Chapter 49

Ravi's POV

"I actually can't believe 300 dollars on just lingerie." Adrian said, looking bewildered.

I huffed, "Don't look so surprised Adrian, I have spent an amount way worse than that besides I do need to look sexy for Nicholas this weekend. I'm hoping we can get down to the sex part as soon as possible because I am so tired of being a fucking virgin." I said with a grin plastered all over my face. I am excited to have Nicholas go down on me.

"You don't have to spend that much on clothes that barely cover your ass." Raf said.

"Oh shut it, you guys are just being hypocrites now. IMy mean come on, you guys literally begged me to get the new Victorian secret collection so I don't get why you are screaming about the price." I said with an eye roll.

"Ok I guess that's fair besides Nicholas to say there's no limit on the card AND he is my brother and I shouldn't care."

"Now you are speaking my language! Now come on , we've got more shopping to do." I said dragging them along with shopping bags hanging on every hand.

I took them to a Dior store at the exclusive part of the mall. I want something classic but simple just in case he decides to take me out.

Truth be told, I wasn't interested in all of this. I just wanted to spend time with Nicholas because I truly want something beautiful to blossom between us. He seems to have a lot going on for him and I want to be there for him all the way.

"Oh you are getting me something from this store, I want to look very fashionable on my first date with Victor."

"Oh so now you want to spend the money, I thought it was too much." I smirked.

"Alright you got me there but I thought we had already settled that."

"I know, I just wanted to rub it in."

"Suka." He mumbled.

We walked around the store looking for something that would catch our eye. I was going through a rank silk shirt when I came across a black plain one and I fell in love immediately, I mean it looked so smooth and it would go with the new leather pants that I bought the last time we shopped. I could get new ankle leather boots to go with it... black of course.

"I see that black shirt has caught your eyes." A store attendant appeared beside me all of a sudden. Scared the scrap out of me, sneaky bitch, "would you like to try it on?"

"Yeah, I guess so." I announced, I grabbed it off the rank and walked towards the dressing room. I spotted Raf and Adrian checking out a black suit and I called them over.

They saw the panicked look on my face and rushed over.

"What is going on? Why do you look scared and abnormally pale." Adrian asked, checking my body for sign of blood...well I think that that's was he is going seeing as he is frantically searching me for something and if I wasn't feeling scared as fuck right now, I would have probably...no definitely knock some sense in him. I mean would actually just decide to spin you around just like that.

And Raphael looking around nervously asked, "is everything ok Ravi."

"I-I don't know but a store attendant just appeared out of nowhere. Maybe I'm just being paranoid or just hallucinating things but she looked at me like...she hated everything about me."

"Have you ever seen her before?" Raf asked.

"No, I haven't but she looked like she knew everything about me and that creeped me out the most." I said with a shiver running down my spine. Maybe I am actually seeing things because even Adrian looked like he doesn't believe me and he tries to see good in every one.

"Maybe you are actually seeing things, you are just probably hungry, I mean we have been shopping for over 3 hours now so maybe we should get something to eat." Raf suggested.

I nodded, and we took our stuff to the checkpoint to pay for it. It tried to look around for that woman but it looked like she left as fast as she came... No pun intended.

Raf took us to a cafe and we sat down at a table secluded from others. The air around us was filled with tension and I could practically smell my own fear.

"Good afternoon sirs, what can I get you."

"Umm I would have three slices of your apple pie and coffee with sugar and cream." I ordered, if I am to get food into my stomach, it is going to be pie. It's the only thing I don't throw up when I'm nervous.

"Ok, what about you guys?" The waitress asked.

"I will just have those cupcakes that have been staring at me since I walked in there." Adrian said point towards the cupcakes in the show glass.

"And how many would you like sir?"

"How many do you have?"

"Just that one on display." She answered.

"I will take everything."

"And I would have a cup of coffee black and an egg sandwich. Thanks."

The waitress left and the air was back to being tense. I was snapped out of my thoughts by my phone ringing. I opened my purse to get my phone out and I found a folded piece of paper included.

The fear In my heart didn't prioritize my phone over the letter so I took the letter out. It was just a piece of paper and was folded neatly.

"Guys, look what I found in my purse." I said presenting the latter like I was almost afraid to touch it which I was. I was scared shitless.

"You found a piece of paper in your purse Ravi, there is no big deal about that." Adrian said.

"I found a piece of paper that I am as sure as hell didn't put there and it's not just a piece of paper, it's a fucking letter." I replied as a matter of fact, "can I just read it before it starts making me feel crazy."

Dear Ravi,

I know you are probably wondering what the hell is happening right now and I would explain it for you...in due time.

I really wanted you to see my face and look at.e if even if we had the most meaningless conversation.

Yes, I was the store attendant that approached you and be calm, I have nothing against you.

I am just a friend of Nicholas, a very close friend and I just want to see him happy besides you are very intriguing.

Ravi Duncan, only child to secretary Victor and cheating ex con Sonia Duncan.

Your life has been full of ups and downs and to be quite honest and not to sound mean...oh who am I kidding, I am a very mean person in fact I am never not mean but I might TRY to be nice to you.

Ravi Ravi Ravi, I watch everything you do, see everyone you talk to. I know your every move, I have been watching you for a very long time and you are starting to cross my tuff. I wouldn't hesitate to fight back Ravi.

Bye◉‿◉

P.S we would definitely be seeing more of each other.

I felt the blood grain out of my face. I couldn't believe someone was watching me and even knew about me and Nicholas.

I need to get home, I don't feel safe out here anymore. I mean I feel like I am seeing her everywhere.

"Here is your food sir." The waitress said as I literally screamed in her face.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry. You just scared me."

"It's ok." She continued serving us.

"Sorry for the trouble but could we get our food to go?"

"Sure no problem."

"Guys what are we going to do?" Adrian asked.

"First of all we need to leave here now and act like nothing happened till we get to the house and then we Nicholas over....I have a feeling he knows who is behind this."

The waitress brought out doggy bags and we left the cafe. We got to the parking lot and Raphael got into the driver's seat.

Thank God because my shaking hands couldn't even open the back door.

I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that someone is after me, I mean I just got out of the mess with Marcus and bam! I'm in another hole.

And now I constantly have to look over my shoulders at her... Whoever she is clearly stated that she watches my every move and if that isn't a red flag then I don't know what is.

"Calm down Ravi. Let's not jump into conclusion yet." Adrian stated.

"How am I not supposed to jump into conclusion, I mean the letter is clearly a threat to my life and that of Nicholas and you are telling me to calm down!" I snapped.

Transferring my anger, fear and aggression on Adrian wasn't a nice thing to do but I couldn't bring myself to apologize yet. I was trying my best to be calm now but it wasn't working. I could feel eyes on me even as Raphael zoomed past red lights and stop signs.

I know I was just seeing things but that didn't stop the fear from coursing through me. I was paranoid, scared and hungry. I guess taking my food to go was a good idea.

"I'm sorry Adrian, I didn't mean to snap at you." I said I was ashamed. He is my best friend and not just a random person.

He sighed and drew closer to me and laid his head on my shoulders, "I understand how you are feeling. I felt the same way when I thought I was supposed to love the same one who planned my kidnap. Trust me, confusion was the order of my day so yeah, I'm expecting you to leash out and be mad at everything and everyone bit I want you to know that we are always by your side."

"He is right, you know, we are always right by your side." Raf added, "whatever this letter brings, I want you to know that we have been through worse so we can take this bitch down...with just the right plan." He said with a smirk.

I felt fine and confident.

I wasn't alone and that felt really good I thought with a smile on my face.