* 1 Month later *

LEERA POV

"Damnn... finally the exams are over" Aria muttered happily letting out a big sigh over the phone.

It's been 1 month and finally we are done with our finals.. finally all the stress is out of my head.

"Yeahh... by the way how about me you and Levi go out somewhere? Like a trip?? These days we all were so stressed and we need to relax after our exams.. right? What do you say?" I suggested

"Sounds fun... let's discuss about that together when we meet... ahhhh" Aria said letting out a yawn which I could clearly hear over the phone.

"Okayy... Tell about this to Levi too"

"Alright" she responded almost sleepy

"Goodnight Aria.. you sound sleepy. Talk to you later" I muttered with a smile

"Hmm.. goodnight" saying that she hanged up.

Things are quite well between me and Aria now. But still not exactly like before. The gap between us is totally noticeable but still we are trying to omit this distance.. or maybe I should say I'm trying. Still it's nothing like she's ignoring me or trying to avoid me but it's true she isn't applying the same effort as me to get back like before. So that we can be just like before again. But I didn't care much about it as long as I can I'll try my best to make and keep things between us the best.

I grabbed a book and read until I felt contented, free from every stress. After prolly an hour or two I went to bed as sleep engrossed me.

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My sleep broke at almost 11.40 AM only because of my phone ringing just beside my ear. I picked up my phone trying to adjust with the light and letting out a big yawn.

I watched the dialer ID. It was my professor. Why is he calling me this early? Wait this ain't early though but I'm still so sleepy.

I composed myself before answering the call. "Good morning sir" I murmured my voice still kinda sounded sleepy probably. "Good morning! Leera, I have some words with you. So you need to come by 1.00 PM in the university" He stated "Okay sir. I'll be right there" I uttered without any idea why am I called to go to university and what kind of words would sir prolly have with me.

I got up from bed as I can't sleep more anyway as I need to go to university too. I made breakfast for myself and Mayra which were just bread and jam. Then we ate together while gossiping. After that I took a shower and got ready for going out.

After finishing the work at university I have to go to my shift at the library as i guess it would be time for it already.

When I reached at the university I searched for my professor everywhere and finally found him. "Sir, you called me to come" I told him as if he didn't know. "Leera, the principal wants to talk to you" He said "About what?" I asked confused

"Why did you refuse to apply for internship in Azel hospital? You know it's the best one. It's such a great opportunity for you. As you are one of the brightest student we want the best for you" Then finally I understood why he called me here. Few days before I refused to do intership in the Azel hospital which belongs to the great Azezal fucking Pavano. This offer was really awesome and rare. People hardly get this kinda opportunity to do intership there or even work there. But I slightly rejected the offer. Only because of him.

"Sir, honestly I have no interest for doing intership there. There are lot of more good options too" I said lowly

"Leera you are not understanding! This is a really great opportunity that everybody doesn't get. You are getting it cause you deserve, dear. Atfirst we thought they were supposed to take extra exams for that and choose students. We thought they would take some students atleast but they are taking quite less. Even after that you are selected as you are the best and brightest student of this batch. And the owner of the hospital is also the trustee of our university as you probably know. This would be the best" He muttered in one go.

"Hmm.. sir, I... " I didn't know what to tell him or how to put this down. He really wanted me to join there. But I couldn't.. I just can't do that and I don't even know how to refuse him or even make him understand my complications.

"Don't think much Leera. You need to understand what's the best for you. The principal wants to talk to you. Go visit him" He said in a strict voice this time "Sir... Is it mendatory?" My face turned into a pleading one. "Yes goo" He affirmed. I was confused about everything now. The fuck should I do? I never thought this would turn into this. But anyhow I have to get over with it. I don't want to get engaged into anywhere which is related to him! No wayyy...!

I made my way towards the principal's cabin uncertainly not knowing what to do else.

