Abir :)

The constant whimper screams pulled me out of my sleep, I found myself laying beside Mishti. Her eyes were closed, but she's crying and screaming.. I sat down quickly and tried to wake her up, maybe she's seeing a nightmare.. I patted her cheek , shook her body and after several attempts she finally became conscious.. Her breathing was quick..

"Hey, you okay! Relax, calm down, " I tried to comfort her, but my words were not reaching her ears.. She clenched her fist around the bedsheet, her eyes have become red.. She was awake, but her mind was still unconscious.. "Ssshhh, listen to me, Mishti! " I tried again, but it seems impossible..

She took her own time, she tried to breathe normally.. "Third drawer! " She whispered, I quickly pulled out the third drawer which was near the bed, there's a medicine box.. I brought it out, she tilted her head and pointed her finger at a tablet.. "Which type of pill is it? " I asked her, she remained silent while trying to make herself feel better..

I gave her a glass of water and that tablet, she took it and laid down closing her eyes.. "Sometimes I face this type of nightmare, it kind of kills me.. Meditation and yoga don't help, so I had to take these pills , it helps me to sleep! " She replied, I was a little stunned.. "From when do you get these type of nightmares? "

"After I left my family! During the initial days, it used to be worse, but now it has completely reduced. But now recently due to all these murders and accidents, I got this terrible nightmare again, " she said and opened her eyes to look at me.. A small smile crept over her lips as she was falling asleep again.. She gestured for me to come close to her, I bent down a little, laying beside her..

Her hand wrapped around my neck, she held my cheek in her small palm. "You know why I have started falling for you? " Her tone kept fading away, as the medicines started working.. "Because when there's no one around me , you were with me always .. On my birthday, I met you for the first time.. You were playing music, it healed my tired soul. When I needed someone for my fashion show, then again you were there.. When someone tried to kidnap me, again it's you who saved me. Adrene tried to kidnap me, then again it's you.. When I find myself in a problem, you come to me like a ray of light and hope, "

Her words made my heart beat quick, she was forcing herself to speak when her mind was slowly getting unconscious..

"It's always you and it will always be you! I always think that I am an independent woman, I will do everything on my own, but it's only you to whom I can seek help without feeling helpless and poor.. " She said, I don't know why she was telling all this to me right now, at midnight, that too when she got a nightmare..

Then again her words registered in my mind and I realized she's feeling venerable after seeing the nightmare and when she found me beside her, she found solace and her heart melted for me again!

"You fixed the scratch of my heart that you didn't create -"

I placed my fingers on her lip, "Get some sleep, I will listen to you some other day, but not now! " I said, she pulled me closer, her face nuzzling in the crook of my neck.. "Only if you stay with me forever! " She mumbled before falling into a deep sleep.. I felt a lump in my throat, my heart started pounding heavily inside my chest.

As the fear of our detachment started engulfing me, I found myself drowning in the sea of darkness. I never wanted my fate to be like this, but there's a fault in my star and I can't do anything except letting you go! A lone tear escaped from my eyes as I pulled her close to my embrace, I kissed her ear and tightened my grip around her..

As my palm reached her bare waist, I distanced myself and made her lay on the bed.. I looked at myself and then at her, I was shirtless while she was just wearing her undergarment. My eyes travelled around the room, my shirt was falling in the corner , while her shirt was laying on the floor..

How did I land myself here?

I pulled my hair , last time I went to the bar and then got drunk.. Damn it? I told my papa about Andrew Robert! Shit! I wasn't supposed to tell him about Mr Robert.. I pressurized my mind more, I wasn't very drunk so I remember a little more details. I had a fight with Dhruv for God knows what reason, then Mishti stopped us..

I came here, shit no! I blurted out all the truth.. I closed my eyes in frustration , a moment flashed in front of my eyes.. I remembered how I told her to take off her shirt and kissed her neck. My eyes travelled to her neck, there had red marks at several spots and a deep hickey was there too.. I placed my finger over the hickey and then my eyes travelled to her face..

"Why do you trust me so much? I was drunk, you let me sleep in your room? I told you to take off your shirt and you agreed with me as well? You are scaring me! " I muttered to myself, "How will you move on from me? What should I do to push you away? At this point it's nearly impossible! "

I got off the bed and wore my shirt.. I picked her shirt, but the buttons were too large. She will face difficulties, so I opened her wardrobe to find any other suitable shirt.. There were several pairs of nightwear, I pulled out a simple oversized white tee-shirt. She was sleeping peacefully.. I made her wear that tee-shirt, I couldn't understand what to apply over her hickey..

What if it will burn when she wakes up, then she will remember the moments we shared together and then she will smile to herself..

I started hitting the pillow on my face, I pulled the duvet till her neck.. After adjusting all the pillows I left her room.. It's 2:00 am at night, there's no one.. It was the perfect time to escape, so I went outside and got in my car. There won't be any media or spy agency people .. 

