I am ready.

"Riya's point of view,"

I finally awoke and opened my eyes. It immediately drew my gaze to Rachit, who was encircling me from head to toe. I still wrapped my arms around him as he slept peacefully.

I can't believe Rachit and I have gotten so close in such a short time. My attraction to him is growing as I see him in an even more wild state on the bed. His possessiveness towards me is something I like. His jealousy grows when I talk to another man.

Oh my god, this guy is going to drive me insane.

Is Rachit truly committed to marrying me?

"Hey, you've awoken." While hiding his head in the crook of my neck, Rachit murmured.

"Hmm," I wondered as I stroked his hair.

"Riya, why did you leave me alone for breakfast in the morning?" In a grumpy tone, he inquired.

"No, it's not what you're thinking. I was expecting you in my room, but I do not know why Ashish came knocking on my door, forcing me to accompany him to the hotel restaurant."

"Oh," he said with a frown on his face.

"Yes. Angry Old Man, I believe your misunderstanding has finally been resolved." I teased him with my words.

"Do you still think I'm an old man?" He inquired, raising his brows.

"Yes, sir." I shook my head.

"Oh, I have to reassure you once more that I am not the old man."

I sat on top of him and forced him to lie down straight."I was kidding."

How is he going to be ready for another make-out session so quickly?

"I'm not opposed to that. You can feel that I am fully ready." He stated this while kissing my lips.

"No, I'm not ready to deal with you anymore." I whispered as I grabbed his neck in my arms.

"Riya Why didn't you address me by my first name in the restaurant?"

This man with his questions... oh my god.

"Rachit, Do you want to be the center of office gossip?" I posed a clear inquiry to him.

"No, I just don't want to keep our relationship a secret from the rest of the world; I want everyone to know that you're mine."

My entire body shivered as I heard his words.

"Isn't it going to be sooner?" In front of him, I kept the uncertainty continuing in my head.

"I don't know. I simply can not imagine you with anyone else. I'm interested in marrying you." He said while fiddling with my fingers.

"Marriage?

We haven't even been able to put our feelings for one another into words." I explained my reason to him.

"I'm not sure, but the only way I'll be able to have entire authority over you is if we marry." While kissing my hand, he said.

"It is not as simple as you believe." I exclaimed, taking a deep breath. Then Rachit's phone rang with a call from Mr. Shinde.

"Now?

Okay, I'll be there in ten minutes."

He said these words on the phone and then hung up.

"Riya, hurry; we're leaving for Gurgaon in 10 minutes."

"Now?" I inquired, surprised by his response.

"Yes."

He responded by putting on the clothing that had been thrown near his bed.

"Okay," I changed into my clothes and exited his room, returning to my own.

Leaving his room and entering my own, I realized I'd left my phone in my room when I got up.

Oh, shit.

There were 17 missed calls. On unlocking the phone, there were 10 missed calls from Harsh, three missed calls from Mr. Shinde, and four missed calls from Ashish. It entirely blew the color of my face away when I saw Harsh's missed call. Since last evening, I haven't spoken to Harsh even once. Now I'm not sure what I'll say if he asks.

Oh crap, I just realized what I'd done. The call from Ashish on my phone jolted me out of my stupor.

"Hello, where have you gone? I've been trying to reach you for what seems like an eternity. Arrive at the reception desk soon with your luggage. We're returning." Before I could respond, Ashish spoke in a single breath and disconnected the call.

I hurriedly dressed in blue denim and a black hoodie and stuffed my belongings into the trolley bag. I was walking towards reception after leaving the hotel room with my luggage.

"Are you going back?" Ankur, who was standing outside his room's door, inquired.

"Yes, the roads that snow had blocked have now been cleared."

"Wow, that's fantastic. I'm going to miss you."

"Me, too." I started this while engulfing him in a bear hug.

I'm not sure why tears welled up in my eyes as I walked away from Ankur.

"Hey, no need to be emotional; for your information, my transfer will also take place in Gurgaon." He said this as he wiped tears from my eyes.

"Really?" I inquired, surprised.

"Yes, and do you have my contact information?"

"Yes." My head shook in agreement.

"So relax, and I'll see you soon."

"Riya, let's go!" Rachit leaned down close to my ear and shouted. It almost startled me when I heard his abrupt voice.

"You scared me." I screamed angrily when I saw him.

"Sorry for the interruption, doctor, but we are running late." Rachit rudley stated this after seeing Ankur.

In a hushed voice, Ankur answered, "Yeah, OK, bye Riya."

Rachit muttered, "Hurry," as he grabbed my wrist and pulled it towards the hotel reception.

"Goodbye, Ankur."

I continued to stare at Ankur.

"Someone is going to miss that doctor a lot." With grinning teeth, Rachit said.

"Shut up and get out of my way." I screamed violently, releasing my hand from his grip.

At the hotel reception, the rest of the office staff had already arrived. We all sat on the office bus parked outside the hotel, leaving our room keys at the front desk.

Like the last time, Ashish did not insist on a window seat for me this time. He was sitting quietly next to me on the seat.

It's a good thing Rachit isn't here.

Is it true that I want to avoid him? No, I'd rather spend some time with him. What about Harsh, by the way? Isn't it true that you've already cheated on him?

Harsh, oh shit, I had to call him.