ANNIKA

When I woke up in the morning, A lady whose name was Mrs. Dixit came to my room. '' Good morning Miss, Sir asked me to show you your room ! She told me.

My room ? I asked in surprise.

Yes, She answered. So whose room is this where I was from last night ? I questioned her. This is a guest room. Yesterday your room was not ready so you had to stay in the guest room. But now your room is ready. She replied. I nodded and followed her.

Soon we reached the top of the stairs. I was surprised because I thought my room would be on the ground floor or I expected to be taken to the servant's quarter. But she was taking me to the second floor. I stole a few glances around counting the number of corners we turned to. The second floor had a lot of spare rooms including an entertainment room, gym, living room, study, and guest rooms. Doors and windows were the same as the first floor with polychromatic paint complementing the wallpaper.

This place was decorated very beautifully. From the ground floor to the paint of the walls, everything was modern. This place was as big as it was classy. I really liked the interior of this place. It was more of a castle than a mansion. Which was very beautiful and was soothing to the eyes. My own house, Dobriyal Mansion, was very big and beautiful but it was bigger and more beautiful than that. Looking at the house, it seemed that a lot of money had been spent on it. And whoever owns this house will undoubtedly have a lot of money. But I had a doubt that what would that handsome jerk have done to earn so much money? Is he really that rich? What work does he do? That man is a mystery in himself, he speaks only a few words. I have never seen such a serious, handsome, grumpy and picky man in my life till date.

" And Here we are " I came back to my senses after hearing that lady's voice. Soon the door to my new bedroom opened and I was stunned as the smell of lavender and Jasmine hit my nose. Seeing the beauty of the room my eyes widened in great awe. It was Big, classy and beautifully painted in pink and white color. And I liked it at first sight. Because it was exactly according to my taste.

" So Miss Dobriyal ....this is your room and from now on this will be your new home..So feel free to move around as you wish. And if you need anything feel free to let me know. I am the caretaker of this Mansion. I nodded at her words not sure If I would be free seeing how gigantic that mansion was.

Mrs. Dixit smiled as she turned to her left and showed me the bathroom and the walk-in closet. At last She pointed to the glass door. Which I guess is the balcony. I love balconies. That's why I had a balcony in my room in Dobriyal Mansion too, but I didn't think that there would be a balcony in my room as well.

" It's Beautiful" I murmured, not sure how to react. This room was nice, clean and in perfect order.

Okay Miss. It seems you like the room. You have at least one hour to freshen up and meet the Boss at breakfast. He wants to see you, " She added as she walked out of the door and my smile dropped.

Is He for real ? Here I was supposed to sleep and there Grumpy man wants to meet me. Who does breakfast so early in the morning and who takes bath so early ? I deserved to rest before I faced him. I whined as I dropped myself on a queen size bed

After half an hour I got up. I groaned in frustration as I dragged myself to the bathroom to freshen up. It didn't take a while after I was done. I dressed myself in a decent white t-shirt with some random decor on the front and blue ripped jeans which were given to me by Mrs. Dixit. I tied my wet hair carelessly in a bun and stormed out of the room. It was a beautiful day, a fresh morning that promised so many things.

" Such a Beautiful place " I muttered looking around, while I was walking. I took a left turn heading to the stairs. Suddenly I bumped into something solid before I fell, someone held me in his arms. My head hit what I felt like a hard chest. I looked up while massaging my forehead only for my heart to race rapidly

Go .. Good.. Morning Sir. I stammered nervously and quickly moved away from Shivaay's embrace. It seemed without looking where I was going, I bumped into the owner of the house. His expressions were blank and emotionless as ever. He averted his eyes from me and fixed his suit.

" You are fifteen minutes late for breakfast, Miss Dobriyal, " Grumpy Man said, taking out a black card from his pocket. He handed that card to me

" Take this card to withdraw cash or buy whatever you want or need"

He said in a cold tone and without waiting for me to say anything, he stormed away heading in the same direction as I left.

Only then did I realize that my room was where his room was. How on earth was my room near the owner's room of this Mansion..I was just nobody. So How ? The only thing I got was a whiff of his expensive cologne which hit my nose making me wonder what sort of male perfume It was. It smiled delightfully and reminded me of the night when I was close to him. It was a little faint but now It lingered in the air that I was numb all over.

I didn't know what to do with this card. I wasn't used to doing such things like spending someone else's money for my things.

I looked at the card and recognised it was a VVIP Limited Edition card with no credit limit including a range of priority services at high- end stores and airports.

