Roohi's POV:

"Agent 09"

Zivan called out.

My heart literally dropped to the floor when I heard that word.

Did they find out?!

Surprisingly, My safety or the possibility of uncomplished mission wasn't the first thought that crossed my mind.

Instead..

My mind was filled with the fear of the possibility of them hating me.. and that's when I realised..

I am doomed.

A hand on my shoulder pulled me out of my conflict with my mind and the warmth of that hand spread all over my body.

No..

No..

This can't be happening..

Why haven't I realised it before??

I can't get attached to any of them.

Let alone Kian..

"Roohi." Kian called out.

Zivan and Arin looked back surprised by seeing us just behind them.

I tried to keep up "Uh.. Kian. You ruined my plan to scare them."

He raised his eyebrow "Did I?"

I laughed awkwardly "Ziv, Arin, How are you?"

Zivan grinned ear to ear and quickly rounded the couch to give me a bear hug.

I hugged him back.

My eyes almost teared up.

This is wrong.

We only parted when Kian cleared his throat and glared at Zivan.

Arin walked towards us and give Kian a side hug then ruffled my hair "Hey. Don't ruin my hair."

He chuckled "As if they are not already ruined."

I glared at him and patted my hair to straighten them.

Kian asked suddenly "What were you both talking about just now?"

It was a relief that they didn't find out about me.

Arin's face twisted in anger "Agent 09. She is the one behind Iraaj's arrest."

"She?" Kian folded his arms around his chest.

I gulped. If they know it's a woman, how long will it take for them to find out the truth?

Zivan was the one who replied this time "Yes. She. I swear I will kill her when I see her."

Not If.

When..

Arin warned him "Ziv."

They all looked at me.

What?

"Roohi, You must be tired. Go to your room and rest." He petted my head in a comforting motion.

It was almost laughable that they don't want me to hear the word 'kill' when I am the reason for the death of many criminals.

But I wanted to stay because I have to know how much they already know about me aka Agent 09.

"It's ok, Arin. I am not a kid."

"Let her be. She should know what she has gotten herself into." Kian said.

Even though his voice was gentle and he mean it in a good way but I couldn't stop my mind from wandering to the way it sounded to my ear.

As if it is a warning..

Arin said "Fine. But let's discuss this later. You just came back, Rest for a while."

Zivan interrupted before we could say anything "Kian. Do whatever you want but I want Iraaj out of that fucking cell. It's been.. ages since he is gone."

Zivan sounded serious. The thing I got to know about Zivan is that even though he looks cheerful, he could be deadly when it comes to his people. When he loves someone, he will never leave them to suffer.

I wonder what will happen when he will know about the truth..?!

"Ziv. Don't forget. Iraaj is my brother. He is keeping a low profile till this whole matter cools down about the NOX's arrest. He will be back soon, I promise." There was no emotions in his voice but I know better than anyone how much Iraaj means to them.

Arin tried to lighten the mood "Leave this. Roohi, Tell us about your trip. This giant man standing here won't say a single word about it."

Blood ran to my cheek when the images of that night when Kian taught me to use a gun flashes in my mind.

To avoid their gazes, I moved to settle on the couch and they followed.

"Roohi, What happened?" Arin confusedly asked.

"We didn't went on any trip. It was work." Kian glared at them.

Zivan relaxed on the couch and the atmosphere again shifted to that playful one.

"I could only guess what happened on your work trip by her reaction to the mere mention of it." Zivan smirked.

"Nothing happened." I almost shouted.

"I am going to change. I am tired." I hurriedly get up and almost ran to my room as if my tail is on fire.

I heard them laughing but didn't dare to turn.

Later, that day they discussed about Agent 09 while I was sitting just beside them.

We have been discussing about this topic for more than 15 minutes now. I got to know they don't know much but they have more than 100 ways to find out about me and more ways to get Iraaj out of the prison cell.

I know they would have gotten Iraaj out earlier but the thing holding them back is the fun.

Yes.

They think it's fun to fool your enemies.

Their enemies in the crime organisation thinks they are weak right now with NOX being behind the bars so they are waiting for their enemies one wrong move to ruin them.

They are also trying to divert the CIA by giving them false leads.

It's all fun for them.

A game.

Where Kian is the King.

And everyone else is a pawn in his deadly game.

Zivan angrily suggested "We should find her out soon."

"Why do we even need to find her when Iraaj knows who is she?" Kian lazily shrugged.

"Ziv. You need to calm down." Arin said.

I didn't wanted to interrupt but I still did "Ziv. I don't want to sound offensive but why are you getting so angry suddenly?"

Arin replied instead "Nothing, Roohi. He just get to know who is behind Iraaj's arrest."

