24.

Mira's POV

"Zar, come here! I won’t leave you today!" I shout running after him. He has not eaten anything since we returned from work.

Abhiraj and Dev had gone somewhere for work. Jiya is already asleep because she had a headache. It’s just me and Zar in the living room now.

I stop chasing him and sigh. "Zar, Mumma is tired. Come and eat please" I say, sitting down on the couch.

Zar stops in his tracks, his blue eyes locking onto mine. He stares for a moment, tilting his head slightly as if thinking. Then, slowly he turns and walks toward me his fluffy tail swaying from side to side.

I lower my eyes, pretending to be sad. I know he can’t resist when I do that. As expected he jumps onto the couch beside me and sits down, looking at me with those adorable puppy eyes.

"You naughty boy you’re making Mumma tired huh?" I say reaching out and tickling him.

Zar lets out a playful sound, rolling onto his back, his paws twitching as he wiggles around on the couch. His mouth is slightly open, showing his tiny sharp teeth, as if he’s grinning.

I stop tickling him and ruffle his soft fur, running my fingers through it gently. He sits up again and nuzzles his face against my hand, rubbing against me like a spoiled baby.

In these two months, we have become addicted to each other. He follows me everywhere and sometimes, he even sleeps with Jiya and me. He’s such a well behaved baby, never causing trouble for us.

But I know he sometimes makes Dev and Abhiraj jealous....especially when he sticks to me. And the best part? Jiya and I help him make them jealous on purpose!

Jiya and Dev’s relationship is growing stronger. They spend most of their time together. They haven’t confessed yet but I know Dev is waiting for the right time. He wants Jiya to feel completely comfortable with him in every way.

And honestly, no one could ever be better for my Jiya than Dev. And no one could ever be better for Dev than my Jiya. They are perfect for each other.

I look at Zar and smile. "Come on, baby, let’s eat"

I feed him first, making sure he eats properly. Then I eat my food while he sits beside me, wagging his tail happily. Dev and Abhiraj are eating outside with their client tonight, so it’s just me and Zar.

After dinner, I stretch my arms and glance at him. "Zar, let’s watch something!"

The moment I say it, he excitedly jumps onto the couch again. I grab the blanket and cover both of us, making sure he’s warm and cozy. I turn on the TV and play a cartoon. He snuggles close to me, resting his head on my arm while I hug him tightly.

For a while, it’s just the two of us, wrapped in warmth, watching the screen.

But then, I hear the sound of a car outside. Zar's ears perk up.

"Zar!" Abhiraj's voice calls from outside.

Before I can say anything, Zar immediately jumps off the couch and dashes toward the door. He rushes straight to Abhiraj, wagging his tail wildly, jumping around him in excitement.

"My cutie Zar" I whisper, smiling as I watch him shower Abhiraj with love.

"My boy missed me?" Abhiraj asks crouching down to look at Zar.

Zar immediately nods his head, his blue eyes shining with excitement.

"You didn’t miss your uncle?" Dev asks, raising an eyebrow.

Zar turns his head toward Dev and nods again, this time indicating that he missed him too. Dev smirks and ruffles Zar’s fur and Zar wags his tail happily.

Abhiraj sits beside me on the couch, stretching his arms. "Where is Jiya?" he asks.

"She had a headache, so she took some medicine and went to sleep" I explain.

Dev, who is about to leave stops and looks at me. His face is serious, concern visible in his eyes.

I smile, shaking my head. "She’s fine Dev. Don’t worry"

Hearing this, he exhales in relief, rubbing the back of his neck. "Okay… I’m going to sleep" he says turning toward the stairs.

I nod as Dev walks upstairs. When I turn back to Abhiraj, I find him already looking at me, a soft smile playing on his lips.

"How was your day?" I ask tilting my head slightly.

Instead of answering, Abhiraj pulls me into his arms, wrapping them around me tightly. His warmth spreads through me instantly.

"Tiring" he murmurs against my shoulder.

I smile and take his hands in mine, rubbing them gently. His hands are warm but slightly rough from the day's work.

