Keeping his hands on either side of her face he stood towering over her.

Caged in his hold she stood against the wall while her hands resting on his chest.

Water falling on his head trickled down through his hair directly falling on her face. Tilting her face up she tried to look at him.

His face was not visible to her yet she could feel his gaze settled on her.

Her hands turning into fists against his chest, he realised she could feel his gaze. Each and every reaction of her was settling in his mind.

Moving his hand up he turned off the shower once they were fully wet. Them being soaked with the water would protect them in case things go wrong.

The glass window at the end of the washroom took his attention. Despite being no light in the washroom he observed everything present in the washroom trying to find something to break the glass but found nothing.

"Wait here, don't come out" the authority laced in his tone made her instantly nod at him without thinking while her hand gripped his jacket the moment he tried to step away from her.

"wapis aaoge na?" she whisper asked slowly not leaving her hold on his jacket.

She was scared what if she got stuck there alone? What if he didn't come? How will she get out from there? She had no answers to any of her questions.

He was her only hope ! Both of them realised in that moment.

His hand moved up to her hands which were holding his jacket. Observing her tight hold he realised how she was trusting him for her life.

Her dependence on him in that moment. She was messing up with his mind !

"stay here" opening her fist slowly with his hand he removed her hand from his jacket taking a step back while she stood there looking at him with hope.

He couldn't see her face yet he felt the plea reflecting in her eyes. Her eyes that reflect her innocence were flashing the hope she had on him.

She needed him. He knew !

Walking towards the door he opened it and moved outside closing the door behind. A minute later the door opened again as he entered inside with a chair in his one hand.

"Move back" closing the door he instructed her while holding the chair.

"hmm" nodding at him she walked towards him. Moving behind him she stood near the door at a distance.

Standing closer to the window, the curtain covering the window was pulled down in one go making it fall down along with the curtain holder.

Taking a step back he stood at a required distance from the window. Holding the chair in his hands he raised it up before throwing it towards the window with force.

The loud noise of glass breaking filled the washroom as glass of the window shattered on the floor while the chair flew out of the window because of the force it was thrown with.

Keeping her hands on her ears she closed her eyes with the sound of breaking of the glass. Her heart was thudding against her chest.

Everything happening around her was too much for her poor heart to take.

The building was burning, they were stuck inside, him breaking the glass!

Never in her life has she gone through such situation.

"Come fast" checking outside through the broken window if everything was fine he finally turned towards her instructing her.

The light coming through the broken window brightened the space making things visible.

Taking in her scared form standing with her ears covered, her eyes closed his gaze stopped at her face.

It was too much for her to take ! Another observation of him about her.

"It's done" that calm tone of his made her open her eyes only to meet with his intense gaze fixed on her.

The undeciphered look in his eyes, she was made to look away as she couldn't stand that intense gaze of his.

It sent shivers through her form just like last night !

Averting her gaze from him she looked behind him only to realise that the window was broken.

He made a way for them to go out !

Putting a stop on her thoughts she just ran towards him with the hope of getting saved from the situation.

"watch your steps!!" he hissed at her making her stop in her steps. Confused she looked down only to realise that the glass was scattered on the floor.

"Oh" she mumbled with the realisation.

"wait there" taking two long steps he was standing just in front of her.

With his one arm wrapped around her he pulled her closer making her hands rest on his chest. Keeping her in his strong hold he lifted her off the floor.

Again !

Walking towards the window he stood closer to the window while her petite form was pressed against him.

"step on the ledge" holding her waist from both the sides he raised her up making her stand on the shelf of the window.

Holding onto the nearby wall she balanced herself on the window shelf.

"It's so high" she muttered while looking outside the window. The height was not so much but for her it definitely was !

"Hmm, now jump!" the cold tone of his made her look back at him with shock.

Standing with his legs open while his hands tucked in his pant pockets, he looked so unfazed by the situation as he looked at her with extreme calmness.

Had he ever feared anything ? The thought crossed her mind.

"No, I can't. This is...this ..boht unchai hai, mein nhi..I can't jump" she pleaded to him while holding onto the wall for her life.

Her lips turned into a sad pout as she shook her head continuously.

She cannot be serious! He was amused with her actions, the kind of fears she has! Her fears were just like her !

Amused ? He was feeling things ?

The thought didn't settle well with him. This tiny girl standing in front of him was playing with his mind.

