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"Have you gone mad?"

"Seriously? You came up with this at 4 AM?"

"I dont think this can work"

Me and Violet both gave our verdict after listening to his plan

"There cant be anything that can go wrong" - Hayden defended his plan

He dont know how shrewd that man is..

"Hayden I really appreciate it, but there are so many risks involved. If anything misfire, we would be then stick together till he dont die. Plus marrying you would be really uncomfortable for all three of us. We had never been like that you know it."

Yes his plan was to marry me and we can show it in court thus the will will become ineffective.

The enthusiasm regarding execution of this plan was on high level in Hayden. He continuously gave us explanations.

He jumped towards Violet, cupped her face with his hands and asked if she trusts him.

"Yes" it didn't take a second for her response.

"I know you do" and they broke into deep kiss

"Hey you two, get a room" I turned around and laughed.

Witnessing their profound love, I wished to have someone in whose arms I can cuddle.

I cant keep my walls down. I am too scared to be hurt

Hayden and Violet came to me and tried to get an okay

"Sia, think about it. I know the consequences of marrying me or your boss are same. But you will be safer with me."

I took a deep breath. Still can't believe its happening.

Just few hours ago I was in peace with my life.

Now I am heading for divorces even before getting married.

I guess I am thinking too much.

He didn't call me or threat me anything until now

What if he got any idea.

I am not like any fairy or any Greek Goddess for which he would die for.

"Hayden, I guess we should wait"

"What. Really??"

He exclaimed with sudden shock. Certainly doubting my instincts.

"Mr. Ashar hadn't made any move. May be he will get his way out"

Both Hayden and Violet looked at each other.

"So you're waiting for him to kidnap you? Or rape you?"

Violet was angry

"Play with yourself if you want" she crossed her arms and turned towards door

"Guys please give me a break! You both are just exaggerating things. I mean I too thought to have a plan but now I more want to have a back up plan.

Which girl wants to wear bridal wear just to head towards divorce?"

Hayden raises his both hands in defeat.

"We are your best friends. We cant see you falling in trouble. Is it difficult to understand?" Violet said emphasizing on every word

"Guys, we all are thinking too much. He is the one whose property, money and everything is on stake. He should be making first move and not me. So please lets all stay calm" I again tried to explain

Finally I somehow made them agree.

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Few days went by peacefully. Ashar sometimes came to office and left without a fight.

I tried to stay away as much as I can. There were only professional conversation between us.

"Its so much different working here after Mr. Nicholson's death. I am getting sad vibes. Especially from you and Mr. Ashar" Daisy said while we were having lunch in cafeteria.

"I agree. Its quite and different" I looked in the hall were everyone were having lunch on different tables. There were no laughing sessions, no jokes, no gossiping.

We had lunch and then we went back to our places. There I found an invitation card for Mr. Ashar for some annual dinner of business community.

Such waste of money. Instead feeding to businessman who already have full stomach, they should give foods to needy people.

I knocked the door and waited till Mr. Ashar gave me permission to come in.

There he was sitting in front of me behind his table. He was focusing something on his laptop screen.

He had took off his tie that I saw hanging on stand. Top two buttons of his shirt were open. His sleeves were folded which lies just below his elbow, because of which I can see a black watch on his left hand.

His hands were truly like that it should be for a man.

Omg. I am admiring his masculinity

"Ms. Sia, can you please talk if you had seen enough of me?"

Shit

"Here is an invitation for you for tomorrow. Its an annual dinner of business community at 8 pm" I told him in one breath to hide my embarrassment.

He studied the card and said

"Ok. Get ready till 7. I will pick you up. You can leave office at 5"

"Ok"

Wait...

What

"Excuse me?"

"You're coming with me" he said without taking his eyes off screen.

What the hell..

Why he needs to check my patience every damn time

"I am sorry. I cant go"

He looked to me. Finally

"You cant or you don't want?" He asked.

