It is often said that when your mind and heart struggle to give out an answer and continues to fight, in that case, one should always wait for the right time. Because the mind and heart can have its tug of war but the destiny continues to have its way with you.

It's been two days since that conversation happened between Ina and that devil. And he disappeared for that day; only for Ina to see him the next day with a quite silent aura surrounding him.

Usually, whenever Ina have met him or entered his cabin for some work. His persona always gives out that fiery and not-to-mess around vibe, mostly his eyes.

So this sudden silence that surrounded him made her wonder about the sorcery behind this but inwardly Ina knew why the silence existed between them. But somehow she wasn't very happy with the fact of him not being fiery or edgy. The whole two hours that she spent with him made her just think about the words that she used that day during their verbal fight. But she also didn't skip the moments of heat and passion that continuously replayed in her mind.  

It was as if her subconscious mind was taunting her for spoiling things with him, for making him quiet and mostly for not fighting with her. Her chain of thoughts broke with a slight tap on the table which made her look at the intense eyes that lacked fire these days. 

" This is fine. Take this blue file from my table and go through the contents of it. I want you to keep this file safe with you and maintain its confidentiality. It has some important details of the project which shouldn't be disclosed. Tomorrow come prepared with it, we will discuss it as," Viraaj firmly stated and avoided looking into the eyes of the dazed beauty that was sitting in front of him. 

But whom he was kidding. He knew. Only he knew how much difficult it was to sit and concentrate on reading the file when this damsel was continuously staring at her while forgetting the decency of being discreet. But no matter how much he wanted to cross the line with her, he had determined to stick to his words. 

I will stick to my words, Ina. I will abide by them but I am no saint. Never try to push my buttons in the wrong way just the way you are doing now by zoning out like this, he thought to himself as he began counting from 1 to 10.

Still maintaining a stiff posture, Viraaj told her to take that file with her to snap her out of her trance. He knew that she was inexperienced to deal and read the contents of that important file. But somehow he wanted her to have a look. 

" But Sir, what am I going to do with this file? I mean the way you are mentioning about the file it seems pretty important to the project so why would you want to take a chance with it?" Ina fired away with her questions as confusion started building in her mind. 

Why would you want me to have that file? Aren't you scared that I may deliberately mess up the file just to take revenge on you or maybe I may just misplace the file? Why would you give me such a huge responsibility when things are already so cold between us? Why?

" You are assisting me in this project so I want you to have a look," Viraaj cleared his throat and bite back a smile that was trying to come upon his face as he looked at the confused yet cute Ina. My baby girl. 

" But still," Ina trailed off but stopped as soon as Viraaj looked up to meet her eyes. 

" I trust you and that's the end of the story,"

Viraaj looked deeply in her eyes as he annunciated those three words that unknowingly touched Ina. Her eyes lowered to the table as her mind registered the words. For the first time in life, she felt exposed and though he had been intimate with her. Never she had thought that his words would feel make her feel so delicate. 

He had again played unfair. His words had touched her more intimately than he had ever done with his hands and lips. Observing her intently, Viraaj knew his words had affected in some way. However, he was not sure whether the impact was in his favour or not. 

" Okay, Sir," Ina quietly muttered and took hold of the file. Pressing it tightly against her chest, she walked away from his cabin, still trying to decipher the man who was looking at retreating form of hers. 

I know Ina, I will seem confusing to you. But I want you by hook or crook. I don't care what Ry says about my feelings about you. Whether this is love or not! I am just not concerned. All I want is you. I know you will have a hard time trusting me but what all I said was true. I trust you. Without knowing your background, your past or present. He sighed as he pushed himself out of the chair went to stand near the wall-sized windows. 

*****

With a nice spiced aroma filling the balcony space, Ina sat on the hammock with a cup of her strong spiced tea as she started going through the blue file that was entrusted with her. As she began reading the file, her mind started taking back to the moments that had happened back in the office. 

A shy smile started curling her lips as she recollected the expression he had in his eyes while firmly saying those words to her. This guy will really drive me insane, she thought to herself and began resuming her read when her phone started buzzing making her groan. 

Rolling her eyes, she got up from her comfortable position and went to check her phone which was displaying, Aryan calling. An amused expression adorned her face as she answered the call. 

" Hi," She greeted back to a very chirpy 'hello' while walking back to the balcony. 

" So, anything important?" Ina asked while sipping her tea but immediately frowned when she heard him saying," Tsk Tsk Tsk. Do you think I should call you only when it's urgent Ina? That's very mean Ina."

Her frown turned into a soft giggle as she heard him complaining in a fake voice," Oh really Mister? I am mean?"

" Yeah obviously. Today there was nobody to roast my eardrums with her talks as somebody was too lost so they have gotten upset with you," Ina fell into fits of laughter after hearing him who himself started guffawing as they both laughed their hearts out. 

It amazed Ina that how in a matter of couple of days, Ina became comfortable with Aryan. The lunchtimes and tea breaks were full of lame jokes, heartfelt laughter and some harmless flirting. But today with some words roaming in her mind, she couldn't fully pay attention to him and his talks," I was just tensed about the work. That's why I was lost,"

Ina admitted the fact that she was lost but the reason what she said to him was just half of the truth that prevailed in her mind," Yeah, I do understand. You seemed off so I thought to check up on you,"

The sincerity in his voice made Ina smile widely which soon changed into a grin as a thought of teasing him entered into her mind," But on that note, I apologise to your ears. But what I don't understand it shouldn't your ears be grateful that I was quiet today?" 

Ina felt her ears tingling as she again heard him chuckling before replying," What to do ma'am? Your rants are addicting and I am afraid there is no rehab centre for my ears, Poor me," With that, both the friends laughed out again as they both spoke about their day. 

After teasing, pulling each other's legs, and flirting; they finally bid byes and greeted 'good nights' too each other; leaving Ina in a pleasant mood. Her mind was diverted and diverted for good as she smiled and resumed her reading from where she had stopped and continued giggling to herself as she recalled her conversation with Aryan. 

Totally a mad guy!

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Hello Readers, 

I hope you all are in good health in this current pandemic situation. So as quarantine is the necessity of today, I have uploaded this chapter for you guys to read and enjoy the same. 

So, questions time:- 

What do you think about the change in Viraaj?

Do you think Ryan's words have affected him?

Is there a change between Viraaj and Ina's relationship?

And what do you think about Aryan? 

Also, how do you find the equation between Aryan and Ina?

Do let me know the answers in the comment section below and don't forget to vote. Will meet you guys in the next chapter.