AKANSHA POV:

I took a quick, refreshing bath and wore my leggings and the t-shirt I stole from Sam. I stared at me for one last time and then walked out to see Parth still standing with no clothes above his waist. I looked at his face to see him a little shocked.

I then noticed the phone in his hands which looked so familiar. My phone?

"Is that my phone? ",I asked him, looking at the phone in his hands.

Looking at his nervous reaction, my doubt was confirmed. That's surely my phone. But why is his face a little darker and gloomy? Who is he speaking with on my phone?

I then snatched my phone from his hands. I looked at the caller id to see that it was Sam.

Shit! I didn't call them once I reached the airport. He won't throw a sac full of sarcastic comments, right?

"Hey Sam ",I said cheerfully, hoping for him to be in a good mood.

I heard a chuckle from the other side. "I just thought to call you after freshening up. But you beat me to it ",I said, chuckling a little.

"Is he standing near you? ",he asked.

I then looked at his direction to see him still staring at me. So I turned back the next second.

"Um---- Yes ",I replied reluctantly. What is he going to say about him? I don't know whether he told the details to Sam about the arrangements before me?

"I miss you ",he said, pulling me into a state of shock.

What game is he playing?

"When someone says they miss you, you need to reply to them. Don't you know the basic manners? ",he asked amused.

Has he gone nuts? But he won't let me off until I say what he wants. So, I decided to say it.

"I miss you too. "

Thud! I heard a door being slammed closed making a huge sound. Why is he angry?

"Mission accomplished. "

Mission accomplished?

"Sam, if you are free, then go and just check your brain as I feel you have gone nuts. "

He laughed loudly instead of giving his usual sarcastic comment.

"Is this the Sam I know? ",I asked Sam, amused.

"Are you staying with him? ",he asked suddenly in a serious tone. How does he manage to change so fast from a cool person to a serious person?

I thought of escaping this topic but it seems like he won't leave me unless I answer his question.

"Yeah ",I mumbled. "It was arranged by the college management ",I added the explanation quickly.

"You could have booked yourself another room in the hotel. You have my credit card, right? ",he asked in a stern voice.

"I have your credit card. But why should I waste the money since I have a room allotted for me to stay. Money doesn't grow on trees ",I explained.

"And I can manage him. You need not worry. "

There were a few moments of silence. And I didn't dare to speak first since I know very well of his temper.

"Okay, fine ",he said sharply. "But-- but if you need any help, you must call me. I will contact the Manager of Dubai Wilson Enterprises personally to see your needs. And you must not hesitate to call me. Am I clear? "

I remained silent waiting for him to change his mind. He knows for sure that if I accept his deal, then I will not go back at it. Such a cunning fox! I am not willing to call those persons for my aid.

"If you don't reply to me now, then I will take the next flight to Dubai and reach there to stay with you ",he warned.

If Sam says so, then he will come here for sure. I learned this the hard way during my school days when I bunked my classes with my friends at school.

"Fine, I promise ",I said with a huge sigh.

"That's my bae! Now, tell me one thing. Did you see any hot girls on the way? "

He is really very, very annoying! And has no shame. He was all serious just now. Now, he is talking with a cool attitude. He is really insane!

"You are shameless ",I cursed him and a chuckle was heard from the other side of the call.

I sat down on the sofa and talked nonsense with him. Soon, I heard the click of the bathroom door being opened. I stared at the fresh droplets of water which ran from his neck, touched his collarbone and then his broad shoulders, and roll--- shit! Why the hell am I staring at his body which is only covered by a single piece of towel, hanging too dangerously at his hip. He smirked at me when he caught me checking him. Damn! Why am I so shameless?!

"Bae ",I heard a voice from the phone making me come out from Parth's illusion.

"I am a little busy. And I know you are busy too. So bye. "

"Okay bae. Enjoy! And be careful. "

"Will do ",I replied and hung up.

I looked at him to see his face darkened in anger. I ignored his stares and looked at my contacts to call Kryz.

But then I felt his shadow over me. I looked at him to see him starting leaning towards me.

"What are you doing? ",I asked, shocked.

But he leaned more, making me close my eyes in fear. If it was someone else, I would have kicked or pushed them away. But whenever he is standing so close to me, my mind would go bizarre and I won't have any strength to even move my bloody fingers. I don't know what he has done to me. My heart thudded rapidly sensing his freshly smelled cologne.

