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Part 3

Manik and Dhruv entered in Arun Malhotra's office to see both Arun and Nyonika waiting seated on the the couch.
"Mom... good morning... welcome back..." Dhruv went and gave a kiss on her cheek.

Manik walked and gave a faded smile to Nyonika.
"Nyonika... how's it going..." he Said.

Despite of his dislike towards Nyonika he never lose his manners for her.
"I'm good Manik... how about you..how was your trip..." Nyonika asked. A woman with sharp features and a good height, slim figure that matches her attitude gave a similar smile to Manik.
Plain and fake.

Everyone knows that Manik and Nyonika doesn't get along very well. She never treated him as her son. Dhruv's and Mukti's well being and their safety and security comes first to her.

She never likes Manik because he is always smart, intelligent and also good looking than Dhruv. She wanted Dhruv to be the whole and soul of Malhotra fashion house but that's not going to happen until her husband and her mother-in-law is there.

"Successfull..." said Manik. Simple answer.
"So dad what's this meeting about..." Manik asked taking a seat opposite him beside Dhruv.

"It's about something important I have to tell you all... but before that.. did you hire Mathur's daughter..." he asked.
Manik's mood shifted again.

"Yes dad... I already did... but dad I don't understand... when she is not experienced and I don't even know if she is qualified enough for the job...just because she's someone we know we hire her???  That's not fair to other people who actually deserved the job..." Manik's frustration can be seen through his voice.

"I know son... but she is one of my close friends daughter... he just wanted her to work under us just to get experience of the world. Otherwise she don't have to work at all..they are well off without working..." Arun explained.
Manik kept quiet.

"Dad what are we waiting for..," dhruv's patience was losing.
"I'm waiting for a special person.." Arun said.
"And that special person is here..."they turned  to the voice that came from the door.

"Granny...you here???..."Manik and Dhruv got up from their places and held her arms from both the sides to support her.

"why didn't you tell me that you were coming to the office...I would've bring you myself with me..." Manik said.

"Hey beautiful... leave Bhai aside.... you know what I was thinking.. why is the Malhotra fashion house shining brighter differently today..now that I know, it's because of you..." Dhruv never leave a chance to butter up granny. She loves his naughtiness too.

"Naughty boy...." granny patted Dhruv's cheek. " I was missing my grandsons so I came..." she touched her palms to both of their cheeks.
"Dad what's it about..." Manik asked making granny comfortable in the couch.

All of the family is surrounded by the coffee table in the middle. Arun initiated the talk.
"Now that the whole family is here I would like to announce something..." he looked at all of them.
"I'm planning to take retirement within a year..." as soon as he said Nyonika's face turned tensed and by the look of granny's face it seems she also didn't like his idea.

"I'm waiting till the launch of the new venture and check how much Dhruv turned responsible... if he didn't than I will handover the company in Manik's hand..." Arun continued.

"Dad I'm still not ready to take over such a big responsibility... please keep me away from this business stuff..." Dhruv tried to save himself from all the talk when Nyonika interrupted him.

"Shut up Dhruv. Stop talking like an idiot..." turning to her husband she said with a worried look.
"But Arun how can you do that. You have to think about everything and from every aspect. There's Mukti also and she is not at all interested in business, her field is totally different...." Nyonika wanted to tell him that he can't take a decision in favor of Manik but she couldn't express her thoughts because of the presence of her mother-in-law.

Arun never like his mom to be disrespected, Nyonika always think before she talks anything bad or rude to her. Right now she can't say a word about Manik. Otherwise Lajwanthi Malhotra will not be quiet.

"I think your wife is correct for the first time in her life Arun.... you cannot take any decision in haste... think before you take this step...." granny said but she is also worried about the future of her grandsons.

'I can't let arun take this decision... these brothers loves each other a lot...I won't let anything comes in between them, not even money...' granny thought.

"Maa.... don't worry at all...I will not do anything that will create problems. But I wanted to take retirement so that I can fulfill the promise I did with you..." Arun said.
"What promise..." Nyonika asked suddenly.
"I promised Maa that I will take her on world tour once we settled our children... right Maa..." he winked at granny.

Nyonika got disappointed by his words.
"Yes you are right...but I will at least get Manik settled first and engaged Dhruv before I leave..." granny was excited too hearing about the world tour.
When Nyonika feels neglected she stands up from her place and pulled her purse.

"If your announcement is done can we leave... I want to go home I'm tired of the journey..."
Granny got up too...
"Arun we need to talk about your decision of retirement... don't finalize your it before we discuss about things..." she said in an authoritative tone.

