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Yuvraj's POV

08:56PM IST, September 21st

Mia still hasn't opened her eyes. Currently I was sitting beside her with Sam and Varun in the room who were busy playing games on their phones. Sid, Sahil and Shree went downstairs to inform the others about this incident so they won't panic by not finding any of us there in the party.

I was playing with her fingers absentmindedly when I heard her whimper which made me snap my head into her direction.

"Guys!" I called Varun and Sam which made them whip their heads in my direction, "I think she is waking up."

They rushed beside me and we all looked down at Mia attentively.

"Hey! Open your eyes, baby!" I cooed, caressing her head.

Letting out a sigh, she scrunched her nose and brows before opening her eyes slowly. Her bright, shiny eyes made me feel relieved and leaning down, I kissed her on the head.

"You okay?" I asked.

"Yeah?" She said, confusedly and tried to wake up.

I helped her to sit by putting some pillows behind her. She straightened up and looked around in confusion.

"Mia!" Sam grabbed her attention, "How are you feeling now?"

"Yeah! Do you need something?" Varun asked with a serious expression.

Mischievous and wicked Varun acting all caring and concerned was something I was seeing for the first time in my life but I was glad that Mia was bringing this side out of him!

"Yeah! I am fine. W—water!" She croaked out.

"Yeah! Wait!" Varun ran to grab some water from the table placed in front of the couch.

I held her hands in mine and rubbed them.

"Here!" Varun handed me the glass and I took it up to her mouth.

She sipped some and then I placed the glass on the bedside table.

"Where are we?" She asked.

"We are in a room at the hotel. Mia! You fainted, do you remember that?" Sam asked, trying to be as soft as possible to not trigger something which can be harmful for Mia.

"I fainted?!" Mia exclaimed, somehow surprised and confused I guess!

"Varun, Sam! Will you wait outside for sometime? I want to talk to her for some time privately." I asked.

"Sure bhai!" Sam nodded.

"Yeah, why not! Come on, Sam!" Varun exclaimed, grabbing a hold of Sam's hand and they went out of the room.

Sighing, I turned my whole body to face Mia and took her hands in mine, placing them on my lap. She was looking at me with a little worry, confusion and a lot of anxiousness on her face.

"Calm your nerves, my love! Just calm down." I tried to calm her down first.

She gulped and nodded, looking down to her lap. I rubbed her palms and scooted closer to her before wrapping my arm around her shoulder. She leaned her head on my chest.

"What happened?" She asked.

"You tell me. I caught a hold of you before you could've fallen on the floor and hurt your head. What happened, baby? What made you all alarmed and terrified that you fainted?" I asked, softly not wanting to trigger her emotions again.

I felt her freezing in my arms and then she pulled back before looking around. I frowned when I saw her getting all dreaded again. Before she could harm herself because of her not right state of mind, I grabbed a hold of her shoulders and made her look at me.

"Hey, hey! Calm down, baby. Calm down, shh!" I pulled her to my chest by wrapping my arms around her waist.

"Y—Yuvi—!" She was shaking so badly that it made me feel heartbroken that I couldn't do anything.

"Shh shh! Come on, look at me now! You have nothing to fear when I am by your side, love!" I rubbed her back and made her look at me.

"Look at me." I uttered softly and she looked up at me with a frown on her face.

"Y—Yuvi! Plea—please, take me back to h—home. I d—don't wanna stay here please." She pleaded.

"Okay okay, fine! We are going home. Calm down now." I said and she gulped, breathing heavily.

"Come on!" I said as I got up from the bed and stretched out my hand for her.

She got down from the bed with my help and that's when there was a knock on the door which made her yelp and clung to my chest. I was taken aback by her fear for everything but rubbed her back softly whilst cooing sweet words in her ear and uttered a come in.

Mum, dad alongside chachu, chachi, Sam, Sid, Shree, Varun, Sam, Sahil and Adil with Hina came inside. Looking at the crowd in front of her, Mia hugged me tightly, hiding her face in my chest. I wrapped my arms tightly around her and signalled everyone to stay silent.

"Mum, dad! Mia is not feeling well so I think we should leave for home." I stated.

Mum and dad understood the situation and nodded but stared at Mia in concern.

"But, you guys haven't had your dinner yet!" Adil stated, making me glare at him.

Is he serious?! He wants me to have my dinner when my girl is suffering here at this place?!

"Sorry, son! But we got to leave. Mia really needs rest." Mum said.

Adil nodded and everyone went out of the room. Sam grabbed Mia's clutch and I picked her up in my arms before walking out of the room. We walked out of the hotel from the back side to dodge the media and their questions and went home.

09:21PM IST, September 21st
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

Pushing the door open to my room, I brought the sleeping Mia inside in my arms. Throughout the drive, she was asleep and I was thankful for that because it hurt me to see the fear in her eyes. Sid, Shree, Sahil and Varun have left for their homes.

I laid Mia down on the bed and went back to lock the door. Walking into the closet, I rummaged through the shelves for Mia's night dress. I got her one of my black t-shirts and came out. Sighing, I sat beside her on the bed, looking down at the t-shirt in my hands.

Wife or not, I've never seen or touched her without her consent and right now, she was asleep after a really traumatic evening. Neither I wanted to destroy her peaceful sleep nor I wanted to do it without her consent. If I went to Sam or Bhabhi, they'd probably push me back to change her by myself, saying I was her husband and I didn't think it was the right time to disturb them. Bhabhi must be busy with Aan and Alia and Sam must be tired that too with a hungry stomach. And it was not like I haven't seen her or touched her intimately, it's just my respect for her.

Turning the light off, I pulled her sleeping body to my chest and wrapped my arms around her waist. The moonlight coming through the balcony glass doors and the windows were enough for me to notice the back zip or I don't know what I would've done with this tight hugging dress. But I have a feeling that I'd have ripped it off because it wouldn't have come out easily. My hands traveled to the zip closure and I dragged it down. Then I removed the cloth covering her shoulder, revealing no bra straps there which made me curse under my breath quietly, so it wouldn't wake her up.

She wasn't wearing a bra all this time?!

When I slid the dress off her chest to her stomach area I found a pair of padded, lacy, strapless, black bra covering her breasts and sighed in relief. Thank god, she was wearing something inside or her being naked within the gown was enough to create dirty and scandalous images in my mind.

What?! I admit that my mind is corrupted but only for Mia, my wife, okay? I am loyal, not a manwhore like Adil!

Before taking the gown fully off her lower body, I grabbed the t-shirt which was on my lap and pulled it down her head. Once she was decent, I laid her back down and dragged the gown off her lower body. Then I switched the lights back and saw the makeup on her face.

Girls wipe their makeup before they sleep, don't they?!

I nodded to myself and took out my phone. I asked Google about how I can wipe the makeup off. After I got enough information, I walked towards the vanity table and searched for the makeup removers but didn't find any. Then I remembered the toiletries I've seen in the washroom and went to check them. That's where I found all of the makeup wipes and brought them alongside a bowl of water and some cotton pads.

Putting them on the bedside table, I sat beside Mia and saturated a cotton pad with the eye makeup remover. One by one I removed every bit of makeup from her face and lips and cleaned her face. Bringing a towel from the closet, I dabbed her face clean and then put everything back at her place. Otherwise she'd kill me for replacing her things just like she does when I keep my things carelessly.

Then I covered her with the duvet and adjusted the AC temperature. After that, I changed into my sweatpants and wore a vest before coming out of the washroom.

I heard a knock on the door so before it could wake Mia up, I walked up to the door and opened it.

"Mum! Please come in." I opened the door wide for mum.

"Is she asleep?" Mum asked as she came in with a tray of two covered milk glasses and a plate covered.

"Yeah! She hasn't woken up." I said.

"Okay! But wake her up and feed her something. It's not good to sleep with an empty stomach." Mum said.

"Yeah, I will! Did everyone eat?" I asked.

"Yeah! They're at the dining table now. And don't worry, we will talk about what happened there in the morning! Now you should take some rest as well!" Mum said and I nodded.

"Okay, I am leaving now. Finish your food okay!" Mum said.

"Yeah mum! You should go and have your food as well!" I said.

"Yeah, good night!" Mum said.

"Good night, mum!" I kissed mum's cheek before she left the room.

I closed the door behind her and came back to the bed to wake Mia up. I sat beside her and caressed her cheeks.

"Mia! Wake up, baby!" I shook her slightly.

"Mia! Get up, sweetheart!" After one or two more tries she finally woke up by slowly opening her eyes.

"Come on, utho bhi ab!" I said as I pulled her up to sit whilst she groaned, frowning because I disturbed her sleep. (Get up now!)

"Yuvi! Let me sleep!" She whined.

"You will, but before that—!" I paused and took the tray from the bedside table, "You need to eat something. It's not good to sleep with an empty stomach, you know that, yeah!"

