*Ritz's POV*

Mr. Prince and Mrs. Princess aka Vivian and Maya have gone to their wonderland or fairyland whatever. But I hope it is as wonderful as them. I did not miss the blush and a suppressed chuckle on Maya's face. She has to be lucky to get Vivian.

Neil is sitting in front of me. His fingers tapping continuously on his cellphone. Then when he is sneaking glances at everyone there is a vibration on his iPhone.

The atmosphere in the drawing room is filled with gossips of ladies and men's laughter. Just like yesterday I am left out and get bored with time and thoughts of taking a shower and snuggling in my blankets keep spilling in my mind.

"Ritwika, why are you so quiet? Do you want something? There's wifi here. Do you want to access it? The password is-" I cut her off.

"No ma'am, I am fine. Thank you." I said politely. Mrs. Khurana is very caring and a lovely lady. She is gorgeous and her million dollar smile shines with her pearly whites. This can also be seen in her younger, pampered son.

What?

"Oh...please don't be formal it's Gitali. And you are so silent, not even uttering a word. I know someone that will keep you company." She diverts her gaze towards Neil, "I hope you would like to give her company-"

The doorbell rings, Neil runs towards the door and when it opens, a short, fair, brunette throws herself on Neil. Neil hugs her back and chuckles.

"Missed me so much?" He snickers.

"Yes babe, one week away from you felt like a year." The girl squeals. She is clinging onto him. Oh, here comes the girlfriend.

I shift my gaze to see his mother. Mrs. Khurana is throwing darts at the couple. It is clear that she doesn't like Neil's girlfriend.

Heard of it, motherly nature, Indian.

"Mom, isn't it great to have Naina back?" Neil asked with a puffed chest as if he has done something to make his parents proud, actually he is doing quite much of the opposite. He has his arm around her waist and he holds her to his side.

"Ah. . .um. . . .yeah, how are you Naina?" Gitali grits her teeth but manages to keep her voice sweet.

"Lovely, after meeting Neil it has been great. I suppose you have guests?" She looks at me,"If I am disturbing, Neil and I can always go out."

Gitali remains silent and then says, "No, No! Matlab kyu bahar jaana hai? [No, No! I mean why go out?] It's better now that you stay here. I mean, even you are a guest, make yourself comfortable. And where were you last week?" Gitali is clearly trying to take fake interest in the girl's life.

"Los Angeles! It is awesome, aunty!" She grins.

"Oh, Los Angeles? Then you should meet Ritwika. Right Ritwika?" She takes my name and I take time to make out the words.

"Oh, sure!" I get up and walk towards them. I bring my hand in front of Naina,"Naina, I presume?" She seems a little intimidated and then takes my hand.

"Yeah! What's your name?" She inquires.

"Ritwika. But you can call me Ritz."

"How is Los Angeles related to you? I mean aunty said."

"I am from there. Actually, I live there, born and brought up you know. But soon I'm going to shift to India." She doesn't say anything but looks at me stunned. She examines me carefully. What? I just told her I live in L.A and she is looking at me as if I am a Greek goddess!

"Woah. . .oh. . .that. . ..that's cool! I mean I was so desperate to tell everyone about it and look the whole brochure is standing in front of me. You must know about each and every corner of the pretty city right?" Is she stammering?

"Yeah, obviously! It's my hometown! My life. Actually I haven't come to India before, and I see the brochure of my motherland is here." I point her. "You will help me to know this place better, right?"

Naina is quiet and steady with a amused expression. Funny I must say. Neil is frowning like an angry father at her."Yep! But you know, I just met my boyfriend after a long week so. . .can I have some time alone time with him?"

"No!" Neil and Gitali interrupt. Why not? I understand about Gitali but why would Neil say that? Something is fishy.

"I think if Naina has a problem then I won't intrude. You guys have fun." I clear my statement.

"Mom, actually you are right. We need a third wheel. . . oh. . .no. . .I mean Naina babe you can get a new friend. You can hang out with her. . . "

"How about you guys continue, I'll go now." Gitali skips through us and goes to my mom, though, not before winking at me. Why is she winking? Neil is whispering something in Naina's ears. I stand there for a few seconds until-

"Yes. I guess Ritwika- Ritz. Yeah, we can be good friends. Come along, we'll go out." Naina suggests. She is wearing a mini plated skirt and white shirt tucked inside. Red flats which match her skirt. It looks cute but a little sluttish.

