Chapter 142

As the week kept passing on Shilpa found herself getting more tensed regarding the money she had to pay back to Mr. Kapoor.. As the days kept going she felt her fear rise as she knew she is loosing time and her freedom.. Within a month it somehow she had to payback all his money but still the question was hanging in the air on how she would pay such a big amount in such a short period of time.. Eventhough Shilpa tried her best to be normal among everyone her tensed mood was clearly visible to all.. Shashank kept trying his best to talk with Shilpa on the matter but she said quiet.. And it made him feel more helpless knowing he couldnt do even a single thing to help her... Muskaan kept trying to make Shilpa speak out her problem while Rahul and Atul stayed quiet but knew surely something was happening bad with her.. Anjali kept noticing Shilpa's behavior and was equally worried seeing the tensed look on her face..
On the other hand Armaan kept a steady gaze on every move of Shilpa noting a sudden change in her behavior these days.. Tension was visible on her face everyday and it added more fuel into there regular banter... Eventhough he acted not being bothered about it deep in his heart he couldnt help but become more curious wondering what problem she was having..

The very next day Shilpa walks inside the locker room wearing a beautiful while churidhaar making everyone's gaze come on her at once... Atul gives her a genuine smile while Rahul winks at her.. Forcing a smile on her face Shilpa greets them and starts to walk towards her locker when Muskaan comes and hugs her suddenly..
Muskaan : Shilpaaa... U know what i did yesterday..
Shilpa gives her a small smile..
Shilpa : what Muskaan..
Muskaan starts to discuss about her how she spend her full day in shopping while Shilpa kept trying to listen to her words but often found her mind diverting towards Mr.Kapoor.. Muskaan notice the distant look on Shilpa's face and turns to Rahul who shrugs his shoulders while yawning.. She looks back at Shilpa and shakes her shoulder bringing her out of the dreamworld..
Muskaan : Shilpaa... Are u even listening...
Shilpa : Ohh .. Yea Muskaan.. That sounds fun..
Muskaan flashes a big smile while Rahul rolls his eyes and walks away speaking..
Rahul : Shilpa go and find someone else to talk before this old women bores u with her talks..
Muskaan turns back at notice him working out coolly...
Muskaan : Old women... I wont spare you today You IDIOT...!!
Atul : Muskaan... This is a hospital keep ur voice down..
Muskaan gives him a sheepish smile and turns to Shilpa who keeps staring at her locker..
Muskaan : Why are you staring at the locker.. Is it creepy...
Shilpa turns to Muskaan and looks away embarrassed..
Shilpa : No.. No I was just..
Muskaan : Forget it .. Ok i need to go and give a piece of mind to this so called Rahul Mallik before the duty starts.. Byee Shilpa..
Shilpa gives her a bye when she notice Anjali walk in with her gaze stick on her.. Instantly she looks away trying to hide her tension.. Anjali walks near Atul and speaks softly..
Anjali : What about today.. ? Still foul mood..
Atul looks at Shilpa and shakes his head..
Atul : Looks like that to me again..
Anjali shakes her head and moves toward Shilpa and place her hand on her shoulder.. Shilpa hesitantly turns to her trying to avoid looking at Anjali.. Atul starts to feel awkward and laughs nervously..
Atul : Umm I need to leave now.. Anjali i will meet u at General word ok..
Anjali gives him a understanding nod and looks back at Shilpa.. Shilpa looks at her with forced smile..
Shilpa : Uhh Goodmorning Anjali Mam..
Anjali : Shilpa i told u so many times call me Anjali.. Anyways is there something u want to share..
Shilpa close her eyes momentarily feeling desperate to share out her problems with Anjali.. But she knew it wouldnt be such a good idea for now..
Shilpa : No.. There is nothing Dr. Anjali..
Anjali : Are u unhappy working here.. ? Or is Armaan bothering u too much.. If soo..
Shilpa interrupts quickly...
Shilpa : No mam.. i mean Dr. Anjali.. I love working here and no issues with Dr. Mallik..
Anjali shakes her head still not satisfied with her answer.. But knowing it was good to let talk finish she walks back to her locker..
Anjali : Ok thats good.. Shilpa ur duty has changed again.. I just met Armaan on the way he told me to inform u to meet him in his office in 10 minutes..
Shilpa curse under her breath and puts on her coat and walks out of the locker room..

