Kazuma sat in the car facing the window thinking of what might Ayano wanted to say. His heart was throbbing estimating the possibility that was Ayano really in love with him.

'But what about me? Do I love her? No! I don't love her. I don't feel for her that way.' Kazuma thought to himself. He looked at her and turned back to his side,'I don't know about this'.

Meanwhile Ayano was busy debating in her mind of wether to approach him or not. 'Don't be a kitten , Ayano. Go and be a girl. Tell him your feelings.'Ayano thought to herself. By the time they reached the mansion, Ayano knew what she had to do.

After they both returned to their room, Ayano looked at Kazuma as he headed to the washroom, she thought to herself,' I guess I can wait for sometime'.

As soon as Kazuma came out, Ayano stood up and said," Kazuma…".

Kazuma looked at her with wary eyes and said,"Yes…?".

"Umm….i had something to say actually".

"Yes, I'm hearing".

"I love you…"

"Hmm…..okay."

"Well, whats your reply?".

"Its obvious as to what my reply would be.."

"….."

"I am not interested in you Ayano."

The words stung Ayano like a needle. She would have fainted had she not been aware of the door which was open and the intensity of commotion which might be created of this act.

"Okay…."Ayano just uttered these words.

"See, you're my colleague ,apart from that I was thinking you might be a good friend but I guess that it just created a wrong image in your mind." So saying Kazuma turned away.

"I didn't fall for you because of your current behavior, I started loving you ever since I saw you Kazuma…..you were love at first sight for me….and though you may not love me, that wont change my feelings for you. I know you will never be mine. I just couldn't contain the feelings inside me anymore and thought of sharing it with you. "

There was a long pause and what happened after that left Kazuma spell bound.

Ayano braved up and went up to him. She hugged him softly and said,"I'll always love you and be by your side no matter what. "

She moves away from him and says,"Just have a request for you, please forget whatever happened today. I don't want to loose the friendship which we had developed."

"Dinners ready, I guess,I'll go and check", Ayano said and left the young man.

Kazuma looked at her leave and dropped down on the bed. The hug made him feel so warm and it was so different. It was something which seemed needy as well as comforting , it assured him that he is not alone anymore. He said to himself softly,'I'll never forget this embrace'.

Author's note: I'm terribly sorry for updating so late….! And Guys thanx for your reviews….keep them coming…they keep me alive