The revelation twisted a knife in my heart, igniting a fury I didn't know I possessed.

I knew that Arihant and I were drifting apart but didn't think he would humiliate me like this, especially with that one girl whom I had hated from the being of my soul.

I was engrossed in my thoughts when the guy came behind and spoke in my ear.

"Hey beautiful want to join me on the dance floor"That idiot says.

"Get lost idiot," I said with a fury that if he insisted on pursuing me again I would have punched his pretty ugly face.

Unable to process I passed Kai and Niel and bolted from the bar where we were standing, a bit of moisture blurring my vision. I stumbled through the crowd, desperate to escape the suffocating atmosphere of the club. The neon lights outside seemed to mock her pain as she burst through the door, the cool night air hitting her like a slap.

How could he do this to me? I thought we were drifting apart but doing something like this? How could you, Arihant? How could he cheat on me especially with that bitch? I said while muttering to myself. But then I  noticed a headlight speeding toward me. With a horrified scream, I froze in the middle of the street, my heart pounding in my chest.

Just as I braced myself for impact, a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me back with a force that nearly knocked the breath out of me. I get collided with a firm chest, my heart pounding from the close call. Blinking away tears, I looked up to thank him but the words caught in my throat.

'Damn he is hot V ' My mind mocked me and hell yes he is.
His hair was dark and slightly tousled as if he had just run his fingers through it, giving him a casual, effortlessly stylish look. It fell perfectly into place, the kind of messy that takes effort to achieve. His cheekbones were high and prominent, accentuating his strong, masculine features. There was a slight curve to his lips, a hint of a smile that suggested confidence and a touch of playfulness.

He wore a suit that hugged his broad shoulders and muscular arms, emphasizing his athletic build. Underneath, a simple white shirt hinted at a well-toned physique. The scent of his cologne was subtle but intoxicating, a mix of woodsy and fresh notes that made me feel dizzy with attraction.

As I  stood there, pressed against his chest, I couldn't help but notice how warm and safe I felt in his embrace.
My mind raced with a million thoughts—who was he? How had he appeared just in time to save me? And more importantly, how could someone be so strikingly good-looking?

I thought to myself that he looked like he had stepped out of a movie scene, the kind of hero who shows up just in time to save the day. But there was something more than just his physical appearance; it was the way he carried himself, exuding a natural charisma and strength that drew me in. I realized I was staring at him like a creep and quickly averted her gaze, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. Yet, I  couldn't shake the image of his handsome face and the feel of his arms around her.
This obsession with white and black shirts is going to kill me one day. And if Kai and Niel see me like this they will not let it go so easily.
The train of my thoughts stopped here when he covered me in his suit jacket and asked me something.

"Are you okay? That was a close call"Stranger says in a gentle tone

"Yeah, it was... Thanks "I tried to say by shaking my head a little to control my thoughts.

"Let's move to the side," He said and his voice was so deep.

Damn, his voice is also hot do this man has any flaws in him physically.

We both moved towards the side of the club and still his strong arms were around me.

A guy was standing at the side a guard or bouncer don't know but he was looking at us with his wrapped interest.

"Can u get me a bottle of water for the lady?"He asked the guy who was standing there.

"Yes sir"The guys replied and went inside.

" Do you need a ride somewhere? I can call a cab for you."He asked me 

" No, thank you. I just... I need a moment to clear my head that way I come out " I said looking up into his brown once.

"V, here you are, we both were looking for you, " Niel says from where we both were standing a moment ago.

The spell of the stranger's eyes that I was captured by broke with Niel's words.

He removed his hands from my waist and I felt a sudden coldness around myself.

"Yeah, I'm," I said looking at the stranger.

I didn't want that eye contact to break but it did.

"Here sir what u asked me for"the guy said to the stranger passing him a water bottle.

He unscrewed the lid of the bottle and passed it to me. As I took a sip then I noticed Niel looking at me with a knowing look in his eyes and I rolled my eyes 👀 at him.

"I think now u are in good hands and hope you will not do something like that again," He said in a bit teasing tone.

