Rim- I hate that fucking professor for all this stupid assignments

Reem groaned pushing the assignment pages aside and dropped her herself on the bed leisurely. Ashnoor and Avu, reciprocating Reem's reaction did the same. Krupa, who just a few minutes ago finished up with the virtual meeting, chortle on the trios behaviour.

Avu- what a man means when he calls you beautiful ?

She asked abruptly after a short span of silence, that instantly dragged the attention of the other three humans in the room. Their faces now have mixed emotions.

Ashn- that you're beautiful

Ashnoor shrugged as if Avu have asked the most stupid question in the history.

Rim- maybe he meant he likes you

Krup- or the point is.. who the man is ?

Interrupting the oblivious comments of the girls, she sprinted towards the bed taking over the duty of the-most-mature in the room. Though the girls shot Avu with questioning eyes but they didn't wait for any answer. Because they do not needed one.

Biting her lips, she drew in a deep breath before asking one of the most scandalous questions that have been messing up with her mind since hours.

Avu- does it hint of sex if he calls you beautiful after he.. he witness you naked ?

Like a lightening stroke their neck snapped to look at her, with horror and disbelief empowering their facial features. Their fixed eyes made Avu wish to get drown in pool of embarrassment and die.

Flashback
She ran into Sid when she was passing through the office corridors. Riyaz told her that he needs to accompany his boss somewhere so she decided to leave. She could decipher the surprise in his gaze when their eyes met. She had hastily pulled away from him after the awkward bubble started to lock them in.

Sid- are you now uncomfortable around me ?

The words slipped out very smoothly through his tongue though it left a bitter taste there. Even she was taken aback by his question yet she shook her head in denial.

Sid- good. Then we don't need to be awkward.

He was relieved when this time she reacted almost instantly with a nod of approval.

Sid- umm.. I wanted to tell you that.. you.. are very beautiful

Her jaw dropped eyes staring him incredulously. He wavered his gaze away from her for a moment to muster more courage. He had never complimented any woman openly.

He managed to take a few steps closer to her when he saw no sign of denial or resistance. In response she just dropped her gaze to the ground and blushed profusely. Their hearts thumping loudly inside their ribcage.

He lifted his hand inching it closer to her cheeks but the sound of footsteps made his actions halt. He had to leave hastily and she was disappointed to watch him leave. But that little moment of their have left her skin draped in goosebumps.
Flashback Ends

Avu- Does people fall in love after having sex ?

She blurted coming out of the ambage of the pros and cons. Although the second thought made her shiver yet she was pondering over it. If what she was thinking is right then she might even go for that. She desperately wanted him to reciprocate her feelings. She would die insane if another one-sided-expectations relationship added in her life.

Krup- stupid. Don't mix sex with love. I mean everyone have different opinions of and meaning for it which can vary from person to person.

She listened keenly as Krupa explained. In compare to the other three girls in the room Avu was the least experienced and knowledgeable about these love relationships.

Krup- however in your case when you seem so desperate to make your prince charming fall for you, you've to take the initials to show your affection or give him some brief hints.

She explained further and with squinted eyes took a look of the door to recheck if it was shut properly or not of if someone is entering. The girls talks usually turns scandalous and vulgar. And they already have some list of embarrassing moments they faced due to coming in the radar of earshot of others. So precautions are necessary.

Rim- you know all men are stupid

Avu- not my man

She snapped almost immediately, only to bit her tongue when the trio shot her teasing looks.

While the girls continued suggesting things which fell in background since Avu was in deep thought. She sunk her lower lip beneath her teeth, her eyes flashed an emotion which has both nervousness yet determination.

Whereas the officer stood up from his seat when Sid entered inside. Riyaz came forward exchanging some brief words with the officer on which he nodded and guided them. Exchanging a glance Riyaz tagged along with Sid from a few steps behind who fell in steps with the officer. And the two bodyguards following closely.

Sid paused for a mere second to sink in the loathing gaze Varun and Vimal shot at him. And then continued walking as if they don't even exist. He dismissed the officer and then walked deeper to the narrow dimly passage when the conversation of two familiar voice fell into his ears.

Nis- what the fuck are you waiting for ? Get me out of here ?

Nishant hissed clutching to the iron rods of the jail. The place was very dimly lit up and the stone brick walls smelt foul. Though it wasn't any central jail, but just a common jail but of one of the biggest police station of the city.