"Ok maa I will not do that..." he too stand up..
"Manik don't you offer coffee to me...I came after a long time to the office..." granny turned and sparked at his grandson.

"Of course granny... lets go to my office..." he took her hand in his and they walked out of the door.
Manik took her to his office passing by Kathy's desk.

"Kathy can you order two nice coffees.please..." he said.
"Right on sir...." replied Kathy.

They entered the office and Manik settled granny down.

"I love your office darling...it's so peaceful...." granny said looking around.

Manik smiled.
"That's how you raised me granny... being very selective in choosing things. I like very few things....and this is the way I like my place...." he said.
Kathy entered with coffee tray.

"Mr. Malhotra... the French clients wanted to talk to you... they said whenever you are free give a call...." Kathy informed Manik.

"Sweetheart... you carry on with your work... I will drink coffee and leave.." granny didn't let herself disturbed Manik's work.
"Are you sure granny..." he asked.
"Positive.." she replied.

Manik kissed her forehead and left the room to make the call.

Granny finished her coffee. Kathy waited for her till she's done with her rest. When she was about to leave her phone buzzed.

Granny got a call from someone she took the call and hang up after few minutes. Than she walked with Kathy  to her  desk and said.

"Kathy, can you do me favor. Manik's cook is on leave for a week, can you send someone to his penthouse in the mornings from Monday to make his breakfast ready quickly...." seeing the surprising look on Kathy she continued.

"I know it's out of the way for your work but you can pay extra to whoever is going... it's important.." she said.
"I will granny ma'am... I will for sure send someone over there to arrange the breakfast for him..." Kathy assured her.
"Thank you sweetheart I will really appreciate your help... it's only for one week.. and I will text you the list of things he eats everyday....." she said and left the place.

It was evening, after spending some time with Navya and Aliya, all three girls including Nandini went home.
Little did they know that Nandini's and Navya's mom were waiting impatiently for their return.

As soon as they stepped into their house. Nandini's mom Anita started her questionnaire..

"So what happened? You couldn't find a job right? I knew it... you can't find a job in one day.... it's close to impossible, but don't worry. You have nothing to lose... we will go back to our home town today... I already packed your bags ... don't be sad... you will have a very relaxing life there..." aunty Annie is non stop ranting without thinking.

"Mom mom mom.... relax, calm down, take a deep breath..." Nandini make her sit on the couch. She make her take deep breaths. Navya's mom gave a glass of water to her.

"Are you ok now..." after she drank a sip Nandini asked.
"I got a job..." Nandini whispered.
"Whaatt...." aunty Annie screamed and stand up.
"How..." she asked again.
Navya and Aliya also got inside, took off their shoes and sat on the couch in the living room.

They were expecting a little dramatic situation in the house. That's the reason they make themselves ready for all kind of situations to handle.

"Who gave you the job in one day... who can give you... you think I'm dumb... it's highly impossible to get a job in just one day... I don't believe you... I will not believe you at all..." aunty Annie started again.

Navya gestures her mom to talk to her.
"Annie... will you calm down... listen to the poor girl first... you are not letting her speak at all..." Sumitha said in a pleading tone.

"Mom I really got a job... it's a big company... I'm on probation for few weeks..." Nandini started explaining her whatever she thinks will calm her mother down. She don't know what all she speak. But she didn't let any of the blunders came out of her mouth that happens in the office.

Her mother kept quiet and listened to her. Taking a deep breath she said.
"Ok then I will stay here how long they will keep you... if you are on probation then I will wait till your probation time ends and till you become permanent..." she decided.

"What? But mom... what about appa and Gramms. And I don't know how long my probation will last...." nervously Nandini looked at Navya and Aliya.

According to their plan Nandini will quit the Malhotra fashion house as soon as her mom leaves and find some other job.

Now what.

"It's a done deal... no further discussion..." Annie got up and said.
"You girls go get fresh I'll serve dinner..." 
The girls went to their room. They stayed in one room because they have fun living together.

"What's gonna happen now girls. How will I prepare mom to leave... she is not going anywhere... what should I do now..." Nandini held her head in her hands and sat on her bed.
Navya and Aliya sat beside her on her bed hugging her from the side.
"Nandu don't get disappointed... we will figure something out..." Navya said.
"Yes sweetheart... just think that there's something better in this too...we will find a way..." Aliya said.
Nandini hugged both of them and said.
"Thanks guys... without your help I don't know what I would've done.. thanks for your support I love you guys...."

