Heavy knocking on the door woke me up from my deep slumber of sleep. I twitched my lips in complete displeasure. Rolling my knuckles on my eyes, i sat on on the sofa.

My eyes were still closed when my hand was pulled down a bit harshly "Don't" I snapped open my eyes suddenly getting self conscious and turned towards Mr. Hamdaani. I instantly gasped as i took in his perfectly toned muscled naked self. There was dark glimmer swirling in his eyes. I averted my eyes biting my lips in nervousness.

He threw some bags in my lap muttering in his usual frosty voice "Get ready" with that he left my hand but his intense gaze never left my face. I nodded my head and got up from the sofa under his fierce eyes. Out of habit, i again started rolling my knuckles on my eyes but yet again the angry man beside me pushed down my hand rudely "I said Don't!"

I was a bit startled but hurriedly nodding my head, i literally ran to the bathroom. I took a warm shower wearing the clothes and jewellery which was in the bags.

I wore a red silk saree, blouse was hand embroidered with royal lotus motifs on it. The front and back necklines had deep scoops that added a stunning finishing to the saree. Overall this saree was portraying a dreamlike aesthetic. I pulled my hairs in a bun with some curled strands out from the front and wore red strappy high heels.

I don't really like to do makeup but seemed like i had to, so sighing to myself i applied a bit of foundation, did a single coating of mascara as my eyelashes were naturally very long MashaAllah and last but not the least, applied dark red lipstick.

Satisfied with myself, i applied moisturizer on my hands and walked out of the vanity room. I took a sigh of relief when i didn't saw Mr. Hamdaani in the room but it was short lived because he walked out of his closet room dressed in a black 3 piece Armani suit, his tie was red matching my saree's colour and with rolex watch adorning his wrist, he was looking devilishly handsome.

I was so busy in looking at him that i didn't realized that he was staring dumbstruck at me pausing in his steps all this time. I averted my eyes and started to fold the blanket but failed to see his darkened desire filled gaze.

I folded the blanket and gulping a lump of ball, i walked towards the door under his fervent and passionate gaze. His beautiful green eyes were trailing my every single action that i was started to get worried "Wait!" I instantly stopped in my tracks when i heard his hoarse voice. He instantly cleared his throat muttering to himself "Damn it"

I nervously started fidgeting with my fingers still not turning towards him "Rooh.......Come here" His raspy voice echoed in the room as he ordered me. Rooh? Was he calling me? I slowly turned, walking towards him. I stood infront of him with a decent distance between us still not looking in his eyes. His beautiful eyes always scares me.

Pulling my hand forward, he handed me his red tie. I instantly frowned and looked at his chest. Wasn't he wearing it a few minutes ago? "Tie it" he said taking 3 steps forward completely invading my personal space "Huh"? I was dumbfounded at his words as well as his actions.

Unknown to me, my slightly parted lips, dumbfounded expression and innocence evoked someone's hidden desire "You don't know how to tie it"? He asked a bit impatiently. I averted my eyes away and answered in a low whisper "I k-know" I inwardly calmed myself down and tip toed even in my heels, because he is damn tall.

I slowly started to tie his tie with my shivering hands and loudly gasped when he snaked his hands around my bare waist pulling me slightly closer. I snapped my head up towards him "M-mr H-hamdaani......." I trailed off when his yesterday's pampering kisses flashed across my eyes. I don't know what is he doing or what even he is trying to do? No doubt he was still behaving coldly and rudely but something was different in his behaviour after the pool scene.

"Zaroon! You are going to call me Zaroon infront of everyone" His deep throaty voice against my left ear made the goosebumps rise on my skin "Now tie it quickly, we need to leave" his hold was not harsh or tight but utterly calm against my skin. He was making slow circles on my waist making me lose my mind in his magical touch.

