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Back in the office;
' What happened in my absence?' Pranav asked Ayushman with a glare. After all, this guy was famous for his casanova nature. Messing around with girls, even making out in the broad daylight with girls is a normal thing for him.
Well, god blessed him with looks. So, he decided to put them into use. He let the girls run all the errands for him, while acting like a King.
'What? I did nothing. She came on her own and stood there like a ghost.' Ayushman defended himself, feeling wronged by his friend.
'Oh yeah. As if she is that type of girl. I am just warning you, Ayush. She is out of league. So, don't even think about her? It took already great pain for me to provide you with a job here, just don't mess it up.
Stay away from her.' Pranav warned him seriously, earning a smirk from Ayushman in return.
' She ain't that good for me to go after her, in any way. So, chill. Besides, I have locked my target, already. She is sexy and dumb. Perfect combination for me to fuck the living shit out of her.' Ayushman replied while acting like a lazy cat.
' Just don't bring your mess inside The Raj. Or even I won't be able to save ya ass. Remember that.' Pranav warned him.
Earning a sigh from him. ' By the way, what did you mean when you said she is off league?' Ayushman asked , feeling a little intrigued.
' Seriously, Ayush. You just said you won't think about her. But just so you know, she is the acting CEO in Miss Rajput's absence and CEO's assistance of The Raj in Miss Rajput's presence.
In both cases, she carries equal power as me in this great empire of The Raj.
So, don't mess around.' Pranav warned Ayushman, then called his assistance to lead Ayush out of the cabin and show him his workplace.
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' Miss Chauhan!' Ashutosh called her for the third time.
'Yes, Mr. Pratihast.' She replied, knowing full-well she lost herself once again.
'Is everything okay? Are you alright? You haven't been paying attention in the entire meeting, which has never happened.
If something is concerning you then tell me.' Ashutosh asked, his face filled with worry.
'No-Nothing.I just need some fresh air. Please excuse me.' Yuvika said and without waiting for any reply, just excused herself. While Ashutosh kept wondering what's concerning her.
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At terrace;
It's been so long since she last came to this place. The serenic view of the beach and the sea was calming her down gradually. But then something made her sniff again and again.
Smoke. Someone is smoking in The Raj's premises.
She turned around wondering who it could be. But there he was, her dilemma, her past, staring at her, the cigarette fixed in his fingers.
'Long time no see, Yuvi.' Ayushman greeted her with his charming smile. The one in which two dimples formed. A heartthrob indeed.
'It's Miss Chauhan, Sir.' She couldn't help but correct him involuntarily out of habit for five and half years.
'Miss Chauhan. Seriously! Ew, that sounds so old and boring. Why would you want others to call you that?' Ayushman asked while checking her from head to toe.
' Because, I am old and have a boring personality.' She replied back expressionlessly. She wasn't feeling any nervousness, any anger, any hatredness, anything.
To be precise, she was feeling nothing toward the person who was standing in front of her, after nine years.
Did she really lose the humanity, the kindness in her?Did she really become a devil while staying with Kirti? She wondered.
' Wow, even your sense of humor is so odd.' He remarked.
' We-....' She was about to reply back, when her eyes fall on the person who just entered the terrace.
'Gosh, Sweetheart. You are driving me crazy. Tell me, you are alright. Or I am taking you to a doctor, right away.' Ashutosh's voice echoed in the terrace, turning Ayush's head in the newcomer's direction.
' I-I am alright, Mr. Pratihast. I was just feeling a little stuffed. Now, I am all cool.'Yuvika said, the nervousness, the racing heart back to its place.
As Ashutosh didn't stop but directly came near her and wrapped her in a bear hug. ' Is it because of workload? Don't worry, you can count on me.' He said getting the strange feeling budding in.
'Of course.' She replied while showcasing her sweet smile. Bringing a smile on his face too.
'Ahem.. Ahem…' Ayushman, who was done with PDA, couldn't help but clear his throat, earning the duo's attention.
Ashutosh stared at the guy and arched an eyebrow, while he hid Yuvika's head back on his chest, not really happy with the fact this fellow was disturbing their special moment.
He is possessive about that. Really very possessive. About his privacy, things and lover. But when the person didn't seem to understand Ashutosh's 'leave' stance.
Then, Ashutosh waved his hand showing a dismissive gesture.While mouthing ' Get lost' to the fellow, who gave one last glance to Yuvika, then nodded to Ashutosh and left.
Ashutosh couldn't care about the person's presence or absence, as he was busy energizing his wife. He kept patting her head while kissing occasionally.
The couple remain like that, till Yuvika grabs the handle of her emotions. Past is past and present is present.
She convinced herself, then let go of Ashutosh's chest while staring at him for a good few minutes. Then, without thinking further she tiptoed and pecked him on his cheek.
It was a very short lived moment. She was even planning to run away,but despite the shock, his hold on her was really strong. It took him a moment to realize that she took initiative on her own.
But when he realizes then a wide smile appears on his face, while he stares at her for a good few minutes, before pulling her to his level and advancing towards her.
His dragon shaped eyes, fixed on her doe one. Noticing every single reaction she was showcasing. The nervousness, the anticipation, the chaotic beating of her heart, the shutting of her eyes and his smile widened.
For the first time, she wasn't feeling fear. For the first time, she was anticipating what was about to perspire in between them . For the first time, she was being resolute and confident about her decision. For the first time, she wanted to know how it looks to be cherished by someone.
Be it the fact that they have been acting as saints in Kirti's presence or whatever it was. She just wanted to forget everything and lost herself in the moment.
And then it happened…
Just like the sun rays falling on the grass after struggling with enormous, huge trees, his lips touched hers. Just like the rain drops wet the flower petals, he kissed her. His lips touching the leaving her. While he was sharing his warmth, his love through his lips to hers.
Firstly the process was slow but then his passion started to make balance between his gentle and wild side. Their lips collided profusely, soon his tongue, his teeth joined in the onslaught, heating the session, making her feel the things, emotions she has never felt before.
He started kissing, licking and sucking her lips, letting her loose the grip of herself, luckily he was holding her tightly. He let her feet touch the ground, while bending lower to continue the spark in between them.
She was feeling many emotions all at once. But then, the very familiar feeling started building in her. She was once again running out of oxygen. She needs oxygen or she might faint.
She patted his chest, hoping for him to notice, which he did, only to see a flushed, pink face. He arched his brow to ask 'what happened?'
But she didn't reply, just kept breathing, till her breathing got normal.
'I-I am sorry, I ran out of breath.' She apologized with an embarrassed face and smile.
Earning a sweet smile from him.
' Oh my sweetheart, what should I do with you? Huh!'Ashutosh asked, while rubbing her hair.
She just gave an embarrassed smile.
'Wanna continue?'He asked her in a teasing voice, making her shake her head like a rattlesnake.
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'Now what do you want?' Pranav asked annoyingly after watching Ayushman standing in front of his door.
' What's wrong with the chairman and this Miss Chauhan of yours? ' He asked directly.
'What? What about them?' Pranav asked to act innocent.
' What's going on in between them?' Ayushman asked while holding his head.
'What?'He asked back again.
' I saw them hugging each other. Are they a couple or something?' Ayushman asked again.
' So, what if they are and what if they aren't?' Pranav asks back again.
' If they are a couple, then they are breaking the company's rules.If they aren't, then I am planning to hit on her. As simple as that. So, answer me.' Ayushman asked in his dead serious voice.