I knocked at the door when I finally reached there "May I come in sir" "Come in" Came out his loud voice after a few knocks. "Good afternoon sir" I murmured with a humble tone coming inside "Good afternoon. Have your seat" He muttered and I obeyed taking my seat infront of him.

"So Leera, Professor John informed me that you refused to do intership in the Azel hospital. May I know the reason behind your refusal for such a great opportunity?" He uttered. "Yes, sir. I refused to do intership there. I have some personal issues for that actually and I also have personal preference where I want to do intership" I muttered trying to sound formal, looking down.

"Leera, it's a huge opportunity! Everybody doesn't get this chance. You are one of the brightest students of the campus. How can you let this chance go like this?" He grunted. I stayed muted for a few seconds not knowing what to say. "Mr. Azezal Pavano is the owner of that hospital if you don't know. He is also the trustee of our campus. It's a huge respect and honour for us that our student is offered for intership there. Azel hospital doesn't appoint interns that much, it rarely happens. You know it's the best hospital here. And you can't break the honour he's giving us by this" He grumbled but his tone still kinda gentle.

"I understand, sir. But I'm really sorry that i can't do this. I can do this intership anywhere, in any hospital. And it's not like if I do intership in other hospitals I won't learn. The learning process is same everywhere and I will do my best. But I have my own personal complications and difficulty. I hope you understand sir" I affirmed in a gentle voice trying my best to make him understand that I can't work there.

He took his time to think then again glared at me. "Leera, think about it for the last time. If you don't want I won't force but take your time and think. When you are sure inform you. You may leave now" He asserted "Okay sir. Thankyou for your time" I murmured getting up. Finally gulping down the lump of nervousness as I came out from there.

When it was over I watched the time and it was almost time for my shift at the library. So, I straightly went to the library from there.

I was arranging the books when suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned back holding piles of books in my hand that I'm supposed to be putting and arranging on the shelves. I glanced over the books at the person.

"Someone seems busy" He murmured with a grin. "Yeah I'm busy" I muttered and again turned back for arranging the books again. "Ma'am if I can get some of your time" He said lightly leaning against the book shelf beside me as I kept arranging books. "What are you doing here, Levi?" I said still focusing on my work. "Came to meet you" "This is my work place.. not a meeting place as I told you before"

"Yeah that's why, I'm here to buy and read books too Panda" He grinned "What kind of books?" I queried "Hmm.. Books about Pandas" He stated and I gave him a glance. Couldn't hide my smile. "Why pandas??" I asked as I again engaged myself with arranging books. "I love pandas you know. And I think I need to know more about pandas. Lately a panda is kinda ignoring me and I don't think I did anything wrong. Maybe I don't understand pandas. So I thought reading books may help gaining knowledge about that matter" He exhaled

"Oohh sad.. being ignored is tough I guess as you are already being dragged to read books for that. I wonder why a panda is ignoring you" I uttered trying to control my laughter "That panda is cute though but sometimes I don't know what happens to her and she suddenly starts ignoring me. Life is so mysterious" He said with a dramatic sigh

"Enough of your drama. Now let me work" I uttered. "How can you be like this? You are literally ignoring me so I came here just to meet you and you are being like this? Don't call me or even try to talk to me later then" He folded his hands on his chest raising his eyebrow.

"When did I ignore you.. huh? You know I was busy with work and all. And the exams just finished anyway so I wanted to give myself some time alone" I muttered honestly. "Hmm.. Is it so??" He scanned my face like he can tell everything just by looking at me. "Levi, let me finish my work first. I have a lot of things to do. If you want to wait you can wait but I will need time till I finish I guess" I uttered. "Okay I'll wait panda. By the way tell me where will I get books about pandas??" He teased again.

"Shut upp!" I muttered as a smile creeped on my face followed my his small laughter. "Go and sit. Maybe read some books and wait. I'll finish my work as soon as I can. Then I'll be able to give you my attention" I murmured, finally finished arranging the books of one shelf. "As you say cupcake" saying that he grabbed a book after looking around and took a seat. He winked at me and then started going through the book. I smiled at his pretence and again focused on my work.

