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Akash's POV

"Why are the photos still not taken down?" I asked sharply.

"It'll take some time Akash sir. The damage done is quite big and we'll need some time to contact media houses and magazines to convince them to take the photos down" The head of PR said.

I was currently on a conference call with Adarsh and head of the PR team of our company.

"I just don't know how you'll manage everything but I am just giving you 48 hrs to get the snaps down. I don't care about the money, just pour out the money as much as needed, but get the snaps down and convince them to issue an apology that the photos weren't of us" I said.

"Akash sir, for the snaps I can assure that they'll be down by tomorrow but the apology part..." he said.

"What about it" I asked.

"I am afraid, they might not want to issue an apology" he said.

"Everything has a price. Buy it. I don't care about the damn money, offer them double, triple the amount, I don't care what and how you'll manage it but just get them to issue an apology as soon as possible" I said.

"I'll try my best sir and let you know the updates by end of day" he said and disconnected the call.

"Calm down Akash" Adarsh said, when only we both were there on the call now.

"How can I calm down Adarsh when you very well know Siya is crying her eyeball out" I said.

"I know Akash but lashing out at anyone will not solve the problem. You need to be a little patient" Adarsh said.

"I..I just can't Adarsh. Her gloomy face is making me feel more guilty of what I've done to her. If only, I would've been a little careful" I said and sighed.

"None of this is anybody's fault. Stop blaming yourself for something you don't have control over at" he said.

"Whenever I look at her, she looks at me with expectant eyes, like asking for affirmation that everything is fine and taken care of. I don't have it in me to look at her now. You know, in this relationship, she just wanted and expected one thing from me, that none of this should come out in public, considering the popular family that I belong to. It's like, I failed her, failed to protect her" I said with shaky voice.

"Calm down Akash, we're trying our best to get everything under control as soon as possible, you know that. Don't get too much stressed, you need to take care of her as well" he said.

"I know, it's juts that" I was saying when Siya said "Akash."

I turned and looked at her. The glow on her face was gone but she gave me a small smile.

At least she smiled, though after 2 days.

"Is it her?" Adarsh asked.

"Yes, she is" I said on the phone.

"Her voice is so sweet, just like honey" he said.

"Adarsh" I warned but he chuckled and continued "but you need to teach her some manners. You know, according to Indian tradition, girls aren't supposed to take their husband's or would be husband's name." 

"Shut up" I said and rolled my eyes.

"What, it's true" he said and laughed.

I just smiled but my thoughts went to his statement, Siya, my would be wife but there's time for it.

"Akash" she called again and came towards me.

"Okay Adarsh, I'll talk to you later" I said and disconnected the call.

When she was just about to sit down, I took her hands in mine and pulled her towards me and she landed on my lap.

I then immediately circled my arms around her to secure her and flicked my nose with hers.

"Yes, tall me baby" I said and she blushed.

"I...I need to talk something important to you" she said.

"Okay, what is it?" I asked caressing her cheeks.

"I...I want to go home" she said.

I immediately stopped caressing her cheeks and said "are you sure?" I asked her.

"I am not sure but I...I am feeling guilty about whatever happened. I need to meet my parents. It's like I know that this is all my fault but I am a very big coward and I don't have enough courage to face them. I know they're upset about all of it but neither mumma nor papa lashed out at me. I just don't know...I feel like I am hiding from them and I need to meet them" she said and looked in my eyes.

"Okay then, if you want to meet them, I'll come along" I said.

"No please Akash, if you come with me, they might lash out at you as well and I certainly don't want it to happen at any cost. I..I think it would be better if I go...alone" she said.

"No...not happening" I said and sided her on the bed and got up.

"But why?" she said and got up, her front facing my back.

"Because I know they'll lash out all their anger at you. I don't want that to happen" I said.

She hugged me from back and rested her cheeks on my shoulders.

"Please Akash" she said and I could feel something wet on my shirt.

I know she's crying.

I took her arms and then circled them around and she came in front of me.

Sighing, I took her face in my palms and said "I love you, you know that right?"

She nodded.

"The only reason I want to come with you is because I know if, god forbid something happens in their anger, there would be no one to protect you" I said.

She kept her palm on my hand and said "I know, but I don't want you to meet them in this condition."

Sighing, I asked "you sure, you'll be fine, alone?" 

