Maya's POV

"Maya! You don't have to go to his office! I can arrange a replacement!" My mom said while I was getting dressed for work.

Mom had also received the mail regarding my audit schedule. From the moment I woke up this morning, she was trying to stop me from going to his office.

My parents already blamed themselves for getting me married to Arjun. I didn't want them to feel guilty about it. It was my mistake that I couldn't find his true motive before marriage. They never forced me to get married to him. So, in no way, they are to be blamed for my divorce. But now, it was high time I faced my fears. I had already taken my decision the moment I saw the mail. I was going to do this, no matter what.

Arjun doesn't make any difference to me anymore. 'The Kings and Queens' company was just another office and he was just another CEO and this was just another audit for me. It was my work. I can't run away from it.

After adjusting my black trouser that I had paired with a sky blue shirt, I was ready to go.

"Mom! I don't want to discuss about this anymore!" I said, grabbing my office stuffs from my room.

Yes, I was in my room. I had to get over it at some point of time. I can't keep running away from everything that was connected to my past. Coming back to my room; was just a baby step towards the process of moving on.

After stuffing my kajal and lip gloss into my purse, I was ready to go. I can't survive without my kajal, lip gloss and a hot cup of coffee.

Yes, I can never go even a single day without a cup of coffee. Thanks to my dad for getting me addicted to it.

"I am leaving, mom! Don't tell dad about it" I said, slipping on my nude stilettos.

She glared at me with a -do you think I won't tell- look. I know that it was going to be futile talking to her over this.

"Bye, mom" I said, kissing her on her cheek.

"Don't let Arjun intimidate you! You are strong! Remember that!" she said, holding my shoulders.

"I will" I said, hugging her.

"I'm proud of you" she whispered for which I smiled nervously.

My nervousness increased tenfold when I reached his office. I used my mom's car to travel since my Audi was at Delhi and it would take at least a week for it to be transported to Chennai. I was sitting inside the car at the parking lot in the basement. My palms started to sweat in spite of the air conditioning and my low tolerance to coldness.

Maybe, I took the wrong decision! How was I going face him every single day? Was it going to be easy for me?

"You can do this!" I kept telling myself and had one final look at myself in the rear view mirror to check if my usual makeup was in place.

I nervously stepped out of the car and after locking it, I headed towards the staircase.

I was here again. I was back in the lion's den. All these places meant so much to me once. Memories started to haunt my mind.

"Ar... Arjun! We are at the basem-" my words died in my throat when I felt his lips nibble on my neck

He pushed me towards the railing and pinned me against it. Even after a whole night of nonstop sex, this man was insatiable. He couldn't have his hands off my body.

"You look so beautiful, baby" he breathed against my sensitive skin, slowly kissing my earlobe.

A faint blush crept up my cheeks and I couldn't help but smile. He quickly pressed a chaste kiss on my lips "I love it when you blush"

It only made my cheeks become even hotter. "I can't wait to take you right on my office desk" his explicit words turned me on to great heights and the rest was only history.

There wasn't a single day that went without me visiting his office. But it was only during the first year of our marriage.

From the day when our companies merged, the auditing of 'The Kings and Queens' had been taken up by 'Sharp and Measure'. Since I was married to Arjun ,I personally took up the auditing work and no wonder the work was still being delegated to me even after our divorce.

I reached the ground floor and I saw all familiar faces staring at me as though a fly was sitting on my face!

I wanted the ground to swallow me, right at that moment.

"May I know what you're here for?" the slutty looking receptionist brought me out of my trance. Her breasts were literally pushed up till her face. Was she dressed for work or some ramp walk? But she really did look like a model with all her sexy curves and long legs. I can give her that.

I remember seeing her at the office, but I never really knew her name because, Arjun and I always used his private elevator which takes us to his cabin. So we never come to the reception area.

But with the look that this receptionist was giving me, she knew that I was Arjun's ex-wife. It was written all over her face.

"I'm Maya, your company's Auditor from Sharp and Measure" I told her, showing my identity card.

"Alright! Let me take you to your cabin where you will be working for the next thirty days" she said with a frown on her face and got up from her chair.

"This way" she said, gesturing her hand to the direction of the elevator. I had the urge to tell her that I knew every inch of this office. But I buried that thought instantly.

The elevator stopped at the twenty ninth floor where Arjun's office was at the thirtieth floor. When I audited his company previously, my cabin used to be right next to his. Though, I would end up in his cabin at the end of the day.

I quickly shrugged off those thoughts and tried to concentrate on my steps to my new cabin.

