Why do I feel some sort of terrible itch in my hands to kill that bastard? Like seriously he had got the guts to ask me to get back to him. Maybe the old shattered Naina would have run back to his clutches as soon as he said sorry but not me, I am soo done with him and this world. I have found my safe peaceful heaven among these kids and I would never ever, trade my peacefulness with any fucking thing he offers.

My phone started ringing indicating that I need to move my ass as soon as possible and join Mr. Shlok Agnihotri in his car to give him company throughout his business meetings in the city today. What the fuck was Mr.Das thinking before giving him the confirmation that I would be happy to join him. And why am I even accusing Mr. Das, that manipulative bitch of a person is spending a fortune here for the welfare of this people and anyone in their right mind wouldn't spare a second to dance on his tunes.

But why now shlok, why can't u just leave me alone.

As soon as I reached the entrance of the society, a maroon SUV is parked right in front of the gate and it didn't take me a second to know who is inside it and without further a due I occupied the shotgun while fixing up the seat belt.

I heard a chuckle from the side, ha...how badly I wanna wipe that smirk off that rotten face. I gave an angry glance towards him hoping to shut him off.

"No offense to you darling, it's just that I am really enjoying this feisty side of yours" throwing his hands up in the air he gave me his ever genuine but small, carefree smile. No naina, you fucking stay the way u r...do not even think of smiling back.

"Can we pls start now, or do u wanna go alone Sir "

"oh really, is someone here trying to threaten. Btw don't you dare call me that. "

Rolling my eyes, I plugged in my earphones so I can have the privilege of not listening to his banter. I slowly closed my eyes consuming the beautiful lyrics.
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I woke up startled to an empty car. Where the fuck is this person now. I came out of the car only to find him sitting on a rock and smoking leisurely. I know that he just made up a story to take me out alone, wish I had a knife in my hand. And one second where the hell are we, oh man...we are on the top of a hill.

Oh God, it's so damn beautiful, there is the only greenery on all the four sides. The crest of the mountain is slanting towards the right edges leaving only about a few square meters of land which is safe to stand and view this gorgeous beauty. Ignoring the living creature next to me I enjoyed the feel of the fresh breeze hitting my face. It's cool, should have worn something thick but I am not some forecaster to know I would end up here instead of some over luxurious dining halls whole the while business and money is in the air.

Suddenly a pair of hands encircled my waist. "Excuse me...do u have any idea of what you are doing ?"

"No, absolutely not, I am growing crazy seeing you this damn near to me but couldn't even have right to hug you properly."

"And whose fault is that "

" Mine, totally mine. I accept and I even take whatever the punishment that suits my crimes. I know I am a person who should not be forgiven but I can't help of being selfish babe ".

I pushed his hands away from me, now facing him and I almost raised my hand to slap him but those tears in his eyes stopped me. Who would even think the man in front of me whose ego is bigger than himself would be soo weak at this point of his life that he would let me, the person who wronged by him all his life to witness these treacherous tears?

I was in that position many times before, in fact, I was on my knees crying, begging, hurting but never was I offered clemency.

I wantedly didn't waver much with his show of fragility. He ducked his head down with one hand in his pocket. And the next thing he did was like a thud to my hurt.

He knelt in front of me lowering his head while even joining his both hands in an appeal of sorry.

" Everything that I have ever given you was just pain. And trust me if I say I always wanted to love you and even unknowingly I did love back then while at the same time hating you. It broke my heart when you let yourself be stabbed in order to save me. I was blank for a moment and couldn't contemplate why would you do that for me. The person who was on a mission to break you. And you were pregnant too but still, you put me before yourself and the baby. In spite of me not feeling much about the baby, the state I have witnessed you in the hospital was like a punch to my gut. I started questioning myself but I was too arrogant to accept that even I can go wrong. But when I got to know that you helped Anjali to elope with a person I wouldn't trust back, then something in me said maybe I was not wrong at all. And in rage, I did what I did and I completely aware that whatever I just said or my actions now cannot compensate for my wrong doings but Naina, everyone does deserve a second chance right? Pls believe me once more, I'll make sure everything falls into the right place and with my care, you would eventually forgive and forget our dark clouded history".

I was just listening to all his soo called forgiveness speech, however, if I say something in me moved by his actions then I wouldn't be lying. But I am not that great to forgive and move on with him.

"Do I have to give an applause for this wonderful performance"

I can recognize the expression in his eyes as I had the same one playing in mine too on various occasions during my life with him and that's called HURT. I was a bit relieved to know that I am abusing my abuser without any violence.

"I know, I am the one who turned you that way, and I am not complaining ".

He stood up shrugged his attire along while removed his coat only to wrap it around me. I was about to shrug it off but his strong hold on it made it impossible for me to jerk him off. He pulled me towards him with his two strong hands while clutching the coat ends with that I was caged in his arms.

He embraced me tightly. "don't make me use my force on you to get back to me naina. You know it takes me a minute to get u back to the place that you belong to."