Taking the cover off, I found cheese paratha with yoghurt.

"Look, I have your favourite cheese paratha for dinner." I lied.

It was not like she didn't like cheese paratha but this is not her favourite as well. Because her mind is still half asleep, I just wanted to get her stomach filled.

By a little difficulty, I fed her a paratha with the yoghurt and then made her finish her glass of milk before tucking her back to sleep. I had two parathas and finished the milk before joining her on the bed.

Pulling her close to my chest, I wrapped my both arms around her possessively before dozing off.

Next Morning
07:54AM IST, September 22nd
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

Pushing the door open to my room, I walked in and found Mia still sleeping. I had just come back after my gym session. Smiling in her direction, I made my way towards the washroom to take a shower. I wasn't in a hurry because I've taken a day off from the office today because I need to talk and do some investigations about what happened in the corridors of the hotel yesterday.

After I took a shower, I came out wrapping a towel around my waist and found Mia sitting on the bed and rubbing her eyes cutely, like a tiny kitten.

"Good morning, baby!" I greeted her as I threw the towel which was around my neck on the couch.

Remind me to pick that up later or Mia would kill me with her bare hands!

Her head snapped to my direction and her mouth fell apart. Cute. Then she quickly looked away, not wanting to get caught staring at me. I almost chuckled at her reaction. It's been almost a year since we met and more than three months since we got married, but this girl still blushes when she sees me half-naked.

"Good morning." She mumbled, softly still not looking at me.

I went near and took a seat on the bed, facing her.

"How did you sleep?" I asked.

"G—good!" She stammered and I sniggered in my mind.

Keeping up a straight face, I gripped her chin between my thumb and index finger and turned her face towards me.

"Never look away from me." I ordered, leaning close to her face which got her to gulp.

"Get it?" I asked and she nodded like an obedient wife.

So submissive!

"What's the ti—OMG!" She got up on the bed with a sudden flash which caught me off guard and I almost fell off the bed.

Almost! Thank God, I somehow managed or the towel would have slipped off my waist as well! Shukar khuda!

"Oh my god! Yuvraj it's so late! We are gonna be late for our work!" She screeched, jumping on the bed.

"Fuck, Mia! Stop jumping, you will hurt yourself!" I tried to grab her but she was being a clown right now jumping from here and there on the bed whilst tugging on her hair hard.

"Oh god! What am I gonna do now? My colleagues will think that I am a lazy arse and the employees in office, oh fuck! They will think of me as an irresponsible CEO and blame dad for that! Dad! No no! That cannot happ—!" I interrupted her by grabbing onto her wrists and pulling her on my body so she would stop jumping on the bed.

My god, only he knows how I did that!

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She screeched loudly like a cat and fell on my chest with her hands on my shoulder. I had both my arms wrapped around her tiny waist. The t-shirt she was wearing has ridden up because of her rabbit jumps. Only I knew how I controlled myself from ripping those black lacy panties off her and fucking her senseless.

But I guess I have to shower again because of her now. Not before giving a proper punishment to her for her little show right there!

Before she could think of something, I claimed her lips with mine. Though she was surprised with my act at first but soon she kissed me back with just as much eagerness.

My lips moved against her own as I pulled her whole on to me. Taking my lead, she wrapped her legs around my waist, clinging to my body like a leech. The tent forming in my towel was enough to prove how much turned on I was by her little show there! My hands left her waist causing her to whimper and tighten her hold on me. I moved my hands from her hips to her butt, cupping them in my large palms. I squeezed both of them firmly, causing her to gasp and we broke our kiss. Her head fell back as she gave me a proper access to her neck area which was being violated right now. I trailed kisses down from her jaw to her cleavage which was on view because of the loose neckline of the t-shirt.

Her panties cladded womanhood was just above my masculine boner and I knew she must've felt it poking on her butt area. Squeezing her arse cheeks, I started to rub her womanhood against my boner which made her moan whilst I groaned in pleasure whilst peppering kisses down her collarbones. They were showy and so perfect that sometimes I felt turned on just by gazing at them. She began to grind against me which made me growl in pleasure and attack more viciously on her neck region.

She will be needing some high neck and turtleneck clothes for some days, I guess!

I tugged on her neck causing her to look into my eyes again. Without a thought, I pressed my lips on hers again. I guided her to move faster against my groin region whilst we were sucking each other's lips like two hungry beasts. I almost came when she tugged on my hair hard and I knew we needed to stop.

I pulled back from the kiss and locked my eyes with her which were clouded with lust just like mine.

"Let's take it to the washroom, because I don't think I can stop now!" I rasped out, feeling restless and frustrated.

Her cheeks went red but she nodded nonetheless. I took her to the washroom before locking the door behind us and went inside the shower stall. I closed the slides and put her down in front of me, just under the showerhead. She was looking at me nervously. My t-shirt was too big on her, almost reaching her mid-thigh. Her open hair didn't help much either nor her long bare legs.

I caged her between me and the cold tile wall behind her by putting my both palms by her sides.

"Do you have any idea how incredibly sexy you are?" I whispered, leaning in towards her head.

She began to blush and looked down at her hands. I gripped her chin again.

"What did I say before in the room?" I asked.

She looked startled and nervous by my sudden question with furrowed brows as if she didn't remember what I exactly said. Then realisation hit her and she looked at me.

"To never look away from you!" She said in a low voice.

"And what did you do just now?" I asked.

"I'm sorry!" She mumbled, pouting.

I smiled and kissed her lips again. Don't blame me, they're irresistible and mind your own business please. She is my wife and I can kiss her anytime, anywhere I want!

My hands travelled down her arms and went to her lower body region. I pushed the t-shirt up with a hand and roamed my hand around her panties feverishly. Then lower and lower, my fingers were just on her clitoris which was covered by the thin fabric of her panties. Lingering my fingers, on the linings of her panties from both sides, I touched her fleshy folds making her moan in ecstasy.

My lips left her's and wandered around her jaw area, giving her full access to moan out loud. I took the rim of her panties in my two fingers and brushed it to one side, revealing her rosy womanhood. My thumb travelled up to her clitoris and I gave it a hard push which made Mia jolt at her place. Smirking devilishly, I put the pressure on her clit with my thumb and started to move it in circular motions. She quivered before me, clutching on to my biceps tightly. My other hand which was on her waist raised up and I opened the shower faucet, letting the cold water glide down all over us.

She shivered, feeling the cold water washing over us and panted because my constant torture on her neck. The t-shirt she was wearing was now all wet and sticking to her godly body with every single curve showing. From the shape of her breasts to her small waist and curvy hips. I stopped my movements on her clitoris and pulled back my hand which made her whine in frustration.

"Patience, baby!" I said and my voice was hoarse as hell.

I gently pulled my t-shirt over her head, leaving her in her lacy black bra and panties. I took a sharp breath when I saw her alluring body which never fails to amaze me as much as I see every time. I cupped her breasts which were still covered from my eyes because of the bra and felt their softness in my hard, manly palms. I almost moaned, feeling the tender globes and without wasting a second, my hands traveled to her back and I detached her closure, letting her breasts spring free. Gently, removing the bra, I took them completely off and devoured her soft, pink nubs which were hardened due to the cold water and my soft pleasure.

The water gliding down them looked so seductive that I couldn't help but take one of her breasts into my mouth, sucking and nibbling on it like a baby which made her moan and arch her back in pleasure. Whilst my mouth was latched to one, the other was being played by my fingers. I gave equal attention to the other breast with my mouth and then my mouth traveled towards her shoulder blades. I felt her heart thumping loudly with her chest rising and falling rapidly as she took her every breath. My hand went to her panties and I ripped them off her.

What? It's hot, okay!

She gasped because of the sudden action but I silenced her by reattaching our lips hungrily. Leaving her lips, I trailed kisses down her body and knelt down in front of her. I took a hold of her one leg and put it on my shoulder, revealing her beautiful heaven, to which she held onto my shoulders to keep her balance. Her blushy mist coloured womanhood was just in front of my face, waiting for me to devour her. The water flowing down those fleshy, cleanly shaved lips were like inviting me to devour them and I obliged by latching my mouth on her sex.

She was soaking and she tasted so sweet with the water streaming down her womanhood. She moaned in pleasure and tugged on my hair strands whilst I ate her greedily. When she started to quiver violently, I pulled my head back which made her growl and glare down at me. I gave her an amusing smirk before getting up on my feet and slamming my lips on her again to give her a taste of her mouthwateringly delicate juice. My fingers went to her pussy again and I buried my one finger into her vaginal wall making her moan into my mouth.

I pulled my finger in and out till she adjusted to the length and then added another finger which made her whimper. My mouth left her's and traveled to her chest region, taking one nipple in. I sucked on them whilst fucking her with my fingers. Her hands went to my towel which was now wet and hugging my lower region and then she tugged it off, leaving me all naked in front of her.

