Dev moved back a few steps to look at Sonakshi's face and take in her expressions. She was horrified was what he could conclude. Dev couldn't understand what was happening to him. A large part of him wanted to take revenge on her, but a small part of him wanted to console her. He couldn't bear to see tears in her eyes. He did not understand why he was feeling hurt while causing pain to her.

"Ms Sharma, follow me to my cabin," Dev said.

Sonakshi felt numb. She felt she was going to cry. It would be an insult for anyone to be treated like a servant. A larger one for the daughter of a business tycoon to be treated as one. A girl from the crowd came forward towards Sonakshi. She came up to Sonakshi and hugged her. Sonakshi hugged her back. Sonakshi felt a bit of her burden released after hugging her.

"Hi, I am Tina Ghai. Mr Dixit's Secretary," the lady introduced herself.

Sonakshi didn't reply. She wasn't able to figure out the person standing in front of her. She was Dev's secretary but still, she was the only human in the office who came up to her and comforted her.

Sonakshi entered Dev's cabin. Dev looked up at her, giving his signature smirk. A saying was playing in his mind loud and clear.

The point of revenge is not in the completion but in the process.

"Welcome to my office, Ms Sharma. Ooh! Rather, I should say our office. What say, babe?" He said, eyeing her from top to bottom. He wanted to see her in pain. He wanted revenge.

Sonakshi felt disgusted with the way he was speaking. She wanted to run away from this devil creature but one saying in her mind stopped her.

Great things never come from comfort zones.

Sonakshi just nodded her head. Seeing her face filled with sweat, Dev stood up from his chair and walked towards her. He offered her a tissue which Sonakshi took hesitantly.

Sonakshi gathered all the courage that she had and asked Dev, "Sir. Please tell me what work I have to do for you."

Dev was impressed seeing her still standing up and putting up a fight. A tiny part of him wanted to applaud her for this step while the other part wanted to crush her ego and confidence.

So, the result of World War 3 happening inside, Dev's body was that revenge won. He took the glass of hot coffee kept on his table and walked towards her. Sonakshi's eyes portrayed fear. Dev smirked at her. This was what he wanted to see in her eyes. Fear. Fear of him.

"Put your right hand forward," He said to her.

She obediently did so. Dev had a satisfied smile. A woman who was obedient to his orders was standing in front of him. A tamed wild cat. He liked women tamed.

The next thing that Dev did not just cause physical pain to Sona, but also hurt her mentally and emotionally. Dev had poured the hot coffee onto her right hand. Her right hand was brutally burnt.

Tina walked into the room and was shocked at the sight in front of her. Sonakshi Sharma was standing in front of Devrath Dixit with her right hand burnt by the hot coffee. Tina ran towards Sonakshi. She held Sonakshi's hand and Sona flinched. Sonakshi was going to burst into tears but her self-respect stopped her from doing so. She was not going to cry or beg for mercy in front of her father's enemy. 

Sonakshi turned towards Dev and said," Sir, if you could give me some work, I could do it. I am your personal servant only for today. Tomorrow you won't get such a golden opportunity."

I should take you to my bed then sweetheart Dev's body spoke out of turn. 

Shush! We do not sleep with the enemy. Dev's mind 

Dev had expected Sona to burst into tears and beg mercy from him to stop his torture. Instead, she was asking him to do whatever he likes as he had only one day. He was impressed by her courage. Tina was afraid of what would happen to Sona. Devrath Dixit was a good boss. She had never seen him behave this way with anyone.

"Tina! Please take Ms Sharma to the Go down. Ms Sharma, you have to bring up the 120 files stored in the go down in an hour. You cannot use the lift. You will have to use the stairs," Dev said, his eyes not leaving Sonakshi.

Sonakshi had done the work in an hour despite the fact that her right hand was burnt. Now, it was lunchtime. She knocked on the door of Dev's cabin to ask for permission to leave for lunch.

"Come in," His voice spoke, causing butterflies to fly in her stomach.

"Sir, Can I leave to have lunch?" She asked him.

"Sure you can. Just leave your diamond heart locket on the table in front of me and leave. Also, say Hi from my side to your brother and father, darling," Dev smirked.

Sonakshi's eyes widened. How did he know?

FLASHBACK

In the go-down, before bringing up the files to the office, Sonakshi decided to look into what details the files contain.

She had taken pictures of all the files in her locket which were then stored in the memory card that was present inside the locket. This would be of great use to her father.

After taking the pictures, she messaged Suraj asking him to come to lunch at a restaurant close to Dixit Industries. Suraj texted back saying that Dad and he will be coming. Sonakshi gave a satisfied smile and started running up the stairs with twenty files in her hand.

FLASHBACK ENDS

"Yes, Devil. The work is done," A female voice spoke. The woman was looking at herself in the mirror. A perfect body. Beautiful face. Tempting lips.

She was the daughter of Mr Gujral. Known in the business world as NG, She was Natasha Gujral.