"move" he commanded making her take baby steps to one side of the shelf leaving space on the other side.

Stepping on the shelf effortlessly he jumped outside the window making her look at him with a pout as she still stood there needing him.

"come" stepping closer to the window he raised his arms towards her.

Leaning towards him she held onto his shoulders while his hands rested on her waist. Holding her waist in his strong hold he pulled her down.

Once she stood on her feet he held her wrist in his hand before moving out of that space. Letting him take her with him she just followed him quietly.

Stopping at a place safer for her he left her wrist while turning his face towards her. Looking around she felt relief washing over her. They were finally out of there.

Standing in front of her with his arms folded against his chest he observed how her expressions changed from fear to relief to fear ?

Of course it was him !

"umm...vo...thank...thank you. You saved me" she managed to utter feeling his gaze on herself.

He saved her ! She was standing there safe because of him !

She trusted him ! He didn't break it !

She trusted him yet feared him !

His gaze makes her shiver ! She was intimated by him !

"go home" the realisation of her messing up with his mind without even knowing, he was sure that she needs to go.

"Yes, home" his words made her realise that she needed to call her mother. She needed to go home to her mother.

Glancing at her once he walked towards the row of cars standing at a distance while leaving her behind.

Pulling the zip of her sling bag she was about to put her hand inside but something caught her attention making her gasp in shock.

"bracelet kahan gya?" she looked at her wrist with shock.

The bracelet was gone !

The thought made her feel an ache in her heart. She couldn't lost that bracelet.

It was precious for her mother !

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"Bhai, where were you?" Rana walked towards Sidharth as he reached near the cars parked there.

"Rana, keys?" ignoring his question Sidharth demanded the keys of his car making Rana immediately paas the keys to him.

"Take the other car" before Rana could utter another word sidharth walked towards his car.

He wanted to be alone. His messed up mind needed to be dealt with.

Sadness took over her as she looked around trying to find her bracelet. She hoped the bracelet to be there.

Standing at a little distance from him she looked towards his direction as the shine of something reflected in front of eyes taking her attention.

She looked into his direction keenly only to realise that her bracelet was half hanging in his pant pocket.

Her mother's bracelet ! Her heart felt at peace realising that it was not lost.

Pulling the car door open Sidharth settled inside making the bracelet go out of her vision. Realisation took over her making her widen her eyes while her mouth opened.

He was going !

Starting the engine the car roared to life as Sidharth drove out of the parking lot. His mind wasn't focused for the first time. It bothered him.

"No, wait..stop" she ran towards the car wanting to get her bracelet back.

Taking a swift turn the car hit the road. Running his hand through his hair he pressed the accelerator increasing the speed. Within seconds the car was out of her sight.

"Nooo" her breaths got heavy as she stopped in her steps. She understood it was of no use as the car was gone.

Panting she looked around while a man standing near another car took her attention. This man was talking to him before he got inside the car and drove away.

Realising that the man knew him she walked up to him.

"excuse me, aap unko jaante hain na jo abhi uss car mein gye hain" she asked huffing while pointing towards the direction the car just went by.

The man looked at her with questioning gaze. Who was she ?

"yes, who are you ?" he asked looking at her with surprise.

"aap please mujhe unke paas le chlenge. meri ek boht important cheez unke paas reh gyi hai please?" she requested him wanting to get her mother's bracelet back anyhow.

She couldn't go home without the bracelet. Her heart felt heavy with the thought alone. She couldn't do this to her mother.

He was surprised listening to her words. Never in his life has he seen her. Who was this girl asking about sidharth ?

"No miss, I can't help you" dismissing her he just moved towards the driver's side. He didn't know her. How could he make her meet Sidharth.

Opening the door he sat inside and started the engine. The passenger door opened taking his attention.

"Excuse me, kya kar rahi ho?" Rana was startled watching her get in and taking a seat.

"Please bhai, please mujhe neeche mat utarna. mera unse milna boht zroori hai. mein aapse request kar rahi hun please bas ek baar meri help kardo" sitting on the passenger seat with her eyes brimming with tears she folded her hands in front of him pleading him.

The word 'bhai' rang in his mind. He had no sister in his life to call him Bhai. Her calling him brother made him emotional in an instant.

Looking at her attentively he realised that she was helpless. She really needed his help. But the question was that how did she know Sidharth ? Why did she want to meet him ?

