He reached his mansion. He walked inside but he had to stop after seeing his father with the minister Mr. Raizada. He also found a girl with them. He knows this girl. She is Mr. Raizada's niece Sonia.

She follows him on his social media and leaves many comments. She also has some liking towards photography. Once she sent him some beautiful photos. And they chatted for a few days.

"Ayush, beta...come here...Mr. Raizada, he is my son"

"I know him...everyone knows him...Your son is very handsome, Rastogi, he totally got your features"

Mr. Raizada said.

"Meet my niece..Sonia"

He said.

"Mamu, we already know each other...hi Ayush"

"Hi..."

He said coldly.

He understood why they came here. He clearly told his father that he is not interested in marrying her but still he brought them here. This irritated him to the next level.

"Ayush, why don't you show Sonia our mansion? You know, we have a beautiful Green house on your terrace....Sonia, go with him... actually Ayush is also very passionate about gardening..."

Suddenly Ayush took out his phone.

"Shit!!!! Oh god!!"

Everyone stood up after seeing Ayush's reaction.

"Papa...Antara masi got arrested for the prostitution of young girls...Papa, hurry...save her..."

Aryaman Rastogi was shocked.

"What??? What nonsense?"

"The news is everywhere...."

With that Ayush ran out of the house but at the same time Antara appeared. Everyone was shocked after seeing her.

"Thank God! You are fine....By the way who got you out of the jail?"

Ayush asked.

"Jail? Which jail??"

She asked in extreme shock.

Mr. Raizada looked at Ayush very coldly.

"Sorry...i guess I'm having hallucinations..papa, papa please take me to a psychiatrist...i really need help... yesterday i hallucinated that Mr. Raizada died in HIV and his whole family caught the disease from him...shit... what's wrong with me....and you were running across the road naked...shit papa...i need help"

Ayush held his head and walked upstairs.

Aryaman was shaking in extreme anger while Mr. Raizada was looking so serious.

"Your son is a mental patient?"

He asked.

"No he isn't...he was acting"

Aryaman said.

Sonia stood up and walked out without telling anyone anything.

............,,.................,..

Ayush locked the door of his bedroom. He fell on the bed. He closed his eyes. Instantly her face flashed in front of his eyes. A smile covered his lips.

He can't believe she is staying in his house. This mere thought gave him immense happiness. She agreed to stay. She is using his furniture. This makes him feel so good.

He opened his phone. He played the video of the living room. He has installed a camera there. Only here and on the terrace. He can't help it.

He knows it's wrong to watch her like this. His mind and heart are not under control anymore. And also it's for a safety purpose. He doesn't want his father to find out this and if he ever finds out, he will surely try to harm her. At least he will know if anyone is trying to invade there.

And he saw her.

She came out of her room and walked upstairs. She removed the towel from her head and her wet hair got spread all over her back. She stood on the terrace and looked out. She is looking so calm and peaceful. But he also noticed sadness in her face. She is thinking something deeply.

She took a deep breath. She took the water jug and started watering his plants. This again amused him. She is taking care of his garden. He smiled broadly.

After a while she came downstairs. She walked inside the kitchen. She opened the fridge. She is looking at everything attentively. She took out a container of ice cream and then she ate it. He chuckled.

He wants to witness all these from close. He wants to stare at her shamelessly all the time. He felt so restless. What a woman! He is actually mesmerized by her limitlessly.

She took two eggs. She made a poach. Then she prepared butter toast. She sat on the table. She turned on her laptop and started working while eating her breakfast.

"Paridhi...Shit!!!"

He fell on his bed. He has become obsessed! He can't think of anything else than her. He is gone!

Now no other woman can pull him. She is the one. He can never get attracted to any other woman. Because he found the most beautiful woman in the world.

Paridhi Sheshadri.

And...

He will claim her.

Soon..Very soon...

...............................................

Paridhi's pov

After visiting my father, I reached the University. I have to find another part time job. I'm already searching for it. Otherwise I won't be able to pay Ayush back.

After taking two back to back classes, I went to the library. I turned on my laptop and started searching for jobs. But I didn't find anything satisfactory.

I turned off my laptop and came out of the library. Today i have no more classes. I came out of the University and walked towards the bus stop.

My life is getting tough everyday. I don't know when I will get some peace in my life. I really want to relax and sleep. But I can't.

"Mam...."

My trance broke. I turned my head and find Jyoti. I got a bit shocked. I heard his father send her away after that incident.

