RUDRANEELThe minute I got out of my car, my eyes fell on Kiara. I saw her and I don't know why, I felt something different, something really different.Her face was dull, with swollen eyes, upset expressions. I felt guilty. I was the one who pulled her into this mess and the condition she is in right now, it's just because of me. I have never been such guilt ridden in my life, but right now, I am and this worries me. She worries me and whatever I am feeling about her, that worries me as well. But I didn't feel the urge to let my worries keep me away from her. I wanted to be near her.I kept on looking at her and then, I don't know why I rushed towards her and caged her in my arms. I hugged her tightly. She needed that hug, I believe that.The moment we hugged, rain poured down over us. The cold droplets of rain sent shivers down my spine and I felt like it was attacking us. I felt protective of her, I wanted to protect her from all the evil demons in the existence forgetting the fact

KIARA"Why would you say that? Why would you say something that you don't mean at all, Rudraneel? How the hell can you promise that you would keep me safe when ninety percent of troubles in my life at this moment is because of Avinash and you," I asked him.For real, I couldn't make out any sense of his words. Why would he say that? Why would he promise to keep me safe and why the hell is he bothered about me? I don't want him in my life. I have never wanted a goon like him in my life."Kiara, listen to me. I know I have done horrible things, but I didn't want to do anything to you and that's why I am asking for forgiveness, please. Please forgive me for I am really sorry," he mumbled.His tone felt like he is guilty of whatever he has done but it doesn't ease my pain. His guilt is not big than my pain.I looked at him and walked towards him. I stood right in front of him and glared at him. "Nice idea. At first, humiliate me publicly and then ask for forgiveness in private. Cool, gre

MILANI pulled the brakes of my bike right in front of the college gate."So, we're here," I spoke and Kiara immediately got out of my bike."Thank you so much, Milan," she muttered as she looked at me."You're most welcome," I smiled. Man, she deserves a good, happy life. Not a life full of troubles.I started my bike and then parked it in the parking lot and walked towards her."Let's go," I saw her standing there, confused."Where?" She asked."College," I winked."Oh hello, you will be kicked out of the campus if you're not a student or a staff," she spoke in a tone that felt like she knows everything.I liked her tone."Oh hello, I am a student of this college," I imitated her tone and answered her."You what?" She was surprised."Yes, I am a student of this college. I am pursuing masters in accountancy," I answered."What? You're a student?" Her mouth went wide open which clearly depicted that she was shocked."You don't trust me?" I once again imitated her expressions and then

MILAN"Yeah, okay," I respond to boss and then noticed boss hanging up the call."Was he Rudraneel?" Kiara asked immediately as I put down the phone."Yeah. He's calling me for work," I tell her."So, you're going?" She asked.I don't know why, but her voice felt like she was hoping for me to stay. But the truth is, even if she wants me to stay, I can't."Yeah," I nodded and looked at her."But, Milan. We were hanging out," she made a sad face."We're hanging out for a month Kiara. And lately, I haven't been focused on my work. If I do that, our business would suffer losses and I can't let that happen. So I have to go," I tell her and stood up to leave."Okay okay. That r Rudraneel had to be a spoilsport," she scoffed making me chuckle."Bye. Take care," I smiled and walked away while she stood there, hoping that I may not go. Well, to be honest, I didn't feel like leaving her and go, but I didn't have any other choice.RUDRANEELI was waiting impatiently for Milan to arrive. The way

KIARAThe next morning, I woke up at my usual time. I got out of the bed and went to Aai's room to check on her for once. As I reached her room, her condition didn't seem good to me, it worried me. "Aai," I immediately went to her and touched her forehead. She had a fever."Oh no," I panicked noticing Aai's condition. She has to be taken to hospital as soon as possible. But how do I manage?I picked up my phone and dialled Milan's number. I was getting impatient and I badly needed my friend at that moment. I was waiting for him to pick me up, but to my surprise, his phone was switched off.Milan's phone is switched off? Is he okay? I don't know why, but I am feeling worried about him. I was getting impatient and worried. I couldn't figure out what to do or how to do it. I looked around thinking for a solution, but it was of no use. I was breaking down and I was breaking down badly. Tears moistened my cheeks as my worries increased more and more. Finally, I dialled the NGO head Rit