20.

It's been a month since the internship started. Ishika has been doing her best. Armaan is actually strict as a boss, Ira is kind, sweet and she helps a lot. And and and Ishika got to know that she has a crush on Armaan though he has already rejected her. But Ira isn't someone to give up.

No one in the office knows about her relationship with armaan. Ishika was right now working on a new project with swanandi. Anushka had been partnered with vineet. Their air seems odd like vineet seems odd. As usual they were working on their respective projects.

At lunch break they went into the cafeteria as usual and Vineet tried to tag along. Ishika's phone rang and she went aside to pick the call.

On Call:

Ishika: hello?

Unknown: Are you happy bunny?

Unknown: quiet enjoying your life huh?

Shivers ran through her spine. She suddenly lost the color of her face. It was a deep voice. The person on the other side used a voice changer. His voice sounded heavy and scary. Ishika's hands started shivering. Till now it was just messages but now it's a call too.

Ishika: w..who are you?

Ishika asked in a timid voice. She didn't know how she gathered up the courage to talk.

Unknown: who am i.. Bunny did you forget me so soon.. That's bad cause I keep messaging you every month just so that you remember me..

Suddenly ishika started feeling breathless. She was breathing heavily, she wanted to throw the phone rub away from there but it was like her legs were stuck in place.This call this scary voice scared the hell out of her. She suddenly lost all her voice. It was him. This time he didn't change his voice; this was the same voice she heard that day.

She started feeling dizzy , the phone from her hand slipped off her hand. And suddenly everything went black.

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Ishika woke up feeling a headache. She slowly opened her eyes. She looked around only to find herself in her room. She felt something heavy on her stomach. She looked down only to find Abhimanyu sleeping holding Ishika's hand. He felt some moment and quickly woke up.

"Ishi.. how are you feeling?" Abhimanyu asks concern, Ishika just nods her head. "How come I am here?" Ishika asked, confused. "Armaan said that you suddenly fainted so I went to your office and got you home." Abhimanyu sat on the bed and cupped her cheeks." Ishi what happened suddenly? Did you not eat in the morning?"

Ishika shook her head , she didn;t knew how to lie anymore.. She had to tell him the truth but was she ready for it? "Ishi" abhimanyu called her out. Ishika held abhimanyu's hand tightly "abhi .. there's a thing i am hiding from you" abhimanyu sighed and pulled ishika in his embrace. "What is it?"

"Someone .. someone has been sending me creepy texts.." Abhimanyu frowned "what?" he asked "someone has been sending me creepy texts.. I don't know who he is .."

Abhimanyu took a few breaths to calm his anger "since when is it happening?" he asked, trying not to sound angry. "Since my first year in college" abhimanyu's grip around her tightened. "Since when?" ishika bit her lips nervously "since first year"

"Abhi.." Ishika's words were stuck in her throat; she didn't know what to say anymore. Abhimanyu closed his eyes to control his anger. After he was calm he looked down at ishika "can i see those messages?" he asked in a calm voice.

Ishika took her phone and handed it to abhimanyu. Abhimanyu took the phone and went through the messages. As he was scrolling down Abhimanyu's blood was boiling in anger. He kept the phone aside and cups Ishika's cheeks. "Tell me why didn't you tell me before?"

"I was scared.. I was just scared to even breathe about it." Abhimanyu frowned and caressed her cheeks "do you have any idea who it is?" Ishika shook her head "no abhi.. I never had friends in my life nor did I get involved with anyone.. I was always busy with my books" Ishika took a deep breathe "abhi i am so scared..till now it was just messages but now he called me.. Abhi he called me. I am so scared.. I am scared to even step out of the house.. Abhi what if he really take me away from you abhi-"

"Shh shh" abhimanyu put his finger on Ishika's lips "calm down take a deep breath" Ishika closed her eyes and took a deep breath and released it. "No one, I say no one can take you away from me.. Until and unless I am alive no will take you away from me.. Don't be scared i'll find him out and punish him"

Abhimanyu kissed her forehead "nothing will happen" he caressed Ishika's back.

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Ishika was sleeping , making sure she was well asleep. Abhimanyu got up and walked to the balcony. He called his best friend. After a ring the person on the other side picked up the call.

On call:

Neel: Abhi? What's wrong? How come you are calling me this odd hour?

Abhimanyu: I am sending you a few numbers. Will you be able to trace them?

