My exams are starting from tomorrow, but can I concentrate on my studies? Nope!

No matter how many subjects I change, no matter how many hours I try to study in front of me there's an open book with word which I can't even read because my mind is filled with just 1 person.

Kaif!

What has this man done to me? Even if he's right in front of me, I miss him. When he's away, I miss him more. I can't believe I'm saying this....but I'm most definitely in love with him. But there's no way he might feel the same for me. Because of that witch he has been through soo much. The wound she had given him is too deep because of which he even hates himself, but I don't hate him.... never!

I wonder if he could ever trust any women again.... especially me. Just that though made my heart ache.

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"Good luck.... don't stress too much. You've given a lot of exams before, think of it just the same." Kaif said in the car as he came to drop me outside the college gate.

It was my 1st exam in 4 years, I was so nervous that my hands were shaking.

"Naila, look at me." Kaif said leaning towards me a little as I sat in the passenger seat. His right hand held the steering wheel and other the top of my seat as he gazed intensely in my eyes. He looked soo hot like that.

"You can do this. It's just a exam. By the time you come out I'll be waiting for you. Ok?" He smiled.

I nodded smiling. My hand reached the door handle as I heard the click of the door opening but I didn't push it. He leaned back giving me space to get off. My heart was racing but I really wanted to do it.

I closed my eyes and gave a quick peck on his cheek.

"Bye!" I quickly said getting off the car and running in the gate not wanting to see his reaction.

I just stood there frozen in my seat and I watched her run away just like that. My face split in a goofy grin.

This girl really wants to drive me crazy. I ignited the engine and made my way to the office.

I had a lot of work today so I was worried if I could make it to Naila's college in 3 hours. Desai arranged a big tower of files on my table.

"What's all these?" I questioned him.

"It's all the tenders that need your acceptance, and here's the monthly agenda decided at yesterday's meeting and you also have a meeting today at 4 with the marketing team, followed by the meeting with managers of all the subsidiary company under Alam group sir."

I sighed. I'm not getting home before midnight today.

"Alright, but after 3 hours I need to go out so remind me then."

"Uh, that won't be possible sir, you have a lunch with Mr Saksena, from Infosys today." He read my schedule on his tab.

I mentally facepalmed. I hope Naila doesn't get too upset with me.

I waited outside the gate for Kaif after ditching Avanti and Farhan. They must be pissed with me. He wasn't here yet but I still waiting hoping he would be late. Afterall, he's a busy man. After half an hour, I received his text saying he couldn't make it today.

I sighed and took a taxi home. Mom had sent her ever famous Rasmalai for me. I ate some and kept some for Kaif in the fridge. I had another paper the next day so I went to study after lunch. I was soo excited to tell him how good my exam was.

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14 days had passed and today was my final paper. In all these 14 days I hardly got to talk to Kaif. He always came late and was too exhausted to talk and just went to sleep. I can't blame him. He's the CEO who was soon going to be the Chairman. Thanks to his hard work and persistence the company was soaring the skies. I sometimes even gave him a head massage when he had trouble sleeping. It made me happy.

"Finally it's over!" Avanti groaned.

"yeah finally! And thd vacations start from today! Hey what's say, let's all 3 of us go somewhere huh?" Farhan said excitedly.

"Not a bad idea." I said. Kaif wouldn't be here so I rather go with my friends.

"Why don't you invite your sister Ayesha too?" Farhan suggested.

I glared at him. "Do you wish to drown in the ocean?"

"No ma'am." He answered seriously. Avanti giggled.

"Let's go watch a movie." Avanti suggested.

"Great. I'll check the timings." Farhan said.

###

I got home after the movie and sank on the couch lifeless. I really wanted to see him. I didn't realise when sleep took over me.

My phone rang waking me up. I groggily took my phone and all my fatigue vanished in a second as it was Kaif calling. I sat up, cleared my throat and answered the call with a big goofy smile.

"Assalamualaikum."

"Walaikum assalam, your home right how about going on a date today? I'll be free within an hour. Get ready by then."

"Ok. Sure.... great!" I said excited.

I checked the time, it was 5:40 now. I looked horrible and exhausted. I quickly ran to the room, I almost missed Fajr.

###

I took a final check in the mirror and rushed to opened the door.

"Welcome back." I said quite formally.

He looked at me from head to toe and smiled.

"You look pretty." He said.

My heart started doing ballet.

"Thanks." I said shyly.

"Let me freshn'up a little then we can go." He said coming in.

"Ok."

###

I took her to a fancy restaurant for dinner. As expected she was worried about the prices on the menu. I find it cute though.

