❝"I refuse!", was her deafening scream. The temple full of people stood in silence. He watched her, taken aback at the audacity, but not out of his icy cold composure.
He took a step towards her.
"Step back! Step away-"
He yanked her by her wrist...
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Devika :
"He gave you a partnership offer?", He asked taken aback. "Yes. I don't know why he would do that, but I kind of rejected it.", I said. His arms were still around my waist, we sat facing each other.
He drew in a deep breath.
"I doubt he's up to any good.", He said thoughtfully. "I guess I should take his partnership.", I said. He looked up, with a raised brow. "He's clearly the enemy, Ram. I must get to know the enemy.. you know keep your friends close, but enemies closer.", I said.
I saw him stiffen immediately.
"No.. I can't push you into this.", He said immediately. "Ram.. trust me.", I said. He drew in a deep breath. "I trust you, but not my fate Devika. I can't risk you in this gamble.", He said simply.
He looked up at me. The eyes spoke. The spoke of fear. He was afraid.
I cupped his face with my hands, as lovingly as possible. "Why? Why are you so scared?", I asked softly. "I just cannot lose you.", He whispered.
I drew in a deep breath. "And you won't, Ram. I know that man is upto no good, and I must know why. Don't worry. I'm here for you.", I said softly.
"Leela but—" "Trust me with this, Rajaji."
•
Vohra Headquarters.
I strode into his cabin, drawing in a deep breath. Akhilesh looked up at me, amused and impressed.
"So glad you joined me. I am sure we'll make a great team.", He said beaming. I forced him a smile. I looked around his cabin, dressed in beige and white.
I took a seat before him and sat. I wore a white shirt with black trousers, hair tied up in a pony tail and light make up.
"So.. what should I do?", I asked, forcing the smile. "Ah yes.", He said pushing a couple of files towards me, "These files need to be verified. My assistant is outside, she'll explain it to you."
"Akhilesh.. you know I have no idea about any of this.", I said awkwardly. "I know.. but you're not exactly here for these. I am onto starting a Dance Academy down here, I'll need you for setting that up."
I straightened up.
"But.." "I'll just clear the deal with the investors and we can get to that.", He said smoothly. I drew in a deep breath.
"There's something you want to ask?", Akhilesh asked. "Akhilesh.. you know Aviram is my husband. And you have been stealing his deals—"
"I am doing business, you mean.", I said smoothly interupting as he sat back on his seat. "There are ethics to business. And this looks like a personal grudge.", I stated clearly. "It is.", He said casually.
