The Delphic Emir

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Karthik's expression softened for a moment, and in that fleeting connection, I sensed a glimmer of hope for reconciliation. But he snatched my happiness as soon as he gave me. He turned away with an aloof face and I sighed. I suddenly started feeling breathless in this huge room. His ignorance is suffocating me.

" We'll resume the meeting after the lunch." Karthik said standing up and I stood up too along with everyone.

I looked at the watch and it showed 3:20 P.M. The meeting went really long and I don't know to what length we have some. I must concentrate on the second half and at least try to make an impression. I walked behind Karthik and Revanth went away to have his lunch.

" Karthik." I gasped for air as I tried to match his steps. His P.A. looked at me with a glare and I don't know why. Probably because I called her boss by his first name.

Oh dear, this lady will die if she gets to know that this hunk has a wife who is standing in front of them.

" I need to talk to you. Let's talk while having our lunch." I said and she took a deep breath. What's with this woman now?

" Sure, Ms. Agarwal." Came his voice in a formal tone which put me at peace. Him speaking to me is better than him avoiding me. And wait, what did this rascal refer to me as? Ms. Agarwal? Seriously?

I'm writing it in my book Karthik. Wait until we get back together. I'll take the revenge so sweetly that he'll crave for more of my torture.

I followed him and immediately closed the door once we were in. He turned back to me with his blank eyes and his hands in his pockets. He leaned on the table and took a deep breath as if he already anticipated my move. Smart bastard.

" I need to talk to you." I spoke and he turned around opening the buttons of his coat. He hung it on his hair and sat on it like a Royal.

Of course, he's a Royal Sweetheart. My heart chided and I had to nod at her.

" Go ahead." Came his deep voice which made me flinch at my place.

" I'm sorry?" What the heck am I even speaking? It should sound sensual, soft and apologetic. But sounded more like a question. I wish Mother Earth just open up and gobble me up. I fisted my hands in embarrassment and looked at him through my lashes. He seriously looked pissed.

" Get out." He said in his calm yet deep voice that took half of my confidence to speak with him.

" I'm so sorry Karthik. Please accept my sorry. I'd listen to everything that you had to say." I whispered as my eyes burned with tears.

" Eat the food and leave." He spoke coldly taking out something from his drawer.

" I'm not hungry," I screamed and he looked at me with an angry face. I'm seriously shit scared now. Karthik was never angry at me. A sob left my mouth and he glared at me scaring me more.

As if this bitch of my stomach had to act stupid, it grumbled making me both embarrassed and angry. Karthik got up from his seat and I walked closer to him hiccing up.

I was about to touch him and he stopped me showing his hand.

" Don't Ms. Agarwal. I'm just giving you the space you had asked for and the silence you begged me. Now, stop irritating me and it would be better for both of us if you finish your work for what you and your team had come here for." He said slowly trembling my soul.

" I thought you'd forgive me, Karthik. Please. I'm so sorry." I looked at him with pleasing eyes.

The once-cold atmosphere is turning messy for me causing me a huge headache. Karthik hurriedly held my arms and pushed me into his room which was attached to his cabin. He locked the room and I was stupefied. What did he just do?