*Jiya Pov*  “Are you going to dance at the ball?” I heard Mr.Mehra asking, and I sighed. “No, Mr.Mehra!” I replied and continued to do the work. “Well, too bad because you are going to be my partner and we both are going to dance.” He said and I glanced up with a frown, and he smiled at me. “You can’t make me.” I mumbled.  “I already added your name in the bowl where we added everyone’s names. We will be partners, and we are going to dance.” He said. I stopped myself from hitting my head thinking why did I even come with that idea for this bash? I excused myself and left the office room to move downstairs. There I saw Kaka and Kaki talking to each other. “You both feel bad regarding the act you did right?” I asked, and they both jumped from their place. &l

*Ajay Mehra Pov*  When I heard Ms.Rose words I can’t believe what she is even saying, but then I glanced at Jiya and saw her pale face. “How did she get to know?” Mom mumbled to herself while Mr.Raj saved the situation, and everyone started leaving. “What are you saying, Mom?” I asked her. “Is it true? Poor her.” Dad said, and I can see sadness on his face. I was about to walk towards her, but Mom held my hand tightly in her hold. I glanced at her, but she shook her head. I turned and gazed at Jiya, who is still staring ahead. When everyone left, I started walking, but Mom stopped me again. I heard Raj speaking to her. I held her hand and said, “Let me go!” “No! She didn’t want you to know, and I don’t know why. You cannot upset her by asking anything.” She said in a stern v

*Jiya Pov*  I sat on the bed in my new flat and stared at the wall. I glanced around and saw that the room is even smaller than the one in Mumbai. I closed my eyes and leaned on the headboard feeling tired of everything. I never wanted anyone to know about this except Dad, but Mrs.Joshna got to know and then that Rose and now everyone. My parents are busy in having a chat with Raj. He is being such a good friend. My parents need that distraction for now until I pull my thoughts into the right way. “I hate you so much that I wish you are dead”. How can I even say the words like that? Death is not a small thing. It destroys a family within seconds. I closed my eyes scolding myself. I saw how B’s death affected everyone. It is her death, which caused him to take all these steps. I rubbed the new mark I made on my wrist and hissed feeling th

*Ajay Mehra Pov*  “You will be really fine, right?” Mom asked for the millionth time. “I will be, Mom.” I replied, smiling at her when the car stopped in front of the apartment. “Are you sure about this?” She asked again. “Mom! It’s been ten days since I got shot. Don’t worry about me.” I replied and got outside the car, but didn’t let the pain show on my face. “Well let’s go inside. They must be waiting.” Dad said and we three started walking inside. “You are killing me with surprise. What do you have with which she will accept for you to stay here?” Mom asked again. “Knock the door, Dad.” I said, ignoring her question. “What are you doing here?” That’s what she asked opening the door. “Jiya! Don’t tal

*Ajay Mehra Pov*  “Finally!” I mumbled, walking outside the hospital. Now I am completely fine and the doctor said I am good, but just need to continue taking few tablets. I am happy now, but I don’t have anything to blackmail her. I know it is wrong, but at least she is having complete food at all times during this past week. I walked back to our flat and made a decision to rest a little before she returns from the office. From tomorrow onwards, I have to go back to the office and for the first time in my life, I don’t want to. I woke up hearing the front door opening. I sat up and yawned, looking at the time, and heard her speaking to someone. “Raj! I was busy, and that is why I didn’t pick your call.” She said, and I frowned. Why am I frowning? That is what it is going to be right. She is going to meet an amazing guy an