I stared at the two with hurt as they hug each other tightly causing a crack in my heart. I placed my hand over my heart, rubbing it to soothe the pain. Why was is it affecting me?...why does it affect me to see them like that?. I wanted to meet her, talk to her but here I found them in each other's arms and I don't know why but I wanted to rip them both apart.

The way he caressed her cheeks, her hair, wiped away her tears, I wanted to do that. Fuck, what the fuck is wrong with me?. I gritted my teeth and turned, walking away from them to my car. I sat in my car in silence just looking down at my lap before I punched the steering wheel in frustration, tears now rolling down my eyes.

What was this feeling?

Why was I fucking feeling this way?

Why?

Why?

Fucking why?

I ran my hand through my hair and leaned my head back on my seat with my eyes closed. "What are you doing to me Eyshana?, what are you doing to me?" I whispered to myself.

RING RING!

I wiped my tears before glancing at phone. "Hello" I spoke quietly after answering the call. "Good Evening Miss Roy" a voice spoke on the other side making my body stiff. "Whose this speaking?" I asked polietly. "My God Miss Roy, have you already forgotten me after going to London?" he chuckled making me frown before realising the person behind the voice. "Mr Mehra?...I'm sorry I didn't recognise your voice" I said feeling embarssed. "No worries Miss Roy, listen...I'm here in London and I'm going to be hosting a party tomorrow night. I want you to come as you're one of my best workers. I don't want to hear any excuses understand?" he spoke in a caring tone.

I sighed knowing I couldn't reject him, "Okay Mr Mehra, as you wish" I smiled. "Great, so 7pm tomorrow, will see you there. Take care my dear" he spoke before disconnecting the call. I placed my phone on the bed and fell back on my back with tears running down my temples. This mornings events flashed in front of my eyes, the way he hugged me, the way we both cried, the way he kept asking for forgivness. I hated myself for feeling so weak then but I wanted to let it all out, I wanted to ask him, I wanted to know why...why did he ruin my life like this after claming to love me.

How will this pain end?

Only if I left this world instead of Riya

I sighed and closed my eyes wanting to run away from my pain even if it was temporaily.

***

I brushed my long locks now looking at my reflection in the mirror. I applied a little bit of red lipstick on my lips before smiling at myself. It was now 6.15pm and I had to reach the party at 7pm. I looked at myself happy with what I was wearing. I was wearing a fitted dark maroon, off the shoulder long dress that hugged my curves with a slit on my right leg with golden high heels paired with them and my hair left open. My makeup wasn't heavy, it was just simple, with black eyeliner, mascara, concelear, light eyeshadow and blusher with a tint of redness on my lips.

I grabbed my phone, purse and car keys, leaving the hotel and drove to the party. Now parking outside the grand hall I could instantly hear music banging from outside. I locked my car and walked towards the doors where many press were snapping away. "Ma'am, you will need this before you go in" one of the men standing next to the doors spoke up, passing me a mask. I looked at the mask in his hand with furrowed eyebrows.

Mr Mehra didn't tell me this was a masquerade party.

I thanked him before taking the mask in my hand and making my way inside. The hall was packed with many rich and famous people. My eyes scanned the hall looking for Mr Mehra until I heard a voice behind me making me smile. "I knew you would come" Mr Mehra spoke making me smile as I gave him a hug. "Thanks for inviting me sir" I said. He shook his head and laughed, "No need to say thanks my child, you deserve it and congratulations on your new win" he raised his wine glass. "Thank you Sir" I gave him a nod. I glanced at the man and woman who were standing next to him, the woman giving me weird looks.

"Ah, Mr and Mrs Devans, this is one of my best and loyal workers, the best lawyer of all time, Miss Roy and these Eyshana are Mr and Mrs Devans" he introduced them to me. "Nice to meet you Miss Roy" Mr Devans streched out his hand. I smiled at him and shook his hand, "Nice to meet you too Mr Devans" I spoke. I then glanced at Mrs Devans who was just looking up and down at my dress making me frown. She then realised that we were looking at her causing her to fake a smile on her face. "Ah yes, nice to meet you....Miss Roy" she shook my hand forcing out her words. "Why don't you two talk while we men talk about some business?" Mr Mehra said with a smile. "Of course" I spoke before they walked away.

"A lawyer huh?" Mrs Devans suddenly spoke while sipping on her wine of glass, scanning my dress. "Yes, a proud lawyer" I gave her a calm look. "Hmm I can tell" she gave my dress a disgusted look. I raised my eyebrow at her "Excuse me?" I stated with my held tilted. She scoffed and took a sip from her drink. "Tell me, how much did Mr Mehra pay you? I mean a girl like you can't become such a well known and successful lawyer unless you slept your way to success, I mean just look at you-" she scanned my body with disgust. "So tell me how much did he pay you...I won't tell anyone" she smirked. I gave her a calm look and took a few steps towards her. "Tell me, how much did Mr Devans buy you for?" I whispered in her ear. She stepped back, a gasp leaving her lips while she stared at me with utter shock. "Have a nice night Mrs Devans oh and another thing, girls like me don't sleep our way to success, instead we actually work hard with effort and dedication and then make our way to success. You see Mrs Devans, not all women are like.....you" I smiled at her, turning around as I walked away from her.

