California Institute Of The Arts

Mrinal hugged Abhay. Abhay placed a soft kiss on her forehead. They broke the hug and Abhay said ‘It's just 2 years Baby. We will meet soon. I will come to meet you.' ‘No Abhi. I know how much busy you are. I will be fine. But have your food on time and take your medicines.' His diabetes was something she was always worried about. ‘Of course Baby. Take care of yourself always. I love you Baby.' ‘I love you too.' Mrinal replied wiping her tears. Abhay softly kissed her. It was a good bye kiss. Iyan and Ishaan were in the hall waiting for them. Today is her first day in college. The couple came downstairs. Abhay introduced them to her. They never thought their queen will be so young. But what caught their eyes was Abhay's smile. His eyes weren't dark. Though he was sad but the way he was talking with the girl was totally different. It was true Abhay never mistreated any woman. But for Mrinal he was the soft spoken person they have seen. He himself drove her to her Institute. Coming out of the car Abhay kissed her forehead. Mrinal hugged him. ‘All the best Mria. Study hard and enjoy your life.' Mrinal giggled like a kid and said ‘goodbye' to him. She entered inside the college with Iyaan and Ishaan. The moment she walked inside the Institute a lone tear escaped from his eye. It was heart breaking for him. Yet he did. He let her go away from him, for her dreams. for her wishes. The whole went well. Iyan and Ishaan's phones became full of Abhay's messages. *Where is she? * *What is she doing? * *Not let her move away from your eyesight? * * She is new there. * * Don't let her get lost. * They understood how much precious she is to him. They were always stick to her. The moment she stepped inside the corridor of the Institute boys literally ogled at her. Iyaan and Ishan glared at them making them back off. Mrinal was happy on her first day in the Institute. *Almost 2 years later* Mrinal looked out of the window. It's been almost 2 years. She is away from her family. Her whole room is beautifully decorated with her own paintings. Studying in California Institute of the Arts was amazing. But she missed her family. Two skype calls with family members weren't enough. Though she went back to Mumbai and Kolkata twice in between but still a person is there whom she wants to have be her side always. It's her husband. He was always supportive for her. She misses him a lot. Life was busy but blissful for them. But now only 2 months are left. Then she will go back to her home back, in his arms. Abhay came to meet her many times. They even visited many place together. Mrinal was totally into her canvas. The view in front of her was breath- taking. She kept doing her work. After one hour she finally completed. Packing up her things she came out of the studio. Jiya and Ishaan also came out. They are her bodyguards. But they became very close friends of her. They always get a mini heart attack after seeing Mrinal's creations. Indeed, she was blessed by god. The first day when they saw her work they couldn't believe that she is the wife of their ruthless mafia boss. They saw their Boss's hand painted red in the blood of criminals and Mrinal's hands covered with colours which she uses in her artwork. They were completely different. But they were made for each other. The first day they met her they understood that their queen is an angel of THE DEVIL. They were walking back to the penthouse. It was near the Institute. Abhay made sure that she doesn't need to worry about anything. The house was totally under protection. No one can even touch her shadow. ‘Can we go for ice – cream today?' Mtinal asked looking at the new ice – cream parlour on the way. ‘Mrinal we need to ask Sir?' Iyaan replied. They can't take risk with her. ‘Keep her safe at any cost.' It was Abhay's exact words. Iyaan and Ishaan were Abhay's trusted people working out of India. He himself chose them for this work. No matter what they will protect her at any cost. ‘Umm I will call him wait.' Mrinal replied with a smile. She called Abhay and took permission from him. Then they went to a nearby ice- cream parlour. She sat on a chair by a window and asked them to sit. At first they used to hesitate sitting beside their boss's wife but now they are her friends more like brothers. They ordered ice – creams and started chatting with each other. Soon their ordered arrived. They enjoyed their ice – cream. While eating Mrinal asked shyly ‘Can you please take a photo of mine?' ‘Of course Mrinal' Taking her phone Iyaan took her photos. ‘See Mrinal.' He gave her phone back. ‘Thank you.' She took her phone and selecting the best one she sent it to Abhay. **Your favourite ice – cream flavour. *kissing emoji* ** On the other hand, Abhay was inside his basement when he got call from her. He moved little away from others. His shirt was stained with blood. But the call was from Mrinal, it's her usual time of going back to the penthouse. He picked up the call signalling them stop. They stopped and gagged the man who was tied to the chair. ‘How was your day Baby?' He asked her softly. ‘It was good. How was yours?' ‘Mine is also fine.' He smirked looking at the man who was taking deep breaths. ‘Abhi can I go to a nearby ice – cream parlour with them?' ‘Of course Baby go.' He cooed at her. ‘Thanks, I will call you at night.' ‘Ok my Baby, go and enjoy.' He softly replied her making her giggle. Saying goodbye, the ended the call. He kept his phone back in his pocket and went towards them. They removed the gag from that man's mouth. ‘Lea..ve m..ee..ple..ase' The man begged to him. His half of body was brutally bitten by wild rats. ‘And you think I will leave you after knowing you targeted my wife.' His voice was cold yet calm. ‘Yo.u bloc.k..ed all m..y wea.pon..ns in Ca.lif..orni..a.' ‘So you thought why