"Awe that's what we all are here for.. I love you guys so much..," Aliya said.

They laughed together.

It was weekend and because Manik had to finish all his pending work, he was busy.  But still Dhruv and Cabir dragged him to the pub to enjoy Saturday night.

The three handsome men entered into the smell of liquor and smoke filled atmosphere. Boys and girls were dancing and having fun with their partners. Manik went to the bar counter and ordered a beer.
Cabir joined him. Dhruv went to the DJ and gave some songs to play.

When he came back and before Manik could ask anything he said.
"Bhai you must hear this track, a new one from Ed Sheeran. It's really good.

A different kind of beat played in the juke box.

The club isn't the best place to find a lover
So the bar is where I go
Me and my friends at the table doing shots
Drinking fast and then we talk slow
Come over and start up a conversation with just me
And trust me I'll give it a chance now
Take my hand, stop, put Van the Man on the jukebox
And then we start to dance, and now I'm singing like

On the other side of Chicago in Nandini's house. Navya wanted to do something because Nandini got a job. Whether it's on fake grounds or whatever.
She dragged Nandini out of her room and said.

"Nandu let's celebrate... you got a job in the famous fashion house of the nation... we will do barbecue in our backyard. And tomorrow we will go for shopping. After all you have to dress well according to your company..." Navya said while Sumi and Annie were chitchatting

All three girls arranged everything in the backyard and Aliya played her new collection of songs on her phone.

"Nandini you should hear this song the lyrics are very good.

Girl, you know I want your love
Your love was handmade for somebody like me
Come on now, follow my lead
I may be crazy, don't mind me
Say, boy, let's not talk too much
Grab on my waist and put that body on me
Come on now, follow my lead
Come, come on now, follow my lead

Manik felt a pat on his shoulders.
"Manik Malhotra... when did you return from Paris. You didn't inform me..." a beautiful looking girl wearing a short skirt that's ending only to her thighs exposing off  all of her legs and a crop top without any straps showing off almost half of her cleavage, Is standing with a broad smile on her face standing very close to Manik that her bare thigh is touching his leg.

Manik felt uncomfortable by her closeness, but he calm his nerves and pushed her a little with his hands that she didn't notice.
"Soha... what's up.. how are you..,I came back two days ago. You were not at the office or studio. Maybe that's why you didn't know..." answers Manik.

"Oh yeah... MS told me that the shoot of new venture is not happening soon so I was enjoying the free time. You know so that I can bring my fresh and rejuvenated face for the shoot..." she said waving her hands near her face to show that she is the face of his company.

Manik got her point and said.
"Yeah got that, but we need to talk... I'm thinking about something regarding the new venture...." but she cut him off by a scream.
"What.. are you planning to replace me Manik.... I'm your cover face for your company... you can't replace me...that's not fair..." she started acting like a baby. It's making Cabir and Dhruv irritated.

"Soha Soha... relax... I didn't say such a thing... I said we need to talk on that...so calm down... just have a drink and enjoy your weekend. We will talk when you come to the office on Monday... ok..." he said.

Soha gave a smile and nodded her head. She went back to her group of friends.

I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with the shape of you

Manik's thought went straight to the elevator girl hearing the words of the song. But it's disturbed by Cabir and Dhruv's conversation.

"Bhai... why do you have to deal with her... you can find so many good looking and gorgeous models... but you take her tantrums and still kept her as your main model.... and also show stopper..". Dhruv said.

"Dhruv is right Manik. She is literally throwing herself on you..don't you get bothered by her at all??? Why do you let her come on you???" Cabir joined the conversation too.

"Guys first of all I'm not letting anyone bother me whether it's Soha or any other... secondly. No matter how many tantrums she throws, she is good at her work... and she is famous... if I fires her then our rival companies will grab her and make the most out of her.... so relax... it's just part of business plans... no big deal..." Manik took a sip of his beer and said.

"I will not let any one come on me... specially girls... she use to be my classmate in college for a couple of semesters... that's why I consider her...or else I will not let any girl effect me..." he was convincing them.

Or

Rather convincing himself.

One week in we let the story begin
We're going out on our first date
You and me are thrifty, so go all you can eat
Fill up your bag and I fill up a plate
We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour
And how your family is doing okay
Leave and get in a taxi, then kiss in the backseat
Tell the driver make the radio play, and I'm singing like

Girl, you know I want your love
Your love was handmade for somebody like me
Come on now, follow my lead
I may be crazy, don't mind me
Say, boy, let's not talk too much
Grab on my waist and put that body on me
Come on now, follow my lead
Come, come on now, follow my lead

Manik couldn't take the words of the song. His gut feelings says that, the elevator girl is not getting to leave him soon. He will definitely see her again.