I texted Manvik uncle and Mivaan about my departure.. I apologized to them as well for misbehaving with their daughter.. As I was travelling alone on the national highway, my mind was constantly moving to Mishti. I was concerned and worried, what would she do after me. I had no answer..

There's another question, how did Daniel Jackson find out my number! One thing I was sure was that he had no idea whose number it was.. Otherwise he would not have asked mishti, who was involved with her in this plan! He definitely messaged Mishti from my number, but he didn't message her being Abir.

I dialled Ruhan's number, he was still stuck with the Jackson family..

Hey buddy!

You dumb! It's almost 3:00 .. Why tf you called me..

Your boss Adrene just got murdered recently and you are sleeping peacefully?

Abir yarr! I am sleeping, why are you eating my head?

You got to know about Daniel?

Yeah! His deadbody was found in a house near Rajkot.. I know it's you of course!

You idiot! You were telling me that Adrene had not told anyone about Mishti.. But he had told it to his brother Daniel..

That's not my fault. I was his personal secretary, that doesn't give me access to his personal life.. How would I know that whom he told and whom he did not?

Keep that aside.. The thing is he messaged Mishti from my number, he had hacked my second number..

But that sim card is not in your name. So I think he doesn't know that it's you..

But the question is how did he know the person of that particular number is involved with Mishti?

I think he got the number from Adrene's call log. You have contacted him in that number na!

So what were you doing? I told you to erase all the history!

I did, but I didn't know Adrene had a personal phone as well. It had high security. Daniel must have picked your number from that phone, he tried to find out who was the owner. But when he failed, he hacked it. And then he contacted Mishti, and as you are telling me that Adrene had told Daniel about Mishti. Then Daniel must have doubted Mishti..

So you are telling me that he was not sure whether that number holder was involved or not. He was just guessing..

Yes! Mishti turned his possibility true by going to that address!

You know, Daniel was a fool at this point. He could have simply come to Orchid Restaurant and could have easily spotted me there and would have known who was involved with Mishti.

Yeah! His mind was miserable due to his brother's death! Anyway whatever happened, it happened in our favor.. Atleast I am glad that he didn't inform his father about Mishti..

He first wanted to get a clarification and proper proof. By doing this he wanted to win his father's heart and trust.

Yes actually! He was sad about Adrene's death, but somewhere happy because he would have gotten all the property. So he thought to investigate the case all by himself to impress his father but God has other plan..

I am saying you, this whole family is behind money only .. They don't care about emotions..

I know!

Keep updating me about this case!

Hmm, good night..

I cut the call, I had reached my house. After parking the car, I made my way to inside. But seeing Papa in the garden, I turned my direction towards him.. "You are still awake, papa! " I said, taking a seat beside him. He was taking coffee, few files were scattered on the table..

"So when did you fall in love with her? "

His sudden question made me startled, I should have gone to my room instead of coming here..

"Who? What are you talking about ? " I acted fool, he gave me a side eyes look then rolled his eyes. "You know that answer very well, my son! "

"Papa! I will be very clear with you. I am not in love with Mishti. It's just an attraction or maybe attachment! "

"Of course!

You risk your life for a girl with whom you are just attached!

You got drunk and became miserable after seeing the girl with someone else. Definitely it's just an attraction..

You are more concerned about her life, what will she do after you, instead of worrying about your life or death.

You are letting her go, because you don't want her to get heart broken after your death. You want her to hate you, to draw a bad impression of you, so that she can move on easily..

But yes, I understand, it's just an attraction! "

I was speechless, he didn't taunt me this much even when I had scored less in 12th board due to my interest in music. I cleared my throat and shrugged off.. "To whom you are making fool? " Another mock on me!

"Papa, whatever you said, it was amazing to hear. But definitely it's not true. She's a part of our mission, it's my responsibility to save her, " I said, I didn't look at his eyes because he was glaring at me..

"Just know that when you get ready to let that person go for their happiness without thinking of your heart, your emotions, then you are in love! And now you are not admitting this because you don't want a distraction from your mission, you don't want to have a weakness. "

My eyes rested on the scattered files, I stood up and left. His words were like thorns, I locked my room & laid down on the bed.. I didn't turn on the fan nor the ac. I just stayed there like a lifeless human being.

Choosing this mission over her is the biggest mistake of my life, but I would do it.

A man like Andrew Robert doesn't deserve to stay alive, and here he will become the Prime Minister of Australia. I won't let it happen, no matter what! He killed Ayansh bhai's parents, Mishti's grand father & Agarwal's daughter Myra! For them Mishti stayed away from her family for a decade..

Today I was there when she got the nightmare, but all this years she suffered all alone, there's no one to wipe her tears, no one to console her, no one to listen to her heart! Her family loved her, still kept her away for her own safety. I won't let that sacrifice go down the drain.

