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"Ava," Atulya's voice cut through the moment.
I turned, my eyes locking onto hers. She stood frozen, her gaze taking in our disheveled state. Adwait's hands were tangled in my damp hair, my lips still inches from his, and my shirt open to the crisp wind.
Atulya's face flushed with awkwardness. "I'm so sorry to interrupt, but it's urgent," she said, her eyes snapping shut.
I smiled inwardly; she was adorable when flustered.
We stood, and I quickly buttoned my shirt, wrapping the denim jacket around me for warmth.
"What happened?" I asked, standing beside Atulya, Adwait flanking me.
Atulya opened one eye, ensuring the coast was clear, before fully opening them.
"We need to leave, guys! It's not safe here," she urged.
Adwait narrowed his gaze. "I don't think there's a problem. Why should we leave?"
Atulya's expression turned grave. "Someone is after you. We must leave immediately."
"Fine, let's go!" I decided.
We entered the suite, where Caleb and Aniket stood, their eyes locking onto us with a mix of shock and alarm.
"I think they're already here," Aniket whispered, glancing out the window into the moonlit night before handing me my gun.
"I see!" I replied, my grip tightening around the weapon.
"Take Atulya and Adwait with you, I'll deal with them," I instructed Caleb.
But Adwait intervened, his voice firm.
"What? No way!" Adwait stopped me mid-track.
"They're here for me, not you. They won't come after you," Adwait argued, his eyes blazing with determination.
After considering his words, I realized he was right. The hitters targeted him.
"So what now?" Aniket asked, his voice laced with concern.
"Well, why don't you and Mr. Randhawa take your bike and get somewhere away from the crowd? We'll take over from there," Caleb suggested.
Adwait countered, "It's not safe at all. You should take her out first. I'll deal with them."
I stood firm. "Are you freaking crazy? I'm coming with you, and that's final."
Adwait's jaw clenched, ready to retort, but Atulya intervened.
"Yes, she's right. Let her come with you."
Adwait's voice rose. "No! Not at all. It's too risky."
