||CHAPTER 1||
||BODYGUARD||
A girl was hiding behind the door of the dining room and was secretly listening the conversation of the two persons present there
"Armaan,I have something very important to discuss. And I am telling you that you are not going to oppose it cause I won't listen."
"First at least say what you want to say?"
"Ishita is going to join university and her admission is done. Her classes will also start within some days."
"So?"
"I want a bodyguard to be with her 24/7."
Armaan was just going to put the spoon in his mouth but he stopped in the middle
"From where did you get this thought all on a sudden?"
"Our daughter has grown up Armaan and she needs safety more than ever before. And besides
all your business partners have appointed bodyguards for their children. The other day Mrs. Sakhlani also appointed one for her son."
Armaan laughed out loudly annoying Monica
"I was not joking!"
"Now I get it. You don't care about your daughter's safety but your status! Well, I don't have any problem. But have you asked her?"
"Is it even necessary? We are her parents. We are doing it merely for her safety. That's it!"
"I agree. But we should ask her once. After all this bodyguard is for her right?"
"Just do as I say. I'll talk to her."
The girl standing behind the door sighed "Uff! Now Mrs. Khanna is gonna make my life a real hell. Am I a goddamn five years old kid that I'll need a bodyguard to protect myself? Like people are going to kidnap me! This is just disgusting!" Ishita again sighed and left for her room.
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A man was sitting on a chair, reading a magazine over a cup of coffee when his phone rang. The man received the call
"Hello sir."
"Hello Raman. I have some news for you."
"Please continue sir."
"You know businessman Armaan Khanna right?"
"Who doesn't know him?"
"He is willing to appoint a bodyguard for his daughter and I think it is the best option for you to go undercover right now."
"Sir, I would have had no problems. But you know that I can't get myself suited with girls. I don't want to do this."
"Listen Raman. I am not going to force you but it is best for you."
"Ok sir. If you think that it is the best option,then I will do it."
"That's the spirit. Come to the headquarters now and you will get the instructions. You will be appointed by tomorrow."
Raman agreed and then ended the call. He sighed and said with a sarcastic smile "Wow! What a life!" He got up from his seat and started for the headquarters.
AT DIB HEADQUARTERS:
Raman listened to his boss silently as he gave him instructions
"Raman, you will join tomorrow."
Raman nodded and left the headquarters.
AT KHANNA MANSION:
Ishita was restlessly walking around in her room in a disturbed state. Suddenly she heard a knock on the door and turned around. Armaan entered and came near her and kissed on her forehead "How is my angel?" Ishita hugged him "Papa,don't you have a little bit of time for me?Do you know how much I miss you?" Armaan heaved a deep sigh "I am sorry sweetheart. Your dad also wants to spend time with you. But what to do? I need to handle the business." Ishita raised her head "It's ok papa. Don't be sad. I understand." Armaan smiled at her "My sensible daughter!" He took a pause and then said "Dear, I need to talk to you about something important." Ishita's smile faded and she said with a bothered face "I know what you want to say. Mrs. Khanna; I mean sorry, mom wants to appoint a bodyguard for me?" Armaan smiled sadly "Baby girl, you know Monica is very stubborn right? Even if I deny,she won't listen to me." Ishita smiled "It's ok papa.
I am ready. Do whatever you think is right." Armaan smiled "That's like my girl. I have already appointed one and he seems to be really experienced. He will continue his job from tomorrow. You will get to meet him then" Ishita nodded; disappointed.
Raman arrived at the Khanna mansion the next day and met Ishita's parents.They talked with Raman and were really impressed with him. By that time Ishita too arrived and Raman's eyes fell on her. For a reason he wasn't able to take his eyes off her. Ishita was in a very simple attire but to Raman it seemed like an angel was coming towards him. Raman looked away in order to compose himself. He was confused with his own behaviour. He never had this kind of feeling seeing any other girl before. His heart skipped a beat right at the very moment he saw Ishita and now it was beating very fast. He wasn't able to look into her eyes being totally mesmerised seeing her.
On the other hand, Ishita was embarrassed as she found Raman staring. But not to deny that she too liked it. She was also lost in his eyes. Those big beautiful eyes which were observing her with an unknown passion in them. Ishita came near Raman and spread her hand for a shake "Hi,I am Ishita." Raman was still unable to look straight at her. Unable to understand what was going on with him,he became angry on himself and out of that anger he rudely said "Hello ma'am. My name is Raman and I hope that I will be able to do my job properly." Ishita was a bit annoyed by his behaviour but she kept silent. Raman was taken to his room by a servant. Ishita straight away went to Monica "I need to talk to you."
IN THE HALL:
Ishita and Monica were having an argument
"I didn't ask for your permission Ishita. You will have a bodyguard from now on and that's final."
"Mrs. Khanna...I mean mom,I don't have any problem with your decision. It's just that I don't want this guy to be my bodyguard. I mean he is so rude and I can't handle this."
"He is not rude. He is just strict. And bodyguards should be like this. Why do you have a problem? He is just a bodyguard. Who's saying that you need to do romance with him?"
"You know what, it is useless to talk with you."
Ishita left the room crying
"See! See how she behaves?"
"You are impossible Monica!"
Armaan too left the hall being annoyed.
The next day Ishita got ready for her university and came out of her room. She was just walking through the corridor, peeking into her bag; checking if she missed anything. She didn't notice Raman coming from the opposite direction. Raman didn't notice her either since he was busy with his phone. They bumped into each other and Ishita lost her balance and was about to fall when Raman caught hold of her. Raman held Ishita by her waist and she grabbed his shoulder tightly. They were lost in each other's eyes as if they were hypnotised. When they realised their position, they composed themselves and both were very embarrassed. Raman started stammering "Um..uh..it's getting late for your classes. Let's go." Ishita nodded silently and then followed Raman.
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