(Apartment)

Attraction is not love, it is temporary ❤️

Love is attraction, which is permanent.

(A/N: I mixed the two quotes *wink*)

✿ ♡ ♡

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Back to the eventful night,

At Tina's Apartment

Alan was suddenly terrified. He watched as Tina licked her lips her eyes moving up and down at his body with the oh so glint is was very much familiar.

"Hey-- hey what's wrong with you Tanuja Sharma?" He said nervously. Subconsciously his free hand went to his jacket pulling it closer to his body for protection from her eyes. Usually mens are like this. What's Wrong with this girl?

As a man he was terrified to save his dignity from this woman who was resembling the devil's daughter herself. Monster. Clearly a monster.

He watched as Tina took a confident step forward towards him to which he gulped involuntary stepping back. The hungry look displayed on this girl was something he was going to have nightmares from now on.

So scary.

She's a monster. Oh Jesus! Brother told me take care of a monster.

He watched as Tanuja Sharma gave him a very sweet innocent smile the last time before suddenly she was running towards him in her high heels and pouncing above him roughly.

He fell back on the ground with the sudden weight of the girl. She wasn't light even though she appeared thin. I want to eat what she eats. Unexpectedly something more terrifying happened to him before he can react.

"Blurgghhhh!! Uahhhh!!"

"MOM.. HELP!!" He screamed loudly, gasping in horror. His mouth opened wide in shock. Oh no! No! She just didn't!!!!

He can only watch as the insufferable woman puked everything above his favourite tailored business suit.

"My dear love-- my vegetable green Suit.." A loud crying voice of a man could be heard inside the building followed by the previous loud scream of help. Good thing was Tina has no neighbour and the apartment next to her was empty as it was new constructed building. So no one heard Alan Angelo's plea of help.

Alan's grey orbs fixed at the girl in disbelief. He can only mourn as he watched his dear green suit drenching wet by the liquid of her vomiting material. It was stitched by his mother personally in such a ridiculous green color who only granted his wish because he spied upon his brother's personal life for a whole week and gave information of him to her mother in exchange. If she wasn't a really gifted fashion designer. He wouldn't have to be so protective of his suit. Karma is this witch Tanuja Sharma.

: ಥ‿ಥ my vegetable green suit *mourning* *weeping*

It was just delivered yesterday. This suit was the reason he was forced to tell his evil mother of his brother's secret new wife, Saanvi Roy. Now that secret wife's cruel roomate murdered his suit.. in front of his eyes.

He was quick to his reflexes to push away the girl. But she was proved more stubborn clutching his biceps and continued to vomit between fits of her coughing. After lots of pushing and pulling finally he managed to push away the drunk woman from above him. He was not thinking about her soft body. No, he would never.

*Thud*

Tina fell on the floor beside him. A half contented smile plastered on her red lips, her eyes dropping close slowly and she was finally feeling peaceful. She rubbed her tummy satisfied. It was now much lighter.

A sigh escaped from her lips and she closed her eyes completely before curling herself into a cocoon of ball. Hmm.. nice.

Alan who was looking muderous at the time, looked at the sleeping beauty on the floor. He wanted to scream at her or scold her very badly or teach her some manners, but his heart softened & he can only watch the girl sleeping cutely.

She was looking so vulnerable and innocent his heart twitched and he sat up looking away from her annyoed.

His nose scruched in disgust. He was smelling like decomposed cheap alcohol with hint of mint and spice. It was gross as a foodie he can distinguish between the different types of smells so easily. It doesn't matter he was smelling Tanuja Sharma's vomiting. And the content of food she must have ate before. Ew.. gross! Forget it. Forget it.

His eyes fell back to the house keys lying on the floor not far away from him.

Alan held up his aching head in irritation with both of his hands. He cannot just go out like this. Smelling like a complete alcoholic guy with no shame. He looked back at the curled girl. He has no option but to take shower inside her house.

