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"You didn't say anything like this earlier" Nisha replied

"Maybe because you forget to ask, but believe me Nisha, I won't cross my limit" the way Kabir said it, Nisha believed him in a heartbeat.

"Okay" she agreed.

Kabir didn't know why she agreed or what was happening in his life but he was sure he would go with the flow and take all the happiness which this tiny girl was offering.

Kabir checked his savings, which wasn't much after all he has spent a lot on this comfy apartment and it's been only a year since he had taken the position of CEO.

He tried to get the job from some known clients but they all very politely denied him. He should have known his dad must have ordered them to say no, not wanting to spoil their relation with his dad's big company they all will agree to not appoint him.

Nisha was observing Kabir's behaviour, he looked good till afternoon but now he was looking tense. She thought of helping him.

She made coffee and offered him "coffee"

"Sorry, but I don't like coffee at this time," Kabir replied, still busy in some files.

Nisha didn't reply or move, she was thinking what to do, "then what should I bring for you?" She asked.

Kabir looked up at her and found her concerned face, he smiled at her and she replied with a very contagious smile, his all stress ran away.

Looking his twinkling eyes, Nisha felt so relieved, she was moved back to the kitchen but Kabir took hold of a coffee mug "thank you" he smiled like a baby.

Nisha wanted to ruffle his hair and caress him lovingly, she thought she had all rights as his mother.

She ruffled his head shocking him, he looked up at her. Her loving eyes were enough to make a lump in his throat.

Nisha sat next to him and looked around for files "what were you doing?" She asked.

"I'm checking which company I can apply for jobs. It's hard, most of the companies have business relations with Rathore Industries, or it's rivals. I can't go in both" Nisha smiled, understanding that Kabir doesn't want to give benefit to rival companies just because of his fight with dad.

"Do you know anything else than business?" Nisha asked him.

"Huhh?" Kabir asked puzzled.

"I mean to say, your dad can only impact business lines for you, if you have any other interest and passion than you can do that" with Nisha's suggestion, Kabir remembered how he had specially designed an art studio in this apartment for himself.

When Nisha noticed him thinking deeply she said "it's okay if you don't have we will manage" she held his hand.

Kabir held her both hands excitedly "Nisha you don't have idea what you have just said" he smiled happily.

He had always painted in frustration, he had lots of ready paintings. He had already asked Khanna to move things from Rathore Mansion to his apartment a few days back. It must be here already.

Kabir kissed confused Nisha's forehead and moved to the balcony, he made a call to that person who always supported him in his passion and tried to guide him in the arts line.

Once after talking with his art's teacher. He walked in happily. He had known always that he had talent but the way his teacher showed belief and told him his panting can make millions gave him unique hope.

He looked at Nisha who was looking at the file and making faces, not liking the content or not maybe not understanding much.

Don't know why but he never felt this much comfortable, not even with his best friend Dolly. He just wished his new friend wouldn't stab his back.

He knew his heart wouldn't believe it but his mind was still not ready to accept this stranger as someone very special to him.

He has arranged a meeting for tomorrow where he will show his paintings to the buyers once he sells in good amounts and he will make his own studio for his dreams.

Something very new was bubbling in his heart, he started to dream again, wish again maybe he was wrong, maybe he can also find love.

Nisha cooked dinner for him and he asked her to feed her like a mom does for their baby, she did without a single word.

Kabir was already a baby in Nisha's eyes, she noticed every time how his eyes shine with emotions whenever she did anything for him, even if it was a simple thing like offering water and caressing his back when choked on food.

The longing eyes told all, whatever he was trying to ignore.

"Kabir where are you going? Aren't you sleeping?" After dinner Nisha asked.

"You sleep, I have to check paintings if they are presentable or not. If needed I will paint tonight" Kabir said very normally like it was his actual profession from the start.

Nisha felt so happy knowing that he was moving towards his dreams, she trusted his talent as well her Shankar ji. He will bless her Kabir.

Her Kabir sounded so good.

"Good night baby, Sleep soon" Nisha replied, with a small smile she walked towards the bedroom.

Kabir held her hand and pulled her, he held her waist. Nisha was in hell shock and she didn't understand what just happened.

She looked up at his chocolate brown eyes, they were darker than earlier.

"What did you say?" He asked huskily.

