Aaradhya's POV

"Are you...?" I couldn't speak as tears trickled down my eyes.

He stood there smiling at me with tears.

The pendant, now clearly seen, which was hidden below his shirt. I looked into his eyes as he nodded.

My own sight getting blurred because of these tears. But this time, tears of happiness. I immediately got up and ran to him, holding him as tight as possible.

His hands slowly wrapping me in his protective embrace as I hugged him more tightly. No words spoken.. but emotions conveyed.

Slowly he moved away and wiped my tears.

"Princess.."

I closed my eyes in joy and relief after hearing it from him after such a long time. Tears spilled continuously. Yes, now I know he is the one.

"Please look at me" his voice was a whisper only I could hear. I opened my eyes and looked at him. His eyes mirroring the same joy in mine.

"How did you..." I managed to ask

He smiled as he brought my hand in front of my face pointing at the bracelet.

I smiled and hugged him again hiding myself into his embrace.

Finally, my peace was here.

Vihaan's POV

Princess was so scared seeing me. Maybe she thought about something bad, something I cannot even imagine.

Right now I was more than happy, having her in my arms again was like a dream for me.

I had seen her bracelet on the interview day itself, but I was not sure about her. So, I had asked my detective to find out everything about her.

And when he told me all her details, I was sure she is the one.

Maybe, she had the same confusion, hence she failed to recognise me. But when I showed her the pendant, all her confusion disappeared and she ran into my arms.

I was missing her a lot. And now having her back in my arms gives me so much peace.

"Princess.. please relax.." she was crying so bad. "Come.." I made her sit on the chair and gave her a glass of water.

Kneeling down in front of her, I wiped her tears as I could feel tears flowing through my own eyes too.

"Are you happy now?" I asked smiling at her.

Aaradhya's POV

"Are you happy now?" He asked wiping my tears and smiling at me. I nodded happily and hugged him again.

Knock knock

Shit! We are in his office. How did I forget that? I immediately stood up while he wore his suit back and opened the door.

"Why the hell have you lock...." The person stopped looking at me and then frowned.

Dark brown orbs. Messy hair. Perfect jawline.

I gulped as I noticed his dark eyes boring into mine with lust.

"Who is she?" He asked and I was startled at his deep voice.

"She is one of the employees who have applied this year. I was just guiding her." Vihaan replied looking at me.

"Raghav, I'll get back to you. Just give me a few minutes, I'll come to your cabin." Saying this Vihaan closed the door without giving a chance for the person to reply.

My eyes widened as realization dawned on me. He was THE Raghav Malhotra.

The co- owner cum ruthless person. The person whom I was asked to be aware of. I sighed.

"What.. was that?" I asked.

"Listen princess. This is not the right time to explain things. You please go back home." I know he is concerned.

But the thought of not seeing him again made me sad.

Sensing my sadness, he said "Save your number here." He passed me his phone, unlocking it.

"Make a call and save my number with you too." I nodded as I saved my number in his phone and called myself so that I can save his.

"I'll message you. And yeah.. from now on.. you, Ishu and Jia aunty will be staying with me." He said firmly.

"But how can we.."

"Take that as an order princess." He said with a look that told me not to argue with him at the moment.

"And what about aunty and uncle?" As soon as I asked the question his face changed into a painful one.

Good. Spoil the moment everytime Aaradhya.

I mentally scolded myself.

"They.." he closed his eyes and bit his lip as tears spilled from his eyes. I looked at him shocked.

No contact all these years and I didn't even realise this could have happened.

"It's okay." I wiped his tears and made him sit on the chair.

His parents were great human beings. They mean a lot to me. I truly am very greatful to them. They had done a lot for me.

His dad and my dad were best friends and our moms knew each other too. I used to play with him a lot. We were like one family.

The news was really painful. I felt, for a moment, someone had taken my breath away.

"It's alright.. relax.." I rubbed his back.

Just when I thought everything was perfect this news had to spoil it all. I cried but maintained myself so that I can calm this broken soul right now.

He looked vulnerable. And he went through all this alone. I want to be with him and heal him just like he had done.

I rubbed his back and smiled, wiping my tears. I searched through my hand bag and gave him the small sponge doll he had once given me. He smiled looking at it.

"You still have this?"

"I will always have this. It really helped me whenever I was sad or felt broken and lonely. Looking at it gives me strength." I replied honestly.

He smiled "Now that you have me, you don't need this." He said looking at the toy.

"No!! I will always need this!!" I shouted and snatched it back angrily while he laughed.

"You still look cute when you're angry." He said pulling my cheeks and I snapped his hands away.

"I will be there with you now." He said looking into my eyes.

"Me too." I honestly replied.

He smiled and gave me a hug "Now go back home. Text me when you reach and I'll meet y'all tomorrow."

The protective Vihaan is back.

"Send me your address too."

I nodded taking my hand bag from the floor and keeping the doll back safely.

"Take care princess" he said.

"You too" I smiled and left his cabin.

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Precap: That pretty looking girl.. what was she doing in his cabin that too with the door locked. Her eyes.. her lips.. god her lips were so kissable.

I just wanted to f*ck her hard right there but this Vihaan.. closed the door right on my face!

So how's this? 😉

Things will eventually get cleared. For now know that Vihaan and Aaradhya are childhood friends.