Chapter 18

Part 17

Grenville Residence

Cromwell Road

London

"Here we go Mam.. " The cab driver spoke bringing her to the destination.. Shilpa came out of her thoughts and took a hesitant look at the building infront of her…

"Thank you.. " She murmured softly and took her bag and baby carrier in her hand.. She paid to the cab driver who gave a smile and drove off..

"So this is it.. " She whispered softly staring at the building infront of her.. The residence where Armaan lived.. Not Armaan now.. Steve… She acknowledged sadly.. Shilpa was thankful Mr.Bose had provided her the address.. She remembered the way Sameer and Raj worried for her safety.. She knew she was going to do something pretty dangerous.. On the way to London she was still deciding whether she was doing right or not..With a heavy sign she stared down at the baby carrier in her hand.. Arav slept soundly and with such a peace that made her eyes grow misty.. "I am doing this for you Arav.. You deserve to have back your father.. " If its really him..

Gaining the courage inside her she headed the to the main door.. Slowly she rang the bell and hid the baby carrier behind.. She couldn't risk the safety of Arav.. Shilpa waited with a thudding heart.. Would he be home.. What if he refused to meet her.. She thought worriedly.. Just then the door flew open and a short bald man stood infront of her.. "Yes.. " He muttered with a frown.. Shilpa lowered her gaze as she noticed him studying her curiously..

"I.. I need to meet Steve.. " She replied strongly… Slowly she raised her gaze at the man who was still staring at her suspiciously…

"Sorry to disappoint you but… " He hesitated…. "Steve isint here right now.. "

"Oh " Shilpa took a step back disappointedly.. "How long will it take for him to return.. ? "

"I cant say.. " The man replied stiffly.. "I just know he wont be back any soon.. What is ur name ?" He asked curiously..

"Shilpa Malhotra.. " Shilpa replied hesitantly…

Shilpa shook her head trying to decide what to do.. Deep inside she had a feeling that this man was lying to her.. His behavior was strange.. As if trying to hide something.. Shilpa felt a sudden fear rise in her…

Don't do this Shilpa.. Don't give up so easily.. You have come so far.. Don't give up on him..

"If I could wait.. " Her words trailed off seeing the man glare at her.. "I really need to meet him.. Its very urgent.. "

Robin stared at her uncertainly for a while.. With a sigh he opened the door for her.. "Come in. "

"Thank you so much.. " Shilpa gave a grateful smile and followed him inside.. She clutched the baby carrier close , praying in her heart Arav wouldn't wake.. The man directed her to take a seat , Shilpa set down in the sofa hurriedly and clutched the baby carrier close to her so the man wouldn't notice..

Robin muttered softly.. "I cant say when Steve would be back.. But you can wait here.. I will inform you as I get any news about him.. "

Shilpa gave a small nod and stared at him until he left hurriedly.. Taking a breath of relief she put aside the blanket seeing the face of her baby.. Thankful that he was still asleep…

David got out of his shower when suddenly Robin hurried inside.. "David.. We have a problem.."

"And what would that be now. " He muttered suddenly growing alert..

"There is a girl.. Looks like a Indian.. And she is looking for Steve.. "

David tensed instantly… "Looking for Steve.. ?? What did you tell her.. "

"I lied " He spoke quickly.. "I told her Steve isn't here.. But she wouldn't budge.. She pleaded she needs to see him urgently… "

"And what urgency could it just be.. " He whispered suspiciously…

Shilpa didn't knew why, but she did have a feeling that something was wrong.. Restlessly she took her belongings in her hand and walked inside carefully.. Maybe she shouldn't have rushed to this.. She thought worriedly..She walked around slowly when suddenly she heard voices coming from the room infront of her..

"And where is she now… " A harsh voice spoke angrily… Shilpa tensed realizing they were talking about her..