I don't know what the hell is wrong with the women in today's world. Seeing another woman successful makes them think we have slept our way to success?...how highly disgusting of them. Why can't women ever get along without getting envious of each other.

I walked towards the bar and ordered a drink for myself. I turned my head around, watching couples dance, as the females twirled landing in another man's arm going around in circles. "What are you doing here Eyshana?...come on, join in with the dance" Mr Mehra spoke out from no where making me nearly flinch. I waved my hand, rejecting his offer. "No, I'm fine here sir, you go and enjoy" I answered. He shook his head and held my wrist. "Oh come on Eyshana try and have some fun. Look at me, I am an old man and I am trying to have some fun, here wear your mask and let's go" He placed the mask around my eyes. "By the way, you didn't tell me this was a masquerade party" I spoke.

"Ah yes, I wanted it to be a surprise for you" he winked making me chuckle while he pulled me to the dance floor. "May I have a dance with you my lady?" he spoke with his fake British accent making me smile. "Of course" I placed my hand in his as we swayed side to side. He then twirled me and I ended up dancing with someone else. "Hi" he said. "Hi" I spoke back. I'm Austin and you?" he sounded jolly making me smile. "I'm Eyshana" I introduced myself. "Beautiful name" he spoke before twirling me again.

My heart suddenly dropped when I felt tingles running down my spine. I gulped as I stared at the masked man in front of me. He wrapped his arm tightly around my waist, his warm breath now fanning my face making me gulp. We danced in silence, not one of us saying a word. I could feel his intense stare all over my face while I looked over his shoulder trying to ignore his eyes. I then slowly moved my eyes to his, my heartbeat increasing as those familiar amber eyes locked in with mine, hypnotizing me. I felt like it was only me and him, no one else in the hall room. He leaned his face closer to mine, his breath now tickling my lips, his thumb caressing the back of my waist making me feel relaxed. He was going to open his mouth to say something until he twirled me changing partners.

The man who I was now dancing with seemed really familiar. I looked away from his face only for him to pull me closer to his chest, his hand now tucking the strand of my hair in front of my face behind my ear making me shiver. I slowly pulled back, my hand now leaving his but he quickly caught my hand again and pulled me towards him causing a gasp to leave my lips, his arm now wrapped tightly around my waist, his cheek now leaning against mine. "I missed you" he whispered in my ear making my eyes widen.

"Ezhil" I whispered in shock. I moved my face away and gave him a shocked look. "What are you doing here?" I gritted out. He shrugged his shoulders and twirled me pulling me back to his chest. "Mr Mehra called us congratulating Sona and Vicky for winning the case and that's when he told us about a party he was going to host but Sona rejected kindly. When I found out you were going, I decided to come as well"

"but why?" I narrowed my eyes at him. He leaned closer to my face making my breath hitch. "because I didn't want any guys eyeing my beauty the wrong way" he whispered now leaning his head on my shoulder, giving it a kiss. I gulped and shivered slightly making him smile against my skin. Suddenly a loud cheer erupted in the room making me move away from him as I glanced at the people around us who were busy smiling and laughing with each other.

"You look beautiful my beauty" I heard him whisper in my ear from behind giving me a small kiss on my cheek making me fist my palms. I angrily removed my mask from my face and turned to look at him. He was wearing a black tuxedo, a black mask wrapped around his eyes making him look mysterious yet really attractive but I brushed that off. He raised his hand and brushed my hair behind my shoulder talking to me but I was lost by the feeling of someone watching me. I blocked his words out as I glanced to my side. The same man who I danced with before was standing with a group of people, girls touching his muscular arms trying to catch his attention but his eyes were only on me.

"Eyshana" I heard Ezhil say bringing me back to reality. "Huh? " I looked at him. Giving me a look of concern, I glared at him. "Why don't you leave me alone?" I quietly hissed at him. He gave me a look of concern and cupped my cheek. "Are you okay Eyshana?, you look pale" he placed the back of his hand on my forehead to check my temperature ignoring what I had just said. Slapping his hand away, I opened my mouth to tell him off until we heard a manly voice.

"Nice seeing you here Miss Roy" a deep voice suddenly butted in making us both turn our heads towards the voice. I stared at his beautiful face, his mask now off while he stared deeply into my eyes with a small smile stretched on his lips. I was shocked seeing him here but instead of showing it, I gave him a small smile and greeted him back.

"Nice seeing you here as well Mr Black"

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