Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Author's POV

Chase was standing there stunned, staring at Cara’s retreating back. He couldn’t bring himself to take another step further to go after her.

She looked scared. Damn! She looked terrified. And the reason behind the fear in those eyes of hers was no

one else but him, Again.

His heart felt a pang of hurt almost numbing his every other senses. What is this pain?

He came out of his shock when he heard Sapphire calling her name and started running after her. He also wanted to go after her to see if she is okay, to ask if she is scared because of him. To tell her not to be scared of him.

But her scared face came in front of his eyes and he could not move forward. He felt John putting his hand on his shoulder.

He turned around to look at Law who seemed deep in thoughts as if he was confused about something. But Chase didn’t wait to think what it could be and crouched down in front of him, grabbing him by his collar.

Law came out of his daze and locked eyes with Chase. His evil smirk making it’s way to his lips as he said, “What now? You are not done yet?”

Chase’s jaw clenched and he lifted his hand to punch him but again her scared face flashed in front of his eyes and his hand stopped before it could connect to his face.

'F**k what’s wrong with me'.

Law’s smirk widened as he said, “So she really is your weakness huh?”.

This shocked Chase. Is she really? No she can’t be. She shouldn’t be.

“I never thought you could ever have a weakness Chase” Law mocked.

“She is not my f**king weakness. So shut the f**k up before I force you to” Chase growled on his face.

“You can convince yourself with these words but your actions prove something else. And because of your reckless actions she is going to be the target of your enemies” Law said in low mocking tone.

“Just try and touch her again and you will see the worst side of me” Chase threatened.

“I am not the only one who doesn’t get along with you Chase, you know that. You don't even know how many of them are plotting something behind your back. There are so many who are just waiting to find anything that is dear to you. And you know what? you gave them the clear answer to what or I should say who your weakness is” Law replied and shoved Chase’s hand away from his collar.

Getting up on his legs he glanced in the direction of Chase who was so deep in his thoughts he didn't even move. With a victorious smirk plastered on his lips Law left the place.

Within few minutes the whole cafeteria was empty as John and George scared them away with their hard glares.

Chase stood up and sat down on the nearest chair. He rubbed his aching temple with his fingers. This headache is killing him. And now Law’s words are making him restless.

Is she really that important to me? He thought and his interaction with Mia few minutes ago flashed in his mind. He reacted on his impulse in front of her too.

He doesn’t know why he was so angry when Mia was talking s**t about Cara. He doesn’t know why he felt like destroying everything around him when he heard Cara and Law are together.

He doesn’t know the reason why he felt like killing Law when he saw him kissing her. His fists clenched on the table when the scene repeated in his head.

'How dare he touch her?' he thought slamming the table with his hand.

Have I shown my weakness to others? This question is messing with his head. It is making him worried, not for himself but for her.

If people really start thinking that he has something going on with her then it is going to be problematic for her, he knows it.

No one can directly come to his face and say if they have any problem with him. They are scared of him. So they won’t dare mess with him.

That is why many with power who have some grudges against him are just waiting to find any of his weakness, even a single thing which they can use against him. He is aware of this fact.

Chase never had to worry about something like this in past because he has nothing to lose. He has no one he wants to protect, except his two best friends of course. But both of them are capable enough to deal with the situation by themselves.

But Cara, she is different. She looks so fragile and innocent to be involved in his messed up life and stupid flights.

“Hey Chase” John said sitting beside him on the chair. He also has this worried expressions on his face.

“I think I messed up John. I feel like Law kiss… F**k! I think he did it intentionally to show it to me. He is trying to use her against me ” Chase said feeling frustrated about this whole thing.

“Sh*t I should have been more careful with my actions” he said rubbing his face with his hands.

“I don’t think he was approaching her to mess with you because I heard that he has told everyone to stay away from her since her first day in college. And everyone in the college found out just today that you two know each other. So it’s not because of you.” John told him about the new information that he got.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with me but I am just feeling so restless right now” Chase told his friends honestly. George and John had noticed it already.

George also sat beside him and put his hand on his shoulder saying, “Don’t worry about what Law said. No one would be daring enough to go against you Chase. They are not stupid to mess with you and your… girl, I guess”.

He said the last part in unsure but teasing tone and it resulted in a ghost of a smile to appear on Chase’s lips.

My girl, the thought caused butterflies in his stomach. But he quickly pushed the thought away from his mind.

‘She would never want to be with a guy who has been scaring her since their first meeting' he thought.

“They won’t dare to do anything in front of my eyes I know but they will definitely approach her when I am not around” Chase voiced out his concern.

