Hello guys,

     You know what, every time when we write a new story or update any chapter we expect readers to either appreciate it or give some healthy criticism. but being so numb and silent will neither help us in improving nor motivate us to update soon.

     While here I spend my valuable time to write this story, I think it is fair for me to expect some response from my readers too. Inner line comments and appreciation are the gifts you can give back to us for the time we are spending for our readers.

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     Happy reading!

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      "Even adharma productions is trying to withdraw the contract now Neil" Ali was dictating facts to his boss which made Neil stop his jogging. He was clearly worried on the way things are going on against him.

     'Did you call the lawyer to find a solution to this?' Neil asked absentmindedly as he noticed two girls sitting in the stone bench far away.

      'Yes Neil, top best lawyers of Mumbai are trying their best to find the evidence to prove that you are not responsible for the scandal', Ali replied while Neil glared at him.

     'Not the scandal, I was asking about forbidding the contract' he chided as he pointed the girls, 'what is media exactly doing here'

     Ali who was anticipating Neil's reaction became helpless as Neil glared at him and without saying anything he started to move towards the girls while Ali pulled his arms to stop him and give a quick explanation.

     'Your rage on media is completely intelligible Neil, but they are here to help you.' He said quickly making Neil stop his footsteps and turn towards Ali with raised eyebrows asking as if *what does that mean*

     'That is Avni the founder of the online blog "beyond the sign" and besides her is my friend come her assistant rhea' he introduced the identity of both the girls continuing, 'their blog has always been a super hit and so helpful in bringing out the truth in many controversial situations and all we need now is some time to figure out how to solve it, their news will shut others providing us the time we needed' ali spoke in a single breathe not letting Neil to interrupt.

     But Neil was actually concentrating on the details that Ali gave right now. Avni is known for her work and Neil got too excited in the mere mention of her name. He never thought she would be interested in his petty case.

     'Is that actually the famous Avni Mehta, the girl is red dress' Neil asked pointing rhea. 'Nope, the girl next to her in white skirt and ash color off shoulder blouse, she is Avni Mehta' Ali corrected immediately.

     'Bloody hell, I couldn't believe it. How did u even succeed in making them accept?' Neil asked astonishingly while Ali just shrugged.

     'My friend rhea whom I meet in pub often, I just asked her if she can help. And she being Avni's friend just tried her best because of course she is your fan too.' Ali was smiling while neil just gave him a teddy hug.

      'shit, I am smelling like a pig, I will better take a shower and meet them, can you hold them for few more minutes' Neil was all smiling after a long tiring days of cases and disrepute. Really Avni's presence gave him a huge conviction over the case now.

     On Neil's order Ali bought them inside the house to the meeting room asking them to wait while having some beverages as Neil was getting ready.

     Avni was losing her patience at every passing minute where Ali was trying to keep them occupied with his baseless conversations.

      so much attitude, well, whom should I blame, he is also just like any other actors who are kind in front of the camera and an total ass behind it, her mind chided while her heart was sitting in a corner with her mouth shut as she didn't expect this hospitality from Neil.

     Not being able to listen to neither Ali's blabbering nor her inner turmoil Avni got up suddenly while simultaneously she heard the footsteps behind her making her turn around. And there was Neil walking towards them, dressed in black tee and blue denim with his ever charming smile, while rhea also stood up following Avni.

     'I am so sorry Ms. Avni for making you wait this long time' apologies Neil and extends his hands to Avni introducing himself. While Avni was unaware of his waiting hands rhea took Avni's palm and placed it in Neil's hands leaving him confused.

     'Hello Neil, I am Avni Mehta' Avni responded his handshake with confidence before Neil could even decipher what is happening. 'And I am a blind' she said with blank expression withdrawing her hand making Neil startled for few seconds.

     To clear the awkwardness between them rhea extended her hands introducing herself which Neil politely accepted and once again his eyes drawn towards Avni. Little he could understand the strange unknown attraction he felt towards her.

     So innocent, yet so much confident, he thought while his eyes were never leaving her face. He couldn't control himself from taking a note of her shining blue eyes and little plump lips. But before he could proceed further on grafting her facial features he was interrupted by both Ali and rhea on taking a seat and so on.

     Avni's condition was not anything better. She could smell Neil's scent exotic. And she could recognize the brand of cologne he used, one of her favorites, intermingling with the outlandish aroma of charcoal flames and cinnamon. And she felt that his voice was coarse like fragmented rock in hessian sack, moving and grinding against each other. The more she observes his presence the more Avni felt attracted towards him.

     But what Avni was not aware of was that the building tension between them is mutual. 

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Once more just think about our toil before abruptly exiting after reading.

much love,

nishu