Shilpa keeps walking towards Armaan's office absentmindedly when suddenly she feels herself collide with someone.. This makes her loose her balance and Shilpa falls down while her back collides with the sharp corner of the bench making her wince in pain.. She looks up and notice Atul who kept staring at her in shock.. Shaking his head he quickly moves down and pulls her back on her legs with a sorry face..
Atul : Am so sorry Shilpa.. I was walking without looking ahead.. i just have been careful am sorry..
Shilpa gives him a smile shaking her head..
Shilpa : Dr. Atul.. Am fine.. even its my fault i should have kept looking ahead too..
Atul : Well i guess we both have learned a lesson for today.. Ok Shilpa am getting late i need to report on my duty.. Will meet u on break..
As Atul walks away the smiles fades away replacing to pain as she slowly touch her back feeling pain..
Shilpa : Damn why me always.. Surely there is a cut or scratch...
Shilpa quickly makes her way inside Armaan's office and notice it empty.. She looks outside and finds it empty.. Knowing he wasnt around she slowly closes the door and moves to the table taking away her dupatta.. She slowly reach back and pull down the zip trying to feel if there was any cut or scratch...
Armaan : Again back to miss Typical indian huh...
Shilpa turns back to meet his eyes horrified as she tries to cover her back which was exposed to him nicely...
Armaan : having problem with Zip.. Let me help..
Shilpa : NO THANX... I can do myself...
Armaan : You are in my office like this .. And Sadly u cant go out without getting my help...
Before she could protest she feels his cold fingers on her back sending back a chill down her spine...
With his gaze dark he makes her turn around while gazing down at her back.. He couldnt help but notice how perfect and glowing her skin was and it made him more eager to get close to her.. Slowly he lifts his finger and trace the length of her back making her gasp with surprise... Shilpa felt a chill run down her spine as her finger traced her back bringing out a new sensation through her body.. Shilpa close her eyes and grip the table hard trying to control her rising heartbeat when suddenly her eyes flung open as his cold lips makes contact on her skin making her gasp even louder.. Not knowing what it would lead to he close his eyes and starts to rub his lips on her back making his own heart go wild for a second.. He grips her waist hard when he feels her tremble under his touch.. Keeping aside the thought of her over attitude he moves back and starts to study every curve of her more closly.. Keeping on hand on her waist his other hand move on to the dress, he slowly starts to move it when he notice the wound on her back.. Shilpa feels him move away from her abruptly all of a sudden.. She keeps her eyes close trying to catch her breath , deep down in her heart feeling a disappointment... Cursing herself on her stupid thinking she turns to confront with him when she notice his face totally pale while his gaze was stick on her back intently.. For a second she might have got offended thinking he is crossing his limit but the ghost look on his face made her worried for a bit... Shilpa hesitantly looks at him and speak..
Shilpa : Dr Armaan.. what..
He interrupts with a tight voice..
Armaan : You have a cut on your back...
Shilpa moves her hand down on her back and feels the cut which was not much big but she knew it was bleeding..
Shilpa : It Ok Dr. Armaan.. Its just a small cut..
She notice him not paying any heed on her words... Instead he still keeps staring at her back and speaks vulnerably..
Armaan : You have a cut.. Its bleeding.. Dressing should be done now..
Before she could argue he moves away and takes the first aid box and roughly turns her around.. Shilpa was too much in daze to talk.. She didint knew what was happening.. She wondered why was he reacting like that seeing her wound.. She couldnt forget the pale look on his face she just saw.. Armaan slowly does the dressing and pulls up the zip.. Minutes pass without any words being exchanged.. Shilpa keeps waiting for him to speak but not getting any response she turns around to see his troubled gaze.. She couldnt help but wonder what was happening to him all of a sudden.. Before she could speak he takes her duppatta and hands it to her avoiding her gaze.. Shilpa puts on her duppatta and tries to take a seat when he speaks quickly in a tight voice..
Armaan : Dr.Shilpa.. you go and take a break.. Comeback after 15 minutes..
Shilpa looks at him with her eyes wide noting his words in her mind.. She couldnt believe that the arrogant guy was actually showing some good manners.. Shilpa gives a nod and walks out abruptly..
Shilpa : Ya .. Ok Sure..
As she leaves he slowly moves to his seat trying to control the shaky feeling inside him.. He looks at his trembling hands as his thoughts goes back to his past.. The bitter past which still kept haunting him..

