Predator and protector

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Author's pov:
Outside the bakery...
Prakhar was moving towards his car after his call disconnected cause he forgot the chocolates he bought for her bhabhi.
(Author's note: yes guys he is really excited for the meet up)
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Meanwhile Aashi was busy in making snaps of car in front of her.
"Hot hai na...." someone said from behind.
"Bhut...." Aashi replied in her excited tone. Then realisation hit her and she snapped towards the owner of the voice and here our Prakhar the charm was standing. He leaned towards Aashi and narrowed his eyes. He take a step towards her and she moved back this continued until her back hit the coldness of the metal of the car.

"How dare you click pictures of my baby without concern.?" He asked Aashi ,leaning down to match her height.
And then something clicked her mind and she also lean towards him and said in her cunning tone "oh . hello I was just clicking pictures ok... don't feel too much of yourself."

Saying this she bend down and escape from him under his hands which were caging her between him and his car. As she moved towards the bakery entry she turn around " it was about the car .."

"What...?" Prakhar said raising his eyebrows.
"The compliment" Aashi replied in her mocking tone and went inside the bakery.
Prakhar then follow her behind like a lost puppy still in the moment that happen few seconds ago.

Outside the bakery.

As Aashi went towards the table of Aaradhya, Prakhar also followed her behind going towards Anirudh.
Felling sense of being followed she again snapped towards him and asked
"Now what? ....are you going to charge about the pictures I take...?"
"What...?" Prakhar asked in a irritating tone.
Meanwhile seeing both of them Aaradhya and Anirudh attention move towards them.

"What is happening here?" Anirudh moved towards them followed by Aaradhya.
"What's the matter Aashi..?" Aaradhya asked standing behind Anirudh.
"Nothing" they both said in union.
Then before anyone could say anything Prakhar moved towards Aaradhya seeing her standing behind Anirudh and asked "are you..."
"Yes, she is." Anirudh speak cutting him between his conversation.
Prakhar again speak moving his attention towards Aashi "then she is..."
"My best friend..." This time it was Aaradhya who interrupted him.

They both glare each other with side eyes. (Prakhar and Aashi)
"Can we take a seat now?" Again Aaradhya broke down the deadly glaring session.
All of them took the seat near the corner of the bakery a little far away from the crowd.

Anirudh and Prakhar were sitting right in front of Aaradhya and Aashi.
There was a silence around all of them for few seconds.
"Tere board ka viva nhi chal rha hai...calm down." Aashi whispered in Aaradhya's ear.
"Here... bhabhi these chocolates are for you.." Prakhar forwarded the box of chocolates he bring for her.

Aaradhya mind go blank because of sudden new acknowledgement of her.
"Sorry...are you uncomfortable with it...no worry I can call you...ummm ."
"Yes ... I can call you...."

"Aaru her nickname...in case you are you are going to give her a stupid cheesey nickname." Aashi cut him in between.

Prakhar gave her a glare then again smiled to Aaradhya and said, " ok...Aaru this is for you ."

Aaradhya gave him a nervous smile and take the chocolates from him.
"Thank you.... I love them ."

"Little vixen... would you like to gave a tour of your bestie bakery..?" Prakhar asked glaring Aashi.

"Yaa...sure why not." Aashi replied clenching her jaw and turn to Anirudh " you guys talk I will join you soon."

After that they both move towards the counter area.
Again there was a awkward silence.

"I know it's difficult and awkward for you , but please feel comfortable it's not like an interview. Listen I don't want to force you for anything it's totally your choice to decide whatever you want to choose."
Anirudh said very politely trying his best to not make her uncomfortable.

"I..I.. I mean can I continue to pursue my dream and can I run this bakery after we get together." Aaradhya asked with a very low voice trying to sound confident.

"I am no one to have the authority to controle your life not now and not after the marriage...it totally depends on you. If you will be successful then I will be the man standing behind you, and if you will face any difficulty in between your success I will be between you and that difficulty."
Anirudh again politely put his point with a calm smile on his face.

Aaradhya who was in her own thoughts not snapped towards him and look him with a disbelief.
Not making the situation too intense and awkward again Anirudh speak...
"So...if I mean take your time and think about it...but if you want this to go further then I will like you to invite you in a party this Wednesday. It's my one of friend sucess party if you don't mind. If you feel uneasy then you can bring Aashi with you."

" It's okay... I will come." This time she replied him with a genuine smile.
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Meanwhile Prakhar and Aashi came back again with arguing about something.
"So...jiju I am calling you this even you feel awkward so get used to it..now tell me what are your hobbies." Excited Aashi sit near Aaradhya and start her blabbering to Anirudh.
"I love reading...and I love games ."
He replied calmly.
"Bhai like to being saadu...he only speak when it's needed his famous words are...hmm, yes,ok, shut-up...and get out prakhar..." Prakhar mimic in Anirudh voice and suddenly everyone turn towards Aaradhya who started laughing at his antics.

Suddenly realisation hit her and she again composed herself and sit quietly.
Prakhar saw all this and he suddenly stand up from his seat and extend her hands towards Aaradhya " so... I Prakhar Mishra want to propose you...will you Miss Aaradhya Shukla like to give me owner to be your friend..." He completed his sentence dramatically earning a chuckle from Aaradhya and she say "sure" with a sunshine smile on her face.

"Aashi I will like to invite you in a party with us on this Wednesday would you like to give us and your friend company...?" Anirudh asked Aashi.
Before she can say anything Prakhar whinned and in irritating tone he said "but bhai...." Anirudh glare him which make he quite.
"Yes....sure I love parties...and meanwhile someone stole my bestii so why not I gave you company." She said looking with evil eye to Prakhar.

Like this their chit-chat continued.

After a while they all got up to leave, but while Anirudh was walking towards exit Aaradhya called him from behind..
"Mr. Pathak..it was nice meeting you and my answer is yes I want to spend my life with you." She said with a smile on her face.
A big smile appear on Anirudh face
"Thank you so much for making me feel deservable for you, and it's Anirudh for you."
Saying this he again began to walk towards exit when again she called him and said "ok thank to you too Anirudh and one more thing I prefer you beside me not behind me in my success." And like this they both smiled at each other and returned back to thier place.
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In same dark room...

The clock's tickling sound was the only noise which can be heard in the whole room. Then suddenly someone speak breaking the silence of the room.

"How are you so sure she is going to come...?"
"She will definitely come.... I know her better than herself."

Suddenly a message popped on the phone kept on the desk and a evil sarcastic laugh filled up the room.

"See I told you she is going to come.... come soon I am waiting senorita."

So this was the update, I hope you enjoyed.

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