Every time I smile, a dentist dies
~Arjun Kapoor

Parineeti's P.O.V
I just finished showering. I love that so much! It so warm! I could shower for hours and I wouldn't regret it!

I step out of the shower and take my towel. While I prepare myself I think about the rest of the day.

What shall I do today? I'd love to go shopping, but not working means no money. And I unfortunately cannot afford to spend even more money...

I could prepare a girls night. Or I can clean my make up and my brushes. Whatever. I'll see . The girls night seemed like a good idea, but I'd have to ask Alia and Shraddha whether they're up for that.

I walk towards my room and I find Arjun there. He is wearing black pants and a white shirt with black stripes. His hair is messy and he is writing something? Since when does Arjun write?

I quietly step towards Arjun. I peep over his shoulder and I see that he isn't writing, but drawing! And it looks spectacular.

He is drawing a woman. She looks like me. She has the same features. He is making a really good face portrait. Who would even know that Arjun could draw this well?!

I covered his eyes with my hands. "Who is it?", Arjun asks confused. He drops his pencil and tries to removes my hands. I start giggling and he laughs.

"Tigress! You?!"

I look at him. "I have a name idiot."

"I know. Old habits, Parineeti" He stresses the p and pulls me towards him.

I'm sitting in his lap now and I look confused at him. "Arjun, what are you doing?"

He smiles. "We're friends now right? Just relax yaar"

"I don't think that friends do-"

"So how are you?" He cuts me off.

I look at him for a long time. He looks back. We look at each other for a few moments. We've never looked at each other like this. His eyes seem to pierce into mine and for a few moments, his eyes are the only thing I see. Then I notice something odd. His eyes have turned a bit darker?! What is happening with his eyes?

"Arjun? Why are your eyes darker? Are you ill?" I immediately feel his forehead and stop gazing him so intense.

He laughingly removes my hand. His eyes have returned to his original shade and he grins. He looks down and then looks at me again.

"It's nothing yaar. I'm fine Tigress. Chalo, lets do something"

He turns his sheet over so I can't see what he's drawing and he gently pulls me from his legs.

He grins. I stand up and leave the room. Arjun follows me.

"So, what shall we do? I'm really bored.."

"Yeah me too. Well, I suppose you go back to drawing. Then I can figure something out. I really need to do something"

"I won't draw. Let's do something together?"

Wait. Is this happening? Is this the same Arjun Kapoor from a few days ago? That same ass who used to call me Tigress now wants to do something with me? I think he's ill. Yeah, he must be. There's no other way. I mean, yes we are friends now. But, we haven't really talked to each other since the whole incident. I guess we just needed comfort in the shed. But apparently he wants to continue.

"Arjun, are you ill? Why are you behaving like this with me? Oh my lord! Arjun is actually being nice to me", I exclaimed while dramatising my whole act.

Arjun just laughs at me and gives me a hug, which leaves me flabbergasted.

"Parineeti? Did you hear what I just said? Hello?", he speaks loudly.

I'm startled. "Uhm.. what? What did you say? I'm sorry, I didn't hear you", I nervously laugh.

He grins. "Lets do something together. What do you want to do?"

I smile devilishly. "Well, actually I wanted to go shopping today. You know that I'm a shopaholic right?"

He nods and I simply continue.

"Well, I wanted to shop, but I cannot afford to spend more money since I'll have to use it later on.", I explain.

He again simply nods and we sit there in silence. What shall we do? I study him closely. Has anything changed in his appearance? He is acting weird and wants to become friends-friends.

"How about we will go shopping together? I'll take you and you can shop with my money. Maybe I can find something for myself too."

I smile. "That's really sweet Arjun. But I'm not trying to be a gold digger or so. So, I'll reject your request. We can do something else"

"You're not being a gold digger if I want to take you out. Let's go."

"Huh? Where?"

But he already walks away. "Come, I'll show you!"

Shraddha's P.O.V
Karan! That bastard! I hate him! He really needs to learn some manners! He's being an idiot!

I gently walk over to the mirror. The areas around my collarbones are red and swollen. A person can do a lot when they're angry. And especially if your name is Karan Johar.

I gently touch the area. It hurts a lot. I definitely need to give it some rest and apply a few good medicines. But for rest it needs to be left alone and I need to relax my neck. But how? I can't walk with turtle necks in spring. It's finally hot here.

I hear footsteps and quickly cover the area with a shirt. Sidharth enters the room.

"Hey. What's up?", he asks me sweetly while he hugs me from behind.

I smile and look in the mirror. He is looking so adorable! His smile! And his messy hair.....

"Nothing much. Karan came, did the usual and went away again. Gave us a big speech about you marrying Alia and that you should start with the preparations and quickly. And some more of that shit. You know how he is."

He pulls back and smiles. "Well, okay" He walks back into the room and grabs his wallet.

"Btw, do you want to join Parineeti and Arjun on a day in the city? I've heard that he's planning a surprise for her and-"

"Hold on", I cut him off. "Parineeti and Arjun are going to the city? And Arjun is planning a suprise for her? Don't be mad! Those two are like fire and ice. It's not as if they suddenly-"

"I'm telling the truth! Believe me Shraddha!", Sidharth claims while laughing.

