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As Nidhi walked out of Rey Designs, people stared at her.

They couldn't hear Siddharth booming voice, as they expected.

They expected some heavy drama, Siddharth's bursting out and what not. But they were highly disappointed because whatever happened, happened behind the closed doors of Siddharth's cabin.

But from the look on Parinidhi Vyas' face, it was clear that whatever happened was not pleasant.

"Well, let's get back to boring work guys." Tara, an employee said sulkily. She is the same woman who insulted Nidhi on her first day here, for the way she dressed. She didn't get another chance to bully Nidhi, as Nidhi was appointed as their boss' errand girl.

As Nidhi exited the main door of Rey Designs, she bumped into Laksh.

"Cupcake? What are you doing here? Why do you look so disturbed?" Laksh asked anxiously.

"It's nothing, Laksh. I had some unfinished business here. It's done. Why are you here?" She asked curiously.

"I told you about our collaboration with Rey Designs for the upcoming fashion show. I have a meeting with Mukul regarding that." Laksh said.

"Okay then. You carry on." Nidhi said.

"I will come home in the evening. We will talk then." Laksh said, making it clear to her that he didn't believe whatever she said.

Nidhi sighed and walked away.

All the way to the temple, all she could think about was the emotions she saw in Siddharth's eyes.

'I have realised what I feel for you.'

'This fighting spirit, Nidhi. That is what is pulling me towards you more and more. I am like a moth around the flame, when you are around. How much I try, I can't stay away.'

What did he mean by all that?

What is he trying to say?

This man! Why is he still having so much control over her?

Today, she managed to push him away.

Hopefully he stays away.

It was hard to resist him when he was an arrogant brute.

What can she do if he says such things?

A part of her is not even ready to believe that he is being genuine. How can she? She had lost trust in him. In whatever that has existed between them.

It was all her imagination. Nothing more.

Nidhi shook her head to dispel those thoughts and walked to the Shiv Parvathi temple.

She can't waste time thinking about such things. Her temporary contract with the company she worked with, ended a day before. Now she has to wait for a new job.

****

Evening

"Hey bhagwan, ever since the Raichands came with the proposal, these two girls are always in a daze. What has happened to them?" Bhadra Bua cried out seeing both Priya and Nidhi walking, lost in their thoughts.

Laksh looked at Bhadra Bua in surprise.

"Raichands' proposal? For whom?" Laksh asked curiously.

"For Nidhi. She walks around with her head in the clouds. I don't understand how they wanted her to marry their grandson." Bhadra Bia said, shaking her head in disbelief.

"For Parth Raichand?" Laksh asked and Bhadra Bua laughed.

"You too thought the same right? We did too. I mean, why would anyone think that Siddharth Singh Raichand would want to marry Nidhi. He has always been troubling her and fighting with her. And she has been complaining about him since day one. It came as a surprise for us too." Bhadra Bua said.

Laksh quickly connected the dots.

So, it wasn't hate that motivated Siddharth Singh Raichand.

He remembered the last two encounters he had with The Siddharth Raichand. The look in his eyes was deadly. As though, he would like nothing more than hunting him to death.

It began when Siddharth's family teased Nidhi about her engagement with Laksh.

That man has been jealous!

Laksh couldn't help the laugh that burst out him.

"What happened, Laksh?" Bhadra Bua asked and Laksh shook his head.

"Nothing bua. Let me talk to the girls," he said and pulled both Nidhi and Priya into their room.

"Laksh? What is it?" Priya asked in shock.

"It seems that you two are in some other world. Now tell me in detail." Laksh asked, leaning against the desk in the room.

"Tell what?" Nidhi asked in confusion.

"Cupcake? Siddharth Singh Raichand, the man who hates you, as per your claim, asked for your hand in marriage. When were you going to tell me?" Laksh asked and Nidhi stiffened.

"What is there to say? I said No. So what is the point of talking about it?" Nidhi asked, adopting a nonchalant look on her face.

"What were you doing in Rey Designs this morning?" Laksh asked and Priya gasped.

"You went to Rey Designs? Why would you do that Nidhi?" Priya asked anxiously.

"I just wanted to know what new game he is playing. So I went there to confront him." Nidhi admitted.

"Game? Why do you think this is a game?" Laksh asked and Nidhi let out a humourless chuckle.

"Why else would Siddharth Singh Raichand want to marry a middle class nobody?" Nidhi asked.

"Maybe because he has genuine feelings for you?" Laksh asked.

"Feelings and Siddharth Singh Raichand? Nice joke." Nidhi said, knowing how much of a stone hearted man he is.

If he even does have feelings, then it is called hatred. And she knows it well. She has been at the receiving end of it.

Nidhi's phone rang at that moment.

"It is from the agency. Give me a moment," Nidhi excused herself and walked out of the room.

"Hello Nikita ji?"

"Nidhi. A new opening has come. It is for two months. Are you willing to take it up?" Nikita, the temp agency head asked.

"Ji, ofcourse. What is the work?" Nidhi asked.

"As an errand. The salary is quite high, though the boss is strict." Nikita said.

Nidhi scoffed. She managed to work under the meanest of the bosses - The Siddharth. This would be a piece of cake.

"Sure, Nikita ji. Where is it?" Nidhi asked curiously.

"Have you heard of Rey Designs, Nidhi? It is a big fashion industry. You have to join immediately." Nikita said and Nidhi froze...

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