Author’s POV

“ Speak up, I don't have a whole day for you, “ Ryan snorted, lifting his gaze up to Eliza, who was sitting on the edge of the  bed. She couldn’t bring herself to look up at  Ryan, his hateful gaze was already intimidating her that  she began to have second thoughts about going with  her plan.

Ryan was sitting right across from her, on the large sofa of her suite room, where she has been staying for the last two days.

Eliza, the woman with curves and curly hairs who once used to be the  top most model choice for any clothing brand. Her gratefulness and charm never failed to draw people's attention to her as well as what she was wearing. Being in the fashion industry for more than five years Eliza knew how to stay on the top, always. Her modelling career was paying her more than  enough along with adding more fame to her name. Yet she wasn’t satisfied with what she had, that’s how she is. She would never be satisfied, no matter what she has.

Be it money or man, she was never satisfied with  what she got until her eyes fell on Ryan at a business party. A young, six ft hot mess when walking around with  a charming smile and intense aura, She knew He’s the one for her that  she has been looking for all this while. The moment she saw him, she wanted him. She wanted him to please her, she wanted to taste him, at least for once. Not having any second thought, Eliza walked to him flexing her deep cleavage and unavoidable beauty. But when he declined her approach with  a polite smile following an excuse, she was pissed. Her ego was hurt.

Signing a two years contract with Ryan’s company to be a model for Retro fashion clothing Eliza thought she almost got him until she saw his darkest side on that night before she disappeared.

She still remembers that very night. How could she not.

It was midnight and Ryan had to work till late to complete a consignment. Almost every staff member left the office building, except for him. Being a boss isn’t nine to five work, and he knew that.

Deep dived into work Ryan was having black coffee to keep himself awake, but got distracted by the knock on his office door.

Frowning to himself he said “ come in '' even though he knew that his secretary and other staff had already left.

“ you…what’re you doing here ?” Getting up from his chair, Ryan gave a questioning look to Eliza who walked inside his office wearing a black dress that hardly reached her mind. The deep v cut in her dress couldn’t cage her cleavage as it should be. And her high heels didn’t do anything but tuk…tuk…tuk…tuk that irritated his ears. 

“ i need to talk to you Mr.dixit “ she smiled, more than she  should.

“ at this time ? Eliza….first of all, you can’t walk into my office whenever you want. Secondly ….this isn’t a time for a conversation. I would appreciate it if you leave now…i’ve work “ he said firmly, clenching his jaw at her.

Ryan has always been the one who couldn’t stand her site, but for the sake of his company he had to bear her. Of course there were better models than her but he didn’t want to bring his personal vegans into his business. Moreover, he was waiting for the contract to end so that he can end it peacefully, without dramas.

Because he knew what she was up to,  from the moment she got into RetrO. He wishes that if he knew her intention befoehead he would have never signed the contract with her. But since it already happened and he wasn’t left without much choice except to ignore her and her sluttry ways of getting him to her bed.

He hated how conscious she made him feel, whenever she was around.

“ Relax Mr. Dixit…..don’t get worked up….perhaps i know how to calm you down…” she muttered gazing at him, from bottom to top.

As always he seemed delicious to her eyes.

Rolled up sleeves till his forearms, and those veins of his hands had to be her weakness. Standing straight, with clenched jaw, just kicked her kinky desires more as she placed one more step ahead getting close to him.

Ryan backed off and fumed at her this time “ do not get yourself in trouble Eliza, get out “

He wanted to remain strong, and unaffectable.

“ oh come on, it’s just about one night thing….why are you so stubborn ? Wait, are you dating anyone or in a relationship ? aghhh….screw it even if you’re in one “ she smirked, making her red lipstick appropriate to him.

“ Leave “ he snapped, controlling his anger within him.

“ Sure, but not before making you moan…..do you know how desperate I am for you ?” she  brought her  palm to his chest and was about to touch him there but He slapped her hands away.

“ You disgust me, I'm cancelling your contract right now “ he lost his cool.

“ Do you really think that’s what I am here for ? ” she let out a playful chuckle.

Ryan’s breath was turning uneven, shutting his eyes for a moment. He tried to calm himself down before he did something that  he will regret  later.

Eliza came closer to him till her breath fell on his face and whispered “ all i want you to do is, grab me, kiss me hard and have your ways with  me…..right on your desk…. Right in your  office…muhhhh… “ before she could finish  what she was about to say, she was strangled by  Ryan.

His strong hands wrapped her neck, when she was wiggling to free herself from his hold. Constantly coughing and opening her mouth wide to catch some breath Eliza was struggling helplessly. 

