Free The HARD Ride by Stella Wright Page A

didn’t know what more to say. I had actually started liking James but it could be just infatuation too.
    “I respect women. I actually have stopped sleeping around with random chicks,” James spoke.
    “Really, good for you. I like guys who respect women.”
    “It’s just a hollow feeling that I’m left with. I need love.” It was as if he was flirting with me. I had to be careful; men could do anything to trick a girl into sex.
    “Great.” I looked away waiting for him to brag more about his feelings but that just didn’t happen. He kept quiet after that. An hour went by and we reached a fork.
    “Should we take the left one or the right one?” James took out his map and spread it across the steering wheel.
    “I think its right , James.” I wasn’t sure but had a feeling that we had to go right.
    “I suppose its left. Let’s go left.”
    “No James. We’ll go right. I am sure it’s right.” I was damn sure James wanted to get on the wrong track and have sex with me in isolation .
    “Ok. If you are so sure, let us go right.” James started the engine.
    We drove through darkness only able to see next 20 feet ahead of us. James drove slow as the path seemed untrodden and rough. We drove for next half-hour and came to a dead end. There was a huge rock in front.
    James gave me a disgusted look. “You are such a stupid girl. You said you knew the road.”
    I kept mum and stared at the big damn rock in front of us. I am totally screwed .
    “I am so sick of you. What have you been trying to prove tonight, Martha?” James was furious.
    “I am sorry let’s go back.” It was really embarrassing now.
    “NO we can’t , we don’t have enough gas. We have to wait till morning.”
    “No way, I need to go home. You can’t do this to me. ” I was on the verge of hysteria.
    “Shut up Martha. Stop talking like a nut. Do you think I will rape you?” he looked at me shocked.
    “Yes. I am sure you are planning to have sex with me.”
    “You are sick. You need to see a doctor, girl.” He opened the door and walked away from the car into the woods. I didn’t try to stop him but just sat there lost in thoughts. I was being protective right? No, I was being sick and too hysteric. I was mad to talk to James like that. I had to apologize to him and got out of the car. I walked into the woods. The darkness had hid everything in its blanket and I heard faint noise of a waterfall. I walked in the direction of the sound and with each step the sound grew louder. I headed blindly until I reached a small waterfall. I t was an amazing waterfall with big rocks scattered around. There was a silhouette of a man on a rock nearby and I was sure it was James. I called out to him but my voice got lost in the noise of the waterfall. I approached the rock and looked up at James who was sitting there with his head resting on his knees.
    “Do you mind I f I come up there?” I called out again.
    James lifted his head and looked at me.
    “What do you want?”
    “You can’t leave me alone in that car. I ’ m scared.”
    “Don’t bug me, Martha. I’m in no mood for your crap.”
    I fell silent. I called out again. “I’m sorry James. Pull me up.”
    James rose and pulled me up. I sat beside him and closed my eyes letting the cold dew drops settle on my eyes. It was bliss.
    “Forgive me James I really freaked out tonight. I am really sorry about everything. I’m usually not like this at all.”
    James studied me and then touched my face. A wave of electric current passed through my body.
    “I like you Martha. It’s just I can’t say it.” I was stunned. Our eyes were stuck on each other and there was a moment of silence.
    “Where were you all these days, James? I had been waiting for you sweetie.” My eyes watered.
    James came close to me and placed his lips on mine. I froze not knowing what to do. Our lips locked and we kissed slowly and passionately. My eyes were closed. My mind was blank and my body was getting