"That I'll leave to you to decide" I gave him a fake smile

It doesn't matter to me

"Ms. Sia, if I am not mistaken,you had accompanied my father in such events right ?"

"Yes, but just one time" I cleared my stance.

"Then it will be good if we go together. We will meet some old and new clients there. They need to see that I am as much serious about business as my father and nothing had changed. Including you"

One way he was right. May be just one time I can go with him.

"Ok Mr. Ashar. " I said and left.

I went back to my seat and thought about the whole thing

See, he didn't do anything wrong. He is acting pretty much normal.

No abuses, no harassment. Nothing

May be I was right. He had thought something about that whole will thing.

I came back to home at 5. I took shower and took out one of the fancy outfits I had

It was black sequins backless dress which had chiffon fabric that shows on neckline and area below ribcage just above the waist line.

I quickly curled my hairs and wore red lipstick. Applied liner and mascara and little blush on cheeks. I wore silver long earrings and white sandals.

It was exactly 7 when my doorbell rang. It was his driver and asked me to come with him.

I went down from my apartment to parking area where I saw his black Ferrari.

The driver opened the door and I found him sitting inside already. I just went in and driver closed the door.

Throughout the journey he didn't look towards me neither said a word.

I wish I could ask him if I had dressed appropriately.

He wore a very elegant grey suit with black shirt that had white buttons. Neatly combed slicked back hairs.

We reached the hall after a long drive. The driver opened our doors and he joined me because I was on the entrance side.

He came to me and to my astonishment he kept his hands on my waist just above me hips. His fingers touched my bare area and he pulled me closer.

I looked at him for answers when he smiled and whispered in my ear "be good and don't act childish"

His words were harsh but he smiled when he came back face to face with me. Then I saw all the paparazzi and other medias taking pictures.

I regained my senses. This was not the time to create a scene.

We climbed up the stairs where we were greeted by the organizing people.

As we came in, I pushed his hands down from my waist a little harshly as to signal him my anger.

Party was really boring. I kept on walking with Ashar, meeting people. They discuss mostly of business and a

There was a table reserved for us that had two chairs.

Thank god

Food was served to us and it was superbly delicious. Then Ashar again went to meet some people and I kept sitting on the chair

Then people started to dance. I looked them but back in mind, I wanted to go home and sleep.

Ashar came back and he said

"Come dance with me"

Sirens were ringing in my head telling me something bad will happen.

"I can't dance"I made an excuse.

He grabbed my hands tightly and forcefully took me to dance floor.

I saw here and there but no one saw what had happened since everyone was busy in eating or dancing.

He put his both hands again on my bare area

" Keep your hands on my shoulder" He said

I did what he told me as I dont want to create any scene.

"See that was easy" he said with a winning smile.

"I want to go home" I said. It was the only way to escape from him

"Not yet" he said and he pulled me closer

"Wh- what are you doing ?" I said in slow voice

I was trying to move away but he hold my waist with more power.

He was hurting me.

Dont cry and dont show him that he is hurting you.

Patience is the only power

Damn it

He moved his one hand from my waist to my bare back.

And that time I regret wearing this dress

He trailed his fingers from down to upward and then again downward. I felt chills run through my spine.

My subconscious was telling me to run but I couldn't move. He had hold me strongly.

I am going to get bruises again

Then he bought his moving hand from my back to my neck that was hiding behind my hairs and he hold it firmly.

I was scared as hell.

He came closer to me. I bend my back to back but I was in his strong arms. He kept moving forward towards my lips.

And with in blink, he brushed his lips on side of my lips. I could feel his breath and it was intoxicating

He moved away after few seconds that felt like forever.

That was so not expected

I didn't had my car so I had to ask again to drop me home.

I dont know if I am safe or not.

We went out from the party. And I just sat quietly without looking at him.

I know what he is trying to do

Damn it! How could I let him

Relax Sia. You're scared and its better not to do anything to piss him off or else he can do much more worse.

As soon as I reached the apartment. I dialed Hayden's number.

He answered on third ring.

"Its time for plan B"