"Remember Natasha. That deal is important otherwise you know the consequences of failing at a task given by Devil," A man's voice came out of her phone.

"Don't worry Devil. The deal with Chang will be yours," She said, her lips curving into a smirk.

"NG. Are you busy today?" The man asked.

"Wow! Is it my lucky day? The Devrath Dixit is asking me if I am free today?" She said chuckling.

"Keep your stupid thoughts to yourself, woman. Devil is never going to fall for any woman," Dev said.

"Well, Dev. I am free tomorrow. By the way, would you say no to me if I propose to you?" Natasha asked playfully.

"Definitely a no. Now get back to work NG," Dev said, his voice turning deep.

"Yes, boss."

Natasha Gujral always wanted Devrath Dixit to be her man. But Dev had no interest in her. He thought of all women except his mother and sister to be selfish and used many girls like tissues.

Whenever Natasha tried to propose to him, he would say Natasha I am happy that you are different from other girls but I am sorry. This Devrath Dixit cannot accept you as his woman for life.

Natasha was a loyal servant to Devil. Natasha was close to Dev. She knew all of Dev's secrets. Or thought that she knew.

Shekhar and Suraj were waiting for Sonakshi at the restaurant. Sonakshi came up to their table and looked at their faces. They both saw the tears that Sona had in her eyes.

Suraj was confused. He then scanned Sonakshi and then noticed her right hand was burnt. He was furious. That Dixit had burnt his younger sister's hand. Now, nobody would be able to spare him from Suraj Sharma's anger.

"He got to know," Sona sobbed, "He took the locket away from me."

Shekhar felt a tiny pang of disappointment but he felt a lot of anger and hatred. Hatred towards himself for sending his daughter to that man. Hatred towards himself for not listening to his son's advice. Hatred towards Devrath Dixit who had hurt his Sona.

"I told you this would happen," Suraj shouted, not being able to control his anger over the fact that Dev Dixit had burnt his sister's hand, "I told you this would happen, Dad.  You don't listen. Look what that Devrath did to our Sona. Sona, resign this very minute from Dixit Industries. No more need to work there. Let Dad's revenge go to hell."

"Bhai! I will not leave until my work is done over there. That is Sonakshi Sharma's final decision and No one! I say No one can change my decision," Sonakshi left for her office.

"Is this what you wanted Dad? Sona's hand getting burnt?" Suraj asked his father.

"You know that it is not what I intended Suraj. I never want Sona under any harm," Shekhar replied.

"Well your wants and wishes are harming her," Suraj said and paid the bill.

Sonakshi walked into Dev's cabin.

"Had a good lunch?" Dev asked her.

Sonakshi had forgotten that she had to have lunch with her family and not fight with them and leave. She had completely forgotten to feed the monstrous hunger growing in her stomach. She still decided to say yes. She had had her lunch share of fighting with her big brother.

"Sir, I had a pretty delicious lunch," She replied to him.

Dev knew that she did not have any lunch as he had sent his best spy, bodyguard, and friend after Sonakshi to look after her safety and see to it that no harm is done to her. He wanted to know her whereabouts at all times. 

His heart was screaming to him. Dev! You like her! She is different from the women you associate with. You feel curious about her.

"Ms Sharma, take the ten files on the table and complete the account sheets of the ten files. Please come to meet me before you leave. Tina will show you your workspace," Dev ordered her.

By the time Sonakshi completed the files, all the remaining employees had left. Dev was waiting for her. He was watching her work through the CCTV footage. He felt so happy seeing her smile. 

Devrath Dixit waiting for someone. He never imagined that he would ever wait for anyone. Especially a woman that too the daughter of Shekhar Sharma. He got up and switched off the lights in his room. The room was just illuminated by the lights coming from the other buildings outside. 

He heard the noise of her heels coming close to the door.

"Come in!" He said before she could knock.

In the light falling into the room, he observed her face. He moved towards her. Sonakshi was frightened. She saw Dev's orbs turning dark. Dark with love and lust. She tried moving back but the next instant Dev captured her. She was captured between the wall and him. She was feeling weak in her knees with the effect he had on her.

Dev was moving forward to kiss her. He could see that he had a great effect on her. His lips moved close towards her face. He tucked back the strand of hair that was flying in front of her face with his right hand. His lips now were moving towards her lips.

At that proximity, Sona's lips parted. Dev took this chance and initiated the kiss. There was power, passion, lust, attraction, and dominance from Dev's side. He started to bite and chew her rose petals and his tongue was exploring her mouth. Sonakshi was also loving this feeling. She did not stop him from entering her mouth. She too started to fight for dominance. However, Dev won. Sonakshi pulled back as soon as she lost her breath.  

It was then that she realized what had happened. She had lost her first kiss to her father's enemy. She had not resisted his forced kiss and instead kissed him back too. She ran out of the room without glancing at Dev who was also confused by his own behaviour.

WORD COUNT: 2130 Words
DATE UPDATED: 6th Jan 2023

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