Kajol woke up early in the morning, went through her morning routine and left the house immediately after breakfast. She had a busy day ahead of her, she was preparing for a business proposal that if she won the contract, it would solidify her position in the business market and she would also be smiling on her way to the bank. She had gotten in contact with Mr. Imran on his cheap fuel projects for the under privileged and was happy to be a part of the initiative. She was so proud of herself, her resilience which was proof that she was able to thrive on her own. The most important part for her was proving herself in the business world that she was a force to be reckoned with and a woman with a good head on her shoulders.
As she continues to work, she was praying for the contract to be awarded to her company, her mind was working on overdrive, she had her team in her office going through points they will use for her pitch. Her mind temporarily drifted to Shah Rukh but had to focus on work, the only thing that would never disappoint her. She distracted herself once more with work. After her meetings and having counter checked her work and being satisfied with the outcome for tomorrow's presentation. She leaned back into her seat the day's exertions setting in her bones.
She thought about her lunch date with Shah Rukh. She was physically attracted to him. The saddest part about all this was upon all the accolades she got, the award ceremonies, business dinners and being looked up to as a visionary, a quiet thought still lingered about her personal life. The late nights in the office, the endless strategic meetings they all kept her busy but couldn't fill the void in her personal life.
She needed to take a break, she decided that she only had this major deal to close in on Friday then she would happily be seated at the beach sipping mojitos away from this mountain of work and Shah Rukh. She needed to clear her head and the fatigue was making her burn out.
When she got home, she immediately blocked Shah Rukh's number on her phone. She wanted to keep her mind off him. She knew nothing good would come out of talking to him. On the other hand Shah Rukh was constantly distracted by his thoughts about Kajol. He saw her everywhere he looked and in his dreams too. His wife noticed his demeanor had changed and he assured her that it was just work related stress.
He needed to do something about it, he tried to contact Kajol but to his dismay she had blocked him for reasons best known to her. He drove to her house and the security detail refused him entry. He was now frustrated and desperately needed to see her. He called Mr Imran after getting an email about a meeting that was to be held on Friday. What caught his eye was that the meeting was to be held at Khushi Oil and Gas Enterprises headquarters. He knew he had to be there, he talked to Imran Bhai and he agreed to let him go as he was one of the shareholders in the company.
On Friday Kajol was seated in the boardroom, she was about to start her presentation. She had spent time planning and going over every detail by herself and was assured that she would bag the deal. "Good morning, everyone. Today am excited to present a ground breaking opportunity for our company to team up with Sattva LPG Limited company to dive into affordable cooking fuel prices that will be able to benefit the low income households in our country....
Before she could continue, the door swung open and Shah Rukh made his entrance. A flash of anger passed through Kajol's face before she quickly masked it. She wouldn't give him the satisfaction of a reaction. She plastered a smile on her face. " Mr.Khan, it is nice for you to join us". Kajol said. "My apologies Ms.Devgan, I hope I wasn't too late" he concluded then cleared his throat. Kajol feigned a smile, "Not at all Sir, we were just starting". She continued with her presentation. Him being there had taken him by Surprise, he had hijacked her meeting or is she the only one who did not know why Mr.Khan was there? He knew her team was finalizing on the deal yet he decided to show up and use her ambition against her.
Kajol had seen the numbers at the end of the business proposal and decided that the handsome man will not derail her efforts. One of the executives at Sattva LPG Limited wanted to clear the air "Excuse me ma'am, Mr.Khan here is one of our shareholders who is anonymous at Sattva LPG Limited and he holds the most shares in the company. Since it was a major deal he felt it was prudent if he was present during the presentation. The man clarified.
"Thank you Mr.Dsouza for the clarification" Kajol smiled and went on with the presentation but she couldn't help but feel that Shah Rukh did it on purpose just to rattle her and if he was spoiling for a battle she sure was going to give him. Kajol answered all questions Shah Rukh was throwing at her. She was quite confident, she was matching his questions with equal knowledge and smugness. The meeting finally drew to an end with confirmation of her team winning the contract.
She received a standing ovation from her team. She stood from her seat thanking everyone before exiting the room heading to her office. She was in a good mood although Shah Rukh had tried to ruin it. Shah Rukh was playing power games on her. Her heels kicked on the floor as she opened her office door, she couldn't help but feel Shah Rukh's eyes on her but she ignored him. When she entered her office, she called Anya to cancel all her appointments for the next week as she wouldn't be around.
After Anya left, she opened her laptop to book her flight ticket for tomorrow when she heard a soft knock on the door. "Come in Anya, have you cancelled everything for next week, I will be out of town for my vacation ..." she looked up , it was Shah Rukh. "Kajol, am sorry for what happened at the meeting " "Oh really, Shah Rukh you have done enough already for today . What more could you possibly want?" Kajol asked as she rolled her eyes.
"That wasn't my intention," Kajol cut him off " What was your intention? to come here and undermine me in my own office in front of my staff? Or was it to assert your control over every aspect of this deal? You and I know that you had no business being in that boardroom" Kajol finished exasperated." I needed to see you Kajol, you blocked me everywhere. After the lunch I couldn't stop thinking about you,I have never stopped thinking about you till now, about us" Shah Rukh pressed.
Kajol chuckled lightly "About us, what's going on between us?" Kajol stood up from her seat "There's no 'us' Mr.Khan, the earlier you realize that the better for all of us". "Are you trying to convince me or yourself Kajol? the chemistry between us is palpable even the blind can see and feel it yet you're trying to deny it" he said it while moving around her desk to stand right next to her, Kajol stood on her feet. He moved close to her and Kajol moved back to create distance between them."It is nothing, I feel nothing for you, maybe attraction nothing more. Moreover I would be stupid to try and pursue anything with a married man" "Then why are you avoiding me then" "Am not avoiding you, I have just been busy" Kajol defended herself.
"Am not asking for much, you yourself can feel this pull between us why are you hell bent on fighting it" Shah Rukh asked. Kajol blurted out " You're a married man, you have responsibilities am a divorced woman this can't work am just being logical".
Shah Rukh moved forward invading her personal space and looked into her eyes and leaned in "sometimes one has to be selfish" Kajol's breath was now shallow as she looked into Shah Rukh's eyes, his intense gaze and lust could clearly be seen in them. It felt like he was asking for permission or something. As his thumb grazed her lower lip she felt her resolve shake and just then his lips met hers. His lips found hers with desperate urgency as if he didn't believe what was happening. Unspoken longing and lust was communicated in the kiss the rawness of the kiss sent jolts of electricity up Kajol's spine.
She met his passion with equal enthusiasm. A soft moan escaped her lips and that's when her senses came back around. She pushed him off her. He released her lips with a pop, Kajol exclaimed " You're married, I can't do this to her" Shah Rukh seized the opportunity to kiss her again and she allowed him. His taste had her senses intoxicated. She couldn't think, his hands were everywhere, he deepened the kiss and lifted her up placing her to the edge of her office table. The sudden shift in position making her gasp, it had been a long time since she was held in a man's arm. He moved between her legs his body igniting a fire within Kajol's body. When his hands touched her breast she stopped him all together. She pushed him away, she tried to catch her breath when he spoke " I have wanted to do that since the first day I first saw you, you're driving me crazy Kajol."
Kajol looked at him and told him that the kiss shouldn't have happened. She carried her handbag and adjusted her blouse then walked out of the office. Shah Rukh was hot on her heels pleading to talk to her.
Her lips were still tingling because of the kiss. She avoided his gaze the tension between them was palpable. "Kajol," he began and got cut off by her