Shilpa takes a seat on the bench while slowly thinking over what has just happened inside the cabin.. Today she saw a thing which she never saw before.. The vulnerable look on his face.. It was something new as she always saw the confidence and arrogance in his face everytime.. But today his behavior was weird making her more curious to know about it... Just then she feels a tap on her head she looks up to see Rahul who stood infront of her with a amused smile..
Rahul : Break so earlyy... ?
Shilpa : ohh umm Actually Dr.Armaan gave me 15 minutes break just now..
Rahul : Bro gave u a break.. So soon.. ? U must be joking..
She turns to Rahul who takes a seat beside her surprised..
Shilpa : I wish i was.. But even i am curious seeing his behavior today...
Rahul : Am all ears.. Explain me..
Shilpa hesitantly speaks about what just happened in the cabin... Intentionally she skips out the kiss part knowing he would surely start teasing if he hears about it.. As she finish she notice Rahul's expression grow serious...
Rahul : So... He so blood on ur back..
Shilpa : Yea .. He did Rahul..
Rahul takes a sigh and lean on the bench...
Rahul : Well if so he was the one who needed 15 minutes break..
Shilpa : Huh.. what u mean.. I didint get
Rahul : He is the one who needs a break to calm his mind.. To clear out haunting thoughts..
Shilpa : U want to tell me about it.. ? I am all ears...
Rahul looks at her hesitantly and speaks softly..
Rahul : Well u must remember i told u before our parents died car accident he was with them.. Luckily bro survived but he saw them lying dead with all blood... I guess he is still not able to come out of it...
Shilpa looks at him stunned feeling bad for both Rahul and Armaan.. It made her think how much they might have gone through since childhood..
Shilpa : I guess i understand everything now..
Rahul : Am glad you do Shilpa.. I know what Bro has gone through all these years .. He had taken up all responsibility and never back down from it.. I always respect him for that...
Shilpa shakes her head understandingly as she realizes his life was just somewhat same as hers..
Shilpa : Am very glad u told me Rahul.. I know it has been tough but am happy you guys made through it...
Rahul shakes his head with a smile and gets up...
Rahul : Well i need to go now.. I need to go for rounds will c u soon Shilpa. Bye..
Bidding her a bye Rahul walks away with his thoughts running back to Armaan.. He knew his bro was very much attached to their parents and still he is not able to forget the bad memories.. Just than a thought comes on his mind.. Why did Bro react like that towards Shilpa... With the thought a smile comes on his lips.. Surely this attraction was taking a step beyond now..

Shilpa lay down on her bed tiredly trying to get some sleep.. But she felt her thoughts run back to what happened inside the Cabin today.. The way his touch effected her made her curious about the new budding feelings in her heart.. she frowns with the thought.. The least thing she wanted was to fall in love with that man.. And then her thoughts goes back to Rahul's talks.. Surely they both have faced a tough life compared to her.. Atleast she had a dad.. But they didint have anyone to lean on after their parents died.. Shilpa felt bad for Armaan thinking what he might have gone through all those years.. With her thoughts stick on him she starts to drift on sleep when her phone rings waking her instantly... Shilpa gets up angrily but soon it replaces with the fear as she notice the caller.. Mr. Kapoor... With a trembling hand she takes the call placing in on her ear..
Mr.Kapoor : Ahh Shilpa.. Hope i havent disturbed ur beauty sleep..
Shilpa : No.. Not at all Mr. Kapoor.. But you calling at this time.. ?
After a long pause he speaks in a calm voice..
Mr.Kapoor : Well Shilpa.. Now that i have given you one month's time to pay my money back, I was thinking i should make a visit and see whats the progress..
Shilpa feels her heartbeat stop hearing his words..
Shilpa : But Mr.Kapoor...
Mr.Kapoor : I have just called to inform you that i will come to make you visit Tomorrow.. I hope you get what i mean..
Before she could say a word he cuts the call leaving behind Shilpa with a sleepless night... She couldnt help but wonder with fear of what he will do tomorrow when he meets her..