Neel: piece of cake but what happened? I guess raghav isn't doing his work, cause you called me

Abhimanyu: Raghav is doing his work well but this thing should be dealt with by you personally.

Neel: don't worry i'll handle it but what has happened?

Abhimanyu: When are you coming back? I'll tell you personally

Neel: I'll be back the day after tomorrow. Let's meet at our place.

Abhimanyu hummed before hanging up the call. He will find the bastard no matter what. How dare he how dare he send those creepy texts to his wife..

He walked back into the room and sat on bed 'how scared you must be dealing with everything alone.. I am so sorry I was not of any help to you but from now on I'll make sure you are safe.. I'll not let you go through anything alone'

At the time of dinner Ishika woke up. Abhimanyu was reading some book sitting beside her. Ishika looked at him , he was engrossed in reading that he didn't realize Ishika had woken up. Abhimanyu looked damn handsome , why do they look handsome when they are focused.

"Abhi.." Ishika called him out. Abhimanyu places the book mark and keeps the book aside. "how are you feeling?" Abhi asked to check her temperature. "I am fine abhi.." suddenly Ishika's stomach growled. Abhi let out a small laugh while Ishika bit her lips in embarrassment.

"Shall I bring food here?" Ishika shook her head "no let's go downstairs eat dinner with everyone" abhimanyu nodded. He got up and held out his hand for Ishika to hold. Ishika held Abhimanyu's hand and got out of bed. They went downstairs. "Maa" ishika called out radhika.

Radhika rushed to Ishika "how are you feeling now?" Ishika nodded "i am fine maa i am just hungry" radhika chuckles and pats Ishika's head "food is ready.. let's go eat"

After eating dinner, Armaan , Ishika , ananya and Abhimanyu went out to eat ice cream. Ice cream was just an excuse they just wanted to divert Ishika's mind. "Bhabhi i am gonna apply in matchbox too" ananya spoke being excited. While Abhimanyu and Armaan were walking behind them.

"Really!!" Ishika was genuinely happy because if Ananya will be with her then Ishika would feel safe. It was the month of December. It was cold but will cold stop anyone from eating ice cream? Naah. When they reached the ice cream parlor, Armaan went to order ice cream for everyone.

Soon the ice cream arrived and they all enjoyed their ice. Armaan kept on cracking jokes while Ishika and Ananya laughed. Armaan was telling their childhood fun stories. "You know bhabhi bhai used to love watching anime when he was in college. I never understood his obsession with animes"

Ishika looked at Abhimanyu with wide eyes. Can a gray character like Abhimanyu like something like anime? It was hard for her to digest. "I still like them, it's just I can't find time to watch," Abhimanyu said, taking a scoop and feeding it to ishika. Abhimanyu didn't like sweets so he didn't order ice cream himself.

"Which is your favorite?" Ishika asked, leaning her chin on her palm, because Abhimanyu was feeding her ice cream. "Umm Naruto, one piece, Aot and demon slayer" abhimanyu spoke , there was a spark in his eyes when he was talking about his favorite things. Ishika never got to see that spark but today when she saw it made her happy.

It then strikes to her that since they are married abhimanyu has done everything to make her happy, but ishika she didn't do anything. She wanted to do something she wanted to make him happy. She wanted to see the same spark which she saw just now.

Suddenly armaan cracked another and everyone erupted in laughter. Everything seemed happy. Ishika too forgot about the stalker for the time being.

Seeing Ishika so happy, laughing, smiling, someone was burning in jealousy , that person clenched hand into a tight fist. "Just wait bunny you'll soon be in my paradise and then your beautiful smile will be only for me just for me" he spoke and left from there.

He went to his apartment which was apparently his paradise. She sat down talking to Ishika's photo. "Bunny I still remember the first time we met.. you did a band-aid to my hand at that exact moment i knew you were mine. And you will always be mine. Your beautiful eyes, your small nose, your pouty lips, everything about you makes crazy Bunny.. but you being all happy with abhimanyu i don't like it i hate it when abhimanyu touch you.. don't worry I'll punish you when you'll be here.. till then just want for me"

He laughed like a maniac, he laughed like a mad man. His obsession was out of control who ever tried to cross him meet with his own end . He was here for Ishika and he gets what he wants. He wants Ishika, he'll get her no matter what.

"Just wait for me bunny"

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