Ben had Rebecca's contact. But he was too shy to contact her. ' Man if I contact her for sparring that would really be a cringe. The next option is Malcen. I can get him through Mahaansh. But I have sparred with him too many times. Well Rebecca is the right choice. Ha… let us face it Ben, you have a crush on her or perhaps more. There is no use in hiding from yourself. But I can't just contact out of the blue. Hmm…. What to do?
Ahaa…. Why don't I contact Jonathan Hughell? Actually I do have his secretary's contact number. I can ask him if he has any beast masters he knows. They are a good reference. But the question is whether they will be willing or not. I am after all just a knight realm martial who just started.
Well, I have decided. I will first leave Rebecca a message. I will send the message now. I don't know when she will reply. God knows if she remembers me or not. Well whatever, I will send the message.'
Saying this Ben sent her a message telling her that he had learned some techniques and if she is willing, they can have a spar. It took him an hour to type 2 sentences. He corrected it again and again to fine tune the tone of the message and not to appear creepy. After he sent the message, he needed to use meditation to calm himself down. He also decided that if Rebecca did not reply he would ask Hughell corporation.
He started to meditate. But in a few minutes, disturbing his trance, his device rang. He looked at the name displayed and his eyes widened.
An attendant had come to his room to check if Ben needed anything. When he came near the room, he heard the sound of several things falling down. He was a bit startled. So he asked with a professional tone, " Hello sir, this is the room service. Is everything alright?"
After a few seconds Ben answered, " Yes. Its all fine. Just somethings fell off accidentally."
The person asked, " Do you have any requirements or needs sir?" Ben answered , " No, nothing. Thank you."
The attendant left after that and Ben answered the phone.
Ben: " Hello, Rebecca.
Rebecca : Hello Ben. How are you?
Ben: I am good. How are you?
Rebecca: I am good as well. Thank you.
Ben: Yeah. I just trained 2-3 techniques and I did not have the right person to spar with. So I was just checking if you are fine with it.
Rebecca: Actually I am coming to the GCMR tomorrow. I fact I am in the city today.
Ben: What?!!!( Clearing his throat) I mean. Oh that is good.
Rebecca: ( A light chuckle) Yeah. I thought I will settle down today and come to the GCMR fresh tomorrow.
Ben: Oh, yes , that is a wonderful idea. I actually have completed my training...
Rebecca: Yeah, you said that.
Ben: Ummm…. I was just going to explore the city. Why… don't you… join me?
Rebecca: Uhh… can we wit till tomorrow?
Ben: Yeah…. It is fine."
Ben muted the device and hit the pillow with a sheepish smile. ' Dammit, me and my tongue. Hrghh…. What to do? What to do?'
Then Rebecca said interrupting his thoughts, " On second thought, I think I can make some time. As they say, the night is still young."
Ben: " Oh that is good!!! Where can we meet?
Rebecca: There is a Barbos Restaurant here. Shall we meet there?
Ben: Oh yeah. It is fine. We can meet there. Ok … See you there. I mean when we should meet.
Rebecca: Shall we meet at around 8:00 pm."
As soon as the call was over, Ben began to rummage through his clothes. 'Dammit. This is why children to listen to their parents. Mother did ask me to take some good clothes. But of course I would not take. What do I do now? What will I wear? Why wouldn't I listen to my mother? And did I call her for a spar or a date?'
Meanwhile, in a luxurious villa Rebecca was doing the same. An attendant and a bodyguard were in the room. "Ma'am I don't think it is a good idea to go outside at night. Please reconsider" said the body guard.
Rebecca replied, " Oh come on Aliya. Its not like I am eloping with some one. I am just going out for a little sight seeing and also meeting a friend. What's the big deal." The body guard could only sigh. The attendant, who was standing nearby let out slight chuckle. Rebecca looked at her and asked, " What is it, Mina?" The attendant answered, " Well, aren't you taking a bit too much time to select a dress for some sight seeing and meeting a friend."
Rebecca cleared her throat and answered, " Ahem… Well as someone from a high ranking martial family, I should maintain my dignity. I should dress well."
Mina said with a slight smile and light sarcasm, " Oh, is that so. I believe this friend called you for a spar. Now what is happening exactly. A spar or a date? Hmm… Jeez I don't know."
Rebecaa said, " Oh enough Mina. The spar is happening tomorrow. And you Aliya I know you want to ask many things. Out with it."
Aliya let go of her professional demeanour and asked, " Well, there is a thing that I am curious about. Why this person? You have seen so many geniuses, even from other nations. What makes his special?"
Rebecca paused and she though for a few seconds and then looked at Aliya, " I don't know exactly, but something is attracting me to him. May be it is because he is not really formal or may be because he is not like those wealthy obnoxious men. He…. he is steady, stable and …. Calm. I felt it the last time we met. And I also have a feeling that there is more to him than the eye meets. So yes, I think I am falling for him."