Aayana's POV -

I get up in Iru's arms and she is doing something on her laptop with her right hand.

"Baby, you could keep me aside and work." I am still sleepy.

"Yes, but you wouldn't get a proper sleep then." She pauses her work and hugs me gently.

"Tell me something." I get on her and put my chin on her chest.

"Just ask please." She is arranging my hair.

"When can we go to the USA?" I am fed up with living in fear of losing her.

"Not so far, baby. If you want then we can go now. Then we can switch our visas if I am not wrong." She is saying it as if it's in her mind as well.

"Not a bad idea. If anyhow it's possible. Let's go." I am looking into her eyes.

"Okay, done. I am starting the arrangements." Iru gets up and I go to get into a dress. I return after changing and Iru is already working by putting on the shirt.

"Baby, let's go for lunch." I reached her.

"Yeah, love. Let's go." She smiles at me and turns off her laptop.

We have our lunch together and I come to my cabin to continue my work. My leg is aching badly whenever I am walking. That's why Iru was stopping me from starting work. I just take my seat.

"Are you okay, Aayana?" Sagar is asking with concern.

"Just leg pain. Nothing serious." I smile at him.

"I will reach here with the rest of the work. By the way, can we hire one more junior accountant? It's tough to handle everything." I nod at his suggestion.

"Do we have interns? We can hire from them." I am looking at him to get his response.

"Everyone leaves after a certain period." Sagar is disappointed for some reason.

"What happened, Sagar? It's not work pressure." I pass him the glass of water.

"Our company has a great reputation but none is staying here more than 6 months after joining." He is frustrated. "Moreover, it becomes tough to train them and again they leave. We should add some clauses in our contract." He is pissed off.

"Okay, let me discuss this matter with our HR department. They might have some solutions. Till then please submit the ongoing interns' list. I want to check on their future plans." He nods and leaves.

Sometimes it's tough to balance work with different people. My phone is ringing in the middle. It's Iqra.

Me: Hello, Iqra. What's up?

Iqra: I am doing well. How's your leg pain? When are you coming here? Ira made an appointment here as Sana is quite busy.

Me: I doubt we can because my father called us at home today.

Iqra: Oh okay. Let me know if you need anything. I will bring it when I return home.

Ira: We are coming within half an hour Iqra. So, don't need to bring anything over the phone call instructions. [I frown at her sudden entry]

Iqra: Okay, Jaan. You guys come here. Everything is ready for the tests.

Me: How can we go now? It's office hours.

Ira: I am the boss. Let's go.

Me: Okay, Iqra. Bye for now.

I heard the giggle of Iqra.

"Sometimes, you are so reckless." I pull her closer.

"Careful, we are surrounded by glass walls." She winks.

"I am not doing anything. By the way, I have something to discuss with you." She becomes serious and sits on the table's edge. Her thigh, I put a hand on it.

"Is everything alright?" She holds my hand.

"Yes, however, our Junior Accountant posts stay empty maximum times. We are worried about that." I am sure that she might have a solution.

"Well, it's simple. Maybe they can't see any better future over here. Firstly, we have to be careful during the hiring process. Moreover, I will ask the HR department to check on their salary raise. That matters mostly. Don't worry, baby. I will look at that matter." She pinches my cheek.

"Ouch, baby," I growled.

"What! It's my right to pinch your cheeks." She is chuckling. I gently slap her thigh.

"Not, now baby. I can't let you get into a spank mode." I make a poker face.

"You dare to say that. When did I spank you?" I want to do that for real now.

"Why didn't you? Did I ever stop you for that?" Where on earth, did she get this mood?

"Are you okay, honey?" I stand up and check on her forehead for having a fever. She holds both my hands and then holds onto her chest.

"What if I don't get this moment again? If I lose you." She is crying. Shit. I didn't notice that she was so sad.