"In the living room… " Robin muttered.. "David this is the first time someone has come looking for Steve… That also a foreign girl.. I had a feeling something was wrong... "

"That's a big problem for us.. " The man spoke stiffly.. "We need to find out why this women is here… And if she is here to create any trouble.. " A bitter smile came on his lips.. "We will have to get rid of her.. "

They want to kill me… Shilpa realized horrified.. With a gasp she hurried away instantly trying to find a place to hide.. She had to hide somewhere.. Anywhere until Steve came.. Shilpa kept walking around when her gaze came to a small room in the corner.. She quickened her steps and opened the door hesitantly.. To her relief it turned out to be a store room.. Shilpa walked inside and closed the door.. She set the baby carrier down and her bag down.. And set in the corner trembling…

Where are you Armaan ?

The moment Robin walked inside Steve's room he noticed him busy in the paperwork's.. "Steve !! "

Steve had been working continuously for hours.. He had a bad headache and throbbing back.. And he had made it clear of everyone not to disturb him during his work.. He gritted his teeth at he glared furiously at Robin.. "Didint i say dont disturb me at the moment.. "
Robin shifted uncomfortably.. "Steve i know you told me not to disturb you.. But we have a crisis "
"Crisis " He drawled frowning.. "Dont tell me Devlin has got into a new problem.. " He turned around taking a sip from his scotch.. "I have better things to do.. "
"Devlin hasnt got into any new trouble.. We have a unexpected guest in the house.. "
He spun around glaring at him.. "Unexpected guest.. " His featured tightened.. "Our residence is private.. How can someone come without our permission.."
"I know it Steve.. " Robin grew nervous.. "But this guest is a women.. A lady.. Infact not just some lady.. She was asking for you.."
He turned around.. His expressions blank and calm as he stripped of his shirt.. Turning to the mirror he ran hand down his muscled torso glaring down at the recent scars he got due in a fight.. "Who the hell is she ?? And why is she looking for me.. ?" He asked curiously.. He couldnt help but grow furious with the knowlege of a unwanted women in their home..
"Ms. Shilpa.. She said her name is Shilpa Malhotra "
"A indian ??? " His questioning gaze clashed with Robin's through the mirror.. Robin swallowed and nodded silently.. "Yes Steve.. And that is the trouble for us.. We still don't know why she is here "
Steve nodded with a grim look on his face.. He stared down at his own reflection.. A cunning smile formed on his lips.. "Surely a trouble for us... " Her name trailed on his lips... "Ms. Shilpa... "
The reality cameback crashing to him.. Remembering once again what he was he glared down and whispered furiously... "Kill her !! "

"That is little difficult to do right now.. " Robin spoke softly… " She has gone missing.. "

Steve tensed at once and spun around to face him.. "What you mean missing.. ??? She must be inside the house hiding somewhere.. Go look for her !! "

"I will go now.. " Robin instantly hurried out of the room..

Steve put on his shirt gritting his teeth… "Shilpa Malhotra.. You sound so much trouble.. "

Shilpa tensed as the voices neared.. She knew she was in trouble.. This was far more dangerous than she had thought.. Maybe she should have listened to Sameer and Raj.. Maybe she shouldn't have come here alone.. And Arav.. She glanced down at her baby in fear.. What if something happened to him.. But what could have she done.. She couldn't leave Arav alone.. Arav cant be away from his mother he needed her.. Her heart pounded as she heard the footsteps grow near.. Instantly she did what she needed to do.. She took Arav draped in his blanket and put him in the corner.. Arav stirred but grew calm as she patted on his chest lovingly.. A tear slid from her eye as she whispered.. "I am just trying to keep you safe Arav.. Love you "

Shilpa hurried to the middle of the room and set down there so that they would have their attention on her when they find her, instead of Arav who was bundled in the corner… She set trembling in fear when suddenly the door flew open.. The man stared down at her with a cruel smile… "We have found her."

