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Part 16

He blinked a few times, and then she is  up close to him. “good, I like it you look very good” he says trying to give a compliment, she gives him a half smile which gives a mixed signal, his brows twitch.. but as his clients come in professionalism  on his part kicks in. Once in the room Naira greets both the clients just before Kartik is to present his presentation.

“Good morning gentlemen thank you for giving us this opportunity to present our company.”. Kartik is impressed by her way of presenting the clients with such warmth and her speech is  enthralling he watches as she went on.. then she points to him

“Now I give you Goenka industries ke malik Kartik Goenka he will take you through our company history and client base”. Already the clients look impressed, seeing that Kartik feels at ease truth be told either way he is confident that he will do well from this and he equally gives  a great presentation, she watches as he went through all the information. The meeting was long but it felt like it went fast. Everyone left the room except for Kartik.

“Any news yet?”  Kartik shook his head.

“no they have been in their over 20 minutes” he replied to her.

“I’m sure its good news” said Naira keeping the positive attitude. A few seconds later the door swing open one man comes out, he shakes Kartik’s hand followed by the other man, they walk  out talking and gesturing a phone call hand. Kartik smiles as both men were out of sight, he looks over at his staff, waving them to come into the room, they came and he shut the door behind them.

“well.. what happened?”  Akshay asks.

“come on don’t keep us in suspense” said Nikki

“they signed the deal baby!” he says punching his fist in the air. The room just erupts  with cheering, omgs, I knew it sir! Everyone ran to Kartik shaking his hand, and hugging him in turns.

“Congratulations” her sweet voice said.

 “thank you” he hugged Naira he felt so happy the deal went through, Naira hugs him back enjoying every second untill he pulls away quickly releasing her. He walks in front of the crowd.
“ok everyone in the bar drinks on me everyone go celebrate but remember don’t get smashed we have a beach party to attend for Mr Patil’s wedding anniversary, you all remember right? it was in the memo I e-mailed.

“yes sir everyone knows” Nikki smiles, everyone leaves the room fast, and Kartik too leaves, that afternoon Naira is feeling disheartened that hug was the best thing otherwise this whole day Kartik hadn’t called her once the same Kartik who couldn’t stay away from her is now acting so different? and she didn’t like it one bit, she enjoyed having his attention to herself.

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The beach party is in full swing, everyone is in cheap revealing clothes and trying to get close to Kartik as none believed him and Anita’s relationship was genuine. Naira looks cute in a pink halter neck dress, which is knee length, supported by a pair of black skinny jeans, it is not as hot as back home, she has a little sweater on as it is quite breezy. Kartik is in long shorts and a black t-shirt having a fun time at the same time he reminds himself to keep a level head as this is a party of his dad’s respectable friend Mr Ramesh and Wendy Patil but friendship didn’t come without a price and here too Kartik was sent to get a business deal and seal a potential client. Some people are already playing in the water showing off.. but the main guests hasn’t arrived yet. Someone spotted a couple from far back. “There coming!” said Shawn Ramesh’s 8 yrs old nephew. Everyone sees them come and greets  them.

“Hi uncle”

Kartik beta great to see you, how is Manish?” Kartik has small chit chat with him and then took a photo with him and his wife. Everyone gathered around there were speeches made in declaration of their love, everyone is moved by it,  the beach party is coming to an end.

“Everyone my staff members.. time for a selfie says Kartik. He gets in front holding his cell. Naira stays close to the others, but some how the whole group mixes.

“Naira come to the front can’t see you” Anita yells, and all are calling her.

“Naira come to the front” calls  Kartik.. she comes from the back and kneels next to him.

“ok everyone get close up chipko!.. so all are seen in the frame na.. he yelled but in a friendly tone. Everyone moves in, his hand goes around Naira shoulder pulling her closer.

"Akshay! yaar tum to pure frame mein se bhar ho." Akshay gets up from the ground.

