“ahem.. just I um your outfit.. Naira looked down..

‘oh no I completely forgot to change and now he must think I am a fool dressed like this.. her mind scolded at her thoughts.

“oh no its bad.. sorry I didn’t get chance to change.. you called so suddenly that I  .. Kartik with his hands in his trouser pockets walked closer to her, she was confused his face was in a half smile.

‘ok now I am the prize joke.. she looked down feeling embarrassed.  He said

“looking bad are you kidding me? you look really good infact, you should dress like this everyday” he said

“really? She was surprised

 “hmm.. he bent his head slightly as if he was admiring her face..

” but you know salvar makes you look very desi which enhances ones beauty” he winked 

‘What are you saying Kartik do you even know'

His expression became puzzled, there was a silence in the room and she was lost for words. He quickly took a step back not wanting to get in her personal space..  Finally she said something.

“I don’t.. he held his index finger in the air to  hold that thought her as he attended his ringing phone.

“yes I’m on my way leaving now..” he waved to her and patted Siya’s head then he walked away whilst on his phone making his direction towards the front door, Naira was baffled… she heard the front door slam.

‘he just said I look nice and even more in salvar, did we just have a moment or .. Naira come on he said enhances ones beauty he didn’t say you.

'Now stop reading into these silly ideas and do what your paid for’ her mind brought her back to reality.

“Hmm Kartik what would he see in me, this is just silly” she said and shook the thoughts away.

“Siya enough of the chain you are hungry baby  let’s go get you a bottle..hmm? Siya cooed and Naira kissed her cheek despite her feelings for this man, she genuinely loved looking after Siya.

*

“Well I’m very impressed Kartik” Mr Khanna smiled and got up, all other 5 men on the big table got confused.. Mr Khanna had a sarcastic personality that one didn’t know when he was being serious.. But once he signed the contract everyone sighed in relieve and all the members of  eight..Six men and two women got up as the meeting was coming to an end.

“Well done Kartik we are really pleased to do business with you” 

“thanks Mr Khanna” both men shook hands and had a little chit chat and then he along with 3 men left the room with a smile on their faces.

“Kartik you did it”

“I know man I’m relieved.. he ran his fingers through his hair.  “if I didn’t come today then I would’ve lost out to Gayatri textiles” the thought made him shudder.

“but you did it buddy”  Kaushan patted his shoulder.

“I know” he smiled at his best friend and business partner.

“now let’s go celebrate this new contract more money will be coming”

“Let’s go” said Kartik. As he went to exit the room his secretary came in.

“Hey congrats Kartik”

“thanks Rita” she smiled at him kind of blocking his way.

“something you want?” he asked in a polite manner, he was nice to all his staff members and everyone was sort of in awe of him.

“yeah  can I have a word”.. Kartik nodded his head with a smile then turned to his buddy.

“Kaushan you go I will catch you up later”

“yeah meet you at the car” He left them to it.

“hmm what can I do for you?”

“actually its what I can do for you..” she shut the door.. Kartik turned to her confused

“excuse me?” he replied.

“oh come on sir everyone’s knows your marriage is a sham..”  Kartik didn’t know but really was it that obvious did he really look available to others.

“well your wrong.. now if you excuse me”

“Sir.. don’t deny it, and don’t think everyone doesn’t know what you got up to in US.. we all know you are not a one woman man..” she traced a finger on his jaw line.. he held her wrist aggressively which excited her.. he looked down and chuckled..

“well then let me tell you another thing people don’t know about me..  she looked at him eagerly.

“do tell Kartik.

I don’t do desperate”.. he pushed her wrist away, he was a little angry. She looked at him a little shocked.

“stop being pathetic, and stop going after a married man.. and even  if I wanted to be with someone you just don’t cut it your just not my type Rita I’m sorry” he opened the door and walked out.Kaushan waited by the car patiently.

“kya Kartik I was just about to call you, your cutting it fine”

“yeah sorry.. let’s go”

“what happened was it Rita did she try the moves on you again?” he chuckled.

“Kush shut up and yeah she did you know her.. she’s cracked in the head” snapped Kartik

“totally she knows you’re a married man with a kid.. and ..”

'Kid..oh shit  I am suppose be home in 3 hours I ruined her plans and now I’m going to go and have fun with my friend?  Kush looked at his friend.

“seriously your not all here.. where is your mind” said his friend

“hmm.. can we take a rain check I just realised I left Siya with her babysitter I promised I would only be 3 hrs maxed and its already been over that”

“oh you want to get to her babysitter and do a private celebration.. he winked.