She wrapped one of her hands around my boner which made me groan in pleasure. She started to stroke my dick and added a little pressure occasionally which made me growl. Pulling my fingers out of her vagina, my hands went down to her thighs and I picked her up carefully. She wrapped her arms around my waist tightly. Now my hard cock was pressing on to her soaking wet vagina and it made both of us moan in pleasure. I started to move my hips against her, my dick was gliding up and down her pussy lips.

"Fuck, I need you now, Mia!" I grunted, feeling close to release just by the contact.

"Please, Yuvi!" She whimpered, wrapping her arms tightly around my neck as we both panted.

Accepting her consent, I took a hold of my dick and aligned it to her core. I thrusted inside her at once, earning a surprise gasp from her as her head fell back and I grunted feeling her warmth enveloping my hard cock. I moved forward, pressing her back against the cold tile wall of the shower stall as I started to push my hip back and forth, letting my dick slide in and out of her, feeling her clenching and unclenching around me.

"Fuck! You're so tight, baby!" I exclaimed, pounding into her as the water fell on both of us which made us pant like dogs in summer.

We both were close to our climax because of our little session some time before. I kept pounding into her as she moaned my name. After a whilst, I put her down and spun her to face the wall and shoved my dick in from the back into her tight and warm pussy. I fastened my pace whilst she put her both palms on the wall to balance herself because of my rough strokes and moaned. Soon enough, we both came undone by screaming each other's names. I filled her pussy with every drop of my semen and she bathed my dick with her warm fluid. We stayed like that with me inside her for sometime before I pulled out of her and we took a shower.

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She went out first and brushed her teeth after our shower with a towel wrapped around her body and another around her wet hair. I came out wrapping a towel around my waist and went to the closet.

Oh fuck! I forgot to inform her that I had taken a day off for both of us today!

I went back to the washroom where she was still brushing like a cute kid with utmost concentration, like she'd get scolded if she didn't brush them properly. I internally chuckled and approached her.

"Mia!" I called, breaking her trance where she was only focusing on brushing her teeth.

She looked back at me and raised her brow questioningly.

"Mhmm?" She hummed, still brushing.

"I have taken a day off for both of us today." I said and she widened her eyes.

She turned back towards the basin and spat the foams out before washing her mouth hurriedly and then turned back to face me.

"You did what?!" Her animated look almost made me topple up laughing.

"I said, I had taken a day off for both of us from our offices and I have informed your hospital as well for your absence." I explained again.

"But why?" She whined.

Such a workaholic wife I've got!

"Mia! Have you forgotten about yesterday night?" I asked with a little seriousness in my tone which made her frown.

She looked taken aback but then her eyes filled with tears which made me feel guilty for reminding her about yesterday night again. I sighed and stepped close to her, taking her in my arms.

"Shh I know, it hurts you to remember that. But you should know that I can't see my strong wife like that ever again. It hurts me to see you like this, baby. Please let me in." I whispered, caressing her back.

"Y—Yuvi!" She stammered.

"Shh! I am not telling you to spill everything right now. Waise bhi, you haven't eaten your dinner properly so get ready and let's go downstairs for breakfast! We have all day to ourselves for this talk, yeah?" I paused and pulled back from the hug, "Now don't cry, okay? I can't see you crying. You're my brave girl and you have everyone beside you, including me! You have nothing to fear, yeah?"

She nodded and I wiped her tears away before pecking her forehead.

"Come on! I will take out your dress for today. Sounds good?" I asked.

"Yeah!" She nodded, giving me a heartwarming smile that made me swoon over her beauty, in and out.

I gave her a smile in return before leaving the washroom and went to the closet. I took out a pair of blue jeans and a white polo t-shirt for me. After getting dressed, I went through her wardrobe and chose a navy blue intricately designed kurti with high collar and a pair of white leggings. I loved it when she wore an Indian dress. Not like I didn't like it when she wore western but I'd always prefer her wearing Indian because she looked extra beautiful in them. I chose a pair of underwear in white, for her before coming out of the closet and placed them neatly on the bed.

In no time, she came out and thanked me for choosing an outfit for her by kissing me on the cheek and left for the closet, taking her clothes along. I fixed my hair and spritz some fragrance on. She came out wearing a pair of beautiful hoop earrings with golden rosettes at the bottom. Her wet hair was now free from the towel, cascading down her shoulders and her glowing face looked divine by the sunlight coming from the outside.

With a smile, she came up to me and stood by my side, plugging her hairdryer in.

"Let me!" I took the hairdryer from her and dried her hair.

She looked at me through the mirror with a soft smile whilst all my attention was on her silky, black locks. They were so healthy and shiny. After her hair was dried, she applied some serum and brushed them whilst I stood behind her, looking at everything curiously. Then she squirted some drops of moisturiser in her palm and applied all over her neck, face and hands.

"What are you looking at so curiously?" She asked, applying concealer on my love bites over her neck area.

"I am wondering what keeps my beautiful wife so graceful all day and night!" I said, making her blush.

"Admire baad mein kar lena kyun ki right now I'm hungry as hell that I can eat a whole cow!" She exclaimed as she wore her mangalsutra, turning to face me. (Admire me later, because)

"Mhmm! Just a second." I grabbed the tiny vermilion box and showed it to her.

Her mouth formed into an 'o' shape and she nodded. I pinched a little amount of vermilion in between my fingers and applied it on her middle partition. Then we grabbed our mobile phones and made our way out of the room. We came downstairs to the dining hall where bhabhi and chachi were putting the plates at their places.

"Good morning, chachi! Good morning, bhabhi!" I greeted them with a hug and they greeted me back.

"Good morning!" Mia did the same, "I am sorry, I woke up late today that's why I couldn't come to help you make breakfast."

"Shut up, Mia! Why are you even apologising?!" Chachi gave her a stern look.

"Yeah! We all are here and I know, we all love to eat your handmade food. But it's okay to take a day off from the kitchen when you are sick. So no more, apologising, okay?" Bhabhi asked and Mia nodded, "Good! How are you feeling now?"

"I am much better and thank you for asking." Mia smiled.

"Mia!" We heard mum and found her coming out of the kitchen with a crockery in her hands. She kept it on the table and hugged Mia.

"You worried us last night, bete!" Mum pulled back from the hug and cupped Mia's cheeks, "How are you now? And why did you come downstairs? I was just about to bring your food to your room."

"Maa, relax! I am fine and feeling much better now. Thank you so much for your concern but I am really fine, trust me." Mia assured mum.

"Okay, if you say so! I have made your favourite kiwi and mixed fruit salad with spinach paratha today." Mum said, making Mia grin.

"Thank you so much for pampering me, maa! But you really didn't have to. I would have eaten anything you cooked. I love your handmade food just like I love my mum's." Mia said.

"I heard Aaj kisi ki favourite breakfast bani hai!" Dad exclaimed as he stepped into the dining hall alongside chachu and bhai. (I heard someone's favourite breakfast has been cooked today.)

Mia smiled at them and touched dad and chachu's feet who blessed her.

"Good morning, papa, chachu,bhai!"

"Good morning! How are you now, beta?" Dad asked.

"I am fine, papa! I really worried you all last night, didn't I? I am so sorry!" Mia apologised and I shook my head knowing that she is going to get an ear full from someone now.

"Stop apologising, Mia!" Bhai said sternly, "We are family and it's our responsibility to worry and take care of each other. You were the one saying it to me and now I have to remind you of it again and again?"

Mia smiled at bhai apologetically.

"You're our daughter beta so of course we would be worried for you. And I hope you would stop apologising to everyone for doing their jobs, alright?" Chachu said.

"Yeah, I won't from now on!" Mia nodded.

"Come on, now! Be seated everyone! Aaj Mia ki favourite breakfast bani hai and I am sure that you'd love it too!" Bhabhi exclaimed. (Today, we have made Mia's favourite breakfast!)

"Well, I am very interested. I mean, Mia cooks super delicious foods so her favourite breakfast would be yummy as well, right?" Bhai nodded.

"Yup, healthy and tasty!" Sam came from behind and hugged Mia, "Hey, bestie! You good?"

"Yeah! I am fine." Mia nodded.

Then we all took our seats and had a hearty breakfast, laughing and talking with each other. Aan was asleep and Alia was gone to school. That's why she couldn't join us during breakfast.

10:38AM IST, September 22nd
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

Currently Mia and I are spending time with our family in the living room of the mansion. Dad and bhai took a day off as well to keep Mia company and get her back to her happy self. Mia was sandwiched between bhabhi and Sam whilst I sat beside mum with my head on her shoulder. Bhai sat on the other side of maa. Chachi was beside Sam and dad, chachu in separate single seats.

"Hey guys!" We heard a voice and turned to find Sid, Shree, Sahil and Varun coming in.