"Ritz, let's have a look at our house. I would love to show you around." Neil insists.

"I thought we were going out. Why the change of plans?" I inquire curiously.

"Because-"

Neil cuts Naina off, "Naina wants us to have indoor fun. Like. . ." He trails off. "Like. . .come you will know! Come, let's go!" Neil is excited. He throws a smirk towards me and slips his hand on Naina's waist then walks along. Now I am sure that something's odd.

**

"And...here's my room!" Neil proclaims.

Pictures of football players, models, himself and his family are on the Persian blue colored wall. A queen sized bed with a white duvet is spread tidily on the bed. Didn't expect that.

"Are Ravi kaha hai? Phirse chootti pe hai kya? [Where is Ravi? Is he on leave again?]" Naina says.

"Haan! But room chahe kaisi bhi ho maza karne ke liye toh hume sirf bed ki zarurat hai! [Yup! But however the room may be, to have fun we just need a bed.]" Neil smirks.

"What?!" Naina blurts out. Why is she surprised and sounding so angry?

*Neil's POV*

The plan is in action. Now look Ritz, you are going to see what guys are like. My conscience echoes in my brain. Till now everything is going according to the plan the next should also.

"What?!" Naina huffs. I throw her on my bed beside us. I am hovering over her, my right knee between her legs.

"I guess, you guys need some privacy, I'll go." Ritz injects. She is about to go but I astonish her with my next few words.

"No, why are you going? You must be used to this?"

"Used to what?"

"To watching people having sex."

"What?!" She shouts. "How could you say that?!" Wow, she is screaming now.

"Oh, I can." I smirk.

"Why are you doing this? Did my little argument offend your male ego?!" She blasts out.

"That's all you think about men. Don't you? That they are chauvinists and misogynistic. I am just standing true to your assumptions." I tease her patience.

"What in God's name did you think that? You are unbelievable!" She is breathing fumes.

I turn my attention towards Naina who tries to get out from under me but I again capture her. "Come on, it's been 2 months lets move on to the next level."

"Get off me! I actually thought you were joking!" Naina yells and pushes me harshly.

"No, baby I was just trying to piss Ritz. . . ."I trail off. Shit!

"What! You used me?! I never thought that you were like this." Naina gets on her flats and rushes out of the room pushing Ritz aside. I thought Naina would be fine by me making a move on her because she keeps on throwing herself on me.

"Baby wait, please I am sorry! I really am sorry!" But she descends the stairs and storms towards my door and bangs it behind her as she leaves my mansion.

I fall to my knees, rooted in the position. "Shit happens." Ritz pats my shoulder. And she has witnessed my break up. I want the devils from hell to pick me.

I get on my feet and shout at her,"It happened all because of you!" I point my finger to her.

"What?! What have I..." She suddenly stops. Her grim expression turns to a sad face. That was quick.

"Neil, I don't like to watch you and Naina together."

"Why?"

"Because. . .because. . ."

"Because?"

"Because I like you!"

She runs away with her palms on her face. I heard some muffling before she took off. Is she crying? No, I don't think so. And what's this? She likes me? Well anyone can fall for my charms.

I go behind her to stop her. She turned the corner for the terrace and there I catch her. I capture her between the wall and me. I try to remove her palms but she keeps them firmly over her face.

"I hate you! I don't want you." She mutters.

"But you said you like me." I state. I am still surprised that a girl like her can like me. But I am what a girl needs- rich, handsome, hot, romantic, flirty. Countless.

"Do you really think so?!" A evil voice asks, followed by a bark of laughter. She is laughing uproariously like lava erupted from a volcano. Why didn't I think this was a joke? She made me feel like a fool for the second time today.

Seconds ago I was buttering myself and now what?! F**k!

"You. . . ." I widen my eyes at her with a ferocious expression. What the hell!

"Look what's there." She fingers at something behind me. I turn and she smoothly escapes from my hold. She pokes her tongue out at me and runs away. And it's third time for today!

"I can catch you tortoise!"

"Wait! Look what's happening there."

"You cannot fool me-"

I turn to what Ritz was trying to show me. Woah! This is not something we see everyday.