I flickered open my eyes and a natural smile came on my lips. I was all wrapped up in his arms. Last night's memories came to me and I blushed. I lifted my head up from his chest, my hubby was sleeping soundly. He looked soo handsome even in his sleep. I bit my lip and slowly as I could moved my finger over his facial features without touching his skin. He was perfect.

The way his long eyelashes fanned over his cheekbones, his upright nose and his plum lips to his fair skin....he really was a masterpiece.....and he was all mine. Ya Allah! How can I thank you enough. Not only is he beautiful on the outside....but also on the inside.

Last night, he took such great care of me. He was gentle and considerate....cared for my pleasure.

I blushed remembering it. I gave a gentle peck on his lips and began to get up but he pulled me back by my waist as I crashed into his chest again.

"How long have you been awake?" I asked him surprised.

He groaned sleepily.

"About an hour ago."

"An hour! Then don't you think you should get up now. Don't you have office? The meeting is in 3 days." I scolded.

"I have highly paid employees in my office to do my work. I can take a day off." He said in a hoarse sleepy voice nuzzling my neck. His hands carrased by back.

"What kind of devil boss are you! Making your employees do overtime while you sleep here with your wife soundly."

He turned laying his head on my breasts.

"You didn't let me sleep a wink last night and you think you have the right to say that hm?" He kissed there.

I flinched.

"I... I didn't let you sleep? Liar!"

I felt him smiling against my skin, his hand resting on my the curve of my waist. He finally lifted his head to meet my eyes.

"I didn't hurt you didn't I?" He sounded serious.

I held his face kissing him.

"Of course not jaan."

He smiled. "Thank God."

"Now are we going to lay here all day." I said with a raised eyebrow.

He sank his head on my breasts again.

"I don't mind."

"Oh come on...your heavy!" I tried to push him.

"You slept like this on me for hours. I believe in equality. So hush!" He said covering my mouth.

After much reluctance Naila finally forced me to dress up and threw me out of the house to go to work. All the employees gave me weird looks as I entered the company with a big goofy smile on my face....and whose fault is that?!

Desai came in with my schedule. After explaining it, as he was about to leave I stopped him.

"Yes boss?"

I took out an envelope from my drawer and kept it on the table. I gestured him to take it.

"This is the consequence of your work." I said acting not soo happy.

He looked frightened at first while picking it. I tried to hold back my smile. He opened and read it.

"P.... promotion letter." His face lit up.

"Congratulations Mr. Arnav Desai you'll officially be promoted to the post of Executive Assistant to Chairman." I announced.

"Thankyou.... thanku soo much boss!" He said excitedly and greatfully.

"I do need an Assistant when I became chairman and who could be better than you for that post. I hope we can work even better in the future."

"Yes boss..... ofcourse boss....it will be my pleasure....it is my pleasure." He blabbered way too excitedly.

"I was about to give you this after the AGM but I'm in a good mood today." I said remembering about last night.

"Oh it was your birthday yesterday. I saw the articles. You seemed quite happy with your family." He said.

My smile disappeared. The fake love huh!

"Nice ring BTW boss."

"Ah, your Bhabhi gifted me this." I said bragging.

"She has good taste. No wonder she chose you." He chuckled.

I smirked. "No need for buttering Desai. I'm not raising your salary any more than what's written in there."

He chuckled.

"Ofcourse boss. This is more than enough. With this I can finally pay my final 2 EMI payments and get the possession of our new apartment. Thanks to you I might get married soon to my Girlfriend." He said shyly.

I smiled.

"Then I wish you all the best for that."

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"After considering the majority of votes, it's been decided that Kaif Alam the current CEO of Alam group will be promoted to be The Chairman of Alam group in my place." Dad announced as I stood up feeling the weight of such a huge responsibility on my shoulders. It was a proud moment for me. Everyone joined in for applause.

It's been 3 days and I still can't believe we consummated our marriage. Who would've thought it would happen like this? That we would fall in love with soo madly like this? That WE could ever be happy.

I went to the spa with Mom yesterday and today I'm getting ready for the party. I'm wearing a silver saree, getting my hair permed and being beautiful for my dear hubby. He was so busy in work for last 2 days that he came home late and even slept without dinner and had to go early too. Today was the meeting and he was announced to be the Chairman. I'm soo happy and proud of him.

Although I miss him a lot... atleast after this party I hope I can have him all to myself.

I was finally ready after 4 hours. Kaif was waiting for me outside. I went out clicking my heels with nervousness and excitement bubbling in me.

"I'm here." I said.

"SubhanAllah!" He breathed gaping at me from up to down. I blushed. Although, he wasn't the only one who was dazzled. I was captivated too, my breath taken away looking at him. He looked soo hot and dashing in that black blazer that I just couldn't take my eyes of him.

"Do I really look that good?"

"Good? If you go out tonight, the whole world would be in danger. People might go crazy seeing your beauty." He said striding towards me. He rubbed a strand of hair between his fingers.

"This look is amazing on you."

"You look dangerously sexy too. I can't dare to leave your side even for a second." I moving my hand over his velvet vest.

He gazed into my eyes hypnotizing me brushing his knuckles on my cheek. My breathing hitched.

"I think I'm falling in love all over again." He whispered leaning in. I closed my eyes not caring if my lipstick would be ruined or whatever. Our lips almost touched when.....

"Sir car's ready." We both stepped back hastily.

Kaif cleared his throat.

"Ok. We're coming." He said.

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Just like the product launch party here too we had that red carpet welcome but it was intensified. My anxiety was intensified too.

"It's ok. Just hold on to me." He whispered before we got out of the car. I took a breath and the driver opened the door for me after Kaif stepped out and stretched his hand out for me. I took it looking up at his warm smile.

We walked in as cameras flashed on us and Kaif guided me in.

We met a lot of guest, everyone congratulated him. Mumma, Daddy and Ayesha were here too. Both the ladies were wearing the diamond set Mom gifted. It made me feel proud. They didn't talk to us though. I never can get used to that.

"What's wrong Jaan?" Kaif asked noticing my sad expression.

I shook my head smiling at him. His gaze followed mine and he held me closer to him trying to cheer me.

"I'm fine really. It's just that they all look soo good today. Look at my little angel, she's all grown up and beautiful now." I said.

"If you say so." He said. The music started.

"Care for a dance my lady?" He asked formally. I blushed giving my hand in his as I remembered the dance he taught me that night.

I kept my free hand on his shoulder while he kept his on my the bare skin of my waist making me slightly shudder. His thumb playfully carrased the skin pulling me closer.

"We can't dance the same way here how we danced that night." I warned him.

"Hmm. I'm quite tempted to though." He whispered.

"Do you know how hard I'm trying to hold back? Get ready to stay up all night after the party."

I blushed and rested my head on his shoulder matching his steps. A lot of other couples were dancing with us. Mom and Dad too. Aww, they looked soo cute.

He took my hand and I stepped back spinning back into his arms again. He whispered something into my ears from behind making me giggle. He turned me to him again and behind him at a distance.... among the crowd, I saw her. She was looking at us with such spiteful gaze. I hugged Kaif taunting her sexily moving my hands on his back as I gave her a crooked smile resting my chin on his shoulder.

That's right, he's mine!

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I woke up exhausted in the morning after our passionate love making all night. It was quarter to 9. I was surprised at my own tardiness. I rushed into the bathroom to take a Ghusal.

I came out to find my hubby busy in the kitchen making breakfast. It was Sunday, so no maids today. I went and hugged him from behind.

"Good morning babe." I said.

He chuckled amused at his new nickname.

"Babe huh?"

"Yep. You look like one right now." I said. His hair was slightly wet and he was wearing a tank top gracing me with the view of his flexing muscles. I slipped my hand in feeling his abs.

"You're distracting me Naila!" He warned.

"What if I put sugar instead of salt?"

"I'll even eat poison from your hands Mr Chairman." I said.

He turned around leaving the omlet and held my waist with both hands grinning.

"I'm not that bad of a cook as you. I used to live alone in the US. I've learned to cook for myself." He slapped my behind.

"Ouch" I yelped and he chuckled getting back to the omlet.

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I waited at the table with our fresh juice as he brought our plates. There was omlet, toast and salami.

"Hmm. The breakfast looks delicious, but the chef looks even more delicious to me right now." I said biting my lip.

He smirked.

"Well, then you can have the chef for desert later on." He winked.

"So, can I have a taste now?" I asked leaning in and he gave me a lingering kiss.

We had our breakfast...

"Where should we go out today?" He asked.

I moaned.

"I'm tired.... let's just cuddle at home today all day. You're going to be busy from tomorrow Mr Chairman. I want all the time I can have with you." I said sitting on the couch in front of the TV.

"As you wish my dearest wife." He said pulling me into his lap on the couch. He turned on the TV and the news channel was on.

"Breaking news!

Ahuja Construction's chairman Mr Sameer Ahuja was found murdered in his own home Last night."

We both sat up in shock.

"His wife Mrs Ridhima Ahuja reportedly found him lying in cold blood when she came back from the Alam group's party. The police are investigating the case and....."

Kaif turned off the TV. We both just sat in shock for a moment.

He was murdered? Who could've done such a thing? He was an innocent man.

I remembered telling Ridhima about how he told me the truth.

Allah! Did she k....kill her own husband? But she was at the party!

"Naila... Naila!" Kaif's voice felt like a distant echo.

He held my face making me look at him.

"K... Kaif....how d...did this h...happen?" I stammered sobbing.

"Shh, it's ok." He hugged me.

I cried in his chest.

Is it my fault? Did that innocent broken hearted man died because of me?

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