Next one second looked very long while Shresht studied my face without blinking. His dark eyes looked like they are touching my skin without even actually doing it.

"Emergency" I showed him my mobile which was ringing and the name flashed as Adi.

"Bye" I smiled getting out of his gaze as soon as possible.

I stopped at the lift remembering what Shikhar told me about it.

"How do we get out from any floor through this lift?" I asked turning on my heels.

"Just press the ground floor" he smiled and I nodded my head while he stood there with his hands inside the pockets staring at me.

I closed my eyes and opened them again.

And before I could register anything further I was pinned to the wall. I looked up at Shresht who was trying to make me feel something I have never felt. A thousands of electric pulse seemed like dancing at every nerve ending of mine. So much that I could faint at any moment now.

“I have never done it” his eyes shrank and I could feel the tension in his voice. “Never done what?” I was confused. Is he going to kiss me now? If that was what running in his mind then I am sure he wouldn't say he had never done it. He sighed and his hot breath was making it very difficult for me to concentrate.

“I have never asked someone out” he looked into my eyes trying to grab my feelings. Only if I was as expressive he expected me to be. “What you're talking about?” I smiled nervously and inside me there was a tiny heating spark which so wanted to cover me. But I did not let him read me.

He neared me more and I had to stick myself to the wall. “Mr. Wadhwa... I...” I gulped in scared. “I said Shresht” he smiled. I closed my eyes turning away from him. “I told you why can't I call you that” I crossed my eyes carefully not touching him.

“And I told you I am very much willing to cross this line” he held my hand and brought it to his mouth kissing it gently. I could no more take this suffocating atmosphere around me. His eyes were still locked with mine. “And I am not willing to do that” I snatched my hand back and he moved a bit away and I could finally breath.

“Why?” he asked confused. “I don't know” I shuffled my hair not looking into his eyes. “Are you scared?” he held me by my elbow and dragged me near to him and I was forced to look into his dark eyes. I will agree that I really liked doing it too. But this is going nowhere and I don't like things this way.

“Scared?” I laughed lightly. “Why would I be?” I released my elbow and rubbed it lightly. “Because you think this will not work and if you get attached then it will be so difficult to resist me” he winked and I fumed and tried to cover my blush behind it.

“Now you are talking like your brother. And you promised you will keep your words tidy” I smirked and he smiled. “And I am very sure about myself that I am not ready for any sort of attachments” I shrugged my shoulder. “Then what are you worried about?” he looked at me puzzled.

“This is going to ruin the only dear thing in my life and that's my job. Though I will try my best and I know I can at last someday when someone comes to know about it then everything will be shattered. Nobody will remember the hard work I have put in. Instead I will be referred as someone who can get anything she wants but not by her determination but her charming tricks” I reasoned and I was glad he listened to me till I finished.

“I don't disagree on the consequences” he leaned to one side a bit. “But that is what makes this sound more fun like a constant fear” he said. I looked at him amused. “Out of all people I never expected you to be this adventurous. And by the way I don't deny a little adventure will not be harmful but when it is my job I can't risk it at any cost” I smiled formally.

He smiled nodding his head. “God you are so hard to get” he chuckled. “I can't help it” I shrugged my shoulder. “And that makes you more desirable” he looked straight in my eyes. And I looked away feeling uncomfortable. “But I will still not stop trying” he stood beside me and I smiled and tried to hide my blush.

“You do remember tonight's show right?” he asked and I felt a bit relaxed to be talking about business again. “Um.. Yeah. I have checked with the arrangement team. They are ready with the stage. And the press will be arriving in another hour and other things are also ready” I reported him.

“I have sent you something to your office. Hope to see you in the night” he leaned to me and I looked up to meet his eyes. “I told you I am not gonna stop trying” he pointed his hand at the opened door of the lift and I little hesitant walked out of it and his gaze on me made it difficult for me to concentrate until the door of the lift was closed and his face wasn't reflecting on the glass wall in front of me. I left a heavy breath so that my brain cells are back to work. I looked at my wrist watch and I hardly had time.

Clicking my heels on the marble floor I hurried to take the taxi which was waiting for me outside. Once I was out of the WWG breath taking campus I felt my heart beating with regular speed.

I finished my meeting with Adi and headed to my apartment with the parcel Shresht had sent me.

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It would be an understatement to say that the dress was elegant. It hugged my skin and defined every curve of mine like it was just made for me.

And the note with it grabbed my attention. I took it in my hand and started to read.

“I haven't designed a dress in a long time. But I sure know this is made perfectly to fit you”

I smiled and wondered how can he make it fit so perfectly. I matched it with small studs and a neat bun and some strands falling over my face. I avoided wearing any neck piece as the design it self was so elegant.

I twirled and smiled realizing how beautiful it made me to feel. Grabbing the clutch which matched with the dress and wearing the pumps I walked out of my apartment to board the taxi I booked to reach the venue of fashion show a bit early as I had to look at the arrangements.

I felt anxious and self conscious suddenly for no apparent reason.