If I lose this life, then I will get another. But If I let Andrew Robert go, then I will die everyday out of regret in this lifetime. He had killed a lot of innocent people, I can't let him live in peace, I can't let him enjoy a prosperous life.. Never!!!!!

I pulled out my diary from the drawer.. I tore away many pages where I had written about Mishti & the mission. It should remain a secret! I will never let Mishti know about my feelings for her, then it will be little easier for her to move on! I burnt the paper and threw the ashes in the dustbin..

My phone started ringing, it's from Ruhan..

Hey Hey turn on the television..

What happened buddy?

I can't say, just do it..

I turned on the television & opened the news channel.. Adrene's mom died due to heart attack? What!

You were telling me that she has recovered..

After Adrene's death her condition was miserable, and when she got to know about Daniel, she couldn't take it anymore..

Fuck yarr! We never wanted this to happen..

But what can we do? She was no saint either. She knew what her husband & son were doing, still she never opposed them.

Yes, but! Okay leave it. What's Myke Jackson's situation now?

That old man haven't taken a morsel of food, he never respected his wife when she's alive. Why the hell he is crying now after her death..

He lost everyone at once, that's why! How is Daniel wife?

She's unbothered about all this. She never loved Daniel, she had married him just because of money.

God! This whole family is sick..

I know right ! Kill this Jackson & free me from this jail. He won't let me go till he find out the truth..

I want him to live & suffer in pain. Don't worry, you will be soon out of that jail!

Hmmm. Okay bye!

I turned off the television. Somewhere I was disturbed by all this happening around me. Being a sensitive heart & born in a mafia family, it's never easy for me.

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Mishti :)

I woke up feeling a heavy headache. It's 9:00 in the morning.. "Mishti, you are still sleepy? " I heard maa's voice coming from outside, my mind went blank when I saw my room door opened, I looked at my side and Abir was nowhere.. I was wearing a tee shirt as well...

"Are you feeling sick? " Maa said as she entered in my room, I sat down and responded negatively.. "Where is Abir? " I asked her, her face dropped as soon as I asked this question.. "He left to Rajvansh house last night, " she said, I remembered waking up in the middle of night due to a terrible nightmare.. He was there with me, but then I don't remember anything..

"Are you seriously in love with him? "

Her question made my mind puzzle, I remained silent.. "I don't know what to do! What to say. Mishti, you have spent a decade without us, all alone. Now I want you to stay happy. I don't want you to settle for any less. I want you to lead a happy life, I don't care what others will tell. I will advise you to focus on what makes you happy, if it's business then do focus on that.. I will never ever tell you to get married. If you love Abir, then put some effort. But you know right, you can't force someone to love you the same way you do! And about Dhruv, if you don't like him then I will never force you, I won't even tell you to give him a chance. Just be true to yourself and do everything by keeping your happiness as a priority! "

She said, I was surprised by her sudden confession. She was worried about me for the last few days, I was expecting such things to hear from her.. I smiled at her , "Now get up, I have made breakfast for you! " She was about to go, but I held her hand..

"Are you upset with Abir? "

"No! I have told you before that he is like my son. He has a special place in my heart and I will always love him. Of course I would be the happiest, if you guys get together, but I don't want you to stay in a one sided relationship! " She replied, I nodded my head, she left.. I felt disheartened, I really wanted to move on. But after whatever happened last night, it seems difficult.. It fed my delusion..

At least I deserve to know the truth, I wanted to talk with Abir. But he is just running away from me.. My phone started ringing, it's from Yuvan uncle..

Good morning, uncle!

Good morning beta! What are you doing?

Just woke up! Everything is okay?

Yes, actually I want to have a business deal with you..

But uncle, Jackson is still alive. If we will be business friends then he will doubt us..

We are going to work on a project together . It takes time to complete, till then he would be dead. I won't let the media know about our deal now!

Okay! But on which project you want us to work together?

You wanted to promote ethnic wear in Australia, right? We will be partners in it!

Oh wow! Thank you, that's great.. I was thinking of talking about it with Mr Shrivastav, but it would be great to work with you!

Yes! So we should start it soon..

Han okay! But we will discuss it on phone call?

You can come here to Rajvansh house!

Me? I mean umm I don't think Abir will like it..

It's my house, you are my guest. Who is he to interfere?

Umm okay uncle.. I will visit you tomorrow!

Hmm, I am waiting..

His tone changed when I mentioned Abir, he seems angry at him.. He called me to his house, which means he definitely wants me to stay close to Abir.

The fuck is happening here?

I tied my messy hair in a bun, when my eyes fell on my reflection on the mirror, my eyes widened. I automatically ran towards the mirror, there's a hicky on my left collabone.. A soft smile crept over my lips, but I erased it as reality hit me.

