More Than Lust novel Chapter 11

Grace's pov

I turned around and my eyes sparkled when I saw him. My favourite person.

"Osman..."

I smiled.

Osman was in my college, we have studied together. We are friends but he didn't know that I have crush on him. He is Turkish, he has that typical Turkish look and I love it. He is tall and handsome.

He is sweet and caring. He always makes me smile. He used to help me in studies. His gentleness fluttered my heart and I started liking him.

But i couldn't confess, I was nervous and afraid that if he doesn't want me then it might ruin our friendship too.

Still, I was going to confess after completing my college but then everything changed all of a sudden. I didn't make any move, i Started ignoring his calls and messages.

I like him, i wanted to confess but how can I tell him that I am sleeping with someone else. He will hate me. I don't want to loose his friendship. After everything I changed my mind, i can't tell him what I feel about him.

May be later, when I am free from everything but not now.

"Grace"

He smiled charmingly.

"You seem to be very busy now a days... No calls, no messages and no meetings."

I smiled nervously.

"Sorry, i was little busy with new job..."

How can I tell him that I am trying to avoid him.

"How are you?"

"I am not okay."

He said.

"Why what happened?"

I asked with frown.

"I am feeling sad because my friend is ignoring me... We haven't had chat for almost 4 months and i am Missing her."

He teased and i smiled.

"Osman... I am sorry. I was just busy..."

I replied.

"No problem... Let's have a lunch together, it's been long... It's Sunday so you must be free."

He suggested.

I shook my head.

"No Osman, I___"

Before i answer he threw his hand on my shoulder like he does everytime.

"Come on... Few hours won't do anything... I know you are hard working and all but you shouldn't ignore your social life... We have lot to talk."

He pushed me inside his car and sat beside me.

"Osman, Can we do it some other time please..."

I said nervously. I don't know why but I am feeling scared.

Gomez has clearly told me that i shouldn't be hanging out with other men. I shouldn't talk or be friends with men. I don't know why but it was his first rule.

I will feel very bad for saying no to Osman but i don't want to get in problem. It will be just for some time, i just hope no one see us. After few minutes, i will make excuses and come back home.

Osman parked his car in front of big restaurant.

"Osman, it looks really expensive."

I stated.

Just like me he was also studying by student loan, we were used to do part time job to earn extra money. I know, he doesn't have money either. We used to make contro for food.

"Don't worry Grace... I am also doing job. Now I have money."

He laughed.

"Don't worry we won't be washing dishes there... Now please relax."

I released a Deep Sigh and smiled at him.

He opened the door for me and we walked inside.

"Grace, you look stressed... You are not talking free like before. Is everything ok?"

He asked as we sat at the table.

"I am fine, it's just because of workload..."

I trailed off.

He nodded in understanding and ordered our lunch. I am happy that I am meeting him after so long but I am scared too. I don't know why but it feels like someone is watching me.