Only a few stinking Rich people can afford this top notch credit card experience worldwide. If he has this card then It means he is the only one in this country who owns this card. How filthy rich is he ? I wonder. I hope he does not do any illegal work to earn so much money. Because everything around him screams Money.

Ms I think you should have breakfast soon. Because Miss Maria is waiting for you downstairs to take you shopping," said a new girl I saw for the first time in this house.

Madam, my name is Aaliyah. Sir has appointed me specially to take care of you and your needs. She introduced herself.

For me ? But why ? I'm not the lady of this house. I thought but shrugged off.

I finished my breakfast before going shopping with Maria. The driver whom Mr Oberoi had appointed for me dropped us at the mall.

Since I did not have clothes to wear, I had to buy clothes. I was thinking of buying only necessary clothes and things as it was not my money which I could spend freely without worry.

Me and Maria went to the women's section at the mall. I bought only limited things and asked Maria to go back but she refused and said.. "No madam boss asked me to buy all kinds of latest collections for you according to your needs' '

But I politely refused and told her " I don't need it. I've bought enough "

"Sorry ma'am but this is Boss's order and I have to follow it at all costs. I don't want to lose my job " she told me and After that she bought a lot of branded clothes including all types of matching latest footwear, handbags,watches and all the Girls stuff. We had lunch in a private Restaurant and chatted for some time. Maria was a sweet girl. She treated me with respect and I liked her company. Her taste was classy. She selected beautiful, classy and branded dresses, Footwear, handbags and watches for me. I got to know She is a well known fashion designer, which surprised me.

She dropped me at home with my shopping bags after a few hours and I arranged all the clothes and things neatly in the walk-in closet with the help of Aaliyah.

I was feeling awkward Because I was not used to this. He had already done a lot for me. Now I did not want to take advantage of his goodness any more. That's why In the Evening When Mr. Oberoi came home After dinner I went to his study to return his card.

The door was opened and He was working on his Macbook. I knocked on the door and handed him his card, But he told me to keep it with me. I asked..why? He replied.. "It will help you to buy the things you need" I told him that I cannot spend his money on myself like this. This is not right.

Why ? He asked. "Because I'm not a gold digger. I'm not used to spending someone's money for free. And when we can't give anything to someone, then we should also not take anything from anyone."

" Interesting ! ".....He smirked and ran his eyes all over me. After that He stood up from his seat and approached me.. My Heart skipped a beat and I stepped back.

I stepped back a few steps and he took a few steps forward. At last My Back pressed against the wall and there was no way back and Mr Oberoi walked in front of me. He lifted his arms and encircled me between the wall and him.

A familiar smell of Scent filled my nostrils and accelerated the beating speed of my heart in an instant.

Opening my mouth, I Stammered " What....What are you doing ? "

He leaned towards me and whispered huskily near my ear ... " Then how are you going to repay me " ?

I shivered with the proximity.. Was he asking to repay him by my body ? No, I would not let him take advantage of me even if I have to walk homeless around the streets.

I looked at him and said angrily... " Don't even think of asking me to be your bed mate because I would never do it. I better be homeless than sell my body "

He smirked and said..I was not thinking about it. But if you consider me as a bed mate then I can make your dream come true baby .

I frowned and glared at him, While he smiled and said.. " Don't worry I am not going to bite ...unless you want me to.. " After saying that he walked back to his seat While I turned beet Red.

I usually hear suggestive sentences like this but I often shut it down. But Why can't I do it now ? I couldn't understand.

" You studied Business admin and your grades were pretty good. Right ? " He asked me in a serious tone like nothing happened a few minutes ago. Yes I was the topper.. I replied truthfully.

If you don't want my money without doing anything Then you can work for me in my company " .. He told me.

What ? I exclaimed. Do you have any problems ? He asked and raised his brows.

" Of course not but I have no experience because I have never worked in my entire life. I am used to being my parents 'princess," I told him.

Remembering My parents Tears welled up in my eyes. I tried hard to not cry so I walked to the water dispenser and drank a little bit of water to calm myself. Don't worry It's not an issue. You can do it. Because even experienced people must have started their work for the first time somewhere to get experience.

Tomorrow you would come with me to the Oberoi Enterprises and your stuff which you lost during the accident has been brought to your room.

" Then I will try my best to work hard and not to disappoint you. Thank you so much for everything " I replied genuinely from the bottom of my heart. while he nodded and I left the room.

Tomorrow will be a new beginning of my life

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