I Hate Luv Stories (✔️✔️✔️)

S1 ⊰|35|⊱ The Fear Of Losing You

"Fear cuts deeper than swords."

― George R.R. Martin

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Kunal was a very responsible man. He worshipped his work, yet, he hadn't come to the hospital for about a few days now.

When Ritika woke up, she just had one message left by him on her phone that stated : Hey Ritz! Please handle the hospital for a few days, Aarav wanted to spend some time with us.

Well the 'US' was somehow bothering her but did she have a choice?

She came to work and handled things accordingly.

She tried keeping her broad smile up, trying to show the world that she is fine...but she definitely couldn't fool herself.

"Is Dr. Kunal Roy Chand available?" A sudden voice had interrupted her train of thoughts.

"I'm not his goddamn Personal Assistant!" Ritika yelled in frustration. She didn't even take the effort to take a look at who it was.

"Damnn! You definitely had a bad day!" The man stated...seating beside her.

On the sudden realization of how rudely she replied...She looked at him with regret in her eyes.

"I'm...I'm...Sorry! I-I didn't mean--"

"No, It's alright! I don't mind these stuffs at all...In fact once, I was screamed at, by an old lady because I went to help her carry her shopping bags and she thought I was trying to mock her by making her feel she is old...so trust me...this was nothing!"

The way he stated this...had Ritika laugh out loud. Everyone around her looked at her as if she had something written on her face.

Sensing the awkwardness, She composed herself.

"So? Feel better now?" The man seated beside her asked.

Ritika nodded with a smile...a genuine smile.

"So, I assume you are Ritika Singhal?" He questioned.

"Yea-Yes! That's me."

"Hi!" He stated bringing his hand out for a handshake..."I'm Detective Hardik Singhania..."

Detective?; Ritika wondered. Her smile had suddenly vanished.

"...and I'm here to meet Dr. Kunal Roy Chand." As Hardik completed his sentence Ritika's throat had dried, her smile had vanished.

She stood up slowly, trying to understand the situation.

"Is...he here?" Hardik questioned.

"A-As of now, he isn't but..."

"Ok! Thank you, I'll meet him at his place."

"N-No! Wait! umm...actually... H-He isn't in town...so...so maybe when he's b-back..."

"Cool! Here's my number, give me a call once he's back." He gave her a card with his number in it.

Ritika had no clue why she was freaking out so much, as if she had done some crime...it was just that, she didn't know why would a detective come looking for her friend.

"C-Can I know why?" If not much, she could at least prepare Kunal for the upcoming.

"Umm..." He halted before letting out a playful smile "...I guess we have a topic called 'Avni' to discuss on." He gave her a wink before walking out of the hospital.