☆ DIVYA ☆

There was a loud bang on my door.

Okay, technically not mine, on Aadarsh bhaiya's-  my new found brother- to be precise, but that doesn't change the fact that the person behind the door is probably about to break in, and possibly maybe on me-

I must've probably pissed off my guardian angle- cuz heck- who has such a bad luck TWICE  in a row in span of less than 24 hours!?

The doorknob of the- thankfully locked- door rattles and i could hear a faint groan from the other side.

Surely a man. I take in a deep shaky breath

Divya Desai- WHICH GOD DID YOU MANAGE TO PISS OFF-!??

My gaze was fixed on the door- half anticipating a man with a scar on his face like the disney villans to break the door and waltz in and how I'd end up on front cover of crime section of newspaper tomorrow morning

I looked around and found an oddly shaped flower vase, the only weaponable object in the room and i grabbed onto it for my dear life, nearing the door with hushed footsteps.

But to my surprise the sounds stopped. I waited for a minute, then two, my eyes fixed on the door and the flower vase in my hands, ready to strike my unknown opponent but there was no noise heard.

Alright, Maybe not a burglar. Afterall, this villa is surrounded by guards, i had noticed it when Aadarsh bhaiya had called for them to catch that creepy stalker. Maybe- some misunderstanding

I take a mental note to ask him about it in morning and let out the air that i had been holding in my lungs and lowered the vase down- cuz this shit probably costs more than my 10 years worth chocolates.

What a unique way to assess worth of objects Divya.

Its not my fault though. Its like 4 a.m in the morning, and with next to no sleep since 26 hours and my stomach growling with hunger after the rough day I'd had, my brain's little malfunctions couldn't exactly be blamed.

I curse the creep for probably hundredth time- cuz if not for him...I'd probably have reached my hotel and had a good sleep by now.

Though, i was equally thankful to my saviour and his soon to be wife's kind heart, who almost forced me to stay the night with them after how shaken i was due to- events.

The couple were here in their villa to spend some family time- as per what Prisha, his fiancée mentioned- which i had successfully messed up and couldn't help but feel guilty about it.

Even after their help and their insisting for me to stay for the night after they found out i was staying alone in an hotel, i couldn't bring myself to get all comfortable. And as a result, here i was, stuck in a room for night with an empty stomach, underlying anxieties and thoughts about all kinds of what if scenarios that-

The sound of someone slamming the door with their shoulder came through the door, startling me and almost throwing me off my feet

I could hear him curse under his breath as i did the dumbest thing one could ever do in this situation.

"Who..." i questioned, my voice barely on an audible tone "who is it?"

i was sure whoever was out had heard me, as the rattling, bangs and every other sound had stopped. And after what felt like an eternity, a deep voice on the other side answered.

"Hello?"

Damnit! What was i even thinking- letting a possible robber know i was in the room- isha was right- i do have a few wires loose-

"Whoever you are, i hope you know whose house you are in, miss" he spoke again and i could feel an underlying threat in it, but what the-

"Ulta chor kotwal ko daate?" I tautned him with a frown cuz why am i getting threatened by a robber as if I'm the criminal here?

"I hope you know whose house you are in, chor ji, my brother's guards would break your bones if you don't run right away" the threat flew out of my mouth, in the same tone he had used

"Brother?" The intruder said with a chuckle, a chuckle? Did he just laugh at my threat-? "I don't remember us having such an....intresting sibling"

My frown deepened, but before i could say something i realised-

He said us.

Surely The couple wouldn't miss out on such important details? Right?

"What do you mean?" I asked, even when i was sure i had messed up

"Why don't you open up the door first, hmm? Don't you think its a bit cruel to lock me out of my own room?"

"M-mai kaise maan lu ye apka hi kamra hai? You could be some serial killer who is trying to lure me out" i retort.

"I don't know if you're not observant or visually challenged, but bed ke piche wali diwar pe life size family picture hai" he stated, his voice sounding more frustrated by the second. "Serial killer usme toh nahi hoga na madam?"

I turned around and sure enough, there was a picture of an elderly couple along with Aadarsh bhaiya, Prisha and another man smiling right on my face, and for some reason, i could feel they were laughing at me

Yea. I did mess up. Thanks Aadarsh bhaiya, bezati hone mai jo kasar bachi thi aaj puri ho gayi.

I walk to the door and grabbed the knob anxiously, twisting it open only to be met by the prettiest shade of brown eyes I'd ever seen in my life.

I was brought back to present with a flick of the guy's finger and i confirmed he was the same person as in that picture.

he nodded his head, motioning me to step aside, to which i shuffled and let him enter as he settled inside on a sofa while i stood at the door awkwardly

"So...when did they adopt you?" He questioned, his eyes never leaving mine

"What?"

"You said you are Aadarsh's sister right? I'm the only official sibling he had the last time i checked. so, when did they adopt you?"

Wow- either this man has no filter and concern of his security to be questioning a stranger in his house so comfortably or he is dumb.

"As much as i know how distracting my looks can be....I'd appreciate if you can use that mouth of yours" he chuckled again, this time leaning back on couch and i scoffed

"Delusional much? Aur nahi...koi adopt shadopt nahi kiya apke bhai ne haame. he kind of saved me from a-" i pause "a situation. and was kind enough to let me stay the night as it was pretty late"

I ended my short explanation while he took in my words with a nod and hummed looking up at me from his sitting position "i see....well, i guess I can  forgive you since your explanation seems preety genuine."

He got to his feet, grabbing a blanket from the bed and strided towards the door while i titled my head in confusion with a frown

"Sleep. You can take the room for tonight."

"Huh?"

"What? You want me to stay and chit chat?"

"Nahi- mera matlab....you believe me? I mean- i can leave if you-"

He cut me off "i trust my guards won't let a thief enter the house, let alone stay in my room" he smirked "more so if its a woman in a night gown with next to no self defense skills, little miss"

And with that, he left the room, and i stared at the closed door with a warm sensation creeping on my face

"What in the holy fish-"

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