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Siddharth's POV

I loosened my tie as I sat on the couch.

Today went with such a rush that I didn’t have time to even see my sweetheart.

I released a heavy sigh after looking at myself in the mirror. I ran my hand through my hair that was anything but stable.

Only her smile could have made my day better.

It’s fine. Not every time you get what you want.

I reminded myself as I picked up my blazer that was lying near my foot.

I overshared with her yesterday.

I don’t know what got in me that I thought to share about my mother with her?

I have been attracted to tons of girls. But none of them knew a single thing about my mother. I never shared this with them.

Then why her?

Why am I not in control when I am around her?

Why a new side of mine rise every time she is close to me?

Why am I treating her differently than others?

She wasn’t special to me.

I shrugged off my thoughts and placed the folded silk blazer in my closet.

I was about to enter the washroom to take a hot shower, that would give me peace after an exhausted day, but got interrupted at a knock on the door.

My gaze shifted to the clock that said it was close to 11 pm at night.

A maid entered at my command as I started unbuttoning my shirt.

A red color made its way on her face at the scene in front of me as I smirked.

She quickly looked down as her body flinched.

“S… Sir is calling you.” Her gaze remained on the floor as I stepped towards her.

“Which one, sweetie?” I asked as I lifted her face with my fingers.

If not a hot shower, then an orgasm would help. I just need my stress to be gone.

“Sameer sir.” She replied shyly as a small smile came on her face after realizing my intentions.

My body tensed at the mention of my elder brother’s name.

Fuck.

I am dead.

We haven’t talked much these days. I rarely saw him this week.

Why does he need to see me?

What if he got to know that I am avoiding those mafia stuffs?

I cursed under my breath as I shut my eyes close.

To be honest, I don’t hate being a mafia. But I don’t like it either. It’s like eating only to survive. Breathing only to stay alive. Doing a job only to make money.

I don’t enjoy doing this. But since Sameer wanted me to do this, I couldn’t deny either.

Abhishek is the lucky one. He had the audacity to refuse.

But after everything my brother did for me, I at least owed him this.

He was the person who taught me how to ride a bike. He was the one who handled everything alone when father abandoned us. He was the one who used to stay up late at night helping me with my homework.

He was the worst at showing affection but still managed to make us feel loved.

He was a parental figure to me.

Now it’s my duty to give him everything he wants.

“Sir?” Her voice made me come back to reality.

“You can go now.” I said in an ordering tone, keeping my voice low yet deadly.

She rolled her eyes in an annoying manner at the sudden change in my behavior.

I turned my back towards her before hearing the sound of closing the door.

Screw her.

I quickly grabbed one of my T-shirts and went to change.

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I entered his room and he was nowhere to be seen.

“Sameer?” I called him as I searched for him.

“Hey brother!” A calm yet a deep voice came as he walked towards me from the balcony.

His black silk fiber T-shirt revealing his arms, his veins making him look more attractive as he sat on the couch.

The brunette gestured for me to sit on the chair right in front of him and I followed.

“When is Abhishek coming back?” It has been days since I talked to him.

So using him to initiate the conversation seemed fair to me.

“Next week.” My brother replied carelessly.

My middle brother and his wife were on a trip to the Maldives, enjoying their lives and leaving me alone with Sameer.

I would never accept it in public but yeah, I miss them.

They make me feel like yes, I am at home.
Without them it just seems like a resident just made for living.

I swallowed the saliva in my mouth, thinking what to say next.

I don’t even know why he called me at this time, but I know one thing for sure that it has to do something with the ignorance I was giving to my business.

“You called me?” I squirmed on my chair.

I won’t use the word scared but yes I don’t have the audacity to look him in the eye right now.

“And you know why, right?” He asked in a tired tone and stretched his arms.

“I am not avoiding anything. I just need a break from these things.” I finally looked in his eyes.

“What’s on your mind these days?”

“I don’t need to share my personal information.”

“Why did you leave your office yesterday? You never needed a break before. Tell me the truth for god’s sake.” His voice raised a bit as he shifted to a straight position.

I looked away, trying to find a good excuse to prevent his doubts.

“I don’t need to justify anything to you.”

“Is it because of that girl?” My eyes widened at this question.

What the fuck?

How the hell did he get to know about Avneet?

My brother never interfered in my personal life, then why is he doing now?

Did I mess up that bad?

“Who told you about Avneet?” I asked with confusion clearly audible in my voice.

His chuckle in reply only gave me more reasons to worry.

“I have my eyes everywhere, Sid.”

I chuckle low under my breath.

“You have lost your goddamn mind over a woman.” He said, his smile was replaced with a dark emotion.

“Why do you care so much? It’s my life and I have every right to live it the way I want.”

“Because I am worried for you.” He replied while looking away.

Doesn’t matter how hardass he tries to show the world he is, deep down we both know who he truly is.

He is just afraid to accept.

“I don’t need your worries.” I said as his jaw clenched and he closed his eyes in frustration.

“I hate the idea of some woman manipulating you into taking time off. Just focus on your work.”

“If your girl was a shitty person then it doesn’t mean that every woman has to be.” He groaned as I picked up the touchy subject.

Now I clearly regret it.

“You really like her, don’t you?”

“Can’t see why it is a problem to you.” I replied casually.

“And here I thought you were the more intelligent brother.”

“Then sorry to disappoint you.”
I got up and turned my back towards him.

Now I can see where I got the feature of not communicating like a normal person from.

I was about to leave but he interrupted, “I need you to kill someone for me.”

I look at him through my shoulders with a tired sigh.

Not again.

“Send me the details.”

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Hey guys so it was chapter 8 of 'SBL'.
I hope y'all liked it.

The character of the elder brother of Sid is introduced now. I know y'all have some opinions regarding his personality.

There was a sense of suspense in this chapter too.

Let's see who that girl sid was talking about?

And what's the new mission that Sameer gave Sid?

Stay tuned
Byeee