"Good night" was hardly audible but because of closeness Kabir heard it.

"After that" he whispered and inched his face closer.

"Ba..baby" she breathed, it was very hard to pronounce a single word, his proximity affecting her system.

"Baby" he mumbled and smiled.

"What?" She asked him.

"Don't you want a good night kiss from your baby?" He asked with one raised eyebrow.

He moved closer, Nisha was not in sense but her nervousness was evident on her crimson face.

Nisha closed her eyes, she didn't even once try to get free from his hold, she liked the way he was holding her, claiming her.

She felt blank the moment his touch was gone, she opened her eyes in disappointment.

With a wink he said "good night" then after his Charming smile he walked in a room next to the master bedroom.

Nisha took a deep breath and counted till 100 to control her over a fast beating heart. After 3 minutes when she came back to normal. She walked into the bedroom. They had a very beautiful attached balcony in the bedroom. She walked there and looked above in sky "plan B successful" she smiled to herself.

Next day Nisha went to work after having breakfast, she took a lunch box and cooked food for Kabir too.

Kabir kissed her temple and wished her bye. He was sure he would miss her but he wanted to see whether it was true or he was just thinking so much.

Once she went out of room, the loneliness he had felt his whole life, hugged him again. He tried to do things and keep himself busy. Even his paintings were not enough to distract him. He couldn't help and miss that tiny girl.

When he reheated food and took to eat but he can't eat a single spoon of food.

He checked the time it was only 1:30 pm, his meeting was 4:30 pm, he can attend that even after having lunch with his partner.

He drove and reached his old office. He thought he should feel bad or something to leave this place, but he felt sad about the good memories, but he was glad to leave the work. He did handle his business like a pro since it was in his blood but the happy feeling he gets looking at colours while stroking them with a brush on canvas was a different level of satisfaction.

He knew the Account department was on the 6th floor, he knew even if he wasn't CEO anymore it's his office only. The attitude and style he had maintained as CEO Kabir Singh Rathore was back in his body. He walked confidentiality.

He asked about Nisha's cabin on reception. Receptionist who was already shocked to see Kabir on Account's floor got almost a heart attack when Kabir smiled at her.

Kabir didn't knock; he just got in Nisha's cabin. He got shocked with the sight Nisha was trying to make her hand free from Mr Singhania.

"What are you doing?" Kabir Barked at Sumit. He instantly left Nisha's hand. In no time Kabir was standing between both of them.

"Are you fine?" He asked Nisha.

He could read she wasn't fine there something seriously wrong, why was Sumit trying to drag her and where?

Nisha just nodded her head in reply, while Sumit was standing surprised with a sudden entry.

"I did ask something?" Kabir turned towards Sumit and glared at him.

"Nothing sir, I was just asking her to come with me for lunch" he replied nervously.

"You were literally dragging her," Kabir accused him.

"We are good friends, it was totally friendly, right Nisha?" He asked Nisha.

She just nodded her head in reply.

"If you guys excuse me" saying that Sumit Singhania ran away from the cabin.

Kabir was already killing Sumit in his mind with 1000 different ways, how dare he touch her forcefully? Does he think him blind?

"Stop lying and tell me what's the matter with Mr Singhania?" Kabir asked, not liking Nisha's tensed face.

It was like his bright sun was hidden behind a cloud.

"Kabir please drop the matter and tell me why are you here? Mr. ex CEO"

He shook his head in disappointment. 

"I want to have lunch with you" he scratched his neck and said without meeting her eyes.

It was all needed to bring a smile on Nisha's face.

"Oh Great let's go to the canteen and have lunch" Nisha happily clapped her hand in excitement.

Kabir couldn't help and forget all the tensions which he had some moments back. He smiled at her antics.

He pulled her cheek cutely.

Nisha pouted and asked what? From her expression.

"You are my daughter too," he winked.

Nisha smiled shyly realising she was being childish.

When they reached the canteen Nisha chose to sit with Kabir alone, she knew he was an introvert, directly if she will ask him to sit with her friends it will make him awkward. It's best to be alone, she was already enjoying his company way more than needed, hardly he had started to open up and accept her.

"Wow, Nisha you brought so much food" Kabir replied once he got back on table after reheating food.

"Oh actually, I eat with my colleagues. We share food. I hardly get to eat from my own lunch box" she smiled brightly.

