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There is telepathy between hearts

"How did you end up in the sea,were you trying to suicide?"Karan questioned staring at the woman who is his bestfriend wrapped in the blanket.

"Of course not"she answered

"Then?"questioned dhruv this time.

She sighed and then replied"there was a man coming my way and i moved backwards but I fell down and the waves.."

She stopped and looked at Karan who was ready to burst out but took a deep breath and then said"why the hell did I teach you self defence for?for running away like this!"

"Karan calm down! that's not how you talk to her"Reyansh stated glaring at him.

"We both are talking you don't need to interfere"aradhya said giving a sharp glance to him and then turning her attention back to Karan.

"Pookie,it wasn't a normal coming there."

"What do you mean?"

"At first i thought he was a random man walking but as i noticed him more,he was the same guy who came with that old man who i rejected to deal with.also there was a gun in his waistband, that's not normal at all"she explained calmly.

Reyansh and dhruv shared a glance.

"That fucking old man"Karan cursed loudly.

"If you are done interrogating,i want to sleep"she said lying down.

Karan covered her with blanket properly and kissing her forehead turned to the other two men.

"Let's go"

They nodded and went out.

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Aradhya was lost in the pages of her book, enjoying the calm of her balcony, when a sudden movement caught her eye. She looked up and saw Reyansh through the window, his clothes stained with blood. Her heart raced with a mix of fear and concern. Despite her conflicting feelings, she couldn’t ignore the urgency of the situation.

Without a second thought, she rushed to his apartment. The door was ajar, and she pushed it open, her mind racing with questions. She found Reyansh in his room, seemingly unbothered by the blood on his clothes.

"Reyansh!"her voice trembled as she voiced his name.

Reyansh turned and looked at her, surprise visible in his eyes.

"What happened to you?the b-blood"she questioned not able to tear her eyes away from his clothes.

He looked at her and smiled, a reassuring yet mysterious expression on his face. “Don’t worry, it’s not mine,” he said calmly. But beneath his composed exterior, he felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that she cared enough to come running to him.

Aradhya’s eyes widened in shock. “What do you mean it’s not your blood?” she demanded, her voice a mix of confusion and fear.

Reyansh’s smile faded slightly, but he remained calm. “Just trust me, Aradhya. It’s not mine.”

As she stood there, her mind raced, piecing together the events of the day. She remembered how Karan, Dhruv, and Reyansh had been mysteriously absent all day. The memory of the man who had approached her on the beach last night flashed in her mind. He had seemed dangerous, and she had felt a chill run down her spine when he looked at her.

Suddenly, it all made sense. The blood on Reyansh’s clothes, the absence of the three friends, and the man on the beach. They had done something to protect her.

“You… you killed him, didn’t you?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

She was a no fool to not understand it.the man her husband was so dangerous,but she didn't expect him to kill a man.

Reyansh’s expression turned serious. “He was a threat to you, Aradhya. We couldn’t let him hurt you.”

"So you killed him?"she frowned at his words.

"Yes"his face remained blank.

"So it means you are into illegal things?"she questioned,the fear underlying.

"Actually not"he replied with a smile.

"What does that mean?the police will catch you.and you fucking bastard killed a man and still smiling."she yelled but to him it was so soothing.

She was caring for him that was enough for him.

She snapped her fingers in front of him .

"Where lost?answer me!"her voice turned cold.

"It's dhruv,who is mafia king.i just help him out sometimes"

She choked on air as she heard the piece of information.

She didn't expect the man she called brother to be a mafia.

"Karan?"she questioned.

"No,he stays away from it but he knows about it"he answered honestly.

She sighed and then turned to go back but he hold her wrist stopping her.

She turns back and looks at him.

"Thankyou for coming here.it means a lot to me."he smiled widely but she jerk his hand and left from there.

His smile didn't falter but even grew more wide as he placed his hand on hai chest but then removed noticing blood on his shirt.