Armaan : WTH Man.. Did she just faint...
Rahul : Ohh yes bro she has fainted...
Atul : I think i know whats wrong with her..
Armaan : And what it is Atul... ?
Atul : I think she is pregnant...
Armaan and Rahul : WHAT... !!!

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The very next morning :

Shilpa slowly made her way inside the locker room aimlessly while her mind kept reeling back to Mr.Kapoor.. Whole night she spent wide awake staring at ceiling thinking about his words.. This time she felt anger in his voice which scared her as she thought about how their meeting would go.. As she woke up she felt her head throbbing with pain due to lack of sleep.. She did thought of skipping today's duty but thinking about the worse she had to face in coming future, she decided to go hospital determined.. What was she was gonna face in here anywhere... Shilpa kept walking inside with her thought far miles away while everyone passed curious looks on her..
Atul gave a strange look at her while Rahul looks at her confusedly..
Atul : Dont u think she looks really sick today..
Rahul : Yaa dude.. Didint even reply to Hi.. She looks like she is about to throw up..
Muskaan : Who is throwing up.. ??
Rahul gives a irritating look at Muskaan while Atul points to Shilpa's direction..
Rahul : I am...
Muskaan : Huh...??
Rahul : Yes dont you know.. I am about to throw you out of Sanjeevani..
Muskaan : So called Rahul Mallik... !! You...
Atul interrupts their talk instantly...
Atul : Muskaan forget about him.. Its Shilpa.. looks like she is in a bad condition today..
Muskaan at once gets silent and makes her way towards Shilpa who keeps staring at the locker with a pale face... She gets a close look on her face and gasp loudly which makes Shilpa come out of her dreamworld..
Muskaan : Shilpa.. Are you fine.. ? You look...
Shilpa opens her locker gathering her things..
Shilpa : I am fine Muskaan.. Just.. little tired..
Muskaan : But.. You should see your face.. You look so sick.. Dont u think you should take a break..
Shilpa turns around insisting..
Shilpa : Am fine Muskaan... Just couldnt sleep well last night.. I have to go now. Bye
Before she could utter a word Shilpa leaves the locker room hurriedly.. Muskaan walks back to Atul and Rahul and unknowingly place her hand on Rahul's shoulder while staring outside...
Muskaan : Dont u guyz think She is having some serious problem..
Muskaan looks at Rahul looking at her in a strange manner.. And then she notice her hand on his shoulder, Muskaan instantly take it away clearing her throat... Rahul looks away feeling a sudden awkwardness between them.. But luckily Atul speaks breaking the tensed atmosphere..
Atul : I agree Muskaan.. She looks so pale... I wish she would share with us...
Rahul : Even i wish the same Atul.. I also do..

Armaan keeps reading his file when he notice Shilpa taking a seat infront of him silently.. For a moment he starts to feel awkward remembering the way he behaved with her yesterday... The panic that came through him when he saw blood.. It reminded him of the day ... Armaan close his eyes painfully blocking away the memories of the horrible day... But there was onething he still couldnt figure out.. Why was he getting so much attached with her.. Her behavior irritated him to core everytime.. Still there was something unique about her which connected her with him everytime.. This attraction was leading to something more deep , he realized that by now... Blocking away the thoughts he look back at Shilpa who keeps staring at the floor blankly... He keeps waiting patiently for sometime but she didint budge from her seat... Getting impatient Armaan speaks flatly...
Armaan : Dr. Shilpa...
She didint bother to look up which made him more impatient.. Was she ignoring him or she was deaf to hear his voice.. Armaan leans at her and snaps his finger infront of her eyes..
Armaan : Dr. Shilpa... come back to the world..
Shilpa gasps getting back to reality and looks at him leaning towards her... Armaan notice her pale face and starts to feel a uneasiness rising in his heart.. He notice the vulnerable look on her face which makes him curious about her sullen look.. Clearing his throat he moves back to his sit and speaks in a controlled voice..
Armaan : Dr. Shilpa when you are with me here working i want you to give full concentration on the work.. Do u get what i mean..
She looks at him blankly and nods her head quietly.. Armaan raise his eyebrow surprised with her changed behavior.. Curiosity starts to flow in him at once..
After several minutes he looks at her from the corner of his eyes and notice Shilpa trying to concentrate in the work... He couldnt help but notice the worry and disturbance in her eyes.. Unknowingly he felt a desire run in his heart to take away all the pain from her... Armaan shakes his head mentally cursing himself for his own thinking.. Was he becoming a sick lover boy.. NO way.. That was the last thing he wished to be anyways..
After several time he looks back at Shilpa , handing her some papers...
Armaan : Shilpa scan them and bind all the papers for me plzz..
Shilpa nods taking the papers with her , silently make her way out of the cabin... Armaan keeps staring at her back with a frown noticing the sudden change in behavior.. He didint knew why but he badly wanted to know whats the reason behind her troubled look...