It was fair anyway. She is the one who pulled this stunt on him.

What's even her problem anyway? Why she is always after my beauty? My head, my hairs ,my back.. now my clothes..

Alan smiled bitterly shaking his head looking at her.

Alan pulled himself out of suit jacket mourning some more, leaving it on the floor. Without touching his slippery wet vomit drenched body he got up. His tall body towered over the sleeping woman who was looking no more than a beggar with no money sleeping on the ground with less than a mini dress to cover up all her secret assets. And he has no dirty imagination.

"Hey.." Alan raised his leg and nudged her sides with edge of his shoe "Hey . ..hey .. get up.."

When his call went unresponsive, grunting annyoed he kneeled in his knees poking her arm with his finger.

Tina's lips protruded into a pout and she continued to ignore him.

"Look at this pig.." Alan mumbled. With no choice left, he started pushing up the back of the girl to make her get up. Futile.

Having enough, he decided to carry the girl in his arms again, ignoring he is just weakling in front of this evil witch and can break his back for even trying. How can she be more stronger than him?

He went back to where the keys were still lying, collecting it he opened the door before going back to where Tina was sleeping.

With lot of adjustments, Alan managed to bundle sleeping Tina into his so called strong arms. His one hand locked around her knees while other went around her shoulders. He ignored the disgusting smell and cradled the girl into his arms tightly before moving.

Alan's gaze flickered to look at the girl sleeping so peacefully. She was really pretty. He won't deny. And hot headed too. A pervert.. a killer woman who likes to injure him every chance she gets. He didn't realise the small smile which subconsciously formed on his mouth.

Soon he spotted the large sofa inside the hall and decided to drop her there. And while he will go search for a shower and some clothes? But can he find anything inside this girly apartment..?

A short mini skirt?

..A low cut blouse

Or..

worse women's underwears??

Just pray, I won't find something related to Sister-in-law or brother will cut my sexy body piece by piece.

Alan's face turned into horror as he looked down at sleeping Tanuja Sharma. What he can even get changed into? I will call Ben.

Alan carefully laid the woman on the sofa. His body already missing the soft touch from her skin. He glanced again at Tina with little admiration before shaking his head. He isn't going to fall for a cruel witch. He has standards. An angel from heaven will do.

Alan smelled his smelling sleeves. *Gag* he instantly pulled away his nose and looked around the different doors.

After searching and confirming, it wasn't Saanvi's room, he found Tina's photo frames lined up & he finally entered the shower, a fluffy strong scented yellow towel in his hands. So girly..ಠ﹏ಠ

Look at my arms *flexing* so manly and powerful ᕦ(ಠ_ಠ)ᕤ

Alan dried himself, feeling like heaven. The light flowery smell lingering to his body because of the body wash he just used. Otherwise everything was fine. Wrapping himself around the fluffy towel, he opened the door to get out. He was smiling ear to ear feeling fresh and suddenly nearly dropped to the floor in pure shock. Second time today, he screamed again like a little girl covering his both eyes.

"Owwww!!!!! My EYES!!!!!!!" The towel dropping off.

The stupid girl was removing her clothes.

"Monster!!!! She is monster!!" He whined.

Tina who was feeling all itchy because of wearing the tight dress for so long, started undressing herself by getting rid of the dress. A loud shriek behind her paused her from going any further.

Her eyes widened, mouth dropping open in appreciation. What a hot piece of meat ! Yum! A gorgeous man was standing there, his body glistering wet with little moisture, his shining blonde hairs messy and looking really curly falling above his eyebrows. Her eyes moved from his head to his toe. Her mouth watered with the sight of his abdominal lines. A god! A real god. And just in his underwear.

Alan cleared his throat. He was suddenly aware of the perverted lust filled eyes and his half naked body in displayed in front of her beasty eyes to feast. He himself wasn't much innocent. He was already done checking out Tanuja Sharma who did nothing to cover herself instead stood confidently in line of his vision, showing off her exposed smooth legs and curves.