We all got up and greeted them with hugs.

"How are you now, Mia?" Shree asked, hugging Mia.

"I am fine now, Shree!" Mia replied, "Please take your seat guys! I will bring coffee for everyone."

Mia went inside with Shree whilst we all took our seats.

"Raj! Any changes in her behaviour?" Sahil asked with concern.

"Not really! She was very cheery when she woke up this morning." I chuckled, remembering her jumping on the bed like a rabbit, which made the others smile in relief, "but when I reminded her about yesterday night, her eyes filled with tears instantly!" I sighed.

"I really don't know what's going on and what's the reason behind her panic disorders but I am going to find out soon." I stated, remembering about the morning when I asked Karan to get me all the CCTV footage of the corridors of the hotel when I went to workout, "Anyhow, I just want her to open up to me! I want her to share her fears with me just like she shares her happiness."

"Don't worry beta! Give her some time." Mum rubbed my back.

Mridula's POV

"Let me grab the mugs, first!" I said as I went to the cabinets and took out the mugs.

"Mia!" Shree called and I hummed, placing the mugs on the island and turned on the stove, heating the milk.

"What got you all panicked and faint, Mia?" Shree asked, freezing me at my place.

"I know, something is there which has been bothering you since forever. And as a best friend, I feel like shit that I don't know what made my bestie like this." She sighed, "What is it, Mia? Please open up to us. Let us in!"

I gulped and turned to face her.

"D—don't worry! I will. Soon." I promised her, giving a small smile which she reciprocated and pecked my forehead.

"Always remember that, we all are with you. You're not alone!" Shree said and I nodded.

We made the coffee and walked out of the kitchen.

"Here is the coffee, guys!" Shree chirped, grabbing everyone's attention who looked like they were having a serious conversation by the looks on their faces.

I gave everyone a small smile and served the coffee. After giving everyone their coffee, I took my cup and sat at my place between Sam and bhabhi. Everyone was sipping their coffees and were glancing at me with concern occasionally which made me feel more guilt about keeping this from all.

I cleared my throat and everyone's eyes snapped to me which I wanted.

"I—I want to o—open up." I stuttered, fidgeting with my fingers nervously, "I wan—t to share ev—everything with y—you guys."

Sam wrapped her arm around my shoulder and rubbed my arm, cooing it's okay. Yuvraj got up from his place and put the coffee on the table before walking up to where I was seated. He knelt down in front of me and took my both hands in his.

"Yes, Mia! Tell me, what happened." He nodded at me, encouragingly.

I held his hand tightly and braced myself to start explaining the reason behind my miserable self.

"It all started—

Flashback

I was just eight years old when I was kidnapped by one of dad's rival companies who wanted to have the tender back which dad got after his hard work and wise business mind. The kidnappers had kept me in an isolated area which had some under construction buildings and thick bushes and all.

It took me three days to come out of that hell hole and that too by myself. I am not blaming my dad or anyone for not finding me earlier because I knew how close they were to find me and even if I hadn't escaped that day, the police would have rescued me in some hours from there. But the three days I spent there was a pure torture to my eight year self. I witnessed murder in front of my eyes, I didn't have an appetite to eat, I didn't bath and what not! All I did was cry and miss my parents.

Imran, my dad's rival, didn't visit much but he made sure to scare the hell out of me by his goons and by one of his special friends. I never got to know his name but he came everyday.

During the first day, when I was knackered after all the crying and screaming, I just sat by the window which was sealed. I had the biggest scowl on my face because the place was stinky and so dirty. I didn't like it a bit but what was I expecting, a freaking mansion?! Anyhow, I just had some water which had been brought by the goons but the vada pav they brought for me was kept at it's plate. I wanted to have something Italian, like pasta or tiramisu, not vada pav. I scowled more thinking about the yummy snacks our teachers had prepared for us with the help of some cooks, I didn't even get to eat those!

A bang on the door which kept me locked from the outside world, startled me and a loud yelp left my mouth. I jumped from my seat and turned around to find a man.

"Awh! What a cute little princess, you are!" He gushed, coming towards me and I backed away from him in fear.

I asked him who he was and he replied to me with his sickening smile which revealed his not so perfect teeth, all of irregular shapes and yellowish. Ew yuck!

"Your new friend!" He knelt down in front of me.

"NO YOU'RE NOT!" I yelled, angrily, "You're not my friend. You wouldn't have kidnapped me if you were my friend."

He chuckled.

"Awh, aren't you just too smart for your age? What's your name, little girl?" He paused to let me reply to his question but I didn't. I stood there glaring at him.

"Feisty, are we!" He asked, amusingly, "Nevermind! I will call you—Mmm." He acted to think, "Got it! I will call you, puppet! My little puppet!"

I shivered, disgustingly when he grinned wide looking at me.

End of the flashback

I shivered, tightening my hold on Yuvraj's hands who was still kneeling in front of me.

"Puppet?! Seriously?! What a disgusting man he must be!" Sahil bhai gritted his teeth.

I shook my head.

"Not only disgusting bhaiya, he is cruel and inhuman!" My eyes watered again.

Flashback

During the second day, I felt more weak and worn out. And don't even ask me about the unhygienic feeling I felt at that time. After sometime, the same man, who was also the special friend of Imran came.

"Hello, to my favourite little puppet! How are you feeling today, hmm?" He asked, walking closer to me, "Oh, I see! You still haven't touched your food huh?"

I just ignored him and kept glancing out where a cat was playing with some butterflies.

"You know, it's not to ignore your friend. I a—!" Before he could continue his rants, I turned to face him with a brave face.

"You're not my friend!" I snapped with wide eyes.

He was taken aback by my outburst but then smirked.

"Oh, so little puppet can speak as well? Huh?" He smirked, making me feel more disgusted than before.

"It's okay if you're not hungry. But you know, someone else is very hungry!" He said.

"No no! It's not about me. Someone else, who can become your friend here to keep you company! Do you want to meet them?" He asked.

"I don't want any friends from here." I said.

"Too bad! Because you're going to meet them now." He picked me up in his arms which made me squeal and I started to struggle in his arms.

I scratched his face, tugged hardly on his strands but he gave me no attention and took me out.

"Here we are!" He announced but I didn't stop my struggles until I heard some growling sounds.

My head snapped back to find a large pack of  hyenas inside a large rectangular metal cage. He put me down and I stumbled back because of their constant growls and scratching on the cage bars whilst looking directly at me with their teeth revealed.

"Meet your new friends, my little puppet! Oh look, they are already so fond of you. Look at how lovingly they are looking at you!" He said, making me more scared than ever.

"N—no!" I backed away more from the cage, fearing that they may come out.

Stumbling upon a rock, I fell down as tears rolled down my cheeks by looking at the dangerous looking hyena dogs in front of me. I crawled back, making him laugh at my miserable situation.

"Awh, is my puppet scared?" He mocked, "Weren't you the one who snapped at me when I asked to be your friend? Now, what happened!"

"Pl—please." I pleaded with my eyes glued to the creatures in front of me who were ready to lunge at me if the bars were open.

"Hmm. I will take you back but there's a condition. You've to accept my friendship if you don't want to be their food today. So are you accepting that you want to become my friend instead of theirs?" He asked, grabbing my attention.

"Yes! Yes! I will be your friend, just take me away from here, please!" I cried, helplessly.

"Fair enough! Sorry, my friends. She is not so interested to be your friend. But I guess, there is always a next time. See you soon!" He said to the dogs who snarled at him.

He just smirked at them before walking up to me and tugged me alongside him outside the shady looking place. A dungeon I guess!

End of Flashback

"I was terrified! I couldn't even sleep that night. It made my condition worse." I sobbed as Yuvraj pulled me into his arms, rubbing my back softly.

"Fucking psycho!" Bhai cursed, angrily.

"Shh baby! I am here. I am here." I hid myself in Yuvraj's arms.

Bhabhi slid making place for Yuvraj and he sat beside him before pulling me almost onto his lap. I looked around to find papa and maa looking at me with tearful eyes, chachu had his fists clenched alongside Sahil bhai, Varun bhaiya and Sid jiju. Chachi and Bhabhi were looking at me with pity, Sam and Shree were sobbing just like me. And Yuvraj, he looked like a different person.

There was fear, hurt, anger, frustration and what not in his eyes!

"It didn't end there! Things worsened for me after I accepted his friendship." I continued.

Flashback

"I don't wanna!" I snapped at him for trying to feed me forcefully.

It's been an hour or so since he brought me back to my cage. He has been sticking to me like a puppy since then. I love puppies but he is disgusting.

"But why? You haven't eaten anything since yesterday. It's not good for your health. And I am not letting my friend get sick under my supervision." He pouted.

Friend! Friend! Friend! That's what he has been chanting since we came back. It's annoying as hell!

