Thread: When Passion Becomes Blind (Niah & Manofyourdream)

Derrick hadnt pre-planned this trip. He happened to be so in the mood for a hot cup of coffee for on the roads. Part of him figured that the owner might be here, with whom he gets along just fine. But, part of him, deep down, hoped that the Asian Indian girl to be around. He didnt know why but he always had mixed feeling when it came to her. Thinking about her, he couldnt help but wanting to catch a glimpse and when in front of her, he feels this rage coming on. What was the origin of it all, he wasnt really sure. He even knew that the girl hadnt even done anything to him. Instead, shed been polite- too polite, that too, despite his snide comment. That is exactly what he found himself doing right this moment. When he found out shed been left with the responsibility of the Bistro, he couldnt help but share his opinion. In a way, he wanted to push her.until her bubble bursts, quite curious to see how shed react, for shes so perfect and bubby all the time. Some part of him knew that his attitude towards her was unwarranted for, yet he cant help be a dick when in close proximity to her. He didnt know a thing about her, yet he judged her. Having no idea how she comes from a good family and background, culturally rich heritage, street smart person as well as someone who was well respected at her work. The work he didnt know about, that she was actually a full time nurse for high school in the next town over. Shed earned the respect and he couldnt help but see past his thick skull. It wasnt that he was a racist, no. He had other employees under him, and they werent all American either. So what really was the problem, he wasnt sure. Its as if some part of his mind just shuts down when around her and only driven by some hatred toward her, with no proper validation. The fact that she still smiled and be the perfect host to him, even when hes been nothing but mean to her, thats what ached him the most. How can someone be so calm! So he pushed her harder, as usual. Besides, since there werent any other employees or customers, he seemed to have a free pass tonight. He was sure shed said something, so he inquired and all he got was how she was just reminding herself of something. Along with that, she had this sly smile about her face, her expression a slight sarcastic and he may be reading it all wrong but its exactly what he needed. So what? You dont want to share what this something is? Perhaps, you realized how right I am, about Tom entrusting you with his business? he pushed her buttons and her smart and sarcastic expression was to blame. This is something he enjoyed with her, no doubt he was enjoying this. Intimidating her. There was this pull between them, opposites attract sort of, yet hidden under the hatred he showed toward her. Maybe thats exactly what he was trying to hide not just from her but himself- that he found her attractive. Maybe its because he thought he wasnt even in her league so doing what he does best, push people away. He ran his hand through his long hair as he looked down at her, his dark gaze peering right at her. He couldnt help but notice her pretty features. She did have pretty eyes and that simple and natural looking beauty. He snapped out of it before a compliment would slip out. How bad it would be for his image, one hes worked so hard to build around her, that he didnt like her. When she did fix him a cup of coffee, he found he had no business here anymore. Yet, he didnt want to leave so he fished for a fight. Just to throw her off her game. Derrick maybe challenging her, for the meek little girl she was, wanting to see different shades of her, if there were any. With the coffee in his hand and having taken a sip, it felt warm, yet he told her it wasnt fresh. However, it worked. He got a reply out of her, more than just thank you and sorry Sir. This was exactly what he wanted to see, for her to speak up. And boy, she caught him by surprise. Not only she explained that she knew what she was doing, she even questioned his skills as a mechanic, an engineer. He had to calculate his response, one that would make him look strong. She really outdid him, comparing him with luddites. Sure, he liked vintage cars, who doesnt? And the fact that he was old, well, not as young as her. That didnt mean he didnt know technology. Would you like me to explain? she said and he knew better to seize this opportunity to intimidate her even more. He didnt need her explanation, all this was to just mess with her. So he decided to walk from front of the counter to the back, where she was standing, explaining to him about the machine and he barely could keep his eyes on the machine. Instead, he managed to even steal a glance at her cute little rear. Looking back and forth between her face and the machine, he even noticed how slender her neck was, with her hair pinned up with loose strands grazing the sides of her face. Most of her words coming out of her mouth went over his head as he found himself in awe of her beauty. Yet, when she talked about the word Luddite, he couldnt help but cock his brows at her, looking lost yet again. Sure, he didnt know what it meant, but he could understand in which context it was mentioned. That only told him how smart she was, perhaps well-educated! Shed just called him an airhead without actually spelling it out and now he could feel the tension. This was new side of her and it was the one that had him spellbound in that moment, standing there like a dumb deer on the side of the road, ready to be hit by a car. She was trying to kick him out and he knew she was trying to get out of here because it was past 11 now. He could feel her paid, having to serve a customer after hours. So thats what he went for when she told him to leave. I have no interest in staying, here with you, he held his hand forward, I will leave. As soon as you make me another cup of coffee. It tastes too bitter, like you. He added yet another snide remark, comparing her bitter tongue and commenting on it. However, that wasnt his only intention. After hearing her banter, he wanted to get on her nerves even more. So if and when shed reach for his cup of coffee, hed release it just before she could have a full grasp on the cup of coffee. Of course, it would ruin the recently mopped floor, but he didnt care. He also didnt want her to get burnt because the coffee was indeed warm, so he kept it at an arms distance from her frame. A classy way she bitched at him and he almost found it hottempting even to just pushed her against the counter andhe shunned away malicious thoughts of his mind. He told himself that would teach her a lesson, but deep down, it was his desire to maybe do something to her. But then he thought how he hated her, so the war went on inside his head, wondering why he found her attractive.