I sighed when I realized I was on time to the venue as there were people only of the crew to whom I had to instruct about the event. I took in charge as soon as I entered it.

“You look stunning” Madhu looked at me surprised. I smiled at her compliment. “You look good too” I returned her the compliment and she hugged me lightly.

“Mr. Wadhwa was asking for you just a minute ago” she said and the butterflies inside my stomach started to fly suddenly. I composed myself and smiled lightly at her nodding my head and walked towards the direction she told me. Nervous a lot of it.

Finally I knocked on the cabin door on which his name was plastered using a white sheet. “Yes. Come in please” his voice called me from inside. Taking a deep breath I held the knob and turned it. As the door opened my heart beat went skyrocketing suddenly. Should I be here like this? No I still have time to get away from here. All these thoughts just made me shiver with anxiety.

As I entered the cabin I saw him busy analyzing Siya the top model of the company and trying to figure out the last moment glitches if there were any. I cleared my throat and he moved his gaze to me. The way his eyes diluted I could guess that he was more than stunned to find me there dressed in the gown he sent me. For a brief time I felt his tongue was battling to form words where as his mind still had not gathered itself. Was I looking that bad?

No. I know how I look. May be I am not the most beautiful girl in the world still I can manage to look good so much that people don't find me out of the place. Siya had the same expression a bit less dazed and a bit more jealous I must add.

“Um.. Reeva. I was just making some last moment suggestions to Daniel's design. Would you like to suggest?” he pointed at Siya and I knew he just wanted me to feel comfortable. I nodded my head and walked to him and his gaze lingered on me as I stood just some inches beside him watching Siya.

“She looks perfect” I smiled at her and she smirked with attitude. “You don't need to tell me that. I know it” she fake smiled. “But...” I looked around and found a bracelet and made her wear it. “How about now?” I turned to Shresht who was still watching me. He glanced at Siya and smiled impressed. “Exactly. You do read my mind” he joked and I smiled back to hide my blush.

And there was Siya who was definitely fuming. “Yes Siya meet Madhu and get to know your timing” he dismissed her. She wasn't happy about it but she could not do anything about it so she thought better and walked out of the cabin closing the door behind her. And now I was alone with the man who designed my dress for the night and who was itching to speak regarding it from the time he laid his eyes on me tonight.

“Okay I know I am looking horrible. But you need not say it. I can just avoid your eyes for the night” I initiated. He chuckled looking down.

“Am I looking that bad... Like a clown that you are amused?” I asked nervous. I squeezed my clutch and worried more. “Okay I will leave instead...” I was ready to walk out when I felt his grip on my shoulders and now I was facing him and locking my eyes with his dark eyes which always intimidated me to no bound. “I never knew you will look more beautiful than my imagination” he softly spoke and my heart fell down to my stomach. I still was staring at him while his strong palm rested against my cheek and he neared me more.

“How I wish to steal you for tonight and take you to a wonderful date leaving all this behind” he whispered. “Please Ree. Can you please bless me with a date. Just one. I promise I won't ask you anything more” his eyes shrank and I could no more breath that easily. “I...” I couldn't form words.

He pursed his lips in a thin line and withdrew his hand and moved away. I could not watch him hurt. At least I owe him a date for making me look beautiful tonight. “Okay. Just one date. I don't think it will do any harm” I spoke and he looked back at me with his glittering eyes.

“Oh my god really?” he neared me and held my hands. I nodded my head hesitant. “Thank you... Thank you so much” he leaned to place a sweet kiss on my forehead and that made me smile. “Can I get back to work now?”  I asked him and he nodded his head excited. I exited his cabin.

The event started and I was near the back stage and felt Shresht stealing glances from me and that made me blush every instant.

“Where is Shikhar?” Daniel asked looking around. “I don't know” Madhu shrugged her shoulders. “Damn. He has to be on the stage in next ten minutes” he worried. “Madhu. Can you please check where he is?” he asked and Madhu hesitantly shook her head.

“You know he turns cranky if you disturb him” she said nervously. “It's so unprofessional of him if he turns cranky on calling him for the show” I commented. “Ree. Please can you get him here?” Daniel requested. “What do you think I am? His baby sitter?” I asked annoyed.

“Please” he requested. I sighed.

I know what this show means to Daniel. He had been preparing for it from last six months and his career depends solely on the success of it. And as I am the PR manager I can't let an unprofessional jerk ruin it when I myself know the pain of success when you are not privileged of ancestral fortune.

I glided to the cabins and searched for his name and huffed. I neared and found the door half open as I held the knob. Confused I entered it only to find Mr. Chick magnet shoving his tongue literally inside a girl's throat. “What the hell?” she screamed as she saw me at the door.

The expression on my face was like I have seen something I never have seen in my life which was cringe worthy. I shrugged myself completely once closing my eyes. “Hell was for my eyes” I looked at them disgusted.

Shikhar like not at all bothered started to adjust his hair. It made me fume. “Your going to be on the stage in ten minutes” I looked at him. He did not care what I was speaking. Instead was caressing the girl's cheek.

