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Actress and The C.E.O (Part 1)

"Okay, okay. Let me at least wear a shirt," Conan said, but Roman didn't give him time as he dragged him out of their room.

Roman didn't want Conan to pussy out now. He had finally accomplished the task to let Conan believe that his unrequited love was not unrequited.

It was a lie what Roman told Conan. Nica had confided in Roman about her feelings towards Conan. She was scared she would ruin their 5-year-old friendship. Roman told Nica repeatedly to tell Conan. She was as stubborn as Conan was, saying what she felt was just infatuation. It wasn't so. He saw the way they both stole glances at each other. They were a perfect match.

"Woah!" Someone collided with Roman as he and the person stumbled backward.

"I'm so sorry..." His words were cut short when he saw Ekaashi in a beige satin robe in front of him.

"Roman? What are you doing so late?" Ekaashi enquired. "And who's the shirtless guy?" She looked at Conan, and then their intertwined hands.

While Conan blushed, Roman introduced them.

"Ekaashi, meet Conan, my best friend, and the Head Chef. Conan, this is Ekaashi Chatterjee..." Roman couldn't complete when Conan cut him off.

"I'm a fan, Senorita," Conan said coming forward suddenly forgetting he was shirtless.

"You are?" Ekaashi asked. Was he?

"Yes! I've seen all your films, even the Bengali ones, in English of course. And I am hooked to 'The Indian Wife'," Conan told her. Oh! This was the Indian actress he always gushed about!

"I'm glad you liked them," Ekaashi smiled. It wasn't like the one she smiled when Roman, and she met in her room. This was restricted, professional. That was friendly and bright.

Wow, 2 hours of meeting her, and he knew the different types of smile Ekaashi had.

"I hope you liked your dinner," Conan was practically jumping.

"I loved it, it was delicious, thank you," This time Ekaashi's smile was warmer. "What are you guys up to?" Ekaashi asked looking at Roman.

"Conan has to confess to someone. I am just making sure he doesn't change his mind," Roman said looking at Conan who made a face and pulled away from Roman's hand.

"I am not chickening out this time," Conan crossed his arms against his chest.

"We'll see," Roman's tone was challenging. "What are you doing here at the foyer? Any issues?" Roman asked with concern.

"No. Just couldn't sleep," Ekaashi smiled nervously.

"Come with us then," Roman proposed as Ekaashi and Conan looked at him with shock. "Come with us, make sure he doesn't chicken out," He told her.

"But I am in my night clothes, and I don't even have my nanotooth," She told protested.

"We won't be gone long. I can promise that you won't even have to get out of the car," Roman assured her with a smile, and Ekaashi smiled back.

"Okay," She agreed and Conan cheered. Roman just smiled at her while Ekaashi smiled at him. He gave her his hand, and she took it immediately.

Roman towed two people while he commanded Sam on his nanotooth to bring his car in the driveway.

"You don't take off that stuff, do you?" Ekaashi enquired as they waited for Roman's car.

"Nah. He's addicted to it. Even sleeps with them beside him," Conan told her.

"Seriously? It's dangerous for your eardrums," Ekaashi pointed out.

"I've told him that millions of times, but Roman Raj Valdez doesn't listen to anyone," Conan scoffed.