"This will be your cabin. Nisha who was auditing our company for the previous two years, has stored all the data of our company in this pen drive" she said handing over the pen drive to me.

"If you need any more information or data regarding our account or tax, please reach out to the respective department. You can find the numbers of every department in our -"

"I know. Thank you" I cut her right there. God damn! I know every inch of this thirty storied building!

She gave me a doubtful look "I doubt that. A lot of changes have taken place in the past two years, Maya" she said with a cunning smirk and walked away, swaying her stupid ass.

"Indeed! A lot has changed" I muttered under my breath and stepped into my new cabin. It was extravagant. The room looked private and peaceful and I settled on the comfortable leather chair in front of the computer.

It was good that I did not work in the same floor as him. It would have become tougher for me if it was like that.

In not more than few minutes, I had my entire concentration on checking the internal controls of the company, when a phone call disturbed me.

Who could be contacting me through the landline connected to this cabin??

I sighed in frustration and answered the call.

Before I could talk, I heard his voice. I could never go wrong in recognizing his voice. It was Arjun.

"Hello, Nisha! Thank you for making it on -"

"I am not Nisha" I stopped him.

"Maya! I want you in my cabin, now!" he said in a loud and angry voice, and hung up.

How dare he? I am neither his servant nor his wife to do what he says. I am not going to his cabin.

I started with my work again and it was thirty minutes past his call. Just when I decided to go for a break, I saw the door to my cabin being opened.

"Arjun! What are you doing??" I asked when I saw him shutting the door behind him.

He was dressed in a black slacks and a crisp white shirt. And I was guessing that he had left his blazer in his cabin. The sleeves were folded up his arms giving me a glimpse of his muscles. This man has started working out. Light stubble spread across his jaw which made him appear hotter. But he looked angry! I could see it. He took long strides towards the chair that I was seated in.

"Why didn't you come to my cabin?" He asked, banging his hand loudly on the glass table. It terribly frightened me.

"I..I.-" I stuttered and suddenly I felt so stupid

"What you?? Tell me!" he demanded, bending towards me.

"I didn't want to" I said, quickly standing up from the chair. I felt quite a lot better, now.

"The company does not function depending on your wants! Do you get that??" he said

"Look! First, I am not here to make your company function. That is your work. Second, I am here to audit the functioning of your company and third, if you want to meet me, make sure you request and not demand. I am not your wife to abide by your stupid demands"

"This is my office! You are not the one to teach me what to do and what not to do" he said

"Both you and I know, how this office became yours!" I said, folding my arms across my chest and I could help but smirk. He was taken aback by my response.

"That, we sure do! No one would have married you for any reason other than money. Have you ever taken a look at yourself in the mirror!" he asked

It hurt me immensely. It really did. Maybe I wasn't that strong. But I can't show that his words hurt me "I have and for a fact, I know that I have a more beautiful soul than you do" I said.

He laughed sarcastically. What was he thinking??

"What are you here for?" he asked out of the blue.

Before I could open my mouth to answer "If you're thinking of trapping me again by doing all this, then you're having false hopes" he said

Like really?? He thought that? I really wanted to laugh it off "Stop giving too much importance to yourself" I said and walked out of the cabin after grabbing my phone and wallet.

I finally felt relieved. I was good at this. I really felt like I have changed for the good.

I went to the coffee shop opposite to his office for a break. The owner of the coffee shop had changed in these two years. Change is the only thing that never changes

A mug of hot coffee was all I needed

"With extra cream please" I added, paying the bill.

I was waiting for my order to arrive, while I dazed outside the glass wall at the busy city.

Just then, I saw Arjun exiting the office with the receptionist just behind him. Maybe he was going somewhere for some work. I can at least save myself from another face off.

He opened the door to his car and before he could get inside, he pulled the receptionist in his arms and kissed her on her painted lips.

Heyaa!!What do you think Arjun is up to? Man whoring?? LOL ! And some cheers for Maya for being strong?? Let me know what you feel!

I know, I know!! I am late by a day. But just a day, so you all can forgive me, right?? I had written this part two days back, but when I opened it today to edit it, it got deleted and I had to re-write the entire thing and trust me, that is the most annoying thing, ever!!! But anything for you lovelies!!

And please let me know one small thing, Does the past of Arjun and Maya that I am including in some places ,annoy you all while reading? I really felt like it was needed and added more meaning to the story. If it annoys you all, do let me know. I really want to know.

It is 4.10 am now when I am updating! I feel so terribly sleepy. Catch you all in another chapter which is coming really soon. And I am sorry for such a long Author's note :P

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