I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Oh—I—oh—I—oh—I—oh—I
I'm in love with your body
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with the shape of you

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He got up from the barstool and checked Dhruv and Cabir. They were busy enjoying their drinks and talking to girls.
He sneaked out of the pub and came out.

He  strides across the street crossing the road, he came near the Chicago river bridge.

Nandini's face flashed in front of him. The way she held her arms because of fear in the elevator, the way he felt when he comforted her... and the way they kissed.

How her lips felt against his. The warmth of her mouth is still fresh on his lips.

'And no one can effect me like the way she did...' he thought.

Nandini was drinking soda after done with the barbecue.
Aliya came and sat beside her.
"Nandini I want to know one thing. What if... you know that elevator guys cross your path again.. what will you do..."
Nandini was lost in her thoughts. Sumi and Annie went inside retiring themselves for the day. Navya joined them too after wrapping up for the night.

"Yes Nandu .... what will you do..." Navya asked.
Nandini stretched her legs in her front and looked at the night sky. She got up from the chair and said.
"I don't know yaar... I never thought of that part yet. How should I react..".

"If you listen to me than you should ignore him..." Navya gave a piece of advice.
"Let's cross the bridge when it comes..." Nandini said and watched the twinkling stars in the clear night sky.

It was not even seven O'clock when she entered the hall at Kathy's desk. Kathy started hovering her with questions.

"Well well my lady... you are here... you knew that you have to join today. And still you don't pick up your phone..."

Nandini thought that she didn't received any calls from the office since she left from here.

"I've been calling you since Friday evening but your phone is shut off. Why do you keep phone when you have to keep it shut off.." Kathy continued with her rant.

"Ms Nandini Mathur... your irresponsible behavior is not gonna be accepted here.."
It clicked Nandini then that they've been calling the other girls number, she didn't give her number to them..

"I'm so sorry Kathy...actually my number has been changed on Thursday and I couldn't inform you.. I'm really sorry about it..." she genuinely apologized.
"But.... do you mind me asking, why were you trying to contact you..." she asked politely.

"You have to go to this place and make breakfast for our boss before 8am... his cook is on leave and he expected breakfast on his table at eight..." Kathy explained her.
"But..."

"But what... it's not like you have to do it everyday, just for one week... think it as a part of your job... you will be payed extra for this..." Kathy didn't let her talk.

"It's already 7am... how can I reach there in time and prepare the breakfast...and what if boss don't like what I make..." Nandini got scared of new responsibilities that got adding up to her job list.

"His pent house is only 5 minutes away from here. If you leave right now you'll be there in no time.... I will text you everything on your way there....and one more thing.... when you come back you have to get his coffee from Starbucks..." Kathy did not hesitated to add duties to her work.

"He drinks a special one.... caramel macchiato grande with liquid sugar... from today till you work here it's your responsibility to get it for him...his day don't start without his coffee... don't forget..."

"Oh my sweet lord... what did I get myself into...is he a boss or what..." Nandini ranted and left from there.

Till she reached downstairs Kathy already texted her the address of the penthouse and also the code of the entrance.
She put address in her navigation and drive off. It took her 7 minutes to reach the building. The place is close to the lake shore drive and the views of the ocean can be seen completely from there.

She entered the underground parking and parks the car. She came out of the car and walked to the entrance of the building and punching the code she came in. The receptionist stop her from going further.

"Excuse me ms.. where do you think you are going...." he asked.
'Oh sweet Jesus... I don't even know my boss name... what will I tell him now..' she was thinking when her phone buzzed.

She picked it up and a breath of relief pass through her to see Kathy's number as she save it.

"Kathy... I didn't even know my boss's name.." she said without hearing her.

"Ms Nandini can you pass the phone to the receptionist George...." Kathy said. She passed the phone to him.

After talking to the receptionist Kathy hangs up.
"You should have told me lady that you are the new cook for Mr. Malhotra... I would've let you in instantly..." he said.

"Come on I'll take you to his pent house....." the receptionist whose name happens to be George  got up from his chair and took her to elevator # 2.

"I never saw you here... is this the first time you are visiting his place..." he asked.

