Someone give me a marker and a calendar Mr Chauvinistic-Khanna gave me- the person no-no, the girl who ridiculed him so many darn times... a compliment. I should probably mark this date, who knows when such sight could be seen again.

'Done with your drama?'

'You shut up.'

'Now you won't feel any back pain.. will you?'

'I'm. But why did he help me. I can never understand that man I swear.'

'How would you? You have a brainless brain', my conscience snickered.

'shut up.'

I sighed and looked at the pain reliever gel that Mr. Khanna threw at me. I took some gel on my hand and placed my hands on my waist, then moved them back so they are behind me, with the top of my hands on my lower back. I bent my elbows in order to rub the gel on my spine. The shirt expensive one, may I add once again took my attention. 

I cringed at the thought of Mr Khanna saying to me that it's more expensive than your life. Typical Rich Rascal. I pulled the covers to my waist. If by mistake the gel even touched his shirt, he'll kill me. He won't know if the blanket gets spoiled. I'm so intelligent.

Think about the devil and he shall appear, I was just about to rub the gel when the door flew open revealing none other than Mr. Khanna. His eyes scanned my posture and I realized the shirt had ridden up to my stomach in the process of applying the ointment. Instantly his eyes averted to anything and everything but me.

"What the heck Mr Khanna?", I yelled pulling the shirt down. Mr I-don't-have-emotions-Khanna looked flushed. Goodness Miracles do happen.

But instead of answering, with lightning speed, he turned and marched off. A voice came from the other side of the door. 

"What the hell were you doing here, I thought you'd gone?", I said more like complained.

"Err.. certainly I'd gone Mr Joshi but an important file for what I'd come earlier was left here only."

"Don't you think you should have knocked?", I said with annoyance.

"I should have knocked but you don't forget it's my room, Mr Joshi."

"Sure it is. I shouldn't have stayed here in the first place."

"Mr. Joshi I assure you I didn't see anything I wasn't supposed to."

"Sure you didn't.", I said sarcastically.

"Mr Joshi..", I interrupted him earning a growl, Good gracious is he sure he's a Homosapien.

"Sir, now I guess you should start calling me Miss, you've got enough evidence.", I chuckled at my dialogue, when did I become so blunt.

"Mr Joshi don't you dare interrupt me, I'm counting till ten."- Mr Khanna announced.

"And why is that?"

"Mr Joshi.", he commanded.

"Yes Sir."

"Shut up."

"As you wish sir."

I started counting with him. A few seconds later his voice came.

"Mr Joshi I wish to call you Mr Joshi irrespective of what I saw which I certainly didn't. I don't want you thinking anything mischievous.", he said and his steps faded.

What the.. he didn't take the file. I thought to myself and chuckled thinking the way he reacted a few minutes back.

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Today's day was quite eventful. I sighed and moved towards my porch. The painkillers Mr. Khanna gave surely helped. The door was locked. I quickly unlocked it and immediately called maa.

"Maa, where are you?"

"Child, the bus got late by 1/2 an hour. I'm on my way. Don't worry."

"Okay Maa, I'll come to pick you."

"No Avni. Don't bother."

"Are you sure maa?"

"Positive."

"Okay maa, be safe. I'll see you."

 Before I could end the call, the doorbell rang. Who could be home at this time?

Opening the door I was met with another parcel. All the colour from my face drained at the thought of that creepy stalker who has been troubling me for days.

I opened it and was shocked at my pictures but this time they weren't only mine, it was me with Mr Khanna.

Mr. Khanna holding my wrist at my back.

Mr. Khanna's knuckles caressing my cheek.

Mr. Khanna holding me in his arms.

Him laying me on his bed.

What the hell. How did someone get these pictures? Was someone watching us from his room? 

Oh no! The French Windows. Anyone who would see these pictures would get a wrong idea. What if Mr Khanna gets to know. He'll get me elected in-wall thinking I did this for some sick revenge.

Before I could think more, my phone rang.

Private number. I scrunched my brows in confusion. Please universe and my pretty little stars save your best friend, don't let it be the stalker.

"H...Hello."

"Good Evening Ma'am I'm from Mera Desh Jeevan Beema Company, Ma'am we." Thank God it isn't the stalker.

"No Thank you, I'm not interested.". I ended the call but again it rang.

I tapped the answer button and answered furiously,"I told you I don't want any Insurance and all."

"Woah Love! So much anger. Someone had a bad day. Don't you think?", the same robotic voice echoed and my words died down in my throat.

"What happened Love, everything alright?", the voice was stern this time.

"Love answer me I want to hear that sweet voice of yours."

I whimpered but answered it," Who- Who are you and why are you doing all.. all this?"

"Now that was easy, wasn't it? So your question's answer is I'm doing all of this because I love you, very simple, ain't it?"

"This is not love, this is an unhealthy obsession goddammit.", I yelled.

"Oh, ho Love don't shout at me.", the voice was serious this time. "I'm already very angry with you, and I'm coming to meet you tomorrow, don't you deny the invitation to Mali's party, we don't want Neela maa to learn about her condition, now do we?"

"H-How do you know about Maa's health condition?"

"I know everything love, every single thing. As much as I want to talk to you more I've to go.", the voice was calm but it changed into a dangerous warning the very next moment." Don't go near to any other man, got it, love.", and with this, the call ended.

O My stars, how did I land myself in this problem. What if that psycho did anything to maa. Tears threatened to spill off my eyes but once again they didn't fell. I've to do something.

Ping!

A new message?

"Don't go to the police, it won't earn you anything besides you'll lose your sweet mother instead. Take care love, I'll see you tomorrow at Mali's party."

Who the hell is Mali now?