"You'll have to be patient. Every proof is currently pointing against you. We are tryi.." the voice was interrupted when Nishant grunted with steaming ears.

Nis- do you have something new to tell me, Chopra ? Your brain have become as old as your dick. I have filled stupid dickheads in my plan.

Vinod Chopra's chest blazed with the amount of insult Nishant's words held. After he was punched by Sid and humiliated by a mere girl, he was raging to get back to them. That's why he met hands with Nishant to help him to bring down Sid.

"Boss, we are on hiring lawyers even with most demanding fees to get you out. But it's becoming difficult since the rebel of the investors and their accusations have got the company's account seized. Even we are not getting excess to the personal accounts." this time it was Lalit, Nishant's PA.

Sid- nothing will come out of all this.

Falling into their eyesight Sid began speaking as calmly as ever.

Sid- a wise businessman never plays his card without analysing about the further outcomes. My cards are well played and whoever will try to hurt my family will rot in hell.

Both the men refused to stop shooting daggers at each other. Sid had the fire in his eyes that he won't let Nishant step out and though Nishant still couldn't get out any loopholes yet he denied to show his helplessness on his face. But Sid knew better.

Since the first time Sid understood Nishant's intention, he started to arrange his cards cautiously and wisely. He never had thought to poke in Nishant's business however when Nishant started his sick game Sid couldn't ignore him and started preparing to turn the board in a single move.

Even though Nishant took his step viciously, he made a mistake when he thought Sid was oblivious to what he was trying to do right under his nose. Sid knew Nishant was wicked and will act out of impulse but he also knew that one should never fathom his opponents less.

Sid- I'll see you Mr. Chopra

The impassiveness of his voice couldn't mask the hidden warning in his tone. And it left Vinod Chopra to crawl in the sheets of trepidation.

Almost three weeks passed in blur. All while Sid was grossed up in handling the situation that Avu didn't get any time to spend with him. He missed her too. He never thought he can miss someone who is so close yet when he won't get time to spend with her, he will feel such emptiness which he never felt before.

Love really have the effortless power to change our perspectives, our emotions and our concerns when it comes to the person we love. And it was definitely happening witu both of them. They were both in boat of love but the situation was not letting them to sail in the same direction.

However he knew that one mistake and all the hard work he did to put Nishant behind the bars can wash away in ashes.
Nishant was a vicious man and Sid was adamant to suppress his entire self into embers. It was like killing two birds with a single stone. Nishant was becoming a danger which Sid will be able to scratch away and along with it, it will set an example to never mess up with Siddharth Nigam's family.

Sid have turned Nishant's whole being into ashes and Nishant is now left with nothing. It was indeed a lesson that Siddharth Nigam can actually turn into anyone's nightmare if it comes to his loved ones.

Avu grasped the corner of the duvet firmly in her palms. It was past midnight. The whole room was laid into darkness which was occasionally subsiding by the lightning in the sky that reflected through the open window. The wind outside was turning intense that had the room temperature low yet sweat beads have drapped her skin.

How much she wished this night to pass.  Her trembling self was staring at the window with stiff emotions and was wishing to fall asleep and when wake up there would be no existing of this date. Neither in calendar nor in her life.

The next morning she didn't step out of the room, not even for breakfast. She just made a random excuse because she doesn't want anyone to witness the bags under her eyes or see her mishelled state.

She only stepped out when she was sure that she looked presentable enough. It was already noon and seeing how much worried Vibha was getting, Avu didn't want to worry her any more. However before going to Vibha she turned to his study room when she got to know from a worker that he is back in the mansion to collect some important documents.

He was nowhere in sight when she stepped inside the study room. Maybe he was in the washroom. The room looks as organised as the previous time she came there. He was no doubt a very disciplined man.

She walked closer to his desk with the thought of sitting on the chair across it. Colour evaporated from her face when the opened file caught her attention. Despite of the other documents which were kept properly, only this file was kept open as if he was reading it or analysing it. Her eyes automatically darted to the end of the page where her signature stood firmly beside his.

Avu pov
Why is he re-reading the marriage contract ? Isn't a lot of time left for the contract to terminate ? Right ? There is still around nine more months then why now ?

She gulped as millions of negative thoughts bubbled up in her mind.

Is he planning to end this contract ? He might do that since this marriage was only to protect his company from that bastard Nishant. And as he is now out of the way hence he no longer needs this unwanted relationship.