Nandini nodded her head in a yes.
She is very nervous to even say anything else. New place, first time and that too to this height. She didn't even noticed which floor she is going. But she knows that this is one of the top residential high rise buildings in downtown Chicago.

"I've known Maria his cook for almost 5 years. She is a very good lady. She has to go back to her country Mexico because her mother got very sick...." George is giving all the details of her boss's day to day life. When Nandini is wondering why can't her boss not make his own breakfast.

'It's not that difficult to toast bread and scrambled some eggs to eat. But these rich people can't even make small meals for themselves...' she thinks.

The elevator halted and the doors opened to a very elegantly built alley that takes them to a door.

The nameplate was encrypted

MANIK MALHOTRA.

'Oh ... so his name is Manik Malhotra. By the sound of his name he looks like a middle aged man... nothing to worry about Nandini... relax... take a deep breath and go ahead...' her thoughts were broken by George again.

"Mr.  Malhotra is in the gym downstairs... he will be back in 15 minutes... You have enough time to fix his food... good luck..." he gave a smile and opened the door with the master key he was holding in his hand.
It seems like George knows about Mr. Malhotra's daily schedule. 

"Gym..." she said to herself. Getting herself inside the pent house closing the door behind her.

"Wow... what a place....good choice of living... but why is he in the gym... he can't make his own breakfast than how's he handling the workout session...." she is ranting to herself.

All kind of weird thoughts are coming in her mind.
"Well maybe he went to keep his health intact by doing treadmill every morning.... anyways what do I have to do now..." she took out her phone to check the list of thing she has to make.
The list goes like this.
As soon as he returns from the gym he needs his freshly squeezed orange juice.

She hurried to find the kitchen.

"Nandini stop wasting time and start working you have a lot to do....your boss doesn't make sense to you... he is working out and he needs orange juice, that understandable, but three eggs frittata, wheat bread and cut fruits...." she checked the refrigerator for the oranges.

She took out the oranges and kept it on the counter. Her phone starts buzzing.
She picked it up turned on the speakers.
"What upp girlfriend... how's the start of your day...." Aliya said in her style from the other side.
"Nandu you didn't meet us before you leave... so we thought of saying good luck to you for your first day...," Navya joined her as they always do the conference call. Nandini left early around 6:15 so she couldn't say bye to anyone.

Nandini left a cold sigh from her mouth. She found the juicer on the counter and start making the juice.
"Story of my life is going to change girls... I don't know what I've put myself into... but I'm sure it's definitely going to change..." she said squeezing the oranges.

"Now what happened..." they both asked.
Nandini briefed the story from Kathy till she reached here.
"But you were hired as an assistant designer, why do you have to work as a cook..." Aliya got worried for her.

"Aliya... you know how thay make you work when you are a fresher... they make you do all the other things other than your professional qualities....Nandu you don't worry... just do your work and leave from there... whether your boss is an old man or young... leave a s soon  as possible...." Navya's safety mode turned on for her sister.

"Don't worry guys, I'll be fine..." she said and hangs up the phone.
She checked the list again. It says

Egg frittata with bell peppers and onions.
Two wheat bread slices toasted and buttered.
Fresh melon cut into bite size pieces.

"Oh my Aiyyappa... I don't know how to make a frittata... but koi nahi Nandini... you can make a nice omelette with all those ingredients... this is not the time to panic..." talking to her self she opens the fridge and took out the red green and orange bell peppers. Three eggs and some cream.
Keeping it on the counter top she grab an onion and started peeling it.

Good thing is that her culinary skills are coming in handy which she learned in her senior foods class in her high school.

Manik came out of the elevator and went straight to his entrance. George was not on his seat to let him know about his new cook.
Manik couldn't thought of anyone being in his house cooking for him. He knew that his cook Maria is on leave. He only thought his house is empty like every day. He went straight upstairs into the shower. He didn't give a thought that his freshly squeezed orange juice can be ready for him.

But, as soon as he came out of the shower wearing his sweatpants, the smell of cooked onions and bell peppers hit his nose. He got startled and hanging his towel around his neck he climbed down the stairs as fast as he can.

Only to find the same girl whose thoughts he was trying very hard to avoid  since last couple of days. She was doing something with a knife in her hands bending her face down on the counter top.

"You... what are you doing here..." he screamed on her.
Nandini turned around and saw him half naked just in his pants. Her knife slipped off of her hands but thankfully not hurting her.

'What is he doing here... why lord  why.... every time why is it have to be him when I'm least expecting him...' she thought.

"I can ask you the same question... what are you doing here in my boss's house... I came here to help him fix his breakfast..." she composed herself and said out loud with pride.

