*Nicole Pov*

"Sure! I will get it done." I said with a smile and turned around leaving the place with the same smile until I reached my cabin.

The moment I sat down, I glared at the door, wishing I can hit that man's face right now. Because of that king this guy is treating me like a failure.

It's been two weeks since I returned and because I came back in the middle of the project my boss just made my competitor the promotion I wished for and now that Jack is irritating me like hell.

I can't blame my boss because no matter what is the reason, I came back without finishing the project. I glanced at my phone in surprise to see two missed calls from Rahim. Why is he calling me now? If he is calling me to ask about anything regarding the project, I will kill him along with Jack.

I took a deep breath and called him glancing at the files before me which I have to go through. How did I fell to do this desk job from the field work?

"Madam?" he asked the moment he lifted the call.

"How are you, Rahim?" I asked leaning back.

"I am fine, Madam. But the project is not so fine. Already two delicate items got destroyed where she made the workers dig the place when she was supposed to get it done delicately by the team itself. As it is less work, the team is not saying anything and the workers are protesting because the work is more, but the pay is the same." He just vented out without a break.

I sat there stunned hearing all this. And a slight pain started when I realized the project is doomed now for which I worked hard with my team.

"And the prince also left the place." He added in a whisper and I stiffened.

"What? Why?" I asked him frowning.

"I don't know, Madam. After you left, the very next day he left and he is staying in the palace." Rahim replied.

"That's a good thing, right?" I asked him smiling.

"Yeah!" he replied and I sighed, shaking my head.

"Rahim! It is what they wished and this loss is theirs, but not ours. So, don't take too much stress and let the things happen. You are there to help the incharge and that's what you should do." I know I uttered the sensible words, but I am just a hypocrite because right now I want to go there and correct all the things.

"How are you doing, Madam?" he asked and I again glanced at the files.

"I am doing wonderful. I actually have a date tonight." With these files I added at the end of my reply.

Immediately there was a silence and I frowned before asking, "Can you hear me?"

"Er... Yes... Someone wants to talk to you, Madam." Saying that there was immediately shuffling and then some big sounds.

"Hello?" I raised my voice and then stopped hearing a reply.

"Hello!" I know it could be him because no one will have a difficulty to say that single word than him.

"How are you?" I asked him smiling.

"Hmm!" he replied, making me chuckle.

"Why are you using Rahim's phone? Don't you have one? Just give me your number." I asked and he again just made the sound.

"Okay! I need to go." I mumbled after the awkward silence.

"I am a Prince, right?" his question surprised me completely.

"Of course! You are a Prince and will be King in the future." I replied and again he stayed silent.

"Okay!" Saying that he hung up and I stared at the phone frowning.

After finishing the work, I stood up feeling tired and walked out of the cabin to see Jack stepping out of his cabin.

"Finished? Come early tomorrow because there is some more work." He said, smirking and I know he is showing his revenge just because I got selected to go to this project.

"Jack! Is it possible to give me some field work?" I asked politely and just them our boss walked near to us.

"No, Nicole! You made this company lose a huge project. I don't think you are in need in the field work again." He replied politely.

"Just one mistake, Jack. If there is any field work, let her go. I know I gave the charge of distributing the duties to you and I shouldn't recommend, but she is good at her work." Boss pointed out and I felt surprise.

"Sure, Boss! If I find some work which is suitable for her, then I will give her that." Jack said, giving a nod and after Boss left, he gave me the expression like he will never give me any such work.

"Why so much hatred?" I asked him frowning.

"You turned me down so many times thinking you are some Princess and you need to know that you are just a normal girl." He replied and I stared at him like he has gone mad.

"Excuse me? Just because you want to date me, I have to say yes? Well, I want to date a Prince then, will that happen?" I asked, rolling my eyes.

"Oh Please! I was just blind to think of dating you. You are not worth of me only and Prince... yeah right." He asked laughing.

"Guess what? I was normal before this and even now. You are the one who is blind. So what you are making me do just the desk work, I have enough confidence to be best even at that." With those parting words, I walked off fuming.

"Hello?" I asked, yawning and glanced at the clock to see it's two in the morning.

"Hello!" hearing his voice, and I took my phone away and glanced at the unknown number.

"This is your number?" I asked him frowning.

"Can I leave, Your Highness? I had to come suddenly and my wife must be wondering." I heard a voice which is familiar.

"Is that Rahim? What is he doing here?" I asked him frowning.

"Number and to show the Mobile is working." He replied and then calmly added, saying, "I don't remember."

"Oh!" I didn't know what to say for that confession.

"Sleeping?" he asked and I replied yes.

"Date?" he asked making me chuckle.

"I was just joking to Rahim. I was talking about the files and... wait a minute, how do you know about that? Rahim told you?" I asked him frowning.

"Speaker!" he replied and I sighed, laying down on my bed.

"How was your day?" I asked, thinking how he used to just dog but now he left that place and I don't know what he is doing everyday.

"Training!" he replied and I frowned at that, but he added, "To be a Prince."

"Right! You know my day is just worst and the reason behind is me rejecting a guy to go on a date. Why don't they leave the women alone, man? If she says yes, then she is characterless and if she says no then torture her until she says yes. God! Maybe I should search for a new job. He is torturing me like too much." I vented out and he calmly listened.

"Oh!" he whispered the same I used making me laugh.

