Raghav's POV:

I was happy with the presentation I gave to Vikrant. It took me total 2 hours to finalize the deal and I was extremely happy that he agreed to collaborate.

It was a huge success for BER Group as we will be able to now deliver the project to Hawai Group within the confined time span. I smiled and shook my hand with Vikrant while Vikrant walked out of the conference room towards Vikrant's cabin.

He swung open the door and I saw Siya sitting in his cabin browsing through her phone. While Vikrant asked me to take a seat. It was almost evening and Vikrant requested me and Siya to join a office party he had organized to celebrate Christmas.

I was quite happy today and I happily agreed while Siya taunted saying

"So you decided to work with his startup company Vikrant ? I mean think again he may not be capable to fulfill your demands... Specially money!!!"

To which I shot a look to Siya although what she said burnt my insides , Bela Mam's words revolved round my head... There is something so pure in her eyes.

So this time I decided to take it cool and smiled and next minute I took her hand right hand in both my hands and said looking into her eyes

"Dont worry Siya, if you are with me I will cross every hurdle in life!!! I promise" The last two words were literally a whisper...

While I saw her eyes suddenly brimming and grow bigger as saucers.

She swallowed a lump in her throat. While i noticed little tears in her eyes this time...

So every time she hurts me it hurts her too!!! She blinked continuously and swatted my hands...

"Guys my office party begins by 7... And I think you both must change... Why dont you both just get ready by 7 and I will pick you both... Trust me Bangalore is the best from Christmas to New year. You guys have visited Bangalore during its best times...And nothing on earth better than Namma (our in kannada) Bengaluru night life!!! " he said proudly....

While i averted my gazed from Siya to Vikrant. And thought for a while...It will be great to talk to Siya tonight. I need to know what is this.

While Siya said... "Ummm...No Vikrant... I avoid public gatherings ..."

To which Vikrant said  "Siya come on, its one of the best open terrace pubs in Bangalore. Please agree na.. Its the first time you visited Bangalore. Come on... "

She looked hesitant, I dont know why... she looked worried too.

Nodding his head finally Vikrant said...

"Fine then Raghav... atleast you join us... its going to be a great party.."

Me alone!!! What will I do... I was about to say a NO while Siya said "We will be ready at 7 Vikrant..."

I couldnt stop laughing... She doesnt want me to go alone anywhere... At times I wonder if I am her husband or her son.

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I dressed up in a casual grey tshirt while I was still waiting for Siya as it was already 5 minutes left to 7pm. Vikrant had already arrived but Siya was still not ready...

I thought of finally dial her number but thats when I finally saw her coming and I froze.

She looked so sexy in her straight hair all white short business like dress.

My eyes refused to blink while my mouth opened wide like a fish.... She passed me a glare and quickly went and sat next to Vikrant on the passenger seat.

"Vikrant you are my date tonight!!!" she said and I was shocked...

What the?? I mean... did she forget I am here...

Vikrant laughed and said.. "Well I am both of yours date tonight buddies..." and I took the backseat and soon Vikrant started driving

In no time we were at a posh high rise hotel.. The party was organized in open terrace and looked fabulous

The party was organized both in open space as well the crowded area where the dancing was happening. Me and Siya we both avoided crowded locations even then today she was insisting to sit inside rather than open space.

It was strange. She looked really bothered and worried. I was wondering why is she acting this wierd.

While Vikrant offered us drinks.. We ordered a iced mocha for her and a blue frappe for me.

But she was really acting wierd today. Before having her ice mocha she quickly picked the blue frappe and said "I want to taste it!!!"

 I looked at her is she alright??? She calls blue frappe as a petrol and today she is drinking it?? That too avoiding iced mocha?? Woahhh!!!

Vikrant was looking at us giving cute looks and said "She is a child man Raghav... how do you tolerate her?"

I smiled and kept looking at her... Indeed while taking a mouth full of blue frappe she looked like a baby itself.