“What are you planning on doing now?” John asked his friend.

Chase thought for a moment before saying, “I think there is only one way to keep her safe”.

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Cara is in her dorm room right now. She just disconnected the call after talking with Sapphire who is really worried for Cara.

Yes she found out about Cara’s health condition earlier today in the afternoon.

Sapphire followed Cara after she ran out of cafeteria. Cara entered into the girls washroom but before she could lock the door behind her, Sapphire came running and entered into the room.

Sapphire took in Cara’s state. She was shivering very badly, her breathing was uneven as if she was having difficulty in breathing properly. Her vision was blurry because of tears.

Sapphire locked the door and strode towards Cara, who has pressed her body to the wall opposite from the door as she slid down to the floor. Her arms are wrapped around her knees, burying half of her face behind her knees.

“What’s wrong Cara? You are making me scared” Sapphire said, concern dripping from her voice.

Cara tried unzipping her bag so that she can take her pills but her hands were trembling so badly that she was unable to do it.

“Do you have something in your bag?” Sapphire asked. Cara nodded, “my… my medi…cines..” she stuttered out in between her breaths.

Sapphire quickly took her bag from her hands and took out the medicine giving her the pills. After giving medicine to Cara, Sapphire pulled her into a hug in order to calm her down.

After sometime her breathing became even. Sapphire pulled away from her and asked, “What happened to you Cara? And this medicines, are you okay?”

Cara nodded her head but when Sapphire just kept staring at her, she knew that Sapphire won’t leave her alone until she finds out what’s the matter.

That is why she told her about her situation. She even told her about her first meeting and all interaction with Chase.

Sapphire got worried for Cara. She didn’t say anything to Cara but in her mind she knows that being associated with Chase is going to put Cara in trouble.

She is really worried for Cara’s health that is why she has been calling her since Cara has returned from college.

Luckily she didn’t have any class after lunch time. At first Cara had decided to spend her time in library but after the incident in cafeteria she just decided to leave the campus.

Cara had a weakly day off at her part time job today. So she just decided to return to dorm and give a good rest to her body and mind.

After disconnecting the call now she is laying on the bed. She doesn’t have any roommate. In fact only few rooms of this dorm are occupied by the students and other rooms are empty.

As most of their parents have bought them their own apartments, or rented house for their kids. Some still live with their own parents. Sapphire also has an apartment at a fifteen minutes distance from the college but in opposite direction of the dorm.

Cara closed her eyes to try and sleep but again Chase’s angry face appeared in front of her eyes. He looked so dangerous when he was angry.

She was thankful that he saved her from Law, who just forcefully kissed her in front of everyone. But still seeing them fight shook her from inside.

She doesn’t like flights. She can’t tolerate violence she knows, because it triggers bad memories for her. She can’t help her reaction, her fears upon seeing people fight.

She is still regretting showing her weakness to everyone and is hoping that other students will just think of it as a normal reaction and won’t think that she is some weird girl to show such extreme reaction over a fight which is really common.

She again closed her eyes to sleep but his words echoed in her mind,

‘How dare you touch her?’

She again opened her eyes turning to her side on the bed.

Why was he so angry in the first place? Was he bothered by the fact that Law kissed her? But why?

Heat rushed to her face when she recalled her interaction with Chase in the locker room. His dangerous stormy gray eyes were so soft when he was staring down at her face.

But then she remembered how his body froze when she ran away from him in the cafeteria. He looked hurt.

She shook her head to remove his thoughts out of her mind. But then she remembered she didn’t even say thanks to him for saving her from Law.

“I should have at least said thanks to him” she mumbled to herself.

‘Stop it Cara. Stop thinking about him. Why every thoughts of yours is going back to him? Do you have death wish? Didn’t you see how dangerous he looked when he was angry? You just have to make sure to stay away from him’ she scolded herself.

She was lost in her thoughts when she heard someone knocking on the door of her dorm room. She quickly checked the time and it was over eleven thirty pm.

Who could it be at this hour of time?

“Who is there?” she asked not wanting to open the door for some unknown person. She doesn’t even know anyone here.

But got no response in return. The knock was heard again and her heart started pounding in her chest. She again tried while walking to the door, “Who is this?”

But no response. She clutched her phone to her chest so that she could call emergency number if need arises. She held the doorknob and slowly turned it opening the door slightly, just enough to see who is out.

Her eyes widened when she came face to face with the person and their eyes met. Instead of closing the door due to fear, she froze on her place because of shock and a whisper left her mouth,

“Chase”