Chapter 106: chapter 106

Riya got down from the taxi and walked towards her flat with tears in her eyes.it's true we create our own heartbreaks  through expectations.After seeing their villa, their friends , their lifestyle she understood she is no match for Ashish and decided not to like him anymore.. She was consoling her heart saying "he is not the one for me"When she reached her flat she looked at the opposite door.. " Riya, he is your boss and you are not going to have feelings for him.. Fix it in your mind" She closed her eyes, took a deep breath and opened her flat door, walked inside , changed her clothes and got on to her bed..She saw a novel on her bed side table ,she took it and felt that prince charming appears only in novels not in real lives.. She closed the book and decided not to read those romantic novels again..On the other side Party ended at Hooda's residence and all the guests started to leave one after the other..Even though Ashish was giving sendoff to the guests his mind was wandering around Riya. " Why did she left all of sudden"He tried to call her but she didn't respond..When Kabir and Nidhi were leaving, he heard Nidhi speaking to Riya on the other end.."  good that you have reached safely.. anyways , you didn't eat anything, cook something and eat ",Nidhi said on the phone..Very soon Kabir-Nidhi, and Sanjana- Aditya pair left the party.."When she can talk to Nidhi, why is she not attending my call.??"He called her again, but still she didn't answer his call..What the hell?? What happened to her?? why is she not responding..He had an urge to rush back to the apartment to ask her what was the matter.. but he couldn't go now along with the guests..He heard Nidhi saying Riya  didn't eat.. he immediately ordered takeaway to  her address..She must be tired and she may not cook for herself and knowing her financial condition she will not order take away.. he  can't bear to see her sleeping  empty stomach..He understood she will not lift his call so he dropped a message "  We can't make our guests sleep empty stomach so ordered  a take away for you.. and I don't like people wasting food"******When Riya saw his message she felt happy in  her heart for a second.. But why does he have to worry about me eating or not.. When she was in thoughts she heard a knock on the door.  She guessed it might be a delivery boy..As expected she saw food at her doorstep..She sneered and took the parcel and walked inside.. She put it on the dining table.. she was in no mood to eat food but remembered her mom's words  " we should never waste food..  the number of food grains you waste in this life ,  you will be hungry for those many  number of days in the next birth "She  has seen the days where she slept without food.. She knew the pain of hunger.. she made up her mind and finished the food..*****Next day, she woke up early as she had to give a presentation in the office..She quickly wore her office suit and reached the office..There was gossip around the office about yesterday's party as the news and photos appeared in the news on the internet.."Look how handsome Ashish sir is ?? "OMG!!! one girl was looking at his picture in awe..Riya ignored their words and checked her presentation once again and walked towards the conference Room..Very soon , Ashish and the other personnel arrived. Riya didn't look at  him at all.  She was looking at some random spot.. But Ashish's eyes fell on her as soon as he entered..Every time she crosses paths with him, she greets him with a smile but today she didn't even look at him.. what is running in this girl's mind.. Why is she ignoring me?He sat in his place and Said, " Miss Riya you can start your presentation"" Riya nodded without looking at him as she was afraid she cannot control her heart if she looks into his eyes"She started her presentation looking at everyone except Ashish and very soon the presentation ended.. Everyone in the conference room was happy with her marketing strategy and looked at Ashish for his approval.. He sneered and said, " I will discuss with Anika once and then we will proceed, You all can leave now".. He said without leaving his place.He saw Riya was the first one to leave the conference room..Why is she in so much hurry to leave me and why is she avoiding me.. He had an urge to drag her into his office and ask her what her problem was. but he didn't want anyone to talk bad about Riya.. So he controlled himself..The same day, when Ashish entered Anika's cabin , she looked stressed..He walked towards her and sat opposite," You look nervous?? "" Hmm, just received a call from Riyansh, He invited me for a welcome party organised by his friends"" Ashish  looked seriously into her eyes and asked," do you really want to give a chance to Riyansh?"" I don't know  Ashish, I have to at least meet once or twice to say yes or no to him.""You need not to meet him to say "No"" Are you not happy with me meeting him?"Ashish sneered and said,"Yes, because ,I want to see you with Sanjay.. I know he loves you and is waiting for your forgiveness for so many years.. No man will be this patient.. but he is, just because he loves you.. He is guilty for what he did. I think he deserves a chance. But the final decision is yours and I will respect it". He left the room so that she could have time to think..When Anika was in her thoughts she received a call from her father." Anika, there is a problem at construction site,  one of the worker is injured, send someone immediately"Anika decided to send Ashish.. She immediately called him and he left the office in a hurry.In the evening, She again received a call from Riyansh.."Hey, Anika get ready by 7:00 pm, I will come and pick you up"Before Anika could respond, Riyansh disconnected the call..****At  7:00pm sharp  Riyansh came to Anika's house to pick her. She was in no mood to party but didn't reject him as her dad has a very good impression on him and he will feel bad thinking she didn't give him face..She got into his Car quietly and started looking  at the road outside..Riyansh was driving and in between he was glancing her thinking how to initiate the talk He cleared his throat and said," you talk very less"Anika responded just with a smile..He looked at her once again and said," you look beautiful today""Thanks"You go to clubs for parties?? he asked.."Once in a while, and most of the time with Ashish around. He is  like a bodyguard to me when we go out", she replied with a smile.if I stay with you for longer I am sure I will be diabetic"She looked at him with confusion in her eyes and said" excuse me""your smile is so sweet"She looked at him and said," you are a good flirter"" if a beautiful girl is next to me, how can I stop flirting, it's not my mistake"Anika nodded her head with a forceful smile..Very soon they reached the club where his friends arranged a welcome party for him..His friends were waiting for them at the entrance among them were a few girls too..he introduced Anika to his friends and They all walked inside.For a moment Riyansh  forgot that he had brought Anika with him.. he got Completely immersed in talks with his friends..Anika was getting bored listening to their conversation. She is completely new to the people around her and was smiling forcefully at their jokes.. They were talking about their college life..Little later, Everyone dragged Riyansh to the dance floor .. He danced there for some time and came down when he remembered Anika.  " Hey Anika , come let's dance "Hmmmm, I am sorry Riyansh.  I am too tired to dance. you please carry on""Come on Anika, let's go ", he dragged her..Riyansh was drunk and he started getting closer to Anika which made her really uncomfortable.  she tried to move away but he dragged her towards him holding her waist.." Riyansh leave me", she felt disgusted by his touch.but he didn't and started stroking her face with his index finger..When Anika was struggling to get rid of his embrace, she felt someone dragging her out of his embrace which made her fall on the man's strong chest. She was too close to him and  felt his cologne familiar.She slowly lifted her head to look who it was and as her heart expected he was Sanjay..she gulped her saliva when she saw him." Why did you  drag  her away ?? "Riyansh was angry" Didn't you see she is uncomfortable with your touch?? Why are you forcing her??" She is my girlfriend and soon I am getting married to her. I can touch her wherever I want .who are you to stop me??"Sanjay replied to his question with a tight slap."How dare you hit me?? I will kill you now. "Riyansh roared and was about to punch Sanjay.  but he dodged  and because of inertia Riyansh fell on the ground.." He got up and when he was about to hit Sanjay, Anika came in between and said," enough, Riyansh didn't expect this from you.."" He chuckled and said,even I didn't expect you to bring your ex boyfriend here, you are a s**t"Anika gave a hard slap on Riyansh cheek and said " mind your language it's so  cheap, just like your actions"She felt disgusting and walked out with tears in her eyes.. Sanjay followed her out..she  took out her mobile and started booking the cab.."Anika" , she heard a low voice from behind..