' Butterflies & Blood'

Nia

"Viraj, please don't start right now."

Viraj took a quick glance at me but didn't back down; he threw death glares towards Adil.

"Okay...you two can fight all night. I will just go from here."

Sighing out loud,I throw my hands in the air and shake my head. But still, there wasn't an ounce of change in them. Instead Adil took a step forward and spoke confidently.

"Nia, you should never trust this man."

"Well this man is her husband."

Viraj said arrogantly with a smirk plastered on his face. I clicked my tongue and rolled my eyes at both of them. God! Not again.  I am sick of it.

"Not that she accepts it. But whatever makes you sleep at night."
Adil smirked and passed an equally arrogant look towards Viraj before adding more. "She's free as she was before marriage. Your existence doesn't affect her a bit."

"Oh poor boy. I think I made a pathetic one-sided love fall down the gutter."

"Shut your damn mouth-"

Enough! I can't take it anymore.
I turned around to walk out from the scene. They can go on and on all night for all I care.

They both are acting like teenagers.

Suddenly a hand sneaked on my shoulder from behind. I gasped and pushed the person with all of my force without even looking. My breath rose, fear gripped my heart and I could hear my own heartbeat. 

I pushed Adil.

A laugh echoed in the silent night that made chills run down my spine. A kind of laugh that makes anyone's heart twist and churn in pain.

I was awestruck and stunned.

Viraj's laugh echoed like that of a waterfall melody.

He came towards me with a small playful smirk completely disregarding Adil’s presence.

Out of the blue, he circled my waist. My breath hitched and I nearly forgot to breathe. His cold fingers traced my skin that made bubbles of giggles that I somehow managed to hold back. Goosebumps arose all over my body, when his hands finally settled around my waist taking me in his embrace.

"What are you doing?"

"Shh! Just feel it."I shivered when he whispered in my ear.

With a light tug he closed the gap between us. For the first time ever there was not an inch of distance between us. With his other hand he gently traced my face, I closed my eyes but my mind deeply focused on the fingers that was moving down slowly and at last settled below my chin.

He pulled my face upwards but I didn't dare look at him. Viraj started to lean more towards me and strangely I didn't backed away. I was frozen in his arms, my legs started to wobble badly and I couldn't find the strength in my arms.

God, he's coming even closer.

His minty hot breath fanned over my face, my heart started beating like crazy.

There was something strange inside of me, swimming in my gut, perhaps it's butterflies.

But, I've never felt it. Why now?

"Calm down." He whispered in a low seductive voice. I took a sharp breath, and gulped down in nervousness. "Were you expecting something else, darling?"

Viraj added with a hint of mockery and chuckled lightly, his chest rising and falling when he did so. My cheeks fumed red, sweat beads formed in my forehead and my toes curled on their own.

"No--No."

Why am I fumbling?

"Yeah? But your stutter tells me otherwise."

I froze in his arms. A kind of hatred sprouting from the bottom of my heart. Not for him but at myself for not being able to push him away.

Does he know?

The effect that he has on me. No matter how much I want to push him away. I just can't move. I can't do anything besides gawking at him.

Fuck him and his charm.

"I know it feels heavenly but let's continue at home."

I was brought from heaven down to the earth. I finally managed to push him away and frantically looked for Adil but couldn't find him. 

"Where did he go?"

"To die perhaps."

"Shut up." I pushed him away and ran inside like my life depends on it. It wasn't a lie though.

God! What was I doing? What was I thinking?

I ran away without looking back, I wanted to hide from his sight and disappear. Gradually I slowed down when the loud music became a muffled sound and made sure I was far from his reach.

Fun Fact- I didn't have a clue where I was and the way out either.

The mansion was terrifying, I didn't know it was a never ending maze in the disguise of a stunning mansion. I end up in the long corridor but there wasn't any trace of people.

I sighed and carried on walking. At least I will reach somewhere. Maybe a garden or the front lobby.

But instead of reaching anywhere out, I reached the dead end. There was only one door at the far end and nothing else. And I had this weird intuition that I was in the restricted zone of Malhotra's house.

Shit!

"Perfect timing,indeed!"

I turned around startled at the voice behind me.

Mr. Raghuveer Malhotra along with a butler pushing his wheelchair came my way. I froze at my spot.

"I lost my way when searching for the bathroom."

"I have a few things to discuss. Follow me." He said in a normal tone. Unlike his usual tone laced with all sugar and butter.