I kept my eyes on the tie and started again to tie it with my shivering hands. I tip toed to fold the collar properly and with much difficulty and with his crazy wandering hands on my waist, i finally completed tying it "I-its d-done"

He nodded but didn't backed off. I gulped nervously and pulled my hands to my chest creating a invisible distance between us. He was still making circles on my waist with his fingers but seemed like he was thinking something hard "M-mr...." I paused midway as i recalled his earlier words but he said to call him by his name infront of others now we are alone.

"M-mr H-hamdaani....." I trailed off when he tightened his hold on my waist slightly "Zaroon!" He said calmly but it came out like an order. Well it's his personality.

I was going to tell him that we are alone right now but my phone rang on the bed. We both swiftly turned to look at the phone as it was placed on the end of bed right where we both were standing. I stiffened under his arms when i saw Dad's contact on the screen. I hissed as he dug his fingers in my waist harshly and pushed me away so hardly that i stumbled back.

I fell on the floor and pain shot up in my right foot as it was twisted in between my fall. Tears started to roll out of my eyes and he walked out of the room slamming the door hard against the wall.

I knew it, he wasn't changed. Nobody can like me ever. I don't deserve any kind of care and love. I clenched my hands in a fist remembering how he was so close to me a minute ago, flashes of his soft kisses came in my view. I wanted to kill myself right now. How can i be so stupid to let him touch me? Ruhena you really have no self respect and self esteem. Don't you?

I slowly stood up from the floor ignoring dad's call. He was behaving differently from yesterday, i thought....maybe just maybe he is giving me a chance, our relationship a chance but i was wrong, so damn wrong. I know i am selfish but i was desperate for love.

I shouldn't have expected anything from him, if anything not love at least. I cleaned my teary face and again went to my vanity room. Doing a re-touch up, i made my way downstairs but halted in my steps when i saw my long time friend Ramish in the hallway.

Shock would be an underestimate word for me right now. What is he doing here? All were present in hallway except Zimal and Husniyah. Mom was hugging Ramish with a beautiful smile on her face. Do they know eachother? I was lost in my thoughts when Ramish nearly yelled my name running towards me "Ruhi!"? I was instantly engulfed in a bear hug. I slightly hissed in pain as i stumbled back and pain in my foot shot up "What are you doing here"? He asked shocked to the core.

"What are you doing here"? I asked placing my hand on his shoulder to distance myself with him. He pulled away a bit and just as he was going to say anything, i was pulled away from him by force.

I clenched my eyes shut as my foot felt like it will fell apart any second. Soon a familiar scent wafted through my nostrils and a hand slid across my bare waist. Calming myself inwardly i opened my eyes and saw Ramish's glaring expression. He was glaring towards Mr. Hamdaani "Care to explain Zaroon"? Ramish asked gritting his teeth in anger.

"She is my wife. The person who need to explain is you. How do you both know eachother"? His voice was surprisingly calm but the hidden threat in it was very evident. Mom came towards us sensing the change in environment. Both men were glaring in eachother's soul.

She put a hand on Ramish's shoulder to calm him down and politely asked him "How do you know Ruhi"? Ramish took a deep breath and turned towards Mom "She was my junior in university Mom. My best friend!" Mom nodded slowly.

Mom? They both are brothers?

"Ruhi you didn't told me about your marriage. Don't you take me even as your friend"? Ramish asked in a choked tone. With my guilty conscious, i could only avert my eyes down "I am sorry. I got married only last week, i wanted to tell you but didn't knew how to" I apologized in a mere whisper.

"Did Alizey and Enzo know"? He questioned again and i slowly shooked my head replying him softly "No....No one knows" with every passing second, his hold on my waist was getting tightened. I formed my lips in a thin line suppressing the pain in my foot as well as in my waist.

"We need to talk" Ramish said directing his words to Mr. Hamdaani "We are leaving" Mr. Hamdaani's usual cold voice resounded in the hallway as his fingers dig deep in my skin. I immediately placed my hand on his hand not taking his fierce hold anymore. He instantly loosened his hold on my waist but not for once pulled his hand back.