Shilpa winced as the man dragged her inside a cold room.. He took her by hand and pushed her on the floor roughly.. Shilpa gasped as she got a nasty bruise on her arm.. Whimpering she slid further and leaned to the wall shaking.. "Please.. " She cried softly.. "Let me meet Steve for once.. "

Just then a man walked inside the room.. "Why Steve Darling.. You can talk to me.. "

"Who are you ? " She asked getting some courage..

"David.. " He grinned at her shamelessly and kneeled infront of her.. "Now may I ask why are you looking for Steve.. "

Shilpa looked away feeling intimidated.. The man had no shame as he stared down at her body in lust… She grew uncomfortable and spoke stiffly… "I need to talk to Steve.. "

"Why Steve? What talk you need to do.. " He inquired suddenly getting angry..

"Whatever it is.. " Shilpa lifted her chin.. "Its non of your business.. "

David gritted his teeth and slapped her furiously… "How dare you answer me back.. " Shilpa sobbed quietly touching her burning cheek.. David gripped her chin and raised her face.. "You better understand that you wont go out of here alive.. So don't try to act smart with me.. "

"I will only talk to Steve.. ! " She replied glaring at the man in disgust.. She noticed his eyes grow more cold as he lifted his hand for another blow… "You insufferable B… "

"Stop right there David ! " Steve spat out as he walked inside the room.. David grew still and stood up instantly…

"Steve ! I was just trying to get out information from her.. " David replied with a cruel smile.. "Trust me leave it to me.. I know how to handle such people.. "

"No " Steve replied with a grim look.. "She had to talk to me.. She came looking for me.. So it would be me doing the talking… " His gaze slid at the girl who was hidden behind David as he stood infront of her..
"And I don't see any talk done in here other than hitting.. "

David glared at Steve but controlled his anger.. "OK fine.. Do whatever you wont but if she is trouble I want you to get rid of her.. I will go and join Logan and Devlin in club.. "

Shilpa was in shock.. She felt irritated as David stood blocking her view.. Steve was here ! She acknowledged with a thudding heart.. But she couldn't see his face as David stood infront of her.. She listened to their talk dizzily and when suddenly David hurried out of the room, and she faced the man who now stood infront of her.. Steve !

Shilpa gasped as she stared at him stunned.. Her eyes filled up with tears as she studied his features trying to capture his face back in her heart.. This was her Armaan… Who now stood infront of her gazing at her curiously...

"So… Why were you looking for me Ms… Shilpa " He drawled in a dangerous voice..

Shilpa felt a chill run down her spine hearing his voice.. The voice which she had missed all these days.. The voice which still raised her heartbeat.. She stared up at him and smiled not able to control her feelings..

Steve tensed seeing the strange women smile at him.. His breath caught.. She looked breathtaking when she smiled.. As she smiled the frown lines disappeared , making her look more young.. A sudden rush of desire filled inside him.. But then he frowned.. Why the hell was she smiling at him.. Did he know her.. ? Right now she had to feel scared.. She had to be scared that she might be killed any moment.. Why the hell was she happy about… ?

And why the hell she looked so familiar..

Steve came out of his thoughts when Robin spoke impatiently… "What are you going to do Steve.. ? "

Steve shrugged his shoulders regaining back his confidence.. "He glared down at her and muttered angrily.. "As david said.. If she is trouble.. We will get rid of her.. "

Shilpa gasped as she stared at him horrified.. He wanted to kill her.. Out of all people she atleast thought he would listen to her.. And like a idiot she had thought he would recognize her.. What was she thinking.. This wasn't her Armaan standing infront of her.. Instead it was the ruthless man Steve glaring down at her.. Suddenly she remember about Arav.. What will happen to him if something happens to her.. She realized shaking in fear…

Steve frowned as he noticed her shake.. He did see the way her face had gone pale as he mentioned about killing.. He hadn't really meant to kill her.. He had just wanted to scare her off so that she would spill out the truth.. But instead the way emotions played on her face was frustrating him…

"Who are you ? And who have sent you here looking for me.. " Steve questioned kneeling infront of her… Shilpa stared at him blankly unwilling to do any reply.. The last thing she wanted to do was talking to him infront of someone.. Whatever talk she had to do she wished to do alone..

