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INAYAT'S POV:

Advay bhai and Rhea went out. And I don't know what important discussion they are having that hasn't ended even after an hour. Yes, it has been one hour and they haven't returned yet.

I don't know if they went to get food or to cook because all the food shops and restaurants are literally just fifteen minutes away.

And I've been calling Rhea for the last 30 minutes, but she's not answering her phone, and Advay bhai's phone is off.

I would have been worried about Rhea, but since she's with Advay bhai, I feel she's safe.

But now, in this room, it's just me and Shivansh, and he's been staring at me for the last 30 minutes.

He has his hands on the table, his face resting on his palm, and he's been looking at me since then. I looked at him, and he gave me a smile, but I just rolled my eyes.

I want to hate this man, but if he keeps doing cute things like this, how am I supposed to hate him, God? Frustrated, I groaned and stood up, banging my hand on the table, causing him to stand up too.

I started walking towards the door. It seems now I have to go and find them myself. I started walking towards the door, and I thought Shivansh would stop me, but he didn't. Well, I don't want him to stop me either.

I reached the door and tried to open it. Yes, I tried, but it didn't open. I then pushed the door hard, but still, it didn't open. What the hell, what's wrong with this door? I again gathered all of my energy and tried to push the door, but still, it didn't open.

Getting angry, I hit the door hard and hissed when my hand pained. Then I saw Shivansh quickly coming towards me and grabbed my hands, checking it. He said," Apna gussa darwaze pe kyun nikal rahi hain? Agar abhi darwaza tutt jaata toh? Yeh apka office nahi hai mam." (Why are you taking out your anger on the door? What if the door breaks now? This isn't your office, mam.)

What the hell, I've hurt my hand here, and he's concerned about the door, idiot. He was caressing my hand when I pulled my hand away and went and sat on the chair, holding my head. I'm feeling hungry here, and this door isn't opening either.

I was thinking this when I saw a packet of biscuits and an apple in front of me. I raised my head to see Shivansh eating an apple and passing one to me.

But I ignored his offer and looked away. And he just shrugged his shoulders and kept the apple on the table.

Doesn't he have enough manners to offer food a couple more times? Anyway, may he go to hell. Even if he had asked, I wouldn't have eaten.

He was sitting on the table, scrolling through his phone and eating the apple, while I was sitting beside him on the chair, glaring at him.

Finally, after some time, he noticed me glaring and raised his eyebrow, asking, "What?"

His attitude was very casual, as if getting stuck in the office was normal for him and this infuriated me even more.

I could not control my self and shouted, "What, what? Go and open the door. Don't you realize that the door isn't opening, and we're stuck here that you're acting so casually?"

To which he replied, " Mujhe bhi gussa aata agar mein yahan par akela ya kisi aur ke saath band hota lekin mein toh apke saath band hua hun aur mujhe iss baat ki bahut khushi ho rahi hai." (I'd have been angry too if I were stuck here alone or with someone else, but I'm stuck here with you, and I'm quite happy about that.)

Saying this, he winked at me and smiled. Hearing this, my heartbeat raced. I've known Shivansh for quite some time, but I had never imagined he could talk like this.

But composing myself, I said, "You are useless. I'll have to do everything myself."

I went again and tried to open the door, pushing it as hard as possible, but I got tired, and the door still didn't budge.

It's also very late, and I don't think anyone will be here now, so there's no point in knocking on the door.

I don't know where Rhea and Advay bhai have gone either. Sighing, I leaned on the door and stood there.

Then Shivansh came and tried to push the door two or three times, but it still didn't open.

He said, "Looks like the door is jammed."

So I snapped at him, saying, "I don't want to know the problem; I want a solution."

To which he said, "Solution, yes of course."

Saying this, he started coming near me, and my legs automatically started moving back, but there was no place to go back because I was already near the door.

He came near me, placing his hands on both my sides, trapping me, and then he started singing,  " Hum tum ek kamre mein band hai.. Aur?" (We are locked in a room together... and?)

He was standing so close to me that my heartbeat accelerated. It felt like my heart would jump out of my chest any moment.

I got lost in his eyes, and in the moment and unknowingly whispered, "Aur?" (And?)

Then he came even closer to me. He was so close that I could feel his breath on my face. He also seemed to be lost in the moment. Then he came even closer and said, "Aur?"

And then suddenly, it was like I came back to my senses and realized what I was doing, so I pushed him away.

He stumbled, and his hand hit the edge of the door handle, and he hissed.

He shook his hand a few times in pain. I went near him, held his hand, and saw blood coming out, indicating a deep cut.