Shilpa keeps scanning the papers when she feels her phone vibrate in her coat... Slowly she takes out and opens the Message.. She gasps in fear as she read it slowly.. " Will be meeting you soon Shilpa.. Hope you will be ready... " - Mr.Kapoor ..
Shilpa gets down on her knees hugging herself trying to calm her shaking body... She tried her best to control her thudding heart but her fear kept rising as she thought more about his MSG.. Tears formed in her eyes as she frustratedly thought of a way to escape this burden.. But How.. There wasnt a solution she could think of right now.. Getting into the corner of the room Shilpa starts to cry helplessly not knowing what to do...

Armaan irritatedly walks into the office work room of the hospital and looks around for Shilpa.. He notice the papers placed on the scan machine , Shaking his head he proceeds to collect them when he hears her cry softly..
Frowning he starts to look around when he notice Shilpa sitting on the corner of the room , her face buried in her hands.. For a moment he stands still battling to move near her or not.. Her sobs were not even stopping.. Giving up he walks towards her and takes a seat beside her while hesitantly touching her shoulder.. As Shilpa feels someone touch her she back down to the wall in fear... Armaan looks at her baffled seeing the fear and pain in her face... As Shilpa notice Armaan beside her she moves hugging him tightly desperate , in need for some security in his arms.. For a second he set motionless as he felt her soft body with his arms.. A unique sensation flowed in his body as he felt her body pressed against his.. He moves his hand on her back uncertainly not knowing how to console her.. Never in his life he consoled anyone or needed anyone's help like that.. As he felt her hug him tight while her body shaking Armaan starts to get worried...
Armaan : Shilpa... Are you.. Are you fine.. Whats wrong..
She keeps crying without answering his questions.. He tries his best to console her somehow which makes her calm.. Shilpa realize the way she held him.. Instantly she loose her hold and clears her face while Armaan looks at her strangely.. Shilpa gets up avoiding his gaze..
Shilpa : Uhh Sorry.. I will take the papers to the cabin now..
Armaan stares at her while she collects the papers and move out of the room quickly.. He waits for sometime and gets up when suddenly he notice her phone lying near the scan machine.. He picks it up when he notice the MSG on the phone... " Will be meeting you soon Shilpa.. Hope you will be ready... " - Mr.Kapoor
He frowns as he reads the name twice.. Who was this Mr. Kapoor.. Just than he recalls the way Shilpa cried.. Surely this guy was somehow related to this matter..

As Shilpa walks into the Cafeteria noticing the gang sitting talking happily.. As everyone notice Shilpa they glance at her worriedly... Shilpa walks towards them weakly when Anjali gets up from her seat moving near her..
Anjali : Oh My god shilpa... look at you.. You look Horrible..
Shilpa tries to give a smile..
Shilpa : Am i... ?
Muskaan : Yes you are.. I really think you should get a break..
Armaan : That she is getting for sure..
All gaze turns back to Armaan who walks inside the Cafeteria... Rahul nudges Atul giving a wink while Anjali smiles listening to his comment..
Armaan ignores them and moves to Shilpa who keeps avoiding his gaze.. He takes her phone handing it to her..
Armaan : You Phone Dr. Shilpa.. I guess you forgot it in the Scan room..
Shilpa's eyes grows wide as she notice her phone.. It brings back the words of Mr.Kapoor in her mind which makes her tremble in fear again.. Shilpa grips the near by chair feeling dizziness overpowering her in mere second.. She feels everything around her go black and...
Armaan looks at her baffled seeing her faint infront of his eyes... He keeps staring at her body shocked when everyone gathers around him talking...
Armaan looks at Rahul and Atul who stood beside him...
Armaan : WTH Man.. Did she just faint...
Rahul : Ohh yes bro she has fainted...
Atul stares at Shilpa for a second and speak
Atul : I think i know whats wrong with her..
Armaan : And what it is Atul... ?
Atul : I think she is pregnant...
Armaan and Rahul : WHAT... !!!
Anjali : Oh come on Atul you cant be serious..
Armaan : Oh yes when did u become a gynecologist .. I thought Anjali was known for that..
Atul looks away embrassed while Rahul tries to suppress his laugh..
Atul : But see She fainted right.. Soo i thought..
Muskaan : But every fainting lady cant be pregnant right..
Armaan looks around irritated when he notice everyone buxy arguing.. He looks down at Shilpa who lay between everyone while others were buxy in their own talks.. Shaking his head he picks Shilpa in his arms and walks away from them leaving everyone in daze...
Walking out of the cafeteria he shouts loud..
Armaan : Anjie come with me..
Anjali nods and looks back at the gang who stood in daze..
Rahul : Woah.. Now that was Hot...
Muskaan : What Hot.. I cant believe he took her in his arms..
Atul looks at them and speaks quietly...
Atul : Guyzz.. I think thats his Child..
Anjali, Rahul and Muskaan : Atul... !!!!!
Atul : Umm Nothing ... Anjali go fast and do her checkup..