Dammit.. this woman is really trouble.

Tina smiled smugly. She was in her black shorts, and Lacey bra. She walked towards the man without caring whose eyes kept flickering back to her as he was trying to avoid looking down. Standing in front of him, she poked his red cheeks.

"Aww.. you are shy.." she cooed.

Alan's face heated more. He scoffed.

"I don't shy away. Move aside I am going to dress up."

Tina's smile widened. She was still feeling sleepy, a perfect idea popped into her head.

"Let's go back to sleep."

"Sleep-- wh-- "Alan was cut off. The next thing he remembered the room suddenly becoming darker and he was pushed above the soft mattress of the bed. A soft body pressing above his bare body, constrictiing him from running away. His body heated instantly as he held his breath feeling the light hot breaths fanning on his neck.

The last thing he remembered, surrendering himself to the quietness of his surroundings and falling asleep.

**

To The present,

When both of them got busted .

Saanvi's fist were resting on both of her hips. Like a mama hen she narrowed her eyes down to the blonde man only in his underwear looking down at his hands resting on his lap caught guilty. His face was down with little tint of pink lingering on his cheeks. His pale skin wasn't doing anything to hide how embarrassed he was to getting caught in a crime he never did.

Damn Tanuja Sharma. She needs to cook a whole meal for me or I won't let her get away from this.

"So nothing more happened? Right?" Saanvi asked, looking sternly at both of the criminals.

Tina who woke up seconds later, was sitting beside the blonde man on the bed. Her eyes dropped to her painted blue nails as she nodded to confirm. Unlike previously, She was dressed in a big t-shirt with long pajama after Saanvi ordered her to change not before ,telling both of the mens to close their eyes and turn away as Tina went inside the bathroom.

Alan who has no clothes left to change into, was covering his lower half with his brother's suit jacket, who was busy forming threatening icicles on his head for appreaing naked in front of his wife. His upper half tightly wrapped into bedsheets which was personally knotted by Andres as well, who ordered Saanvi to close her eyes to which she rolled her eyes and peeked once or .. twice.

Hmm.. if his brother has such a good body.. how my boss will look naked? Saanvi giggled in her mind. She has fantasies too.

Bad girl. Bad bad girl Saanvi Roy.

"You never took advantage of her right?" She asked carefully. If he sad yes, let's whoop his ass with that fatty spatula I once used.

"What!? No." A reply came instantly "She's the one who tried to took advantage of my poor helpless body. Ask her."

Tina's head shot towards him, she passed him an ugly glare which quickly shut up Alan who pouted with the injustice.

Saanvi returned Tina's glare, "You Tina, is not in position to scare anyone. Not the witness specially."

Tina blinked innocently "I was not."

Andres who looked serious, watched the comical scene with his focused stare. He was silent the whole conversation he watched his wife acting all protective and intimidating. But to him she was looking more cuter than before. More like a deer acting like a tigress. She wasn't acting shy anymore. He quietly walked towards his little brother who was nervous looking at him.

He raised his hand and patted his brother's head lightly.

"You did good."

He was proud his brother took really good care of Tanuja Sharma.

Alan took a breath of relief. Atleast his brother wasn't angry and in his side.

His chest puffed up in arrogance. "I did brother. Didn't I? Don't worry I handled her well. There's nothing I cannot do."

Andres' cold face softened. He was now all grown up and became more responsible. He is proud at him.

Saanvi's glare intensified. These two idiots are boosting their egos. What good even did, this guy? Getting naked together with my bestfriend. Oh my god! At the same night of her bad breakup. But he took Tina safely home so she can forgive him this time only.

Alan suddenly noticed something off with his brother. His eyes zeroed at his neck. Is he hurt? What happened? Is he okay?

"Bro.. your neck.. what happe--"

Saanvi reacted quickly. She clapped her hands pulling Alan's wrist.

"Go wear some clothes. Leave."