"Avanti has invited us to her place for Diwali next week." She said.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I need to talk to the accounting chief about giving Diwali bonuses this year."

She blinked at me.

"Oh sorry, I'm talking about work, aren't I? Sure, let's go to Mrs Avanti's house for Diwali. So how was your exam?"

"Oh, it was great....." And she began excitedly telling me about it. I could listen to her all day....

###

"Wow! Soo pretty." Naila said looking up dazzled at the fireworks and giggling, but I could only look at her. The lights of the fireworks shining on her dazzling face in that white dress made her look breathtakingly gorgeous.

She ran around playing with the kids of Mrs Avanti's cousins and inlaws. Spinning the fuljhari and enjoying the shower, lighting the rockets. She was clearly having the time of her life.

She brought 2 fuljhari in her hands and handed 1 too me. I hesitantly took it. She giggled. What fun do people get by just spining this stick in thier hands? But the smile on her face was enough to make me smile.

I'm really falling for her aren't I?

"Oh, we're out of cold drinks." Mrs Avanti said worried.

"I'll go bring some." Her husband said.

"No Jiju you wait here with your guest. Kaif and I can go get them." Naila suggested.

"No no, how can we possibly ask you. You're our guest. Please enjoy here." He said humbly.

"It's ok. We'll be back soon." I said taking Naila's hand.

"Thanks Jiju. You2 are the best." Mrs Avanti said.

I gave her a nod and turned back with Naila.

"What a beautiful couple they are! May God bless your marriage and keep you together forever." A couple of old ladies said.

"Thankyou Atya(paternal aunt)" Naila said. Maybe they were Mrs Avanti's aunts.

I stopped the car outside the super market while Naila suggested to wait outside.

"Aww, look at that little girl wanting icecream. I'll be back." She said pointing across the road.

I smiled.

"Alright, be careful."

"Ofcourse, I'm not a little girl." She pouted and I watched her cross the road. There weren't many vehicles on this road today. When she safely reached I turned to go in but her scream made me turn back.

"Naila!" I yelled horrified and ran towards her but.....she was gone.

I crossed the road to reach the little girl. She looked poor and I felt bad for her. I ordered an ice-cream and paid for it while I waited with her.

I noticed a shadow of a van stopping behind us, I even heard the door open. I casually was about to turn but a strong grip grabbed my arm harshly and a scream escaped my mouth.

"Kai...hmmmm" My voice was mufled as a huge hand slammed on my mouth covering it. I was being dragged into the van. I was soo scared and I still tried to struggle but those 2 men dragged me in mercilessly. I felt a sharp pain and the side of my neck and within seconds everything went dark just after I heard Kaif voice from a distance.

I chased after the van, which was hardly at site, without caring about the traffic. I stepped on the accelerator turning my wheel recklessly to get close to those bastards.

Naila.... I won't let anything happen to you!

Fear was crawling slowly inside me. Who were those people? What did they want? Why kidnap Naila? Did she send them? Is she really willing to go this far.

I made a sharp right turn, the tires of my car shreaking as I almost hit another car. He was cursing at me but I had no time..... I had to save my Naila. I took my phone and called the bodyguards from speed dial without losing site of the white van. I caught a glimpse of the number plate.

I gave him the number plate and told them to inform the police. They were speeding too now as I was reaching closer. I accelerated even more.... I was getting closer. Yes!

I'm coming Naila!

Many vehicles were getting between us. Ya Allah! I overtook almost all of them. I was getting even closer now. I reached right next to the car. The driver seemed agitated.

"Stop it! Who the hell are you!" I yelled out of the car.

That fucker smirked and took a sharp left turn, my tires screeched as I did the same.... almost there.

But just then a huge water tanker blocked me and I had to kick the breaks making my body jerk ahead, my head hit to the steering wheel.

"Agh!" It hurted, but I wasn't bleeding. I slapped the horn angrily and finally he moved but it was no use.... I lost them. Damn it!

I was hyperventilating, the adrenaline rush felt like my heart was about to explode. Tears covered my eyes.... Allah! What do I do now?! I sank my head on the wheel.

My head was throbbing and my body felt weak. My eyes flickered open. Where was I? I was on a dirty floor in a place which I couldn't recognize at all. Huh? My hands and legs are tied up. What's wrong?

Then the memory of being dragged in a van flashed. I was scared as I was totally consious now. I struggled to set myself free. My heart racing.

"Help.... somebody please help! Kaif....help!" I cried.

"You're finally awake?" A rough male voice made me flinch. 2 men walked towards me. I managed to sit up.

"W...who are you? Why a...am I h...here like this? Please let me go!" I cried.

