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CHAPTER 6

I quickly excused myself from the table going towards the bathroom as instructed by aunty. I closed the door with a deep sigh moving towards the mirror I incoherently mutter to myself to believe this all to be a lie. Only a lie. At least until I reach home. There I can overreact not right now. I gather all the courage I could muster and open the door only to almost lose it all over again as the devil of my life stands across the door. I urged myself to not slam the door on his face. It's his house, remember. You have to remain calm until you reach home. Calm. Take deep breaths. I remind myself again. Breathing out I kept my eyes on the floor and quietly shut the door turning on my heels as if I didn't see him. But of course the intruder always has something to say, "Do you remember me?"

Like I could ever forget your handsome face.

Wait! did I just think handsome face.

"Uhh...yes...apparently you are the brother of the kid I found near the park.." I trail off not sure of what to say.

He sighed, "I mean do you remember me like, have you seen me before today?" he asks again rephrasing himself emphasizing on 'remember' Like I could forget the boy who broke into my house when I was all alone not to mention Only in a shirt, less than 48 hours ago. To any other girl who's more comfortable in revealing her skin, maybe being seen in a shirt would not be that big of a deal. But it definitely was for me. Not only was I raise in a sorta conservative family but I don't even like revealing much skin than what I am comfortable in. I sub consciously pull the hem of my dress down thought it reached my knees, I feel like I'm in that white shirt again in from of him. A moment later I sighed deciding that it's my time to make him feel uncomfortable.

And I asked the most ingenious question my mind could come up with,"Do your parents know?"

His eyes darkened and he raises one eyebrow at my question getting the indirect question I had asked. Arg how can he do that! I've been trying for months and still couldn't lift an eyebrow.
"Know what exactly dear?"he asks leaning against the wall his voice dropping a few octaves.

I didn't knew what game he was playing at but I didn't want to get involve either. I just wanted to forget that incident ever happened. So I light heatedly joked at him, "That you play hide and seek making the whole city your playground, dear?" I reply in the sweetest voice possible as I try to walk back to the dining room so not in the mood to be interrogated.

He narrowed his eyes at me and when I was about pass him he suddenly grabbed my elbow and dragged me into a room before I could protest.

I was stunned for a moment not knowing what to do. Why is everything happening so fast around him. Finally when my brain processed that I had been dragged into a room or a boy's bedroom to be specific, judging by the mess the room was in, I flipped and quickly made a run towards the door.

"Hey!" I protested when he grabbed my wrist again and turned me towards him telling me to shut up and listen. I glared at him and he glared back more threatening I had ever seen on any guy.

"Listen" he began hissing through his gritted teeth , "It's none of your damn business to know what I do or do not. I aren't playing around some stupid games. It was the first time that I had to accidentally stop by your house for emergency purposes. It won't happen again. I Promise You that and believe my words if not me because I never make Promises. To Anyone. Ever. So consider yourself lucky that I am even giving you a chance to let off easily. So it's better if you keep your smart mouth shut. Because we both don't want to get on my bad side,now do we darling." he asked and gave me that sweet-killer smile which sent shivers down my spine.

After his alarming rant a lump so huge formed in my throat that not even a single syllable of affirmation towards his downright threat could even pass my mouth. Sure I was appalled that he is actually trying to dominate and control me but at that moment I couldn't do anything. I blinked back the shock and nodded my head for him, as in I understood. He took my lack of words, feared face and my confirmation as a good sign and walked right out the door he had pushed me through. However, I didn't understand his hostile behaviour.

Like I was so ready to just forget that incident and move on but from the vibe that he just gave me, I don't think I'll be able to ever forget that unfortunate day when we both had coincident accidents. His being landing in my balcony and mine being wearing a white shirt with wet hair and red bra underneath giving him a full free show of what I looked naked. I glared at his retreating figure promising myself to get my payback. Someone needs a taste of their own medicine. Just wait until I have the upper hand Tanmay. You'd wish you better had opted for someone else's balcony that day. Not wanting to delay my washroom departure further than it already had, I waltz out towards the dining area where everyone were chatting animatedly. I dared myself to look him and found him already looking at me so I quickly turned around and avoided his gaze or him for that matter. Not wanting this day to get any awkward, I just wanted to go home and sleep my problems off.

I tuned out the rest of the family chatter until my name was suddenly called out, I turned to look at my mom who was waiting for my response expectantly. My mind was already a mush from the gravity of words that tanmay had said and now I had totally blanked out from their conversation. I certainly can't embarrass myself in front of both the families. But only one person seem to notice my slip up as I regained my composure and smiled at my mom and aunty telling them I agreed to whatever they were discussing. How worse could my situation get anyway.

My mom clapped her hands excitedly and what she said next made my head spin, worst than before. She faced Mrs. Rathod and said,"I'm sure she will try her best to teach Aryan maths, during her free time."

"Oh yes, we would love that. Thank you so much darling for agreeing." she smiled turning to me."Aryan's not usually compatible with outsiders but you make him feel comfortable, so I hope this works out for both of us. And I'm sure he'd do his homework with more vigor if you teaching him, won't you arru?" she asked turning her gleamy eyes to her adorable son.

I totally jinxed myself as it finally dawned on me. what I had just agreed to. Shit. Teaching wasn't at all that I was worried about besides I've tutored a few kids before but this time was different. Now it would be even more difficult for Tanmay to avoid me but it may be my chance of payback. I could tell by the way that Mr. Hide-and-Seek-Intruder was glaring at me subtly from the corner of his eyes that he didn't like this idea.

A soft bubbly voice caught my attention.

"Yes! Mom. I'm excited. I think I'll like maths more if Kitika Di will teach me. Thank you Didi." Aryan's adorable sweet voice, doe big eyes and his toothy smile melted away my worries for the time being and I happily returned his smile and the next words that left my mouth were spontaneous and unplanned for, "Yes Aryan, I'd love to teach you." With the widest grin ever.

In that moment I didn't think of how things might end up for me. As his older brother and I were not exactly in good terms. Not to mention the fact that not 10 minutes had passed since he tried to threat me about his mysteries activities.

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A/N: Hello Friends!

It's been so long since I updated I know, even I would blow up if I was a reader. But please bear with me. My schedule is really tight.

My exams are going on right now and I have got some gap in between papers and I thought, what the best time to update then now!

So here it is lovely readers. I hope you enjoyed it.

And also I've edited last chapter. There's major rekindling between the families but nothing between the main characters. So if you wish to read it again and maybe comment on my improved writing skills I'd be the luckiest person on the earth.

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