Meet Atharvaa Singhania, 27 years old, handsome, charming, and hardworking person who completed his business management from the University of London, now CEO of Singhania Industries. He loves and protective about his family.
And our female lead Khu...
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Covering my mouth and tiptoeing, I quietly rushed towards the closet and hastily sneaked in it, closing the doors.
Wow, what a great hiding life you're living these days, Ms. Khushi Agarwal... First under the table, then in the bathroom, and now in Atharvaa's office closet... You just leave your job and turn into a thief that will suit you perfectly... It's all because of this Atharvaa who told him to forget his phone in my room this morning??? And this irritating one kept on ringing with his Mother's incoming call so, I taught that to place this phone in his office quietly, and return immediately without knowing anyone, but who taught that he would come to the office this early??? Don't he have any other works???
How cowardly you became Khushi??? Can't even stand in front of him?? My brain mocked me cruelly.
Yes, I'm a coward because... It hurts to see him so close, yet so far away from me, and I can't handle those emotionless eyes, which previously held a lot of love for me. I convinced it, rubbing slightly on my chest to reduce the pain even after knowing that it never lessens, and shook my head to avoid those reveries.
Hey Bhagwanji, What mistakes I made that you're playing with my life... Please show some mercy on me at least this time, and make him leave this room for just 10minutes, and I promise I will offer extra Prashad to you next time...
"Sir, we have a meeting in half an hour with foreign delicates regarding the current project." His manager's voice appeared from halfway, causing me to sigh in relief.
Thank you, God!!! I didn't expect you to listen to me this quickly... I started to chant internally, but all the color drained off my face when he replied in his authoritative tone.
"Okay, check the arrangements beforehand, and I will meet you shortly after freshening up."
Fumbling with myself, I adjusted in the closet, almost plastering myself to the cabin behind his clothes so he couldn't see me through this glass door of the wardrobe. Soon, the door opening and closing echoed, making me all sweaty, and my breath hitched when he started moving close to me, raking a hand through his hair. I released my breath, which I didn't realize that I was holding when he took the shirt, including the blazer, and moved back, but soon turned my face to another side when he removed his shirt, causing all his muscles and abs to show off.
"Atharvaa, stop removing your clothes..." I screeched loudly, closing my face with my palms when he began to unbutton his pants.
"You???... What are you doing here???" He yelled louder than me, affecting me to shrink back. After gaining a little courage, I slowly peeked through my finger gaps and saw him standing in front of me with a dumbfounded expression. But the major problem is he is still shirtless, which is creating redness on my face.
"Ms. Agarwal??!..." Shaking his hand in front of my face, he called me with the name, which I hate listening from his mouth.
"Huh??..." I reacted absentmindedly.
"I'm asking you for the last two minutes that what are you doing here???" He queried, placing his forearms on the sides of the closet door, reducing the distance.
"I... I come here... Oh yeah, I come here to give you your phone which you forgot in... in my room." I stuttered, feeling his intense gaze on me.
"Stop looking at me like that??? I half-yelled at him, and he raised his brows challengingly.
"Like what??" He returned innocently.
"Like...like I'm a thief, and you're investigating me." I asserted with a scowl.
"Oh... Okay, then answer me??? Why are you hiding here when you came to return my phone???" Narrowing his eyes, he retorted amusedly.
"I... I... to check the closet??" Smiling sheepishly, I answered.
"What??..." His lips are set in a thin line holding his laugh, which is ready to explode at any time.
"Can you please wear your shirt???" Collecting myself, I suggested because I couldn't even focus on what I'm saying.
"Why?? Is it distracting you???" Hiding his amused expression, he questioned me nonchalantly.
"Yes... NO!!!... No... Oh God, Why I'm so stupid???" I murmured, slapping my forehead gently but raised my head and blinked my eyes rapidly when heart-melting laughter emerged from him. His eyes are crinkling at the corner with a sparkle in them, causing him to look more attractive, and I know that I'm staring at him shamelessly, but what can I do???? I couldn't take my eyes off him, not when he is smiling heartily.
Clearing my throat, I tried to get up from the closet but winced when my head hit its upper wood cover.
Ouchh...
"Why are you so careless, Khushi??? What are you even doing in the closet??? Can't you even step out without hurting yourself???" He kept on scolding tenderly, rubbing my head where it hurt, and my heart leaped, seeing his concern for me after a long time. Unconsciously, my hand went to cup his jaw, which made him halt his actions, and I zoned out when his eyes met with mine that reflecting a lot of emotions.
Then forget about Atharvaa... I can't throw his life in danger... I can't lose him. So, the choice is yours... who you want???
"There was something on your face." Jerking back my hand, I said, not meeting his eyes and maintaining an emotionless face. I continued.
"I should leave now, and here is your phone." With that, I roused to walk out but halted when he clutched my wrist.
"It's your phone, not mine." Showing the phone which I gave him, he explained, studying my face. Just when I'm about to grab my mobile from his hand, it ringed with Arjun's name, making his gaze turn quickly.
Why, God, why?? Why can't you see me living peacefully...
Snatching my phone from his grip, I hastily attended the call, as I can't risk of missing any news about children.
"Hello Khushi, where are you??" Arjun's uneasy voice reached as I lifted the call.
"Why?? What happened??" I answered, trying to sound calm.
"Can you come here???" He said, producing anxiousness in me.
"Okay, I will be there within an hour." Tossing my phone in my purse, I raised my head and saw that Atharvaa's face changed again into a firm and hard one.
"Bye," I said, breathing out softly but stopped again when he blurted out.
"Who is Arjun??"
"Atharvaa!!! What are you..."
"I just asked you who the fucking Arjun is???? Can't you answer me directly??"
