In a dark room an alarm was buzzing non-stop. A girl's slender hands came out of the blanket and turned it off.

The girl sat on the bed and started stretching her arms and neck. This girl or rather woman was none other than Ava Shetty. One of the top 10 billionaires of the country. At the age of 18 she took over her family business because of the tragic death of her family in an accident. Now she is 22 years old and still trying to survive in the absence of her family.

She made her bed and freshened up . She wore a grey top and ripped jeans. She doesn't like to wear professional suffocating clothes. She has always been like that . Does what she wants! no questions asked.

Ava's Pov :-

I came out of my room to the kitchen and started making breakfast. You might be thinking why I do not have any maids to do so. It's because I like to be alone most of the times. And I don't like anyone's presence at my house when I wake up.

After eating breakfast I sat on my car and told the driver to drive. I leaned back on my seat and closed my eyes. My life has been like this for the past 4 years. Wake up , go to the office, come back from the office and sleep. I have been living like a robot without talking much with others. Not because I don't want to or rather I don't have anyone to talk to. For the past  4 years life has been full of betrayals. Relatives, friends , I have seen it all. Fake ones, genuine ones all of it.

"Mam We are here." The driver's words broke me out of my trance. I mumbled him a quiet 'Thank you' and started getting into the building.

THE SHETTY 'S

That's the company that my family has left me to look after. I have made my blood and sweats one to make it reach the position which It is today.

Going through the people of the building I saw everyone greeting me.

I went to my office room and sat there calmly for a while when I heard a knock on the door. I said ' Come in' .

My personal assistant Ria came to me and started going through my schedule after greeting me.

" Ria ! Get me some information about the AK group of companies" I said of which she replied " yes mam" and left.

I have been working on this project which is very important to me. This was also one of the ideas which my dad had approved when he was alive.

We have a software company. We make apps. And the app which we are making this time is very close to me . I want this project to be successful for which I need an investment from a reputable company.

After a while my assistant knocked again and came in.

"Mam we have gathered some information about AK groups of companies" she said

"go ahead! read it out" I replied

"The CEO of AK groups is the undefeatable emperor of business. he has his companies in almost every field. He is quite formidable. At the age of 16 he started his businesses, now he is 27 with a large amount of wealth."

"He is cold, ruthless and dangerous. He has a keen eye for projects like us. So if our idea is interesting to him , he will definitely invest"she said.

"Rather interesting I see." I mumbled

"Well what's the name of this legend?" I asked feeling a sudden interest on this guy.

"Aditya...Aditya Roy Kapoor"

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It's been three days since my assistant sent an email to the CEO of AK. I most definitely want his investment which will help us a lot in our project. I am currently working in my office. I heard a quiet knock and said 'come in'

Ria entered and said "Mam, we have got a reply from the AK company.. They said that they have fixed a date for the meeting . "

"On what day? " I asked looking up from my laptop.

"5th September.. We can't actually change the date. I requested again if they could try to change the date but they said that the CEO's schedule is packed and they don't have much free time" She said fiddling with her fingers. I know why she is nervous .

'5TH SEPTEMBER' That's the day when my whole family died right in front of me and i could not do anything.  And on that particular day I most likely stay alone.. Away from everyone ..

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Finally sighing I opened my eyes and said "It's okay. We will have our meeting on that day. You may leave"

  After nodding her head she left.

I was about to resume my work when I got a call on my personal phone.

No one particularly calls me on my phone. If someone is calling me on my personal phone then it must be from my Two best friends who were with me during my most pathetic times...  Sia and  Annie.

It was a call from Sia.

I smiled at myself and picked up her call.

"Avsssss" I heard her yelling on the phone and chuckled.

"Hey  Si? How are you and how is your trip with your fav one?" I asked about raising my eyebrows.

"I'm thrilled and of course the trip is going really well. I mean Steve took me to so many beautiful places..

I think I have fallen in love with him Avss. He is just so sweet, caring and what not! I just couldn't stop myself from falling for his sweet gestures and almost everything he does"

I smiled feeling happy for my best friend ..She has suffered quite a lot in her past. 

"I'm truly glad for you Si. .. I knew he was right for you after all"

"Yea you are right! Okay enough about me tell me, Are you still working like a robot?" She asked and I can almost imagine her questioning gaze.

" n..no" I replied slightly stuttering.

"Come on Avss .. don't lie to me . I know you are still working your as* off . Bro ! Go out and have some fun  will ya? You can't always be alone just like this. Why don't you go on a blind date?? You are young Avss and you can't really waste all your time working!"

"I know what you're saying Si. But I don't want to. I'm all good with you and Aana by my side. And I most definitely don't need any guy. I don't think there is any guy who is pure hearted and will love the 'real' me."

"But Avss-"

"No Si. I don't want to talk about it" I said cutting her off with a finalized tone.

