The entire month of September has been busy. Commencing from my new day as CEO of Parikh Enterprises, Inc. to the business event we are attending today.

It was a little overwhelming to have reports out of the building snapping my photo as I stepped out of the car to enter inside.

A lot of questions were asked, and I remember people asking me how I felt. If I am excited to work as CEO. If being the CEO was my plan all the while. What changes I am going to bring.

I didn't want to be ignorant and rude but neither was I ready to answer those questions. It wasn't in my plan to take the CEO position and there is no way I am going to give anyone clarifications.

I'll let my work speak how much worthy I am of the position.

Sara's father, Mr. Sabet joined me on my first day itself and it is definitely weird to have someone following around. I find it a little hard to treat him as a bodyguard knowing well he is a police officer as well as Sara's father.

He maintains his poker face and doesn't speak at all until it's necessary which makes me wonder if he is even Sara's father. I mean Sara hardly stays silent.

Things went very well on my first day. The board members even gave me a small party in the meeting room and we had a cake cutting which I wasn't expecting. I was happy people were excited about it, if not everyone at least half of the people were.

I haven't cracked a deal yet we are just going with the ongoing projects and I would like to grab some attention in the business event to have people invest in and do partnership with me.

Mr. Arora has been a great help and I am genuinely thankful to him for guiding me in the decision-making process though I know I'll have to take them myself from now on. I don't want him to rule on me any longer, I am thankful for his help but I do know a thing or two about business and I need to get a grip on it myself.

I stopped by my in-laws on Sunday to meet them and they were proud of me. I always feel happy whenever I meet my mother-in-law and Bebe they are just too sweet. Whenever I look at my father-in-law it's hard not to remember my father.

On 12th September we celebrated Neil's birthday. It was a busy day for him in the office and I had picked Niam and Navya up from school and came home. We ordered some of his favorite sweets and desserts and baked the cake all by ourselves which turned out to be delicious in presentation and disgusting in taste.

It was a good day anyway he didn't make us feel bad about the bitter cake and then we spend the night with a delicious dinner. Later that night I planned a small surprise for him on the terrace, just us. We spent the night talking about ourselves and our family instead of the problems going on in our lives. It was good for a change.

He told me about his plans to bring the mansion he has been working on for a few months now and he seems excited for us to shift there though he says it still needs some time.

I never knew he had plans to construct a home for us, he says he always wanted to build something for all of us to live but he never saw it coming true so he didn't start it until we met again after years.

I was surprised by how confident he was about us getting together that he started building a mansion. A special thing about this mansion is that Kiaan and Ishaan are working on it. I was amazed to know they are engineers.

I rarely had any time to meet Myra, Zar, and Sara this entire week. I want to prove myself so I didn't sit with my legs crossed on the seat. I am looking forward to starting a non-profit business in the name of Parikh Enterprises which will be providing shelter and support for needy people and giving them basic healthcare facilities.

Our collection was all about ladies' clothing but I have decided we will launch men's clothing too. I also have a perfect person in mind to design the first collection of men's clothing and that will be Myra's father who I know is very good at it. It'll be beneficial for him and I have extended my offer to him through email hope he reaches out soon.

I am looking forward to other opportunities after this event is over. Even though I hate being the center of attention I am going to grab some today just for the profit of the business.

I answer Zar's call as I get out of the restroom wearing my knee-length outfit which I got when I went shopping with Zar and Myra. I didn't realize until we reached the mall that I didn't invite Sara, she felt bad about it so I also bought a dress for her which I'll give when I meet her.

"Yes, Zar," I answer the call as I walk over to the dressing table and brush my hair.

"Ishaan wants me to move in with him." She says and I can hear the impatience in her voice. "He wants to take care of the baby and take me to check-ups on time."

"Okay," I say, not comprehending what else to say.

"Okay?" She says suddenly getting irritated.

"Wow. That's so sweet of him." I roll my eyes as I reach for my makeup kit.

"Seriously?" She asks and I frown wondering what she exactly wants to hear.