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"It's already 8 am in the morning why aren't you ready yet?"asked dhruv looking at his bestfriend who was sitting in his room sipping his coffee with no worries of office.

"I still have an hour"he replied.

"But you are always ready by this time.what happened?"

"Nothing"

Dhruv shrugging off went to hai own room.

He quickly stood up from couch and moved towards the balcony.

Aradhya stepped out of her apartment, ready for another day at the office. Karan was waiting for her, and together they made their way down the hallway. As they walked, Reyansh peeked out from his window, his eyes immediately drawn to Aradhya.

She was wearing a beautiful blue dress that complemented her perfectly. Reyansh couldn’t help but smile. “Blue, nice choice, jaan,” he murmured to himself, feeling a warmth spread through him.

He rummaged through his wardrobe and picked out a crisp blue shirt. As he got dressed, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of connection to her, even if she didn’t know it yet.

As he entered in the living room,dhruv who was on a phone call looked at him with amusement.

He cut the call after done with the deal and said"what happened to your black and white clothes obsession?"

"Nothing I felt like wearing blue today"he said shrugging his shoulders.

Dhruv looked at him suspiciously not satisfied by his answer but still shrugged it off.

"Which flower today?"questioned dhruv.

"Tulip"he answered with a soft smile.

He would send her flowers everyday no matter what.

But what made him even happier was that now she stopped throwing them away.maybe because she loves flower so much that she can't throw them away like a cruel person or maybe she is forgiving him.

He liked the latter one more.

His phone ringed and he looked at the caller id,it was Aryan.

"Hello?"

"Bhai,how are you and bhabhi?"

Reyansh smiled slightly as he heard his brother's first question.

"Maybe I will get forgiveness soon"he replied.

Aryan on the other hand felt happy to hear that but sighed as he had something to tell.

"What is it Aryan?"

"Bhai,you need to be in India"

"Why?"

"The deal bhai,it was settled 3 months ago and they refuse to sign the deal without you being in the meeting"

"I am not coming back,cancel the deal"

He promised himself and his mother that he isn't coming back without aradhya with him and he is not going to break the promise.

"But bhai it's important we might lose millions"

"Just millions right,your Bhabhi is priceless Aryan"

"I know Bhai,but still we need you."

Reyansh sighed,how much can even Aryan handle.though Aryan knows a lot about business and finance but still he is the head programmer not the CEO and company needs CEO.

"Tell them,it will be a virtual meeting"

"Ok Bhai,thank you"

"I should be thanking you Aryan,thank you for handling the company in my absence"

A soft chuckle could be heard from other side.

"Bhabhi really changed you"

Reyansh couldn't help but smile at his remark.

"Ok bye bhai,I need to get going"

He hummed and cut the call.

As night fell, Aradhya was winding down from a long day at work when Karan knocked on her door. “Hey, Aru! We have to go over to Reyansh and Dhruv bhai’s apartment for dinner tonight,” he insisted with a grin.

Aradhya raised an eyebrow, curious. “Why the sudden invitation?”

Karan’s eyes twinkled with excitement. “Reyansh bhai has cooked dinner, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. He rarely cooks, but when he does, it’s amazing.”

"Umm no I am okay here,I will cook for myself"she replied not wanting to go there.

"Please na aru come,you wouldn't regret going there.he makes really delicious food.pretty please"

His puppy eyes melted her.

Intrigued and a bit flattered by the effort, Aradhya agreed. She followed Karan to the apartment, her curiosity growing with each step. When they arrived, the door was already open, and the delicious aroma of spices and herbs filled the air.

They entered inside the living room.

"You are here,thank you for coming jaan.i specially made it for you"reyansh grinned like a child.

"What Bhai?you are so mean.you never made for me.hmph"Karan stomped his foot and went towards the table.

