" No matter how far you Run away from the Reality, it's not gonna change... Ever....

So, Instead of Running, the best way is to face it.

So, Get Up & Fight..... AVOIDING AIN'T HELP...."

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AHANA'S POV

" Ahana.... I am extremely sorry...
This shouldn't have happened..."

I wish it wasn't true. I wish I didn't hear those words. They were like daggers piercing my heart. I still couldn't believe it. A wonderful morning turned into a nightmare.

I felt Ansh's weigh lift up from the bed as he went in for a shower. I heard the water gushing and so were my tears. My eyes were already wet. I covered myself entirely in the blanket. I don't want Ansh to see me crying. But... Did he really said those words. Why?? What happened all of sudden?

I-I thought he asked me to TRUST HIM... Last night.

A while later I heard the door close and I looked around. He went. He abandoned me once again, like always. He asked me to trust him and all he did this morning was to break it.
I thought it was the best thing that happened to me.

Good thing I didn't readily believe him. I need to forget all this that happened and act normally. He won't even understand that something happened between us.

Ansh Richand.... You ll see that now that you have messed with a wrong person. You can't hurt unless I let you.

I went downstairs and Sara informed me that Ansh already left. As expected.

I too had a quick breakfast. I was starving. I reached the office building at around 10. I was two hours late.

When I got off the lift I saw Ansh standing in the corridor. One hand in his pocket and a glass of coffee in the other. He was in his blackish blue trousers and a light cream shirt along with a blazer.

He was busy discussing his schedule with Jen. I stood still watching him intently. He rubbed his forehead with his fingers and turned. His usual habit followed by moving his hand through his hair. His eyes meeting mine. Soon he turned his head away saying something to Jen and walked towards his cabin.

" Ansh...... Ansh... Wait!!!"
I called him from behind, literally running now. But he didn't pay any heed and dashed in his office.

" Mam...."

" Jen... Later. I want to speak to Ansh. It's urgent."

" Actually, sir has an important conference meeting online with the Swiss dealers. He said anything urgent can also wait."

" Oh!! Okay... Fine..."

I almost forgot about it. It was indeed important. Saved!!

Saying so I returned to my cabin.
So, he is avoiding me now. Wow!!
Can't he act a bit mature at this point of time. He is still a kid.

The entire day went without much happening. I stayed in my cabin doing some work and then watching a movie. There wasn't much to do in the office now a days. So I invested some more time in investing about Zara. But I didn't get any lead further.

It's true, ' You can't find a person who doesn't needs to be found.'

And Also, You can't work out a relationship alone.... It has to be done from both the ends.

I called Jaai a couple of times but there was no answer. I wonder where did he vanish. There isn't a day when he ignores my call.

Why was everyone around me making me crazy.
Ansh, Jaai... Both the guys are getting on my nerves. After trying for multiple times I gave up. Maybe he wanted some privacy.

After 8, finally I locked my cabinet and Jen locked the cabin. She said that Ansh was still in his cabin. He too didn't leave that place the entire day.

I took slow steps towards his cabin, my mind was in a debate whether I should knock or not. Should I speak to him directly or should I leave it.

Finally I decided I have to act more mature. I didn't knock. I just dashed in. Ansh was behind his laptop. He didn't even look up.

" Ansh... I want to....."

" Ahana.... Not now. I am busy..."

" It's impor........"

But before I could complete myself he got up and left the cabin, abandoning me once again. It's his habit now.

He didn't even look back once. Not once did he reach out for me.

Enough now!! Now I was upset and angry. He can't do this to me.
I left the the office and went straight home. I was starving and had a good dinner. Later I did a  Facetime call to Ma. She was enjoying herself. I had a give her a blunt response when she asked about Ansh. I said he was in his study. Sometimes circumstances turn you a fantastic liar.

Ansh would rarely stay at home anyways. And I am sure he ain't coming home tonight. I didn't even wait for him. I crawled up in the huge bed on which I slept alone.

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ANSH'S POV

OH! GOD!!
Only I know, How am I avoiding Ahana..... It's difficult. It's worst of all cases.
But I don't understand why does she wanna talk to me. I saw her from the corner of my eyes. She was in a shade of orange coral bell sleeve top and tailored pattern pants. Looking as stylish as possible.

But Alas!!! I can't face her. After what I did, I don't want to hear her say that she regretted all of that. I ll die of the guilt. It was a very special thing for me.

I am avoiding her since morning and by coming in front of me she is making the task even more difficult.

I don't know what she wants to talk now. I just hope she doesn't say what I am thinking. As soon as she entered the cabin I already had beads of sweat on my forehead. Somehow I avoided her glaze and got up. I quickly grabbed the car keys and left. It's weird but I didn't have any choice.

I wasn't aware where I was heading to but somewhere far away from the stare of those brown orbs and dimples. To lessen the guilt I ll have to work hard.

After driving like a mad person I stopped at a small local inn on the outskirts of city. It's out of question that I am going back to the house. Ahana must be waiting for me there. I switch my cell off and slept in a room I rented for the night. Although sleep was difficult to come over.