“ok perfect” he yells.  “Everyone say “Bienvenue à Paris?” they all try and say it.. and crack into laughter including him and Naira. “Good effort and a awesome click” he gets up from the ground, and all crowd around him to see. “Great na” said Anita.

“we would give the oscar’s selfie a run for them their money”  he said peering over the photo, all smiles and relaxed shot.

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Everyone got changed into evening wear outfits, Naira wore a red dress, the style was off one shoulder type classy looking and her hair tied back in a ponytail. Kartik sees her she looks gorgeous but he doesn’t utter a word, all his distance is making her feel low. She ate dinner silently whilst other enjoyed indulging in full conversations with desert.  Sriti said something that got her mind wondering

“you know sir is known to have someone entertain him on everyone holiday, it usually happens after the deal is finalized.. someone gives him a good time if you know what I mean” she winked trying to hold her drink back.

Naira feels uneasy hearing that, she looks across to Kartik grinning and talking with the boys, he looked damn cute in that black blazer.   

“An hour or so later, Kartik looks around to gather his staff members. She looks over to him “Everyone tomorrow is a free day you can explore Paris..  She doesn’t want to listen she annoyed with his hot and cold attitude hence leaves from there.

“no deals we are done with those now enjoy tomorrow guys you earnt it!.” he smiles

Everyone cheers him on.   She comes into her room, placing her bag on the bed. She is feeling restless, she kept her emotions intact but now it’s like she needs to say something it is frustrating she has to know, she gets up a surge of adrenaline  takes over her..she takes her purse and leaves the room. “Kartik!” she knocks on the door, but no answer, she knocked again still no answer, she goes to leave as it seems no one is there just then the door opens and he is stood before her, still in his formal wear.  

“Kartik come to my room I need to speak to you its important, I’m waiting!” before he could answer she walks off. He is puzzled, she slams her door shut, reflecting what she has just done, now she is feeling a little chickened out,, hoping Kartik doesn’t come.. but too late a knock came on the door. “it can’t be him already... must be Sriti.. “wrong It was him!

“you?” said Naira standing in the doorway.

“yeah so what’s so urgent that couldn’t wait”

“ok.. um” the words got stuck in her throat. Come on speak then or look stupid in front of him! “well, I didn’t know you can be so cruel”

“excuse me?” he closed the door.  “yeah this whole trip”

“wait hold on.. I don’t get you. first you reject me then you follow me here and I’m being cruel?” she turned away from him.

“what ever..fine go then I don’t care go be entertained by a hooker see if I give two hoots who you sleep with!” her back is to him. 'Hmm so madam cares this will be intersting but she insulted me so i wont cave in so easily.
He could see her skin deliciously glisten in the light, concentrate! His mind screams

“what so you do care?”  he asks sheepishly she didn’t reply. He took two steps towards her.

I don’t get you What do you want?” still there was no reply “I’m asking you a question! He turned her around to face him, She flinched.

“You! I want you Kartik isn’t it obvious?” I know all about your trips I know that all about what happens on them I’m fully aware of what this is, a no strings attached thing and I- I don’t care all I know is that I want you. I.. I want to be that girl you take to bed”  the words were out of her mouth. He looked at her .. “come on Kartik..” his presence is magnetic she took a step forward.. “don’t deny it” she held his face gently. “You know you want this too” she said softly, looking deep into those beautiful brown eyes. Kartik got lost in her touch and in those eyes. 'She's giving it to you on a plate' this wouldn't be the first a girl has thrown herself at him, he has got Naira exactly where he wants her.

“ Actually I don’t” he removed her hands.  “I don’t want you I thought I made it clear back home” she was shocked by his attitude,

“what?.. but.. fine you know what I don’t want  you either, and you don’t want me then I will find someone tonight that does”

“what? What do you mean?” she doesn’t say anything she picks up her purse.

“Naira what do you mean?! He yells but she doesn’t answer him, he hears her high heels clang out of the door.  Now he is confused he wasn’t expecting that answer at all.what did she mean and where is she going..

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