I made an 'Oh' face "I wish Iraaj comes back soon."

Lie..

A pure lie..

I wish he doesn't come back soon enough.

Arin chuckled "You should wish the opposite."

He tried to lighten the mood after this heavy discussion. Arin is good at this, he knows when to be serious and when not.

"Huh?"

"When he will come back he is going to give you a hard time." Arin replied to my confusion.

I almost gave him a sad smile because I know if Iraaj comes back then I am doomed.

"Iraaj is super possessive about Kian. He is basically his second girlfriend." Arin explained.

"Call Iraaj his second girlfriend in front him and you are dead." Zivan laughed.

"Yup. Sorry, his first girlfriend. So, Wish wisely."

Kian rolled his eyes.

My eyes widened.

Wait..

I blunt what came to my mind "Is he gay?"

And..

There you are..

They all burst into laughter.

Zivan replied wiping his fake tears "No.. No.."

"Than.. Are you gay?" I looked at Kian who gave me an 'Are you dumb?' look.

No.. He can't be gay after whatever happened that night.

Don't think about that.

I repeated in my mind to not to embarrass myself more than I already have.

I don't even know why I said that when I know better than anyone what is he.

Zivan almost fall down from the sofa while laughing.

Kian glared at them "Continue laughing and you will forget to laugh for a while month."

They barely contained their laughter with their tight lips.

Arin said "It will make a headline if anyone knew that a girl called NOX a gay."

Not to embarrass myself more I said "What's wrong with being a gay?"

They make sure not to laugh when they replied "Nothing."

Then burst out laughing again.

I rolled my eyes but didn't dare look at Kian again.

Of course I won't look at him when I just call him a gay indirectly.

In my defense, I was just making a random comment, It was nothing personal.

"Ruu, My god! I love you much more than before now." Zivan said while laughing as if he had inhaled a laughing gas.

Why are they so over-dramatic?!

Do they want me to die out of Kian's hand?

I felt Kian looking at me but kept my gaze fixed forward.

Before Kian could kill me with his eyes, I made a run to my room yet again after mumbling "I am going back to my room."

Before I could go I heard Kian's voice loud and clear "You don't have to love her, Zivan. She-"

I didn't hear what he said after that because I was far away from them now.

I sighed in relief when I reached my room and ruffled my hair in frustration then a smile broke on my lips.

I immediately stopped smiling when I realised why was I smiling.

No..

I don't like anyone in this house.

They are criminals.

They are monsters.

I tried everything to convince myself but this stupid heart is too stupid to listen to me.

I have to focus on my mission instead of feeling all these messed up emotions.

It's wrong.

It's forbidden.

I don't want to.... I can't.. fall in this trap of emotions when I am this close to succeeding my mission.

I know I have to be closer to them to complete my mission but that closeness needs to be physical not emotional.

I won't get attached to any one of them.. Specially Kian.

I have to keep myself in check and act accordingly. From now on, My only focus is Kian's downfall. I know it should have been like this since the start and it was. I swear.

But.. I got distracted for a while.

I didn't realised it until this trip.

I took a deep breath and repeated in my mind 'I don't like Kian.'

'I don't like Kian.'

'I don't like Kian.'

'I don't-'

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard a knock on my door.

It can't be Kian.

I wish!

The door opened and there stood Kian in all his glory.

He step inside and closed the door behind him.

Why did he closed the door?

He looked at me.

Why is this room feel so small suddenly?

He stepped towards me.

Why is he coming closer to me?

Another step.

Don't.

Than another.

Stop.

He didn't.

He stopped when he was so close to me that I doubt even air could pass from between us.

I took a step back but he hold my waist and yanked me closer to him.

"Wh- what are you doing, Kian?"

He tilted his head and I got the perfect view of his sharp jaw. He has a scar near his right eye. I didn't noticed it before because it's so small that his face could pass as a spotless one.

His hand softly caress my waist and my breath hitched.

"Do I look anything less than a man interested in woman?" He said in his deep and rough voice.

The way he said woman instead of women erupted goosebumps on my skin and millions of butterflies in my stomach.

This foolish body of mine always betrays me in front of Kian in the worst possible way.

It's ironic that I was just talking about staying away from him and here I am, feeling millions of emotions while his hand is wrapped around my waist.

"I am sorry." I apologised for making such comments.

"Are you?"

I nodded.

"Why should I believe you?"

"W..what should I do to make you believe me?"

I was genuinely sorry for making such comments. I know I was wrong so I should apologise properly.

But.. what he said next had my will to stay away from him go to the gutter and my heart jumped out of my chest.

You think I am lying?

He said "Kiss me."

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