Recap: Goutham propose Mithra through his songs and later Mithra get to know that he is younger than her.

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Goutham sat in his car hitting the steering in frustration. His heart ached to see her hurt and her tears slit his soul. He closed his eyes and sighed to calm his mind before Mithra would join him. 

Goutham: Calm down man, long way to go and now she needs you more. She will have a dozen of questions and be patient to give her the comfort. 

Goutham saw Mithra and Nithya walking towards his car and Mithra was biting her lower lips to control her sob and Nithya had her hand wrapped around her shoulder. As soon they reached his car Goutham opened the door for her and Mithra hesitated.

Goutham: Mithra, get in please.

Nithya gave a squeeze to her hand and left from there. Mithra sat in the passenger seat and closed the door. She did not look at him and sobbed silently. Goutham picked the water bottle and passed it to her. Mithra shook her head and denied to take water.

Goutham waited for some time for her to calm down but she was crying non stop. Goutham huffed and took out his handkey and held her chin to look at him. He wiped the tears from her eyes, cheeks and moved the hairs that were messily falling on her face.

Goutham: Mithra, please stop crying and have some water. We will talk out everything.

He held her chin and made her forcefully drink some water. He leaned closer and buckled her seatbelt before he started driving. All the way Mithra was crying and when Goutham tried to hold her hand she didn't let him hold. Goutham understood her situation and didn't force further. After a while she stopped crying but didn't look at him and had her gaze out of the window.

Goutham parked his car and quickly got down to open the door for Mithra. She saw the huge building and wanted to question him but stopped herself. Goutham held her wrist and walked to the elevator. He pressed the topmost floor and Mithra was still looking at the floor. The sound of the elevator opening broke her trance and Goutham walked out followed by Mithra. He punched some code and the door opened to his penthouse.

Mithra stood in the middle of the living not giving any importance to the place which looked classy. Goutham walked to his kitchen and returned with water and juice for her.

Goutham: Sit down Mithra and we shall talk about whatever you want at this time.

Mithra did not sit but she looked at him with her eyes puff from crying. She shook her head in dejection. Goutham held her shoulders to make her sit but she swat his hands.

Mithra: Why did you do this Goutham ? 

Goutham: do what Mithra ?

Mithra: Ohh please stop your word games and now tell me did you know that we had the age difference before you started leading on me ?

Goutham: Yes, I knew and even if I didn't knew does that really matters ?

Mithra: Ofcourse it matters. How could this happen between us ? Its wrong ..we are wrong....this cannot happen..

Goutham: I thought you had a different thinking Mithra. What do you mean by we are wrong by the way and what can't happen between us ? Everything is right...we are right Mithra. Who cares about a fucking age ?

Mithra: Everyone cares Goutham...your mother is so anxious to marry you to her niece will she accept me someone who is older than her son ? Not even in your dreams your parents will let this happen. About my parents I can never think of it. They are just typical conservative parents and how do you expect me to introduce you to them. Like maa, appa he is Goutham, he is ....

She stopped talking further and broke down falling on her knees. Goutham raked his fingers through his hair and sqautted before her and caressed her hair.

Goutham: This is our life Mithra. Even if you got married to someone your parents chose for you their responsibility would have ended the day of your marriage and it would have your life to make decisions. They have nothing to do in it, its we who will live the life and not them. 

Mithra: Have you seriously thought of this ever ?

Goutham: Ofcourse I thought of every way to keep you away from every negativity, I have thought a million ways to keep you happy but never for once I thought of pushing you away. Age is just a number and I don't give shit to it. 

Mithra: Why don't you understand idiot, you are keeping your hope high on somethig that will not happen and people won't let this happen.

Goutham: If you are scared of my mother or father then you can stop worrying about them. I know how to handle them. They will never hurt you and even if they intended to do it then they will have to reach me first before nearing you. If you are scared of your parents then let me handle them too. I will take care of everything and everyone Mithra, just trust me. I won't let anyone hurt you.

Mithra: What does that mean ? Do you want to run away from everyone because I m sure that none will accept us. You are not any ordinary man Goutham, you are a reputed billionaire business man and I m just an employee of yours from a middle class family. What will happen to your reputation if they know about me ? People will taunt you, they will call me names that I seduced you. I will be tagged as a gold digger even a whore..

Goutham pulled her harshly holding her shoulders and she was scared to see his eyes that were spitting rage.

Goutham: Don't you dare say such words. In which world do you live Mithra ? Haven't you heard of people getting married out of love inspite of all their differences which really doesn't matter to them. Come back to real world and here people fucking don't care about whats happening in other's life. 

Mithra caught his collars with tears flooding from her eyes. Goutham felt his heart breaking with every second looking at her crying.

Mithra: I trusted you so much Goutham. Why did you not tell me about this even before ?

Goutham: We are still on the question Mithra. Lets move on from this topic and listen to me. You would have not come here with me now if you didn't trust me. You know why you came ? because you inner sense know that the problem which you are exaggerating is not at all a problem. You are worried and scared of everyone but you forgetting about us Mithra. You are forgetting about what will happen to us if you give upon us. 