"But-- brother--"

"Oh my god!! I am late for work-- leave now--"

"Br--"

After the drama was over, Saanvi bathed and quickly changed into a skinny jeans paired with a wine colored shirt. Alan Angelo was dressed as well after his bodyguard brought clothes for him. While Tina wasn't going anywhere today because of her transfer, so she was same as before.

Andres waited patiently, as Saanvi wasn't sure about going back to work and in process of taking decision. But it was only second day she couldn't take a day off. Not to forgot, she is late. Very very late.

"Alan will stay with Miss Sharma." Andres looked at his brother who looked suprised, shaking his head.

Saanvi was unsure while Tina quickly protested.

"No. It won't be necessary. I will be fine. This is my home anyway."

Alan after thinking for a second nodded to himself. He smirked, dropping his arm around Tina's shoulder tightly.

"Yes. Whatever you say brother. Miss Sharma can cook me a hot meal as a Thankyou for taking care of her. Then I'll leave."

Tina scowled.

"No it--"

Saanvi nodded.

"Very well. Tina is a good cook. I should leave then, Tina. I'll be back soon."

Traitor!! This is girl is definitely a big traitor.

Tina elbowed Alan in his ribs to which he quickly removed his hands from her shoulder yelping in pain.

Saanvi was first unsure leaving Tina alone with her thoughts. Then Alan Angelo's offer to cook was tempting for her to agree immediately. That way her mind will be occupied and she will have a company and won't think about John. And at night they can have heart to heart talk about everything.

As Saanvi followed behind Andres, Alan's voice shook her heart again.

"Brother, What happened to your neck? Are you hurt? Should I come with you?"

Saanvi froze in her place. This noisy man can't keep his mouth shut.

She quickly pushed the back of her handsome Boss, who was about to turn back. She didn't care how built or tall he was from her. She just tried to push him out of the door using lot of her strength.

"We are getting late. C'mon don't stop.. walk faster...."

An amused smile made its way to the man's hidden face. He didn't protest and let his woman push him out of the door willingly or she won't be able to move him an inch ever.

"Ah! Love birds." Alan. Commented dreamily, which rewarded him a kick on his shin.

Leaving behind the two bickering pairs, other pair left Tina's Apartment building. Saanvi was still feeling shy. Her eyes betraying her as it kept looking back to his neck.

She was suddenly afraid what if she hasn't covered the biting marks with the bandages. Tina would have known about her dirty little secret and she doubt this monkey would not blurt out the truth to his brother.

The ride was not disturbing for Saanvi. Assistant Robert who was waiting for them inside the car started filling today's tight schedule to Andres Angelo whose face was lacking any warmth she has witnessed many times in her company. His tall figure took most of the space, his dark eyes focused on his laptop, he was looking like a very high profile higher official with his perfect tailored suit, shining watch and polished shoes. His movements sharp it wasn't clear if he was even listening to his Assistant who was not stopping speaking anytime soon.

Saanvi was mesmerized. She was oblivious to her attraction towards him. A tiny doubt still living inside her heart. Is it too soon to like anyone after a heartbreaking breakup? Is this feeling will fade away too after time like it happened for Viraj.

It was waste thinking like this. The man like Andres Angelo will never return feelings of a girl like herself with no background at all. A runaway foolish Indian girl. She doesn't regret coming here. She was just regretting for whom she did it.

***

Saanvi was bored.

*Tap * *tap *

She was busy playing with her pen. July was busy answering the calls. While she was just a full time intern with no experience and work.

Today was unusual day for her. She helped July with her work. Observed her then got bored quickly.

The whole day was passed in a blur. Her blood didn't boil with anger. Or she wasn't doing any extra work excercises .She wasn't called by anyone today to immediately make her run up floors to fetch stacks of paper or refill the pens. And the Assistant wasn't sleeping in his office either while she did his work too.

Infact, both of their offices were empty most of the time whenever she decided to check. They were actually very busy with tight work schedule.