"Baby, you won't lose me ever. Just remember, Aayana is only Ira's. None can be the reason for our separation. Can you hear me, love?" I grab her nape and take her into my arms by putting her face on my shoulder then gently squeeze her.

"I know by heart but this brain. It's saying something else, baby." My eyes are teary as well. Without me, she has none. I was scared for this day from the start. I can't let her go to that state again.

"Shhh. It's okay. I am here with you. I won't leave you ever." I break our hug and wipe out her tears.

"Let's go to the hospital. Then we will go to your dad's home." She is wiping out the tears from her chin. She is looking damn cute. I just pulled her chin.

Then we reached Holy City Hospital. Iqra arranged everything. I had X-rays and a few other tests. I don't know why those are required. But Ira and Iqra barely listen to me. The doctor also checked everything and nothing serious. Few reports will be provided later so we leave the hospital after saying bye to Iqra.

"Are you relieved now?" We reach the car.

"Yes, my love." She smiles at me and holds my left arm. Then she makes a call. I am surprised that we need a driver.

"Both of us can drive, so why did you call a driver?" I am asking her surprisingly.

"Because we can't drive." She replies and her phone beeps with a message. I look at her phone's screen. It's a voice note by Sana.

'Meet me tonight at 8 pm. I will be available after 6 though as the surgery will be done by then. However, I want to give you full attendance. That's why it's better if you come here after I get free. By the way, be careful with your dizziness. Bye, take care.' I frown at Iru.

"Why didn't you tell me that you have vertigo?" I wrap her waist immediately.

"Not that much, baby. That's why I called the driver as I can't take risks with you. Additionally, your leg is not good to drive." As expected, a long explanation.

"Okay fine. But you will be with me only." I order and she accepts the command. Then we reached my parents' home. Mom opens the door. Iru is asking me to move my hand from her waist but who cares about that? Her safety comes first.

"How are you, girls?" Mom is with a widened smile.

"We are doing average, mom. What about you?" I hugged her. Iru follows me. There was hesitation in the air. We sit on the sofa.

"Do you need anything? Tea or Coffee." Mom is being so formal with Iru. Maybe this is their first meeting after our revelation.

"No, Aunty. Thank you." Iru is the same.

"Oh, you guys have reached here already. Perfect timing." Dad is here. Maybe he was outside. Iru stands up after getting his voice.

"Hello, uncle. How are you?" I notice her teepee hands. She is so anxious.

"I am doing well. Please be comfortable." Dad reaches us and sits in front of us.

"Thank you." Iru takes the seat.

"Well, let's not be so indirect. What are you guys thinking next? I am looking for some proposals for Aayana. Hopefully, it works for you." Did he call us to give us heart attacks?

"Dad, how can you be so stone-hearted?" I fail to hold my tongue.

Iru looks at me, "Aayu, shhh." Then she changes her gaze and looks at Dad, "Uncle, we know it's not easy to accept. However, we won't let anyone else know that we are together. Please give us a bit of time." Iru is literally pleading.

"Why would I give you time when I am not going to accept you?" Dad is too loud.

"Please give us a chance. I promise I will keep her happy." Iru's legs are shaking. I place my hand on her thigh.

"I never mentioned that you won't keep her happy. I just can't accept your relationship." Dad is calm as well.

"We can talk about this after dinner. Tell me, what would you like to have?" Mom is trying to change the topic.

"I knew that you guys won't listen to me. That's why I called someone else here." We look at Dad shockingly. About whom is he talking?

"Please come in. I need your help with our discussed matter." Dad calls someone.

That means he went to bring this person. One middle-aged man enters. He is almost my dad's age. Maybe a little bit junior. Who is he? Most importantly, what can he do here?

"Dad..." Iru utters with a shaky voice. What the hell? Dad called Iru's father to separate us. How could he? I never expected my father to do such a thing. Iru's father is back. It's like a thunderstorm while I am roofless. But I won't let him harm my Iru again. Not at any cost.

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