I shut the door hastily as I entered the room and then turned on the lights. I sat on the edge of the bed and removed my heels, throwing them on the ground lazily. I laid back on the bed, keeping my head on the pillow and stared at the ceiling.

My heartbeat had took it's normal pace again, It wasn't beating fast like before when I was with him but I could still feel his gaze which pierced into my soul, digging into it taking out my deepest secrets.

His touch which made me feel so weak in front of him, the goosebumps which erected on my body because of that. His smile, which was only visible when I was with him. He is perfect! But not for me. I can't fall for him.

He is a playboy, breaking hearts is his favorite thing. Even if I don't believe in prince charming I still don't wanna be heart broken by a playboy! What if after marriage he brings another girl between us?

And I was going to kiss him. I was going to betray my parents. I can't let him play with my emotions. I know this is all his plan, but I am not gonna fall for this.

I sighed deeply and stared at the tablet of aspirin in my hand which I took out from the medicine box for my headache. I grabbed the glass of water and gulped it down then laid on the bed when the door opened and Bhai entered the room.

" Are you okay, Nandu? " He asked being worried about me as he kept his hand on my forehead to see if I had fever. " I have headache. I ate aspirin and now I am sleepy. " I spoke not looking at him.

" Okay then good night princess." He kissed my forehead and turned back to leave the room. Tears flowed down my eyes as I pushed my face into the pillow and sobbed clutching it tightly as soon as he left.

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I laid back on the couch and plucked in my earphones then closed my eyes and sighed deeply. Today has been a really hectic day for me. I started to remember what all happened today and then feel guilty for what I did. I turned my face towards the window as I went into the flashback.

▪ Some Hours Back ▪

" Ma'am Manik sir is here to meet you. " I heard my assistant on the telecom. I thought for a while and then ask her to let him in. I arranged my table for the while when I heard a knock on the door.

" Come in. " I spoke and then rubbed my hands together to stop the nervousness. " Hey, Nandini. " I was being so nervous that I squealed in a reply and my hand hit the coffee mug kept on the table which fell off it and broke into pieces.

" Shit! " I murmured and stood up quickly from my seat when I felt him grab my hand and pull me towards him. " Are you okay? " He asked me worriedly looking at me from top to bottom and I shook my head, answering no.

He sighed in relief after hearing my answer. " Thank god you didn't get hurt. " He smiled looking at me and I wanted to punch him.

" You need to stop doing this. " I spoke, loudly. " Stop doing what? " He asked me being clueless. I closed my eyes and then let out a breath. " You need to stop faking that you are worried about me. "

" I am not faking, Nandini. I am worried about you. " He spoke coming closer to me. For a minute I felt he meant it but then the things he does with every girl came rushing in my mind and my face hardened about remembering their crying and hurtful faces.

" Why? Why are you worried about me? Who am I to you? " I questioned. He started to speak something but shut his mouth as he couldn't form anything. " Manik, I won't let you play with my emotions..Me and you can never be together! "

I spoke and he glared at me. " Fine! " He spoke angrily and then swept across me, pushing me on the way as he rushed out of the door. I can't believe he gave up so easily.

This was the best for us. I thought.

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Boring update I know but it was needed. 🥴

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