One of then sat down at my level and I flinched. He moved his dirty finger down my cheek and I moved my face disgustingly but he grabbed my chin harshly.

"Oh ho pretty lady. What's the hurry? Let us first do the job we assigned to. Then you'll be going to hell eventually!" He grinned.

My eyes widened and I was shaking with fear. Are they going to kill me?

"Na na! We aren't going to kill you, but what we'll do will be far worst." The other man said.

"We would really love to have our fun with you before that....but we really don't have time. You're husband was chasing us like a mad man. Does he think he's Ajay Devgan? Huh?"

"He might find is soon so we need to hurry up. Oye! Finish it quickly, we need to run before the police find us." The other man said to the one next to me. The man stood up holding a small glass bottle in his hand with some kind of liquid.

"Do you know what this is? It's acid." He laughed crazily.

I gasped flinching back but there was a wall behind me. I was crying hysterically by now.

"Do you know what will happen if I throw this on your pretty face? It will melt away and give you soo much pain that you'd pray you were dead." He said mockingly.

"P...p... please..... don't d...do this. I won't t...tell anyone....p... please l...let me go.... please." I cried.

Ya Allah.... please save me.... Kaif! Where are you!

"No can't do darling, or else we won't get paid."

Paid? By whom?

He opened the bottle and I screamed...

My phone rang and I took the call, it was my bodyguard.

"Sir, the police have tracked the van. They're on there way there." He informed.

Relief flooded over me.

"Tell me the address!"

###

I reached the location. It was an abandoned warehouse. The police got there soon enough and broke the door. I heard Naila scream.

"Stop! It's the police!"

There were 2 men in front of her as she was scrouching near a wall. They threw something from their hands beside her as she screamed again and they ran through the back door. The police chased them as I rushed towards Naila without wasting a moment.

"Kaif!" She cried as I hugged her. Her wrist and ankles were tied up. My eyes widened with fear as I saw the piece of floor beside her melting and smoke rising. Acid! Some of it was even on her dupatta. I quickly pulled it from her neck and threw it away holding her closer as she bawled in my chest. Allah! If we would've been even a minute late.....

She stopped moving all of a sudden.

"N... Naila! Naila!"

Her tear strained face was motionless.

###

"She is in shock so she lost consciousness. By the time this IV drip finishes she'll wake up down worry. Let her rest for now. I've taken a sample of her blood, after running a few test I'll send you the reports. Her right arm is bruised, there shouldn't be a problem but just to be sure, bring her for an x-ray tomorrow." The doctor said as I watched Naila helplessly laying on the bed.

"Thankyou doctor." Dad said and ushered her out.

Mom was sitting on the bed beside her rubbing Naila's arm gently where the needle was inserted.

She was soo scared.... I'd never seen her like that. Acid?! Seriously! That which went this far?! The police have caught those 2 bastards and are investigating them. I hope they spit out her name and she goes to hell where she belongs.

"Didi!"

Ayesha came in sobbing.

"Aunty.... jiju what happened?"

Mom explained her the situation. She took the girl out as she couldn't stop crying. I sat beside Naila holding her hand. I carrased her face gently. She feels warm. Is she catching a fever?

Her eyes flickered open.

"Naila?" I said alert.

"Hmm..... Kaif!" She said weakly.

"Yeah... I'm right here!"

Tears ran down her sides and she grabbed my sleeve.

"I was soo scared." She sobbed.

"I know.... I know.... it's all over now. The police caught them they can't get to you ever again." I said and kissed her forehead.

"Stay with me.... please."

"I'm not going anywhere. Mom and Ayesha are here too. Don't worry your not alone." I wiped her tears. "Stop crying." I whispered.

She slept again.

###

I went out and Mom was tending to the crying girl.

"She's fine now. Don't cry Ayesha." I said gently.

"Who were those men Jiju? The police need to thrash them till all there bones break! How dare they do that to my Didi." She said angrily. She's as cute as her sister. It made me smile a bit.

"That they will." Mom said. She looked at me.

"Are....you ok?" She asked.

I watched her surprised. She was worried about me?

"Yes." I didn't know what to say anymore.

She then turned to Ayesha. I smiled.

"Ayesha. Can you stay with your sister tonight? I'll sleep in the other room." I asked.

"But my parents...."

"I'll talk to them. Stay with your sister ok bacchi?" Mom said. She nodded.

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I laid on the bed looking at the ceiling. This is the 2nd time she got in danger because of me. I can't keep putting her in danger like this. I have to do something....but before that, I should tell her the truth.

There was a desperate knock at my door at around 3:00 am. It was Ayesha.

"D... Didi!" She said with fear on her face. I rushed to the room.