"Because I don't like vada pav and this is smelly!" I lied, scrunching my nose because I didn't find a peiper reason to dodge his requests.

"Is it?" He smelled the bread and then threw it away on the opposite wall, making my eyes wide.

"You don't have to eat that!" He paused, "KUSHAL! ABDULLAH!" He roared, making me flinch at my place.

Two buffy men came running inside and stopped in front of him. One was wearing black body hugging t-shirt with jeans and the other wore the same jeans with a brown full sleeved shirt.

"Yes, Sir? Any problem?" One of them asked who was wearing a brown full sleeve t-shirt, glaring at me.

I glared back.

"Yes! Who brought this food for her today?" He asked them.

"Um, it was Faheem. Is there anything wrong?" The one with black t-shirt asked.

"Bring him to the dungeon! And no more questions." He ordered.

"Okay sir!" Both of the buffy men went out, leaving us alone.

"Now after this no one would dare to bring smelly food for my puppet!" His voice brought me out of my trance and I looked at him confusingly.

"Let's go!" He got up, stretching out his hand for me.

"W—where!" I crawled back.

"To have fun. Come on!" He picked me up, giving no care to my struggles.

He brought me out of the place where I was staying and took me towards a familiar path which was printed on my mind.

"No! N—no! I am not g—going there!" I struggled even more, "NO! LET ME GO!"

"SHUT THE FUCK UP!" His roar silenced me and I felt almost deaf because of his loud voice near my ears, "You stupid brat! If I hear a word from your mouth, I will leave you with the hyenas down there."

I was about to protest by yelling but decided against it. Instead I shook my head with tears scrolling down my cheeks.

"Awh I am sorry, puppet! But trust me, we will have fun!" His voice sent chills down my spine and I found myself shaking in fear.

After a few minutes, we reached the place which I dreaded the most in my eight year old life. The dungeon! And I found myself standing in front of the beasts who looked hungry and dangerous to me. They snarled, lunging inside their cage which made me flinch back in fear. But my fear was replaced with surprise when I saw the two buffy looking guys from before bringing another guy inside who was struggling to get free.

"No, please! I am sorry. I didn't know the food was not good. I swear, please let me go. Don't do this to me!" The guy cried.

"Sir! He is Faheem, the one who brought food for the girl!" The black t-shirt uncle said.

"Hm! So you are the one, huh?" My so-called friend asked the guy who was shivering in fear.

"I—I am sorry, sir! I swear I didn't know. I w—would never do such a mis—mistake again. I promise! Please forgive me. Please l—let me go, this time please!" He choked on his own sobs.

"Tsk tsk tsk. How pitiful! You should have thought and checked the food before giving it to my puppet!" My so-called friend said.

"S—stop!" I croaked out, grabbing their attention, "Le—leave him. It wasn't his f—fault. I l—lied because I didn't want t—to eat."

"Oh I know that, puppet." My eyes widened, hearing him.

"W—what?" I asked in disbelief.

"Yeah! I knew that you were annoyed by me and to dodge my demands of feeding you, you lied!" He smirked.

"T—then leave the uncle now!" I demanded with angry eyes because I didn't like the game he was playing with me.

"Awh! Is my little puppet getting emotional for this piece of shit?" He smirked, "Well! I assure you that he is not leaving this dungeon and will be punished for something he never did. Thanks to you and your lie!"

I shook my head vigorously, feeling the bile rising up to my throat because of his words.

"N—no! Please l—leave him. L—let him go!" I said.

"Now what is the fun in that?" He pouted, "Kushal! Abdullah!" He signalled the buffy uncles who nodded.

Both of them dragged the person who brought me food behind the hyenas cage with the person crying and struggling in their arms.

"NO! LET ME GO!" He was yelling.

"W—what are you going to do? Please leave him. He is not at fault here!" I pleaded.

"Oh trust me, puppet! He is at fault here! Do you know why?" He paused, "Because he is an informer of the police and was here to keep a tab on you."

I was shocked because of his revelation.

"W—what?" I stammered.

"Yes! And now you both will be punished. Him, for betraying us and you, for lying to me." He smirked again making me quiver in fear.

"NO! PLEASE, NO!" A startled scream made me snap my head towards it's direction and the sight in front of me scared me to death.

The uncle who was accused of being a police informer was made to stand on a metal platform of the cage with his legs and hands tied. The hyena dogs were constantly scratching and jumping to get a hold of him which was impossible because of the metal platform separating them.

"Puppet!" My head snapped to him when he called me with the disgusting nickname he gave me, "Here! Take this."

He handed me a tiny rectangular remote-like thing which had only one button in the middle, of red colour.

"W—what's this?" I asked, looking up at him from the remote in my hands.

He smirked, devilishly.

"Your and his, both of your punishments!" He stated.

End of Flashback

"Don't tell me, he made you do that?" Yuvraj asked in a stern voice.

I looked up at him with my tearful eyes and slowly nodded.

"Fuck!" He enveloped me in his arms whilst I sobbed, fisting his shirt in my palms.

"Then, what happened?" Sahil bhai asked.

"Then—

Flashback

The uncle fell into the cage when the metal platform slide back because my so-called friend made me press the button forcefully. I was in utter shock, as all of the hyena dogs attacked him which made him scream in pain and I screamed outside in— I don't know what I was feeling! Fear, disgust, guilt and what not! It was me, because of whom he is in this situation right now. It was me, because of whom he got punished. It was me, who pushed him between the beasts. It was me, who should have been punished for lying, not him.

I sobbed, looking away and tried to lessen the growling and screaming voices by putting my palms on my ears but they were just so loud.

"Look at him, puppet! Look at what you have done to him!" His voice rang in my ears but I didn't dare to look behind me.

Closing my eyes tightly, I shook my head.

"No n—no! I di—didn't do an—ything!" I sobbed, silently.

The palms which were covering my ears were snatched off suddenly and by gripping my shoulders in a vice grasp, someone forced me to turn around to face the cage which made me scream. The one who made me forcefully see those beasts attacking the uncle was none other than my so-called friend.

"N—no! No I don't wan—nna watch it!" I thrashed in his arms who kept me facing the horrible scene in front of him.

Soon I felt uncle's scream dying down and looked up to find him, lying lifelessly in the middle of the pack of hyenas. They were still growling and attacking him whilst he laid there unconscious. I didn't even know if he was dead or alive but I hoped he was dead because this torture was worse than death, knowing someone's eating from your body meat when you're alive.

I broke down completely and fell on the floor sobbing and hiding my face in my hands.

"I a—am sorry!"

End of Flashback

"I am so—rry!" I sobbed in Yuvraj's chest who was still holding me like his most prized possession.

"Shh baby! You don't need to continue." Yuvraj cooed but I shook my head.

"No! I—I need to." I told him.

Flashback

He, my so-called friend, was so cruel that he didn't stop after that. He didn't stop his torture even after killing an innocent life. He didn't stop his torture even after breaking me mentally. He didn't stop!

"Now it's your turn!" His voice made my eyes wide and I looked up at him with a horrified look marred on my face.

"W—what? No!" I moved back but he was fast enough for my eight year old tiny self and stopped me from escaping.

"What no? Don't even think that your punishment is over. You don't escape after lying to your friend here, me!" He smirked.

"And they look more hungry. Don't you think so?" He asked, making me snap my head towards the cage to find the hyenas looking at me with their teeth snarling at me.

I gasped, seeing their bloody teeth and mouths. The cellar smelled so bad. Blood, the smell of the hyenas and what not! I was disgusted and feeling sick with each passing second.

"But I guess, your tiny body wouldn't be enough for them!" He said, making me sigh in relief, "Don't worry though! They will wait for you. And when the right time comes, I will hand you to them by myself!"

"NO!" I screamed before blacking out.

End of Flashback

"The next d—day, I found myself b—back at the room wh—where I was kept af—ter I was kidnapped and wh—en someone c—came to give me my f—food, I took the chance and es—escaped. The police was cl—ose enough to find me and when they saw me running by the road, they rescued me and took me back to m—my home." I said in between my sobs and hiccups.

"He said, he w—will let those beasts feed on m—me when I am bi—g enough to clench all of their h—hunger, Yuvi! They'll k—kill me!" I sobbed, pressing my face more into Yuvraj's chest.

"Shh. No one will be able to touch you till I am here, sweetheart. You have nothing to fear. Calm down!" He caressed my hair.

Yuvraj's POV

Rage ! Fury ! And whatnot.

I have never felt this disgusted of anyone before. How could he do something to an eight year old baby? That's totally inhumane.

I have never felt this helpless ever before. The way she was clutching to my shirt, the way she was hiding her face into my chest, the way she clung to my body was enough to tell how scared and miserable she was. I never knew something like this had happened to my girl who has the kindest heart I've ever come across. The smile which never left her beautiful face, the smile which literally brightened up this mansion was now turned down into the heart wrenching sobs.