She sighed and said" Avss ..  believe me , I bet there is someone out there who will love you and cherish you for who you are. He will never leave you and treat you like a queen which of course  you already are!"

I laughed and didn't say anything and hung up the call.

These are just words . I don't believe that there is someone for me. Every guy  just wants one thing,  it's either my wealth or my body.

But somewhere deep inside, there was a part of me  which wanted those words to come true!

Weekends 

Every weekend, I eagerly anticipate the arrival of those two blissful days that provide a much-needed respite from the daily grind. It's a time when I can unwind, disconnect from the world, and spend quality time with my family, immersing myself in the warmth of their company.

However, the very same weekends that once brought me so much joy were the ones that stripped me of everything in a heartbeat. 

The memories of that fateful day, on 5th of September, are still fresh in my mind. It was the day my family was tragically taken from me, right before my eyes.

Today is the day..5th of September.Every year on this day, I most likely stay alone. The death anniversary of my family. Their thoughts resonate my mind as the feeling of void consumes my mind. How good it would have been if they were alive!  As I thought about it a silent tear rolled down my cheeks.

A slight knock on the door made me come out of the turmoil of my  thoughts and I wiped my tears.

I checked the time. It was 9 A.M. The day's agenda included a meeting with the CEO of AKs, scheduled for 9.05 A.M.

As I waited in the meeting room, I was anticipating the arrival of the man I had been briefed about - Mr. Kapoor. My intercom buzzed, announcing the arrival of Mr. Kapoor and his secretary. I responded with a hum, signaling my acknowledgment.

Two minutes later, my door creaked open, and two tall men entered the room. My perspective shifted as I realized who was standing in front of me. There, in all his glory, was Aditya Roy Kapoor, a man whose handsomeness was said to be unparalleled. I was momentarily dazed, taken aback by the sight of such a handsome man.

He was dressed in a crisp white shirt, with a grey coat casually draped over his shoulders. His muscular physique was accentuated by the tightly fitted shirt. His sharp jawline, hawk-like eyes, and full lips were all adorned with a light smirk. It was almost as if he was teasing me, challenging me to look away.

Tearing myself away from my trance, I greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Kapoor." His response was a smirk, a smirk that seemed to suggest he was aware of my momentary distraction.

"Hello Miss Ava" He greeted.

'His voice is incredibly seductive,' I thought to myself, 'and the way he says my name sends shivers down my spine.'

I quickly composed myself, took a deep breath, and said, "Shall we begin?"

"Sure"His reply was serious, his face devoid of any expression.

As I began my presentation, I couldn't help but notice Aditya's intense gaze. He seemed fascinated by my every move, my every word. I couldn't help but feel flustered, a strange mix of excitement and nervousness coursing through my veins.

Ava's POV ended

For the first time in his life, Aditya found himself interested in someone. When he entered the meeting room ,the sight of this beautiful woman, with her wavy hair tied in a loose ponytail, her cute nose, and her slightly blushing cheeks, had captivated him. He had heard that she preferred casual attire over formal wear, and seeing her in a black T-shirt and ripped jeans only added to her charm.

Aditya had done his research on The Shetty's, the company that Ava represented. He knew about her disdain for professional clothes and she was dressed accordingly. He found her dazed expression amusing when she was checking him out and smirked lightly.

He was not the only one who was affected. Aditya could see the different thoughts flitting across her face, her expressions changing from one moment to the next. Her slight blushing cheeks and slightly parted lips and trands of hair that were falling over her eyes and adorning her cheeks made him want to tuck them away .

Aditya was not one to be easily impressed. However, Ava had managed to do just that. She had taken a struggling company and turned it into one of the top ten companies in a short span of time. He felt a sense of pride in her accomplishments.

As he listened to her presentation, Aditya felt a connection with the concept. The idea of creating an app that would allow teenagers to escape their mundane lives and create their own stories resonated with him. He saw the potential in the app and was convinced that it could be a game-changer.

Aditya was not just impressed by the concept; he was also attracted to Ava. He had never felt this way before. He found himself wanting to know more about her, to spend more time with her. He had made up his mind about her. She was the one he was going to marry, and nothing could change that.

The thought of her having a boyfriend made him uncomfortable. He hoped she was single. He was ready to give her his heart, to commit to her completely. He was ready to make her his wife.

Aditya Roy Kapoor was not a man who was easily swayed. But when it came to Ava, he was willing to make an exception. He was ready to give her his heart, to commit to her completely. He was ready to make her his wife.

As the meeting continued,he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He was looking forward to the day when he could make Ava his wife. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was willing to put in the effort. He was ready to fight for her.

Aditya Roy Kapoor was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his words carried weight. He was a man of action, not just words. He was a man who knew what he wanted and was willing to do whatever it took to get it. And he wanted Ava. He wanted her more than anything in the world.

