Armaan's POV:

Today I'm pledging that I would never use the word surprise for Ishita because hell she's impatient. On the way, it was the hundredth time she asked me about the surprise in her loophole questions. She's annoying but in a cute way that sometimes might bother but glimpse at her lovingly carefree face anger vanishes. "Okay just tell me is it water, desert, or diamonds what is it" she drew circles on my arms.

Gripping the steering wheel with one hand I took her hand in mine kissing the back of it. "Love... I can't afford diamonds for you because half of the money earned is put back into work, I'm trying to pay back all the debts. Once I get enough you would surely get one of the most beautiful sets of diamond jewelry." She snapped her brows at me, "Armaan... you have debts of what? Did you buy something expensive for me? Why do you have debts and why wasn't I aware of it". Maybe I overshared things with her...

I looked out of the car, "The weather outside is refreshing... what would you like to eat? Ice cream or pizza?." From the corner of my eyes, I stole a glance she was still deadly staring at me "Armaan... tell me... tell me whatever happened?" With a sigh I gave up on the idea of keeping it to myself, "It's nothing much serious... I just ran out of money and borrowed some for my expenses." She placed her hand on my shoulder, "Armaan... you could have told me. As far as I know, you're the one who's a lot conscious about money and wouldn't squander it on bad things. Then why did you hesitate to ask me..." her smiling face drowned into sadness.

Ishita crossed her arms and looked outside sadly, "Ishita..." she avoided me. Her sadness is one of the reasons I keep my problems to myself because she's an excellent overthinker and would torture her little brain thinking about useless stuff. Parking my car on the side of the road I touched her shoulder she tilted her head making my knuckles touch her softly numb cheeks. Pulling her face towards me I looked into her glittering eyes. "Ishita... trust me it's nothing too serious." She fluttered her eyelashes, "It's because of me right... you left the house for me because you didn't want to divorce me but I just ruined everything."

Scratching my brows, I tried to comfort her, "No it's not... it was needed... I needed to face the world without having someone's back. But I still have you if something would have got wrong, I would have asked for your help." She shook her head, "No you're lying... you would have suffered without letting me know because you never want to share anything with me. You always do that and never let me know anything prior... you even accepted the news of your marriage with Veronica without even giving me a hint." I stared at her blankly because her words were more like a taunt to me.

"So... you mean it's my fault that I keep things from you because I know it will hurt you to know. I left the house because they turned their backs on me when I needed them and I didn't bring you with me because I could have lived in misery but can't see you suffer. Accepting the marriage with Veronica wasn't planned by me and I didn't know how to tell you this. The reason I have kept anything from you ever is that I care about you and didn't want it to hurt you in any way, or that I did not know what to say after the damage has already been done. If you think it's my fault then yes, I agree with you it's my fault and my way to love a person" I accepted my mistake honestly.

Ishita blinked twice taking it all in and mumbled in a low voice, "Armaan... I didn't mean it in any way like that." Starting the car, I took a turn and drove back to our house she didn't say anything throughout the way. Due to my spoilt mood and avoiding anything that could ruin the situation, I also chose to be silent. She stepped out of the car first and stopped in her track glimpsing at me. My phone buzzed checking the caller ID I saw that it was Yash, and I slipped it up to my ear, "Hey sorry to say but you need to cut short your romantic date because we have an emergency. The contract was signed by Yusuf, and his PA is asking you to follow through on the deal. I guess it's the time we show our cards..."

A smirk crept up on my face "Okay... I'm on my way..." he ended the call. Ishita stood before me, crossing her arms, "You're not going anywhere... we are going to talk about whatever bullshit thoughts you're knitting." My eyes trailed down to her lips and I know exactly how to change her mind. Cupping her jaw, I slowly moved close to her face, "I have to go because if I don't Yash won't be able to handle that many assholes together. One mistake and everything will crumble into ashes including our plan to get rid of Veronica." She shook her head, "No... not now... I have something to tell you." She placed her arms around my neck and I kissed her pouty lips.

In the beginning, she thought this was a mere smooch, but when the kiss deepened, I grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her in closer. She almost lost her balance melting in my arms with my other hand I felt her body feeling her curves. I pushed my tongue into her mouth and to my surprise, she didn't resist and swirled with mine. Her low raspy moans drove me insane and my initial plan to distract her backfired. We soon parted inhaling air sharply she panted heavily and my heart raced feeling pure ecstasy.

Ishita lifted her eyelids glimpsing at me, her hair was messed up and her lips were swollen inviting me to continue torturing them. "You were going to say something..." I breathed out combing her hair with my fingers. Ishita stared at me at loss for words the girl who had never lost a conversation battle was standing in front of me like a dummy. Surely it was a proud moment but not for long when she asked, "Do you think I can after what you just did? Sucking the breath out me." a soft chuckle left my lips, "But the real question is did you like it?" she nodded shyly lowering her head.

Lifting her chin I hummed, "If that's the case why don't you wait for me till dinner and get more of it." she bites her lower lips and nodded, "I can... but only if you say that you're not mad at me." I pecked her cheeks, "I never was sweetheart it's just me who feels a bit sad that I can't buy you every happiness that you deserve." She smiled and hugged me "You know what makes me happy..." I looked down at her, "...being with you." My heart fluttered with happiness I hugged her close, "You always have me..." she giggled in response.

Some cameras flashed on us and a crowd approached us stepping out of minivans, Ishita got startled and step back "Oh my... god..." I hugged her back hiding her face and walked inside the house. Closing the door, I examined her, "You okay..." she nodded breathing heavily. I peeped outside, "They might have got to know about it through Veronica... but don't worry it doesn't concern us anymore because Yusuf has signed the contract and we are on the right track." I looked back at her she wiped her sweaty forehead; I touched her cheeks "Hey... are you sure you're doing fine? If you feel even a bit uncomfortable let me know darling..."

Ishita hugged me, "I don't know... just something doesn't feel right." I rubbed her back, "I will manage everything don't stress yourself over me. I'll just go there and attend the meeting with high security so don't worry." She steps back and nodded, "Okay... I trust you... go and just be safe..." I placed a quick kiss on her lips and step out of the house. Some reporters gathered around the main gate asking numerous questions but I avoided them and stepped inside the car. The guards pushed them out and I strictly instructed them to keep Ishita safe because I'm not the only one planning something. Veronica surely has some alternative plan because she's aware that she's going to lose. 

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