"please bhai, please le chlo na ek baar unke paas. uske baad mein pakka aapko tang nhi karungi. I promise" she promised him pinching her throat bringing a slight smile on his face.

"okay, okay! mein aapko Bhai se milwa dunga" she seemed innocent. It wouldn't cost any problem if he made her meet Sidharth. With that thought he agreed to help her.

"thank you so much Bhai, thank you thank you" she couldn't stop thanking him for the help. Only she knew how precious that bracelet was. She will get it back anyhow. That's all she knew at that moment!

"waise aap Bhai ko kaise jaanti hain?" he couldn't stop himself from asking the only question he had in his mind at that time.

Driving out of the parking lot the car went onto the road while he waited for her answer.

"vo..vo unhone meri help ki thi" putting on her seat belt she answered while looking out of the window. Her mind went back to the situation they were trapped in a few minutes ago.

If he wasn't there, could she come out alive ? The thought scared her.

Giving her a glance Rana realised that she was lost in her thoughts. Shrugging off all the thoughts he had in his mind, Rana just drove in silence.

The thought of calling Sidharth and letting him know crossed his mind making him take out his mobile.

"Hello Bhai vo..." he was interrupted before he could complete his sentence.

"Rana, Alessandro has come" Rana was shocked after hearing him.

"par Bhai vo toh kal aane wala tha na?" confused he asked while keeping his focus on the road.

"Reach there Rana" Sidharth stated plainly before disconnecting the call making Rana sigh.

"Oh shit!" the thought of the girl sitting beside him made him stop the car all of a sudden. Holding onto the dashboard she looked at him with shock.

"kya hua?" she asked slowly not understanding the reason of him stopping the car all of a sudden.

"aapko jaana padega, dekho mein aapki help nhi kar sakta" Rana told her clearly making her look at him with confusion.

"par aapne toh bola tha aap meri help karoge, abhi aise achanak se mana kyun kar rahe hain?" she felt restless as the thought of never getting back that bracelet got settled in her mind again.

"Haan maine bola tha par abhi kuchh zroori kaam aagya hai, mujhe jana hoga toh mein aapki help nhi kar sakta. I am sorry" looking at her he apologized genuinely.

It wasn't in his hand or else he would have helped her for sure. The place where he was to go, she couldn't be taken there.

"no please, mera jana boht zroori hai. aap aisa nhi kar sakte please, I request you..please" she requested him again while folding her hands in front of him making him sigh.

"dekho aap mujhe apna number dedo. aapko jo bhi kaam hai Bhai se, mein aapki unse baat karwa dunga baad mein theek hai?" he suggested as that seemed to be the best option.

"nhi mein aise ghar nhi jaa sakti bina unse mile, unke paas na meri mumma ka bracelet reh gya hai. mein usse liye bina ghar nhi jaa sakti. please aapko mein kaise samjhaun" her vision started to get blurry with the tears brimming in her eyes.

"aapka bracelet Bhai ke paas?" rana looked at her startled with her words. Was she serious? She wanted to meet Sidharth for some bracelet? How come her bracelet was with Sidharth.

Every time she uttered something it came out as a shock to Rana. He was unable to understand anything.

"mera nhi meri mumma ka" she corrected him while wiping her tears with the back of her hand.

"haan haan matlab wahi" her words made him smile again. She seemed just like a small child with her heart full of truthfulness.

"iska matlab abhi aap maan gye ho na phir se?" her voice was laced with sadness as she looked at him for an answer.

Taking a deep breath Rana just closed his eyes while resting his head back.

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The convoy of black cars roaring onto an isolated road took a turn entering inside a deserted property.

The speed of the cars slowed down coming to a stop in an open ground in front of an old deserted building.

Decked up in a three piece black suit, Sidharth stood with his hands tucked into his pant pockets while his legs wide. The prada on his eyes hiding the cold look his eyes held.

"Brother, long time" a man in his late thirties with a well built body came out of the car. A big smile playing on his lips as he walked towards Sidharth.

A row of gun men stood behind him against each car present there with the guns in their hands.

"finally, Alessandro" Sidharth's face was devoid of any emotions as the two shook hands with each other.

Alessandro Russo, the most feared Italian mafia. He is known for his ruthlessness. He doesn't think twice before killing his enemies having no mercy in his heart.