Akash (pov)

I was working on new project when Riya enter my cabin.

Its been 3 weeks she is working with me and i must agree that she is very hard working.

I had thought that she will be the same as previous secretary.. But she was so different.. Kind, humble, sensitive...

I don't know but in this 3 weeks i always wish to see her. some times i don't want to come office and just want to work from home when my thoughts are clouded by my Nayna.

But then i come just to have a glimpse of Riya, she has this positive air or whatever that always helps me to feel good instantly. The warmth of her assuring words makes me feel at peace. It like she understands me without me telling her anything.

Yesterday she brought lunch for me and it was best home-cooked food i ever had, and i stupidly told her to bring me food every day. The hell was i thinking i don't know?. But then she smiled that was when i was mesmerized by her.

As always Riya was wearing conservative clothes, covering her from angle to neck as if she is hiding her beauty. But one can easily see past and know that she is most beautiful girl with angelic face.

Even my mom is very much fond of her, mom was not that close to Nayna , even if Nayna was mom's best friend daughter.

But today is something different about Riya she had left her hair loose which she never does.

She always ties her hair in bun or plaids.

She looks more beautiful in open hairs her brown thick curls falls delicately around her face still her lower back.

''Sir Your Today's schedule is 1 meeting with dubai client, and then your free.'' she said with low voice she didn't looked up today from her notepad. Which bother me because her eyes were beautiful brown where you want to get lost in them.

''Riya'' i called her '' yes Sir'' she replied still not looking up '' look at me when i talk Ms Riya'' i said slightly raising my voice. She flinch at my voice and instantly regret ordering her.

She looked up but instead of beautiful brown eyes i saw red, puffy eyes, what happened?

There were dark circles forming under her eyes and her over all face looked pale and tired. I got up from my place.

There where many questions running through my mind. Did something happen to her?, Did i over worked her that she is tried,? is she not feeling well.?

I came in front of her and asked '' what happened Riya are you ok? ''.

She didn't said anything for few seconds then replied '' i am fine just a headache and didn't got much sleep last night Mr Rai.''

'' here your lunch box ill go and work now'' saying this she was about to leave but i grab her by her arms. She hiss at it and instantly my eyes traveled towards her arm and what i saw had my blood boiling in anger.

There was a finger print on her arm just above here elbow which had turned to light blue now.

''WHo DID THIS TO YOU'' i shouted which made her jump and i instantly regret shouting at her. i hold her hands and made her sit on my sofa. And asked again but she didn't said anything and was crying which hurt me i swear i will find that person and just kill him for hurting my Riya.

My eyes widen, what the hell My Riya where that came from i got up.

'' Riya you can go home early today ill manage rest of the work '' she left immediately.

I remove photo of Nayna and stare at it, '' what is happening to me love why seeing Riya hurt had my heart aching i never felt like this. For any girl other then you then why now.? ''

Somewhere i new the answer for my feeling towards Riya, but i was afraid. Afraid of losing her too like Nayna. i will just keep myself away from her i don't want history to repeat. I can't afford it.

'' Riya'' i whispered. Why do i longing for you like i found my heart again.