Jaydev Niranjan.

I adjusted the baseball cap and put on my shades as I walked out of the airport.

But as soon as I stepped outside, The reporters started to crowd me.

"Mr.Niranjan, Are you back in India for participating in the coming kickboxing competition?"

"Are you here to compete or are you here to help your father with the new academy?"

My bodyguards were already controlling them as I continued walking, not bothering to reply.

"I thought I made it clear that I don't want any attention?" I looked at my PA.

I sent him here before me to monitor everything before I reach here.

"It's strange! I made sure that your arrival is a secret, I don't know how they get hold of it" he said.

"Sir...the car is already here," my bodyguard said and our car moved forward, stopping in front of us.

"Hello sir" The driver stepped out and greeted me politely, He opened the door for me. "I was told to escort you to the family house-"

"Take me to my hotel," I cut across him. "I will drop by home another time"

"But-"

"Let's go" I was already inside the car and he closed the door.

"It's been 4 years, sir, They will be waiting for you," My PA said quietly beside me.

"Tell mom and grandma that I will meet them soon," I said firmly, not giving chance for any argument.

I am not ready to deal with their nagging, not today...not yet.

Silence filled the car as we moved forward.

I gazed out of the window and watched the streets moving by.

I thought everything is over the moment I left India three years back, But now that I am back, I feel that incomplete feeling again.

Like there's things I need to do and settle.

I gave up on kickboxing and left everything that I cherished here four years ago, trying to punish myself.

I was trying to correct the mess that I created all these time, But nothing worked like I wanted.

So when my dad wanted me to come back to India and help with the new kickboxing academy, I had taken time to carefully think about it.

It took a lot of courage for me to come to this decision.

I am going to set everything back into the place, I need to do that for my life to be peaceful again.

"Stop the car" I said as we passed a large poster.

We came to a stop.

I stared at Aryan's smiling face.

"Aryan is here?" I asked and my PA shuffled uneasily.

"Yes," he said.

"What about-"

"No, I didn't find Ananya" he said "I can't even locate her," he said.

I closed my eyes and leaned to my seat.

Where are you, Anya?...
Give me a chance...just a chance to atone myself, A chance to restart with you...

"Is there anything else I need to know?" I looked at him.

He was here before a week and have arranged everything for my stay.

"Nothing important, you have a mail from the college, Inviting you for the College reunion, And I have rejected it like you always wanted me to-"

"Reunion?" I said slowly.

It's the perfect place for me to start.

"I know what you are thinking" He said. "But they will not be coming" He said "I checked it every year, The only persons who don't attend the Annual reunion day is you three; Aryan Kashyap, Ananya vishwam and you"

"But this time, I would like to go" I said.

I will start from there, I need both of them back.

My best friend and my ex-girlfriend, I can no longer live like this.

I will get them back, Whatever the cost may be and I will make sure that things are back in place.

Aryan Kashyap.

"Sir please..." My sales manager whispered. "I'm sorry...I will never do it again" he said again.

I turned around and walked to the window of my office.

"You are fired," I said deadly. "Do you really think I won't notice what's going around in my company?"

"It was the first time, Sir...If I lose this job, I have nothing else to do, I'm still paying my loan back-"

"You should have thought about all of these before you decided to expose the confidential information to the other company"

"Sir please" he went down to his knees in front of me. "I beg you..." he pleaded.

I fisted my hand tightly. I really wants to throw him down my office room, but I can't risk my reputation to do that.

I took a deep breath, trying to control my anger, before turning back to him.

"Fine, I will give you a last chance" I smiled at the guy who was still on the floor.

"Thank you sir, thank you so-"

"But you have to play a game with me" I said and he looked at me, shocked.

"If you can beat me and score point in kickboxing, I will give you another chance," I said. "of course, You can back out and leave quietly if you are worried, nobody is forcing you-"

"I will...I...I will give it a try" he trembled and I smiled brightly.

"See you at the ring then" I walked out of there, feeling satisfied.

Moron!

As I reached the ring, the guy was already waiting, from the body dimensions to his stance, he was no match for me.

I smirked and got up inside the ring as my PA turned to me.

"Do you have to do this? Let him leave quietly" he said.

