Like a Shadow to You

Chapter 2: Like a Shadow to You

Aravind was furious about the deal. He was never the one to lose. And yet, he could not do much other than glare at Akash when he signed the agreement papers. The audacity of Akash on the day got on his nerves. He pushed all the things from the table before him and growled like a wounded lion. His mind was working on thousands of ways to torture Akash and his beloved Banu.

The moment he thought of Banu, a wicked smile came onto his face. He knew that she was the key to the destruction of Akash. The most easy way to shatter the beast is by creating distress for his love. But he could not yet track her location. He spent loads of money on goons to find her. Akash hid her in a secretive place where Aravind still couldn't get in.

Aravind likes to play dirty with no chance of giving up on a challenge. This hurdle ignited his competitive spirit and made him furious to trace her no matter what. After all, she was a simple lady with no defense. Once upon a time, they had a strained relationship. Getting her back should not be so hard for Aravind. But does she want her back?

That is something even Aravind does not wish to think about. Although he was looking for umpteen ways to destroy her, he doubted his courage to face her after all the history they shared. The close bond they share makes him ferocious. Despite the tension, he was also so looking forward to meeting her in person once again.

Soon, he worked on a plan to get a hold of her and threaten Akash in such a way that he pleaded to him for mercy. He wanted to sit at the top of the hierarchy while watching all good enemies suffer. But now where is she now?

All of a sudden, his mind drifted to the day he first met her. Kailash, Banu's father, excelled in the share market at the time. Besides the work, he was involved in multiple underground works for mafia groups. The big heads used him to transfer their wealth to legal money. He was so popular to get the job done without leaving any hint for the officials to track them down.

Aravind learned about him and approached him to turn the illegal money he earned through gambling into white money. Everything went as per plan until when he saw her in a lavender lehenga. For an important deal, he visited his partner's success party. To misguide the government, they arranged an anniversary celebration.

Since it wasn't as dangerous as other meetings, few members brought along their family members. It was an act to cover their smuggling. While the party was filled with rich people exhibiting contemptuous attitudes, Banu was a natural charm. Her gentle smile lit up the whole space. It was as if she was not prone to those high-class dramas.

As if she knew how this event would go, she got herself comfortable in a peach sofa with a kid. Aravind guessed the kid's age to be around 10. They two chatted happily without any worry about the people around. All of a sudden, Aravind had the urge to approach her and interact with her.

Confused at this strange thought, he went near her and sat on the sofa next to her. She noticed that but refused to pay attention. But the small boy rose from his seat and planted himself between them. He circled his arms around Banu and glared at Aravind. Banu looked at him tenderly as she found this adorable.

But that was not the same with Aravind. He felt a tinge of jealousy and wanted so badly to push him from the sofa. Without realizing that, Banu glanced at him apologetically. The moment he saw her look, he changed his demeanor and stretched his lips to a smile.

She didn't have any idea about how things will turn out in the end.

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