry brat ," he said. I don't know why but I got angry suddenly and said '' you are really a bastard''.

I was very pissed when he called me brat. I didn't know what I expected from him but calling me a brat that too to my face he sure had a death wish crush or not he will bear consequences only that much I have thought. I now know the extent of the insult in that name but I was a kid and didn't give a horse shit on his feelings. So I enjoyed my bravado to call him that directly anyone else would have heard will praise my courage.

At first he froze his lips tightened and glared at me. He said ''I beat shit out of the last person who called me that if you don't want that fate never come before me again''. Those words managed to scare me like never before in my life I know from his expression he was very angry but not the throwing things around kind of angry. That word has invoked some very painful memory in his heart. He stared me hard instead of warm brown eyes I could see cold eyes with hate and rage.

I took one step back then two you all should know how tough is for me to get scared if word goes out my reputation could be ruined servants won't give me any importance now that I'm running from a mere stable boy. I need a success no matter how small I made sure there was atleast a couple of steps between us then shouted with all the strength I could muster , "Bastard, Bastard, Bastard " , then I ran away.

Very childish I know what can you expect from me I told you this is not a girl meet boy then they fall in love story. If he had a double mind about me I was sure I could clear it up for him. I have now abundantly made it clear for him that I was

indeed a brat and a very bad one at that.

I turned on my heel and ran like hell hounds were chasing me but I felt very happy and content that I have showed him I was not a mere child but a scary girl if he dares to cross me. The day was over all very entertaining because now my mind was fully focused on Raja that little prick has wormed his way into my heart and is now staying there forcing to do irrational things for him. I know this was going to be a huge trouble for both me and him.