Playing With Fire (Rishbala Fanfiction)

Chapter 25

(Madhu's POV)

   I took an auto to the eatery, with RK and Bittuji slowly following behind. RK was skeptical about Armaan's every move. He would definitely intervene if Armaan tried to harm me. I saw him park a good distance away from the eatery, his eyes fixated on me.

   I walked over and found him sitting in a chair, back turned.

"What do you want?" I questioned. He turned around, smiled, and tried to hug me. I pushed him off.

"You look so beautiful today." He said.

"Cut to the chase. Why am I here?"

"I heard about your fallout with RK." He said. "I would never do that to you, have an affair behind your back..."

"Do you think I'm dumb? Do you think I'll run back to you because RK left me?"

"I don't. I do want you back, but I don't want to force you." He brushed his fingers against my cheek. I slapped his hand back.

"What do you think of yourself? What makes you think that I'll come back to you after all that you've done to me?!"

"That was all the past Madhu. Forget it and come back to me. I was your first love." He tried to touch me again. I could just imagine RK getting ready to tear him apart with his bare hands.

"Is that all you called me here for?" I asked.

"Yes."

"Can I leave now?" His brow furrowed, but he nodded.

"I'll be waiting for your answer." He said.

   I went back and disappeared from his sight. RK put the car in reverse, so that I could get in without Armaan noticing.

"What did he say?" RK said, his voice on edge.

"Nothing. Our plan is working." I forced a smile.

"He wants you back now?"

"Yes."

"Good. He'll get his ruin soon." He clutched the steering wheel hard until his knuckles were white. "I'm sure he will call me to gloat about his victory. He's a shrewd man. I'll inform you once he does."

"Alright. Take me home now."

"Which home? Your current one or your future one?" He smirked. I smacked his arm. Bittuji cleared his throat.

"Chief, I'm still in the car." He smothered a laugh.

"Doesn't matter. Just plug your ears while I talk to my future biwi." He caressed my cheek.

"RK!" I blushed.

"Fine. Bittuji, remind me to lock you in a room when biwi and I are together."

   We burst into laughter, and RK drove off. He dropped me home, giving me a goodbye kiss while instructing Bittuji to turn around.

"I forgot to tell you. You are a way better kisser than that Dipali." He smirked.

"Good. Otherwise I would've left you for real."

"Let's see you try." He purred. I stuck my tongue out at him and stepped out of the car.

"I love you." He called. I blew him a kiss and ran up the staircase to home.

(RK's POV)

   Just as I expected, I got a phone call from an unknown number just as soon as I got home. I answered, but remained silent.

"Hello superstar." He said mockingly.

"What do you want?" I snarled.

"Still mad about losing you beloved, eh?"

"No. I'm just so unfortunate to be getting a call from you for sympathy." He cackled.

"Who said sympathy? I'm hear to tell you that I'm taking Madhu for myself. To destroy you."

"What do you mean?"

"You think I still love her? She was always so....clingy. But to destroy you, I need her and her newborn hate towards you."

   I suppressed the urge to make his ears bleed through the phone. I took a deep breath.

"Are you challenging me?" I hissed. "THE superstar RK?!"

"Indeed I am." He laughed. "I've noticed that an angry Madhu can do anything to men who've cheated her. You used her against me, now I'll use her against you."

"And why are you telling me your plans? Are you stupid?"

"I like to tell my enemies what's coming from them. It's not like you can do anything." He paused with a long laugh. I rolled my eyes. "Time to entice my ex. Bye RK. Enjoy your last few days of happiness."

   He hung up, leaving me fuming over his existence and worrying more about Madhu.