"Should I give you something to make your tiredness go away?" I ask teasingly.

He lifts his head and looks at me with curious, excited eyes. "What?" he asks his lips twitching into a small smirk.

I lean closer, slowly closing the distance between us. His breath hitches and he watches me carefully, his eyes filled with anticipation.

I glance at Zar, who is busy watching TV, completely unaware of what’s happening between us. Taking the chance, I press my lips against Abhiraj’s cheek and suddenly bite his cheek.

"Ouch!" He hisses pulling back immediately, his eyes wide in surprise.

I giggle, watching his shocked expression. "Did your tiredness go away Mr. Rajvansh?" I tease wiggling my eyebrows at him.

Abhiraj recovers quickly and smirks. "There’s still some tiredness left, babe" he says, pulling me even closer.

I laugh and playfully hit his chest. "Enough! Let’s go. I’m sleepy now"

He chuckles and nods. "Alright, let’s go."

I stand up, stretching my arms. "Let’s go, baby" I say to Zar.

Zar immediately jumps off the couch and starts walking ahead of us, his tail wagging happily. I smile at his cuteness and follow behind.

Abhiraj and Zar both head toward their rooms and I step inside mine. The moment my head hits the pillow, sleep takes over instantly.

Abhiraj's POV

"You thought you could mess with me, huh?" I say my voice cold and sharp. "Remember one thing....I will make your life so miserable that you’ll beg me to kill you"

The man on the other end of the call stammers, his breathing uneven. I can hear the fear in his voice but it’s not enough.

Some of my rivals have no brain. They know exactly what I can do to them, yet they still dare to provoke me.

"Rajvansh, I see you have a beautiful lady" he suddenly says, his tone mocking.

I clench my jaw, my fingers tightening around the phone. My whole body stiffens.

"I think you want to die by my bare hands" I growl, my voice deadly.

But instead of fear, he chuckles. "We’ll see. I’m coming to meet your lady… and to make her mine" he says and cuts the call.

Rage explodes inside me. "Ahhh!" I roar, throwing my phone on the table with force. My hands run through my hair, my fingers gripping my scalp tightly.

I’m not scared of anyone. I have never feared a single soul in my life. But when it comes to her, my Mira… I trust no one.

I don’t want a single scratch on her body. I won’t let anyone take her away from me. Because Mira Rao belongs to Abhiraj Singh Rajvansh.

I take deep breaths, my heart pounding violently against my ribs. Without wasting another second, I grab my phone and open the CCTV feed of her office desk. My eyes scan the screen quickly.

There she is. Sitting at her desk, working peacefully. Her head slightly tilted as she types something on her laptop, her expression calm.

I release a shaky breath, feeling a momentary relief. But the storm inside me refuses to settle.

For the past two days, this bastard has been slipping from my hands. I had gone after him last night but he managed to escape. And now he dares to take her name?

I grab my phone again and dial Dev’s number. He picks up in one ring.

"Abhi?"

I don’t waste time and tell him everything. Every single word that freak said to me.

Dev stays silent for a moment before speaking. "Abhi, calm down" he says his voice steady. "Because I know someone close to us is helping him. Otherwise, how would he know so much about us?"

I press my lips together, my fists clenching.

"And if we make a wrong move" Dev continues, "he can harm Mira and Jiya. So, for their sake, stay calm"

His words stab through my anger, forcing me to take a deep breath.

"Should I just sit here and watch what he’s planning to do to us?!" I snap my voice filled with frustration.

Dev lets out a scoff. "Abhi calm down. I’ll call you back" he says and hangs up.

I grit my teeth and look back at the CCTV screen. My heart is restless. My mind is a mess.

Why do I feel like something bad is about to happen?

I have never felt this helpless before. If that bastard had threatened me, I wouldn’t care. But he dared to take my baby’s name.

That is his biggest mistake.

Okay, something is definitely cooking in the author's mind because everything is going too smoothly in the story and I can't digest that fact. So yeah, let's wait for tomorrow😈😈