Arnav looked at the clock and saw it showing half an hour left to be 8. He was waiting impatiently for time to pass. Must say he was eagerly looking forward to being with Her.
Arnav was a very good chess player and his game skills were often translated into his business life. Always gained the contract. Always won out over his competitors. And as time passed, his opponents had become weaker. As his skills sharpened, their skills diminished. He always got what he wanted. He never even had to fight very hard to get as many would just bend down and offer his prize to him in a golden platter.
Recently after a very long time, someone had come into his life had questioned him, questioned at his beliefs and his power, his ability to map out his destiny. And to top it all off, she didn't back down. She had stood up to him at every single time. He saw her as one of his worthy opponents. It would be a shame to let her go just like that.
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After hours of shedding tears Khushi stood at the doors of Sheesh Mahal, her heart thumping wildly. She was terrified to step inside. Taking a deep breath she entered Sheesh Mahal just as the clock struck 8. She was led to the living room by a servant. She saw Arnav descending the stairs. He was looked so formidable dressed in black silk robe with matching pant. The hard, exposed panels of his chest caught her attention again.
Arnav " Have some dinner then we can discuss, Khushi . I am sure you are starving? "
He took her to the dining room. He pulled out a chair for her. As she seated, he politely pushed her chair in for her. He then placed her napkin in her lap and made his way over to the other side of the table and seated himself opposite her. He rested his chin on his fingers watching her carefully.
Khushi tried to look anywhere but him.
Khushi cleared throat uncomfortably " The contract? " trailed off uncertainly
Arnav " Let's have some diner first. We will talk after we fill our appetite. I don't want you to starve with hunger while we discuss, Khushi " huskily " I hope you like Italian" as a few pasta dishes,various breads and pizzas were brought in
Khushi could only stare at Arnav Singh Raizada. Here her hands practically shaking at the events that were sure to follow this dinner, and he was acting so calm and nonchalant as if they having dinner together like this every night.
The maid started to serve them the dishes and Arnav leant back in his chair sipping on his wine slowly not even taking his eyes off her once.
Khushi picked up her fork and started to eat. She wasn't very hungry, but eating gave her something to do, some way to divert her mind and attention.
She peeked up every couple of minutes, but his eyes were trained directly on her making her stomach knotting uncomfortably.
Once dinner was over, she followed him to the study room. Both of them sat opposite to each other at the table. Both of them didn't speak anything for some time.
Arnav " Now we should talk about Business "
Khushi " Why You want me, Mr. Raizada ? I mean you have lot of girls who will throw themselves on you " sighing
Arnav observed the girl in front of him. True he had been in the company of many beautiful women both professionally and socially. But none could able to get him turn on like he was incredibly turned on right now. He had seem glossier hair, fairer unblemished skin, more slender necks, larger busts, narrower waists, wider hips. But she just seemed to be so in proportion. She wasn't too pale or too dark, neither too skinny nor too full. she was just right. Everything about her was just right. The word PERFECTION floated around in his mind.
