RishBala FF~A Heart's Obsession~ - Page 6

RK was in his room relaxing on his office chair, lost in his thoughts. 'The girl is innocent.' He thought smirking to himself, playing with the glass orb on top of his desk. He was amused how easily she trusted him. Then again she would have a better fate with him, rather than some bunch of goons. He clenched his fist with disgust. 'NO! I would not let anyone come near her. I hate her, but only I'm allowed to punish her.' His face was full of loathsome.

"I hate you Madhubala. I have not yet forgotten what you did, and you have no idea what's in store for you. Just wait.. you will pay on time." He said his voice husky, and full of venom.

Just then his mobile started buzzing. He answered annoyed, seeing who dared disturb his train of thoughts.

"Yes Bhatia? Why disturb so early in the morning?" He said in a bored tone, spinning the glass orb on his desk.

"Aaa puthar! Were you able to succeed my request?"

RK rolled his eyes. "When was RK not successful?"

"Of course. So where is she now?"

"Doesn't matter. Not a cat would find her! Now if you don't mind, I have work to do." Rishabh hung the phone before Bhatia could say anything.

*****

Madhubala was in her given room, and was thinking over and over of the bizarre situation she was in. She still cannot believe if it was real or not. She hesitantly reached for the telephone on the bed-side table and dialled her mother's number.

"Ma?"

"MADHU? Where on earth are you? Trishna called me early morning saying you have locked the door-"

"Maa it was an emergency. I had to hurry. It was important business by Ramona."

"And you left the door locked, leaving your mobile behind? How many times did we try to call you? Why couldn't you tell anyone before you leave? You've never done this before."

"I'm sorry ma-"

"Where are you now? I came home all the way from hospital worried sick about you."

"Silvassa... Ramona wanted few of us to meet this manufacturer. Which is why Maa I had to go very early. I didn't want to disturb anyone so early in the morning. Everyone was sleeping."

"Silvassa? Madhu! You should have told me. We were so worried. When will you be back?"

"I'll be back soon, Maa. I'll let you know ok? Now don't worry about me. I'm not a kid anymore."

"Madhu.. you are still my little girl. How can I not worry?"

Madhu smiles, her eyes glistening. "I miss you already."

Padmini smiled, having no clue as to what was actually going inside her daughter's head. "Don't do this again, Madhu. Just call me if there's anything. Now I have to get back to hospital. Roma has to go for work now. I'll call this number."

"Don't- I'll call you if there's anything."

Padmini sighed. "This is why you shouldn't have left your phone."

"Ok, ok Maa! You are getting late now. Will talk to you later!"

"Hmm ok. Call me soon. May Bappa protect my Madhu."

"You too Maa. Take care." Madhu was trying her best to supress the tears that were about to fall from her eyes. She needed to be strong. At least for her mother.

Madhu needed to distract herself for a while. She went near her window. The garden outside was too beautiful, it was meant for relaxing. Suddenly, she badly wanted to explore the beauty outside. She hesitantly walked out of her room, praying in all hopes that RK would not pop out of nowhere. She reached her destination without running into the beast of a man who owned the beautiful house. The garden was huge. Suddenly, she felt like Alice in Wonderland.

The fresh wind from the trees surrounding this place refreshed her whole being. The sweet scent of the numerous flowers in the garden increased her spirit. She took the pebble path which led to the gazebo. She took a seat on one of the garden chairs placed inside the gazebo, and started enjoying the beautiful view of the garden. She realised how massive the grounds were. One could get lost if they didn't know the place well. She wondered how often RK came here.

'Rk.' Thinking of him gave her a headache. Yet she couldn't help herself. She didn't know what to make out of the things he told this morning. She hated him. That was for sure. She still had not forgotten the humiliation he brought her family by making a scandal about the both of them. She cringed, thinking about it. The headlines of her being RK's Laila flashed through her mind. 'I hate him.' She thought her face red from shame and disgust. Her good name was ruined, and no decent man would ever marry a girl with a tarnished name. This brought a lump to her throat. She would never have the beautiful family-life every girl dreamt of.

She didn't love Mukund Dixit. He was not even her type, but he was a good friend to her. In fact he was a nice guy. She didn't care about their engagement being broke off, but the insults his mother threw at her family still rang in her ears. Then she got a sudden flashback of Mallik collapsing, clutching his chest. She wiped the tears that ran down her cheeks, unknown to her. She blamed herself for Mallik's condition. It stung her heart that she caused Mallik all that pain.

She was furious with Bhatia for creating this unnecessary trouble for her. She needed to find from RK when she can leave. She moved out of the gazebo and started wandering in the beautiful grounds which was like a maze. At this point she didn't care if she got lost.

*****

RK was on the patio enjoying the fresh air, while going through some of his business files. He was not only a superstar, but a business tycoon. He owned a seven star hotel in Mumbai and several others worldwide. Madhubala was wandering through the gardens when she passed where Rishabh was. RK's gaze followed her retreating figure. He sneered.

"Madhubala.." He called out to her.

Madhu almost froze. Her escape plan was ruined and she cursed herself for daring to wander in his territory. She turned back and looked at him with a questioning look on her face.

"Why don't you grace your presence with me? We need to talk. " He said sarcastically. She looked hesitant.

"I don't bite you know. At least not always." He smirked.

Madhubala was embarrassed. She was feeling very uncomfortable, but she was trying her best to hide it. She went to the patio and took a seat as far from him as possible.

"Wow that was too close. Anyway.." RK put aside his files and poured two glasses of orange juice and offered her one, sitting next to her.

"There's no need to hang-back. I haven't poisoned this."

Madhu looked at him irritated, and took the glass from him. Anyway she was tired wandering around the gardens half of the day.

"That's much better. I see you are already trying to get to know my place, strolling in my grounds. How do you like it here so far?" he asked amused.

Madhubala didn't know how to answer. She liked the place, but despised the owner. That was enough for her to despise the place, even if it was a beautiful paradise.

"What did you want to talk?" Madhubala asked so she could leave his presence soon.

Rishabh looked at her earnestly, it gave her chills. "I have a question for you."

"What is it?" She asked unsure, because of his sudden mood change.

"Marry me?"

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A Heart's Obsession - Chapter 5