Chained Heart: RuShan

Shantanu had brought Rudra to his home. What else could he have done? Leaving Rudra outside in that state wasn’t safe, and Shantanu didn’t even know Rudra’s address, so he had no choice but to take him to his own home.

Shantanu’s house wasn’t big like luxurious flats or houses. It had two rooms and a hall, along with a kitchen, bathroom, and parking space. After returning to India, Shantanu had rented this small place because he doesn't want to live with his joint family. It's not like he will never live with, but he needed some time for himself before moving back in with family.

Shantanu’s hall had a typical Indian sofa set and table. There was also a small TV mounted on one wall. The kitchen was on one side of the hall, and the bathroom was on the other.

Shantanu made Rudra sit on the sofa and went to the kitchen to drink some water. Then, taking lemons and water from the fridge, he returned to Rudra. Rudra was sitting on the sofa and was continuously staring at Shantanu, without even his blinking the eyes for a moment.

Shantanu sat beside Rudra and made lemonade, offering it to him.

Rudra took the glass from Shantanu, but as soon as he took a sip, his face twisted in displeasure. Handing the glass back to Shantanu, he said, “katta”

At this moment, Rudra’s expression was quite peculiar. When he refused to drink the lemonade, Shantanu glared at him angrily. 

Feeling an angry gaze of shantanu, Rudra placed the glass on the table and turned his face away, as if he was sulking from shan for being angry at him.

Seeing Rudra’s childish behavior, Shantanu took a deep breath to calm himself. Forwarding the glass toward Rudra, he spoke in a calm tone, “Boss, please drink this. It’ll make you feel better.” Rudra didn’t respond and kept on looking away from him like a sulking kid.

Shantanu placed the glass back on the table and gently turned Rudra’s face toward him. However, Rudra still refused to meet his eyes. His cheeks were slightly puffed, making him look extremely innocent and cute.

Shantanu, holding his ears as a gesture of apology, said, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gotten angry.”

Rudra glanced at Shantanu and let out a soft “Mmm,” acknowledging the apology. Shantanu picked up the glass again and handed it to him. “Now drink it like a good boy,” he said, making Rudra squint his eyes.

When Shantanu brought the glass closer to Rudra's lips then Rudra pushed it away.

“Boss, please drink it,” Shantanu pleaded, placing the glass near Rudra’s lips. Rudra turned his head away and knocked the glass with his hand, spilling the lemonade all over himself. Shantanu’s eyes widened as he quickly picked up the glass and placed it back on the table.

Rudra’s clothes were soaked, though he didn’t seem to care.

Rudra wasn’t giving Shantanu a moment of peace. Shantanu was beyond frustrated and even regretted bringing Rudra his home.

Meanwhile, Rajeev and Vijay were at the Blue Moon Club, seemingly they aware that Rudra might be there. Both were sitting in a private room and drinking.

“What did the manager say?” Vijay asked Rajeev.

Placing his drink down, crossing one leg over the other, and leaning back, Rajeev replied, “He was here with Prem but they left the club much earlier than we arrived here.”

“Where are they now? And how did they leave so quickly? ” Vijay questioned in disbelief.

Rajeev sighed deeply and said, “He left Prem here and went somewhere else.”