Kabir's POV

I opened the door of the car and asked her to seat on the back seat as I know she is not comfortable in sitting on the passenger seat beside me.

I closed the door and went and sat in the drivers side and started the car.

While I was driving towards the hotel numerous thoughts were running in my mind.

As soon as she came and stood in front of me, I could not take my eyes off her.

She was looking so beautiful in the white saree that she was wearing.

I know that she is someone's wife and it is not my right to look at her with desires in my eyes but how can I control my heart?

My heart gives up all the logic when it comes to her.

The smile which she gave when I complimented her will not let me sleep at night for the next few weeks or even months.

I looked at her through the rearview mirror to see her looking outside the window and had a small smile on her lips and it looked as if she was in a deep thought which gave me few more seconds to look at her.

The red lipstick changed her whole look and I have seen many women in dark red lipstick but nothing can compare to how hot she was looking.

I know, I should not think like this about her but I can't stop my thoughts like, the first thought I got after looking at her was I have to save her from all the preying eyes today and I am ready to do that as long as she is safe.

"Why are you looking at me?" Her voice stopped my crazy thoughts.

"Nothing," I told her and she went back to looking outside the window.

I stopped the car in front of my hotel and I am glad Dinesh didn't came to open my door which he does everyday because I called everyone and ordered them to treat me like a manager today, instead of boss.

All my staff looked at me with question in their eyes but didn't dare to ask out loud.

Mr. Raut tried to ask me after everybody left but I just left before he could complete his question.

I got out and opened the door of the backseat and she came out and adjusted her saree.

"Am I looking fine?" she asked me as she adjusted strands of her hair behind her ear.

I smiled hearing this question.

Perfect.

Beautiful.

Breathtaking.

Mesmerizing.

Hot.

I wanted to say so many things to compliment her but instead I said just 'yes.'

We went together towards the hotel and Dinesh greeted both of us and welcomed us in.

"Good evening, sir," she greeted him which made both of us smile.

"He is our security guard, Dinesh," I introduced her to him and she gave him a smile as we went inside.

"I have seen this hotel after so many years," she exclaimed as she looked around the hotel.

Why it was the first thing that come from her mouth when she entered the hotel?

That statement means she is remembering all the moments spend with her husband here.

God!

What am I even thinking?

Of course she will think about him, not me.

"I was thinking that did you work here when I came here few years back?" she asked.

What?

She is thinking about me?

My heart felt a little bit happy.

Before I could reply her, Mr. Raut came and greeted us and introduced himself as a staff to her.

"Sir, can you come with me for a second?" he asked and I excused myself for few minutes and followed him.

"Sir, guests will be coming in some time. What if they blurt out the truth of you being the owner of the hotel in front of her?" he asked.

Oh my god! 

Why didn't I thought about it?

Of course, how can I think straight when my brain and heart are all filled with only one woman.

Kavya.

"Sir, we have handled the situation. Among the staff, nobody has greeted you but what about others?" he asked.

"You did all this for that woman? Is she so important for you?" Now Mr. Raut was not my manager but my dad's friend and I can avoid answering my manager but I can't avoid Raut Uncle.

"Yes. She doesn't know I am the owner. She thinks I am the manager," I told him the truth.

"Is this the woman our head chef was talking bout?" he asked and I nodded in a yes.

"Good evening Mr. Kabir," Mr. Shah, owner of 'Legendary Hotel' came and greeted me.

"Good evening Mr. Shah. Please enjoy the refreshments," I said and called the waiter and asked him to give a cup of drink to him.

Then I looked around to see Mr. Chowdhury, owner of 'Blue Rose Hotel' talking with Kavya.

What are they talking?

I excused myself and walked, almost ran towards them.

"Hi Mr. Chowdhury. I hope you are enjoying the drink," I said as I saw a cup of drink in his hand.

"Yes. By the way this year you have organized the party in---

"Wait a minute, Kavya come with me," I said and held her wrist and almost pulled her away before Kavya could find out.

"What was he talking about with you?" I asked her.

"Nothing, he introduced himself but before he could say anything further you came."

Thank god.

"Can we leave?" she asked suddenly.

"Why?" I asked and she looked at two girls walking around in a gown which reached their thighs.

"I am feeling odd one out. Everyone has worn white gowns," she told me.

"Are you listening to yourself right now? Everybody is looking at you. Look around," I said and she looked around and when she saw few people looking at her, she looked at me with question in her eyes.

"Now you understood. You are looking beautiful, Kavya. Believe it or not, but it is the truth. We can leave if you want to but can I stay for some time, please. As the manager I have to attend few guests and till then---

"Hello Kabir. Long time no see," I heard a voice and saw Aarav Singhania walking towards me.

My biggest Rival.

He just want to be on top of me and make his hotel 'Night Sky' more popular than my hotel.

Then his eyes went towards Kavya and he looked at her from top to below.

I knew that look.

I will kill him if he tries to flirt with Kavya.

"Who is this beautiful lady standing here?" he asked her and she looked at me and came closer to me.

I wrapped my hand around her shoulders and pulled her close towards me.

"She is my friend. Anyways, enjoy the party. Let's go Kavya," I said and walked, almost ran towards the exit.

After we reached the exit I dropped my hand from her shoulders.

"Sorry, I should not have pulled you towards me without your permission but Aarav---

"Thank you so much, Kabir," she thanked me.

"What?"

"I know that look, kabir but till now I was the only one saving myself. Thank you for saving me today. For you, maybe it was like doing a favor to the woman who needs it but to me it meant a lot. After so many years someone actually stood up as a shield and protected me from those eyes so once again thank you so much, Kabir." He didn't knew what to say and was just looking at her.

After so many years someone protected her?

What about her husband?

Why is he not standing as a shield in front of her?

"Let's go," he said,

"But you had some work?" she asked.

"I will handle it later. For now let's leave from here." He walked with her towards the car and opened the backseat for her and after she sat in the car, he locked the door and sat in the driver's seat.

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Happy New Year to everybody who are still on the journey of Kabir and Kavya.

I hope you liked the chapter.

What do you think of their journey?

What do you think of Kabir?

What do you think of Kavya?

Random question:- How did you guys spent your new year?

Please COMMENT and VOTE if you like it.

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