"Can you please tell me exactly what you want to hear?" I ask as I start to do my makeup.

"I don't know how to tell Myra about it." She sighs. "She didn't move out with DD because she didn't want to leave me alone."

"You want me to talk with her?" I sit down on the chair wanting to finish the conversation to concentrate on my makeup.

"No." She screeches.

"Then?"

"She'll feel bad that I had to ask you to tell her about it." She says quietly.

"Okay," I say slowly. "What am I supposed to do then?"

"I just wanted to share with you how confused I am." She says irritated. "Are you romancing with Neil or what?"

"No," I say instantly not wanting her to start imagining us naked. Her imagination works faster than her. "I am getting ready for the event."

"Oh, right." She says. "I'll just tell her I am moving out because Ishaan asked and she should be happy about it because now she can invite DD whenever she wants."

I laugh. "She would definitely love to have him over."

"I can't believe I am going to attain her wedding with a huge bump." She says. "I worked hard for my curvy body and my abs."

Unlike me and Myra, Zar has particularly worked hard for her abs and this isn't the first time she tells me about how her shape is going to get worst.

"I guess, this baby will be worth it." She says after a moment. "Okay. I think you should go."

"Yes," I say standing up.

"I have started talking a lot, haven't I?" She asks and I laugh.

"That's because you aren't busy now," I say. "I'll call you later."

"Yes. Bye."

I get ready for the event and I walk down when Mr. Arora texts me to let me know he is waiting for me outside. Neil has gone to drop Niam and Navya at Sara's place since that's where Foziah is dropping her kids.

"Hey." I greet him as I get in the car.

"Hey." He smiles. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks." I offer him a polite smile and he nods starting the car. Mr. Aroa is in his forties probably but he still looks fit and healthy.

I quickly drop a message to Neil to let him know we are heading to the event. I look at the review as Mr. Sabet follows us in the other car.

When the car stops in front of the venue Mr. Arora walks over to open the door for me.

"Please just wait a minute," I tell him as I walk to Mr. Sabet's car.

"Sir," I say as he rolls down his car's window.

"You don't call your bodyguards Sir." He narrows his eyes at me.

"Uh, I can't call you by name." I hesitate. "I think you can leave now since Neil will be here at any moment and I will be just fine."

"Will you just get in and do your work?" He raises his eyebrows. "I'll do my work."

I open my mouth to tell him something but I don't know what to say so I shut it.

I clear my throat not liking him bossing around me. "You are the bodyguard and you are supposed to obey me."

"You don't pay me." He says. "And you didn't hire me. I am just doing my work."

I look at him and I think about giving him a good comeback but I catch Mr. Arora looking at me curiously from the corner of my eye.

"Sara definitely gets this bossing around habit from you," I say as I stand up straight.

"Yeah, that's my daughter." He chuckles as he rolls the window back up.

I shake my head at him before I walk back to Mr. Arora.

"Not that it's my business." He says as we start walking. "But who was it?"

I look at him and I want to tell him that it is my bodyguard but why should I? That is none of his business. Let's keep things just about business and not interfere with our lives.

"As you said it's not your business." I give him a small smile and he nods.

The guards greet us as we walk inside and I get a little nervous as we step inside. There are a lot of people, men dressed in suits and women in fancy dresses or casuals.

I grip my purse as I walk beside Mr. Aroa who seems to know his way around.

"Hello, Mr. Patrick." He greets as he stands in front of the man who smiles at him.

"Hello, Mr. Arora." I watch as they shake hands before Mr. Patrick glances at me.

"Hello." I smile as I extend my arm.

"The new CEO." He smiles shaking my hand. "Ms. Parikh has been a great business partner with us. I hope we continue to keep this partnership."

"We will," I say delighted.

Mr. Arora then introduces me to many other businessmen and women in the room. Everyone seems very polite but some did taunt me about the position.

"That is why Ms. Parikh never gave that seat to anyone." Mrs. Mendez smiles which I know isn't genuine at all. "Because she wanted her daughter to take it. How lucky you are."

