Bound by Protection

Let me go

Ayushmaan stepped out of the room, closing the door quietly behind him. His heart raced, not just from the thrill of their encounter but from the urgency of the situation outside. As he walked down the hallway, he felt the weight of his dual role pressing down on him: the protector and the man drawn to Shraddha.

In the retiring room, his friend, Rohit, bodyguard of Shraddha father,was pacing back and forth, his expression grave. "What's going on?" Ayushmaan asked, sensing the tension in the air.

"Something's come up. I just got a tip that someone is looking to breach security tonight," Rohit said, his voice low. "We need to tighten things up."

Ayushmaan frowned, his mind racing. "What do you mean? Is Sir is in danger or Shraddha ma'am?"

Rohit nodded. "We can't be too careful. I'll alert the team, but we need to keep her close and sir is on official trip abroad."

"Right. I'll get her,you inform the sir to stay alert ." Ayushmaan said, determination setting in. He rushed back to the room, his heart pounding as he prepared to protect her once again.

As he entered, he found Shraddha still sitting on the bed, her eyes wide with concern. "What's wrong?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry.

"Rohit just informed me that there might be a security breach tonight. We need to stay vigilant," he replied, his tone serious. "I'm going to keep you close for now."

Shraddha stood up, her expression shifting from worry to determination. "I don't want to be a burden, Ayushmaan. I can handle myself."

He stepped closer, cupping her face with his hands. "You're not a burden. You're the reason I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you."

She nodded, a flicker of understanding in her eyes. "Okay, but if we're going to do this, we should talk about what just happened. I don't want things to be awkward between us."

Ayushmaan sighed, relief washing over him. "I'm glad you want to talk.But right now I'm your bodyguard ."

"Of course you are my bodyguard. I mean, it was my first time, and I feel so many things," she confessed, her voice softening. "I didn't know what to expect, but it was... amazing. And scary."
She doesn't care about any danger looming around her.

He smiled gently, appreciating her honesty. "Come we had to move from here. I wanted to make sure you were comfortable and secure."

"For what ?" She questioned.

He nodded, his expression serious."To keep you safe from your father political rivals."

"Alright but I feel secure with you," she said, taking a deep breath. "I just want to make sure we're both on the same page. I started  loving you and I don't want to rush into anything without knowing where we stand."

"Neither do I," he reassured her, taking her hands in his. "What we have is special. I want to explore it, but I also want to protect you—emotionally and physically."

Shraddha smiled, feeling a warmth spread through her. " I want to be with you, Ayushmaan. I want to explore this connection, no matter the risks."

His heart swelled at her words, the intensity of their bond igniting a flame within him. "Then let's promise to be honest with each other, no matter what."

"Deal," she said, her voice firm yet soft.

Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted. The urgency from earlier crept back into his mind, and he couldn't shake the feeling of impending danger. "We should stick together for now. Let's head to the living room where it's safer."