It's a bright morning and the day we have been waiting for...It's the day we are going to talk about the actual project ideas and discuss and which other countries we are going to be opening the restaurants and what needs to done for the same....The time went painstakingly slow but I have finally reached the office and Made to sit in Serafina's cabin waiting for her

"Bebe!" A voice I heard that shook me to the core unable to believe what was happening

When the door opened and she stepped in...My world stopped as I looked at her smily little face contorting into Shock and then into sheer confusion looking back at me... Making her freeze her place as I walked closer to her...I stepped forward she stepped back...Then went on until her back was against the Cabin door and I trapped her between The door and I...But I still wanted to feel closer to her so I pulled her to myself as she Crashed on to my chest looking shocked because of my advances But I can't help it for some damned reason I missed her so damn much

being here and not seeing her anywhere around was making me restless and now I wanted to feel content...This is my way to feel Content and I did it...She didn't wiggle she didn't feel tensed she seemed so calm in my arms... I tilted her neck and made her look me in the eye...she instinctively closed her eyes as I inched closer to her

"Why??" Was the only the I could utter at this moment... sounding more like a desperate whimper from me

"Wha-"

"Why did you leave!?" I asked the question that was burning my heart all along that why did she choose to go away and disappear just like that...

"I-" She was interrupted by a loud knock But I told not to bother But the banging became louder

"Sir Room service!" I heard right outside my room as I answered the door to the butler standing with the Whiskey I ordered... Checking the time being 20 minutes past 11pm...I went to open the door begrudgingly

"Don't ever bang on this door!" I gritted out as the guys silently nodded and scurries away

I shut the door and sat down on my bed just remincsing my dream....and The way I was just Dreamin' about her...Why? Why did it was ever so often ? Is the question that revolved around my mind with no answers....And as Old saying goes when you find no possible answers go search it yourself...Now my way of searching for the answer is the drink I ordered!

Vansh's POV ends

The Novotel CS Hotel:
Arav's Room:
12:45AM:

Twisting and turning on his bed....Arav had only one thought running through his mind

FLASHBACK:

Samara:
Metro Station:
10:55PM

Arav Deboarded the train in the almost empty Metro Station... Walking outside as he booked his cab...And patiently waited for his cab still scrolling through his phone when  suddenly someone hugging him from behind making him gasp in shock

"Heyy babe! Surprise!" The sweet voice greeted gracefully...he turned quickly to face her but before he could say anything the girl showed him pleading eyes and indicated behind her.... Following which his gaze fell on a man dressed in an all black hood and jacket with a mask on his face staring right back at them as he casually straightened up and hugged her back

"Oh babe I missed you so much!" He cheerfully said making it seem like they're a couple...as the girl looked relieved

"Don't worry I got you!" He whispered in her ears as he parted from the hug taking her bags in his hands....and Cancelled his cab...with hands on her back he began walking with her in a random direction as if he knew where he was going.... About 10 minutes into the walk they found a Grocery store still open as they went in....

"I-I don't wanna b-buy anything!" She meekly said

"Relax...This is just to get him off our back and make him believe it!" Arav softly explained as she relaxed into his hold...They walked in as he bought A box full of chocolates...Some chips and biscuits...loaded it in his basket and came to cash counter to pay up....He told her to check the items out and handed her some money saying he forgot to take something from the back...After getting to the back door he looked around the parking lot and the entrance area there was no sign of that suspicious man...So he sighed and walked back into the store and to the cash counter where she nervously waited

Smiling at her...he carried the bags along with her handbag...
"I checked around this area he's not here...So can I book a cab for you?" He asked

"No it's alright...it's just about 5 minutes walk from here!" She said trying to take her handbag of his hands

"It's okay Miss...I would carry it for you and walk you back to your place!" He politely spoke

"I don't think he's here! I can manage on my own sir!" She said

"No miss...I think he can be hiding...if I have safely sent you back to your place I'll be assured you're safe!" He said

"So can you guide me to your place?" He asked

"Yes...um.." she replied trailing off

"Oh...Sorry...I forgot to introduce...I'm Arav Deepak Mehra!" He said

"So you're an Indian??" She asked smiling sweetly

"You caught that quickly!" He appreciated

"Ah I actually have couple of friends that Are Indians So I knew your name sounded something similar to theirs! Shoot  I'm so stupid...I'm Samaira Clark!" She answered him as they talked for some more time as her place came into view

"That's my place!" She Pointed as he smiled looking around to see...if the man was still following...And to his relief he was nowhere

He handed her the handbag and also the snacks bag
"This is yours Arav...!"