"Oh, I didn't know that if you want we can join them" Kabir was being way more sweet than he thought he could be.

"No, other time" Nisha Kabir's hand looked like he was about to close the box.

This touch and smile was enough to make Kabir happy.

They took food in their plates and started to eat.

"You know Nisha I love pasta and you made it well, usually I don't like reheated food but it's awesome" Kabir said while eating.

"I know," she replied with a smile.

Kabir crooked his eyebrow "I mean I googled about you, your likes, dislikes. I even know your favourite is BBJ" Nisha replied while taking another bite.

Kabir smiled approvingly at her stalking nature without minding it at all.

After lunch Kabir dropped her In her cabin, he was totally a gentleman with her. He didn't let her carry the lunch box or anything. He was totally behaving like a good husband. There was not even a single hint or attitude of being Ex CEO.

"Nisha takes care, and it will be great if you can share your problems with me," Kabir said, referring to the matter of Sumit.

"Does it concern you?" She asked, hoping for a no as an answer.

"Way more than you can believe, the scene is hard to forget. There is something serious I know but you are not telling me" Kabir was actually tense thinking what could be the matter.

"He is forcing me to date him, but I know his intentions aren't good and I don't have any feelings for him," Nisha replied, not disclosing the matter.

"Is it that you wanted to talk about ? That mail thing" Kabir asked.

"Hmm, yeah but it doesn't matter let it be I will handle him. Please do not do anything" Nisha said to him. Though she doubted why will he do anything for a stranger?

He kissed her temple "take care"

Kabir went in Sumit's Cabin directly.

"Go...good afternoon sir" Sumit mumbled. He had doubted what relation Nisha had with this guy but after seeing them in the canteen it was crystal clear Mr OSO was totally wrapped in Nisha's little finger.

It was shocking since he was never seen with any girl, his personal life was so hidden that suddenly seeing their public lunch in front of the whole office was a hot gossip for now.

"Why did you lie that day?" Kabir Barked.

Sumit didn't reply.

"Why are you behaving like deaf? You know I don't like to repeat myself" Kabir said in a cold voice.

"Sorry" Sumit was hell scared thinking Nisha must have told him all.

"That day when I called me and asked what the matter was ? Why did Nisha mailed Me? You lied saying the matter is closed now and if needed any assistance you will manage it when I asked about the matter you said it was regarding some mistake in the finance department regarding salary for PL" Kabir Barked at him.

"Matter wasn't that, right?" Kabir's words made Sumit shiver.

Kabir moved forward and held Sumit by his collar. "I'm not sure about the matter but I know it's something related to you, the day it will be confirmed. Believe that day will be the last day of my working life. I will make sure you won't be able to work in any other company again" he left him.

Kabir felt relieved seeing his expression. He still couldn't trust him but he hoped that Sumit won't trouble his Nisha any more.

As expected his paintings got sold in a very much higher amount than he had thought, surprisingly his sir was right.

He had introduced himself as Kabir, nothing else. The client had asked him to try an exhibition, he had asked for time to think about that.

Being a painter it's needed, it's the only way of promotion but still he needed little time to feel and accept himself as a painter.

When he reached home he was so happy and Nisha had cooked his favourite dinner.

They had dinner silently and after that they walked to the balcony for fresh air.

"Nisha" Kabir mumbled seeing her glowing face, moonlight was making her look all more beautiful.

"Hmm" she replied, still gazing up at the sky.

He held her hand and placed cheque on it.

Nisha looked surprisingly at the cheque, when she realised what it was. She didn't see what was the amount or anything, it was his first income from his paintings that was enough to bring happy tears in her eyes.

She smiled and cupped his face. She pulled him little down to her lever and kissed his forehead.

They didn't utter a word, it was way more emotional moment to speak anything.

Later when Nisha was in the bedroom waiting for Kabir, he had locked himself in his studio room just like yesterday. Yesterday late at night he had joined her in bed and held her hand while sleeping.

For today he was in shock what did he do? How can he give her cheque like she was his true mom? He was getting messed up with the deal.

Though deep down he knew not even his real mom deserves the cheque, it was only she who believed in his paintings even without seeing it.

The way Nisha had reacted was actually a moment to capture.

So here he was painting his inspiration.

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