'Oh so my sixth sense was right after all... she is the daughter of uncle Mathur... but who the hell send her here... Kathy....' he thought

'But I have to stay away from her.... she can be a complete disaster.... I can't just keep myself mingle up with dads friends daughter.... wrong move...' he thought and asked her again.

"Do you even know who your boss is..." he asked with a smirk on his face.

"Yes it's Manik  Malhotra. He is my boss...and don't divert my mind anywhere else .... I'm not gonna fall for any of your excuses. Who knows you could be an intruder in his house...." she tried to cover her panicked state because she don't know how she's going to handle him or the current situation.

He scoffed a laugh at her.
"You think I'm an intruder....  you think an intruder move around the house freely in his sweatpants without wearing a shirt... are you mad.... look around... whose pictures do you see in those picture frames..." he demanded in an authoritative tone.

Now that she concentrates and looked around,.... he was right she didn't even looked at all the pictures that's hanging on the walls. And the huge portrait of Manik himself is hanging above the fireplace.

She gulps down her saliva being nervous.
"Yes you got that right Ms..." he didn't know her name yet,
"I'm Manik Malhotra the owner of this house and your supposedly boss... do you understand...." he said sarcastically.

"I don't what Kathy was thinking when she send you here..." he said again. But the way she shivers after knowing the truth, it got him.

The way she's standing there without moving a single limp of her body caught hold his attention.

He couldn't help himself from walking over to her.

He leaned closer to her and swore to himself.
Her heart skipped a beat as he caught the fresh scent of his shower gel. He touched her face with the tip of his index finger. But he pulled it back suddenly as if he touched something hot.

"Well Ms..." he stopped because her didn't know her name.
"Nandini..," she let out her name as sigh.

"Well Ms. Nandini you are in my house... and you have to finish your work and leave as soon as possible,. Because I don't like strangers in my house as you see....,I want the place to be empty when I come again..." saying that he turned around and taking long strides, he left from there straight to his bedroom.

She let out a breath which she was holding since he came close to her.
But his body... chiseled is the word she was looking for. The muscular and well toned body was struck into her head. She was burning hot by his closeness.

But alas, it's her job so to say. She has to finish it and leave the place before he comes back.
After finishing frying the eggs with the vegetables. She puts the bread in the toaster. She took out the melon and cuts into bite size pieces and set it on the plate before arranging it on the table.

"My sweet lord... am I gonna work under him... like how... how will I face him... our first encounter is so not good..... then all the other times we met it's something I would not like to mention... and for the love of God I kissed that guy...." she looked up to the ceiling.

"How am I going to handle it... why can't my life be simple..." muttering to herself she finished all her chores and cleaning up the counters and washing up the soiled utensils, she set the table with all the food she has prepared, she grabbed her bag and came out of the penthouse.

After coming out she took a deep breath.

Upstairs in Manik's room he was pacing left and right.
"What the hell just happened... why am I not able to control myself when she is in front of me..."

"It's not that I didn't know Maria is off but how can Kathy send her as my cook... is she out of her mind...." he was getting mad and muttering swears.

Changed into a decent Armani suit he combed his hair and went downstairs. He find the kitchen and the rest of the area empty. But he can still smell her. She left her scent around his penthouse.

Seeing the breakfast table ready he sat on a chair and took a sip of orange juice. Serving himself he took a bite of the egg she make. Automatically his eyes closed to enjoy the first bite made by her.

"it's delicious..." those words slipped out of his mouth.

Maria is also a good cook but there's something different in today's breakfast. He finished his breakfast enjoying every bit of it.

"Ummm on the other hand, I could enjoy the delicious breakfast for few days made out of her hands..."
He got up and cleared the table.

"I know I'm being selfish. But what's the harm in eating good food... there's no harm in it right.... so Manik Malhotra... it's gonna be fun... having her as your cook for the few of the mornings and in the office..." he grinned with mischief but controlled himself.

"Control Manik control... you are still her boss... she knew the fact now... so be like one... and do not.... I'm warning you do not drool over her... just stay calm and controlling...ok..." he explained himself while cleaning up the table and putting everything in the sink.

He leave his house and informed George to send house keeping to his house.

End of part 3.

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY guys

I was planning to post this chapter on Valentine's Day.

But I was busy spending time with my mom. Even though I do not really celebrate Valentine's Day.
But I took out time to spend it with my mom. And it felt really really good. I hope you all have fun with your loved ones.

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