While next Vikrant asked what do we need for food she said... "Ohhh I guess I and Raghav will share a pizza... and a pasta probably"

Has she hit her head somewhere??? She didnt even ask me... She ordered junk!!! To add on she ordered Pizza and Pasta!!! She hates them both!
I still remember she telling those are two foods she has eaten maximum in UK and hates even the smell of it and now she wants to eat this and that too share with me???

While pizza arrived she was the first one to binge on, when I went to take a bit of pasta.. she didnt let me do that also.. Is she PMS'ing??? Why is she eating like this?? And then she doesnt let me eat the morsel too.

She dragged me on the dance floor and started dancing with me...

She  made me place her hands voluntarily on her waist and started dancing close to me...

My breath hitched looking at her this close...

I loved her presence next to me.. But then she was the one who called Vikrant her date and ever since we are here all she did was stick to me...

What is it?

In next few minutes she pushed me away and went back to eat our food which Vikrant was enjoying sitting on the table...

The entire evening went quite well. I honestly enjoyed every bit of it.

While post the function Vikrant drived us back to hotel. While again Siya started behaving strange...

"Raghav you go to your room,...I need to spend some me-time with Vikrant... "

I looked at her in disbelief... What the hell is wrong with her???

Few minutes back she was getting all cozy with me and now she??? What the hell???

I was fuming!!! Its impossible top understand her. I was hurt... AGAIN!!!

I was so angry that I slammed the door on her face!!!

Vikrant's POV:

Raghav looked so upset suddenly. I know he still feels a little discomfort if I am a bit closer to Siya. I dont know its the typical "husband" mode on for Raghav!!!

I had noticed him seething through anger in their reception party too.

But Siya's nature was not something that was justified to me..

She was looking lost.. different... She wasnt her usual self.

I walked away with her ..I stopped her and asked

"Wait Siya !!! What was that???"

I mean dont think I didnt noticed you and Raghav are having issues and I can see it and sense it too. You are purposely pushing him away.

Infact just for your sake I agreed to take up the project for BER Group for the  Hawain company. You know very well we dont outsource! This time I am doing it only for your sake and not just that I know the Hawain Group Project came to Raghav's company in mere two months of time because

D/O Vishal Malhotra offered Hwain Group a major offer worth 150 billion dollars worth Fresh Pearl export to the one and only Malhotra's and Malhotra's jewellery collection for next 4 years, An extended contract already!!! Interesting!!!

But now Siya

I want everything!

Why are you doing this? Turning a red robin hood and a bitch at the same time!!!

And if I wont know the truth believe me Siya I will go and tell Raghav clearly that you are behin Hawain Project deal as well as my company accepting the deal everything!

So Siya just truth!!!'

Next second she lifted her face up... Her eyes were filled with tears...

She didnt reply me... instead started texting ... I was confused...

And started walking away...

"I am been tracked everywhere... I cant trust a place here... "

I was worried now... I thought for a while and told her

"Come to open dining space of this hotel, there is so much crowd... no one can figure out!!!"

I went to the backyard of the hotel and there was a whole crowd and I took a seat silently while in sometime Siya joined me...

I looked at her and asked...

"What is all this??? What are you doing?? I can clearly see the tension between you both!!! See Siya I know I am not your best friend... you need not trust me to tell all this ...But let me tell you Vishal Uncle is like family to me...My dad really respected him... I cant see his daughter screw her life like this!!! Why is all this happening///

Just tell me the truth else I will have to tell whatever I know to Raghav!!!"

While I saw her brimming eyes and she said...

"Its for him... Everything is for him.. For his safety... Because He is everything!!!"

And I saw she was going to break into tears...

This was going to worsen...

I knew we cant talk here...

I consoled her and took her in my arms.. And thought for a while...

And made her sit in my car and drived back to my office.

Took her to my cabin.

My cabin was sound proof. I switched off every cc tv camera and made her sit...

"If you think you are been monitored let me tell you you are in Vikrant Chadda's den. You are safe here.. Nothing will monitor you.. Its heart to heart talk...

Come on Siya pour out!!! I am all ears..."