All of us had tears in our eyes. Because we could feel what she has gone through. And as per the information, no one knew about this before. Not even papa, maa, Abhi and Subho maa. I just don't know what they will feel when they get to know about this all.

"Mum! I am taking Mia to our room. She needs to calm down!" I said, looking down at Mia who hasn't stopped her crying since the beginning.

Mum nodded and wiped her tears. I picked Mia up in brid style to which she wrapped her arms tightly around my neck and hid her face in the crook of it. I gave everyone an apologetic look before walking towards the stairs. I walked upstairs to our room and closed the door behind me. Walking up to the bed, I gently put Mia down but she wasn't ready to let go of me.

"N—no! Don't l—leave me, Y—Yuvi plea—se!" She sobbed, hugging my waist.

I wrapped my arms around her shoulders and patted her head which was resting on my abs. I took a seat beside her and she instantly climbed up to my lap and curled up, hugging me close to her. I sighed and leaned my head back on the headboard whilst caressing her head softly and cooing sweet words to her.

"Shh baby! Calm down and try to sleep for sometime. I will be here when you wake up. I promise. I am not going anywhere. I have taken a day off, remember?" I said.

She didn't answer me but calmed down a little. I caressed her cheek as she closed her drooping eyes. I kept caressing her cheek and hair till she fell asleep in my arms. And I kept looking at the ceiling, processing everything Mia revealed.

12:38PM IST, September 22nd
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Joe Bagh, Delhi NCR

The phone ringing brought me back to reality from my thoughts and I hurriedly fished out my phone from the pocket and silenced it. Carefully looking at Mia, I found her sleeping soundly on me and sighed in relief. I saw Karan's name flashing on my mobile screen.

I carefully placed Mia on the bed and fixed some pillows under her head and some around her before covering her with a duvet. I walked towards the balcony and picked up the call.

"Yes, Karan?" I asked.

"Sir, I mailed you the footage but there was no response from you. That's why I decided to check if they were the right ones!" Karan said.

"Oh! I haven't checked them yet, I was busy. I will check them now. Thank you." I said.

"Okay sir." I hummed and hung up.

I was so busy processing everything that I didn't know when my phone buzzed with notification in my pocket. I shook my head and opened the mailbox. I found the footage sent by Karan and clenched my fists tight.

Then I called Sam and asked her to stay beside Mia for sometime with Shree which she agreed to. After she came with Shree, I went downstairs. I saw everyone still in their same positions in the living room. I cleared my throat to grab their attention.

"I have something to show you all!" I said.

"What is it, Yuvi?" Dad asked.

"The footage of what happened with Mia yesterday!" I said.

Silence was all I got as a response and I knew it was my cue. Plugging my phone with the large tv of the living room, I played the footage in which I could see Mia coming out of the washroom. We all watched in silence as she came out of the washroom, straightening her gown and disappeared to the other corridor. Then I switched on the other corridor's footage where we saw Mia appear from the end of the corridor. But before she could move forward, she was blocked by two girls, one was Hina for sure because I instantly recognised her by her dress. But we couldn't see their faces as they had their back facing the camera. I increased the volume level when I saw Mia's lips movings going on and why are you blocking my way?" Mia asked in a stern tone but there was a hint of surprise in her voice because of this sudden interruption.

Hina and the other girl looked at each other before turning their heads back to face Mia. 

"Why so hurry, Mia? Won't you wanna meet her?" I recognised Hina's voice.

"Hina! I don't have time for your bull shit. Neither do I want to meet your friend over here. All I want is to go out with my family. So will you move out of my way?" Mia said, gritting her teeth.

"Tsk tsk tsk!" I heard the other girl and saw as she stepped towards Mia, "Family, huh?"

Her voice was so familiar, like I felt I have heard her somewhere before. But the name didn't click in my mind.

"The family you are talking about was about to be mine, Mia! The husband of yours was supposed to be mine!" The other girl hissed.

The fuck?! Who is she?! And why is she saying that? I don't remember I got someone's proposal except Hina and—! Fuck! Is she Avni?! Avni Raizada?! But how come? How did she get out of jail? She was arrested accused of attempt to murder for fuck sake.

Different questions came into my mind but I was brought back to reality by Mia's voice.

"What are you talking about?" I heard Mia ask and looked at the TV to find her moving back from the girl whom I doubt to be Avni.

"Awh, the little wife doesn't know about it? What a shame!" The other girl said with a hint of mockery in her tone, "Then let me introduce myself. I am Avni Raizada. Your husband's supposed to be wife."

Fuck! I knew, it was her.

I saw Mia frowning in confusion.

"Listen, I don't care who you are and what's your relation with my husband! All of that was in the past and I live in the present and I would suggest you do that as well. Neither I have any grudges against you nor you should have any against me. So If you will step aside now?" Mia said.

I felt proud because of the maturity she showed at that moment.

"Are you sure? Because I don't think so?" Avni said.

I found two shadows lurking behind Mia and when they stepped closer to her, I recognised them.

"Wha—!" I saw Mia freezing and her words getting stuck because of the presence behind her which she felt at that time.

It was none other than Imran Khan, Adil's father and Dhruv Raizada, Avni's father.

"We met again, Mia!" I saw as Imran whispered in her one ear.

I saw Mia shaking in fear with wide open eyes. Her face paled.

"You've become more beautiful and—womanly!" I clenched my fists watching Dhruv whispering in her other ear.

"MIA! WHERE ARE YOU?!" I heard my own scream from afar.

"Come on girls! Looks like we've done our job for now. Let's leave." Dhruv said before turning around with Imran and leaving.

Hina and Avni followed them, leaving my Mia alone shaking and panicking in fear. In no time, I appeared on the screen and held her before she could fall.

I turned the TV off.

"I can't believe this!" Dad exclaimed, rubbing his temples, "I knew, Imran is into mafia stuff and all but scaring a girl to his daughter's age with his friend? It's brutal!"

"And did you hear that disgusting pig, Dhruv and his daughter's voice? Man! They were so devilish and the looks in their eyes spread chills in my body." Varun said.

"Yuvraj! What are you thinking?" Mum asked.

"I won't spare them, mum!" I turned to face her, "They hurt my Mia. She is too broken, mum! They made her like this!"

My voice cracked at the end and mum engulfed me in a hug.

"Shh bete! Calm down. You have to be strong otherwise who will handle Mia? She needs you beta. Go to your room and spend some time with her. We will talk about this later, yeah?" Mum asked.

"Yes Raj! Mum is right. Go to your room and be with Mia because she needs you the most right now." Bhabhi said.

I nodded before getting up and walking back to my room with my phone. I thanked Sam and Shree for taking care of her when I was downstairs. They left and I laid beside Mia on the bed. Pulling her to my chest, I don't know when I dozed off because of the mental exhaustion.

03:49PM IST, September 22nd
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Joe Bagh, Delhi NCR

"Chachu! Chachi!" Someone shook me which made me groan and I pulled the soft pillow more towards me.

"Chachu! Chachi! Wake up!" Someone shook me again and this time I opened my eyes to find Alia kneeling beside me on the bed.

I frowned and looked around. My eyes fell on Mia who was sleeping peacefully in my arms. Oh so it wasn't a pillow!

"Chachu! Chachi ko uthao na! Dadi aap dono jo niche bula rahi hai snacks k liye." Alia said. (Please wake Chachi up! Grandma is calling you both downstairs for snacks.)

"Oh! When did you come?" I asked, untangling myself from Mia who snuggled to the pillow instead.

"When you were busy cuddling with Chachi! Don't worry, I always do the same with my Pooh." Alia said, giggling cutely.

"Oh yeah?" I asked, mischievously as I picked her up and put her on my stomach before tickling her on her stomach which made her laugh and squirm on me.

"Tickle party without me?" I heard and turned to find Mia looking at both of us with a soft smile on her face.

Her face had some traces of tears but that smile made her look more beautiful. I got up and put Alia on my lap before helping me up too. Then I took out my handkerchief and wiped her face and kissed her on the forehead.

"Thank you!" She gave me a smile.

"You both are so cute unlike mum and papa." Alia's voice made us snap our heads in her direction.

"And why would you say that princess?" I asked, raising my brow.

"Because they always fight like cats and dogs. But at the end, mum will win as always and papa will beg in front of her for forgiveness." Alia scoffed, making us laugh.

"Abhi toh bol diya but don't say it in front of them. It will be our little secret, okay?" Mia said.

"Okay!" Alia gave her a thumbs up.

"Okay! I will go and freshen up." Mia got off the bed, wearing her flippers.

"Mia!" I called out when she was about to walk into the closet.

"Yeah?" She asked, turning to face me.

"Nothing. Just do it fast because you haven't eaten your lunch so mum has called us downstairs for snacks." I replied.

