I stared at her as she was deep asleep. The silk sheets were tangled between our naked bodies, and it took every last drop of strength in me to not kiss her. It could disturb her sleep and after last night, I want her to rest. The silk strands covered half of her face, and the other half was illuminated under the dim lights of room. I pushed the hair back, behind her ear and she slightly stirred. I completely turned on my side and propped my head on my hand, watching her breath in and out. I'm turning into a creep.

Every second of last night was beautiful for me. Every time she moaned my name, it felt as if I was high on some kind of intoxication. She made me breathless, enraptured me in her world and I blindly followed her. Her hips moved like the waves of ocean when I slammed deep in her waters. She was sweet, salty and all wet. The vicinity of her body was like drug I couldn't get enough of. Earlier, even the thought of sex used to disgust me, but with her, even that seems like heaven. And after witnessing last night with her, it was indeed a heaven.

Her ex-husband was an asshole. Who would betray such a great woman. So clear with her words and focused on her aim. Any man would be proud to have her by his side. And he left his kid too? Goodness, what a douche!

I let my finger trail along the length of her bare arm. She moaned and her eyes slowly opened. They looked drunk. Lazy and hooded with exhilaration.

I smiled when her eyes met mine, she quickly avoided my gaze. I frowned.

"I need to leave.", She spoke and sat up.

I followed her and made her face me with my thumb and pointer finger holding her chin. "What happened?"

"Nothing. I'm running late. It's already eight thirty.", She mumbled before attempting to get up and then hissing in pain.

"We can take a day off and lounge around.", I suggested but I knew I would receive a negative response.

"No it's fine. Work is important.", She said and then got off bed, her face scrunched for a mere second before she grabbed her dress and slipped it on. Then she wore her underwear and slipped in her heels.

"At least have breakfast with me.", I said and she looked at me for a moment before sighing and shaking her head in denial.

"You forgot to keep the money.", I said when she was about to open the door.

"What?", She looked confused as she turned around to face me.

"The money? Now that you're treating me as a prostitute, at least keep the deal.", I spat out coldly before turning my head to look out of the huge glass wall.

"I don't understand you, Kabir! I said it's all about sex! Why do you have to be such a retard!", She snapped before I heard the sound of door being opened and then couple of seconds later, getting shut.

I thought we had something beautiful last night. Something that only belongs to us. I guess not. She just wanted some dick and she got one. Now it's done. I was the emotional fool who got involved more than necessary like a damn high school kid.

May be I was blind to see the real her. No wonder her husband left her. Aarav did said that he accused her of sleeping with some other man. It sounds true now.

Throwing the sheets off me, I got off bed and waltzed inside bathroom. Slamming the door shut, I turned on the shower and placed my both arms against the wall as I dipped my head under the shower head. The water travelled down my body, relaxing my tensed muscles.

After shower, I got ready and prepared casual breakfast for me. Cornflakes and some milk that's it. I was in no mood to turn my dining table into a buffet table for one person.

After tying the tie, I grabbed my shoes and slipped them on. After shrugging on my black blazer, I brushed my hand through my touseled hair and wrapped my watch around my wrist before nodding in satisfaction.

"Let's just forget about her. You can do so much better.", I said to myself and forced a smile at my reflection before sighing in frustration.

After sitting inside my car, I realized I need some files and they are right now at home. Turning the engine on, I pressed on the gas pedal before heading home. When I reached, I parked my car in porch and strolled upstairs.

I grabbed the needed files and walked out of my bedroom just to bump into Ahana.

"Damn sorry! You okay?", I asked gingerly as I leaned down to her eye level.

"I'm fine.", She rubbed her forehead before looking up at me. "You weren't home yesterday?", She asked.

I tilted my head before nodding. "I was at penthouse.", I said.

"With Rivaah?", She asked with a hint of smile.

"Yeah, how do you know?"

"I just guessed.", She shrugged. This is the first time she's talking so carefree with me. "She's a-"

"Whore.", I completed in disgust. Even remembering this morning brought a wave of fury in me.

"You're so disgusting! No fucking doubt you deserved everything that you went through!", She spat out before storming past me. My jaw dropped.

"I'm disgusting!?", I whispered in disbelief. "Why am I always at the receiving end!? She used me, had her fun and then left me as if I'm nothing but a sex provider! And I'm disgusting!?", I hissed to myself before shaking my head. "Hell with you all!", I was pissed off. I stormed downstairs and left to office.

My day went worse. Not being able to get her out of my system, I was completely distracted and unfocused. At the end of the day, I found myself dialling her number. Fuck yourself, Kabir!

"I'm sorry I'm not available at the moment. If you've something important to say, please leave a voicemail-"

"Great! Now she's avoiding me!", I groaned before tossing my phone on the leather couch situated against the wall, beside the door of my office.

I stood before the glass wall, staring at the tall sky scrapers. Even though I may look calm from outside, I was not. I don't know why a woman I just met was affecting me at this extent. I mean, is it healthy? Am I getting obsessed with her? God no! That'll be horrible!

"Sir?", A gentle knock interrupted me.

"Yes, Karthik?", I turned around.

"Mr. Neel, our advertising head is here to meet you.", He informed me.

Neel? Damn he has same name as that bastard.

Okay, I was angry at that moment when I said those disgusting things about her. I was hurt that she just left. And I took out my anger by cussing her out. I know I shouldn't have said that, but I was pissed off so spare me.

"Send him in.", I said and sat down on my chair.

"Good evening, Sir.", The tall man greeted me as soon as he entered. He looked young, must be in his late twenties. I nodded and gestured him to take a seat.

"What's the matter?"

