Maya realised Sahir wasn't anywhere around. She woke up to a cold other side of the bed. Maya pulled her dressing gown and stepped outside the suite. She saw Sahir dressed up in his business suit ready for work.
Sahir: Hey hi there
Maya: Good morning (she said smiling)
Sahir: The morning after look suits you more (he chuckled reminding her of what transpired between them the night before)
Maya: Are you off to work?
Sahir: Yes. There's nothing else to do unless you want us to recreate last night.
Maya blushed and looked down. She said softly, " I thought you'd take sometime off work. So that we can know each other more. Spend sometime together. Maybe go for a small vacation."
Sahir: You know the circumstances we got married in. I've 2 major deals lined up. I can't mess them for this Maya. I anyway have a monthlong work trip lined up for Switzerland sometime next week. You can tag along for your vacation provided you get time off work.
Maya: You do know I quit bank to help Dad.
Sahir: You worked with a bank earlier? How cool is that!
Maya just smiled. He indeed was this complete stranger who knew nothing about her after all. Sahir kissed her on the forehead and left towards the private elevator. He turned and said, "I forgot to mention it to you, on the floor below is my study, on the table there's an envelope with your name. It has all your cards you'd need as Mrs Sahir Choudhary. Your credit cards, Debit cards, club memberships, so on. It also has the details of your new personal staff, you're free to make any changes of course. Insurance, prenup, alimony, your new cars, and so on. I'll see you in the evening."
Maya was a little overwhelmed with all the details. She smiled and stepped back into the room. She picked up her dupatta thinking about the night before and the door behind her opened. There walked in Samantha, her personal assistant.
Samantha: Hello ma'am. Morning. I'm Samantha your new assistant. My husband James handles all details for Mr. Sahir Choudhary.
M: Ohh hello Samantha. Can I call you Sam?
Sam: Yes of course Mrs. Choudhary. How can I help you now?
M: Please call me Maya. I would need my bags. I didn't pay attention to them last night just wanted to check (her cheeks reddened as she remembered the details of last night with Sahir in bed)
Sam: Ma'am they've been arranged in your closet. Have asked your personal maid Suzy to run your bath. If could tell me the schedule for the day we'll plan your outfits accordingly.
Maya found this a little funny but decided to play along. She asked Sam that she wanted to meet up with her mother in law for lunch and will that need any appointment. Sam was pleased to set it up.

Maya and Arti:
Maya chose a dull rose pink embellished 3/4th sleeve midi occasion dress. She wore a white coat to team it up.
M: Hello Aunty. I was home alone so thought I'd catch up with you.
A: That's a great thought my child. Come, let's have lunch first and then get talking. Are you all comfortable in the house? I was so surprised when Ajay told me Sahir's back in office. He's a workaholic. I am depending on you to set him right.
M: I have settled in. I was thinking if I could to start helping dad a little with his Business. After mom passed away, dad too spent most his time at work. And now with the business taking such a hit, I know it's been tough on him.
A: Of course Maya. You should do the things that make you happy my child.
Arti got up and kissed Maya on her forehead. They continued talking and had lunch. Maya wanted to borrow some sarees from Arti and Arti couldn't be more glad. She went on to share some of her favourites with Maya. Maya was tired after the long night yesterday and was sleepy. It had been late in the evening and Arti asked her to rest up in Sahir's old room. The minute Maya lay on the bed she just fell into deep sleep.
Around 9 PM Sahir reached his home and didn't see Maya. He called Samantha and asked where Maya was. He changed into black tracks and teamed it up with a grey embroidered round neck cardigan and chose to drive himself to his parents place to pick his wife up. He had a smile on his face. Things wives make husbands do!
Ajay: Look Arti who we have for dinner today.
Arti: Sahir! I thought I'm not seeing you for weeks now. I'm so happy you came home even if it is to pick Maya up.
Sahir sat down with his parents for a couple and drinks and they got talking about the business. Maya had by then woken up from sleep and walked into the sitting area. She had a smile on her face when she saw Sahir there. She joined them in their business conversation and told them how her dream is to buy the Glamour boutique hotel chains and convert them into a luxury chain. Sahir listened to her plans intently and realised that not only was Maya beautiful, she also had a great business acumen. He made a mental note of few of her points she mentioned. They had a late night dinner with his parents and left for home. Sahir was on the driving wheel.
Sahir: why do you need sarees? You know there's no compulsions what you wear. I'd rather not like anything on you.
Maya: I've always dreamt to wear this yellow saree and dance on a few songs in Switzerland. So for the trip, I thought I'll check with your mom if she had one.
Sahir laughed out loud. "Are you for real Maya? And I hope all these dreams of dancing are with me only."
M: You'd really be lucky to get a chance to dance with me Sahir.
They reached home and Sahir held her hand in the elevator.
S: Did you miss me?
M: Nope
S: So you actually didn't think of me at all
M: I really didn't.
Sahir scooped her in his arms and took her to the bedroom. "Let me give you reasons tonight so that you think of me all day tomorrow Maya."
Sahir unzipped her dress and let it fall on the floor. He dropped her on the bed and immediately covered her with his body. He couldn't wait to feast on her lips. As if they were his elixir to life. They kissed and smooched so passionately, after a time neither could tell whose tongue was where. Maya kissed all over Sahir's body and it deeply aroused him. This time he couldn't be gentle. He softly bit her all over her breasts leaving marks. He couldn't hold it anymore and asked her if she was still sore from last night. She was, but she wanted him. Sahir succumbed to his primal instincts. They made wild love all night through. If this was how married life was, Maya felt in top of the world!
Next morning Maya woke Sahir up with a cup of coffee. She sat in Sahir's lap on the long chair looking into the city overlooking Thames sipping coffee from the same cup.