"You know, sometimes I think I am torturing you sharing these things." I said and I started talking about him and as usual he gave single word answers.

When I saw that it is four in the morning, I hung up saying I need to sleep at least for sometime so that I can do the work in my office.

This continued for the next few days and Jack continued his taunting saying I am not being that fast which is actually true. With not much sleep at night due to the conversations, I was lagging back a little.

However, suddenly the phone calls stopped and when I tried to call him, his phone was switched off. I realized I became addicted to his calls which is completely a bad thing.

So, I finally dressed up on Friday night and reached the bar to meet some friends from work. Surprisingly, I had a good time and a guy whom we just me asked me on a date and I immediately accepted.

The next day I got ready with extra care for my date. It's been a while since I went on a date due to this work stuff and I just hope I will not make a fool out of myself.

Just when I picked up my purse, I heard my phone ringing and saw that it is Ali. I thought for a second whether to lift it or not and in the end lifted the phone.

"Hello?" I mumbled and he repeated the word.

"Ali! I am actually in a hurry to go for my date. He must be reaching now. I will talk to you later?" I asked and there was just silence from his side.

"Joke?" he asked making me remember how a few days back I joked with Rahim.

"No! I am serious." I replied and heard the doorbell ringing.

"Ali?" I called him, but he just whispered, 'Okay!' and hung up making me sigh.

Was there something important, he wanted to talk about? Well, I will just call him immediately after returning from the date.

That thought made me pause a little. Why am I in a clear mind that I will have dinner and return to my home alone?

It's not like I stopped my dates with just dinner before because a few times it went beyond but today without even starting my date I just decided it will end with just that for now. And he is actually good company and attractive then why?

I shook my head, hearing the doorbell ringing again and walked out with a smile going through the same process of him complimenting on how I am looking and then setting towards the restaurant and the same questions about interest.

Why am I being so rude about this? This is what happened all these years, then why am I not feeling good?

"Thank you for the dinner." I said, smiling at him and he smiled back before leaning forward and pressed his lips to mine.

However, after a few seconds, I stepped back with an awkward smile. He gave a disappointed look and he promised he would call me again for our next date to which I calmly nodded.

I am not going with him again which will stop any mixed signals he must be receiving because of my behavior. Maybe I should just think about my work before any of this.

The moment I entered the house, I called him and felt relief when it is actually ringing and waited for him to lift the call but he didn't making me frown.

"Fine!" I mumbled to myself and got ready to sleep.

However, I woke up hearing my phone ringing and I lifted it saying, "Why don't you ever lift my phone?"

"Working!" he gave a single reply as usual.

"Hmm!" I mumbled, not saying anything else.

"Talk!" he asked, to which I continued to stay silent.

"Date?" he asked and I can feel him using irritated tone.

"Yeah! He is just beside me." I replied and waited to see what he will say.

"No!" He said in anger tone and I stiffened hearing his tone.

"I am joking!" I immediately added not knowing how to react to his reaction.

"Bye!" saying that he hung up and didn't let me say anything.

What the hell! Just for that word he hung up and I immediately called him fuming, but it is switched off.

"Fine! You know what? Get lost!" with that anger I slept again and the whole Sunday I did whatever house works I had which I was dragging for a few days.

On Monday I was angry at the whole world and all my colleagues stayed away from me and even Jack kept quiet from making a comment.

By afternoon I heard a knock and I asked in a rude tone, "What?"

However the moment the door opened, I cursed myself in my head because I just talked rudely to my boss.

"Come to my cabin." With those words he walked off with a frown.

Because of him I lost the project and now my job too? I asked myself groaning and stood up before walking towards his cabin.

When I walked in I saw Jack sitting on one chair with a smug look. I know I need to start looking for another job and I wish Nev is with me right now.

"Please take a seat." Boss offered and I nodded before following his order.

"I just got a surprise for both of you and of course for me also." He started and I glanced at Jack to see him frowning.

"Jack was complaining how you are not doing good work with the one he is giving so I was thinking what to do and finally someone else gave me the solution." He added.

"Sir?" I asked him, hoping he just get to the point and not make this situation as some suspense thriller.

"I got an interesting call asking for your assistance back on to the project with your salary raised a little and they are going to sign a contract that this project will happen only with you being the charge otherwise we can sue them to stop the project. In short they are giving us the whole rights." He explained and I sat there stunned.

"Who?" I asked him in a whisper.

"Prince Ali! And he wanted me to let you reach there today itself otherwise the whole contract will lapse. So, you need to pack fast and reach the flight. I will mail you the ticket details which the Prince sent." He replied.

"But... how can I..." I trailed off, frowning in shock and anger for all this.

"Nicole! I was thinking of shifting you to the new branch and I think in these two choices you know what is best for you." He mumbled and I stared at him before nodding.

"She will sabotage the project." Jack complained.

"Well, even if she does, then we will still be on the winning side. So, I don't have any problem with this and I hope you too keep your personal thoughts to yourself." With those words Boss gave us the permission to leave.

"What have you done?" Jack asked the moment I stepped out of the cabin.

"I started dating the Prince." I replied with sarcasm and walked off wishing I can punch his face.

But now I need to punch one face whom I will meet after reaching his place and I need to pack my stuff as fast as I can. Oh, he will definitely get a punch from me.

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