You Are My Obsession Till Eternity

Chapter-38

Author's POV

Before reaching the mall Rudra takes her to restaurant to eat the breakfast , as Rudra and Pihu arrived at a mall that was entirely secured by bodyguards and empty. Pihu, still processing the unusual turn of events, followed Rudra through the quiet halls of the shopping center. The emptiness of the usually bustling mall felt eerie, accentuating every footstep and rustle of clothing.

Rudra, seemingly familiar with the path, maintained a confident stride, his hand securely holding Pihu's. The soft echo of their footsteps reverberated through the vacant space, emphasizing the surreal nature of the deserted mall. Pihu's gaze flitted nervously around the empty shops, a stark contrast to the lively scenes she remembered.

As they strolled through the silent spaces, Rudra cast a sidelong glance at Pihu, gauging her reaction. The mix of curiosity and wariness in her eyes didn't go unnoticed. Sensing her discomfort, he decided to break the silence, "Pearl, this mall is all yours today. You can pick anything you like."

Pihu's eyebrows furrowed in confusion, her guarded stance unchanged. "But I don't need anything, especially from you," she responded, her skepticism evident.

Rudra's gaze softened, and he explained, "But didn't you say you want to dress according to your wishes? So, you can choose whatever and as many dresses as you like." Before Pihu could react or understand his motive, Rudra swiftly guided her into a clothing store.

He pointed towards an employee standing ready to assist, saying, "Pearl, she will help in showing the clothes. You can tell her whatever you like."

Pihu began to voice her opinion, "But......", however, Rudra, pulling her closer through the waist, their bodies almost touching, swiftly intervened. Pihu, maintaining a firm stance, placed her hand on Rudra's chest to create a distance, and in a stern voice, he warned, "Don't deny, Pearl, or every employee present in the mall will lose their job."

Pihu reluctantly let go of her resistance, realizing the consequences of defiance. Her thoughts raced, "He just knows how to force; can't he do anything without threatening?" While pondering these things, she went to select a few clothes, as she genuinely wanted to dress according to her own wishes.

It's not that she didn't like sarees or suits; it's just that the clothes Rudra had placed for her in the wardrobe were so flashy that she found them difficult to wear on a daily basis.

On the other hand, Rudra observed that Pihu was reluctantly shopping, and the realization hit him, "I am trying to change for you, not trying to force you, Pearl, but your reluctance to accept my gestures makes me lose control. But don't worry, your this habits will change very early."

As Pihu choose some dresses, she saw where Rudra was sitting on the sofa with one leg on another like a king, watching her all moves. When her gaze met with Rudra she feel different. The gaze Rudra which was always full of dominance and obsession always made her uncomfortable and fearful but today she is feeling different intensity in his eyes like he is admiring her every move. Like he seeing some proclain doll which he trying to protect her. The eyes which always feel more of obsession feel more love in it.

On the other hand Rudra was just trying to give her the space which she wanted, when Pihu was saying all her unspoken thoughts to him from the night before. His heart felt something which he doesn't feel when he kill people mercilessly, that is guilt. He thought by caging her he can make her love him.

But when he saw the broken self of her yesterday, he knows he is breaking her bit by bit. He make her losing her soul, her spirit, her heart. And he don't want to be like this. That's why he decided that he will change himself, his ways of claiming her. But instead of make her fall in love with him.