Love In Time

MAYURI

Her gaze softened as she stared at ?? pale face who lay motionless on the bed her fragile beauty piercing the girl's heart

She sighed her breath whispering against ??'s forehead

She "Don't worry...............MAYURI I'll fix everything"

Her fingers gently stroked Mayuri's hair a tender gesture belied by her tough demeanor Despite never having met Mayuri in person a deep connection existed

In Mayuri's presence the girl felt an unfamiliar sense of peace A sense of responsibility washed over her She vowed to protect Mayuri no matter the cost

The door opened revealing Mr. Maheshwari his gaze lingered on Mayuri dislike flickering across his face but he masked it before turning towards the girl sitting beside her

Mr maheshwari " koyal " he called his voice low and commanding she let out a tight smile acknowledged his presence and stood up before pocketing the car keys he handed her

Mr maheshwari " enjoy your time as long as you want but don't forget to come back here "

Her eyes narrowed slightly but she nodded

Her "I won't " she replied her tone measured

Mr. Maheshwari stepped closer his voice taking on a possessive tone

Mr maheshwari "You're my most valuable asset meri bachi "

He paused studying her before continuing

Mr maheshwari "I've invested so much in you you know that........Don't you "

Her expression remained neutral

Her "I understand " she said her voice laced with subtle defiance Mr Maheshwari's smile widened which looked like a evil grin to her

Mr maheshwari "I know you do. You've always been...accommodating "

Her " baba I think I should leave now "

She said feeling suffocated in his presence she always did but it had increased since the time Ruhaan was captured the first time she acknowledged that Mr maheshwari had been cooking something behind her back

Mr. Maheshwari's sudden change in tone caught her off guard

Mr maheshwari "Oh..yeah..right...let's go" he said his smile gone.

As they walked out, Mayuri's fragile form lingered in her mind She sigh

They stepped outside the crisp air enveloped her

A black Honda City was already parked there Her luggage was already loaded in the trunk

She slipped into the driver's seat the leather creaking softly

Mr. Maheshwari leaned in through the open window

She turned towards him
Her " baba why are we doing all this "

His gaze locked onto hers a cold reminder as he said

Mr maheshwari " of course to take revenge for everything that family did to you......why "

She shook her head and passed him a smile

Her " nothing I was just reminding myself that you're doing all this for me "

Mr. Maheshwari's smile hinted at satisfaction but before he could respond

Her " byy take care of Mayuri........and yourself "

Mr maheshwari " hm you too "

With that he stepped back and she started the engine the headlights casting a golden glow