"It's him who wants to have a go at this, not me" I replied. "You can talk him out of it if you want"

"I will never give up, It's my last hope," the stupid guy said.

Good.

"Let's start then" I said and we touched the gloves.

And the first round began.

I was careful to control my anger all the time.

It was strikes and punches only, Even without any effort from me, the guy was not a match for me.

And after the two rounds, I started it.

I punched him and kicked him, Not forgetting to knock him out at the last moment.

My anger was still bubbling on the surface as the referee counted down from 10.

He was still on the floor, not moving when I was declared as the winner.

I removed the helmet and hand gloves and lowered to him.

"Just consider yourself lucky today because you are such a weak and pathetic opponent for me" I whispered.

"If you ever dare to come in front of me, I will make sure that you will never ever walk again" I raised up and stepped over him before walking out of there.

My PA walked to me.

"He was tricked by the company, he's already having a hard time-"

"I don't know how it was when you worked for my father," I said. "but I would like it if you don't interfere in my business," I said sternly.

"Everyone thinks it's strange for you to build a boxing ring at your company," he told me again.

I turned around.

"I don't care whatever it's others are thinking about me, I thought you would know it by now"

I didn't wait for his reply and walked to the locker where I had kept my things and took my phone out.

3 missed calls from Arun?

I pressed the button and called him back.

"Hello" he answered on the first ring, his voice a little out of breath. "Aryan, I have news for you"

I started to walk back as I listened to him.

He is the only college friend whom I have contact with now, Even if he is irritating most of the time, He can be quite useful, He is working in some unknown celebrity magazine.

"What's it?"

"Jay is back" he said and I stopped dead in my track, I felt like someone has poured a bucket of ice cold water over my head.

"Aryan?"

"What did you just say!?" I asked slowly.

"Jaydev Niranjan is back in India" he repeated.

Jay is back in India?

What made him come back after all these years?

Is he back for good this time?

"I will send you the picture my people got from the airport" Arun said. "And I will place my people around his house and try to get more news"

If Jay is back, He will not be going to the family house immediately.

"Don't bother" I said. "I will look into it myself," I said and disconnected the call.

My mood turned dark.

I tried very hard to let go of the past, But the news about Jay is shaking the deep rooted hatred towards him again.

I let it go these years because he was out of place and he seemed to have given up the kickboxing.

I tried to assure myself that giving up on the things he loves is the most deserving punishment ever.

But it seems like I was fooling myself.

I am Aryan Kashyap and I will never forget or forgive anyone who bothered me.

And Jay Niranjan just happen to be at the top of that list.

It's time I give him back the taste of his own medicine.

And I have the perfect person for the job.

Ananya Vishwam.

My heart hammered inside me as I watched the number.

I can't believe that after more than three long years, It's finally happening.

Aryan is calling me!

I know there's no point in avoiding his call.

I picked up my phone with trembling hands.

"Hello?" I tried maximum to sound normal, But it came out all shaky.

"I need your help, Ananya" I heard his voice and my heart jumped, scared.

I know what he meant by "help". He wants me to pay back the debt now!

It's been more than three years, but I realised that he hasn't forgotten about me. It was simply a futile prayer from me.

Aryan will never forget his debts, I knew it too, I just wanted him to forget, I guess.

Because owing Aryan is as good as owing a debt to the devil.

"What's.. It?" I tried to be brave.

"My driver will pick you up, just cancel all your plans" he said easily.

"But I...I can't stay out-"

"You can go back by midnight," he said before disconnecting the call.

I stared at my mobile in shock.

After all these time, He just popped up and asked me to free my schedule!

He didn't even ask me where I am! He even know my new number!

I removed the apron and moved to the manager.

"I want to take a day off, I can't come for the night shift" I said slowly and she gave me a dirty look.

"You just took a leave last week, saying that your baby is not well"

"It's really important," I told her in a daze, not even caring about how I sounded.

I am too shocked to act normal.

I walked out of the door and sure enough, A well dressed man was waiting for me in the front.

He nodded his head as soon as he spotted me.

And I walked to him.

He opened the door and I climbed inside in silence.

My baby!

A sudden realisation hit me then.

