Rudra's POV:

She was hugging her knees close to her chest and crying badly covering her mouth trying to not let out her sobs. Her little soft toy was crushed into her chest and her tears were been soaked by the furry rabit like toy. The girl who was bubby and funny till today morning was looking broken like a glass right now. It pierced like a dagger in my heart to see her in this condition.

I have never consoled any woman till now. I don't know what should I do. I didn't even know if it's right to approach her now but...I didn't like to see her like that. So I quietly went and got some tissue papers and kept it near her. She lifted her head up and saw me with her teary eyes. Her cry stopped for a second but she looked the other side and kept shedding silent tears now.

She wasn't using the tissue paper too. I picked one and offered her. There was no reaction from her side. So I cleared my throat trying to gain her attention. But she didn't see here.

Is she embarrassed that I saw her like this???. I was confused. This damn thing was tougher than designing a uncut diamond necklace Fuck!!! I feel so illiterate right now!!!

I turned around and saw the packet of chocolate kept on the dressing table. I picked a handful of them and took the seat next to her on the swing. She flinched at once feeling me too close to her. I noticed my forearm touched hers. I was a huge man and the swing was too compact for both of us. However I tried maintaining some gap noticing she coiling up on the other end of the swing trying to make some distance between us. I forwarded my hand in front of her and showed her the chocolates. She lifted her head up and looked at me. Her thick eyelashes drenched in tears move and her brown black beautiful eyes look into mine. Those beautiful swan like eyes were filled with tears.

I couldn't help but speak softly...
'Your favorite chocolates...eat' I said and I saw a fresh tear spill out of her eyes and it pierced my heart.

Yes...I hate women!!!
But tears in a woman's eye is something that I hate more than the fact that I hate them!!!

I took a tissue and carefully rubbed her cheek. I didn't know how to console her. Her mouth parted wide seeing me do that.

'Eat the chocolate... and please don't cry' I told her and she blinked through her tears and wiped her face and nose with the back of her palms. She was like a baby. Something within me smiled at that thought.

Soon she sniffled and her nose went red like a tomato. She was extremely cute. Although I hate those tears.

I didn't want to say sorry to her...I don't think I did any mistake although maybe I was a little rude to her but she must also get a little serious. She is 23 for god's sake.

I cleared my throat while she was munching a toffee.

'Ahhhemmmm...' I attempted again to gain her attention and she looked at me...

'You want to say something?' she asked...

'Ummm..I didn't know you were also forced into this. I thought you were with your father in this.' I said it at once and she looked at me with a piercing gaze. Why does she always stare at me like she will eat me up. Damn she makes me nervous!!!

I continued...
'Look I didn't know ok...I didn't mean to blame you...but my life changed overnight...my brother is missing...my business is a mess... my business consultants don't have all the details...my brother has switched off his phone. I haven't slept properly from 3 nights...there is so much happening Prarthana' I said holding my head.

There was pitch silence now. She didn't say anything.

She wasn't crying. Looks like she isn't comfortable in crying infront of others. Indeed a strong woman I thought.

I got up and started walking away. I thought of giving her some space. I called up my head cook asking him to send in some chocolate milk shake and Bourbon cookies for her in my room. The baby she is...this must cheer her up. I went to my study room and continued working.

Somehow I couldn't work peacefully. So many things were revolving in my head. Her teary eyes, her sharp words for her father somehow didn't leave my mind for a minute. I had a strong urge to go and see if she was doing ok. It was ticking 10pm. What if she hasn't eating anything. I know she wasn't able to eat her lunch peacefully. My heart told me to go and see her but my mind was adamant.

I was right...mom told me that she complained of a headache and didn't eat dinner even after being sent to the room. I felt guilty. Finally listening to my heart I went to the room not before picking a cup of ice cream for her from the refrigerator. I also added some chocolate syrup on it and walked upstairs. But to my surprise I see her hogging the meal like a baby sitting on my bed. She was looking too cute while licking her fingers after eating the meal. I smiled to myself. Clearing my throat I went and stood next to her.

Her mouth was still filled with laddoo. She cutely said...
'Its not my fault Mr T doesn't listen to me and has his own mind'

And I looked around the room trying to find who the F is this Mr T. When I didn't find anyone around she pointed at her stomach saying 'Tch Tch... here...Mr T...Mr Tummy Pai' she said and I bit insides of my mouth to control my urge to laugh out loud.

Rolling my eyes I said...
'Its Mr Tummy Nayak as of now... and here... have this too' saying I offered her ice cream and she jumped like a kid. I smiled seeing her eat the ice cream like a little kid. Her upper lip had some chocolate sauce and I desperately wanted to lick it off. It was teasing.

Fuck Rudra!!! What the hell!!! Stop!!!
You hate women and this one's a Godzilla of a woman!!!
10 arm distance from her!!!
And my mind agreed!!!

Gulping at that thought I told her...
'You can sleep in the guest room...I will wake you up in the morning at 6 when I do my gym..no one will know'

But next minute she said 'I can't wake up early...sleep and food are something I can't compromise...so you know what you take the guest bedroom...I love this fluffy bed. Even Rabby likes it...I will sleep here happily..you may leave' and continued eating her ice cream.

Is she trying to chuck me out of my own  room!!!
How dare she!!!