I felt really guilty seeing it. I shouldn't have pushed him so hard. Looking at his wound, I whispered an apology.

Listening to me, he said, "Its okay maine apko jo dard diya hai uske saamne toh yeh kuch bhi nahi hai.  I am sorry. Aur wese bhi " (It's okay. Compared to the pain I've caused you, this is nothing. I'm sorry. And besides...)

Saying this, he started singing again, "Tune diya hai jo. Woh dard hi sahi. Tujhse mila hai toh. Inaam hai mera." (The pain you've given, that's the only reward. Since I've met you, that's my prize.)

I looked at him in shock. I don't know what got into him today. I mean, I had never even imagined that Shivansh would sing for me someday, but here it happened twice, and truth be told, he sings so well.

Oh God, again I got lost in his thoughts. I came out of his thoughts and looked down at his hand, which I was still holding, and quickly let go.

Then I stepped back and said, "Treat your wound."

But he shook his head and said, "I don't have a first aid kit."

So I sighed and went near my bag, bringing out a Savlon bottle, a handkerchief, and a band-aid from it.

He looked surprised and said, "Aap yeh sab bag mein hamesha leke ghumti hain? Ya aaj hume chot pahunchane ka hi iraada tha?" (Do you always carry these things in your bag? Or was it your intention to hurt me today?)

To which I retorted, "Mere paas itna waqt nahi hai aapke baare mein sochke barbaad krne ka. Mein hamesha emergency ke liye yeh bag mein rakhti hun. Abb yeh lagao aur bandage karo " (I don't have time to waste thinking about you. I always keep these things in my bag for emergencies. Now apply this and bandage it.)

I gave it to him, but he again denied treating his wound. Now, he was irritating me. I kept my hand on my waist and said, "Why won't you do it?"

So he also kept his hand on his waist and said, " Kyunki chot apne di hai toh dawai bhi aap hi lagayengi." (Because if you've caused the injury, then you should also apply the medicine.)

He said it in the exact same tone I had used. Today, he is giving me shock after shock. He's just behaving completely differently, and it's confusing me so much.

I quickly removed my hand from my waist and stood straight, and then he also did the same.

Then I said,  "Mujhe guilt feel ho raha tha isliye maine dawai dedi abb apko lagana hain toh lagaye warna matt lagaye mujhe fark nahi padta." (I felt guilty, so I gave you the medicine. If you want to apply it, then do it; otherwise, don't. I don't care.)

Saying this, I went and sat on the chair, thinking about what to do now, how to get out of here.

Rhea and Advay bhai still haven't come. I'll scold Rhea tomorrow. I thought angrily. I tried contacting them again, but now both their phones are switched off.

Then I got an idea; I texted Vedant to send someone to open the door. I couldn't call him because it's already very late, and I don't feel comfortable disturbing anyone at night.

But I saw Vedant texted me immediately. Then he also called me, but due to some network problem, his voice was not clear.

He texted me asking if I was okay. I gave him a positive answer, and then he said he would send the watchman to open the door soon, and it will take nearly 5 minutes. I felt a bit relaxed hearing this.

Then I looked at Shivansh; he was still sitting like that on the table, looking at me, blood coming out of his fingers.

I felt really bad seeing it. I looked everywhere else except him to forget about his wound.

But now it was already 15 minutes, and the watchman still hasn't come to open the door. I cannot message Vedant again and again because he is busy. I don't know what to do.

Then I again looked at Shivansh, and he is still in the same position. I sighed, got up from my place, walked to him, held his hand, and started treating him, causing him to smile.

I was wiping off his blood, and he was constantly looking at me with a smile. Then I took the bandage and wrapped it around his fingers.

As I was doing it, I felt him putting my hair strand behind my ears slowly.

His fingers slightly touched my skin, giving me literal goosebumps. I quickly moved back and faced the other side.

Then he jumped from the table, came, and stood near me.

He held my shoulders, turned me towards him, and put his forehead on mine, whispering, "Ina, please, I am sorry. I am so sorry. I was an asshole to behave that way with you. But please trust me, I regret it a lot. I regret everything I did. I want to change for you, Ina, please. I want to give you all the love and respect you deserve. Please forgive me. Just one chance, please."

My eyes were closed the entire time, but then I opened my eyes, and a tear escaped, which he wiped away. But then I pushed him a little away, and he also moved back.

Then I said, "Shivansh, I am fed up with forgiving people. I don't want my heart to break again. I want to trust you, but my heart and mind are not allowing me to trust you. I am afraid of getting hurt."

As I was saying this, I started feeling very weak. I was not able to stand; my legs were giving up. I quickly kept my hands on the table and stood there, taking its support.