"If I could talk to you alone.. " She whispered softly..

Steve felt his eyes grow wide as he heard her voice… Why .. Why the hell it sounded so familiar.. He thought frustrated… He noticed her eyes and felt himself drowning in the depths of it.. NO ! He couldn't risk to be alone with her.. She seem to have something captivating… Something which was drawing him towards her.. The last thing he wanted was being along with her…

"No ! " He disagreed instantly… "Whatever you have to say you have to say infront of Robin.. "

Shilpa shook her head.. "No Steve.. "

Steve tensed once again.. How the hell she knew his name… Suddenly he got up clenching his fists furiously…" Do i know you ?
Shilpa just stared at him stunned while he hovered over her..
He roared : Don't make me repeat myself.. How the hell do you know me !!
When she didint bother answering he snapped at Robin
"Kill her ! "

Shilpa went still at once..
"But " Robin hesitated.. "We have to get information..

"No.. ! Kill her NOW !!! " Steve roared and took a step back..
He made the mistake of glancing at her.. Instead of fear he saw pain and hurt in them..
Taken back he took a another step back
"Kill her fast.. " He mummured.. "No need to make her suffer "
He strolled out of the room.. Not having intention of seeing those sorrowful eyes stare at him.. Why the hell was that even bothering him.. He didn't want to know why she was here.. He just knew it was better avoiding her..

That's when Steve realized his mistake.. He didn't do killing.. It was other's job.. But telling Robin to kill her was a wrong step… Maybe she really had something important to discuss with him.. Maybe she was just a innocent women who was stuck in this situation unwillingly.. What if she was someone he knew but not in his memory now..

Steve started to pace around..He grew more worried as he tried to take a decision.. He didn't like ordering to kill people.. It wasn't something he was proud of.. In his frustration he had spat out to Robin.. Kill her… The women whoever she was had surprised him.. She had effected like no one else.. He had sensed danger seeing her face only.. But maybe killing was a wrong step ? …Steve clenched his jaw and stared to walk back to the room to stop it…
Just then He grew still as he heard a wail from the store room.. The place where she had been found hiding.. Cautiously he headed to the door and opened it.. He noticed a something move inside the fluffy blanket which was kept in corner.. He hesitated.. Taking slow steps he kneeled infront of the blanket and opened it..
A harsh gap came out of his throat.. He stared down horrified…As he took the bundle in his hands he swore loudly..."WHAT THE HELL !!! "
Blue eyed baby who looked hell a lot like him stared back at him... A women with a baby !!

"This is not good !! " He muttered holding the baby in his hand.. "So not good.. ROBIN !!! "

Shilpa lay on the floor shaking… Waiting for it happen.. She closed her eyes tightly just wishing the man would do it fast.. But deep inside she kept praying that he would stop.. She prayed Armaan would come and save her.. What will happen to Arav.. She sobbed helplessly… Now she was regretting bringing her baby in such a danger.. Please Armaan… Stop this.. Stop this… She chanted in her mind… But how can he? He was the person who had ordered to kill her.. She realized painfully…

Shilpa gasped feeling the blade touch her neck.. This was it… It was going to be her end.. She now had no emotions and no feeling.. Everything went blank.. She had come so close to getting back her love.. And failed instantly…Failed…

He pressed the blade graze her soft skin.. He was doing it… When Suddenly…

"Robin!! Stop ! " It was his voice.. Shilpa acknowledged somewhere in her mind.. She felt something ease down from her neck… Blood.. She realized in pain…She felt she was sinking… Had the man already killed her.. That was the last thought which came on her mind as she fully fell into the darkness..

