19- Sweet tooth.
Abigail had never eaten so much in her life.
“Anything else, signora?” he asked mischievously but affectionately. In reply, she just waved her hand.
“Hunter! If I would keep eating at this speed then I am afraid I won’t fit in that big door frame of your office. You might have to ask for heavy machinery … you know? Like cranes? To take me out o f here.”
He chuckled unable to decide whether he enjoyed her friendly banter more or the sound of his
name from her mouth. But that was forbidden territory, he guessed.
She had been calling him Henry, even after the discovery that the said name did not belong to him. Just when he was bringing her to his office she called her Henry Cavil, the movie star.
“Anything for you, sugar!” She didn’t know why his face suddenly lit up but she felt relaxed in someone’s company after a very long time.
“I think … I should leave now.” She suddenly stood up. “Can you ask someone around here to take m e to that girl who was sick? I need to check on her.”
“Yes, why not? Come with me.” holding her hand he headed for the door.
“Hey hey… Hunter, Wait!” Hunter stopped right there. “I would feel more at ease if you would ask any of your colleagues to take me. You must be a busy guy and…” taking a deep breath she threw her hands in the air. “I am taking a lot of your time probably.”
The girl was probably in the same ward where she was taken a few days back due to her foot injury. But due to her pain, she could not recall where was it located exactly.
“You don’t feel at ease around me?” he had a serious expression on his face.
“N… No, it’s not like that, but I am feeling super guilty.” she chuckled nervously while shrugging her shoulders “And I don’t want to … oopsss Hunter!” he did not let her finish and reached the door with long strides taking her hand with him.
“I am not leaving you, sugar!” Holding her hand firmly he headed to the other side of the reception area. But the way he said it ran a shiver through her body. Nodding his head again to Ava and then whoever met them on their way he kept walking.
She was a little embarrassed and the reason for not going with him was not his busy schedule but the stares she was expecting from others.
And she was damn right about it, though they were not doing it openly due to Hunter’s presence and she knew it.
They entered the medical room with several beds in a row. She spotted that girl, sitting with her head rested on the headboard staring at the ceiling. The moment she saw Abi, she almost jumped. “How come you are here? And I am so sorry. I am allergic to cinnamon and I am such a fool. You
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must be thinking…”
Right then she spotted Hunter. “Oh… umm Mr. Hunter!”
Abi had to bite back her smile because downstairs she sounded like Hunter knows her very well and selected her along with her sister.
“How are you feeling now?” he asked politely.
“I am feeling better.” She said while looking at Hunter, batting her lashes and her lips forming a pout. “Much better actually.” Hunter gave a small smile. He was used to girls flirting with him.
“I could not ask your name.” Abigail tried to remind her about her presence.
“Oh Hi! I am Sandra!” the girl extended her hand towards Abi.
Abi shook it. “And I am Abigail.”
Then Sandra extended her hand to Hunter. “Thanks, Mr. Hunter for taking good care of me.” For once she sounded sincere yet still flirty!
Abi stopped herself from rolling her eyes. “Oh, Hunter is like that. He loves taking care of beautiful girls.” Abi said mischievously looking at Hunter. She even managed a pout while fluttering her
lashes.
Hunter’s eyes went wide with shock. He was not at all expecting this nor was he prepared for it.“ And let me tell you” she continued while pinching his cheek playfully “Hunter would NOT let you g o unless you are as good as new!”
She did not know what got into her. But she could not resist the urge to tease him.
Did his friendly attitude make her bold?
Sandra smiled shyly while looking at Hunter.
And Hunter?
Well! He was torn between laughter and admiration for Abi. He needed to leave before Abi could
make a mess.
But Abi had something else on her mind. “Sandra, why don’t you come with us. Hunter would love t o drop you at your place.” She clasped her hands in excitement. Sandra’s face showed how much she liked Abi’s idea. But this time Hunter was quick to respond.
“No Sandra. You need rest. I would make sure to get you dropped by my driver. Plus I don’t think our doctor would allow a discharge right now.” The way he looked at Debbie, who had materialized just then, made her shake her head immediately not allowing Sandra to even stand.
“You do need your rest, Ms. Sandra. Mr. Hunter is right. Your health comes first.” Debbie told Sandra while looking at Hunter meaningfully. Hunter winked at Abigail which did not go unnoticed by Debbie.
“I think we should get going. Bye Sandra!” with that Hunter half-dragged Abi with him.
In the parking lot, Hunter asked his driver to hand over his car keys and then opened the
passenger seat door for Abi. It was a silver Ferrari. The moment her bottom touched the car seat she could tell what they mean when they talk of a luxury car.
They did not talk much on their way. Except asking her for directions to the apartment building where Molly lived. When the car stopped she looked at him trying to assess his face. He seemed serious, busy in his thoughts.
“Thank you Hunter.” she said a little self-consciously.
The Hunter, she met today was a lot different from the one she knew. The one who lived in her house for a few days.
But now he was quiet for some reason. Was he on a quilt trip to get to know her? Or he did not like
the way she quipped in front of Sandra and Debbie. Was it, by any chance, out of line?
Maybe, after all, it was not a good idea to get to know him.
“Sugar, this is the best brunch I ever had with someone.” She was caught off-guard by this unexpected praise.
“Thanks. I enjoyed it too.” Hope we can do it again sometime! She thought with a sigh.
He chuckled, “Thanks for saying this, otherwise I was having a hard time thinking how to invite you again.”
Shit! Shit! Shit! Did I say it out loud?
How could I be so dumb! Gosh! She wanted to crawl under his car.
Meanwhile, he opened his seat belt and looked at her. Then leaning forward he released her seat belt too.
While doing that his face was quite close to hers. She looked at his hard jaw. It felt a little clenched. She had a sudden urge to touch it and see for herself.
At that very moment, he decided to look at her face. “I hope your ride was smooth, sugar!” he whispered smiling at her, looking into her eyes.
He was still leaning on her.
She was not able to say anything so she simply nodded. They were staring at each other, she realized. His eyes fell on her lips and she started feeling breathless for some God knows what
reason.
Gosh, Moll! You were so right when you said I need a man in my bed otherwise I would end up ra* ping someone. Just look at me. He must be thinking I want to eat him up alive!
He leaned close to her and brushed her nose with his. Abigail liked the tingling sensation on her nose. She never knew that her nose could be so ticklish. It made her giggle.
Slowly he leaned back and opened his door and came around to open hers. Holding her hand he helped her out. “So… your friend lives here!”
“Yes.” she nodded. “I … I just realized that…” She frowned a little. “I know nothing about you.”
He looked at her while removing stray hair from her face and tucking it behind her ear like before. “Sugar” He touched her nose with his forefinger. “Our talk is due. Remember? I also want to know a lot about you. Just let me know when you are ready.” Today when she entered Molly’s apartment she did not realize that she was humming to herself.