He gestured to follow me and went towards the room. I don't have a choice but to follow him.
When we reached the room, the butler gave a curt nod and immediately ran out. Literally, he sprints out like an arrow.

"I knew Viraj wouldn't mention it. So I will break the news to you."
The sudden realisation dawned upon me and my eyes went wide. This place was restricted to the point that he's not pretending anymore.

A cold chill ran down my spine.

"We will soon start on the new project and for that I need something"

As soon as I stepped inside his office he announced arrogantly. I frowned but didn't utter a word.

"It will be a huge project." He started giving me a tight smile. "You do know the purpose of this marriage, right?"

"Isn't it to unite our families together so that both can enhance their power?"

"Brilliant! Wow, you're so smart."
He laughed at a slow pace like some kind of maniac. A kind of nuisance feeling settled deep down my gut and I tightened my fist digging my nails in the skin.

"Now.." he slid the file on the desk and leaned back relaxed. His gaze shifted from the file to me and added. "You won't deny me the pleasure of seeing him surrender. Sign it dear."

'Did that bastard make you sign something?'

Oh! So Advil was talking about this!

I don't even have to open that file to know what it contains. I bet it will be a ten page long ass property document.

The doors burst open showing a pissed off Viraj.
And I was glad that he came.

~•~
Viraj

As soon as Nia sprinted out, I stride towards the corner of the hall where he was standing alone. My eyes were glued on Adil since the beginning ; I followed his every movement watching him like a hawk.

I grabbed him by the neck from behind and hurriedly dragged him across the hallway towards the silent corridor.

"How dare you fucker!"
He threw his arms everywhere but I maintained my death grip on him.

With a full swing I slammed him across the wall. He fell with a thud and groaned out loud, clutching his chest painfully.

With a sleek move I grabbed him by his throat and pushed him to the wall. I started to squeeze all the air out of his lungs. His face turned red and kept struggling to get out of my hold. While gasping for air, he slapped, punched and even kicked me. I clenched my jaws and applied more force.

"Who the fuck are you?" I growled at him.

When Adil showed up at the party out of nowhere I immediately suspected him.

"L--let--let--g.go."

I watched his body struggling to get out of my hold, his bloodshot eyes tearing up.
I clicked my tongue at his pathetic self struggling so hard to not die.

He tried to show me how much of a man he is by throwing a punch at me when in reality he's just a twink who just learned to fuck.

I threw his body on the floor when he started twitching badly. He coughed and gasped hungrily to get oxygen.

Sigh! I couldn't kill him, not now at least.

"Now.. I've got a few questions, try to answer them honestly. Got it?" I crouched down to his level, he nodded desperately pulling his shirt away from his bruised neck.

"What's your business with my father?" I started but immediately added " Don't you dare lie or I will beat the truth out of you."

"Y-your father asked me to.. make shit happen in your life."

Oh! So he's our little spy!

"Did he ask you to take Nia's sign on that document?"

"Yes... He knew.. you could never-"

Fuck!

"I will come back for you later."
He frowned at my words but I didn't let him ponder more into that thought. I grabbed a fistful of his hair and slammed his head on the floor, knocking him out.

I scanned the whole area, in case someone witnesses.
Wait! Where's Nia? Fuck!

Why do I have to be her saviour, wasn't she my enemy?

Yes, the enemy that I'd like to fuck!

I shook the thought out of my mind and hurriedly looked for Nia. I checked every inch, every corner but she's nowhere to be seen.

Did she went home?

Maybe, just maybe. The possibility is slim as the people are still at the party, my father won't dare to make a move. Regardless, I want to check it out before concluding anything.

I stood still outside my father's office, listening keenly for any movement  that would indicate someone's presence.

A low murmur from the other side and that was enough, I kicked the door open.
As expected Nia was standing bewildered in front of my father who had a stern look. Both of them turned their heads, Nia's gaze immediately softened whereas my father frowned at me.

I marched towards them with heavy steps and stood in front of my father hiding her behind me in the process.

"Don't make this mistake. You won't be able to digest it."

"You.. don't put your nose in my business." He yelled and glared at me. I too returned the favour by giving equal death stare.

"I won't let it happen." I roared at his face.

"Well  then it looks like you can't afford to be CEO of my company anymore."

"You can take your company to hell!"

I held Nia's hand in a tight grip and started walking out.
All of a sudden Nia halted midway, slipped out from my hold and confidently walked up to my father.

What the fuck is she doing?

"Mr. Raghuveer Malhotra, I have a deal."

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