I don't know what's exactly happening to him. At least I need to confront him for the things he said when he was drunk. I have never run behind anyone, but Abir Rajvansh you are literally making me insane. I can't even blame you at this point, it's about my stupid heart.

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The next day I reached the Rajvansh mansion, it was 9:00 in the morning.. The guards let me go inside , as I walked inside, I could hear the sound of my heels against the tile floor. After removing my heels at the door, I got inside. The hall was complete empty.

"Hey Mishti, you here, " I almost got startled hearing such exciting tone of Sharanya out of nowhere, I turned my head towards my right. Everyone was sitting in the dinning room, Abir choked on his coffee after seeing me.. I cleared my throat and made my way towards him..

"You are so punctual! I like it, " Yuvan uncle praised me as he made his way to me. I did a namaste to Ishani aunty, who was equally shocked as Abir. "Have you done your breakfast? " Uncle asked me politely, I responded positively .. "Okay, let's come to our discussion room! " He said, I smiled at him and followed him. Sharanya came behind me.

I felt relieved as I entered another room, my social anxiety was killing me when I was in the dinning. The whole big family was there. "So we both are going to be business friends! " Sharanya stated, I nodded softly and sat down. We would merge each other's brand, I would promote her ethnicity fashion in Australia and she would promote my western clothes here!

They would get more benefit, because there's a very few companies in Australia who promote Indian clothes while in India western clothes has been promoted since so long .. But yeah, my brand will get hype if i will merge it with Rajvansh 's company..

We discussed about everything till the lunch. I was not ready to have lunch with everyone, so I preferred to take my food in that room.. Sharanya stayed with me, and uncle left.. "So what did you think about bhai? " I knew that she will ask this question as soon as uncle leave!

"Nothing...! "

"Why don't we just spy on him? He is a singer, I can't believe that he is still single.. One thing I know that he is not a Casanova, he is definitely hiding something, " she said, I chuckled.. "I had a conversation with him last night when he was drunk. He told me that he is not Casanova! " I said, she jumped on her seat in excitement..

"See, I know him. And what more did he say? Does he like you? "

"I don't know. The way he was like umm, his behavior towards me was really sweet yesterday . I felt like he likes me too. But then again I can't say anything because he was drunk! " I said giving her a grumpy smile..

"Did he say that he like you? "

I shook my head negatively, she became frustrated. "Seriously, I am telling you, I would rather watch a thriller drama than this. Atleast in the thriller drama you will get to know about the truth at the end, but here bhai is just making jalebi! " She was looking angry..

"Leave it, Sharanya! He doesn't like me, it's as simple as that.. I will move on from him, " I said in a cold tone, she let out a deep breath..

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Yuvan uncle was telling me to stay here in Rajvansh house for 2 to 3 days because this project needs me and my time.. I was reluctant at first then agreed to him. I was denying because his existence affects me. But as I have decided to move on, his existence should not bother me at all. So I agreed with him just for my business deal !

They have provided me a guest room, everyone has come to visit me for once at least, be it Ayansh bhai , Ruhani bhabi, or the cousin gangs (Aastha, Ivan, Eva , Arya) , but Abir & Ishani aunty didn't come. I was least bothered about it.. I was roaming in the garden while my eyes fell on Abir, he was making some sort of diagram.. It's a map or something, it looks familiar.

I went inside and went to the discussion chamber. He was wearing a specs , I let out a deep breath because he was looking so attractive with that specs. I ignored him and went near the map.. He was so focused that he didn't notice my presence.. I observed the map and the diagram he has made..

"Australia! "

"Sydney! "

"Prime Minister house? " I mumbled, he covered the board, I rolled my eyes.. "Stop being so obsessed with Australia, " he said, "I am not, I just found that locality similar to the  Prime Minister-" he cut me off in the middle..

"It's a plan map for Jackson, it's a map of India, " he said and erased the whole map.. "Cool then! " I muttered and sat down where I was working from the morning.. "By the way, you told me that you are not a Casanova! " I started, I didn't want to start this topic, but of course I won't get a sleep without talking about this shit..

"And also you addressed yourself as my man last night! " I added..

"I was drunk, so I was speaking nonsense, " he said and left the room with that board and marker.. I clenched my jaw, I felt like punching his face. "Hey hey, girl see what I found in his room, " Sharanya came running to me, I looked at her hand , she's holding a diary.. "It's his diary, let's check it out! " she said excitedly..

I took the diary from her and started turning the page, both of our face went blank when we realized that a few papers were missing from it and he has tore it. "Damn it! " I muttered.

"Sharanya, please let this topic go. I am done with him and his behavior. I don't give a damn anymore! " I spoke being frustrated, she sighed in distress and left the room.

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Here is a tissue paper 🧻 for those who were expecting that he will confess and also for those who were expecting he would over react! 😗