Part 17

Grenville Residence

Cromwell Road

London

"Here we go Mam.. " The cab driver spoke bringing her to the destination.. Shilpa came out of her thoughts and took a hesitant look at the building infront of her…

"Thank you.. " She murmured softly and took her bag and baby carrier in her hand.. She paid to the cab driver who gave a smile and drove off..

"So this is it.. " She whispered softly staring at the building infront of her.. The residence where Armaan lived.. Not Armaan now.. Steve… She acknowledged sadly.. Shilpa was thankful Mr.Bose had provided her the address.. She remembered the way Sameer and Raj worried for her safety.. She knew she was going to do something pretty dangerous.. On the way to London she was still deciding whether she was doing right or not..With a heavy sign she stared down at the baby carrier in her hand.. Arav slept soundly and with such a peace that made her eyes grow misty.. "I am doing this for you Arav.. You deserve to have back your father.. " If its really him..

Gaining the courage inside her she headed the to the main door.. Slowly she rang the bell and hid the baby carrier behind.. She couldn't risk the safety of Arav.. Shilpa waited with a thudding heart.. Would he be home.. What if he refused to meet her.. She thought worriedly.. Just then the door flew open and a short bald man stood infront of her.. "Yes.. " He muttered with a frown.. Shilpa lowered her gaze as she noticed him studying her curiously..

"I.. I need to meet Steve.. " She replied strongly… Slowly she raised her gaze at the man who was still staring at her suspiciously…

"Sorry to disappoint you but… " He hesitated…. "Steve isint here right now.. "

"Oh " Shilpa took a step back disappointedly.. "How long will it take for him to return.. ? "

"I cant say.. " The man replied stiffly.. "I just know he wont be back any soon.. What is ur name ?" He asked curiously..

"Shilpa Malhotra.. " Shilpa replied hesitantly…

Shilpa shook her head trying to decide what to do.. Deep inside she had a feeling that this man was lying to her.. His behavior was strange.. As if trying to hide something.. Shilpa felt a sudden fear rise in her…

Don't do this Shilpa.. Don't give up so easily.. You have come so far.. Don't give up on him..

"If I could wait.. " Her words trailed off seeing the man glare at her.. "I really need to meet him.. Its very urgent.. "

Robin stared at her uncertainly for a while.. With a sigh he opened the door for her.. "Come in. "

"Thank you so much.. " Shilpa gave a grateful smile and followed him inside.. She clutched the baby carrier close , praying in her heart Arav wouldn't wake.. The man directed her to take a seat , Shilpa set down in the sofa hurriedly and clutched the baby carrier close to her so the man wouldn't notice..

Robin muttered softly.. "I cant say when Steve would be back.. But you can wait here.. I will inform you as I get any news about him.. "

Shilpa gave a small nod and stared at him until he left hurriedly.. Taking a breath of relief she put aside the blanket seeing the face of her baby.. Thankful that he was still asleep…

David got out of his shower when suddenly Robin hurried inside.. "David.. We have a problem.."

"And what would that be now. " He muttered suddenly growing alert..

"There is a girl.. Looks like a Indian.. And she is looking for Steve.. "

David tensed instantly… "Looking for Steve.. ?? What did you tell her.. "

"I lied " He spoke quickly.. "I told her Steve isn't here.. But she wouldn't budge.. She pleaded she needs to see him urgently… "

"And what urgency could it just be.. " He whispered suspiciously…

Shilpa didn't knew why, but she did have a feeling that something was wrong.. Restlessly she took her belongings in her hand and walked inside carefully.. Maybe she shouldn't have rushed to this.. She thought worriedly..She walked around slowly when suddenly she heard voices coming from the room infront of her..

"And where is she now… " A harsh voice spoke angrily… Shilpa tensed realizing they were talking about her..