What am I supposed to do, Lucky can't stay at the daycare for night!

I dialled my best friend.

"Nita, I am sorry to do this, can you please take care of Lucky today?" I said. "Something came up and I can't go home early today"

"Did something bad happen? Are you alright?"

"I'm okay, just take care of him for today" I repeated before hanging up.

"We are here ma'am" the driver said and I looked up.

We were in front of a huge beauty parlour.

"What...what are we doing here?"

"You have to get down here, they are waiting for you ma'am," he said and opened the door for me.

I stepped out in confusion.

"This way ma'am" one of the well-dressed ladies came out to greet me. she never battled her eye at my hotel uniform nor did her smile slip away.

As soon as she escorted me inside, Another group of managers were waiting for me.

"Ma'am, we are in charge of taking care of you today, please come"

"Wait! what are we doing here? I thought I was seeing...where's...where's Aryan?" I asked at last.

And every pair of eyes landed on me.

"We have clear orders ma'am, Boss will come to pick you up and we need to get you ready before that," the owner said and I turned back.

"I want to talk to him," I said firmly now.

I can't bear this anticipation. Everyone who knows Aryan knows it too, If Aryan is asking to pay back anyone's debt, It's like asking to give up the life.

Yes, Aryan will take back the most precious thing to a person. He wouldn't need anything else, All he would want is that person to get ruined.

I don't know what he's planning to do with me though.

I don't even have anything precious to give up for him.

My phone started to ring and a chill went through me as I saw the number.

"Hello?"

"It's just a dinner date," he said. "That's the favour I want from you, Don't fight and let them help you get ready"

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It was four hours torture in the women's parlour before I was ready.

They transformed me from the nail of my foot to the tip of my hair.

Then his make up artists turned up to get me ready. I was changed to expensive clothes and dolled up.

At last, they were satisfied with me.

"Do you like your new form?" They turned me to the mirror.

I stared at the mirror.

I must feel beautiful and confident in my new transformation, But I felt ridiculous and artificial.

Maybe it's because of how scared I am to meet him.

A dinner date?

There's no way Aryan is going to settle with a date. If I know him well, He's planning something big and I am going to suffer.

I nodded, trying to smile.

"Thank you" I whispered and they didn't suspect anything in my voice, too busy with marvelling their work done on me.

"He's here!" Someone opened the door and whispered. "Aryan sir is waiting for her"

And all of the girl's turned to me in awe, Apparently, I am as good as a celebrity for them because Aryan has "personally" come to pick me up.

There's no wonder there, At the age 28, Aryan is one of the most famous and successful businessman with a 'spotless' personality.

He came number one in his college, he's born to a rich family, he's one of the successful young bachelors and above all, He is handsome like a supermodel.

He is the definition of success and perfection, He is every girl's dream...

well...except me.

I happen to know him too well...too well for my own sake.

I know he's not the angel everyone thought him to be, I know his dark side.

"Come on ma'am" one of the girls escorted me and I followed her in a trance.

I couldn't stop the trembling or my sweating hands.

My eyes was fixed on the floor, so the first thing that came to my focus was his polished shoes.

I slowly raised up my eyes and stilled as our eyes met.

He was still handsome as ever, the newspapers and TV don't give him any justice.

He was wearing a grey suit that was fitted to his frame. His slightly Brown hair was styled to perfection.

A smile was still playing on his lips when he walked forward to meet me.

"Ananya...you look beautiful" he reached near me and wrapped me in a gentle hug.

I shuddered, fear gripped my insides as he escorted me out of there.

He opened the door for me and helped me inside his car before coming around to the driver's seat.

"What's it...you want?" I asked as soon as he started to drive.

"You are mine today until midnight" he shrugged easily.

"Where are you taking me?" I asked again.

"Did you forget? It's December, today is our college reunion day"

A lightning went through me.

"Are...are we going there? I...I can't come there with you"

"You are my fiancee, Don't worry about anything else"

"Aryan!" I exclaimed.

"This is the favour I want from you, You are mine today, until midnight, you are the soon-to-be Mrs.Aryan Kashyap," he said firmly and I froze.

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Guys,

Yup! A new story :)

The story needs to be written from the scratch, So it will take a long time to update.