"I should have went to HR but I thought you would be a better option.", I nodded at him to continue. "The new Advertising Head of Khanna Enterprise is demanding and bossy. She just wants to rule my team. We're equals but she treats me as her subject. I'm sorry but I can't work with her anymore.", He said shaking his head.

"Cool. You can submit your resignation by the end of this week. I'll handle everything else.", I smiled in acknowledgement. He's my employee, and solving their problems is my first duty.

"Sir!?", He looked shocked.

"What?", I asked innocently.

"I deserve better. She deserves to get fire!", He said thrusting his finger on my table.

"Is she my employee? Do I pay her?", He shook his head. "If you can't handle a woman, I don't think you're capable of doing this job. She didn't went to her boss complaining about you. Did she? It's you who ran to me like a child with your complaint box!", I said sternly as I stood up. Placing my hands on the desk, I leaned down to glare at him. He cowered back. "Either be her equal, or let her boss you around. Your choice. Otherwise, I'll let the HR know to type in your resignation. Clear?"

"Okay, Sir. I'm sorry.", He mumbled before getting up and excusing himself out.

I sat down and rubbed my temples.

Getting back to work, I decided to shove all the thoughts related to her to the back of my mind.

It was almost midnight and I was exhausted.

A week went by and she never answered my call. It always went straight to voicemail. I decided I need to get hold of my emotions and move on. It's not that we were in some kind of relationship, it can't be that difficult. It was just one time thing for her and I need to treat that night as same.

I was going through some contracts when two gentle knocks interrupted me. "Come in.", I said and Karthik stepped in.

"Miss. Rivaah is here to meet you, Sir.", He whispered, almost as if restraining himself from freaking out.

"Send her in and take a day off. You look like you need it.", I said and he blankly nodded before walking out.

"May I come in?", Her soft voice digged out my buried desires for her.

I clenched my jaw and invited her in. "Yes, Miss. Verma?", I said in a strictly professional tone as I crossed my legs. She looked damn hot in that tight pink pencil skirt and blush chiffon blouse. Her hair were tied up in a high pony tail. Gold stud earrings got along with the thin gold chain that was tied around her swanlike neck. Her lips were painted scarlet. Her lips looked glossy and mine demanded to be on them.

"I came to deliver this status report.", She said raising up the blue colored file.

"You could have emailed me.", I shrugged.

"I thought you might need a hard copy of the final report.", She said as she moved forward, her heels made a pleasant clicking sound.

"You shouldn't have taken the hassle. My Advertising Head is not here to just get paid.", I forced a smile.

"I was passing by. So it wasn't a hassle to me.", She said before placing the file on my desk. My eyes followed her hands, and the memory of her long fingers running through my hair crossed my mind bringing me on the edge of patience.

"Fine. You may leave now.", I said as I turned to look at the computer screen.

"Do you want me to?", She asked.

"Why did you ignored me!?", I demanded as I turned back to look at her.

"I didn't. I was just busy."

"Busy!?", I let out a sarcastic chuckle. "Damn busy you are, I shall not take your more time. Please don't waste your time on me, Miss. Verma. You're free to leave!", I said and picked up a random file. I even forgot what I was working on.

Instead of walking out, she walked toward me. Gripping the armrest, she turned my chair. I looked up at her furiously. "What do you want!?", I asked.

She leaned against my desk and rested her slender hand around my nape. Tugging at the ends of my hair. "Rivaah, please!", I said swatting her hand off. "If this is again all about sex then please leave. I'm not interested.", I said and she looked annoyed.

"Fine. Jay was asking me out for dinner. I guess I've no problem now.", She shrugged casually before getting off the desk. Grabbing her wrist, I pulled her on top of me. I locked her long and sexy legs between my thighs and made her sit on my lap.

"You do it intentionally! In the meeting room, that night at my penthouse. You know I get jealous!", I gritted out and she looked smug.

"It works."

"You're a manipulating bitch!", I hissed as my grip around her hips tightened.

"That I am.", She looked proud.

"You know everything in me is screaming to end this right here. Because this is turning toxic! But I can't let you go. I want you.", I said. Her eyes bore into mine. Her hands covered mine that were laid on her hips. She pulled my hands apart and interlaced our fingers.

"Then who's stopping you?", She whispered and I slammed my lips against her.

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"Mom, I'm tired!", I groaned as she went on stuffing her shopping bags in my hands.

"Ahana, give me yours.", She said and took them from my sister before dropping them on me. I struggled to hold them.

"What the hell! Give some to him!", I said briefly glaring at Aarav who strolled along with us with a cold coffee in his hand.

"You're their big brother.", She chastised me as if that rests the argument.

"Exactly! I'm your son and their elder brother. Not your personal maid!", I groaned as she added another shoe bag in the collection after paying for it. We all walked out of the shop and I was completely drained.

"You would look good in maid's outfit.", Aarav commented playfully and Ahana snickered. I glared at him before kicking him on his shin. He lost his footing but balanced himself before he could kiss the floor. However, his coffee, said goodbye to him.

"A very irresponsible Indian you are!", I retorted back as I eyed the stained floor with disappointment.

"You're such a child!", He snapped back.

"Okay, I'm hungry now. Let's head to food court!", Mom declared loudly. The word food got my utmost attention and I ran like an eager puppy to the nearest food court. They all were laughing at me. I could hear them. Well, if you're dragged to a meaningless shopping spree on Sunday, and are forced to go at it for four hours, I'm sure you won't be any different from me.

I was already seated when they all reached. "I've already told my order. I need to use the washroom.", I said and stood up. I found the nearby men's toilet and entered in. After completing my business, I washed my hands, wiped them to the tissue and stepped out.

"Daddy?", A small, scared, whisper caught my attention and I turned around, only to meet an adorable pair of onyx eyes, staring up in awe at me.

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