"In the living room… " Robin muttered.. "David this is the first time someone has come looking for Steve… That also a foreign girl.. I had a feeling something was wrong... "

"That's a big problem for us.. " The man spoke stiffly.. "We need to find out why this women is here… And if she is here to create any trouble.. " A bitter smile came on his lips.. "We will have to get rid of her.. "

They want to kill me… Shilpa realized horrified.. With a gasp she hurried away instantly trying to find a place to hide.. She had to hide somewhere.. Anywhere until Steve came.. Shilpa kept walking around when her gaze came to a small room in the corner.. She quickened her steps and opened the door hesitantly.. To her relief it turned out to be a store room.. Shilpa walked inside and closed the door.. She set the baby carrier down and her bag down.. And set in the corner trembling…

Where are you Armaan ?

The moment Robin walked inside Steve's room he noticed him busy in the paperwork's.. "Steve !! "

Steve had been working continuously for hours.. He had a bad headache and throbbing back.. And he had made it clear of everyone not to disturb him during his work.. He gritted his teeth at he glared furiously at Robin.. "Didint i say dont disturb me at the moment.. "
Robin shifted uncomfortably.. "Steve i know you told me not to disturb you.. But we have a crisis "
"Crisis " He drawled frowning.. "Dont tell me Devlin has got into a new problem.. " He turned around taking a sip from his scotch.. "I have better things to do.. "
"Devlin hasnt got into any new trouble.. We have a unexpected guest in the house.. "
He spun around glaring at him.. "Unexpected guest.. " His featured tightened.. "Our residence is private.. How can someone come without our permission.."
"I know it Steve.. " Robin grew nervous.. "But this guest is a women.. A lady.. Infact not just some lady.. She was asking for you.."
He turned around.. His expressions blank and calm as he stripped of his shirt.. Turning to the mirror he ran hand down his muscled torso glaring down at the recent scars he got due in a fight.. "Who the hell is she ?? And why is she looking for me.. ?" He asked curiously.. He couldnt help but grow furious with the knowlege of a unwanted women in their home..
"Ms. Shilpa.. She said her name is Shilpa Malhotra "
"A indian ??? " His questioning gaze clashed with Robin's through the mirror.. Robin swallowed and nodded silently.. "Yes Steve.. And that is the trouble for us.. We still don't know why she is here "
Steve nodded with a grim look on his face.. He stared down at his own reflection.. A cunning smile formed on his lips.. "Surely a trouble for us... " Her name trailed on his lips... "Ms. Shilpa... "
The reality cameback crashing to him.. Remembering once again what he was he glared down and whispered furiously... "Kill her !! "

"That is little difficult to do right now.. " Robin spoke softly… " She has gone missing.. "

Steve tensed at once and spun around to face him.. "What you mean missing.. ??? She must be inside the house hiding somewhere.. Go look for her !! "

"I will go now.. " Robin instantly hurried out of the room..

Steve put on his shirt gritting his teeth… "Shilpa Malhotra.. You sound so much trouble.. "

Shilpa tensed as the voices neared.. She knew she was in trouble.. This was far more dangerous than she had thought.. Maybe she should have listened to Sameer and Raj.. Maybe she shouldn't have come here alone.. And Arav.. She glanced down at her baby in fear.. What if something happened to him.. But what could have she done.. She couldn't leave Arav alone.. Arav cant be away from his mother he needed her.. Her heart pounded as she heard the footsteps grow near.. Instantly she did what she needed to do.. She took Arav draped in his blanket and put him in the corner.. Arav stirred but grew calm as she patted on his chest lovingly.. A tear slid from her eye as she whispered.. "I am just trying to keep you safe Arav.. Love you "

Shilpa hurried to the middle of the room and set down there so that they would have their attention on her when they find her, instead of Arav who was bundled in the corner… She set trembling in fear when suddenly the door flew open.. The man stared down at her with a cruel smile… "We have found her."

