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Here's the chapter 3 of DD.
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MALLIKA'S POV

Where's the key? Please, I don't want to die.

I searched for the key in my bag and found it under my foundation. Thank god. I quickly took it out.

I tried to put the key in the lock but failed miserably as I was panic-stricken and my hands were shaking hard. What if he tries to hurt me? What if he kills me right away? What if I don't get to say goodbye to Avu and Henry? I was so lost in my thoughts that the key fell down.

That was it. I lost my shit and fell on my knees crying my heart out. I don't want to die!

I accepted her defeat while looking around and searching for the stalker. But there was no one present there.

I could only hear my heavy breathing as I crouched down against the door. I waited for the person to show up from somewhere and just kill me in one stab. It would be easier and quicker than me running around and fighting for my life.

I clutched my dress tightly when I was unable to breathe anymore. I was too scared to even move and knock on the door. Panic attack. No no no!! Not here.

I spread my arm sideway, grabbing the knob to balance myself as i tried to breath. But it was of no use. It felt like something invisible was stuck in my throat, stopping me from speaking and even breathing.

My shaking arms finally stopped shivering as someone grabbed it softly.

I looked up thinking that it was the stalker only to find those familiar green orbs staring directly in my eyes.

My worry, my fear, everything disappeared when I found a familiar figure in front of me. It was Sumedh.

The fact that someone I know is here calmed me down a bit. But what was he doing here? Is he the one stalking me?

I couldn't even think properly as he pulled me towards himself without uttering a word.

I quickly sat on my knees and hugged him tightly. I am really scared of these stalking things. I need to calm down first. I can't think properly if i am in between a panic attack, i need to be calm. I need to he strong. If he is the one, then I'll beat the shit out of him.

Surprisingly his warmth calmed me down, slowly but it was relaxing. I hugged him tighter in hope that I'll be fine quickly. I hope he's okay with it.

I placed my head on his shoulder and cried my heart out. I am feeling so exhausted right now. Ugh, I can't even cry properly. My whole face is wet, mixed up with sweat and tears. I ruined his t-shirts but it's least of my concerns.

After sometime when I finally have calmed out a bit then only he broke the hug and cupped my cheeks. I looked up to meet his gaze that was filled with concern I guess. But why for me? He doesn't even know me properly.

"What happened?" He asked calmly, yet there was something in his voice that made me shiver. That told me he wasn't behind this.

I explained everything and he looked around, as if he was searching for that stalker, with rage clearly visible on his face.

"You were probably hallucinating. You are tired. Let me clean you up." He said, avoiding my gaze as he cleaned the dust from my arms and face. Why won't he believe me? It was real. Was i really imagining it?

"This never happened before." I said, grabbing his hand, stopping him to talk to me for a second.

"There is a first time of everything, angel." He replied, very convincingly. But still not enough to convince me. I felt that presence. If i was hallucinating, then i wouldn't feel that, right?

He started to collect my clothes and all bags that were all messed up and were spread all across the door way.

Why was he worried about me? But first of all, what was he even doing here?

"I... why are you... what are you doing h-here?" I asked hesitantly while backing up a bit in order to make some appropriate space between us.

If he is the stalker then i need something to attack him with.

"I was just strolling around, nothing special." He bended a little to wipe my tears that have almost dried up. I didn't stop him from doing so. I just stared at him while raising my eyebrows.

"At this time?"

"I personally don't care about time, angel. I can do anything I want and whenever I want." He replied and I noticed his left corner of lips lifted the tiniest bit.

"Angel?" I asked, knowing that he had called me this before.

And I can't deny, it does feel good.

"Yes, angel." This is the first time that someone has ever given me a nickname and I am not disappointed either.

I smiled, feeling stupid that i doubted him. He is such a great guy. He gave me a lift, helped me calm down and even after this i was mistaking him as a stalker. I am so dumb at times.

"So, are you planning to spend the whole day with me on your doorway?" He said while getting up. I looked at his palm that he passed, asking for my permission.

I took his hand and got up as I giggled at his statement. The way he passes those statements with a straight expression always amazes me.

