He just stares at the naive girl in front of him. Not knowing, just what exactly she was thinking when she said 'yes' to his marriage proposal. He is a trillionaire for god sake. Just because others can't afford the lavish lifestyle doesn't mean he can't either.
' Then, what if I say this Disneyland Castle of your definition is the home you will be staying at with me.' He asked with a raised eyebrow.
While the girl staring at him has her jaws drop, her eyes widened enough to get out of the socket. She looked like someone just told her she won the lottery ticket, which she wouldn't have because of her ill luck.
'B-But… ahem... Boss, I am more than okay staying at the company.'She finally said, after recovering her wits. Ah! She is more than familiar with staying in a one-bedroom condo to hostel room to the dorm to the penthouse. But this.. this is too much for her to digest.
She didn't have any selfish motive when she married him. She just wanted to help him out in the depressing situation he was in. But this. This was already too much for her to handle.
He just placed his hand on his temple, in order to prevent himself from snapping at her. For god sake, what's wrong with staying here? Isn't this building just like the others, with one roof, four walls, doors, and windows? Then, why does she have to make an issue out of this little thing?
'Fine. As you wish.' He said, while controlling his anger, pressing his temples gently to calm himself down.
'Master, please come inside. Let me give you a forehead massage.' One the servant, a young girl, proposed.
Instead of replying back to her, he stared at Yuvika and asked instead; 'Do you want to see around or rest for some time? Or should we go back, right away?'
Yuvika saw how he was holding his forehead and sighed; ' Boss, If you don't mind, then can we rest here for some time? We can go later. I have informed Vivek Sir and Miss Kaur to inform me if there's something wrong. So, I don't think they will mind if we don't return immediately.' She suggested.
He nodded, then started walking inside. She thought she might regret losing the wonderful sight. So, she didn't even blink. Admiring the place and its beauty.
They were soon led from the main hall to the Side Hall, which actually had nothing except for comfy, cozy leather couches, with lots of cushions on them, on all the four walls.
The walls, pillars, windows, doors were carved in an intrinsically wonderful design. She was shocked to see that there was actually one floor-to-ceiling glass wall, giving the wonderful view of flower fields, fountains, grassy fields, and running pets every now and then.
The couches were actually the size of the bed. So that if a person wants to sit, then sit, but if the person wants to sleep, then it won't be uncomfortable either.
The floor was covered with a beautiful plain rug, on top of which was a wooden-glass table. Everything was arranged in such a way so that the visitor can appreciate each and every single arrangement. So that no arrangement would overshadow others or steal someone else's limelight.
Since it was February, the time between the cold and hot. The time of the spring. So, the sunrays coming from the glass wall were actually acting as a heater, while adding the beauty of their own to every object.
When she thought nothing can appall her further, her eyes fell on the ceiling, making her shriek. Ashutosh, who was resting on one of the couches, while the maid massaged his forehead to help him get rid of the headache, turned around to see what happened, only to find Yuvika's eyes fixed on the ceiling.
The ceiling was too high, made in a dome shape, but what was shocking was the use of a mirror at such a height. Many mirror pieces were arranged at that height in such a way that they were making a big, ethereal snowflake. They were inclined with each other in such a way as if it was a diamond, shiny, lighting, snowflake.
To its center was tied a beautiful, long crystal chandelier. God knows what or how the architect used their mind, but it was actually the sunlight that was brightening the snowflake and chandelier. She couldn't help but wonder, how ethereal it would look in the moonlight. After all, snowflakes are mostly white, shiny, and bright in nature.
She realized if anyone got to know about this home, this place, then it would for sure end up classified as 'Eighth Wonder of the World'. Indeed, there's nothing that money can't make possible. See, this 20 feet high dome, with such an intriguing design was made possible because of money only.
She kept staring, till her neck started hurting. She again started staring at the floor, to relax her neck muscles. Only then did she realize the floor was actually made of wooden deck tiles. Even they were shiny.
She finally stared at the guy, whose eyes were closed. A girl giving him a massage. But she could tell something was wrong. His expression doesn't seem to ease. The frown on his face kept getting tighter and tighter. She observes them and finds the girl's massaging technique to be far superior, professional than hers.
Yet, it doesn't seem to make any effect on him. The girl stared back at her, and after finding Yuvika's eyes on her, she nodded politely. Yuvika nods back. Then, she finally got up and suggested she give it a try herself. Although she knows, she wasn't an expert or anything like that. But the fact that last time he had relaxed when she gave him a massage, encouraged her.
The girl simply nodded and retreated to let her do as she wanted. Yuvika started while getting lost in her own thoughts.
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She was so lost, that she didn't even realize when the guy had fallen asleep, when he woke up and how his eyes were fixed on her lost in thought face. A small smile on his face.
He wondered just what exactly she was thinking about, that she had not even once checked on him. He checked the time and realized, it's been more than three hours since they came here. Yet, the girl doesn't seem to even know.
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Half an hour later;
Left with no choice, he couldn't help but clear his throat loudly to bring the dazed girl back to the present. As expected, the girl finally stared at him, then everything and her expression were worth watching when she got to know what was going on.
' I am fine now. All thanks to you.' He couldn't help but compliment her, in order to remove the shyness that was building in her.
She just gave an embarrassed smile, picking her handbag, ready to dash out of the place.
' I was thinking, since you have given me such a miraculous massage then in return I should also do something for you, right!
How about I show you around this place, before leaving? I am sure, the thought you weren't able to see completely, will haunt you.' He said to her back. She thought for a moment, then nodded without turning around.
'Good.' He said, then got up, picked up his coat, and started walking. One of the servants took the charge of being a guide and started showing the rooms, one after another to the girl, who was trying her best to absorb as much as she could.
Entire-time, he would just walk, stop when she stopped, then resume walking when she does so. The guide and Yuvika were having long, healthy conversations, about almost each to everything her eyes lay on.
She was shocked by the fact, some things were as old as the sixteenth century. What's more, this mansion carries things from all over the World, not just ordinary antiques, but creative, expensive one. Thus, even the normal conversation between Yuvika and Butler Harrison turned into heated one.
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Another three hours passed;
Yet they were still hoping from one room to another. Ashutosh couldn't help but regret his decision of letting her roam around. Not to mention Harrison and Yuvika were joking and laughing, making him unable to relate with their jokes.
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Time flies easily.
It was already the twilight period. Yet, they weren't able to cover even half of the entire mansion, to say nothing about completing the entire mansion.
But since Yuvika got hella tired and every single thing, every single room, every single place seems to contradict heavenly with her limited thinking, she just wanted to go back to that library room and sleep.
So, the duo decided to come another day, for her to further watch this mansion. Ashutosh drove her back to the company, where Vivek showed how well he handled everything, expecting praise, but only to his disappointment got poked back.
Yuvika left the duo alone, checked one last time with the assistant and management department, then went to her room, within minutes she was sleeping soundly. Her heels were still intact. Her formals were still on. Her face is still wearing make-up. But nothing matters to her at the moment, then sleep. So, she ignores everything.