Then Shivansh came towards me, held me, and said, "Ina, are you okay? What happened?"

But I just said, "Shivansh, everyone I love breaks my heart, betrays me; first my father, and then you. I can't take it anymore."

Saying this, I blanked out, and the last thing I know is that I fell into Shivansh's arms, and he was calling me.

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ADVAY'S POV:

I called Rhea, and she came with me. Then we quickly locked the door from outside as planned.

We had planned to lock them both inside so that they would get sufficient time to talk and maybe sort things out since Inayat couldn't escape now. And all thanks to Rhea.

Then I looked at Rhea, who was already looking at me, and I asked, "Do you think this will work?"

To which she replied, "I don't know, but let's hope for the best. Whatever has to happen, will happen, so don't worry, and let's wait for Shivansh's signal."

I nodded and texted bhai that we had locked them inside and kept something to eat in the drawer. And we would be outside only, so if anything happens, he can call us, and we would open the door.

Then I also added that it was the only way he could tell his feelings to her, and she cannot run away, so he should use it properly and behave properly.

He saw my message, gave a thumbs up, and replied back with, "Say my thanks to Rhea for the plan."

Okay, so now even bhai knows that if there's ever a plan, it will be Rhea's plan. I chuckled thinking this and looked at Rhea, saying, "Done. I texted bhai."

Then she also showed me a thumbs up, and I smiled. Then I told her to wait here, and I would bring something for us to eat. She nodded, and I went out.

When I came back, I saw Rhea sitting near the door, leaning against it. I sat down beside her and gave her the packet of burger that I had bought.

She quickly said thanks and grabbed the burger and started eating.

She was making so much noise while eating. Thanks to Vedant for making the doors soundproof, or Inayat would have definitely caught us.

I was just looking at her while she was eating. If anyone saw me like this, they would definitely think I was a creep, but I just couldn't stop myself from staring at her.

She was eating like a kid, spilling some on the floor. She's a messy eater, but she's cute.

I smiled thinking about it. Then she suddenly looked at me with her mouth puffed up due to the food and raised her eyebrows, questioning me.

I snapped out of my thoughts and shook my head, saying nothing.

She had some cheese stuck at the corner of her lips, so I gestured to her about it, but she looked at me confused.

So I took my thumb and slowly wiped the cheese from her lips. She gulped down her food, looking into my eyes and then at my thumb.

I don't know what got into me, but I took my hand near my mouth and licked the cheese, looking straight into her eyes, and her face turned red. She was blushing. Very much blushing.

But suddenly, we flinched and came back to our senses when we heard the banging voice of the door.

Then we moved a little away from each other and looked at the door.

Inayat was banging and pushing the door at such a rate that it would break soon.

So Rhea and I leaned back against the door and pushed ourselves more towards it, opposing Inayat's force.

After some time, Inayat stopped her efforts, and we released a breath that we didn't know we were holding.

Then we looked at each other and burst out laughing at the situation.

I was laughing like this after so much time, and all the credit goes to Rhea. I looked at her, and she was looking at me, smiling.

I asked her what, but she shook her head and gestured for me to eat. Then we continued to eat.

After completing our food, we were just talking about various things like business, family, and my siblings.

She said that her parents live in Australia, and they are very supportive of whatever she does and she is a single child.

The  she  said that she knows Inayat since childhood and they are like soul sisters. I felt very happy listening to all this about her.

Like this, we continued talking, and we didn't even know how time passed. But I was feeling very happy talking to her.

She is so full of life and takes every situation positively. I just forgot about all my problems talking to her.

Then I saw her yawning, and her eyes said that she was very sleepy.

I was about to tell her to go home and rest, and I would handle everything here, but before that, we saw the watchman walking towards us.

Looking at him, we looked at each other in a horrified expression. Then she asked me, "Oh shit, now what will we do?"

But then I told her that I would handle it, and I got up and went near the watchman, trying to distract him.

He said that Vedant told him about the situation, so I assured him that we had already opened the door, and now everything was okay.

He was looking at me with doubtful eyes, but then didn't say anything and went from there.

When I went back, I saw Rhea sleeping, her head rested on the door, and it was falling side to side.

So I went near her, rested her head on my shoulder, and leaned back, closing my eyes. Being with her feels so good.

Thinking this, I had just closed my eyes when the banging on the door disturbed us.

We again thought it was Inayat, but then my other phone started ringing, and it was bhai.

I told this to Rhea, and then we both stood up and opened the door.

But after that, seeing bhai so worried, we were shocked, and then what he said made us more tense.

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