His love

Chapter 20 park

Naina was panting, and so was Shreya. They both stood still there. Advait and Virat looked serious and asked Naina and Shreya to follow them.

They both followed them to the CCTV room where they saw the footage from that night when the stalker was watching and following Naina. They couldn't see his face as it was covered. He wore a black outfit, blending with the dark of the night so that no one could identify him.

But suddenly Naina asked to pause the footage and zoom in on his hand. She pointed at the bracelet. She immediately understood who the person was. At first, because of the fragrance, she felt it was the same person but thought maybe she was wrong. But now, seeing that bracelet on his hand, her suspicions were confirmed.

She left the room, feeling disappointed, and immediately exited the office to get some fresh air. Without a second thought, Advait followed her, with a look of worry and concern.

She went to the same park where Advait had taken her last time. She sat on the bench near a beautiful tree. It was almost night. She watched the sun setting and said softly, "Everything must end. Everyone has to find their way back to where they belong, even if it hurts." She didn't notice when Advait arrived and sat next to her.

She looked at Advait with a weary look. Advait met her gaze and said, "It's okay to let go. We need to accept what fate shows us. At the end of the day, it's just us. We only need ourselves to cheer up and keep moving forward." Hearing this from Advait made Naina emotional. She grabbed his hand, squeezed it, and said, "I know who is stalking me. It's Abhi, my ex-boyfriend. Why is he doing this? To terrify me? So that I go back to him? But why would I? He cheated on me with my best friend, a girl I trusted so much." She started sobbing.

"You don't deserve this, Naina," he continued, his voice softer. "You deserve to be happy, to feel safe and loved."

Naina's eyes filled with tears, but she managed a small, grateful smile. "Thank you, Advait," she whispered. "I'm trying, but it's hard."

Slowly, she began to remove her hand from his grip. Before she could completely withdraw, Advait pulled her close and enveloped her in a tight hug. Without any hesitation, she hugged him back, crying on his shoulder.

She murmured through her tears, "I'll never fall in love again. It's so heartbreaking. I can't handle it again. What if the next person does the same to me? This thought terrifies me too much." "That's why I made a rule: never fall in love with strangers."

Hearing this from her mouth made Advait feel both sad and furious. He was unsure about his own feelings, but one thing was clear: he couldn't bear to see Naina like this.

The next line from Naina seemed to echo his own thoughts exactly. He had never wanted to fall in love. Relationships had never been a priority for him; he had always focused on expanding his business as much as possible.

"He gently grabbed her cheeks, pulled her up to look at him and said, 'Don't say things like that. What if someone wanted to break down the walls around your heart, just to love you for who you are? What if that person wanted to do everything possible to give you happiness?' Without thinking, he said everything. He was shocked by his own words, but deep down, he didn't regret what he had said. He added further, 'You never know, Naina, when or how that person will come into your life and make it brighter for you.'"

"You're right, but still, I don't want someone. I'm enough for myself, and I'll manage my life alone. Isn't it good that you don't need to think about anyone else? Just you, you, and you." She took a deep breath with a smile on her face. "I'm glad and want to accept everything slowly. Once this case gets closed, I'll start working on it."

"Naina wondered why he was going to such lengths to comfort her. Why was he investigating details about her stalker? Sure, they were more than just boss and PA, but were they really that close? They hadn't shared much of their personal lives. Should she ask him about everything? Or should she stop right here? Would it seem strange?" She pondered these questions as she gazed at the sunset.

On the other hand, Advait was wondering how to deal with this stalker. He was worried about Naina's safety, so he asked, "Naina?"

"Yes," Naina said, looking back at him.

"Would you mind if I started dropping you off and picking you up from the office and home?" Advait asked nervously.

Naina remained silent, contemplating his offer.

"Look, um, I just want to ensure your safety. If you feel comfortable, then I don't mind doing this for you."

They both looked at each other for a while, maintaining eye contact. But a random sound made them break that contact.

"It's getting late, we should leave now," Naina said, trailing off as she turned to gather her things.

"So, what's your answer to my earlier proposal?" Advait asked, his voice hesitant. "Um, it's okay. I'll ask Virat to pick you up and drop you off."

"No, it's fine," Naina replied, smiling slightly. "You can come for pickups and drops."

They exchanged a nod of understanding, and as they left the park together, a sense of camaraderie settled between them, each silently grateful for the support they found in each other.

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