"You are right." I smile. "I am lucky to have her. I hope you know she is a smart businesswoman since she worked with you?"

"Of course, she is." She says instantly.

"Yeah." I keep the smile on my face. "She is smart and she chose me because I am her daughter and also because I am capable of it."

"I hope you are."

I look at her and I keep myself from shouting at her. I am kinda used to breaking things and shouting and it's hard for me to not do it here.

I want to shout it's none of her business whatever we do. She shouldn't pass comments on it. She doesn't have the right. But I remind myself I have come here to make good business relations not make enemies.

"Will you come over to the success party I throw once our new launch is out?" I smile forcefully. My cheeks are starting to hurt now.

"Wow. You are launching something already?" She asks surprised.

"I am. You will be invited and I will make sure you get the front seat while the models are modeling."

I am sure she isn't expecting the launch of men's clothing and I will feel satisfied to see the amazed look on her face.

I look over my shoulder as Mr. Arora calls me.

"Excuse me," I say to her as I walk over to him.

"This is Mr. Pandit, CEO of VRP Company." He introduces me to the man standing in front of me in his gray suit.

I look at him and I realize he is the man Neil had fought for me. I remember his name is Vidhyut. He looks at me and chuckles shaking his head and I frown wondering what is funny.

"This is Avni Parikh, CEO of Parikh Enterprise." Mr. Arora says after a moment as he looks between us.

"I would prefer calling her Mrs. Khanna." He tells as he chuckles. "If that's fine with you?"

"It is." I smile at him.

"You guys seem to know each other." Mr. Arora says looking between us. "I'll let you talk." He says before he walks away.

"Remember me?" He asks after Mr. Arora excuses himself.

"I don't remember talking with you in person," I say. "But yeah I do remember my husband telling me about the fight he had with you."

"Don't remind me that." He shakes his head rolling his eyes and I chuckle. "Thanks to you though for helping me that night."

I look at him wondering what did I do to help him but I don't want to show him my memory loss is my weakness so I just shrug. "Pleasure is all mine."

"You haven't changed." He looks at me.

"Did you expect me to look some oldie?" I raise my eyebrows at him.

"Not at all." He laughs. "At least some changes."

"Your husband isn't around?" He looks around the room.

"Not that he would want to talk to you," I say to him.

"I know." He chuckles. "I am surprised he even let you talk to me."

"My husband doesn't restrict me from talking to anyone." I frown. "And I can deal with you if you behave like an ass."

"Right." He nods. "I still think he wouldn't like you talking to me."

"Are you afraid of him?" I smirk.

"Of course, not." He rolls his eyes. "It's just it was his luck that day and he got power over me."

"I don't think so," I say with a smile. My husband was a fucking undercover cop.

"I can't change your mind. I know." He chuckles.

"Forget what happened," I say after a moment. "I hope you don't have any enmity towards us?"

"Oh, I don't know." He shrugs. "I definitely can't stand your husband. He doesn't look at me in a good way, he is always glaring."

"Well, that's because you looked at his wife in a wrong way," I say crossing my arms. "Don't make it look like he does it for no reason."

He chuckles slowly. "This is what I like about you. Just so... direct."

"I won't let anyone talk bad about my husband." I smile slowly. "I am just looking forward to having some good business relations."

"You would partner with us?" He raises his eyebrows.

"Why is that surprising?" I frown.

"I mean, you know right your mother and husband stopped doing deals with us?" He asks with a frown.

"I know." I nod. "But I want to do partnership because I just want to make lots of profit. I don't care what happened in the past."

"That's so smart of you." He says as he nods. "I don't think your husband will be happy with it."

"I said before he doesn't restrict me to do anything," I say. "And this is my business so it'll be my decision."

"Right." He grins. "I will let my PA know to contact your company soon. I can't wait to work with you."

"I can't wait to work with my wife either."

I look over my shoulder as Neil stands a few steps from us. I look at him with a smile admiring how hot he looks in his black suit with a white shirt underneath. I let my eyes trail down his body before I look up at his face and my smile fades a little when I see the anger in his eyes.

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