***

It's been more than a week now. I have not switched my cell no for more than a week. I left the city next day itself. I felt blessed that I was having a car. I am now wondering like a lost wandered.  Not at all aware where to go. I haven't gone to office or have once looked at my emails. I know I am acting a bit irresponsible now. I don't know a thing what is going on in the office.

I don't even know the date. I had my car with me. I was lucky to have a credit card along with me.

" Sir, how much?"
I was in a petrol pump to fill petrol in my car.

" Tank Full Please..."

He was filling the tank when my eyes fell on the calendar. It's been almost 7 and half months and we are married. It's August and it's raining cats and dogs. And it's been two weeks I haven't gone home. Seriously how fast time travels. I didn't realise that from the last two damn weeks all I did was to roam around like a mad man in the outskirts, around the forests and watch couples enjoying themselves in isolation. And embracing each other on the beach under the sunset.
Seriously, I was never such a person.

" Sir, It's 1600 Rupees..."

I paid for the petrol using my credit card. I also realised that I have grown a beard now. It was itching now. I don't like it but seriously was I so lost in the last 14 days to not have realised all this. Where was I and What did I do in these days....
What I have made of myself.

God.... How could I do that... I have abandoned not only Ahana alone but even my responsibilities towards her and the company. All I did was to roam from one place to other and then drink.

How can I be such a coward. I switched my cell on. As soon as switched it, it was filled with notifications.

294 missed calls. Some from Ahana, some from Mir and some from the Office. I even had some from Dad. Then I remembered that it's one month already and they ll be back in a month. But the weird part of all was that Ahana's missed call stopped 4 days back. I had only Mir's, Dad's and Jen's calls. Why did she stop calling me?

Did she give up on me already?

But why am I thinking like this? After what I have done she has all the rights to do so.

I saw a saloon nearby. I went and had a hair cut and a clean shave. After that I brought a new suit from Raymonds and then headed straight to the office. I was only on some casuals that I had brought from some local store. I was glad that I was smelling good after all.

When I entered the building everyone was a bit taken back. A few whispers and hushed sound fell in my ears.

" What.... This is the reaction that you give to your boss." I shouted.

" Morning sir...." Everyone replied in unison. Of course they must be surprised.

I went towards my cabin and I saw Jen was busy in assigning some work.

" Jen... I want all the reports about what happened in the last 2 weeks.... "

" S-Sir....... "
She looked surprised.

" No... Questions please.... And Jen.... "

" Y-Yes... Sir...."

" One Strong Coffee Please...."

Saying so I dashed inside my cabin through the glares of the employees. After all their irresponsible boss finally showed up.

Surprisingly, there weren't any plies of files as I had expected. I thought I would be having a tons of pending work to do.

" May I come in..."

" Yeah! Jen.... There aren't pending files. I wasn't there for 14 days. Normally if I don't come for a day there is a lot to do. '' I asked moving my hand through my hair.

'' Well, Ahana mam took care of your work. She said you went for a vacation so she handled all of it."

Saying do she left keeping the coffee on my desk. I was so angry now. What a person she is....
I seriously can't understand her. I can't even remove her from my system.

With a shift of my hand I pushed the coffee away. The mug crashed on the floor spoiling my expensive Belgium Carpet.

I missed her coffee....

" Ansh!!! What the hell!!! Was that.... Have you gone mad?"

" Mir... What are you doing here?"

" Shouldn't I ask you this question? Where were you buddy? You have driven all of us crazy."

" Hmmm.. I was on a vacation."
I said not looking at his face. Repeating what Jen told me. Ahana must have said it to everyone I suppose.

" Ansh... Stop avoiding my glaze. It was a good thing that Ahana managed everything perfectly. She didn't even bother me by informing that you ran away..... "

I looked at him suddenly when he said that I ran away. Anyways It was correct... I did run away.

" I called her to help me with Piya's nursery since you weren't reachable. And like always she was a sweetheart in your absence. She even managed the Media. Or else, have you realised if they knew you have vanished they would have all the sorts of stories to tell. And then Uncle would have to come at once. Have you considered it for once? "

Now I was actually considering the situation. I did not think at once about all these consequences. If Dad had come to knew then.....

" Then.... " I asked.

" Then what... We surprised Piya without you. Ahana had to give so many bullshit reasons to Uncle and her Dad about you. I just wish they believe her. But seriously Ansh... Tell me... Where were you?"

" Let it be now.... I am busy.... "

" Yeah... Busy to do nothing. Ahana has done all your pending work. She worked day and night here to complete it. And you being  irresponsible..... "

Oh God..... Have I really messed up things to such an extent. It's frustrating that I don't even have any work to do now. I can't even busy myself here.

But Where the Hell is Ahana... I didn't see here since so many days.
My heart craves for her. Her sweet smile with the dimples.

I looked towards her cabin but it looked empty.

" If you are searching for her and she isn't here." Mir answered.

" Hmmm.. I am not...." I said confidently.

" Stop lying to yourself at least."
Saying so he was about to leave.

" Mir... Where are going?"