Shilpa winced as the man dragged her inside a cold room.. He took her by hand and pushed her on the floor roughly.. Shilpa gasped as she got a nasty bruise on her arm.. Whimpering she slid further and leaned to the wall shaking.. "Please.. " She cried softly.. "Let me meet Steve for once.. "

Just then a man walked inside the room.. "Why Steve Darling.. You can talk to me.. "

"Who are you ? " She asked getting some courage..

"David.. " He grinned at her shamelessly and kneeled infront of her.. "Now may I ask why are you looking for Steve.. "

Shilpa looked away feeling intimidated.. The man had no shame as he stared down at her body in lust… She grew uncomfortable and spoke stiffly… "I need to talk to Steve.. "

"Why Steve? What talk you need to do.. " He inquired suddenly getting angry..

"Whatever it is.. " Shilpa lifted her chin.. "Its non of your business.. "

David gritted his teeth and slapped her furiously… "How dare you answer me back.. " Shilpa sobbed quietly touching her burning cheek.. David gripped her chin and raised her face.. "You better understand that you wont go out of here alive.. So don't try to act smart with me.. "

"I will only talk to Steve.. ! " She replied glaring at the man in disgust.. She noticed his eyes grow more cold as he lifted his hand for another blow… "You insufferable B… "

"Stop right there David ! " Steve spat out as he walked inside the room.. David grew still and stood up instantly…

"Steve ! I was just trying to get out information from her.. " David replied with a cruel smile.. "Trust me leave it to me.. I know how to handle such people.. "

"No " Steve replied with a grim look.. "She had to talk to me.. She came looking for me.. So it would be me doing the talking… " His gaze slid at the girl who was hidden behind David as he stood infront of her..
"And I don't see any talk done in here other than hitting.. "

David glared at Steve but controlled his anger.. "OK fine.. Do whatever you wont but if she is trouble I want you to get rid of her.. I will go and join Logan and Devlin in club.. "

Shilpa was in shock.. She felt irritated as David stood blocking her view.. Steve was here ! She acknowledged with a thudding heart.. But she couldn't see his face as David stood infront of her.. She listened to their talk dizzily and when suddenly David hurried out of the room, and she faced the man who now stood infront of her.. Steve !

Shilpa gasped as she stared at him stunned.. Her eyes filled up with tears as she studied his features trying to capture his face back in her heart.. This was her Armaan… Who now stood infront of her gazing at her curiously...

"So… Why were you looking for me Ms… Shilpa " He drawled in a dangerous voice..

Shilpa felt a chill run down her spine hearing his voice.. The voice which she had missed all these days.. The voice which still raised her heartbeat.. She stared up at him and smiled not able to control her feelings..

Steve tensed seeing the strange women smile at him.. His breath caught.. She looked breathtaking when she smiled.. As she smiled the frown lines disappeared , making her look more young.. A sudden rush of desire filled inside him.. But then he frowned.. Why the hell was she smiling at him.. Did he know her.. ? Right now she had to feel scared.. She had to be scared that she might be killed any moment.. Why the hell was she happy about… ?

And why the hell she looked so familiar..

Steve came out of his thoughts when Robin spoke impatiently… "What are you going to do Steve.. ? "

Steve shrugged his shoulders regaining back his confidence.. "He glared down at her and muttered angrily.. "As david said.. If she is trouble.. We will get rid of her.. "

Shilpa gasped as she stared at him horrified.. He wanted to kill her.. Out of all people she atleast thought he would listen to her.. And like a idiot she had thought he would recognize her.. What was she thinking.. This wasn't her Armaan standing infront of her.. Instead it was the ruthless man Steve glaring down at her.. Suddenly she remember about Arav.. What will happen to him if something happens to her.. She realized shaking in fear…

Steve frowned as he noticed her shake.. He did see the way her face had gone pale as he mentioned about killing.. He hadn't really meant to kill her.. He had just wanted to scare her off so that she would spill out the truth.. But instead the way emotions played on her face was frustrating him…

"Who are you ? And who have sent you here looking for me.. " Steve questioned kneeling infront of her… Shilpa stared at him blankly unwilling to do any reply.. The last thing she wanted to do was talking to him infront of someone.. Whatever talk she had to do she wished to do alone..