"Ugh", I pulled my hair in frustration. What do I do now?

The doorbell rang bringing me back to the earth.

"Avni ?"

Maa.

"Yes Maa."

I opened the door and there stood my beautiful gorgeous maa.

"Maa are you okay, has anything suspicious happened?", I asked but regretted doing it immediately. Maa looked at me sceptically.

"of course I'm fine child, what would happen to me?"

"Nothing. Come in."

I pulled her inside the house and locked the door.

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"Maa I'm going.", I yelled at her. Today early morning I got a message that I've got a job at a coffee shop, at least it'd do a little for the medical bills. 10-5 day shift hai and 5-7 Khanna mansion. All sorted.

I pulled her in a hug, reminded her to take her medicines, and departed for the cafe. 

I was just about to enter the cafe when I felt someone was watching me. I didn't see anyone but I was sure someone was there. I can't shrug these feelings when I know that someone is stalking me. I've to do something about this stalker. 

Sighing I walked inside the cafe. It was a simple and cosy diner. The aroma of chocolate brownies and cookies hit me and I swear it was so so good.

I went to the diner's owner and she explained to me my work what I had to do as a waitress. I don't mind being one, work is worship it's small or big, but a part of me felt my capabilities are suitable for a job in a company more than this small diner, thanks to Mr Khanna no company wants me as their employee.

Mrs. Nina, the owner sent me to a table. Nervously I went and started my conversation just the way she guided me. Two men were sitting at the table both clad in expensive formal suits, I wonder what are such posh people doing in such a small cafe?

"Good morning. What can I get for you?", I asked them politely. One of them was a cute guy who had chestnut brown eyes with brown hair which were styled messily but still looked great. Before you say I wasn't checking him out, I'm a very observant person it's just that. The other man was also very handsome, he had amber eyes, I guess his height was 6'2.

'Avni stop staring at them', my conscience chided at me.

I looked at the guy with chestnut brown eyes, he was smirking. Stars! does he know I was observing him?

No no, how would he know?

"Sir what can I get for you?"

"I thought we won't get food today.", he chuckled but I understood the meaning behind his words.

"Sorry sir.", I said but it came more like a question.

"I'll take pancakes with chocolate drizzle and a black coffee.", he said. I noted and turned towards the amber eyes guy, I noticed he'd been looking at me all this time. A hint of anger was visible in his eyes.

"And sir what would you like?"

"I'll take waffles with berries and honey. For drink, I'll choose the cappuccino."

"Okay, sir. Pancakes with chocolate drizzle and black coffee, waffles with berries and honey, and a cappuccino. Is that all sir?"

"That's all for now.", the chestnut eyes guy said with a heartwarming smile and I nodded.

"I'll be back with your order. Thank you for your patience.", I said and moved towards the kitchen of the diner. Once again I felt a pair of eyes watching me, I turned back to see and my gaze caught the eyes of the guy who had amber eyes, he was staring at me all this time, I found it quite creepy. For a second I thought if he's the one but shrugged my thoughts. How can he be the stalker? I've met him the first time and those calls have been coming for weeks.

Mrs Nina gave me the tray which consisted of their orders and I moved back to their table.

"Enjoy your food.", I smiled at them and told them to call me if they want anything else.

The day went great. Me rushing here and there with orders, but it felt good. Mrs. Nina was a cheery lady, she explained to me whatever I asked her patiently.

I looked at my watch and it was 4:40 pm, I was tired but I don't have any choice, I've to go to Khanna's igloo.

I asked Mrs. Nina if I could leave 20 minutes before my shift ends, and she agreed instantly. 

I quickly went to my house from the back door, became Mr. Joshi haha how amazing! note the sarcasm.

I hailed a cab and reached Nirdayi Khanna's villa. Just as I paid the fare a message came.

'Don't go near him, do you understand love.'

I sighed and as soon as I stepped inside the palace of Mr. Khanna, a cool chilling voice stopped me.

"7 minutes and 38 seconds.", he said stepping in front of me making me take a step back.

I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion, what is he talking about.

"You're late by 7minutes and 38 seconds Mr Joshi, you don't value time, do you?"

"Mr Khanna I didn't come late intentionally, I uh I was stuck in traffic that's why I got late. It won't happen again.", I said quietly. Already I was exhausted and the stalker was creeping me out I seriously didn't have the energy to argue with this man today.

Mr Khanna's emotionless eyes studied my eyes and for once when I thought he'd let me go silently.

He did

not.

"I don't tolerate tardiness Mr Joshi, I'll make sure you see that when I give you your paycheck.", he said.

I sighed and nodded. My phone pinged again.

'Step away from him Love.', the message read. I quivered and stepped away from Mr. Khanna. I ran my eyes towards anything and everything. No one was present in the hallway besides Mr Khanna and me. As always Mr Khanna's eyes were analyzing my every movement, I quickly walked past him towards Aarav's room.

"Mr. Joshi I'm not done yet.", he called.

"Mr Khanna I assure you I won't be late from tomorrow, you can deduct the amount for today's delay. Now if you allow I need to start my today's lesson.", I said and walked away. I knew Mr Khanna was still boring holes in the back of my head with his chilling cold gaze.

Once I was in Aarav's room, I sighed and took a deep breath.

Aarav looked at me sceptically but shrugged off. 

I closed my eyes, one thought was running in my mind, what to do about this stalker?

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I know the chapter wasn't so good, it was really bad, I myself am not satisfied with it but it's a story, few chapters would be filler, sorry bout that.

Thank you so much for reading.

Precap- Who is Mali?

Love love

Stay safe. Don't move out unnecessarily.

See you in the next update.

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