Mithra: Nothing will change Goutham. It would be good for us to move on from here before the damage is more. 

Goutham: Stop it Mithra. What damage are you talking about ?

Mithra: You and me will not be the same forever. You will be be young and charming but I will look odd next to you. You will lose interest in me when you come across women younger and beautiful than me.

Goutham caught her hairs in his fist and crashed his lips on hers and kissed her harshly pouring his anger for her words. Mithra hit his chest when he was not ready to break the kiss even when she was in need of air. Goutham broke the kiss and made her look into his eyes and placed her palm over his chest.

Goutham: You hurt me Mithra...you hurt me with your words. Have you once felt that I m playing with your feelings ? Have you not seen my genuine feelings even for once ? Fine what if I did not reveal my age to you or what would have you done when you got to know may be after we got married ? I sure could have hid that from you but I wanted to be open with you and believed that you will trust me and I still trust you. Its just you are having a sudden outburst out of fear. 

Gouthma gently caressed her hair and pulled her to his embrace and kissed her temples.

Goutham: Relax Mithra, don't rush to any decisions immediately. I know my place in your heart and you can never given upon us. I can understand your emotions right now. I m not upset with you. Ignore everything that pops in your mind and just ask one question to yourself, will you able to let anyone who is not me in your life ? You don't have to think of someone in my life other than you because that will never happen, not in this life. Now calm down and lets stop talking about this further. 

He took her to the kitchen and made her sit on the stool and tied a apron on him and smiled at her.

Goutham: Madam, you haven't asked about where we are now so let me tell you, this is our penthouse. First and the only girl who will have the rights to enter this place. Though I was prepared for both reactions from you, I expected a positive one and wanted to have some sort of celebration in bringing you here for the first time but no problem whatever might be your reaction I m happy to have you here so I wanted to cook for you. First person to taste my dishes.

Mithra's eyes took a quick tour of the kitchen which looked liked the ones she has seen in magazines. She saw him moving gracely picking up things and he cooked liked a pro. She just noticed that he had removed his jacket and had his full sleeves T shirt.

Goutham saw her so lost and stuffed a small piece of carrot in her mouth and winked at her.  Mithr cleared her throat and looked everywhere but him. Goutham smiled and pulled her to walk with him holding her wrist.

Goutham: You can go anywhere here on your own. Its your place Mithra.. it will always be yours and I m serious not joking.

He opened the door of his bedroom and Mithra stopped at the threshold. Goutham tried to pull her but she shook her head. Goutham leaned to her ear and kissed her earlobe.

Goutham: don't be shy, we are not doing anything atleast not today so trust me and get in. 

He pulled her inside and led her to the washroom and pointed to the cupboards where towels were placed. He returned to the kitchen to continue his cooking and Mithra finished her duty and came out after refreshing. She saw his room which was huge with a queen size bed with silk sheets. She didn't stay long and returned to the kitchen and saw him placing something in the oven. On seeing her he removed the apron and sat opposite to her with two glasses of juice.

Goutham: I know you will be hungry so have this juice and food will be ready in few minutes.

Mithra: I m not hungry. I will take a cab to return home.

Goutham: Yeah yeah, I know you are not hungry but give me company. I m starving from morning. After having food I will drop you and Rehman's cab will take you home from the corner of your street like last time.

He placed the lasgane and pasta to both of them along with strawberry smoothies. Goutham was looking at her as she ate little by little that made him smile.

Goutham Mv: The harder you fight to push me and our love away the more you will fall in love with me Mithra.

Goutham: Too bad Mithra, you are the first person to taste my cooking and don't you think I deserve some feedback ?

Mithra: Good..

Goutham: Just good ? ok then next time I will try something else to get a better feedback. Can I expect a cheek kiss for this good remark ?

Mithra glared at him and he controlled his smile and raised his hands in surrender. After they finished their food he placed the dishes in the sink and picked his car keys to drop her home. All the way he did talk about general topics with Mithra humming and nodding in reply. He stopped the car in the corner of the street and saw Rehman waiting for them. Mithra was about to open the door to get down but Goutham stopped holding her wrist.

Goutham: It will only be you Mithra ... always..forever. Please don't give upon us. We are not so weak and immature to give up. I will go to any extent for you. Every fight is worth for you. Just trust me, stand by me and let me take care of everything. I will be waiting for you. If you decide to give up easily then the first person you will have to fight is me because I will never give up so easily, its my promise. See you tomorrow at office, tender results will be out tomorrow so be early.

He kissed her forehead and let her go with a smile. Mithra stared at him blankly and got down from his car without giving him a reply.

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A/N:

I know this would have been so emotional but don't worry and trust Goutham. Mithra is emotionally down and need time to take a stand for her love. With goutham by her side it won't be hard for her to make a wise decision so lets see some naughty Goutham. Remember Mithra doesn't know that Goutham is in love with her from college and lets save it for a special chapter for them.

Next update on Tuesday.

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