"If I could talk to you alone.. " She whispered softly..

Steve felt his eyes grow wide as he heard her voice… Why .. Why the hell it sounded so familiar.. He thought frustrated… He noticed her eyes and felt himself drowning in the depths of it.. NO ! He couldn't risk to be alone with her.. She seem to have something captivating… Something which was drawing him towards her.. The last thing he wanted was being along with her…

"No ! " He disagreed instantly… "Whatever you have to say you have to say infront of Robin.. "

Shilpa shook her head.. "No Steve.. "

Steve tensed once again.. How the hell she knew his name… Suddenly he got up clenching his fists furiously…" Do i know you ?
Shilpa just stared at him stunned while he hovered over her..
He roared : Don't make me repeat myself.. How the hell do you know me !!
When she didint bother answering he snapped at Robin
"Kill her ! "

Shilpa went still at once..
"But " Robin hesitated.. "We have to get information..

"No.. ! Kill her NOW !!! " Steve roared and took a step back..
He made the mistake of glancing at her.. Instead of fear he saw pain and hurt in them..
Taken back he took a another step back
"Kill her fast.. " He mummured.. "No need to make her suffer "
He strolled out of the room.. Not having intention of seeing those sorrowful eyes stare at him.. Why the hell was that even bothering him.. He didn't want to know why she was here.. He just knew it was better avoiding her..

That's when Steve realized his mistake.. He didn't do killing.. It was other's job.. But telling Robin to kill her was a wrong step… Maybe she really had something important to discuss with him.. Maybe she was just a innocent women who was stuck in this situation unwillingly.. What if she was someone he knew but not in his memory now..

Steve started to pace around..He grew more worried as he tried to take a decision.. He didn't like ordering to kill people.. It wasn't something he was proud of.. In his frustration he had spat out to Robin.. Kill her… The women whoever she was had surprised him.. She had effected like no one else.. He had sensed danger seeing her face only.. But maybe killing was a wrong step ? …Steve clenched his jaw and stared to walk back to the room to stop it…
Just then He grew still as he heard a wail from the store room.. The place where she had been found hiding.. Cautiously he headed to the door and opened it.. He noticed a something move inside the fluffy blanket which was kept in corner.. He hesitated.. Taking slow steps he kneeled infront of the blanket and opened it..
A harsh gap came out of his throat.. He stared down horrified…As he took the bundle in his hands he swore loudly..."WHAT THE HELL !!! "
Blue eyed baby who looked hell a lot like him stared back at him... A women with a baby !!

"This is not good !! " He muttered holding the baby in his hand.. "So not good.. ROBIN !!! "

Shilpa lay on the floor shaking… Waiting for it happen.. She closed her eyes tightly just wishing the man would do it fast.. But deep inside she kept praying that he would stop.. She prayed Armaan would come and save her.. What will happen to Arav.. She sobbed helplessly… Now she was regretting bringing her baby in such a danger.. Please Armaan… Stop this.. Stop this… She chanted in her mind… But how can he? He was the person who had ordered to kill her.. She realized painfully…

Shilpa gasped feeling the blade touch her neck.. This was it… It was going to be her end.. She now had no emotions and no feeling.. Everything went blank.. She had come so close to getting back her love.. And failed instantly…Failed…

He pressed the blade graze her soft skin.. He was doing it… When Suddenly…

"Robin!! Stop ! " It was his voice.. Shilpa acknowledged somewhere in her mind.. She felt something ease down from her neck… Blood.. She realized in pain…She felt she was sinking… Had the man already killed her.. That was the last thought which came on her mind as she fully fell into the darkness..

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