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Aaradhya's POV

I smiled with pride and walked out of the cabin. Finally I did it.

The project was a great success and I can't be more happy. I called maa and Ishu and gave them this happy news.

Today evening, Vihaan invited me to his house for the official party as we got this huge deal.

I was scared at first because Raghav sir was the one who invited me, but Vihaan assured me that everything will be fine.

As I was sipping coffee in the cafe of the office, Sharan came and sat in front.

"Hey babe, congratulations" he smiled

"Thank you" I said with fake attitude and he laughed

"So, all happy today?" He said and I nodded "of course I'll be happy. Did you expect me to be sad?"

He laughed "you should give us a party"

"Of course, tell me where do you wanna go?" I asked happily

"Any where, probably Chinese restaurant" he smiled and I knew he said that because I loved Chinese.

"So done. Saturday evening" I said finally

"Why not today evening? Are you busy?" He asked with a confused face.

Should I tell him or not

"Umm.. actually Sharan.. today evening it's a party for the employees who were there in the England clients project. So.. I need to attend that" I said hesitantly

"Ohh... Where is it then?"

"Vihaan sir's house" I replied with a smile because he seemed okay with the news.

But as soon as I said that his face fell.

"Vihaan sir's house?" He asked with a frown and I nodded

"Why? Any problem?"

"No. Just be careful. Ragahv sir will also be there. And I am warning you not to talk much to him and give him any signs to go ahead with what he's thinking"

I sighed "Sharan, I feel you're just getting tensed up without a reason. That's okay. I am a grown up lady now, not any 2 year old kid that you have to warn me all the time"

He nodded "I'll talk to you later. I have work now" he said getting up and leaving from there.

I sighed. What is going on in my life.

If I talk to Sharan, Vihaan gets tensed up. If I talk to Raghav sir, Sharan gets tensed up.

And Raghav sir.. wow he's beyond words. Please note the sarcasm.

A few minutes later Sharan came back and gave me a side hug "Be safe. I am with you. Don't worry."

I smiled. Bipolar man

Walking into vihaan's house I found nobody around. A servant said the party was in the bar of the house.

So he had a bar in the house itself. My god.

As I went there, I saw people talking, laughing, drinking and enjoying to their fullest.

I was searching for Vihaan. I wanted to tell him that maa has asked me to come early as Niharika can't stay for long and Ishu has college tomorrow.

I noticed him sitting near the bar table. I went to him "Vihaan maa sa.." I stopped looking at Raghav sir.

Shit! Look before you speak you idiot girl

Vihaan gave me a look and I instantly looked down.

"Vihaan sir, my maa is not well, so I need to leave early." I continued looking down.

"Sure Miss Aaradhya, you can leave when you want." He said in a formal tone while I nodded and left.

As the night proceeded, we were all enjoying the party. One of the colleagues came to me and offered me a drink.

"Hey beautiful lady, here's a drink for you" he said in a creepy voice

"No thanks I dont drink" I said politely and smiled.

"You can try it once" he insisted

Don't you understand I don't need it! Idiot man!

"Thank you very much but I don't want it" I smiled and turned to go

"Listen" I heard him again. I rolled my eyes and turned around

"Yes?"

"This is not alcohol. You can try it." He laughed.

Aiyappa! Why is this man so creepy

"I know. But currently I don't need any drink." I said in an irritated voice

"But..." He was about to continue when I heard a familiar cold voice "Don't you understand she said no"

The man was shocked and went away immediately muttering a sorry.

"Thank you sir" I smiled and turned but he held my hand.

I looked at him with a questioning face and raised my eyebrows.

"I have to tell you someth...." Before he could complete someone bumped into me with a tray and the drink spilled on my dress.

The servant was probably scared and went on saying sorry. But I assured him it was fine and asked for the way to washroom.

"I will lead you there" Raghav sir said with a smile.

I was a bit hesitant to go with him but he assured me.

He took me to a room and said he would wait outside. I nodded and went to clean my dress.

Aiyappa! This dress is completely spoilt. I'll have to change it.

I rubbed the part where the drink spilled, with water but my dress was all wet.

I sighed and went out only to find him waiting there.

"I'll go home now sir, my dress is spoilt, I can't stay in the party anymore"

"I could arrange one for you" he said but I refused

I was about to leave, when I felt a pull on my arm and I was pinned to the wall.

