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Chapter 20: Beginnings

Author's note: This chapter has a little mature content . Discretion advised.
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The sun rays brightened his face. Aditya woke up from his peaceful sleep . Rubbing his eyes he saw the ambiance of the room he was in . His Clothes laying on floor reminding him of last night's events . A smile crept on his face . He turned to look at his side only to find the bed empty. She wasn't there. Aditya felt strange . Thinking her to be in washroom he waited for a while but when she didn't come out,  he got up from bed putting his clothes on and knocked the door.

"Zoya". Aditya called . No response. He knocked again. Still no response . He got worried and turned  the knob . Coming inside he found the bathroom empty. He started to feel uneasy. It was a mini cottage which only had one small and cozy room.

He wondered how she was able to go out of the cottage . It can only be opened with his fingerprint or secret key . Oh wait, where's the key? He kept it inside his pocket last night. He went and checked his coat which was empty. So she went. He thought. Just then he felt a hard clutch on his wounded hand. When he turned to look at it , he was surprised to find it already aided and dressed. He looked at it and his heart filled with emotion.

"Zoya...". He whispered looking at the closed door .

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Aditya went reached his home and got ready for office. That wasn't the actual reason . He was eager to meet Zoya. Getting out of the room hurriedly he proceeded towards the main door .

"Adi". The voice stopped him. He was shocked and turned slowly only to find Pooja standing behind him. What was she doing at his home that too early this morning? He started to feel nervous. Pooja looked at him blankly. She deeply studied his face and started to take slow steps towards him .

"Where were you last night?" She asked him raising her eyebrow. Aditya gulped but didn't move his eyes from her.

"Answer me adi." She repeated not getting any response from him. Aditya looked down.

Pooja smiled.

"Last night was amazing. Isn't it ?" She said shocking the hell out of him. He looked at her completely astonished. She was smiling but that was not a genuine smile which she always had.

"Pooja... actually ... I...". Aditya tried to speak but she didn't allow him to.

"Why are you hesitant? Mmm? As if you're caught with a secret?" She smirked looking at him. Aditya's heartbeat raised. He couldn't find proper words to speak. He stood there numb.

Pooja came closer and stood in front of him. He was getting tensed second by second. Seeing his condition she burst into laughter. Aditya looked at her confused.

"Oh adi! You're such a cutie pie . Look at your face. I was kidding babe". She laughed holding her stomach. Aditya closed his eyes with relief.

"Arjun said me everything." Pooja said making Aditya curious.

"What did he say?" He asked.

"I was so worried about you baby! You didn't pick my call last night. Arjun told me you were high and would bring you back home in morning. You seemed tired and you slept there . I'm glad you're fine now ." Pooja said hugging him. He hesitated to hug her back but slightly patted her back.

"Oh he even dressed your hand." Pooja said breaking the hug. Arjun came and stood watching them . Aditya looked at him and his eyes held nothing but number of questions. He really needed answers . Somewhere he was thankful to him for saving him today. He handled the situation. Aditya knew Arjun had a doubt and Aditya will clear them all today.