She nodded and went in.

Mridula's POV

Light! That's what I felt after pouring my heart out in front of my family. But I have a guilt for hiding this from my parents, Subho maa dada! Especially dada because I haven't hid anything from him ever. But I am determined that I will spill out everything to them as well. Soon!

Sighing, I rummaged through the shelves and took out a white maxi dress with spaghetti straps and flowy from the waist. I walked out of the closet to find Yuvraj talking to Alia animatedly which made me smile. I went to the washroom and freshened up before changing my dress. Then I came out and Yuvraj went in. I talked to Alia whilst combing my hair and put on some strawberry lip gloss. After Yuvraj came, the three of us went downstairs.

We found maa waiting for us in the living room with Sam, bhabhi and Chachi. When maa saw us coming, she came and gave me a hug.

"Come! You two haven't eaten anything since breakfast." She said and I looked at Yuvraj in disbelief.

He didn't eat as well?!

Yuvraj shrugged.

"I was there to call you but you two were looking so cute and I didn't have the heart to wake you up so I came back." Maa said.

I blushed when Sam awed. I gave her a glare to which she gave me a cheeky smile. Mas made us both sit on the couch and handed us our plates which had a tiny bowl having dahi vada and french fries by its side.

"Come on! Eat up." Mas said, serving the others.

We had our food and I enjoyed their company which made me feel much better after my breakdown.

Yuvraj's POV

Next day, September 23rd
09:25AM IST
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

I changed into a maroon suit whilst Mia was inside the closet, changing into her workwear for today. Cuffing my cufflinks, I brushed my hair and grabbed my phone.

"Mia! Are you ready?" I asked, knocking on the closet door.

"Yeah! Just a minute." I heard and waited whilst going through my mails.

Today I have an important mission to complete. I am going to destroy both of the old friends. I ain't going to spare them.

"Yuvi!" Mia shook me, breaking the chain of my thoughts.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"Where were you lost? I was calling you from two minutes!" She said as she moved towards the vanity table, brushing her hair.

"Nothing. Just thinking about a deal." I replied.

She was wearing a purple full sleeved A-line dress with a back slit and side pockets. It had a high neck which hid the love bites that I gave her yesterday night during our love making. What? I am unable to keep my hands off her! It's not my fault that she is so damn irresistible, right?

"Let go! I am ready." She said and I nodded.

We came out of our room and went downstairs. I found Aan in the arms of bhai. I sat beside him and played with him a little till bhabhi came and called us for breakfast, taking Aan from us. We all had our breakfast and then left for our workplaces.

I dropped Mia off at the hospital and then drove off to my office. After reaching the office, I went to my cabin and called Karan, asking him to come to my office straightaway. I massaged my temples and logged into my laptop till Karan came.

I heard a knock on the door.

"Come in!" I said.

Karan came in with a cup of coffee in his hands and put it on the table, in front of me.

"Good morning, Sir! Shall I explain your schedule for the day?" He asked.

"Not now! Listen to me first." I straightened up.

"Yes Sir!" He nodded.

"You remember Dhruv and Avni Raizada?" I asked.

"Of course, Sir! Mr. Raizada came last year for a deal along with his daughter but we cancelled the deal." He said.

"Good! I want you to bring every detail about them. Every personal to professional detail. Everything from their birth. And you have time till tomorrow." I said.

"Okay Sir! I will do my best."

"Good! Now tell me about today's schedule!" I asked.

"Yeah! Uh—!" He paused, looking at the MacBook in his hand, "Yeah. So, —!" He explained the schedule to me and left after I asked him to bring me some files I asked him to.

After he left, I called the leader of my private investigators and asked him to keep a close eye on Dhruv and his daughter alongside Adil, Hina and Imran. And then I called Sahil.

"Hey bro! What's up?" He asked after picking up.

"I'm good. How about you?" I asked, leaning back on my chair.

"Good as well! How is everyone at home? Especially Mia? Is she fine?" He asked with concern, lacing in his tone.

"Yeah! Everyone is fine. Mia too. I mean, she is still not very comfortable talking about the past or someone discussing it in front of her but she is managing well." I sighed, "We are keeping her busy and happy so she could keep her mind off her past."

"Mhmm, that's a good thing. Tell me if I can help in any way, okay? Now it's not only you, you have all of us beside you. And you know me, I will do everything for my family. Especially for my friend who is more like a brother to me and my little sister who has given me so much love." He said, making me smile.

"I know. And I am really grateful to you and everyone for that." I paused, "I actually need help from you."

"Yeah, tell me. What is it?" He asked.

"Actually, I want to know about the two men who were involved in Mia's kidnapping, Kushal and Abdullah, you remember?" I asked.

"Yeah, of course I do. Um, so you want me to find them and their whereabouts?" He asked.

"Yes! Everything about them. I could've told Karan but I have already given him a task to complete till tomorrow and I don't want to make him more stressed with extra work. So will you?" I asked.

"Sure, Raj! You know I won't deny you ever. And this thing involves my sister and I'd do everything to give her the justice she deserves. And I assure you that I will keep an eye on all this by myself. You don't have to worry at all. Just be with Mia and take care of her because if you don't, then I will beat the shit out of you." He remarked, making me roll my eyes.

"As if I'd let you!" I scoffed, "And I know. She is my responsibility so you don't need to worry about her. I am with her all the time."

He hummed.

"Okay then. I will get back to you soon with the details." He said.

"Sure! Thank you, buddy." I thanked him before hanging up.

06:20PM IST, September 23rd

I was still in my office but not working instead getting ready because I am taking Mia out for dinner tonight to keep her mind refreshed and off those thoughts that haunt her at night.

I am wearing a white shirt tucked inside white dress pants and a white coat with black collars. I've tucked a black pocket square inside my suit pocket and have worn a pair of black shiny shoes. My hair was gelled back and I had a black Christian Louboutin watch on my wrist. So in a sentence, I was already ready.

Mia has been dropped off at home by Karan with a package in which I have sent a beautiful dress for her. I just hope she likes the date I've planned for her.

Mridula's POV

06:21PM IST, September 23rd
9/32A, Singhania Mansion
Jor Bagh, Delhi NCR

I was standing in front of the full length mirror of our room, wearing the dress Yuvraj had sent for me. It was a peach off shoulder body hugging dress with a fuller look past my thighs. It had lacy drop sleeves and a deep neckline and a zip closure at its back. The deep neck was a reason behind Yuvraj's letter which said,

Hey, My love!
I've planned a dinner date for us tonight so Karan will be dropping you at home and he will be the one who will pick you up from there in the evening, at 06:30 pm. Wear the dress I've chosen for you which is inside this package alongside. And don't forget to wear the blazer over your outfit before stepping out of home. I don't want anyone else eyeing what's mine.
- Your Yuvraj

And also found the black blazer he was talking about inside. I had worn a pair of peach high heels having multi coloured butterflies on the multi coloured straps.

With the outfit, I had smokey eyes and a beautiful shade of lipstick which was in between peachey and orangish. Sam has given a glowy makeup to my face and bhabhi helped me with my hair, giving it the curls which made it look more bouncy and thicker.

"How do I look?" I said as I stood up from the ottoman, straightening the dress at my stomach area.

Sam and bhabhi, who were given the task to get me ready for tonight, looked at me from my toe to head and gave me a thumbs up which made me grin.

"You look hot!"

"And super fuckable."

Bhabhi and Sam said.

Sam's words left me flabbergasted and dumbfounded. They mean the same, don't they? Oh god! Don't even ask me to correct my mistake because Sam's blunt compliment has left me—uh embarrassed!

My eyes widened in shock and lips parted in horror. Is she for real?! Gritting my teeth at her grinning self, I ignored bhabhi who was snickering at the corner and picked up a hairbrush before throwing it Sam's way.

"Whoa!" Sam caught a hold of it before it could hit her, "Woman! Are you trying to kill me here for giving you the most honest compliment everyone has given you ever?" She screeched, flailing her hands with a scowl on her face, "Have you ever seen yourself in the mirror?! That deep neck, those inviting lips, that perfectly curvy, small waist, those perfect piece of ars—!"

"Shut up!" I shrieked with my eyes wide.

Oh my god! She has gone mad.

By now, my face must be whole red because I could feel the blood rushing to my face including my ears and neck area. I looked away from Sam to find bhabhi on the floor, clutching onto her stomach as she rolled on the floor laughing hysterically. What a perfect way to define ROFL!

"Oops! Fine dude. You don't need to scream. I was just telling the truth." Sam's voice grabbed my attention from bhabhi and I glared at her for opening her mouth again.

This girl! Her bluntness and her unfiltered mouth! I swear, it is going to give me a brain stroke or heart attack one day!