****Previously 

As the meeting continued,he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He was looking forward to the day when he could make Ava his wife. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was willing to put in the effort. He was ready to fight for her.

Aditya Roy Kapoor was a man of few words, but when he spoke, his words carried weight. He was a man of action, not just words. He was a man who knew what he wanted and was willing to do whatever it took to get it. And he wanted Ava. He wanted her more than anything in the world.

Now:******

After Ava had meticulously outlined the details of her project, she took her seat, her eyes fixed on Aditya, eagerly awaiting his reaction.

Aditya was taken aback by the project's novelty and found himself intrigued by the prospect of investing in it.

"I find your idea compelling... and I'm open to investing in this project... but," he paused, his gaze meeting hers, "I wish to personally oversee the project's progress." His voice held a firm undertone.

His secretary, who was present during the meeting, was taken aback. He had never seen Mr. Kapoor display such keen interest in any investment. So why such sudden interest right now?

"Of course, Mr. Kapoor. Feel free to be as involved as you wish," Ava didn't think much and agreed, not fully grasping the implications behind his unusual request.

After the deal was sealed, she failed to notice the dangerous glint in Aditya's eyes. You will be mine soon, Ava!

"It was a pleasure meeting you, Miss Ava," Aditya said, extending his hand for a handshake.

Ava complied, and as their hands touched, an electric current coursed through them. Their eyes met, and Ava felt a strange stirring within her.A warm feeling surged through as his his large hands evolped her hand. She was anxious, wanting to distance herself from him. He was making her feel things she didn't want to feel.

She tried to pull her hand away, but Aditya held her firmly, his grip gentle yet firm. He felt like he was under a spell. He no longer wanted anything else than to keep her hands in his just like that.. forever..

Her hands were so small in comparison to his, and he was tempted to play with her slender fingers all day.

Ava cleared her throat, and Aditya finally let her go. After giving her a final, lingering look, he left. But he knew he had left a part of himself behind with her.

****

After they left , Ava let out a deep sigh of relief. She went towards the rest room attached to her cabin. She shouldn't be feeling these strange emotions. How could she expect someone like Aditya Roy Kapoor to take a liking to her?

Ava had always considered herself unremarkable. She was a light brown-skinned girl without the model-like figure that guys usually went crazy for. She still remembered the bullying she had endured during her teenage years, and the loneliness of having only two friends since childhood.

"Who would even want me?" she murmured to herself, falling into a deep sleep in the room connected to her office.

****

"Play another song, bro!" A teenage girl whined, sitting in the passenger seat of the car.

"No, sweetheart. I won't," her big brother said teasingly.

She 'hmped' and pouted.

Her parents laughed at their antics. The girl frowned and started looking out of the window. As she was looking , she saw a big ice cream parlor and got a a sudden urge to eat ice cream.

"Dada..tell brother to stop the car .. I want to eat ice ice cream.." the girl said pouting.

"No sugar.. we are already late and you ate 3 ice creams yesterday," her father said, trying to make her understand.

"No Dadda. Please just this once please," she pleaded, showing her best puppy eyes to him.

Her father sighed , his strict pretence quavered in front of his sugar's puppy eyes and told his son to stop the car. The moment the car stopped, the girl got out of the car and ran to towards the ice cream parlour.

"Careful, princess," her brother yelled from behind seeing his little sister running in the road. 

He shook his head and mumbled "What should we do with her"

After getting ice creams for her whole family, she started getting back to their car. But before she could , she saw a big truck coming towards their car at a high speed. Within a blink, she saw the truck crashing into their car with her parents and brother inside.

Her body was frozen seeing the scene infront of her.. it happened so suddenly that she could not even do anything. She screamed and ran towards her parents. The whole car was on fire..She wanted to rescue them . But what she saw was the unconscious body of her brother and mother. They were lying in the pile of the broken car . She quickly went towards them and tried to check their  breathing but unfortunately they are breathing had already stopped. 

Ava's breath hitched seeing them dead. She heard some whimpers and looked at the direction to see her father lying across whimpering something. She quickly went to her and crouched near him and pleaded "Dada-Dada" 

"Su-Sugar..Guess I don't have much time left."He said struggling to breath as blood kept oozing out of his wounds.

Ava kept crying and shook her head saying "Nothing will happen to you Dada..I will call someone for help..wait!"

As she wanted to get up and look for help but her father weakly clutched her hand and said" it's o-ok..I don't think I can survive..." He said as Ava kept denying him tearing rolling down her cheeks nonstop.

"Listen Sugar.. Always stay happy and take ca-care of yourself. We would al-always be w-with you. Wo-work hard. Ta-take care" Saying that his breath hitched and soon his body went still. 

"Dada? Dada?? No no you cannot leave me .. please please..you cannot..I'm sorry..I'm sorry please.. please" She kept screaming hysterically.."DADDA, MUMMA , BROTHER!!! PLEASE NO NO NO NOOOOOO"

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