"I am not alone Akash, you are with me" she said and I smiled.

"I know but I'll be making arrangements for your journey" I said.

"No Akash, it's fine, I'll book the tickets" she said but I put my finger on her lips.

"I am booking your tickets for this Saturday and you won't be travelling by train" I said to her firmly.

"But" she said but I cut her off "no more discussions on this. Had it been any other time I wouldn't have said anything but you know in train there is a high possibility that people might recognize you and the journey could not be good for you." 

She nodded het head.

"I'll book flight tickets for you" I said and booked her flight tickets.

The rest of the week rolled by and Saturday came faster than expected.

I wanted to drop Siya to the airport but there was high chance of we getting clicked again and the somewhat controlled situation would be out of our hands, once again and I didn't want it to happen at any cost.

It was finally decided that Sid and Kriti would drop her to the airport and she would come back in 4 days.

I even booked her return flight because I didn't want her to stay there for long, considering she was about to enter war zone.

"Take care" I said and kissed her forehead.

She kissed me on my cheek and went with Sid.

She already informed me that she won't be able to contact me once she reaches home but it's ok. As long as she's fine, I don't care whether she contacts me or not.

4 days pass in a blur and Siya was supposed to come today.

As usual I didn't go to pick her up from the airport but Sid and Kriti volunteered happily to pick her up, but separately.

I was partially expecting her to come to me from airport but when I called her, she said she would meet me later.

I just hope everything'll be fine.

It's okay, I would meet her later today.

As soon as I saw Sid entering the flat, I asked him "how's she?"

"Don't know man" he said.

"What do you mean you don't know?" I asked him. "You saw her, didn't you?"

"No. When Siya came out of the airport, Kriti asked me to leave and said she would take her to hostel and once they reach, she'll text me" he said "I didn't see her."

"Sid, you think everything is fine?" I asked him.

"I think so Akash but to be sure it would be better if you talk to her" he said.

I immediately took my phone out and called her but the call went unanswered.

"She isn't answering" I said.

"Call Kriti then" he suggested.

I called her and she answered it in 3rd ring.

"Hey Kriti, how are you?" I asked her.

"I..I am fine bhaiya" she said, sounding unsure.

"Where's Siya, she isn't picking her call" I asked.

"She..she's sleeping" she said. "Do you want me to wake her up?" 

"No..it's fine, let her rest. Once she wakes up, please ask her to call me. Take care and take care of her, please" I said.

"Don't worry bhaiya, I will" she said and disconnected the call.

"Is Kriti fine?" Sid asked.

"I...I don't know, she sounded a little distracted. Was she fine when she met you today? Did you guys fight again?" I asked.

"No...we didn't fight and she didn't even talk to me apart from saying that she would take Siya to the hostel" he said.

"Strange" I muttered.

It's been evening now but Siya didn't call me back.

I called her again and this time, Kriti picked up.

"Hey Kriti, where's Siya?" I asked her.

"She...she's in restroom..yeah...she's in restroom" she said.

"Is everything okay Kriti? Are you fine?" I asked her.

"Yes bhaiya... I am fine. I'll ask Siya to call you once she comes" she said and disconnected the call.

I was just staring at the phone.

"What happened?" Sid asked.

"Nothing, she said she'll ask Siya to call me" I said.

I waited for some more time but she didn't call me back.

I then decided to go to her hostel but the paparazzi had still not been dealt with and right now, her safety is more important.

If she doesn't call me back, I'll talk to her tomorrow, in college.

The day went by even then she didn't call me or texted me.

The next day, the first thing I did was approached Kriti and Siya's class but she was nowhere to be found.

"Hey Kriti, where's she?" I asked her and she turned back.

She was a little startled but composed herself and said "she...she's not well. Probably she'll not be attending college for some days."

"What happened to her? Does she need to go to a doctor. Should I take her?" I asked her.

"No...no...you need not worry and Taking her to the doctor isn't required at all. She'll be fine in few days" she said.

"Okay but I'll come with you today to meet her" I said and she almost shouted " No." 

Then she composed herself and said "I mean...the media and reporters are still waiting for just a glimpse of you both together. It was very difficult to get the situation under control. It would be better if you both maintain some distance, for some days." 

She's right.

"Okay, but at least ask her to call me. Sure we can't meet but at least we can message and talk on phone right?" I said to her.

