Rose was in his embrace. They were so close to each other.

She was looking at him without blinking. Their lips were just an inch apart.

And just like her he too was looking at her intently.

Their movement was interrupted by a knock on the door.

It was Sam, who was now flabbergasted because of the scene in front of him.

''Hehe, I...I.. brought you food. I am keeping it here, please finish it before it gets cold''.

Rose quickly composed herself and thanked Sam for the food.

His boss too took two steps back and cleared his throat. He gestured for Rose to come to the table for food.

Rose was about to move when Sam stopped her and gave her his hand for support.

The other person's mouth twitched and without him knowing he was throwing daggers at Sam.

Sam who was unaware of his boss's feelings was carefully taking Rose to the table.

''Sam you got a meeting to attend, you can go I'm here'' his boss ordered him in an angry tone which left both Sam and Rose shocked.

''O...okay '' Sam left while thinking which meeting his boss was talking about.

The person came near Rose who was now sitting at the chair, which was placed near the window so people could enjoy food while admiring the view.

''Hi, my name is RICK'' he extended his hand forward for a handshake.

''Rose'' she shook hands with him which unknown to them lasted more than a second.

It was an awkward movement they both were at a loss for words.

Now what, the room was so quiet that you could listen to a pin drop.

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''Your food is getting cold, have it fast'' Rick tried to divert their minds.

Rose started eating the food that was looking appetizing and since she was hungry, she started eating all that was on the table without even realizing that someone was watching her in awe.

''How can anyone look so tempting even when she is literally gulping all the food on the table'' was what Rick was thinking at the movement. He was admiring her without even blinking.

When Rose realized his gaze was on her all this while her face became crimson red due to embracement.

''You can join me I cannot finish all this food'' which was a lie for sure.

''No thank you, I'm full'' Rick replied not because he was not hungry but because he felt she could finish his food alone.

''Okay''.

''By the way thank you so much for saving me, if you hadn't come at that time, I can't imagine what would have happened'' Rose tried to extend the conversation.

She was a confident girl, not some shy person who felt intimidated by anyone's presence, but Rick was an exception, I guess because his presence was affecting her and vice versa.

''Pleasure'' was what Rick replied, which again led them to silent mode. He was bad in all these matters, you know talking sweetly or I should say extending the talk. He only knows business talk that's it.

''So, what are you doing here? Are you also a tourist like me.''

''Ah.. no I work in a firm here'' Rick lied

He always hides his identity from other people, only some close businessman and his family members know him personally, and his assistant is well aware of this. That's why he lied to Rose that he was Rick's friend.

''Actually, my phone is dead. Can I have your cell phone I want to inform our group in charge. He must be worried about me, also I have to go with them for an aurora hunt.''

''But you cannot walk in this condition'' he gestured her with his eyes on her foot which was now covered in bandages.

"Oh no, I totally forgot about my foot, what will I do now, I'll get bored to death in this room alone".

Rose stopped midway and thought about something and then spoke again.

"Can you and your friend accompany me here, please, please? I don't have any friends here and my family is also far away, I can't travel in this condition please" she requested with her puppy eyes hoping for him to agree.

This trick always worked on Mom and Dad let's see if it works on others too.

Rick was watching her with amused eyes. His eyes were fixed on her face. No one ever talked to him liked that. Especially girls they always tried to look their best, while trying to impress him with their perfect moves and royalty.

But this girl in front of him was something else.

Of course, he would stay, even if she didn't ask, he would have found some way to be around her.

her presence ignites a feeling in his heart that he never felt before—the sense of being with her forever.

"Okay, if you say so. I can accompany you until I don't get a job but my friend is busy, he can't be here with us. You know, he has a lot of work".

While Sam got hiccups in the other room. [who is talking behind my back