Shakshi's Pov

I felt ashammed. I don't know why. I shouldn't have been here. But I'm not complaining, his care was amazing! I couldn't remember everything from the night. Yet, I can still sense his warmth, his comfort around me. He makes me feel safe.

I like him. But I'm not that ready to show the world that I was committed to him. Literally, I just don't have the courage to accept him. I might not survive another heart break. 'People are same and they just change', this is what my life taught me.

And to the most I never expect Dr. Sharath to see me here and to the top, in his dress! What would he think about me?

"Don't stress yourself, Shakshi. He won't get you wrong!" Pratvik popped me out from my thoughts. Like he able to read my mind. He passed over me brushing my shoulder. It sends spark down! New feeling? What? Am I in love?

"He will." I slammed.

I expected him to deny or say something. But there was a little silence. Where did he went?

Suddenly I felt a towel wrapping over my head. With his strong arms, he gently started drying my wet hair. My face was now like a red hot iron! Embrassed?

"I- I can do that myself."

He didn't stop. His typical self!

"Stop!" I let out a breathe.

"Don't!"

"I do what I like. And its my hair, I'll dry it myself." I tried to seek dominance.

"Everything about you is all mine. Now quite!"

"No!" My attempt of stoping his action by grabbing the towel from him ends in pulling and falling with him to the floor on my back. I should have just let him do his job!

He fasten his arms snaking around my waist and back of my head trying to cause less damage. But in this process, he forgot to balance himself and let all his weight fall on me! Does he rented his brain?

"Aaarrghhh"

"Damn! Shakshi!" he just lifted his body from me and looking down at me. His elbows on either side of me,  trapping me, supported his body!

His eyes looking at my widened eyes glaring at him. His warm breathe was fanning out at my cheek making my skin even hotter. His face was too close to my face. I satisfactorily took this moment to picture his every detail. His pupil getting darker. His eyes hungrily looking at my lips then to my eyes. Push him away Shakshi! Push him! I- I can't!!

He tilted his head slightly and brought his face closer reducing the small gap. He already kissed me once, I mean, forced! I didn't like that, but now I secretly wished for it. You should be ashammed for this only, girl!

I thought he would slam his lips against me just like before. But to my surprise, he looked at me again. Straight into my eyes! Was he asking for my permission? Who? Mr. Arrogant? Somebody please tell me that its not a dream!

He was still looking in my eyes! God! I'm happy that he got his manners, but not right now! Actually this is more embrassing! Just do it please!

After I realized that he won't go any further without my response, I just mouthed him 'What', my mouth was all dry!

'Ask' he mouthed imitating me and smirked!

No! No! No! I was wrong! He will never learn his manners. Do he want me to beg him for a kiss? Heartless! A war is going inside my head whether to ask him or slap him for ruining the moment! Finally, my ego won! I rolled my eyes and tried to push him away.

"So stubborn!huh?" chukkling he rubbed my nose with his nose.

"Which made me fall for you sweetpie!" his lips were just brushing mine!

Butterflies started to fly in my stomach. I closed my eyes waiting for him.

"Sorry to distur..." the door flew open revealing Dr. Sharath. Oh no!

He stood there frozen, his eyes widening at the scene. Perfect embrassement for my life time. I pushed Pratvik and he rolled to his side. I ran into one of his room and closed the door behind me. My heart was pounding hard!

I heard him calling me but I didn't dare to respond him! I covered my face with my hands and sat on the floor with my back pressed against the door.

"What the hell do you want man?" I heard Pratvik yelling at Dr. Sharath. He sounds more irritated than me.

"Sorry doc. I didn't mean to interfere your love making session." he chuckled.

"Shut it already Sharath. Shakshi hates such cheap jokes. And I don't want her to get hurt." he boomed.

Why is this door not a soundproof one? And why didn't he locked the main door in first place?

"Chill bro! I just came to ask you people to join me for lunch!"

"Seriously? Why can't you just call me?"

"I did. You didn't attend it. So I thought you were busy and I just want to know what!" he chuckled again.

"Stay there! I really want to widen that smirk by tearing your mouth!"

What? Are you a demon?! He and his threatenings! But Dr. Sharath deserve it. Pervet!

I heard some running footstep sounds. Are these boys playing? Atlast a loud bang of the door and heard a lock clicking closed! I hear him walking towards my room.

"Shakshi..." He faintly tapped the door.

"He's gone! Open the door. Shakshi?"

"Shakshi?"

"I need to go home!" This is what I came up with!

"For that, you need to open the door!"

I stood and slowly unlock the door. He opened and entered into the room. I just turn around facing my back to him. This is too much for me.

"Shakshi!" he cooed attempting his best not to scare me but it does. Am I afraid of him?

He gently touched my shoulder standing behind me.

"Easy! Its nothing sin to be close with our loved ones! He's just using this opportunity to mock me not you dear!"

"Don't try! I'm already feeling vulnerable." I whimpered.

"Vulnerable? Is it because I kissed or he saw us kissing?" he was all serious now!

"He saw us!" I sighed.

"So you had no problem with me kissing you?" he chuckled.

I turned to face him. Will he ever take anything serious in his life? I just starred at him. Actually throwing daggers at him!

"If so... Let me continue!" he came close to me. I hit on his shoulder and walked past him.

My phone ranged which was in my purse. I didn't take it out since last night. I rushed to check it out. It might be Ari.

But it was... Varun! Pratvik is not going to like this. He was already looking at me. No choice! I took the call.

"Yes Varun!"

Pratvik eyes widened and came to me. He snatched the phone from my hand. I know he is possessive but now he is over reacting!

He opened his mouth to shout at him but hearing something from him, his face frowned! His anger was replaced by a sad face! What's happening?

"When?" he just asked him.

I think, Varun might recognized him and may questioned for his presence with me.

"Yes, I'm Pratvik. Is it a problem now? Just tell me what happened. Where are they now?"

I'm confused. After listening to whatever he said he ended the call abruptly and gave me a sad look.

"Wh - what happened?" I asked him.

"We need to go to the hospital."

"Why? Today is a holiday! Is everything fine?" I panicked.

"Uhmmm... I will tell you on the way. Just come with me."

"You are tensing me. What happened?" I shouted.

"Arica and Stephan encoutered an accident last night!" he said it after a long silence.

"Wh-What? Oh no... A-Ari... Is she fine? A-Are they okay?" tear rolled down my cheeks.

"Ari is fine! Its Stephan..." he dragged the sentence.

"Wh-what happened to him?" My tears bursting out.

He just pulled me into his arms and then I realized my whole body was shaking. He caressed my head and rubbed my back consoling me. I nuzzled into him crying harder! He gripped me tightly to his chest and said...

"He's dead!" his words slapping my heart.

*****
Hi guyzzz....

Hope you all doing great!

How is this chapter?

Please comment and vote this chapter. It really means a lot to me. So.... Please....

Are you enjoying the story?

Any suggestions to improve my writting? It will really help me!

C u in another update!

😘😘😘😘