I laugh. I walk over to him and give him a big hug. I really need his comfort. He smells amazing and I wish I could lay in his arms there forever. But unfortunately I can't.

And that's when I realise that both my hands are wrapped around Sidharth and my neck is bare, thus my collars as well.

And that is when he notices it as well.

"Shraddha! What is that?! Who did this to you?! What happened? Why are those things on your collarbones? Did someone grab you forcefully? Did he rape you? Were you raped again? Please don't tell me that this is true.." His voice cracks and amaze me. He cares so much for me. I truly love him.

Yes I do. I, Shraddha Kapoor,  am in love with Sidharth Malhotra. I won't deny it any more. It has no use. Instead it's better to listen to my feelings. Well, that's what Parineeti said.

He hugs me even tighter and flashbacks of that night appear.

Then I get pushed into a street with a lot of trash in it. I look up to see who it is. It's a man of around 45 years and he smells  like alcohol.

He slaps me so hard that I feel like I can faint every moment. I can't do anything anymore. He slaps me again and kisses me. I cry silently. His eyes are growing darker with the seconds and he pushes me. I fall.

He bows forward while squeezing the life out of me in order to keep me on the ground. He slaps me. And I lose control... god please help me before this idiot touches me any further....

Shraddha, it's okay, I'm here now. He's gone okay..."

"I.. I can't ..w..wa..walk " I say while crying. My feet hurt so much"

The person wipes my tears. I look at him.

"S..S....Sid......w....what..."

He puts his finger in front of us mouth, gesturing me to be silent. He then carries me bridal style and he walks to the park. He sits down and I move with a lot of pain

The event was temporarily, but the memories are forever.

And of course Karan also misbehaved. Which bloody idiot grabs a woman by the collars? A WOMAN FOR GOD'S SAKE! I SWEAR I COULD KILL THE MAN HIMSELF!

I can't take it anymore. The memories are bad. They're really bad. Sidharth stood by my side when it happened the first time. But I'd never expected Karan to do this. I was scared as hell when I saw what he was doing.

He had the same look in his eyes as the man. The same dark eyes. The same intense gaze. The same emotion. Lust. Revenge. Anger.

I bursted out in tears when Sidharth gently caressed my hair. He let me cry my heart out. He made us sit down and I continued crying against his chest.

"Shh. Shraddha... I'm here.. It's okay... Don't worry."

Sidharth P.O.V
She was crying her heart out. And she had all the right to do so. She is traumatised for the next few months at least. She was very scared of me interacting with her shortly after the first incident happened, even though I had helped her.

The first time was horrible. But Karan? I never expected that from him. I mean, that guy has a family, acts with so many females in his daily life and he still behaves this way.

I can't see her in this state. She is such an amazing woman. She inspires me. She is a sweetheart and a really good person. To see her, into this state is horrible. I can't take the memories away from her. I can't help her like I'd love to. I can't heal her pain entirely. But I can help her with processing the memories. I can help her fight back against the horrible people who did this to her. I can help her to get stronger. I can help her to get justice. It makes me sad as well.

I don't notice it until she points it. "Sid.... Why are you crying?"
And indeed, I am crying.

I smile weakly. I hug her and drop a few kisses on her head. "Shraddha..."

I take a deep breath before I state it. Should I even state it? What if I can't help her anymore? I wouldn't want....
But, Parineeti told me to be honest about my feelings....

"I... I... love you. I can't see you in this state. I really can't. I want to make you happy. I want to see that beautiful smile of you again. I want to see you live again. It makes me sad that you have to bear this. I can't believe it.."

She doesn't say a thing. She just sits there and listens.

"Sidharth... you know that I love you too right?"

"Shraddha.. I don't mean that sort of love. I mean love as in love. Romance and stuff. I really love you. A lot. And to be honest I haven't looked for a dulhania because I knew you'd be a perfect person for me. I love you Shraddha"

She doesn't say a thing. She just leans against me and relaxes. "Do you really love me?", she whispers quietly.
"No one has really loved me until now, except for my family and friends"

"But I do Shraddha. And I love you a lot. I'll never let you go" I plant a kiss on her forehead.

She smiles. She shifts her head so that she is facing me.

"I love you too Sidharth. I've always loved you."

I relax. "Well, that's good to know." I grinned.

We both sit there in silence. I'm still a bit overwhelmed by the fact that Shraddha loves me. I never expected it.

And I guess, she is still a bit overwhelmed by her trip down to her memory lane.

"He won't get away with it. I swear that. I couldn't catch the first guy, but I'll for sure catch the second. Karan won't get away with this! I promise that. Munchkin." I stress the last word intentionally.

"No he won't. Arjun recorded the whole incident on my phone."

"Your phone? Why won't he use his own?"

"He has no storage left"

"Ah, I see. Well that's relatable isn't it?"

She laughs. She turns to look at me again. "I love you Sidharth." And before I can reply, she presses her sweet lips on mine and I'm being taken to heaven.

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Written 1-4-19
Edited 2-4-19