"I suggest, go talk it out both of you" Mom suggested but from her tone anyone could tell, she was angry at both of them. Both men looked towards Mom and sighing to themselves, they nodded at eachother.

I inwardly took a sigh of relief when he left my waist and turned to go upstairs before giving me a deep glance. Both went up and i turned towards Mom.

Mom passed me sweet smile and held my hand softly pulling me towards sofa "Leave those two. They both are stupid" A soft giggle left my mouth hearing her words. They both were the most well known and feared figures in business world and here they are roasted by their own mother mercilessly.

"Did Bunny told you where you are going with him"? She asked politely as we both sat down on the sofa side by side. Bunny as in Mr. Hamdaani? I arched my eyebrows in quite a shock "Bunny..."? I mumbled and Mom chuckled as she voiced out "Don't judge him at his now 'stay away face' because he was really cute like a little bunny in his childhood" Bunny doesn't suit Mr. Hamdaani. Bunnies are really cute and sweet but him.... I sighed.

I shooked my head negatively at her earlier question and mumbled slowly "No he didn't told me anything" Mom sighed shooking her head in disappointment "You both are going to Junagarh, a peninsula kingdom which is ruled by Hamdaanis for centuries now. Previously Yuhaan, Zaroon's Dad was the king but he passed down his throne to Zaroon a year back. Yuhaan was handling the things but after his accident, each and every responsibility is bent upon Zaroon's shoulder again......"

It was hard to digest that they are not just into business but a freaking Royalty. Mom continued "I know your marriage and relationship with Zaroon is different from the usual couples. I know Zaroon very well, if i am quiet then it means i am giving him time to think it clearly but i want you to know that the day you will feel, you failed to gain his affection and you are wasting your time and life on him then you can leave my Dear but only on one condition that you have to try first. I know his anger issues, he can be very rude and harsh sometimes, so you don't have to put up with him all the time. You show him that he can't always boss you around. Relationships are built upon equality, respect and trust, love comes after these. If he can't give you the first three then he don't deserve you"

For the first time, I knew how it felt to have a mother. By now, i was crying and instantly hugged her. She was the first person who talked to me with so much love and care. All the mental and physical torture i felt from the last week poured out of my eyes in form of tears "T-thank you Mom. Thank You so much" With that i tightened my arms around her neck.

She let me cried for sometime and then cleaned my teary face softly "My beautiful daughter doesn't look beautiful while crying" I passed her a smile and cleaned my corners of eyes with my fingers.

"I must warn you Ruhi. When you go to Junagarh, whatever the problem or situation you got in, trust nobody except Zaroon and if by any chance you can't reach out to Zaroon then call me, Zimal or Ramish. Okay"? Mom said with so much seriousness that i started to feel scared. I nodded my head and heard steps noise. I turned and saw both of them coming down.

"Let's go" Mr. Hamdaani's expressions were utterly dark as he spoke grimly. We both too stood up as Mr. Hamdaani hugged Mom "Keep her safe Bunny" Mom said more like ordered him and he turned towards me. I averted my eyes down nervously as he held my hand slightly nodding at Mom and pulling me to stand beside him.

Ramish walked towards me and stood infront of us "If any problem arises and Zaroon couldn't be in your reach then please do try to contact any of us" With that he pulled me in a side hug "It's been long, we last met and i didn't expected we would meet like this but anyway let bygones be bygones. Let's start a refresh" I nodded with a smile.

He pulled away and turned towards Mr. Hamdaani who seemed pissed off for some reason. Well he is always in irritable mood "Don't forget what i said" Ramish said with a serious expression while Mr. Hamdaani only uttered two words which seemed that hell will break loose "Will see!"

We bid our goodbyes as Mr. Hamdaani literally dragged me out holding my hand in a firm grip.