Married to A Billionaire novel Chapter 3

MAYRA'S POV

I gulped down the third glass of water, down my throat due to my nervousness which was at it's best.

I am going to meet 'The Rehan Malhotra.' That man who was always my inspiration.

I had never thought to meet him in person.

Vishal had told me to wait in his room but to get some fresh air, I walked to the balcony.

What am I going to say to Mr. Rehan? What if I will end up embarrassing myself? What if..?

I inhaled a deep breath and looked straight up into the sky full of stars, instantly a little relive washed over me.

"Staring them will not solve anything."

Suddenly a strong dominating voice echoes into my ears and I snapped my eyes in that direction to find a well-built man in business attire. I blinked again to realize that it was no other then Rehan Malhotra. Automatically a smile touched my lips and I shifted my eyes back to the stars.

"They doesn't solve anything but at least they provide peace and I guess that's more important."

I said and he let out a dark chuckle. He stood next to me and my heart started beating with wild rate.

"Peace, it's impossible to find."

I tilted my head and instantly our eyes held a contact. For a second, everything went still. His eyes were the most beautiful pair, I have ever seen. His aura was reflecting confidence but not his eyes. They were holding strange emotions which was hard to read.

"Peace can be easily found."

I added, our gaze still interlocked.

But suddenly he came closer to me and grabbed my wrist harshly, in between his fingers. I hissed slightly and stared at him with tears rolling down my cheeks.

"Have you got peace?"

"Where there is pain, no peace can ever come."

I replied and his grip tightened more, which caused me to bite my lips. His jaw clenched but then a smirk appeared on his face. He pulled my lips out of the hold of teeth with his thumb.

A shiver rushed down my spine and numerous butterflies jumped into my belly.

I instantly pulled myself back and looked everywhere but him.

What was that feeling?

" There was no pain this time, so felt any peace?"

For the first time, I found myself going out of words.

" How much money do you want?"

" What?

" HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU WANT TO STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ME?" He raised his tone making me gasped in shock. I looked at my feet with the blurred vision.

This wasn't the Rehan Malhotra whom I expected.

***

" Hello, Barbie doll."

Vishal said with a big boyish grin and jumped on the bed like a little kid. I smiled at his antiques and turned the T.V. off.

" So? Any special reason for random visit in my house?"

I asked, raising my eyebrows. He nodded, looking serious.

" Come, first have a seat."

" Everything okay, right? Why are you behaving strange?"

I asked in concerned but all he did was to give a slight nod and ran finger through his hairs.

" Mayra, do you trust me?"

I scrunched up my eyebrows at his question. Off course I trust him. If it wasn't trust then why else would I have came India for him? But why he asked that?

" Yes, I do."

" If I will ask you for something, will you have enough trust in me to do that?"

He asked.

" I will try."

" Than marry him."

My breath caught up in the middle of my throat. Marry him?

I searched his face to get a hint that what he said was a joke but his expressions were otherwise.

I want to make his life better but that doesn't mean I have to marry him. I don't even know him, he's a complete stranger.

" No. Are you out of your mind Vishal? This is not happening."

I said and liked my dried lips.

" Mayra, please. He needs someone like you. I know you will be able to heal him. Just have a little faith in me, think your marriage as the only way to save his life. Since the day I first saw you, I knew that you're the one who can bring my best friend back. You're my only hope, Mayra."

My heart started betting louder and again the face of Jason appeared in the back of my mind.

I clenched my eyes shut and felt the familiar pain.

Rehan deserves happiness, but how can I marry him?

" Think about what I said. If you want to give up on him without even trying than it's okay otherwise I know that you won't ever regret marrying him."

He added with a small smile and went out, leaving me confused.

Marriage is a big thing. For me it was always a pure bond.

I had always thought about marrying the one whom I love.

Tears gathered in my eyes as I felt the sudden frustration. Deep down I don't know why but my heart was not against the idea of Vishal.

I sighed and took out Rehan's medical record from my bag.

Depression, panic attacks, anxiety, mood swings, drug addiction, anger issues.

There was something more. The way his eyes had flickered with void emotions, there was something which was constantly eating him alive.

Saving even a single life was worth of every sacrifice.

My heart put it's view and I let a little smile to pass through my cheeks.

I am ready to take the risk of stepping into this lifeless marriage. I couldn't let Rehan became exactly like Jason. I wasn't able to save him but this time, I promise to decorate beautiful colours in Rehan's life.