" Since.. You are back home. Safe and sound I too have a house and a wife to be taken care of..."

" Oh!! How is Piya.?? "

" Thanks for asking. She is fine. We are due in next month. "

" Oh!! That's great....."
But he didn't even wait for me to complete myself.

Have I really broken so many hearts.

Technically I didn't have any work to do. I just went through the records of what happened in my absence and they were magnificent.

The company did fine and Ahana did manage everything in my absence. But where was she now?

I even called Dad and had a small chat with him. He really sounded worried but then everything was fine. I said I was busy and he believed it. I was getting a bit impatient now.

I decided to go home. Maybe Ahana was there resting.
I left taking my laptop with me.

When I reached home, I was surprised that it was locked. I opened with my set of keys. Everything was pitch dark. I was getting a bit tensed now. It's only 10. Ahana never slept so early.

I went towards the bedroom just hoping that she is there waiting for me. Or maybe peacefully sleeping.

But as soon as I entered I was filled with disappointment. There was no one. The bed was neatly done without any wrinkles as if no one slept since ages.

I called Sara.

" Sara??"

" Ansh Sir... Finally you came home. I have cooked your food. If you want anything I ll come right away."

" No... But how did you know I ll come home today."

" Ahana Mam said."

But how did she know.

" Okay... But do you where is she?"

" She said she had some work and will not be home for some days. "

What....... I am home and she is out for some work. But I don't think there is any work related to the company.

" Sir....."

" Thanks....."

I hung up.

Where did she go? She is a complete mystery. I called her cell but it was switched off.

Was she revenging me or something? I don't know what game we are playing.

I was starving so I had my dinner and went to the bedroom. I could smell Ahana's fragrance. So it means that she was here a few hours ago. Then where did she go?

I laid on the corner of the huge bed, not at all wanting to mess it up. But I couldn't find peace.

Do I miss her? How could I? I am not allowed to.....

Not once in these 15 days I found peace.

***

It's been a week of sleepless nights now. I still have no news from Ahana. I can't believe what game we have got into. Jen said she wasn't aware of where Ahana was.

I wasn't even able to concentrate on my work. How did Ahana managed everything so well in my absence is still a question. I didn't work at all.

Dad and everyone else will be back in a week. They had cut short their vacation by a week. Ma wanted to meet Ahana. She was missing her. But whom will she meet coz Ahana herself is missing.
They were asking about her. They said her cell was switched off and I was the one who had to give reasons this time. It's difficult to convince them. I don't know how Ahana managed.

It's really frustrating to be all alone in such a huge house. I can completely understand how Ahana must be feeling while she was all alone here.

My beard has once again grown. I am avoiding Mir too. I think he knows where is Ahana but they are all troubling me. He repeatedly calls me at his house but I refuse. He knows I am alone. So even I have decided not feel and absence.

I am standing at the Airport to receive Dad, grandad, Ma and my in laws. They are just about to land. It's been more than a week and I don't know where is Ahana. I still haven't made any efforts to check on her.

" Ansh.... Son.... How are you? Where is Ahana?" I saw Ma coming towards me and asking for Ahana.

"Actually we had a meeting. I insisted that I want to pick you all up. So, she stayed back to fill up for me."

She seemed a bit unsatisfied with my answer. I know that she is well aware that Ahana never compromises family for work.

" It's fine. I know you have a lot of work. Anyways we enjoyed a lot. Isn't it Veer? "

" Yeah..... Come on... Let's go home."

We dropped the Sehgal's at their mansion and returned to our house. Grandad retired to his bedroom and when I was about to go to my room dad called me.

" Ansh.... "

" Yes, Dad.... "

" Are you not going to the office? "

" No... Dad... I am tired. I want to rest."

" Where is Ahana?"

Oh!! Shit!!!

" Hmm.... Aaaaa... She is at the office. I told you already."

" Then she better be there. I want to see her in the morning at the breakfast table. You know I miss her coffee terribly. "

Saying so he went away.

Why did I have that weird feeling in my stomach that Dad knew already what was happening here.

I changed into my casuals and jumped on the bed messing the entire fabric. Ahana always made sure it's perfectly done.

But what if something wrong is happening with her? If she is in some problem then.....

I quickly got up from the bed. I can't rest now. I ll have to find her.
If Dad doesn't see her then I ll be gone.... And I am worried like hell now.

Then just one person came in my mind...

Jaai......

He must be aware about Ahana. She would have informed him.
But I don't even have his number.
Oh!!! God... Help me...

I picked up my cell.

" Jen...  Do you have Jaai's number? Is he in Mumbai?"

" Yeah... I ll Whatsapp you. Jaai Sir, came back a week ago from London."

On hearing that I could feel heat on my cheeks. Ahana too is missing from a week.
Did she......... Oh!! Man... No.... This can't be true.

" Send me his address... Right away..... "

I hung up.

I am sure tonight is going to be a long one.
Jaai Mehra... I am coming. If anything happens to Ahana then you just hope that I wasn't her husband.

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AHANA'S Office Outfit

ANSH'S OFFICE OUTFIT

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