Ryan was panting hard, anger and hate got into his head. He hates to face this kind of situation where he has to turn into something that  he hates. He hates to be like this, he hates to lose control over his demon that’s inside him.

“ one more word and I'll not hesitate to throw you from this very building “ he grunted every single word looking into her  horrified eyes, that screamed for help.

“ please……le….leave me “ she could hardly speak as her throat was paining and she  was running out of oxygen.

His eyes turned black with growing ire inside him that he couldn’t control anymore. Gritting his teeth in pure fury he murmured “ you better die Bitch “ 

“ please … '' Her voice wasn’t audible while her chest went up and down as she felt suffocated to death.

But he wasn’t listening to her, he was enraged by her repulsive behaviour. All this while he  was controlling himself from harming her, but today what  she did was provoking his anger that  he had buried deep. She pushes his boundaries, She kept hitting on him even though he denied multiple times. She went on with making him uncomfortable and self conscious by staring at him inappropriately, above all today  she tried to touch him that he hates. He hates to be touched in such a way by a woman. In a way, that makes him go through the things that remind him of his father and what he did to him.

Few seconds passed and Eliza was losing her sense of being unable to breathe anymore. Slowly black spots formed in front of her eyes as she  stopped fighting against him because there was no strength in her. 

In a snap of a finger Eliza jerked back after her little adventure that night, when  she unleashed the demon in him.

Coming back to the present she  looked at Ryan, who was already looking at her.

“ I don't like to repeat myself…you know that  right  “ with  the way his voice sent shivers to her spine. Eliza knew she would be in trouble if she didn’t open her mouth.

Gulping hard she lowered her eyes  and spoke “ i’m not getting any work….you’ve made my  life miserable “

“ wrong choice of words, it  was you…who made your life miserable “ he retorted back, crossing his left leg on his right leg, as he made himself comfortable on the couch.

Eliza thought she escaped from the clutch of him that night, he left her just a few seconds before she could lose her senses, and life.

It was only the next day when she was on hospital bed, she got to know that Ryan had set up a fake scenario of her stealing his important business documents to sell it to his rivals. To her bad luck he was able to make it look real and made her the  culprit that everyone believes. With his influence he managed to get her behind the bars under section 378 stealing, a criminal offence.

She failed to defeat herself since he  had solid proof that her walking into his office at midnight was finally captured in his office CCTV camera. Though she couldn’t specify why she went to his office that night in court, because she knew it would only degrade her more than she already was.

Court, media and public humiliation. She faced a lot, but nothing changed his mind. He was mad and he wanted her to see the ugliest days of  her life.

She lost her modelling career, her fame, money and nothing lasted. she lost her mental peace. And when  he was satisfied with her suffering, Ryan abruptly stopped everything, setting her free from his torture.

“ yes i accept…i was wrong…but…..don’t you think what you did was too much ? “she asked looking up at  him, her face  was pale, eyes tired and weak.

Ryan enjoyed seeing her like this, she  was nothing as she used to be.

No, he isn’t a sadist but he wouldn’t leave someone without making them pay for their deeds to him. He’s a sucker when it comes to vengeance and grudge.

It’s been a year, but still her life is still the same. It’s like people almost forgot her. She wasn’t getting any  work, credits goes to Ryan.

After a point she stopped fighting, and thought to meet him for once to sort out everything so that  she could return to her normal life.

He looked around before returning to her and spoke “ for a moment, put yourself in my shoes…..what you would have done if you were in my place and i in your place…..let’s imagine….i tying to hit on you on every chance, how would you feel if i eyes rape you every time you come infront of me…..how would you deal with  the pressure of being self conciouse and unconfotable under my gaze….what would you have done if, that night….i walked into your office, said everything you said to me…..while trying to touch your chest even after you clearly said NO….and did everything that you woud have if i didn’t stopped you “ he didn’t hold back anything, every single word was too sharp to pirce her.

“ if i said No, it meant No Eliza….but you weren’t getting that into your poor skull…..” he added.

Eliza was lost for words, she never thought this way. Maybe the lust blindfolded her or she herself didn’t want to see beyond the lust and obsession she had for him.

Leaning in he joined his  palms together and asked  “ now tell me, what would you have done….if you were in my place “

Guilt surrounded her and she lowered  her head, not able to look up at him.

“ i’m sorry “ 

“ No need anymore, and I've  talked about  your work to one of  my friends…..she will contact you soon….Nandy her name…” he stood up button in his blazer and walked out without sparing a glance back to her.

He  was here to end everything with her, his hate, his vengeance and her suffering.

After all, he knows how it feels to be hunted by  someone, for years.