"Oh no miss.Samaira I bought this for you...Also What would I even do with chocolates!?It's for you! Take it as a gift from a well-wisher!" Arav said smiling as she agreed finally going into her house

As he stood right outside her gate and began searching for a cab.... Instinctively she turned back to see him still standing outside in cold...So she kept her things inside she came back to him

"What happened Arav? Is there Any issue?!" She asked him

"Oh no nothing Miss.Samaira...it- uh it's just I wanted to book a cab but here there's no cab available at this moment! So I don't know what to do?" He said

"Well for starters you can come inside its so cold outside... you'll catch cold ..!" She sweetly offered

"No..no I- I can wait for a little more...I can't be a burden to you at this hour!" He answered

"It's not a burden Arav...you can come I would not mind but I'd definitely mind if you didn't!" She spoke with a fake angry tone as he chuckled seeing her childish behaviour...and took her invite.... Sitting in the living room beside the fireplace he felt warmer anc comfortable as he wasn't used to so much cold back in India

"Here you go!" She said giving a cup of hot coffee as he had earlier refused a beer

"Thank you!" He replied drinking it...as they both talked on and on for the next hour until his cab arrived...but before he could walk out of her house

"Hey! Can I ask you something if you don't mind?" She meekly asked

"Go ahead!" He smiled

"Um....c-can we meet tomorrow at the cafe down this street... Please!??"

"Miss.Samaira I- I'm not sur-"

"Please Please say yes Arav! I would really appreciate your help....And This a little thank you from my side!" She made puppy eyes as Arav was stuck in a dilemma...this girl has been nothing but sweet to him and he has almost forgotten all of his intrusive and suicidal thoughts whilst interacting with her...Her talks and thoughts very simple and very engaging and ecstatic....She would at the same time keenly listen and even appreciate and have some opinions on his thoughts....Which has elevated his mood all this while..unlike his ex-wife who never ever valued his thoughts or talks....And last but not the least he did not have the heart to say no her puppy eyes

"Oh okay!" He agreed finally making her giggle happily

"Um .your number!" She asked as he gave her his number and  shook his head seeing her antics and leisurely walked towards the car...He turned back to see her wave bye to him as he waved back and got into the car as it drove away... Smiling to himself

The morning came and so did her message and the location of the cafe....Which according to google maps was luckily closer to the hotel he stayed in... Exactly at 8am as promised he met her and she smiled warmly welcoming him to the seat...And like yesterday night they both got busy talking to eachother...In a way knowing more about eachother's jobs i.e. Her being a Travel Nurse while he told his job was as a PA for CEO of VR Co. From India

Plenty of Deep discussions about the meaning of life and loneliness....Both of them dove deeper into that topic absolutely forgetting their surroundings and time...As a phone call from Rehansh momentarily stopped their discussion and made him check the time which was after a 3 hour long discussion.... Astonished at how swiftly the time passed they both chuckled and she suggested that he should attend the call and they can meet up at the local club tonight and continue their talks which he readily agreed...He was so happy with how fast he could understand and connect with her and wanted to continue that Until his heart's content...And that is how their routine of meeting up for breakfast in the morning and at the club during nights began

In one of such nights When they both has drank a little...as they swayed to the music....They were so into the moment that they never understood how one thing led to another and they were closer to eachother than ever before...noses touching , lips being inches away from colliding into a blissful union closing their eyes as they both inched closer to eachother but His Fantasy came to a stop as Ishani's face flashed in front of his eyes making him snap back to reality...as he gently pushed her away from him in haste feeling himself drowning in heaps of guilt as he turned on his heels and went to the restroom while there she stood after being brutally rejected by the man she admired all these days...It hurt her...hurt her bad...she felt insulted and humiliated as she stormed straight out of the club and went on her way home crying and unable to face the situation.

Whereas Arav on the other hand felt guilt consuming him wholly how could he kiss another girl so soon after their divorce.... Splashing cold water on his face as he looked in the mirror trying to gain control of his overwhelming Emotions as his conscience pointed out how wrong he was to have rejected that girl so brutally with no explanations....He was a mess of emotions he knew but there wasn't any justification for leaving her behind just like that...He went back into the dance floor as well as the bar area searching for her but she was nowhere to be found... Multiple calls went unanswered....That was his cue He knew he had hurt her so much...But hurting her for finding himself a little relief from his own grieve was not right on his part...He has hurt this girl only to feel validated...He felt so ashamed of himself and thus he made the decision to fly back to India... Because if he stayed here he will find her and go talk to her for those little moments of deep discussions and light hearted conversations and knowing that talkin' to her anymore would increase her hopes and he can't hurt her like that again..

FLASHBACK ENDS:

"I can't commit..I can't love...It can happen only once and it has already happened with Ishani which she broke mercilessly...Now there's no place for love in my life and I need to learn to lean on myself..not depend on others!" He said with tears as he looked up blankly at the ceiling sadly smiling at his awful fate

Samaira Clarke: