Episode 9

"Miss Riya Kader, meet me in my office, 15 minutes from now." He ordered in a demanding voice, his mini breath barely caressed my bare neck that sent Goosebumps all over my body and with that, he took his leave. I and Juliet looked at each other not knowing what to say before we make our way back to the office.

Once I reached the building I inhaled a huge amount of oxygen to calm my burning lungs before heading towards his office. I need to cool my entire system before meet him otherwise I could lose my control over my body and will send him to hell without another thought.

Sighing heavily, I knocked on his office door and when I heard 'come in' in his rude voice I entered. To my dismay, he was standing right there expecting my arrival. Well isn't he the one who told me to meet him in the first place?

For a second I just studied my surroundings as it was hard to keep my eyes on him. His office was so large compared to mine. The wall was coated with the cream colour which was suited for his personality. A beautiful flower vase with roses was rested on his table beside his laptop.

Other than this all the places were empty. No sofa, no chair except the one behind his table and no TV, no phone. Except a big slashing window which was huge enough to capitalize the better view of the city, the place looked like complete dusk exactly portrayed its owner.

Huh?! No chair-- that means am I going to stand here for the whole time? Ahhh! Whatever there is no doubt, he did this deliberately.

At last, when my eyes landed on his face, I saw him smirking at me; probably he would have figured my perplexity.

Such a nincompoop.

To hide my remorse I plastered a fake smile on my face before greeted him. "Well-- tell me, Mr. Miller. How can I help you?" I cooed in a baby tone.

Argh!! Not a good move. It seems I gave him the opportunity to harass me. And as expected, he amusingly raised his eyebrows. Well, two can play a game. Can't they?

What did he think? Am I going to beg him to take me back? Then it will happen in his dream.

"Miss. Kader." A faint shiver ran into my spine when I heard him saying my last name. Four years rolled and to my reminiscence it gave me a mini heart attack when he called me like that. But now he lost his right to call my actual name.

"I'm glad you are going to work for me and you know what--" He shot me a devilish smile before continuing his blabbering. "It's a pleasant surprise! I haven't thought I will get some entertainment here." He started to praise his luck even though he doesn't have one while I was mentally cursing him ten times worse than anyone could imagine.

"What can I say, Mr. Miller. It's my bad luck but it's okay, I will manage. After all, I'm not tied up here in my whole life." I grinned at him showing all my teeth.

He seemed to be taken aback by what I said. Most probably he wouldn't have expected the outburst from me.

Yey! I hit his sensitive spot. You go girl. Show him who you are.

But he recovered fast in a blink of an eye and acted so calm like the sea, and then the evil smirk appeared on his face before he walks towards me. His every step was slow and steady like a hunter who is going to hunt his prey which slowly raised my heartbeat in a speed whack.

In an instant, he stood in front of me his face lightly bent forward far enough to leave a mere inch distance between ours as I felt our breath mingled in the air.

"It's been 4 years since I last saw you. I wonder how you have been all those years-- without me. After all, you were a lost puppy who used to run around my legs." He whispered in my ear.

Okay! Calm, Riya. Calm. He is not worth it. I inhaled deeply and smiled at him even though his every word stabbed me in my heart multiple times.

"Woah! Didn't you just say that ‘I USED to run around your legs?’ So that means ‘not anymore.' Right?" I raised my one brow at him.

You are in the exact path. Stay on, Riya. I encouraged myself.

But he snarled and forcefully grabbed my arms. "Eww! Don't touch me." I felt disgusted by his touch and twitched my best to shove his hand away but his grip on my hand tightened. In a circular motion, he shoved me against the wall and pinned my hand above my head before growling once again like an animal.

Meanwhile, I narrowed my eyes at him daring him to do further. This time I'm not going to let him win over my enthusiasm.

"You haven't changed a bit. Your challenging eyes ask me to punish you harder than I think," he mumbled huskily brushing his lips behind my ear.

I struggled to free my hand from his strong grip and tried to shove him once again but no vain. He is so strong harder than a rock; His body was very built like a wrestler. For these years, he has changed a lot. But his mentality was the same like the day he had born.

Clumsy and crazy.

His physical appearance may earn to him a good personality as he has a small beard on his chin which brought a look of a perfect man on his face but no one knows that beneath his muscular body hides a heartless and emotional man.

"Don't ever think of yourself as a smart ass. We both know it won't work. Got it!!" He screeched at my face.

To avoid the difficulty I turned my gaze from him and looked anywhere else but him. "Can you please move? I feel uncomfortable with your proximity." I said boldly.

But seems like this man doesn’t take anyone's words seriously and he found another way. Don't-- don't--- don't!! His hand went under my shirt and he squeezed my waist.

I felt anger built inside my body and I pulled him away with all my strength. He almost stumbled but somehow he balanced his steps and stood steadily.

"Don't ever touch me with those filthy hands of yours! You idiot." I spat and went to open the door, but he grabbed me by my shoulder and crashed his lips against mine taking me off an utter shock.

What the---

Everything went slow gesture as his left hand held the back of my nap while his right hand had a firm grip on both my hands which was placed just above his chest. He led the kiss furiously like a punishing kiss.

I tasted something salty on my mouth then I realized it was my own tears. For all those years I had built a wall to protect my dignity but which was broken apart in a second because of him. I hate it when I become weak, especially, in front of him.

He didn't break the kiss yet and I don't think he will stop anytime soon. It seems he is craving for the kiss. He bit my bottom lips asking for more but I didn't give what he wants. I will fight till the end cause it's worth than give up without a try.

Suddenly a door opened widely revealing a stunning Harith who was standing in the doorway with a Puzzle look on his face. Oh! No! Please don't see--- not like this. Gathering all my energy I pulled him away and adjusted my shirt and wiped my lips by the back of my hands.

But he drew me closer against him and snaked his left hand around my waist. I struggled out of his grip but he squeezed the spot where his hand had a firm clasp before gave me a warning glare. But-- his eyes held anguish and guilt. No- it can't be.

Harith looked at us with the shocking expression then he grinned widely like a mad man.

I thought he is a wise man.

"Bro! I don't think you are still into girls. Especially after the incident with your ex Chole..." but he stopped in his mid-sentence when Kayish shot a dagger at him.

"Okay... Okay... I won't invade your personal life." He raised both hands as surrender.

"Harith it's not what you think. I will explain." I tried to explain my points but again he squeezed my waist which gave me unbearable pain. I'm damn sure it would leave a red mark on my waist.

"Harith, leave. Don't ever enter into my office without my permission- we need our privacy." He dismissed him saying the last part solely on looking at me.

Harith muttered something under his breath before walking out of the office and closed the door behind him.

"What do you think you are doing?" I spat at him once I confirmed Harith was far away from earshot.

"Chill baby! Just enjoy the moment. Don't say you didn't enjoy the kiss." He smirked yet I can read guilt in his eyes.

What?!

I looked at him with wide eyes. He hadn't changed a bit, still keeps that same cocky attitude of him which reminded me the first day of our encounter.

I want to throw up when I remembered the intimacy I had with him. How blind I was? I already hate him a lot and today he is bringing a valid reason to hate him even better.

"It feels like I kissed a male whore" I honestly answered him and strode out of his office.

When I reached my office I saw Harith who was standing in front of my office. Leaning against the wall he looked at the ceiling, his hand was folded. Seems he was in his deep thought but once he saw my tear-stained face, his expression changed into concern.

"Hey! What happened, gorgeous? You Okay!" He asked like he didn't witness anything a while ago. I nodded my head and went inside my office. He too entered my office and closed the door behind him.

"I'm sorry, it's not my place to ask--" and then my teary eyes met him. What is he going to ask? "but I have no option. By chance-- by chance do you know him?" he asked hesitantly.

I wanted to tell him 'no' but not after he saw us together in the mini lovemaking session. I inhaled deeply and wiped my face. "Yes, I knew him." Whispering I put the end card to his question. I'm not in the sense to explain everything to the complete stranger.

Somehow his expression changed a bit but he recovered shortly than I could count; his body tensed and he fisted his hands.

"Okay, I will leave then." with that he left my office.

The rest of the day flew blankly without any trauma. I packed all my things and shoved them into my purse. My shift time was over and I want to pick Sweety from her school.

When I was about to leave my office, Juliet came and told me to meet the arrogant in his office.

What does he want now?! I frustratingly walked into his room. I entered his office without knocking. Yeah! Without knocking. He doesn't deserve any of my respect.

"Now what?" I folded my hand against my chest and asked him in one of my most calm manners. He didn't give me a glance; instead, he looked on his laptop screen with a frown on his face.

"What is this?" Out of the blue, he threw a file and glared at me.

What his problem? Stupid.

I picked the file from the floor and opened them. I didn't understand what was inside it and the reason behind his anger.

"Mr. Miller, I don't know what into this. Can you please explain this?" I raised a question. Of course, I would never dare to ask if my boss was not him.

Seems... I put up with the wrong move.

He stood up abruptly from his place and charged towards me like a lion. "Listen! Tomorrow morning, I want this file on my table without any errors. Otherwise, I'm not guaranteed of my wrath." He whispered, yelled.

You idiot--

When I was about to protest, a door wide opened and a little boy who had brown wavy hair like this arrogant entered inside running towards him. Seems he directly came here from his school because he is wearing a school uniform.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! I made everything clear. Hey! Hey! Hey! We are frndwws. Heyy! Heyy!" The boy became to squeak jumping up and down.

With the furrowing brows, I studied the boy's features one by one cause he seems so familiar. The boy looked like almost Sweety's age and to say he was wearing the same uniform of Sweety's school.

Whatever, it's not my business.

I turned my heels and walked out of his office without wasting any time. Grabbing all my belongings I left the building very excited to pick Sweety from her school.

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"Baby how was your school?" I asked once I made her snacks and tea.

"I loved it." She replied in her baby voice.

I took the seat beside her on our sofa and drew her small frame closer to me.

She gave me a toothless grin and turned her attention on the TV. "Run! run! run!" She shrieked when Tom caught Jerry. It is her favourite show.

"Sweety Baby, Did the boy make any troubles today?" I asked worriedly. The giddy feeling I felt in my heart started to eat me alive. Please don't make her life difficult.

But to my amazement, she shook her head as 'no'. "No mom. He was nice today. He even apologized and now we are friends!!" Her face lit up with happiness.

"We shared our lunch. He liked your cooking." She narrated one by one while I was hearing her sweet blabbering with the smiley face. She seems so happy.

Thank God! At least my prayer has been heard.

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