I then felt him staring at me for a moment.

Nothing happened.

I opened my eyes to see him having his handler bag on his hands with an amused look. Did he just lean on me to take his bag? Damn! Did I make a fool out of myself? I have read so many embarrassing moments in the life of the heroine in books. Why do I feel like I am playing a character in the books I have read?

He then took his clothes from his bag and stared at me. When I felt his hands going towards his towel, my eyes bulged out.

"What the hell are you doing? ",I shouted dramatically, keeping my hand above my eyes, turning the other side.

"I am dressing up ",he said in an innocent tone as if making me think that he is right and I am wrong. I shook my head and cleared my head.

I then pressed Kryz's name on my phone and the call connected within a few seconds.

"Who are you? ",I heard Kryz's voice from the other end.

"Kryz's best friend ",I replied.

"Thank God! I thought you hit your head on a wall and forgot the past ",she released an exaggerated deep sigh.

"Drama Queen ",I mumbled.

"So, tell me. What happened? ",she asked, waiting for my explanation.

I then patiently told her in detail about the incidents that happened today. I am a lucky guy to have a friend who listens to all my blabbering and rambling words. I secretly peeked to see Parth was fully clothed much to my relief. He leaned on the bed with his phone in his hands.

Soon my call came to an end with a lot of virtual hugs and kisses. I used to feel very tired whenever I traveled. All my energy would be drained out of my body by travelling. Looking at the bed, I stumbled onto the bed and cocooned myself in the bed to take rest.

I felt a strong stare on me making me open one of my eyelids to see him staring at me with an amused look.

"Did you think that I would go and sleep on the sofa? If so, then you're wrong. If you are feeling nervous to sleep next to me, then go and sleep on the sofa. I don't care. "

"Um-- is it okay for you to share the bed with me? ",he asked after a few moments of silence.

This is a huge king-sized bed. So there is more space between him and me. So why should I feel nervous? It's not like I am sleeping next to him. I mean not sleeping closer to him. I guess it's fine until he keeps his distance.

"I will kill you if you come to my side. And I am feeling tired. So, I am sleeping ",I mumbled and closed my eyes. Due to tiredness, I dozed off the next moment before I could hear what his reply was.

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The whole gathering is vibing to its beauty and charm. The men wore tuxedos and the women wore gowns. The clattering of the glasses, followed by 'cheers' sound is heard often. The model of so many amazing buildings is kept here for all the people to be in awe of it. It's one of the most important programs for all the architects. One could meet their idol here which would be a dream come true for them. This is the seventh day of the Great Exhibition. Each day has its own wonderful changes in the exhibition. I am glad that I came here to experience this wonderful beauty.

Currently, I am sipping red wine while staring at the surroundings. Parth had gone out to speak as it was loud with people's chattering all around.

This whole one week went so fast within the blink of an eye. On the first day in Dubai, I spent all my day in the hotel room sleeping like a sleeping beauty. When I pried open my eyes, my black eyes met with a strong chest.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh ",I shouted and tried to move back as fast as I could. But it seems that my legs were tangled with him and I fell on top of him earning a groan from him. His bare chest came in contact with mine and there was only a space of a single thread of hair between his and my lips and my eyes fell into the bottomless depth of his dark black eyes blended with desire, lust and want for me.

"Kansha ",he rasped, his breath falling on my face, making shivers run throughout my body. The temperature, despite the air conditioning, became hot. Very Hot!

Not able to control the temptation, I leaned down and pressed my lips on his. I shall regret it later; he is too tempting, making me insane right now. But the next moment, I felt disappointment when I felt Parth stiffen a bit.

Ugh! Someone please kill me. I am very much ashamed to see him right now.

But the thoughts got interrupted when I felt the whole world roll in front of my eyes. Parth had moved me so that he was above me and I was under him. And the next moment he leaned down and ravished my mouth fiercely.

Boom!

Both my mind and heart exploded with pleasure. Every time he kisses, it feels new, energized and full of ecstasy and passion.

I felt his hands go under my top and my whole body was on fire! His hands roamed all over my body making me moan loudly. I felt a smirk forming on his lips but he still continued kissing me.

Only when I was in dire need of air, he left my lips. I gasped and took a deep breath to control my rising heart. His eyes were so magnetic trying to hypnotize me. 

"You!! ",I shouted, pushing him off me when I shook my head and came into my senses. "How dare you take advantage of me? ",I shouted at him, gathering all my sensible thoughts and sat up.