The table was set beautifully, and Dhruv was already seated, looking relaxed . As they all sat down, Reyansh served the dishes he had prepared. The food was as delicious as Karan had promised, each bite bursting with flavor.

Reyansh had gone all out for the dinner, preparing a variety of dishes that showcased his culinary skills.

Aradhya was impressed by the variety and the flavors. Each dish was cooked to perfection.

"How is it,jaan?"Reyansh questioned curiously as she took the first bite.

"Good"she mumbled taking another small bite.

Though her response was simple, it meant the world to Reyansh. His heart swelled with happiness, and he felt a warmth spread through him. The fact that she liked his cooking, even if she didn’t say much, was enough to make all the effort worthwhile.

He smiled at her, his eyes reflecting his joy. “I’m glad you liked it,” he said softly, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction.

As they enjoyed the delicious meal, Aradhya accidentally dropped a bit of butter chicken on her dress. She looked down, slightly embarrassed, and tried to wipe it off with a napkin. Before she could do much, Reyansh noticed and quickly stood up.

“Come on, let’s get that cleaned up,” he said gently, guiding her to the bathroom.

"Bhai!"Karan said gaining Dhruv's attention.

"I am ready to play cupid in their love story.they look cute together"Karan exclaimed with a wide smile.

"It is,but it would have been so different if he had realised it earlier"dhruv said looking at the way where they had gone.

"I know,he doesn't deserve the chance but aradhya does.she deserve a chance to be loved and maybe noone could love better than him"Karan stated with a smile and dhruv smiled slightly hearing his younger brother's words.

"You should try being relationship advisor"dhruv remarks.

"I will help you pursue my future bhabhi don't worry"Karan teased.

"I am not marrying,no arguments"dhruv replied.

"We will see"he smiled mischievously and continued eating food.

Once inside, Reyansh grabbed a damp cloth and carefully dabbed at the stain on her dress. Aradhya watched him, feeling a mix of gratitude and amusement. It was then that she noticed something that made her smile slightly.

"We are wearing matching outfits"she whispered slowly.

He paused and looked at her, then down at his own blue shirt. A slow smile spread across his face. “I guess we are,” he replied, his eyes twinkling with delight.

"Let's go"she says when the stain is cleaned.

"Wait a moment please"he says going out of the bathroom which is attached to his room,she followed him out and now she examined his room properly.

It wasn't black or grey like he had in the mansion in India.

Reyansh’s room exuded an air of timeless elegance, with a creamy and white color palette that gave off distinct old money vibes. The walls were painted a soft cream, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The minimalist design was evident in the carefully chosen furnishings and decor, each piece reflecting understated luxury.

The bed was a classic four-poster with crisp white linens and a plush cream duvet. A pair of antique nightstands flanked the bed, each topped with a simple yet elegant lamp. A vintage writing desk, made of polished dark wood, stood against one wall, its surface clear except for a single, well-worn leather journal and a fountain pen.

The hardwood floors were covered with a luxurious, cream-colored rug that felt soft underfoot.

Reyansh stood infront of her with a soft smile playing on his lips.

He opened a box and she looked at it,there were two bracelets inside it.

These were couple bracelets.

"Please"he Whispered,he tried his best to give her puppy eyes same like Karan does but he failed miserably,he can't act like a Fucking puppy.

Aradhya felt strange feeling looking at him,the way she never looked at him before.

She couldn't deny it, but why?it was a mystery for herself too.

She nodded slightly which made him smile brightly.

He made her wear the bracelet gently.

"Make me wear too Jaan"he looked at her with requesting eyes and she made him wear it.

"Thank you so much"

He couldn't consume the happiness with in and hugged her.

She froze at her place.

Did he just hug her?

Why is his hug so comforting?

Noticing her stiffen body he broke the hug and a glint of regret shown in his eyes.

"I am sorry I made you uncomfortable"

"It's okay"she Whispered not wanting him to feel more guilty.but why?

"I am going"she said and rushed out for his room.