not target my wife. Listen carefully a single look at my wife I will make him show the real DEVIL just like I showed you.' He knew his death is near but slowly and painfully. He should not target Mrinal. He regretted it but now there is no way out. Two days back Vinay found out about it and dragged him here and rest is history. Abhay instructed his men to continue to beat him. He came out of his basement. He entered inside his bedroom. He took bath and freshened up. After having his food, he took his medicines. Then he went to his study to some paperwork. He started working and thought to call Mrinal. He opened his phone and saw the picture. A smile came on his lips. She was looking like a nymph in a simple salwar suit. He smirked and replied *My favourite flavour is you Baby. Remember my favourite dessert is your lips. And my 700 kisses are still left. * In California, Mrinal already left from the ice – cream parlour after paying the bills. They were going back to the penthouse. The daylight started to fade. They were almost near the penthouse when Mrinal saw a boy felt on his back. ‘Ahh!!' The boy winced in pain. Three boys came and was about to hit him. ‘MOVE' Mrinal warned them in anger. They were hitting a boy who is much younger than them. They didn't give her look and about to pick the boy up but Mrinal pushed one of them. The boy stumbled back. Anger rushed into them. Another one was about to touch Mrinal but a hard punch landed on him. ‘Nobody should touch her shadow.' They remembered Abhay's words but more than that they remembered the trust he has on them ‘I am trusting you guys with my wife.' They will never let their queen to face any problem. A single punch made the boy bleed from his lips and nose. ‘Just go before we break your bones.' Ishaan threatened them. And to their own good luck they left after glaring the boy. Mrinal extended her hands to help the guy who is lying on the road. Ishaan clearly said ' Ma'am no Mrinal I will help him.' ' Yes we will help him.' said Iyaan. They helped him to get up. ‘Thanks!!' The boy thanked them in a weak voice. ‘Are you fine? Do I need to call doctor?' ‘No thanks Ma'am. I am fine.' The guy mumbled. But the boy was injured. There was deep cut on his forehead. ‘No I don't think so. Iyaan please call driver uncle.' ‘Yes Mrinal.' He immediately dialled the driver's number. The boy's face was totally bruised. They took her to the nearby doctor's clinic. Mrinal was outside standing with Iyaan and Ishaan. She was worried about the boy. The doctor checked him and came out to inform Mrinal. She hurriedly went towards him ‘How is he?' ‘He is fine but it looks like somebody abused him badly. He needs care.' Tears rolled down from eyes. The boy looks like a mere teenager, probably an 18 years old. Iyaan talked with doctor and Ishaan said to Mrinal ‘Mrinal I think we should go back. Iyaan will handle here.' ‘No I need to talk with him. I will stay here until he is fine.' ‘But I don't think Sir will appreciate you staying out of the penthouse. I mean your safety.' ‘He will definitely understand knowing how much the kid is injured and sick. Someone has been abusing him, you heard it na.' She sat on the chair. She can't let the boy face everything again. *2 hours later* Mrinal was crying after hearing to the boy. Those boys were bullying him since high school because he is a gay. The boy was really a jolly guy but due to all bullies he became a silent one. ‘Don't worry you will be fine.' Mrinal assured the boy with a smile. ‘Thank you Ma'am.' The boy replied in a weak voice. Ishaan and Iyaan were standing beside her. After that he was discharged from hospital. They took him to his hostel. They helped him to get down. ‘Don't worry Andrew nobody will bully you. Be happy.' The boy smiled weakly and thanked her for nth time. He was thankful to her but nobody will help him after all he is poor. His classmates make fun of him from childhood and now when they found out he is gay his life became more difficult. They went back after saying goodbye to him. *At night* Mrinal was really sad for that boy. She himself asked Iyaan and Ishaan to take care of this matter. Her phone rang and she picked it up. ‘Hello Abhi.' Her voice wasn't happy like always. Though she never got bullied but seeing the boy getting abused by his bully made her sad. ‘Baby why are you crying? Are you in pain? Did something happen to you? Why I didn't get any call?' He panicked being restless. Mrinal mentally face palmed herself. ‘Abhi I am fine. Listen it's actually…' But her over protective husband couldn't let her finish. ‘Wait Baby. Did you get your periods? It must be hurting. I am calling Mrs. Perry.' ‘Abhiii I am fine. Nothing I am sad for the boy we met in the evening.' She felt like a kid. ‘Oh you are fine right!!' He sighed in relief. ‘Ye I am. Abhi can I ask you something?' ‘Of course Baby. I know what you want me to ask. I will make sure Andrew Evans doesn't get bullied again.' ‘Really Abhi, you can do that?' ‘Of course Baby. I can, he is in your Institute only.' ‘Oh okay. By the way only 2 months are left.' She said with a wide smile. She knows Abhay will definitely help that boy. ‘Yes Baby. And I will get my 700 kisses. Yayy!!' Mrinal's eyes widened. *He still remembers this. * She thought. ‘Yes Baby I still remember this.' Abhay replied with a smile. ‘Did.. I say that loud?' She asked innocently. ‘No but I know you will only think this.' Mrinal pouted listening to him. They talked till late night. Before sleeping she replied to his messages. She couldn't check messages in between. The boy was more important at that time. He was in bad condition after all. *You are crazy.' But she was all red. *You only for you Baby. You look pretty while blushing. * She blushed more. ************************************ ************************************