KIARA POV

" You are stupid "

I repeat this line like some religious hymn . Why did I have to touch him ? Look him in the eye ! I had nill control over my hormones and emotions and I succumbed to my needs not my freaking brain . Somewhere or the other for some reason , I wanted to talk to him just for one last time , see him and accept the fact he is out of my league and my hardly mended heart can't take the rejection. How weird my heart is ? Knowing someome like Arjun Malhotra would never spare a look and a second of his life on someone insignificant like me but it still nurtured a hope that maybe he would find me beautiful and someone worthy to be include in his life . Whenever he called me beautiful, I felt like it .

A day spent in Mumbai with him is the best day I have ever had in my whole existence. I do not think anyone would give me and regard me with so much value , care , happiness ever. I wanted to believe they are pulling a stunt just to portray something for me as I am the judge . But no matter how much I try to convince myself that it was some gimmick, when in reality it was not . I know they were sincere but I forced myself to belive the opposite. Why ?

Because that's who I am . I am scared to let my heart be out their again , feel attached and get is broken yet again .

My walls started shattering from the 1 second he set his foot in the room . It was not his face but his eyes which hold all the love , care , sincerity .

But who am I kidding? A world famous athlete ever growing a liking or falling in love with me is the joke of the century. When he told me that if we had met in other circumstances and the words beyond that remained unsaid and it made my heart flutter , a hope blossomed but I let my brain do its work and rushed out of it . I never wanted that day to end , get of that car . But I made a run for my car saving that little heart of mine .

I was admant on proving his innocence. I cannot have it on my virtue that a person who has made day and night meet to be where he is today, lose . I decided to go out of my way just for him . Karn made sure that whatever the reason was , Arjun does not want it to be out . It did break something in me . I , for some reason was expecting that he would tell me , trust me with that story so that I can help him . Getting truth out of Viyaan shetty was a left handed task . He was a conceited , jealous human . A little push and he gave away everything to me . Arjun saved a girl from being physically pushed into something bad and it made me look at him into another light . He was that perfect man and I am that not so perfect not to mention broken human , who is anything but a liability !

But my heart says that he came after me and seeing that look on his face when I told him about us never crossing paths together , made my juvenile heart believe that maybe he was disheartened by that but again my practical mind said it was just an illusion . I searched him on internet . He hangs out with actresses, models, pageant winners so any assumptions I was making went down in the drain .

I have to just get over him . So , I'll go home , read some briefs , block all sports channel because I have been sports for the first time in my life and watching him play is a delight. I mean he's so good at it . I have managed to ignore him on front pages on newspapers but I never paid any heed but now that I know him , he's right there .

With my mind around him I had no idea how I reached home . I grunt and take a leap for my bed . I have been missing my sleep for 2 days now . I had the audio within two days after Mumbai visit but I took some time to prepare myself to be able to present it .

I fall into a deep slumber within seconds of lying on the bed .

I don't know what time it is , how long I have slept but there is someone at the door . Where is my maid ? I make a run for the door and ok .

Karn stands on my door , grinning like he has wone the lottery.

" Wha.. what are you doing here ?"

I ask him . My eyes still half open .

" That's not a welcome " He says looking at me all confused. He comes forward and hugs me . OK .

" How did you find my place " I ask him hugging back .

" Well , a thing about money is that it would provide you anything you want . Like your address "

" I just don't want to imagine how much money you got " I say mocking a surrender sign .

" Its lot like feed my 7 generations lot "

He says arranging his cuffs .

" Why are here ? " I asking addressing the elephant here .

" I cannot visit my friend " He asks me and his brows rise . Karn and Arjun behave like blood brothers sometimes and this is that one time .

" I meann... you sure I'm you friend . I had a great time in Mumbai but I am not someone who can fit into your circle " Which is the truth . We run in different circles . Arjun said karn is very serious about calling me his friend and he gave me his drink . Its like 2 standard , you give a candy and boom best friends .

" I might be a stuck up suit but let me tell you one thing " With that he takes my arm and drags me into my hall and we both sit on my sofa .

" I hang with the riches of the country, celebrities but I feel at peace when I'm with my brother and we don't talk money or class when we are together . You have spent a day with us , where did you think we were that arrogant guys "

" Oh I don't know when you were betting 3 years worth of my salary on a poker game " That amount was huge .

" Its that less " He asks with a shock .

" I don't want to add more to it "

I whisper softly . He's richhhhhhhhhhh .

" Now , I adore the person you are . You have your own aura , personality , not trying to be someone and impress . Your face does that for you " He says the last line chuckling. They both have called me beautiful more than I have ever heard in my life which is never!

" I want you to get ready in 10 minutes"

He says looking at his bright watch.

" This watch is blinding " I tell him .

" Real diamonds " My mouth opens on its own .

" 10 minutes. Off you goooo " Karn shoves my shoulder.

" Why for ? " I say as I swat his hands away .