"Mam..."

She hugged me suddenly.

"I heard what you have done for me...thanks for everything mam.."

"How are you Jyoti?"

I asked.

"I'm good mam.. actually Ayush has helped me a lot...He found a job for me..now I'm earning my own money..he is really very nice and kind"

I was confused.

"I don't understand Jyoti...You cut your wrist for him..and now you are taking his help?"

"No mam...i didn't do it for Ayush...not at all..yes I had a crush on him...It was silly...I did some silly things but he never played with me..he made this very clear from the beginning that he won't reciprocate my emotions...it was only from my side...but the truth is, a boy named Rajiv took advantage of my immaturity....I can't tell you the details but.....I tried to commit sui*de because Rajiv was blackmailing me...But Ayush helped me...He deleted those...you..know...i will be indebted to him forever....I heard you called the police..but Ayush stayed silent because he knew if he said anything then this media will ruin my future by leaking my videos everywhere...."

I was dumbfounded after hearing this.

"Thanks mam for saving me that night...you both saved me...I will stay in contact with you...bye mam.."

Jyoti got on a bus. She waved me good bye.

I was in a daze. I closed my eyes. I spend hours on the road, walking aimlessly. This boy Ayush is a puzzle. Why is he so reckless? He has a kind heart. He helps people, then why does he take drugs? Why is he playing with his life? Why is he so indisciplined? Something surely happened to him in his childhood.

I reached my new home and i stopped after seeing Ayush's car. He is standing by leaning on his car.

"The doctors called me from the nursing home...your father's condition was a bit serious but now he is stable..they needed some medicines...i have already sent it.. don't worry"

He said.

"But why did they call you? Why didn't they call me?"

I asked while taking out my phone.

"They called but you didn't pick up....so they tried my number"

I closed my eyes after seeing 5 missed calls. My phone was in silent mode. I was taking classes that time.

"Thanks"

I said and unlocked the door. He is standing still. I got nervous.

I walked in.

"May i come in?"

He asked.

I felt hesitation. This is his house.

"Hmm"

I said.

"Thanks"

He took his position on the sofa. I really felt uneasy. It's evening already.

"I hope you are not having any problems here...by the way you can use other rooms also"

"One room is enough for me"

I said.

I took out some money and placed it in front of him.

"This is 20k...I will pay the rest slowly"

I said.

He didn't take the money. He is sitting quietly.

"Umm...do you have anything to say? I mean...I have some work"

I said.

"No..I just came to see you"

He said.

I immediately turned my head away from him.

"Listen Ayush... don't talk to me like this..it's a kind request"

I said.

He instantly stood up and walked near me. I again got scared.

"I'm not doing anything wrong...i want to talk to you...what is wrong with it? Can't you sit and have some coffee with me?"

"I don't drink coffee with my students.."

I immediately replied looking into his eyes. He should know this clearly that I'm not going to entertain him in any way.

"What is so wrong in it??? You never hesitate when Madhavan comes to you...then why this hesitation with me??? Why you get so scared whenever you see me??? Is it because I'm a politician's son? Or something else is there? Tell me..."

"Go and sit there...."

I showed him the sofa. I'm not liking this closeness even a bit.

"No.. I'm not going to sit there...you have to tell me why you resent me so much?"

"I don't resent you Ayush... believe me"

I said very calmly and instantly his restlessness was gone.

He walked towards the sofa and sat very calmly.

"I want to drink some coffee"

He said.

I took a deep breath and walked inside the kitchen. I felt he was looking at me all the time. My face started throbbing hard in tension. I made the coffee.

"Where is your coffee?"

He asked while sipping his coffee.

"I don't drink coffee"

I said.

"You drink tea..what else do you like?"

He asked me.

"Ayush..i really have some pending work...will you go home please?"

I asked very politely.

He finished his coffee by taking a longer time. I know he is doing this deliberately. Finally he stood up. He walked towards the door. I also followed him. He walked out. I was waiting to close the door.

After wearing his shoes he looked at me silently. For a second i lifted up my eyes and our gaze met. I felt shivers through my spine after seeing his eyes.

"Please go home"

I said instantly.

"I'm affecting you Ma'am..."

He said.

I immediately closed the door on his face.

My eyes widened.

It's impossible.

I touched my face. My face is so warm and my cheeks are literally burning.

Tears of frustration poured into my eyes. I will leave this house immediately. From tomorrow, besides finding a job, i will start looking for a place to stay.