"Yes...I'll ask her to talk to you" she said and hurried to the class.

Once I returned to flat, I waited for her call but she didn't call me back.

I then sent her text message and waited for her reply.

Finally after few hours, she texted me back.

I immediately called her and she picked in the 1st ring.

"Hey baby, are you okay?" I asked her.

"Yes..I am fine" she said.

"Why do you sound so low?" I asked her.

"Nothing...it's just that I am net feeling well" she said.

"What happened?" I asked.

"Nothing much, just mild fever and headache" she said.

"You can go to doctor if you want. Don't worry I won't accompany you. I can ask Sid to tag along" I said.

"No...it's ok...I'll be fine if I take rest for a few days" she said.

"Okay...if you say so" I said.

"Everything's fine right?" I asked her after few minutes of silence.

"Yes...don't worry. Everything's fine" she said.

"Okay...how did you handle your parents?" I asked.

"Akash...please...let's not talk about it" she said.

"Okay...but whenever you're ready, please let me know how did the conversation between you and your parents go" I said and she hummed.

"Akash...I..I want to rest" she said.

"Oh..okay. Call me whenever you feel like talking to me" I said and she disconnected the call. 

The next few days went by and we didn't have proper conversation and couldn't meet as well.

Finally after a week, Siya was supposed to join college today.

I couldn't wait to meet her. 

Once the classes got over, I went to her class but hearing something my blood boiled.

"You...I never thought you'd be a whore. You slut...I always thought you would be cultured and belong to a conventional family but everyone here now knows how big a gold digger you are" someone said.

"Enough" I said and marched to the boy who was calling my Siya names.

"How dare you talk to her like that" I grabbed his collar and said.

"Apologize to her right now" I said, seething in anger.

"Why should I? Just because you are asking me to do so? The world doesn't revolve around you Mr. Akash Sharma. Agreed, you are a billionaire's son but that doesn't give you the right to boss around. I don't think anyone here disagrees with me. She's a whore and always remain one" he said and just then I landed a punch on his face.

I was continuously landing him punches when a soft hand touched my arms.

"Akash...please" Siya said and I stopped punching him.

"Oh my my...look at her, she has wrapped him around her little finger" he said "how much do you charge per night? Spend a night with me and I'll fuck you so hard that you'll forget him" he said.

"You...how dare you" I was boiling in rage now.

"How dare you talk to her in such a filthy language" I said and punched him again on his jaw.

"I was right she's a money minded gold digger whore" he said and I continued punching him, till he was unconscious. 

"Stop it Akash. You'll kill him" Sid said and tried to free him from my grip.

"Who's she to you?" someone from the crowd asked.

"She's my everything. My love, my life. Dare anyone lay a single finger on her character, I'll make sure this college turns to a graveyard" I shouted in anger and stood up from the floor.

"Where's Siya?" I asked to no one in particular when I didn't find her.

"I...I don't know" Kriti said.

"We need to find her" I said and we three rushed to the corridor.

I saw Siya in an empty classroom, crying her balls out.

"She needs you buddy. We'll wait outside the college. Don't go with her, just pacify her and Kriti will take her to the hostel" Sid said.

"Are you sure you both can wait?" I asked them.

"Of course we'll bhaiya. Don't worry" Kriti said with a small smile.

I then went to her and sat beside her.

She had kept her head down but when she heard a little commotion, she looked up and saw me.

Seeing her bloodshot red eyes and red nose I felt like burning the world down.

She immediately hugged me and I hugged her back.

"Ak...Akash I...I am not a whore and a gold digger. Please trust me. Yo...you are the only person in my life and I didn't fall in love with you because...because you belong to rich family. I fell in love with you because of who you are. Please...please trust me. I..." she was saying but I cut her and said "I've known you long enough to know that you are neither of the filth the boy said to you earlier. I love you and I trust you." 

After some time she broke the hug and when her sobs died down, she lifted her head from my embrace, looked at me lovingly and said "I...I need to go to the hostel. It's quite late."

"I know, Kriti and Sid are waiting for you outside. Sid will drop you both to the hostel. I'll not come with you."

"I understand" she said and collected her bag.

She made her way outside the college and then both Kriti and Sid took her away.

My girl is strong and I am proud of her but before that, I need to take care of some serious business in college as well.

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