Sahir got dressed and was ready to leave for work when Maya asked him if she could go back to work too. Her father needed all the support he could get right now. Sahir was okay with Maya joining work.
Maya too got dressed and reached her dad's office. As soon as she entered her dad's chamber she found Viren Khanna sitting there. With Maya entering, Viren stood up.
V: Hi Maya
M: Hello Mr. Khanna. What brings you here?
NS: So you guys know each other? That's great. I met him on the day of your reception Maya and we got talking about business. Mr Khanna here is very interested in our business plan and might be interested in investing more money and be more involved too.
M: That sounds great Mr Khanna. Thank you! It seems like you're God sent. I was away for a few days, but now I am back. To help papa. I know he would never ask but he needs my support.
V: I am impressed with your commitment levels Maya. Hope Sahir is okay with you coming back so soon?
M: You know Sahir? Well he didn't have an opinion. So I figured I should put my time to some good use. Papa do you want some coffee? My hands are a little cold so I thought I'd walk till the end of the street and pick some coffee.
NS: Sure Maya. I'd love some. You should be asking Mr Khanna too here.
M: Yes of course Mr. Khanna. Any particular choice?
V: Please call me Viren and I'd like to walk with you till the coffee shop. I can push off from there only.
M: Are you sure? Because we can sit here and talk.
V: No Maya. I'd like to walk with you.
M: That's great. Let's go.

Maya and Viren start walking a few blocks away to the coffee shop. They enter the coffee shop and Viren asks Maya to take down his number in case she wants to share more details about this partnership. Maya realises she's forgotten her phone at work desk and apologises. She accepts the business card for Viren and is smiling and talking to him.

Sahir's Office
Sahir is buried under paperwork thanks to his recent wedding. The lawyers are all around him asking for some important closures which would need Maya's signatures. He's trying to call her but she isn't answering her phone. Irritated he reaches out to Maya's PA Samantha.
Sahir: Samantha, where's Maya. Why isn't she answering her phone
Samantha: Morning Mr. Choudhary. Mrs Choudhary has stepped out for coffee with Mr Viren Khanna. She isn't here at the moment and seems like she left her phone behind. Any message for her?
Sahir: No thank you.

Sahir is irked with this. He has no idea about Maya having terms with Viren Khanna, his archenemy. How dare she! Sahir storms out of the office to reach Maya's dad's office. While driving there, he spots Maya and Viren talking to each other near the coffee shop. He stops his car to see them chat. While Maya's back is towards the road, Viren notices Sahir on the road. While parting from Maya, Viren gives her a hug and smirks at Sahir and leaves. Sahir gets annoyed and dials the number of his ex on-off girlfriend Sonia Mehra!
Sahir: Sonia, care for a drink tonight?
Sonia: Sahir! Thank God you called! You've gotten married. You never even thought about us for a minute? I am so upset with you.
Sahir: O please stop this drama. You know this is a business deal and I can do what I want to. Let's meet up for a drink tonight.

Maya walks back to work sipping on her coffee thinking of the work she needs to finish ASAP keeping in mind her upcoming vacation with Sahir. Her excitement is on a different level. Maya finishes her work quickly and decides to leave early for home. She kisses bye to her father and reaches home. After finishing some more work she realises it's about time for Sahir to reach home. With no success of getting through Sahir's phone, she steps out of the study and checks with Samantha.
M: Sam, is Sahir back?
Sam: Yes ma'am. He's in the bar. 42nd floor. His private area with umm.. with his guest.
M: Okay thanks.

Maya is confused with Samantha's reply. If Sahir's home he would've told Maya. Maybe these were business delegates. With a quick glance in the mirror fixing her lipstick and hair and straightening her dress, Maya walks towards the bar room. She finds soft music on and Sahir closely dancing with another woman. Their proximity makes her slightly uncomfortable. She announces her arrival.
M: Hi Sahir
S: O hello Maya. I thought you wouldn't come. But now that you're here, let me introduce you to Sonia. Maya this is Sonia Mehra, my girlfriend. And Sonia, meet my wife as a part of the Singhania- Choudhary Business deal Maya, Maya Singhania.

Maya is stunned looking at both of them and is incapable of any reaction. "What the hell did Sahir say just now?" She silently asks herself, still rooted at the same spot.