Chapter 17

Chapter 17
Next morning;

Sun rays pipped through the window while the cold breeze caressed her bare arms making her shiver slightly.

She stirred and turned her head to the other side only to wince in pain. Groaning in her sleep she opened her eyes. It took her a minute to adjust her vision and she found herself sleeping on the floor in a sitting position causing her muscle to ache. She was still cladded in that gown from last night.

She stood up and teetered into the washroom. After doing her business she took a shower and wrapped a towel around her body as she stared at herself in the mirror.

One after another, scenes flashed in her mind from last night.

The elevator abruptly stopped.

Her phobia attacked.

Him consoling her.

What if, what if he was not there? This question alone scared her to the core. She might have had a panic attack there only if not for him.

And then there was her blurry memory, him kissing her. She was sure it was not her hallucination or something. He really did kiss her and this thing was bothering her from last night.

He kissed her that too without her permission when she was not in the right mind. The hair on her nape stood straight when she recalled the kiss she just shared with a man.

Never in her life had she gotten into any relationship and here this man stole her first kiss when he was not even her boyfriend. How could he? She clenched her palm in a tight fist as anger rushed through her veins.

Yes, she was angry with him. But she was angrier with herself. Why did the situation worsen for her? A tear trailed down her puffy cheeks and she sniffed. Though she knew she was not in the state to protest when her phobia had taken a toll on her.

It was past midnight when she reached home last night and all the servants were retired. Reema bi was also sleeping in her room.

Shanaya didn't stop until she was in her safe place, her room. She immediately locked the door and slumped beside the bed hugging her knees.

Her breathing came in pants while her chin wobbled and now she freely let her tears fall as she cried silently. Her phobia attack has brought that memory where she was locked in the car's trunk for hours, terrified and scared. And this is the reason for her being claustrophobic.

"No, don't go there, no'' she whispered, shaking her head and wiping her tears from the back of her hand harshly.

Hugging her knees she sat there for a long time weeping silently when darkness consumed her and she fell into deep slumber.

Splashing water on her face she walked into her closet and got ready for college. For a moment she thought to stay at home but then again the question arises what she will tell them. Why doesn't she want to go to college? Heaving a sigh she walked out of her room with her bag hanging on her shoulder.

When she came downstairs she found Reema bi setting the table. "Good morning Shanaya baby, I was about to wake you up but you are already here. Come and have breakfast" Reema bi said while busy setting the dishes without looking at her.

Shanaya took her seat while keeping her bag on the chair. "Where is dad?" She asked. "Sir came home only in the morning and left quickly. I guess there is a lot of work at the office" Reema bi said and Shanaya bobbed her head and dug in her food.

'He didn't even call me and left from the party and came home in the morning? Is everything okay?' She thought. Last night's incident was still fresh in her mind. She was just playing with her fork and not eating.

"Why are you not eating?" Reema bi's voice broke her trance. "N-nothing," She said and swallowed the food down her throat.

Once done she stood up and walked out of the mansion. Her driver, who was her bodyguard also, was waiting for her with the car. She hopped inside and left for the college. Her mind was still occupied with the incident.

She still feels the chill running down her spine whenever his face flashes in front of her eyes. She shook her head and leaned back, opening the window and letting the cool breeze caress her face.

She doesn't want to face him anymore, the thing that she didn't try to stop him for once was wanting her to smash her head or pull her hair.

At Singhania heights;

"How did it happen?" Rajeev roared at his secretary David, pacing in his cabin and David stood at the side of the table. He was thrashing like a bull since he got the news about his factory getting caught up in a huge fire.

Last night when he reached there, the factory was burning furiously and everything turned into ashes before anything could be done. His anger reached its peak as he saw his factory turn into ashes in front of his eyes.

"It happened when all the workers were gone by the closing time and the factory caught on fire" David replied. Though he was also clueless as well, like Rajeev. He had already started the investigation.

"Where were the bloody guards? What the hell were they doing when the whole factory was burning?" Rajeev shouted frustratedly. He was impulsive because of the loss which cost him millions.