" I have a party for my brother to be out of this mess and as my friend you are coming "

Meeting Arjun again . No .

" I don't want to go to any party but Thankyou for asking "

" When did I ask ? I said you have to get ready "

" I am not here to take orders "

" Well , I can take you looking like this "

I look a mess .

" That is mishandling "

"Kiara , I want you there "

"Well I don't care "

" You have to come "

" I won't "

" I have to have you there "

" why "

" Arjun "

Boom .

Arjun , he wants me there ?

"What did you just say? "

He sighs and rubs his plam on his face .

" Kiara , I like you . I mean you're perfect and I think you are the idol woman for Arjun "

"Are you for real ? " I snap at him .

" I just want to make an effort to bring you two together and I promise if after this if you don't want anything to do with him then don't though I would not let you break our friendship but I'll meddle my time with you both "

So Arjun did not ask for me but karn had taken on himself to find him a girl .

Hold yourself together.

" Karn , I don't think this is a good idea . I am not interested in Arjun and I know there is nothing from his side too so you're wasting your time over nothing "

I does feel sad to say but its the truth.

" I have this feeling that something might happen and I have seen you together and it just clicks. I swear you don't have to abide to my wishes but please this one time just come with me and let me see the rest "

I wanted to go badly . But I know Arjun has no interest in seeing me again given that he's free but he looked a tad sad at the elevator. Again , my mind is trying to take over my heart . He did look sad , offended but maybe he's just in shock of proven innocent.

If I go tonight, I can assure myself and give myself a good closure .

" I guess I can but just this once ok "

I point a finger to him .

" Your honor, as you say "

He says holding his hands up in surrender and bowing down .

" Wear something sexy . Off you go "

I narrow my eyes at him .

" You are not going to court and its a party and the glasses go too . I hope I can handle myself you without glasses "

He says the last line more to himself as self assurance. He cannot help but smile . I go to my room and start invading the cupboard. I find a dress at the back folded neatly and I know what I'm going to wear . I get into the dress and notice my curves have fill nicely for this dress . I short well a very shortw dress which I got a year back for new year but last moment sickness . Looking at all my friends enjoying did not do me any good . I go out in the living room and find karn going through my mini library and balancing the books on his head . Is this guy for real ?

" I'm ready " I announce . He turns and looks me for a second and falls down like the floor started shaking.

" M%#%#^#^"

" Not in my home " I shout at him .

" Kiara , damn mann yoiuu look umm aesthetic and surreal but please change"

" Why ? " I asked confused.

" Because people could see you pants if you bend down a bit " He says scratching the back of his neck .

" Karn , you said wear something sexy "

I accused him .

" I guess we can make it work . Just tie my blazer at your waist when we reach there " He hands me out his blazer.

" Its a modern country and given that we are going at your party , I trust the crowd " Its true . Both of them do not look like to entertain any person who is a bad news .

" I guess you are right . Also , gold suits you " He says with a boyish grin .

" Thankyou " I say a bit sheepishly.

We get to his car and its some expensive car and looks a fine piece art .

" Arjun got it and I took it from him . Perks of being an elder brother " He shrugs his shoulders and walk forward to open the door for me . We both settled and hit the road .

" How elder are you to him ? "

" 1 month "

I laugh out loud .

" Don't you think you hold quite a leverage over him for being elder just by a month "

" You just gotta use all the sources to your advantage "

" Where is this place ? "

" Its one of my places and you are going to love it . I hope you are in a mood to beat some heat , this case must have taken a toll on your sleep too " .

" I mean , yeah it did . I haven't slept for 2 days "

" Kiara , I just cannot say enough Thankyou or cater the words to describe how thankful I'm to you. I somewhere knew you would help him and when Arjun came to my room at midnight overthinking I would tell him that someone will help him but he nevet believed. When you were leving Mumbai and I gave my greetings to you I saw that need , want to prove innocence " He says with a smile so bright .

I went silent on this for a minute . I was dedicated to prove his innocence when he gave up on himself. I cannot have it on my conscience to punish someone who is not deserving for it .

" You don't need to thank me for anything. I just did what I had to do "

" You deserve to be happy and I have taken that responsibility on myself "

" I cannot wait to see what is stored for me "

Time passes in a blur and we reach our destination. It looks like a roof top place . Karn opens the door for me and guided me to the elevator and as we recah the first floor he covers my face with both if his hands .

" Whattt are you doing? " I voice comes out muffled.

" Oh kiara ! I can't let people see your face otherwise they would not stop approaching you "

He guided me through a crowd and people greet him but I see nothing. There is soft music , loud cheering and then we stop . Karn removes his hands and I blink my eyes rapidly to stop the spots appearing in front of my eyes . When I see properly , I find myself looking straight in the eyes of Arjun who is looking at me like some dream .

" I dream of you with open eyes too . How whipped am I? "

And he laughs .

I am real .

He dreams about me .

So do I .