Anjali walks inside the room and starts to check Shilpa's when he notice Atul and Armaan standing beside him looking at Shilpa curiously... Anjali looks at them with a smile folding her arms..
Anjali : You both dont expect me to start checkup of her in presence of you two right.. ?
Armaan and Atul looks away embarrassed... Armaan quickly walks out while Atul runs catching up with him..
After few minutes Anjali walks out closing the door.. Armaan moves to her instantly..
Armaan : Anjali what happened.. is she fine.. ?
Anjali looks at him with a amused smile..
Anjali : Why are you soo worried...
Armaan looks at her flushed..
Armaan : Ohh.. Nothing like that.. Well i was just curious..
Atul puts a hand on his shoulder
Atul : Armaan dont worry thats not your child..
Armaan : WHAT... !!
Rahul and Muskaan cracks up hearing Atul's words but soon stops as they notice Armaan glaring at them..
Anjali : Atul.. SHE IS NOT PREGNANT... !!
Atul : Ohh Armaan then you are saved..
Armaan : When was i stuck.. ? I didint even touch her..
Anjali : Rahul and Muskaan.. Go back to Duty.. Armaan let me Handle Atul.. You go and check on Shilpa..
Armaan shakes his head and walks inside the room.. As he moves near her he notice the vulnerable look on her face... He slowly moves his hand brushing off the strands of her hair coming on her face.. Just then he notice Shilpa opening her eyes slowly and staring back at him.. For a second he thinks to move away from her but the way she held his gaze made him stare back at her.. Before he could know what was happening he feels her hands drawing on the back of his neck pulling him his lips down on hers.. As she kissed him softly he couldnt help but hold her neck responding back to her in soft kiss.. Today she was the one leading to the kiss and he felt a unknown happiness form in his heart.. Suddenly Shilpa comes out of her dizzy state and moves up abruptly breaking the kiss.. Armaan felt a disappointment form as her soft lips left his , he straitens up and look at her face all white and pale.. As she starts to lie down Armaan pulls back her in sitting position making her moan tiredly..
Shilpa : Let me sleep...
Armaan : NO .. You first listen to me..
Shilpa : I dont want to..
Armaan : you Have to..
Shilpa : I am tired...
She starts to lie down again when he grabs her making her sit again..
Shilpa : WHAT NOW...!!
Armaan holds her gaze and speaks in a confident voice
Armaan : Soo Shall we talk about Mr. Kapoor... ?


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Shilpa walks inside her house to see Armaan shaking hands with Mr. Kapoor
Armaan : So.. I guess we are done here..
Mr.Kapoor : Oh yes Mr.Mallik.. The deal is complete and done..

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Shilpa grabs his arms making him face her...
Shilpa : I CANT BELIEVE YOU DID THAT.. !!
Armaan : What... I just paid off the money whats the big deal.. ?
Shilpa : What do you think Dr. Armaan Mallik.. You think i will Sleep with you as in returning you favor..
Armaan looks at her baffled but soon a smirk appears on his lips..
Armaan : Well...

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