"Me? ",he asked confusedly.

"It was you who first pressed your lips on mine, making me lose the little bit of self-control I had within my body ",he defended himself.

Damn! Why the hell did I lose control over myself?

"Why were you hugging me in my sleep? ",I asked him angrily.

"Look carefully. It was you who rolled over and came to my side of bed. You kept on moving until you placed your head on my chest and went into deep sleep again. In fact it should be me who needs to accuse you for taking advantage of me ",he said with an amused look waiting for my reply.

I was shocked to see that I was in fact on his side of bed. Damn! Where was the self-control when I needed it the most?

"Then, why are you shirtless? I remember that you wore a shirt before I slept. "

"I felt a bit clumsy as I was not used to sleeping with a shirt on. So I removed it. How do I know that you would roll over and hug me to sleep?", he asked in an amused tone.

All the colors drained out of my face. How am I supposed to answer him now?

"Don't worry Kansha. I enjoyed every second of it. And I am glad you sought warmth from me. And I swear that I didn't do anything except kiss your cheeks and forehead ",he said shamelessly.

My cheeks flushed with redness hearing his brazen words.

That was the last day I slept on the bed. I realized that I had no control over my body during my sleep, the hard way. Instead I slept on the sofa. He tried to persuade me to sleep on the bed but I declined it bluntly. I don't need another episode of what happened that day. We used to eat together and wander the exhibition most of the day. Since we both love architecture, we both explored in detail about the models kept in the Architectural Exhibition. I met so many famous architects and with Parth, I was able to speak with them easily. I was a little surprised to know that Parth knew them and had worked with them before.

All these seven days, he didn't leave me alone. He was beside me almost 24*7. The girls from our class walked towards him in the exhibition and flirted with him openly, trying to get close with him, wearing all slutty dresses. But he kept a cold voice whenever someone approached him, warming my heart for some unknown reason. The most annoying one was Erica. She ignored me all the time when she tried to speak with him. But Parth, who felt offended by it, hugged my waist and pulled me closer to him.

"Are you tired? ",he asked softly with his eyes filled with warmth, affection, care and love.

I nodded my head, unable to speak a word as my mind and heart was entirely enticed by him.

I then looked at Erica to see her throwing daggers at me with her angry, jealous eyes.

I ignored her and walked with Parth towards the hotel room. As soon as we entered the room, Parth maintained his distance and walked towards the balcony leaving me alone in the bedroom. My heart ached when he walked away. What's happening to me? Wasn't you the one who asked him to stay away from you? Then why this sullen, dejected look?

"Why is a beauty alone with no companion? ",I heard a voice, making me come out of my thoughts.

I stared at an unfamiliar face who looked at his late twenties with a firm body and he looked handsome. But not as much as my Parth.

My Parth? Where the heck did that come from? Damn! I am losing my mind now because of him.

"It's not good for a beauty to stay alone, bored. I shall give you company", he said and sat beside me before I could stop him. It was the place where Parth sat before he walked out to attend the call..

"My companion will come soon. So you need not worry about me ",I said with an inner meaning of asking him to get lost.

But he didn't get those words. Or if he understood it, he did a good job of hiding it. Instead he chuckled ordering whiskey to the attendant.

"Cheers ",he hit his cup with mine and gulped it down.

"How about let us familiarize ourselves? ",he asked, making my anger burst out.

Before I could ask him to get the hell out of here, I heard a familiar gaze on my head.

"She is with me ",Parth said coldly, keeping his hands on my shoulders possessively.

Staring at him nervously, he stood up and excused himself.

"Did he make you uncomfortable? ",he asked, concerned.

"No ",I mumbled.

"Do you have any place to visit in your mind? ",he asked. "If so, I could include that for our next week's plan."

He used to ask the same question in so many different ways but my answer was always a no. But he still didn't give up on asking me about it. Why is he being so nice to me? I am feeling guilty for not sharing my love for him. Every time when I tried to express my feelings, the fear I felt before would come into my heart making me stop all the words that were about to burst out.

"Do you have any place in your mind? ",he asked again.

"No ",I whispered.

"Hey Akansha ",I heard a faint voice from a distance.

I turned in that direction to see Erica walking towards me and Parth.

Unbelievable!

How come she called me when Parth was with me? Doesn't she always ignore me as if she didn't see me? Now why is she calling me so sweetly with a plastered smile?

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