"Bastard is this how sorry you are ha"

I heard him chuckle "It did work to make you speak right "

I looked at him intently only to find him giving me a sad smile "I will never force you to do anything here on naina. I will be damned to ever see the pain in these innocent eyes. I will gladly kill myself before raising my hand at you baby."

His now penetrable eyes and scrutable countenance made my legs week. There is soo much anguish in those eyes as if it is killing him to even open his eyes. This is the same person whom once I loved with all my heart or maybe even I do now as well, the one who crushed those precious feelings in the most painful manner that ever existed, the one for whose sake I lost my baby, the one who threw me out of his house in the middle of the night like a used ragdoll is now willing to to do anything that I order him of so that I can come up to forgive him.

"Dad called me today morning" that caught my attention.

"What did he say " I whispered while staying in his embrace.

"Nothing much, he usually doesn't call me. He doesn't speak to me anymore...you know from the time he got to know what sort of a snobbish asshole I was to you" his words didn't make me feel guilty in fact I felt overwhelmed to know papa chose me over his own son.

"He asked me how you are doing and warned me to stay in my limits that even if I lay a finger on you he wouldn't think twice before sending me behind the bars.

It was my turn to chuckle. His admission of papa's behavior towards him made me feel superior to shlok.

I can feel his heartbeat under my cheek as if it's trying to convey all those things to me that he wouldn't admit.

" I love you Naina, soo much that it pains me to not admit " he took my face in between his hands while stroking my left cheek. I felt Goosebumps all over my body, No...damn I should not be feeling this way... it's wrong.

"Shlok, please leave me. I ju..just ca..can't..." I trailed off as my emotions skyrocketed. Tears accumulated in my eyes in spite of my war against them. Never have I ever thought that I would able to listen to these words from him. I remember those times, especially in parties to which I used to accompany him where all those dynamic ladies kept their husbands wrapped around their little fingers who wouldn't hesitate to confess their love for their beautiful wives in public. I can only imagine how romantic they would be in private but I almost accepted my fate of an unloving husband. When did I even think that I would be privileged to ever hear these words for me?

But I know I cant do this anymore. I can't forget or forgive him for all that he did to me. It's not that easy to move on when I have been crumbled to the ends of human remains. I am just a being who wouldn't dare to have any emotional relationship with anyone again.

Not only that how can I ever respect myself after accepting him. My self-respect, dignity, and confidence took quite an effort to be rebuild, moving on with this person will definitely shatter them again.

" I understand that you are sorry shlok but I am sorry too I can't do this. I wouldn't be able to look into the mirror if at all I get back to you. "

"Naina, listen...look at me...I understand whats running through your head and I totally understand. And also I will only love you more for thinking that way darling." He was soo serious and careful with all his choice of words

"You don't have to jump from here and land in our home, pretending that everything is normal between us when we both know it's not. I would never expect you to do that. What we had before was an extremely toxic relationship and we need time and trust to rebuild our relationship. When I spoke about the second chance before this is exactly what I meant."

"Don't confuse me shlok, what are you implying at ?"

" Let's go on a trip, nothing biggies...we will leave our identities back here and this whole trip we will be like any other mere travelers with backpacks, living in dormitories, sleeping in bunkers, having beers on the countryside, mingling with people from entirely different worlds, discovering new things in life while enjoying them at the same time lets discover ourselves as well as each other too. Even after coming back from there if you feel the same way about me, I will never show my face to you.

"You mean, you are gonna use this trip to get close to me "

"God...no...I wouldn't do anything to impress you on this trip. But you can't stop me from showering my love and admiration for you. Even after getting back, I will never ask you to throw yourself into Mrs. Agnihotri's position, in fact, take your own time. Focus on your career while going on dates with me every weekend." A small sinister smile appeared on his face alongside a wink.

Damn my heart. No reason not to kill it, holy crap.

"When are we leaving "

3rd pov...

Their eyes locked with each other while a satisfied smile playing on each other faces. Nothing else was exchanged between them except their longing towards one another. Naina didn't want to know what really made shlok behave that way with her and neither does shlok wanted to admit that at this point cause he knows that it would definitely ruin their moment. So much was at stake between them and he just a being a bit smart enough to shield this happy moment where she, with a lot of difficulties took a step towards their life together. They know this is not the end of their story but in reality, it's just the start.

They felt complete in each other's embrace. Where he is full of promises for their happy future together on the other hand hers is of a bit uncertainty with her decision. She knew it's gonna change soon, but she is so adamant to accept it and why wouldn't she? As he never made her feel anything but hurt. But that will change soon. There were so many words and feelings hidden in their gazes, one is scared to admit and another don't wish to. But nature knew it, it had sensed those unspoken words and feelings of one another and these feelings are more than enough to camouflage the misconceptions between them. Trust... it's the basic trait of human life which was missing in this noxious association of them. And shlok, not even in his dream would ever think of distrusting her ever again as he well learned his lesson. And the universe would make sure that they will stay united forever as they are meant to be.

Guys this is not the last chapter...there are still more to come. I am thankful to all my readers who were too much patient with my slow rate of updates. I sincerely apologise to everyone who felt disappointed with me not updating and not replying back to their DM's and comments.