Shivaay was getting really irritated Because his father was continuously forcing him to get married as soon as possible before his birthday. He doesn't want to get married so soon, but his father is not ready to understand And he is trying his best to ignore him.

His father gave him two weeks to choose a suitable girl for himself. But he rejected everyone. Because those girls were trying to force themselves on him. Obviously he did not tolerate this and directly asked them to get out

On the other hand, for the past one week, Annika was ignoring him like the plague and treating him as a stranger. And now his behavior was really bothering him.He was ashamed of his behavior and wanted to apologize to Anika but she was not ready to even look at his face.

He tried to call her to his office on the pretext of bringing the file but he sent someone else in his place with the file to my office. Everyone says I am stubborn. But someone told them that this girl is more stubborn than me. I have never seen another girl like her in my life. She is different.

When Anika did not come to his office for a long time, he himself went to her and closed the file which was in her hands. She looked at him unbelievably and asked "What happened sir?"

It is almost lunch time. Go and order food for me like a good Assistant "... he said in an extra sugar coated voice

"What would you like to have for lunch, sir?" She asked calmly without any emotion. " I will have anything dear, but my top priority is to have you for lunch " He said shamelessly and slowly tucked her hair strands behind her ear. Shiver ran down her spine at his touch.

" Excuse me ? Was he flirting with her ?" She wondered. He smirked seeing her shocked expressions. And she badly wanted to remove his smirk.

" Order whatever you like,'' he said and went back to his office while she rolled her eyes.

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After Shivaay left, I ordered lunch for him from his favorite restaurant. Taking his lunch I proceeded towards the private elevator Which led straight to Shivaay's office

By now I didn't have to ask if he was there knowing I was allowed to come and go as I pleased. The lobby was empty as usual and employees were working seriously as the Boss was around.

" Excuse me ..Where do you think you are going ? " Someone asked Just as I was about to push the door of Shivaay's office and I turned around only to find a slightly tall man wearing a blue suit standing there with a strange expression. He didn't look like a gentleman as he was looking at me creepily from head to toe. He was undressing me with his eyes. I had never seen him before.

I'm going to the Boss's office. I replied briefly and moved towards the office door, but he grabbed my hand and forcefully turned me around. His grip around my wrist was tight. He was causing me so much pain.

Do you have an appointment to meet with him ? How dare you come here ? the man said with an angry growl as he pulled me forward ruthlessly. I didn't know what he was doing but he was hurting me without any reason

Annika felt uncomfortable. She was getting bad vibes from him..She felt disgusted.

She freed her hand from his grip and said, " I don't need to make an appointment to meet Shivaay and you stay within your limits. If you dare to touch me again, it will not be good for you. " She warned him..She thought Maybe If she'll use Shivaay's name. He would be able to leave me alone but the man Just laughed sarcastically as he sized me up as if I was nothing.

How dare you talk to me like that, you little bitch. I don't remember seeing any appointment by some slutty girl

You are surely here to seduce him. If you come here to offer your body to the boss to get a job here then you're dreaming. The man remarked with a smirk as he dug in his coat pocket. I saw he retrieved a wallet. He opened it and took out some cash. He threw money at me. " The Boss will surely reject you. But you can come to me and warm my bed " He added with a lustful wink and gave me a creepy smile.

" Come with me, little slut. I'll...." Before he could even finish I slapped him hard on the face. Not Just one but I smacked his other cheek as well so hard that his head turned the other way as he held his face. Which has turned red due to the nonstop slaps.

How dare you ! " He growled as he looked at me with anger in his eyes but I was also furious that I wanted to smack him until he was no more but I controlled my anger. Because he was not worthy

I am here to meet the Boss not you " I said and prepared to walk away but he held me back by grabbing my arm.

" I will not leave you today. No one can save you from me now" he said angrily and raised his other hand to hit me but before he could touch me someone grabbed his hand from behind. When he turned around to see that person his face turned pale as he took a step back.