"The two of them got injured badly and were admitted to the hospital and the others got minor injuries" David answered in his firm voice. "Investigate this matter thoroughly. How did it happen? And if anything was suspicious or you suspect anyone then inform me immediately" Rajeev ordered his secretary and he nodded.
Since last night he was restless when he saw his factory burning furiously in front of his eyes. Though the helpers tried their best to stop the fire. The fire brigade arrived a little late when the factory was almost destroyed by the fire.

At RM holdings;

Avyaansh was inside his cabin when his intercom buzzed. Tarun informed him about his meeting which was within a few minutes. "Alright, do I have any more meetings in my schedule?" he asked, pressing his lips together.

"No sir, that's all for today," Tarun said after checking his schedule on the tab and he hung up the call. He again got busy checking the financial reports of the past months.

Though he was working, his mind was still occupied with her thoughts. The taste of her luscious lips still lingered on his lips. He didn't know what he was thinking when he was kissing her.

Fck, he wants to taste those luscious lips again. The desire was so tempting yet he couldn't drown in lust and forget about his plan. He needs to do something to divert himself or else he might give in to his desire.

Though she was half-conscious and didn't respond to the kiss still he nibbled her lower lip and the sweetness of her mouth made him go all crazy for her. The way she jolted in his arms when he smashed his lips with hers was clear that it was her first kiss and this only thought made him smirk in victory.

He was her first kiss.

After the meeting, he will be meeting her and he knows where to find her, in her college. She probably didn't get the chance to tell anyone anything and today is important for her to be present in college.

Grabbing his coat and laptop he walked through the corridor toward the meeting room. Other delegates came and the meeting began.

By now it was close to lunchtime when he was done. He grabbed his car keys and phone before making his way to the parking lot.

He was driving his car when his mind drifted into last night's incident.

Flashback;

When he went to check on her, he found her still unconscious. Walking to the bed he sat on the couch placed right in front of the bed. At the same time, her eyes flickered before she opened her eyes. Still, in a daze, she looked around and found herself in an unfamiliar place.

Her eyes were wide open and she sat with a jerk as reality dawned upon her. However, her anxiety came to a halt when she found him sitting across from her. "Relax," he said, rising from his seat and straightening to his full height.

A sigh was all he got as a response. Here, drink the water" he said, passing her a glass of water. She wanted to refuse but her throat felt deserted so she accepted it and started drinking hurriedly on time but ended up choking.

"Relax, take small sips," he said, gliding her back and wiped her mouth with his handkerchief. This action of him sent chills down her spine and goosebumps erupted in her body. She glanced at him before looking away. The glass was about to fall from her shaky hands when he grabbed her hand and made her drink it.

She took small sips while keeping her eyes glued to the sheet. "How are you feeling now?" he asked and noticed her fisting the sheet tightly. "Home I...I want to…go home, dad…" her hoarse voice hit his ears and he clenched his fist inside his pockets. She was shivering with fear.

"Your father has already left," he gritted. His voice was chill and the expression on his face was rigid.

"Dad, how come he doesn't look for me?" her small voice came, lips quivered and eyes pooled with fresh tears. "I can drop you home"

Having no other option she agrees. He escorted her to the parking lot and opened the passenger seat for her.

He occupied the driving seat and roared the engine to life. The drive back to her home was a silent affair. Neither she said anything nor did he bother to ask.

Upon reaching there she didn't wait for him, instead, she opened her side of the door and made a run to her home.

Avyaansh wanted to talk to her but she didn't give him a chance and ran inside the mansion. He clenched his fist and slammed on the steering wheel. "Fck" he cursed inwardly.

Flashback ends;

He reached her college within time. His black Bugatti parked in front of the building. Getting out of his car he wore his shades and walked forward.

Faint murmurs can be heard behind him as he saunters toward the principal's office. All the girls were pumped up to see him again. His domineering aura made everyone breathless as he walked through the corridors and stepped inside the principal's office.