One month later,

Mirunalini's pov

Life has been treating me better in this one month. I got my first month salary and that feeling is just indescribable. I'm putting my best into my work

Kriti has become so close to me, she's the first friend in my life. She is a really positive person. 

Varun is always being flirty , which irritates me a lot but I am helpless as he's my boss. He offers to drop me also but I always deny. He really creeps me out.

As of Quokka, well that's the pet name I gave Siddharth as he's always smiling. He always waves at me with a smiling face in the morning. Never have I seen him without his charming smile. With him, I too smile every morning.

I've changed to the hostel where Kriti stays as it's near to my office. Today is weekend so we both are going for shopping.

I let Kriti choose dresses for me as I've no experience in shopping. It is usually like people donate dresses to our orphanage and we pick the ones that are of our size from the pile.

After shopping for nearly few hours, I pulled Kriti out of the shop while I bumped into someone.

A man in his 60s, well dressed in coat and suit. He removed his glasses and saw me with surprise. He started frowning after sometime. I was intimidated by his gaze so I apologized and left that place asap.

The next day started as usual, Quokka wished us good morning and so did we. The day was really long and tiring.

I switched the computer off and was packing my bag while Varun came to my cubicle and said," why are you in a hurry baby ?". Yes, he calls me baby which pisses me off so much.

I composed my anger and told," my work for today is over sir ". He smirked which irritated me and said," not yet, you need to complete this project before tomorrow morning" while tossing a file on my table.

I sighed heavily. I asked Kriti to leave as it was late. I started doing the work while mentally cursing him.

Hours passed like minutes, finally at 8 pm I completed the work. That's when I realised that I'm the only person in the office.

I called him via landline and told that I completed my work and I'm leaving. He asked me to submit the hardcopy of the file in his room.

His behaviour was little different but I shrugged and walked towards his room. A small fear appeared but I gathered my courage and opened the door.

He said," hey beautiful" which irritated me. I said," sir here are the reports" and started walking towards the door.

He quickly got up and held my wrist. I was stunned by his action. Chills travelled through my spine but I need to be bold. I turned back and gave a death glare to him.

He said," why in a hurry sweetheart" and started coming near me. I hid my fear and shouted," I'm not the type of the girl you think of" and put my hand on the door handle.

Thap... He turned me and slapped fiercely on my cheek, making me fall on the floor. He shouted," who will question me if I do anything to you, after all you're an orphan".

I was feeling giddy but his words affected me. Yes, it is true. I've no one to even search for me if something bad happens.

I gathered all my strength and and got up trying to open the door again. Another slap on the other cheek made me fall on the couch. My lips started bleeding.

At that point all my boldness faded, traitor tears left my eyes. I started pleading him to leave me. He didn't pay any heed to my words, why would he.

I realised that pleadings won't do so I started shouting for help. He smirked and told," shout at the top of your voice, there's no one else in this floor my love".

He said it and put his filthy hand on my hair. It was a feeling of pure disgust.

I was shouting at my highest pitch, wishing that someone would hear it.

I thought, if I had a parents, all these wouldn't have happened. He started coming near me, while I heard a big noise.

I thanked my parents whom I consider as gods. They have sent a person to save me. That was none other than my saviour ....

Siddharth's pov

This whole month has been quite hard for me. One name that gives goosebumps is, Mirunalini aka Miru.

I've tried my best not to think about her but the thoughts about her are always clinging to my mind. I don't know whether it is crush or love but I've an unknown bond with her.

From day 2, she too smiles back. According to what I've seen, her character is also lovely. With all these thoughts chewing my mind, I reached the office.

I was working for the next multi-million project. I was so indulged into it that I even forgot to eat.

I saw the time and it was already 5, I decided to go and eat something at the cafeteria. Even though I've one for my personal use, I always prefer using the employees cafeteria.

While walking, I saw Miru packing, "seems like she's going home" I thought and walked away. I came back to my seat and started working again. I lost track of time.

At last, I sent the final quotation mail and was waiting for reply. Suddenly I heard a female voice, screaming for help.

First I thought it must be my hallucination but that sound increased with time. I ran to check what was happening. The sound came from Varun's cabin.

I was shocked would be an understatement. Varun was going dangerously near a girl whose face wasn't visible.

I barged in and shouted," Stop it " which brought fear in his eyes. I gave some punches and kicks which made him fall on the ground.

Then, I went to the girl to check her, the girls flinched when I called her. I told," see now you're safe. Don't worry" in a calming tone. She slowly tucked the hair on her face behind her ear while constantly weeping.

To my utter surprise, it was my Miru. My heart ached seeing her in that state. How badly I wanted to wipe those tears away from her cheeks.

I took my phone and was about to call the cops. She held my hand and nodded in disagreement while looking down. I was angry with her but didn't show that thinking she might have some reasons. So I called my guards and asked them to "take care" of him.

She was shivering in fear, her trembling lips, I just couldn't see her like that. I quickly removed my tuxedo and gave it to her.

I said," come Miru...I mean Ms. Mirunalni, I shall drop you at your home". She softly nodded and walked behind me. 

I looked again at her and I saw blood flowing from her lips. I assumed that he slapped her causing this. That bastard Varun.

I stopped walking and said," you're bleeding, we need to go to hospital".

She said," no it's ok sir. I'll manage" in a tone that was barely audible.

I said," see Ms. Mirunalni, you are injured and you need to treat in or else it'll get infected".

She slightly nodded.

She was crying throughout the ride to the hospital. I felt helpless, I can't make her stop crying.

The doctor treated her. She had few stitches near her lips. The doctor told " she is fine now. You can take her home after the procedures. She's scared and emotional so take care of her ".

Soon, she came out with a bandage covering her lips. We both went to the car and I ignited the engine and started driving.

I wanted to talk to her but that wasn't the right time. Silence prevailed.

She broke it and told," Thank you sir"

I nodded. After sometime I asked her," do you want me to drop you a lane ahead of your house ? Because it would be a problem for you if your parents see you coming this late with a guy". I said this and she took nearly a minute to answer.

She said," I don't have anyone sir. I'm an or-orphan" and a tear escaped her beautiful eye.

I stopped the car when I heard her. I was at loss of words. Oh god I've created a mess.

I turned to her and told," I'm s-sorry Ms. Mirunalni" now I was filled with guilt. I never expected an answer like that from her.

She smirked and told," why are you apologising sir. It's my ill fate. If I had a family, he wouldn't have dared to touch me. He knew that nobody will even search for me if something happens ". She said this and let her tears flow.

I said," I'm with you Miru". Oh god what did I say just now. Her eyes widened when she realised what I told.

I added," I m-mean I and my company will always stand by your side". She seemed a bit  relaxed, her tears too stopped.

I don't even know what I did. Those words slipped out of my mouth involuntarily. I sighed at my thoughts and started the car again.

I dropped her at her hostel gate. She said," thanks sir" in a faint voice and turned.

Thud. She fell on the ground unconscious.

Hey bondas,

I thought of including a cliffhanger, so here it is. What do you guys think happened to Miru?

If you were Siddharth, what would you have done to Varun?

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~Shandy ❤️