Mahir came out of the gym all covered in sweat.

He saw his mother arranging the table and smiled naughtily as he moved towards her.

He hugged her from behind and said in an overly sweet voice.

"I love you mumma."

"Mahir! Gandi harkatein! Naha kar aa."

(Bad manners. Go and bath.)

His mother said and pushed him away. He pretended to be hurt and said.

"Aise toh mat karo. Mehnat ka paseena hai."

(Don't do this. This is hard work.)

"Jaa rha hai ya lagau ek."

(Are you going or want a slap.)

His mother showed him her palm and he chuckled.

"Jaa rha hu."

(I am going.)

He sauntered away to his room.

He came out after taking a bath and wore his clothes. 

He was standing in front of the mirror and setting in hair when his thoughts went to the previous day.

A smile formed on his face thinking about her. Nyra Singhania. He didn't know what was so special about her.

He just knew that he felt a strange pull towards her. Maybe it was just attraction but he would love to get to know her more.

His smile wavered as he remembered what had happened in the evening.

He told Naksh about Samaira and Nyra. Naksh was not very pleased knowing about them.

The way he talked one thing was sure, he was planning to do something stupid.

Mahir just prayed that he doesn't do something he himself regrets in future or something that would hurt or affect the girls negatively.

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It had been a week since he first met Nyra and she was constantly on his mind.

He wanted to meet her again but couldn't find any excuse to.

Last night he was scrolling down his Instagram when he stumbled across her id.

He sent her a request which was accepted within a few minutes. He was conflicted whether he should message her or not and at last decided against it lest she thinks of him as a stalker and blocks him.

He was getting restless now. He didn't know why felt the need to see her and this was annoying him.

'Chal! Let's go and see her.'

'What!? Abhi?'

'Haan. You want to see her right?'

'Haan but aise kaise. Thapad mar kar bhaga dia toh?'

'Tsk! Tu toh fattu nikla re! Kya faayda tere businessman hone ka agar kisi ko convince bhi nhi kr skta toh.'

'Fine! Let's go.'

Mahir took his car keys and started driving to her office.

He reached her office and looked at the building. He had left his home with full courage but now it seemed like a hasty decision.

What would he say to her?

Taking a deep breath he went inside. The receptionist greeted him with a smile and he asked for Nyra.

She showed him the way and he went to her cabin.

He knocked and entered when he received the permission. He saw a man of around his father's age sitting with her on the sofa and seemed like they were laughing at something.

Nyra was surprised to see Mahir there but composed herself and gave a polite smile.

"Good morning Mr. Mahir. Please have a seat."

He nodded and sat in front of them. Sahil examined him from head to toe.

"Hello Sir. Mahir Khurana."

He introduced himself and forwarded his hand. Sahil shook his hand and gave his introduction.

"Sahil Singhania. Nyra's father."

Mahir gulped and nodded. He just prayed that Sahil would not come to know about his thoughts for his daughter else he would be dead. But judging by the looks he was giving Mahir it seemed like he had guessed it already.

'Obviously. Tu aise aankhen phaad phaad ke dekhega usse toh koi andha bhi pehchaan lega.'

'I can't help it. She looks so cute.'

'Yeah! And her father looks scary.'

"Tum Rehaan Khurana ke bete ho right?"

(You are Rehan Khurana's son right?)

Mahir nodded and Sahil gave him the most fake smile he could. Nyra's eyes widened at the newfound information.

So this was the reason her father was behaving like this. She couldn't forget the incident when her mother had told them how his father disliked the man because he had hit on Pranati once.

If you guys don't remember what i am talking about please refer to Chapter 26 of First Love

Nyra tried to control her laughter seeing her father's expressions. Sahil received Pranati's call and left from there mumbling something along the lines.

'Baap meri biwi par line maar raha tha aur lagta hai beta meri bachi ke peeche pad gaya hai.'

Nyra kept a hand over her mouth to control the laugh from escaping.

She composed herself when she saw Mahir looking at her. Clearing her throat she asked.

"Aap yaha bina inform kiye? Kuch kaam tha?"

(You here without informing? Had some work?)

'Kya bolu?'

"Umm haan. Nhi. I mean i thought ki agar tumhe koi help ya advise chahiye toh i can you know i mean-"

(Yes. No. I mean i thought if you needed some advise or help than i can you know-)

He stuttered badly and cursed himself in his mind.

'What the fuck is wrong with you Mahir? Itna kyu darr rha hai?'

"Thank you so much but i don't need anymore help. Aapne hamari pehle hi bhut help krdi. Aur waise bhi we are still rivals."

(You helped us a lot.)

She said with the most polite smile. Mahir kept looking at her and she cleared her throat again.

"Umm-Mr. Khurana?"

He hummed still looking at her. She waved her hand in front of him and he broke out of his dreams and said without thinking.

"Let's be friends."

'Tu pitega beta.'

Nyra was taken aback for a moment but plastered the most fake smile she could and said.

"With all due respect Mr. Khurana. Thank you very much for your help. But just because aapne hamari help kari doesn't mean that should be friends."

(Just because you helped me-)

'Kuch kar Mahir. Aise toh ye offend ho jaayegi.'

"I didn't mean that."

"I know very well what you meant. Aap jaise bhut se businessmen dekhe hai maine Mr. Khurana. Field mai naye aaye logo ka faayeda bhut achhe se uthana aata hai na aaplogo ko. But ek baat sun lijiye meri aap. You can't fool me so easily."

(I have seen a lot of businessmen like you. You know very well how to exploit people new in the field. But listen to me very clear.)

Nyra stood up and looked at him trying to intimidate him. 

Mahir smiled at her attempt. She looked more beautiful with red cheeks.

'Fiesty! I like it.'

He knew it was time to bring out the businessman Mahir who could win anything with his smooth talks.

"Relax! Meri aisi koi intention nhi hai. Baitho aaram se pehle."

(I don't have any such intentions. Sit down first.)

Nyra glared at him but sat down nonetheless.

"Meri aisi koi intention nhi hai jaisi tum soch rhi ho. I just want to be friends with you."

(I don't have such intention that you are thinking.)

He said very confidently.
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