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Armaan's POV:

I can't do such a horrible thing to her; she would be better if I left the place. I pulled out a duffle bag and stuffed some clothes, Id proofs, charging cables, and other necessary things. Stuffing some more clothes in my bag, Ishita stepped inside and closed the door behind her. "Armaan... don't do something reckless in anger. I totally agree that they are wrong but whatever you're going to do isn't right either." I closed the zipper and looked up at her.

Walking close to her she took some steps back until she hits the wall, I softly pecked on her cheeks she closed her eyes mesmerizingly. I would miss her so much, "Ishita... no one is wrong or right here. Everyone is fulfilling their responsibilities and nothing is wrong with this, like the way dad is saving the family name and I'm saving you with the tag of a failed marriage. You would be better here till I find a way to solve this issue, it's not like I'm going forever. But I will surely give up my family business and do something else in life."

She pouted sadly, "Who will I annoy instead of you? I would be so bored... please take me with you as well. And where would you go?" I caressed her cheeks, "Shh... don't cry over me. I would be living somewhere rental or at a friend's place but that's not safe for you. Either you live here or go back to your family home. I wouldn't be coming soon..." she made the sound of a crying baby, "Armaan please..." I couldn't help myself from smiling. She wrapped her arms around me and hugged me tightly; I rubbed the back of her head.

"Ishita... try to understand I couldn't sit here and let them throw me out it would be humiliating. And I don't want you to be homeless like me because you have so much to handle and trust me you would be fine without me. Because the best thing about you is that you don't need anyone..." she looked up and shook her head softly then hugged me back, "I won't let you leave me..." I didn't want either but she would suffer a lot if I took her with me because it would be unfair to her.

I pulled her cheeks up and looked into her burning red eyes that would water anytime, she tried to turn her face away "Look at me..." I asked her pulling her jaw towards me softly. She was fighting back her tears, which was the most painful thing for me. "I have to go..." she shook her head pouting sadly, pecking her lips I wiped the tiny droplet of a tear running through her eyes. My heart ached and I felt my eyes burning as well I couldn't hold the urge and kissed her passionately.

She softly kisses me back I felt myself melting on her pouty lips, cupping her jaw I deepen the kiss. Her body got heated reacting to my sensual movements of lips. I couldn't handle so much softness and my hunger grew.

Ishita has made a place in my heart everything about her is special and she completes me. I feel so blessed that she came into my life and we had so much together. But I don't think I deserve her and I wish we would have met earlier then we might have lived a happier life. Instead, I got stuck with Veronica and she ruined my life when I started getting over her realizing my mistakes and her real intentions. I feel stupid to love someone so carelessly but from the day I met Ishita we had a special connection.

Marriage word for me was a synonym for tragedy but now it has become to a bond that I never want to break. Not only because I love Ishita but also because I couldn't let any evil place a finger on her. People think she's a cold-blooded monster but her heart is pure gold that's not everyone's cup of tea. She has become my strength and weakness at the same time, with her I feel powerful and fear if anything bad happened to her. But still, I'm not sure about her feelings whatever she feels wouldn't change anything because after Veronica she's the only girl I ever got close with and felt a connection with.

Ishita slowly lift her eyelids breaking the kiss, looking down at her swollen lips she was panting for breath. My heart was racing as well she licks her lower lips and looked up at me with hope but I looked at her with love. I couldn't stop myself from falling in love with her more and more, biting my lips I looked into her deep eyes and breathed out "I love you...", she looked at me with her wide eyes clearly stunned by my revelation.

In a sprint, I opened the room door and step outside closing it behind me and lock it. Ishita banged on the door but I couldn't let her come with me because it was not safe for her. But she wouldn't understand my concern and consider herself a WWE champion who could fight with anyone. A maid approached to open the door but I stopped her showing my palm, "Until I leave the mansion don't open this door but once I leave the manor you need to let her out and take good care of her in my absence." She bowed low and nodded. I took a last glimpse at the door Ishita was banging continuously but it wouldn't break... I guess.

Walking down the hall Mom rushed towards me, "Armaan... where are you going?" she gripped my arms and broke down in tears. I don't wanna be rude but she in some ways broke my heart, "Far away from this lunatic family... in my absence take care of Ishita, and please don't blame her for my actions." Mom looked up at the door which Ishita had stopped banging by now.

I walked towards the main exit when Aditya rushed inside and stopped in front of me. His eyes were red with tears, "Bhai... please don't go. Did you forget about me? Please don't leave me...". My heart sank by his words a lone tear escaped through my eyes, and wiping it away I patted his cheeks, "Why would I forget you, my dumb little brother? Of course, I didn't. But Aditya... try to understand my situation if I don't then you'll be either at risk or I would be humiliated in the public by my own family. I failed to make it get through Ishita's head that's why she's locked in her room. So, better not argue but I will make sure to keep in touch with you..."

Aditya nodded wiping his tears and gave me a big hug, "Don't forget to call me...". I patted his back and left the house walking down the street. My mind was in mess Ishita's tears were drowning me in guilt. My heart felt empty I still wanna ran back into the mansion and kiss her till we both lose our breaths because she is my everything without her it all feels shallow. Taking a cab, I decided to leave the place because the more I will be near the house the more my conviction will go down.  

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