I shook my head at her in disbelief before turning back towards the mirror. I smiled, seeing my reflection because I really loved the dress Yuvraj had sent for me. It ended just at my ankle thanks to my high heels. A knock on the door startled me and the door was opened by a maid who informed me that Karan was here.

Karan, Yuvraj's personal assistant has been assigned as my chauffeur for tonight. Jk. Not really my chauffeur but the one who will guide me to my destination where Yuvraj will be waiting for me.

"Come on, Mia! Let's not keep Raj waiting for more." Bhabhi said as she handed me my phone.

I wasn't carrying any clutch or handbag with me because it was Yuvraj's order. I thanked bhabhi and Sam who did the hard work of getting me ready at time and then I came downstairs with them following me and instructing me as if I was going on a date for the first time. They both blabbered about what should I do and what not all the way down the stairs until we saw Maa and Chachi in the living room.

Their eyes snapped to us, hearing our footsteps and they gave me a smile, looking at me from up to down. Nervously tucking some strands behind my ear, I approached them. They stood up and looked at each other before looking at me.

"You look beautiful, Mia!" Chachi said, making me sigh in relief and I gave her a grateful smile in return.

"Thank you, chachi." I nodded.

"So true. You look like a princess." Maa kissed my forehead.

Then they wished me all the best for the date and ushered me outside. I was led to the car sent by Yuvraj, by Karan who wished me a good evening and opened the car door for me and I slid inside, sitting comfortably. Then he closed the door and sat in the passenger seat. And then we drove off for our destination.

What irked me was the car windows which had been covered by window curtains, blocking my view to outside. But I sighed knowing Yuvraj has probably got a surprise for me and went with the flow.

07:32PM IST, September 23rd
Adventure Island
Opposite Rithala Metro Station, Sector 10, Rohini, Delhi, 110085

Finally after an hour or so the car stopped. But I don't know where. I kept asking Karan about where we were going all the way but he'd just say sorry and that he cannot tell me because his boss has denied him to. I almost smacked the back of his head once when he denied me for the fourth time to spill anything about this date but resisted.

Because he wasn't at fault in this. He was just doing his duty and listening to his boss aka my husband. So I decided to save the smack for my husband instead, for making me wait.

"Have we reached the place?" I asked Karan.

"Yes ma'am!" He nodded, looking back at me.

Before I could step out, Karan stopped me.

"Now what?" I was annoyed would be an understatement.

Because all the way, he didn't even let me peek out through the curtains and now he is stopping me even after we have reached our destination. What for?!

"Sorry ma'am, for irritating you so much. But I am just doing my job. Here, you have to put it on your eyes first." He gave me an elastic blindfold.

"Are you serious?" I asked in disbelief as I took the blindfold from him.

"Yes ma'am!" He nodded, politely.

"Can't I just ditch this thing?" I said, pointing at the blindfold.

"No! I'm sorry ma'am. I cannot let you do that. Boss' order." He shook his head.

I groaned.

"Your boss and his orders! I am going to kill him tonight!" I muttered which brought out an amused smile on Karan's face.

I put the blindfold on, pushing myself into the darkness.

"Now what?" I asked.

I heard the door of my side opening and my nostrils were engulfed in a very familiar cologne. Yuvraj!

"Bellissima!" I heard Yuvraj muttering under his breath.

"Thank you, Karan! I will lead her from here. You can leave." I heard Yuvraj just by my side.

"It's my job, Sir! And have a good evening to both of you." I heard Karan saying.

"Come, Mia!" Yuvraj held my hand and helped me to climb out of the car.

"Can I take my blindfold off now?" I asked, impatiently.

"Patience, my love!" I heard Yuvraj.

I scowled.

"You don't ask to keep patience with someone who has been kept in darkness about her date for an hour!" I snapped.

He chuckled and I felt him curling his arm around my shoulder before leading me forward.

"Sorry for that, baby! But trust me, you will love the surprise." He said with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"I don't know about later but right now, I am irritated as hell and all I want to do is pun—! Wow!" My jaw hung open when Yuvraj out of nowhere took the blindfold off my eyes, letting me see the view in front of me.

"So, you were saying?" I heard him from my behind.

"I was saying that I love surprises!" I said with a cheeky grin on my face which made him laugh.

Looking away from the beautiful rides illuminating with different lights, I turned around to face my husband. The breath struck in my throat as I looked at the handsome specimen in front of me. Cladded in white dress suit with black collars, square pocket and shoes, he looked like a model straight out of a magazine.  His gelled jet black hair, rugged facial features, those bulging muscles of his biceps, his broad chest and shoulders, his tall frame towering over me and those intimidating and piercing eyes, everything looked so perfect and I couldn't help but blush under his intense gaze.

Of course, we are closer than ever but he still succeeded to give me the blush he used to do during our initial meetings and dates. Giving him a wide smile, I wrapped my arms around his torso and put my head on his chest, listening to his heart beats.

"Yuvi! This place is so beautiful. Thank you for bringing me here." I said, smiling on his chest.

He leisurely wrapped his arms around me, nuzzling his nose in my hair.

"I know you will love it. And no need to thank me. I would do everything to make you happy. Always and forever. Remember that!" He promised.

I lifted my head up to look at him and found a beautiful smile which revealed that cute dimple on one of his cheeks, making him look more handsome.

"But why aren't there any people? Is it closed already? And if it is, then why are we here?" I asked in one breath, making him chuckle.

"Calm down, sweetheart. Take a deep breath." He paused,  "And to answer your questions, yes! The amusement park is closed now. And we are here because we are going to spend our evening here. I have booked the whole park for the evening, for us and no one will disturb us here."

My eyes widened in shock and my lips parted a little.

"Wh—What?! Wow!" I breathed out, taking the information in that he gave me.

"You are cute!" He pecked my cheek.

"Why, thank you! So, you are serious when you said that the park is booked for the two of us and no one will disturb us?" I asked.

"Yes, baby! No one will disturb us because the park authorities won't let them and neither will my guards!" He said.

"The guards are here?" I asked.

"Yeah! Around the premises to keep the paparazzi and others away. But don't worry, they won't disturb us!" He said.

"Okay!" I looked around, "So, what's next?"

His smile broadened.

"Come with me!" He said and held my wrist, pulling me along with him, deep into the park.

Spread over 62 acres or 250,000 square metres, this amusement park can only be entered by crossing a bridge that runs over the Lagoon, an artificial lake. Over 20 rides and attractions await every reveller at Rohini’s Adventure Island. And I intend to enjoy each one of them.

"Oh god! This looks scary!" I muttered, clutching onto Yuvraj's bicep tightly as we neared a ride which looked nerve-wracking.

"Don't worry! I am with you." He said, pulling out his hand out of my grasp and wrapped it around my waist, dragging me close to his body instead.

We saw a man in black t-shirt and black jeans alongside a black cap on his head near the ride.

"Who's that?" I asked.

"The technician! Now, you didn't expect me to start the ride by myself, did you?" Yuvraj asked, amusingly, which made me smack his bicep hard and he chuckled.

"Welcome Sir, Ma'am! Please take your seats and give me a hands up when you're ready to move!" He said politely and we nodded, walking towards the seat at the bottom.

We sat in and the safety gear was pulled over us, pushing us back to the seat. My nervousness kicked in and I felt my hands reaching Yuvraj's who was just beside me and held his hands in mine tightly.

"Calm down, baby! I am here. I am here. Just enjoy the ride. You're safe!" He assured me.

I calmed down a bit and took a deep breath before showing a thumbs up to the technician alongside Yuvraj. The ride creaked and we went up which made me close my eyes shut in fear.

"Mia! Open your eyes and look at the view." Yuvraj's voice made me gulp but I opened my eyes slowly and looked at the bird's eye view from the top.

The view was beautiful especially of the amusement park itself. The whole park was illuminated with so many lights and the wind blowing my hair made me feel so refreshed instead of fear. My lips widened into a smile.

"This is pretty!" My smile vanished the next moment and a loud scream came out of my mouth as my stomach churned with the sudden weightlessness when the ride started to freefall.

My scream and Yuvraj's laugh resonated in the whole quiet area. After four or five more ups and downs, we got off the ride. I felt so weightless and weird after coming down.

"You okay?" Yuvraj asked, wrapping his arm around me.

"Yeah! Just a little bit of nausea." I nodded.

"So, next ride?" Yuvraj's grin made my eyes wide in shock.

The next couple hours went like this. And at last my situation was like nauseated, feeble and what not! But Yuvraj was there to get me some water and I was better after roaming around the park. We had many kinds of street foods which were aligned inside the park. Pani puri, Lassi, kulcha, jalebi,  Mishti doi, kulfi, aloo tikki chaat and more. So basically, we were stuffed!

After that, we danced around the park like drunkards and his moves were what amused me the most! And after sometime, we went back home.

A day, well spent with the love of my life!

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Word count : 15, 487

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