His To Adore

Watching me

Arohi's pov

The sun went down the horizon as I watched out of the glass window.. A reddish glow wrapped the surroundings in a beautiful way, the moon peeking out slowly from the clouds.. I watched. Quietly. I didn't want to think, to contemplate about the mess I am in. I just want to lose myself in the silence hoping the time stops forever. I hoped to go somewhere, somewhere really far, where I didn't have to deal with anyone, anything. Just the silence and me. A voice jolts me to the present pulling me out of my blissful trance. "What happened? You look a bit lost today.."

I smiled. Lost. Yes, I was lost. I don't know what to do, where to go. How to be happy. I just did not know. I can't figure it out. I can't ask for help. A thorn stucking in my throat, the one I can neither swallow nor pull out. "Nothing Anna, I am fine." I smiled out again hoping my eyes didn't reflect my inner turmoil.

"Are you sure? You don't look so. You know I am always there right?" Her concerned voice chimmed in.

"I do." But I can't put you in danger remained silent. "And I am perfectly fine." I replied. I can't risk losing her.She is the only one I have. My only family. My only friend. I can't do anything that has the potential to harm her. Never. She has her own problems to deal with.

She didn't look convinced but nodded. The employees started leaving one by one. "Are you done? Won't we go home together?"

Home. I don't know if I am allowed there. I have a man trying to leash me. Keep me under his control. Gulping down the ball of emotion rising up my throat, I shrugged. "I am not done yet. Our new Boss, The Aviraj Oberoi gave me a ton of work that I need to complete within tomorrow. Perks of being a good employee I guess." I said grinning.

"Oh of course, You are the best employee.. He would give the most important ones to you." She said making me roll my eyes.

"Just because my records are good doesn't mean I will keep working until my last breath." I replied.

"If you die under something as shitty as burden of work, I will be really pissed Ruhi.." She huffed out.

I choke out a laugh.. "And I love pissing you off." I added..

I saw her rolling her eyes in my peripheral vision. "Should I wait then?" She asked..

"No you head towards your home.. I will manage it.. Moreover it will take me time.." I added still working on my desktop.

"Alright then. Text me once you reach home. Bye." She stood up.

"Bye, Be careful and you also text me after reaching home." I added.

"Yes mam.." She said as I chuckle. She proceeds out of the gate as I watch until she goes out of my vision.. I don't let myself ponder over anything and concentrate on the work in hand. It was my only escape. From the constant fear in my mind. I take a look around. Most of the others have left. My eyes drifted towards his cabin. He was there. I was alone in a workplace with no one else. Anxiety crawled into my stomach as I hurried. I don't know where that would get me because in all ways, I would end up with a man I didn't want. I tried to engage myself in work trying to shoo away the anxiety that was gripping me in a chokehold. I looked around again. No one. Not a single person. My stomach started to twist in knots.

I heard the door to his cabin open making the hair on my neck to stand on its end. I tensed up as I heard him approaching me slowly, steadily behind me until I felt his giant form behind me. Watching me. A bead of sweat travelled down my forehead as I clenched my jaw, determined not to show him any vulnerability.

Silence.

He didn't come to touch me. He didn't speak anything. Just stayed behind me like a overwhelming presence. Watching me.

I finally found my voice. "Stop staring at me like a creep."

I felt him smirk but he didn't say anything. Asshole.

His gaze lingered on me not moving even for a second. For a moment it felt like he was controlling himself not to touch me. I shrugged the feeling. My back ached by sitting in the same position for a long time. I wanted to stretch, to go away but I couldn't dare to. My senses were on high alert if he decided to pull out any stunt.

"Leave it for now. Let's go back." The same voice of whiskey and sin spoke.

No. Not to his house. I don't want to, not yet. "No. I will complete my work first." I said not liking how my voice shook at last..

"Scared Amore?" He said, his tone a mock of my previous behaviour.

"No.." I stated nonchalantly. Atleast tried to.

"Of course you aren't.." A slight sarcasm passed on his tone.. "Alright. I will be right back" He said as he made his way out of the gate.. I half expected him to force me out and take me to his house.. His behaviour confused me.. To the point I didn't know what to think, how to feel about this man.. I let out a sigh of relief that he was not here anymore.. Forcing out his consuming thoughts I concentrated on my work again..

After a few minutes, I heard him return.. I tensed up for a moment again. I glanced up at him catching the sight of a bar of my favourite chocolate and a rose.. He took a seat beside me. What I heard of him, he wasn't the one to give roses and chocolates. Moreover he could have just ordered anyone else to bring those but he preferred doing it himself. He extended those to me.. "Forget about yesterday.." He spoke, his voice calm.. "I will bring the world at your feet if you want.. We will give everything a fresh start. And this time I will tear away every soul that becomes a barrier between us.."

I stare at him unable to speak or even react.. The intensity of each and every word went through me, a truth my gut told and I refused. I don't want to be with this man. Hell I didn't even want to be anywhere near him. I gulp down the lump in my throat.. "You are a killer, a mafia, a beast.. I don't want to be anywhere near you. You will never win me."

"Doesn't matter if you want it or not. You are mine and mine alone. While I promise to make your life better than heaven, I also promise to never let you go. I can't and I won't. And one day, You will willingly give yourself to me" His every word screamed sincerity, it scared me.. I hated this man for wanting to keep me captive.

I take a sharp inhale, my heartbeat escalating every second. "Let's go home Amore.. Its getting late." He pulled me up in a firm grip and led me to his car.. I sat inside as he closed the door making his way beside me..

It felt like the door to my fate close.

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