My mood was very foul today. I don't even know why!

Every fucking thing was irritating me.

There was a client who was giving me a hard time and then I had to search for an assistant as early as possible.

And then on top of that I can't take Avni out of my head!

Why is it so frustrating?

I was in Raghav's cabin and talking to the investigator on phone about yesterday's incidents and when I turned around I saw a girl and Raghav talking.

They were standing too close and probably she was tying his tie.

I just cleared my throat and said

"Raghav... This is not the place to carry on with your romance." And whoever that girl was she stiffened.

I sat on his chair and was going through my emails. Then I saw the coffee she bought for me.

I just took a sip from the coffee and again started reading my mails.

The coffee is soo good!

This tastes exactly like Avni's coffee!

I can forget anything but not this!

"Who has made this coffee?" I asked Raghav impatiently.

"My assistant." He said and I nodded.

"By the way... The delhi client is giving a hard time. We need to do something. I called Mihir too he is coming here only." I said.

"Umhmm.. Can you call your Assistant?" I asked Raghav.

He just looked at me with his brows raised but nonetheless called her.

Her voice! It is Avni!

Just then Mihir entered and sat beside Raghav on my opposite side.

"Whatsupp buddies." He said.

And I just rolled my eyes at his childishness.

"You know Veer you can smile once in a while. It won't harm you." Said Mihir and Raghav started laughing.

I glared at them.

We were interrupted by a knock.

"Come In." I said.

And then went back to my phone.

"How many times do I tell you not to knock?" I heard Raghav's voice.

I looked up to see whether it was his assistant and I was greeted by a smiling

Avni Malhotra!

I've been trying to contact her since years. And this is where i found her?

When Trisha broke up with me, I tried to call her numerous times. But her number was not availaible. Neither did I had the guts nor time to go Mumbai.

And now she is here!

"Good Morning Mr. Sharma. Should I get you your coffee?" She said to Mihir.

She is still not seen me.

"I think you forgot It was me who asked for you." I said and she looked at me.

The moment her eyes laid on me she stood there frozen.

What?

Don't tell me she did not know she is indirectly working for me!

She looks so beautiful.

She was wearing a beige top and a pencil skirt.

Get your mind off her!

"Umm.. I am sorry Mr. Singhania. Did you need anything?" She asked recovering from her previous shock.

"You." I said looking into her eyes.

"Excuse me!" She said.

I saw Mihir supressing his laugh and Raghav sitting there with his brows raised.

"I mean... I need you with me for a deal. I just fired my Assistant. The deal is to be finalised in Delhi day after tomorrow." I said and shrugged.

"I am sorry Mr. Singhania but I certainly can't fill in that space when I am Raghav's Assistant." She said with a very fake smile on her face.

Raghav? First name basis!

"Raghav..! I thought boss is supposed to be treated with respect." I said raising my eyebrows.

Why are you trying to make her mad?

"Order from my boss, Sir!" She said gesturing at Raghav.

"So... I am ordering you to come with me to Delhi for a deal." I said to her with a very stern face.

Why is she not intimidated by me?

"I take orders only from my boss, Mr. Singhania." She said with a very very angry face.

Stubborn Brat!

Did not even change a bit!

"Avni... It is fine I'll manage for a week." Raghav said.

"I am your boss's boss. So you have to follow my orders also!" I stated.

"I am sorry but I can't come to Delhi with you on such a short notice." She said not meeting my eyes.

I got up from my place and went towards her.

I stood before her with hands in my pocket.

"Cancel whatever plans you have. You are coming. That is final!" I said.

I know why is she refusing me.

Her parents death anniversary is day after tomorrow. And she just stays indoors crying her heart out.

I want to change that!

"What if I refuse to?" She said challenging me.

"I would personally take you with me. If not willingly then unwillingly." I whispered in her ear.

"I would like to see you try, Mr. Singhania." She said glaring at me and left the cabin.

"What was that?" Raghav asked when I got back to the chair.

I just shrugged.

"She was the one who saved me yesterday. The drug dealer who attacked me yesterday is in search for her too. They did not see her face but it won't take them too long to find out it was her." I said looking at Raghav.

"By taking her with you, you are putting her in a big danger. They would come behind you too." Mihir said.

"Noo... They won't do anything out of their area. I will have my bodyguards. If I tell her to have bodyguards around her, she would straight away deny it." I said.

Because I knew, she is not going to agree on anything I tell her.

I am just happy that she is Raghav's assistant.

Atleast she will be safe in these premises.

Just agree you want her close to you!

"Seems like you know her too well." Raghav said smirking.

I just shook my head at him.

"Dude she is his long lost Mumbai love." Mihir said grinning.

"What the fuck Mihir? Love? Who said anything about love?" I said.

"I can see it, okay!" Mihir said raising his hands in mock surrender and still grinning.

"She is been working with me since 6 months & you did not know?" Raghav asked me.

I just shook my head in negative.

"They met yesterday and you know it was such a filmy meeting. She was backhugging him and neither did she know it was Veer nor did Veer know it was Avni." Mihir said dreamily.

"Will you shut up Mihir?" I said getting angry.

"Ohh... and you know yesterday she totally ignored him and was ofcourse talking only to me. That was for a first time, I've seen someone ignoring him." Mihir said laughing.

Even Raghav laughed.

"But jokes apart. You would keep her safe for a week but what about after that?" Raghav asked.

He actually has a point.

She is not safe in that apartment.

Why did she have to come in between yesterday?

Now only because of me she is in a danger.

What if something happens to her?

No... No. I won't let that happen.

"You know... Tanvi is her friend. You can convince her to move in to your house?"

Mihir suggested.

"For the first time in your life, Mihir. You are talking sense." I said.

Raghav laughed at this.

" I bet for 10,000 Rs. she will slap you across your face the moment you tell her this." Raghav said laughing.

"Well... My bet is that she is going to punch on his ohh-soo-beautiful jaw."

Mihir said and joined Raghav in laughing.

They were laughing like maniacs clutching their stomach.

Well... They are right!

First I need to talk to Tanvi!