" Y ....You.." That filthy man stammered the words out and bowed before Shivaay who was standing there with a dark expression on his face. He looked like a dark Prince with four huge men standing behind him wearing black suits. Just the sight of him standing there wearing black made me flinch in fear.

Little slut ? He said mockingly as he looked at me and then back to the nervous man. That man got scared at the sight of Shivaay. He arrived a while ago and was standing there when that man was busy maltreating me.

S ....Shiv...She was provoking me on purpose " the man stammered. I was astonished to see how clearly he lied and put the whole blame on me. My eyes widened in shock as I shifted my eyes on Shivaay. Who was standing there like a devil.

" You paid her to have fun with her ...you called her by despicable names "Shivaay said as he walked closer to that man and he took a step back due to the fear. I was stunned by the words he used. His voice was neither calm nor friendly but Just cold and distant without any emotions whatsoever.

" She.. She's...She wanted to seduce you to get a job But when she saw me here, she started seducing me.

Girls like this are despicable, they can fall to any extent to fulfill their needs " He said looking at me with disdain in his eyes. I was surprised at how bad things he said about me. Even though I didn't do anything wrong with him.

S..Shi...Shivaay you don't think too much, throw this girl out of here right now. She's just...." Before he could finish, Shivaay interrupted him. " Don't you dare say another word now ! You are fired, pack your things and leave from here right now " Shivaay said in a dead cold voice. Which made everyone present flinch in fear.

Fire ? ...Please don't fire me. How can you fire me because of a girl ? I'm your cousin for God sake " That man kept on saying but Shivaay completely ignored him.

" Make sure you punish him severely for insulting someone he shouldn't have, " Shivaay added and the four men who had been standing behind Shivaay nodded and rushed to pull him up and dragged him away.

I didn't feel a bit sorry when I saw how he was getting manhandled as they led him away leaving only Shivaay and me standing there. He deserved it. If he is his cousin then it does not mean that he will show his grandeur in the whole office and bully other employees.

Shivaay went straight to his office without saying anything. I sighed and followed him in with the pack of lunch in my hand.

I'm sorry Sir, I didn't mean to create a ruckus here " I apologized as soon as I closed the office door and rushed to his desk. I was somewhere happy that he didn't let off that man who misbehaved with me. It made me think that the grumpy man wasn't so heartless after all.

You don't need to apologize. It's not your fault. Rather, I should apologize to you for such a lousy act of my cousin. And also for the day when I unnecessarily vented my anger on you for something else " Sorry that day I was in a bad mood and wanted to live alone " He said genuinely in his deep husky voice as he was standing behind his desk folding his shirt sleeves.

It's ok. I can understand. It was my fault too because I should have left you alone when you wanted to be alone. I shouldn't have forced you unnecessarily " Annika replied. I don't know what has happened to me. I was so angry at him for his behavior that day, but today I melted like wax as soon as he said sorry.

So are you ok now? He spoke softly in his fruity voice and I stared at him without blinking. He looked even more and cute that I smiled faintly.

" Anything the matter ? " His deep voice jerked me back to my senses, realizing I had been staring at him.

Actually ,I was thinking that you didn't need to throw your cousin out of the office because of me. You were really Harsh on him. I mean I know everything he did or said was very bad but still he was your brother " Annika muttered slowly

Indeed He is my brother. But that does not mean that he will be arbitrary, Will misbehave and humiliate my own people in my own office. It was necessary to teach him a lesson for his actions. He deserves that. Don't think about him because I guarantee you he will never come in front of you after today " He told me making me surprised

No doubt he's a good hearted man..who didn't think Once before punishing his cousin for his deeds.

Umm..you didn't eat anything ..please have something " I muttered and shoved the Lunch pack on his side. He scanned the blue bag on his desk for a while and looked up at me.

Did you have lunch ? he asked directly. um...nn... I mean I was just going to have lunch in the canteen. There is no need. Come with me, let's have lunch together. No sir there is no need for it. I refused. Don't hesitate so much Anika, I won't eat you. Come on, come join me. He said and without giving me a chance to say anything, grabbed my hand and took me to the lounge with him for lunch. And I followed him as usual.

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To be continued..