Because Being Together Is Enough~ 4

He walked with the arrogant façade on his face which was exceedingly annoying. In 5 long strides he was standing near me.

"It's rude not to greet, you know." he commented with his 6'1 frame hovering over me.

I clenched my fists.

"And why on Earth should I greet you?" I retorted.

Wait, was I being rude? Why? What has he done?

"Because I said so."

I guess I was wrong. I hated arrogant jerks.

I rolled my eyes.

"Would you now tell me why you're here because I am very busy to find myself a ride home." I admit I was pissed off with Emily at that moment. How could she forget about me?

"Well, I am your ride home for today. Thank the Lord."

What? The arrogant, stupid and the biggest jerk of all time was my ride back home? Didn't my best friend know that I hate mental cases like him. I thing she has given her heart, brain everything to Albert. Everything comes back to Albert. It's him she loves so much. And she forgot me. Me? Me?

Apparently, Nathan saw me lost in my own thoughts when he added, "Well, if you don't want to come, that's all right with me. As a matter of fact, the best thing for me."

I gritted my teeth. What kind of person did Emily trust to drop me at my home? She was really gullible. But I was not. And I had self-respect.

"Right." I said and turned away from him. Honestly, I felt bad. He hurt my ego. Maybe I was not the type of girl he likes to hang out with and that's why he behaves with me like this. Not only him, most probably all the handsome boys of the school would not give a fuck about an ordinary, not-so-popular and a non-fashionable girl like me...

He didn't even stop me. How rude everybody was. I think I should not let myself hurt from nobodies like him.

I reached the school gate and the guard held it open. It was then I heard a car's horn from behind me. I turned around to see Nathan in his black BMW. The bigger gate was held open for him. Of course he was going to speed off as soon as he gets out of here. I started walking on the side path too busy thinking how I will cover the 20 minute journey to my home.

Beep! Beep!

What the hell? Why was he blowing the horn again and again. I kept my eyes on the front path.

"Anna."

I flinched at my name. It was Nathan.

I turned my head to my right. His car was moving slowly beside me.

I turned away. At that moment I hated him.

Well, if you don't want to come, that's all right with me. As a matter of fact, the best thing for me.

His words echoed in my mind. Why was I being affected so much? He was just a nobody.

I guess that I was more upset with Emily than with Nathan. Indirectly, I knew I was upset with Albert.

"Jones." he called out again.

"What?" I snapped at him. He looked startled for a second and when he didn't speak, I felt my anger rising, "Now, do you want me to be staring at your beautiful car? You wanna show off how rich you are? Is that it? Then sorry sir, I won't give you that pleasure."

I was shocked at how angry I was. I spoke whatever I felt about him. Indirectly. Now, he was going to make a joke out of it. I was doomed.

And I guess I was right. He laughed.

He laughed.

Mental case.

I gave him a 'wtf' look. Not that it will matter to him. But then, he seriously spoke, "I can't leave you here."

Really Nathan? Really?

"Emily is my friend and well, it's my responsibility to drop you at your home."

Today, I saw the serious side of him.

I admit, my anger resided a bit.

Keyword: a bit.

But, I guess Nathan couldn't bear my residing anger because he added, "I don't want police coming at my home and arresting me because you committed suicide as you didn't find a ride home."

That was lame.

I simply glared at him.

"All right," he raised his hands in peace, "I was joking." And then he gestured to zipping his lips.

I couldn't help but smile. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I was right about him. This guy was really difficult to understand.

I opened his car's door and put on the seatbelt and we sped off.

"By the way I think Jones is the right name for you." Nathan said.

"And why may I ask?"

"Because you didn't reply when I called you Anna."

I shook my head in disbelief, "Very funny."

"I know right?"

He didn't get the sarcasm.

*After 15 minutes*

"You can't be serious." I muttered.

"Look Jones, these kind of matters are really serious for me and you're the one who could help me."

"But, I am of no use. She's my enemy." I whined.

"Of course you're of perfect use," he spoke encouragingly, "I fucking like her."

How could he expect me to help in something like this? Five minutes ago, he told me he liked my enemy Jane. And he wanted me to help him get to her. How the hell was I supposed to do that?

"I know you're a really smart little girl." he said and patted my shoulder.

"Watch how you drive." I said, uninterested.

"Don't tell me how to drive. I've been driving since three years, since I was fifteen."

I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah. That's why there are so many scratches and dents on your car."

I saw him turning a tinge of scarlett. I smirked.

"Oh well...that wasn't my mistake." he covered up.

"Riiiight." I giggled.

"Jones." he warned.

"Grey." I dragged his name like he did mine.

He pushed on the brakes and stopped driving in between the traffic. The impatient drivers started honking impatiently.

I looked at him and he looked at me.

"What the hell Nathan?" I said, exasperated,

"What the hell Anna?" he mimicked me.

"You're blocking the traffic."

"And you're blocking my heart." he said dramatically.

"You need to get yourself checked then." I retorted.

We stared at each other for few moments.

Then the honking intensified. I began panicking but tried not to show him.

"You'll help me get to Jane." he stated.

"I will not."

"Yes.You.Will." he spoke slowly in a commanding voice.

I glanced behind and saw a fat, old, sturdy man coming out his car. He looked red with anger.

"Nathan, I think...we should talk about it later?" I said, worried.

"No." he cut me off.

Ugh!

"I am leaving then." I tried to open the door but it didn't. I glared back at him.

"Guess child lock is useful today."

"Oh god. You're a lost case." I groaned.

The man was now banging the car window and I could hear him speaking all sorts of abuses. I guess we were going to get arrested today.

"Is that a yes?" he wiggled his eyebrows.

"Ugh! All right all right. Now drive please." I almost yelled.

Thankfully, he started driving.

I let out a sigh of relief.

"Take left from here." I guided him and in 2 minutes we reached my home. I saw my mom coming back from shopping with her shopping bag in her hand. She saw me and Nathan pulling in the driveway.

I waved and smiled at her. She smiled back but something was wrong. She looked...tensed.

I jumped out of the car.

"Hey mom!" I hugged her but both her hands had the bags so she just kissed me on my cheek.

"Hello Mrs. Jones." Nathan greeted my mother very politely.

"Mom, this is N-" I started introducing him to her but was cut off by her.

"Hi Nathan." My mother replied leaving me shocked. How did she know him?

I looked at both of them, confused.

My mother saw the confusion and said, "Nathan's dad works at the same hospital as mine."

Oh. That was unexpected. I didn't expect Nathan's father to be a doctor. I thought he might be a business man or something because he was very rich.

"I should go." Nathan spoke abruptly. I frowned.

"Nathan, don't-" my mother tried to say something but he was already in his car and sped off.

I was left confused more than ever. Nathan had never behaved like this.

"What-" I started.

"Nothing sweety," my mother pretended to smile but I knew she was hiding something, "Come on in, it's becoming cold here."

I still wondered about this mysterious talk... Am I being kept in dark? Is there something I don't know and deserve to know?

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A/N: Hey lovelies! The fourth chapter was here:) Phew. It's short and I beg your pardon.

Secrets, secrets. The cool guy, jerk and of course the player is hiding something. Hmm. Bad Nathan. And the sweet mommy too knows something that we don't know? Well, any guesses on what's going on? I don't know. Nor does Anna. And nor do you. But soon you will. Haha.

Thanks for viewing. Love you all.

Hugs,
Gargi.