"What like that again, V what u did"Niel ask me 

"She was about to get hit by a car" He replied to Niel.

"What are u okay" He said with so much concern if I didn't know him I would be fooled by the worried look he was having on his face.

"I'm fine," I say with equal scars.

"Take care of yourself beautiful," He said softly moving back towards the club.

A blush creeps to my cheeks even in this situation too 

"Thanks mr..."I say frowning as I don't know the name of the guy who just saved my life.

The stranger nodded understandingly, his eyes filled with compassion.

With that, he turned and disappeared into the club and the guard followed him in leaving me and Niel there standing on the sidewalk.

"You are taking your break up very well, "Niel said to me as I saw his retreating.

"Shut up you know what kind of relationship I had with him but cheating on me and humiliating me so he will pay for it," I say turning towards him.

"Here you both are and wait who's jacket you are wearing," Kai said coming towards us.

Then I noticed the jacket the stranger gave me that's why I was able to smell his scent around me. I hold the jacket a bit tightly around myself.

"Of a stranger, who saved her actually"Niel replied

"Saved, Stranger what happened here when I wasn't here" Kai asked both of us 

" Nothing much" I replied cutting Niel away and giving him eye to not to tell Kai about the almost accident.

"Yeah, Nothing just Stanger saved her from getting hit by a car and later on covered her with his jacket and her looking at him like she usually looks like when she thinks of the frictional character"Niel word vomited everything to Kai.

I said if they noticed me like that I'm not hearing the end of this so here we go with the questions.

"Who he was, did you ask his name"

"Wait, lawyer, I will answer everything tomorrow I'm tired now and I need to think how to make Arithant pay, "I say yawning.

"Let's discuss everything tomorrow," Kai said 

"Let me get the car, "Neil says to me and Kai

 "Yeah, I just want my bed now, "I say.

"Yep, but we all need some time to process all the bulshit and I need to ask something from Anushka," Niel says while clenching his jaw.

"Let's discuss it tomorrow please, "I say feeling anger bubbling again.

"Yeah and if possible let's find out who the owner of this jacket is, "Niel says with a shit-eating grin.

I narrowed my eyes at him and he and Kai gave each other a knowing look I had grown internally as I very well known what that look entails.

"Get the car dickhead "I said to Niel rolling my eyes.

The drive towards my home was completely in total silence. As soon as he pulled in front of the house I got out and Niel followed.

"V just take try to sleep let's see this matter tomorrow pls don't plot something without including me in, "He says with a wink.

"I have something on my mind but let's talk about it tomorrow and text or call me when u reach home," I say opening my gate.

"Aaya captain," He said with a salute 🫡

 As she waved goodbye with her signature smile, she felt a sense of contentment and warmth. However, as his car drove away, the smile on her face vanished, and a deep sorrow settled in. She couldn't help but wonder why her boyfriend had cheated on her and why her best friend's girlfriends treated her like trash. It seemed like everyone around her believed that she was just a shallow person who only wanted a rich boyfriend to pay for her expenses. But that was far from the truth. Vanya wasn't interested in someone's wealth or social status; she always tried to see the best in people, no matter what. Her parents had always told her that she had a beautiful heart, but how could she protect herself from this kind of heartbreak repeatedly? It seemed like she was constantly being hurt by those she cared about the most. Vanya couldn't understand why people were so quick to judge and label her without even knowing her true intentions. She felt lost and hurt, wondering how she could save herself from this kind of pain again and again. Despite everything, Vanya knew that she would continue to see the good in people, even if it meant risking getting hurt again. Because that's just who she was - a kind-hearted person who refused to let the negativity of others change her.

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The outfit they were wearing....

Niel's

Kai's

Anushka's

Jiya's

Vanya's

STRANGER's 😉😁

What u think of all their outfits?
This much is in this chapter.
U must be thinking about who the stranger was wait for the next chapter ☺️ ☺️ 😊
Comment ur thoughts on this chapter.
And if I made some mistakes so sorry in advance...
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Author Vri ❤️