After almost an hour I was done with my shift. I glared at his direction. His head down above the book on the table and his eyes closed. He drifted into sleep while waiting for me.

I went to him and tapped on his shoulder softly. "Levi, get up" I murmured followed by his low grunt. He slowly opened his eyes and stared at me with those sleepy eyes. "You're done??" He asked with a small yawn. "Yes done. Let's go somewhere" He gave me a smile as I dragged him up.

When we finally got inside his car he asked "Where do you want to go??" "Our usual park I guess. What do you say?" "As you say, Panda" He murmured and started the car.

We had icecreams and some other light snacks there. We talked and laughed. I always felt good whenever I'm with him. He always made me happy and enlightened me with joy. As always I wondered what would I have done if I didn't had him in my life.

Finally after spending a delightful and marvelous time together we are heading back to my home as he is dropping me at my home.

"Thanks for today, Levi. See youuuu" I muttered coming out of the car. "Okay panda. Call me when you miss me. I'm honoured to have your precious time today" He chuckled "Yeah sure" I giggled and watched him as he drived away. It was certainly a great day! I was so happy as I took the elevator and came up.

I rang the bell a few times but nobody responded. What is Mayra doing I thought. She is supposed to be here though.

"Ohh yes, I have keys with me too. My dumbass" I murmured to myself and searched my bag for the keys. I found it and unlocked the main door with it.

"Mayra" I called her name loud enough for her to hear as I got inside. Everything was so dark. Isn't she here? Why is all the lights turned off.. I thought. Although where can she go at this hour? She was supposed to be at home the whole day today.

I turned on the light of the living room and was just about to head towards my room when my eyes fell on the sofa... certainly the person sitting on it with a cold posture. I was just about to scream and jump when I suddenly saw a person here. Most unexpected but I gulped down my fear as I watched him with astonishing eyes.

His eyes were fixed on me the whole time. I stared at him blankly and most precariously as he glared back at me. I sensed his dark aura already radiating from him. Why is he here? What does he want this time? If I ever had an idea he would be waiting for me at my own house I won't have that dareness in me to come back here. I urged myself to stay firm instead of turning over my heels and running away from here.

The next second my eyes grew bigger as I saw him taking out a thing from his blazer which was nothing else than a gun. Fuck gun!? Then he placed it on the tea table which was just infront of him. His eyes glared me relentlessly. My whole body shocked and my mind astonished as my eyes drifted to the gun which was on the table. I stopped breathing for a while. He kept staring at me as I blankly kept staring at the gun.

Then again a thought hit me up. Is it what am I thinking? My own thought feared me. "W..Where is M..Mayra?" These words left my mouth hesitantly but I knew I didn't want the answer if it was what am I thinking. Nooo it can't happen!

I glanced at him with pure fear that was growing inside me at the thought he would do something like that but still there was a slight hope he won't. Why would he?? What could she probably do to him that pull this stan!?

I tried again as I became impatient at his silence "Aze..zal, Where is M..Mayra!?" My voice unknowing louder than before but I knew I'm afraid to even hear him speak the next words.

All my hopes broke and my eyes almost teared up as I saw that pestered smirk that formed on his face.

I couldn't think straight about anything. Did he actually k..kill Mayra? This thought frightened me more than anything else. My eyes teared up but I didn't know how to form words nor couldn't move a bit. I was entirely shocked and it was like every neuron of my brain stopped working.

I thought it was indeed a great day until I had to face him today once again. Who knew he would be waiting to blemish my day?? Even more at my own house...........

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Here's the update! Hope it was a nice one.

Hey dears!! I won't be able to update for a while as my exams are just at the door. I'm still quite busy but I updated cause I was feeling bad to make you guys wait this long! But honestly sorry it would take some time probably more than a week until the next update. But I'll try to do it as fast as I can.

Wish me luck for the exams. I'll be back soon ♡ Have a great day!!!

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