Though she knew that there would be a day when the contract will terminate, but she never thought the day to come punching on her gut this abruptly. It was the thing she was fearing since so long and now it feels like she is being stabbed on her chest mercilessly.

The sound of door knob made her panic. She dreaded the scenario where he will handover the papers in her hands announcing the end. The end of her hope, her dreams and the end of her first love. She was not ready to face it, at least not yet. Maybe not ever.

Clutching her dress near her heart which was aching so badly, she quickly rushed out of there not ready to face him. Or to be precise the the reality she was expecting.

Vib- beta, are you okay ?

The concern in Vibha's tone was sincere and usual to her her behaviour. However today her affection brought tears in Avu's eyes and before her eyes could burst into flood she hastily hugged her.

Avu- I am just tired. I want to go home.

Vib- this is also your home.

Vibha's words made her smile sadly. Her own words pricked her heart giving her a taste of reality. She was deprived to feel homely in her own house. And now Vibha was asking her to consider this place as her home. She actually started calling this place as her home. But as if she was jerked out of this illusion and left to wonder if she really have the right to call it her home ?

Sighing out she gave an assuring smile to Vibha and then sprinted out of the mansion. And instead of taking John along with her, she booked a cab for herself and drove off.

Sid- Mom, where is Avneet ?

He asked in meantime his eyes searched for her. When he came back he got to know that she haven't stepped out of the room which made him frown. He was on his way to go and check on her but an important call interrupted him in between and he had to turn to his study first.

He had a little break from his back to back meetings and he needed some documents for the meeting that was later in the evening. He could have sent someone else or called anyone to bring the file, although he chose to come himself as he was missing home terribly. And there was a few things which he was wondering about lately too.

Vib- Ashu, you should stop over working yourself. You look so pale.

Vibha's concerned yet usual comment made his lip curl into a faint smile.

Vib- and also give sometime to your family. If I were in Avneet's place then I would have left such a workaholic boyfriend.

Sid shook his head wrapping his arms around his mother and a relieved breath vented out his lips. His mother's humour can turn utterly weird sometimes.

Vib- are you tired ?

Vibha softly caressed his hairs. Her son was so impassive that he rarely expresses his emotions. Sid hummed to her question.

Sid- I missed home

A smile bloomed on Vibha's face on his answer. Even when both are poles apart from each other yet there are times when they appear so similar. Vibha doesn't know if soulmates or not but indeed Sid and Avu are the missing halves of each other.

Sid- Mom, what if someday you will know that your son did something unforgivable ?

Since Sid hardly opens out his thoughts so Vibha knows then when he does, there's really something bothering him.

Vib- I know my son could never do such thing. Sometimes we have to take hard decisions, Ashu, but it is our duty to rectify our mistakes and take responsibility for our actions.

He nodded listening intently to his mother's advice. He loves and respects his mother a lot. She have stood like a pillar in the hard phase of their lives. So now he wants nothing more than to keep her happy.

Sonia lovingly caressed Avu's hair who had her head rested on her lap and was staring at nothing particular. Those familiar emotion in her eyes pricked Sonia's heart like always. She swapped a painful look with Aman who sighed and left the room not before patting Avu's back.

Soni- Muskan..

She opened her mouth to say something but halted when Avu buried her face in her tummy and broke down into sobs. Her tears drenched Sonia's kurti though she cared less.

It was so hard to see this cheerful girl crying and whimpering like a depressed soul. It wasn't easy for Sonia too but she have to keep herself strong for the girl who is like the daughter for her which she never had.

It was not a new scene yet it feels as painful as ever. But only if she knew that today Avu wasn't only crying for the loss she had years ago but also for the loss she was going to have today.

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Hii again lovely readers... What are your thoughts about this chapter ?

Well, I just wanted to throw some light... there are many people who have various opinions... Some thinks that sex is the most important term to build a relationship or some thinks it's the last stage of any relationship or some thinks a relationship could be started with it....

It was her fears and insecurities that pushed her to think that way...

I think it's a way to express your comfort with your partner.. however Intimacy is natural and it's a part of relationship which blooms on its own...

I'm don't have much idea about it but tried to put what I learned through my research... So yeahh ╮⁠(⁠＾⁠▽⁠＾⁠)⁠╭

Here's his few amazing glimpses from the movie... I was dead scared to go PVR alone but I was desperate to watch him on screen... 🎥❤️‍🔥🐵

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