“Mr. Wadhwa” I said bit loudly. “Oh Ms. Boring Manager can you please stay out for a minute. I would like to finish what I started” he gazed at the girl's lips. I wanted to bang my head to some hard stone. Or how about I bang his head to the same rock.

I face palmed. “Fine. You leave me no choice” I furiously walked to him, held him by his collar careful enough to not spoiling his attire and hair walked out of the room. “Oooo. Feisty” he smirked and I just nodded my head.

“Wait a minute” he released himself and I stood in front of him with my crossed arms. “What has gotten into you today?” he looked at me like he was analyzing me. “I will not take any of your fucking insult today. You cannot spoil my mood” I raised my one hand warning him.

“Even when I have told what exactly my intentions are you still have wrong assumptions” he bent his head to one side. I gave him a sarcastic smile. “That's because you gave me such an excellent example of how blindly you make out with a girl and I suppose that's a side effect of having such huge appetite to fuck a new girl every night” He neared me dangerously this time. And I looked up at him.

“You are not wrong about it” he smirked leaning closer. “Tonight the only girl who will be in my thoughts will be you” he held my shoulders and dragged towards him. My heart beat went galloping when his eyes stared into mine.

“You make me feel to pin you to the wall and rip this dress off and make you moan my name tonight” he said without blinking and I gulped the sore lump down my throat. I closed my eyes for a second when the back of his palm touched my jawline. “Still think I am not attracted to you?” he whispered and I could hardly hold myself.

When I opened my eyes I found him smirking at me. I released myself from his hold and stood a bit far from him.

“You are getting late” I did not look into his eyes this time. “That's what you wanna say after all this?” he asked not pleased. “That's what I ever want to tell you. Your cheap tricks will not work on me. Get that through your thick skull and move now” I signed him and he rolled his eyes and started to walk and stood beside me. “And I would love to change your script some day” he leaned to my ear and I looked into his glinting eyes. He walked from there further passing me.

I followed him till he reached the stage.

When his name was about to be announce I glanced him and dragged him towards me trying to save him from the camera flashes. I rubbed his chin below his lip where the lipstick mark was ready to give an evidence of his instant hook up.

I looked up at him and found him startled. “Part of my job” I pushed him a bit and he smirked winking at me. And then stepped on the stage with his charisma which like always made the girls swoon. Shikhar was no doubt the most handsome model of WWG. Even if he wasn't one of the heir I was sure he would have been here all by himself.

Only if he was a bit considerate about the people around him.

The show went on and became a hit and Daniel was very happy when it was finally over. I looked around and found everyone celebrating an congratulating Daniel.

“I am near the parking” I read Shresht's message and I smiled blushing.

“I got to go. Bye guys” I waved and started to walk from there. And when I was out of the back stage I felt someone grabbing my elbow and when I turned I found Shikar. I looked at him confused.

“Why did you do that?” he asked and I gave him a puzzled look. “What?” I asked. He showed his chin and I rolled my eyes. “I told you. It was part of my job. If tomorrow tabloids printed your picture with headlines Mr. Hot Wadhwa was seen with a lipstick mark of his instant make out I think I would have double work trying to repair your image then” I stated.

“And I thought..” “What you thought? I was going to kiss and wish you luck?” I looked at him amused. He changed his expression from shocked to anger. “Don't worry. It won't happen in your dreams also” I nodded my head.

“But I dream of kissing you all the time” he smirked. “God. Will you ever try to talk to me without all this flirting for heaven's sake” I looked at him annoyed. “Just spend a night with me and you will be freed from it” he suggested.

“Now spending a night with you sounds tempting when you offer to leave me the fuck alone. But sorry I am not looking for it” I shrugged my shoulders faking concern. 

“Have a good night Mr. Play boy” I waved him and walked from there leaving him to fume.

When I reached the parking I found Shresht waiting for me. He smiled at me warmly. “I wanted to drop you home” he said when I sat inside the car and he ignited the engine.

I just nodded my head with a little smile. “So you won't mind if I take you out this Friday right?” he asked. “Yeah. I will be back from Paris on Thursday. So I will be available on Friday as far as your brother doesn't have any event” I rolled my eyes and he chuckled.

“Let me guess. He tried to woe you again?” he asked. “When has he stopped doing that” I chuckled. “I am glad you aren't falling for it” he smirked. “You hired me for the same reason. Didn't you?” I asked and he nodded his head as he pulled the car in front of my apartment.

“Have a good night” he leaned placing a kiss on my cheek which instantly turned red. I lowered my eyes not able look into his eyes. “You too” I opened the door of the car. Waving him a good bye I walked inside my apartment once his car disappeared at the end of the road.

I don't know where am I heading. This all is so uncertain and so not me. But its too exciting to resist. I think if I loosen up a bit it won't hurt and I can always drag myself back when my career is threatened.

I needed to sleep so that I could be able to board the plane tomorrow. Turning the lights off I finally drifted to sleep. A good sleep.