“don’t be ridiculous Naira works for us” he snapped

“chill I’m just kidding, just one question is she hot?”

“what?”

“you heard you said she’s not too much younger than us and ..

“Kush I can discuss this with you but its just a waste of time, I don’t see her that way, in fact I don’t see her much I’m always busy in video conferences she’s Siya’s babysitter that’s it”

“ok fine, go I will catch you tomorrow” said Kush

“wait we came in my car, let me drop you off then I will go”

“thanks bro”

“come on would I leave my bro stranded waiting for a auto”  Kushan smiled at Kartik.

*
Naira just put Siya down for her nap she placed her on  the couch with a blanket covering her, the couch was wide and big it may as well be a bed   she sat down besides Siya her head slightly leaning on the couch, she didn’t sleep, she patted Siya to sleep, shortly Siya fell asleep. Naira looked at her watch, then she heard the door, the sound of keys rattling.

‘Finally he is here and  I can go home’

Kartik came in.. the car was awfully hot, he took his blazer of and held it on his arm, at the same time he unbuttoned his collar and 3 other buttons down.. “that’s better” he mumbled to himself. ‘I did It another contract to my company’  he smiled to himself looking down, he threw his blazer to the other couch in the room, she heard movement behind her and got up from the couch,

‘he’s here her heart sang.. ok just turn around its normal he’s your boss.. and omg he has his shirt buttons open.. don’t faint Naira be normal..

she turned to him but her gaze fell on his slightly exposed chest.

“How was she?”  he asked.

“hmm?”

'he means Siya come on the perfect distraction say something and stop staring at him.'

“Siya yeah you know good as gold” she said

“that's good” he smiled.. They were both standing opposite each other in the drawing room.  There was a silence.. come on ask him something anything. your just staring at him!

“ok!” she said to herself

“huh ok?” he asked.. Naira looked directly at him.

‘well done now you have got all his attention do say something sensible'

“ok..how was the meeting you got it she asked

“yep in the bag” he smiled it felt so good.

“that’s great i'm really happy for you" she smiled.   He smiled too

“I’ll just come” and then walked pass her,

‘ok where is he going.’

She looked at the kitchen direction, a few seconds later he emerged walking back to her with a bottle of champagne and two glasses.

“care to join me in our victory” he sat down on the smaller couch. 

“our victory?” she questioned.

“yeah of course had you not come and babysat then I would not have gotten this contract at all. it was really dependant on whether I could get someone to look after Siya”  He stood up putting the glasses and champagne down on the table.

“I forgot the cork screw be right back” he said

“actually sir none for me” she refused

“why..?” he asked

‘great now you have to say why.. come on don’t tell him you don’t drink he will think your lame he is an American return he must’ve tried all different drinks at uni.. just make up something.. or just have some its not like you have never tried it.. oh that was an awful experience I thought never again..

“come on you have to join me and I’m giving all credit rightfully it  goes to you” he smiled

“I would.. but I’m driving” she said

“oh yeah then best not too.. I’ll have some later there is no hurry”

“no sir you enjoy na don’t stop your celebrations.. anyway I should get going its late”

“ok and.. thank you so much..  he held her by shoulders..

"seriously Naira if you didn't come then I would've lost this deal" he praised her, she smiled shyly.

“ok so I’ll see you tomorrow then?” she said, he let go of her.

"yeah. thanks again" He replied.  She smiled and then went to take a step forward,

"oh careful.. said Kartik, the cylinder shaped blocks came under her heel and she tumbled forward, he  tried to hold her steady but the force it happened was so quick that she pushed him and they both fell to the ground, he broke her fall as she landed  on top of him..both her hands were resting on his shoulders..just as the way she had fell on him. her silky soft strands were tickling his chin as her forehead was on the dip of his neck, her nose and lips were against his expose chest.

‘oh god this is a dream.. but it feels too real, what shall I do'

Kartik was still holding her shoulders.she was sprawled on him, their legs entangled.. this felt new.. he didn’t know what to think, but at the same time it felt incredible! Particularly her face against his chest, he could feel her breath fan his chest area.

‘ok what is going on.. shall I lift her up or.. he didn’t know what to do, her hands were still around his neck, her fingers tips resting on his skin. He was about to lift her up but at the very instant. she raised her head up from the dip of his neck. and their eyes met, their faces quite close, both just stared at each other not saying a word.

Tbc

Precap: what if Preeti or Kartik come..  I will lose this job'

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