And the way he helped me when I was too scared to even move just by hugging, amazes me too. But i can't always rely on other people.

Siddharth told me so many times that the day i become the person helping me, the day i would be brave enough to face the world. To be honest, i still don't know what he meant. But one thing that i understood was i had to be strong. Not for anyone else, but me.

I looked down and searched for the key that I dropped in fear. When I saw it lying near the pot of aloevera on the right side of the doorway, I quickly grabbed it and opened the door.

I looked over my shoulder at Sumedh and smiled widely at him.

"Do you mind coming inside?" I widened the door as I invited him inside.

"Not at all." He replied with a grin as he followed me. Okay, it's my first time bringing a guy home. I don't mean it in that sense, i mean i don't really have many guy interactions in my life. So sometimes when a guy talks to me, i get extra sweet. I don't want him to think i am rude when i am not.

Ugh, i am so clumsy around guys.

I closed the door from inside while Sumedh observed the house.

I walked towards where he was standing, closing the distance between us.

To be honest it was my first time that i hugged a man except my friends. It felt strange yet so relaxing. Not sure i would do that again.

"Your management skills are wonderful." He said as his gaze wandered around for a minute. "You were meant to be an event planner."

"Thank you." I said with a short laugh. "You never told me about what you do"

"I am a businessman." He replied with a weird smile as he sat on the couch opposite the TV, still not breaking the eye contact.

"That's great-" I was cut off in between with a familiar sleepy voice coming from the stairs.

"Can't you all talk in a low tone?" Avneet said, entering the living area as she ran her hand through her messy hair and yawned carelessly. She was in her shorts and an oversized black tshirt which i assume is of Sid.

"I am sorry if I disturbed your sleep, Avneet Kaur." Sumedh spoke before I could and that was when she realized that I wasn't talking to henry.

But how does he know her name? Do they know each other?

Her sleepy eyes widened as she saw Sumedh on the couch.

"What are you doing in my house?" Avneet nearly yelled at Sumedh as she came closer, her hands on her hips.

What the-

"Avu, why are you yelling at him? He's the one who helped me during panic attack. And this is my house as well. I have the right to invite my friend." I said in a frustrated tone as I was genuinely irritated by her question.

Why would she talk like that to such a kind soul?

That was when she noticed my situation. All her rage was now replaced with concern as she stepped towards me. She looked into my eyes that were red due to crying. She came closer and caressed my hair that was now so tangled after everything happened.

"What happened? Give me names." She asked, her voice was genuinely concerned, as she cleaned the dirt from my clothes.

I know her behavior is unbearable sometimes, but still she was the only person who loves me whole heartedly. Even after her stupid questions, I can't deny the fact that she was my closest friend.

I hugged her with a smile as I whispered, "I don't know who it was. I don't even know if it was real. I will tell you everything later. But just know that Sumedh really helped me."

She broke the hug and stared over her shoulder at him who was smirking at her. Are they talking through their eyes? Why doesn't Avu like Sumedh? Did something bad happen between them?

I found that strange but still chose to stay silent for now.

"He isn't someone you would like-" Avneet was cut off in between as Sumedh stated in his husky voice.

"You should go and change, Mallika. We will talk later. Right, Avneet?"

They both stared at each other with an emotion I couldn't recognize. As if they were talking through their eyes again. But whatever it was it really made Avneet irritated as she glared at him.

I understood one thing that they want to talk alone. But why? What are they hiding?

Avneet, you're really going to have a hard time discussing this.

I smiled to ease the tension in the atmosphere as I hesitantly made my way towards the bedroom, leaving them behind to talk.

Whatever this is, let them solve it. Who am i to interfere?

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Hey cuties

It was the chapter 3 of DD.

Hope you all liked it.
And please drop your valuable comments as it really means a lot to me.

If not Sumedh, then who was the person stalking Mallika?

Where did he go?

Why Avneet hates Sumedh so much?

What is the thing they both are hiding from Mallika? Are they going to tell her?

Do you think Mallika feels the same for him as he feels for her?
Would she ever?

For now byee
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