"Si..sir.. what are you..." My breathing became heavy and my heart was beating faster with the closeness

His cologne! It was making me crazy

He rested his forehead on mine and gently cupped my face "I think I am falling for you Miss Sinha" he closed his eyes

I smiled. I could see a changed man standing in front of me.

But then I realised this was wrong.

"Si..sir.. this is not..." I managed to say but he cut me "shhh... It's Raghav for you"

I was shocked hearing it.

"I am sorry but I can't..."

"Miss Sinha, with you I feel different. I know what you have heard everywhere makes you think wrong of me. But nobody knows why I am like that."

So I was right, something has made him like that.

The love in his voice was very much clear and I closed my eyes feeling his presence.

"Will you tell me" I asked keeping my hands on his chest

"Very soon" I heard and smiled. This man has deep secrets hidden.

"Don't worry I won't force you" and that moment I knew I was falling for him.

"Sir I need to go" I whispered

"Raghav.. it's Raghav for you" he said and I felt a sudden loss of his touch.

He kissed my forehead. I opened my eyes and smiled. I went towards the door but turned and looked at him

"You can call me Aaradhya." I blushed and left.

I was falling for him.

Next day

It was a new day. And I was sitting in the office with the file in my hand.

This project is a very hard one and will take a lot of time. Probably 2 months.

And it was assigned to me by Raghav sir. And the most important thing, I would be working with him for this entire project.

Surely meant spending more time with him.

I went in his cabin when he called me.

"Yes sir?" I asked with a smile.

"I told you to call me Raghav right" he said with a small smile.

"Umm.. but this is office and you are my boss..." I replied hesitantly

"I know. But I want you to call me that Aaradhya" he said coming towards me.

This is the first time he called me Aaradhya

I smiled. He sat beside me and held my hands "you are a really beautiful and different lady Aaradhya. And I can't help but fall in love with you" he said suddenly

I smiled "Sir, it's your office. And.. I.. I think we should talk about the.." he chuckled

"Give me" he said asking for the file. I handed him the file with a smile.

He was indeed a great man. A great person.

We worked together for about half an hour and then I left his cabin.

This time, no lust but all I saw in his eyes was a pure emotion that I couldn't describe.

Walking out of the cabin, I sat at my desk and smiled remembering him.

It was almost the time to leave. I walked to the parking.

Sitting on my scooty, I inserted the key but it didn't start. With a frown I tried again.

God! Not now!

I tried for almost 10 minutes but all in vain. Feeling tired and irritated, I sighed.

After a long day at work, all you need is to lay in the bed and rest, but here this stupid vehicle has decided to take my peace away.

I sighed and called Ishu, telling her to stay with maa as I will be late.

"Di, Sharan bhai is also here" she said and I smiled. I truly appreciate his concern for us.

"Okay Ishu. Take care." I said walking out of the office campus, trying to stop an auto.

I sighed and walked to the bus stop. I looked at my watch and checked the bus timings on my phone.

It was late and I was impatiently waiting for the bus to arrive.

Suddenly a very expensive looking car stopped right in front of me. I frowned and tried looking inside.

The window opened and I saw Raghav sir in the driver seat.

He's driving? Such a rich person and driving himself? Wow.

Vihaan also sometimes does so stop getting shocked.

My brain mocked and I sighed.

"Aaradhya? What are you doing here?" He asked and I could see a bit of concern in his voice.

Note the word "a bit"

"Sir, actually.. my scooty..I think there's a puncture.."

"Ohh that's fine. You can join in. I'll drop you." He said with a small smile.

"No no sir. I'll go by bus" I said hesitantly. I don't know whether I should accept the lift or not.

"You can join in Aaradhya. Come" he said and opened the passenger seat door.

I looked everywhere hesitantly but there was no one around.

"Come on Aaradhya. It's not safe here at this time. And you are alone" he said again trying to convince me.

It's true. It's not safe at this time to stay here alone. But..

I sighed when he insisted again. Finally I gave in and sat inside the car.

Closing the door I smiled at him and looked outside the window.

I frowned when I saw a familiar man sitting on a bike, from the rear view mirror.

Sharan? What was he doing here?

Oh my god! Did he come to pick me up?

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Precap: Nibbling on my lower lip he was dominating the kiss.

Tears rolled through my eyes and I realised that I had misunderstood him.

Pushing him away I fiercely said "You are just an advantage seeker. I was so wrong about you."

So any guesses who is it? Raghav or Sharan? 😉