I was pacing around the room as today is my presentation and I'm a nervous wreck, not because I can't speak in front of people but because of the designs I made might not be suitable.

I got ready in a casual but professional attire and was checking to be sure I have took all the required documents and my pendrive.

"Kiu, you will do great I know it. It's not like it's your first presentation anyway. We will get the contract, don't worry" Abhi said coming behind me and softly kissed my forehead.

I leaned over his chest and he wrapped his arms around me. Sh*t how can I forget about the contract, that clause will surely create a problem in the future and this project is very important for the empire.

I need to find a way to fix the contract. It won't be any problem for me I'll get a dubilicate contract ready and only the Rajvansh Empire's seal would be required to make it a legal contract.

But now is not the time for it, I need to act fast and stop this meeting, time is running out and a new contract cannot be prepared in such a less time.

I lifted my head off his chest and said "can we not go, I don't think I'm ready"

"Kiu, you are absolutely ready and no, we have to go. Common gather your stuff quickly" he said giving me a light push towards the table

Think Keira think, you have to stop him from going. "Abhi I'm not feeling comfortable, can we please sit down for a few minutes" I said as I swayed a bit

"What's wrong Keira, should I call a doctor" Abhi said holding me as if I'm a delicate baby and made me sit on the bed

"No, no it's alright. I just got dizzy a bit, I'll be fine soon" I said hugging him and snuggling into his chest. Yes please think I'm sick and cancel this meeting.

"Abhi bhai we need to go or we'll get late" came Aarav Bhai's annoying voice. Noooooo why did he need to remind Abhi of the meeting.

"Felling better kiu, we need to go now. After coming back you can take some rest or you can just leave after giving the presentation, okay" Abhi said in a gentle voice, which no one can refuse while caressing my hairs

I need to find some way to stop them, just me not going won't make any difference. I need the contract signing to be delayed.

"Abhi you should go first I'll come after a few minutes"

"Okay, but be quick" he said and kissed my forehead again before going out. I really like when he kisses my forehead, it's a sign of adoration.

I quickly made a call to the driver assigned to me

"Hello mam" Shubh uncle, my driver said receiving the call

"Uncle I need you to puncture the tires of Abhiman's car" I said

"What?!, What are you saying mam" he said in a confused tone

"Just do what I said uncle, please. I'll keep Abhi busy for some time" I said and hung up the call

I went outside with all the stuff and stopped Abhi from going out "Abhi you should keep the contract with you. We are directly going to the meeting, so you won't have time to get it from your assistant"

"You're right, I'll keep the contract with me. Thanks kiu, let's go" he forwarded his hand for me to take. I grabbed his hand walked in a slow pace, very slow may I add

"Why are you walking so slow kiu" he said, turning his head to look at me

I blinked my eyes as if to show my vision is not clear. "Sorry" I said and wobbled a bit towards him

He tighten his hold on my hand and wrapped his other hand on my waist, as if to stabilize me. His breath was hitting the nape of my neck and their was lingering feeling of his warm hand on my back area.

Danger, danger, danger. Mission abort, mission abort. I never thought that this could also happen. Brain why are you not working properly since my marriage.

My plan is backfiring here, why didn't I thaught that he has more cars not just one. Since the one he uses has a tire punctured he decided to take the other one.

"Kiu, are you feeling uncomfortable. Should I turn the air conditioner off. Don't worry baby girl you can go back just after finishing the presentation" he said all of this one breath

WOW! He is so stupid, if he knows I'm not well why is he forcing me to give the presentation. Hypocrite. I'm not left with any other choice than to do this my way now.

When we reached, I saw the company with whom we are meeting, Axel corporate. Aarav bhai and we both were greeted by the assistant who asked us to follow him.

I excused myself from them saying I need to go to the washroom. After I came back I saw Abhi waiting in the lobby for me

"You okay kiu" he asked as soon as he saw me

"Yes, I'm fine. Let's go" we both went inside the elevator and Abhi pushed the button of the twentieth floor.

As the elevator started moving, I could feel my breath becoming irregular but I have to do this to save Rajvansh Empire, to protect the sweat, efforts and time Abhi has spent to rise this empire where it stands right now. Just then the elevator stopped working with a jerk and the lights turned off.

"Looks like there's some issue with the elevator" Abhi said trying to connect the emergency call. "The emergency call is also not working. Let me send a message to Aarav so that he can get some help." I started hyperventilating. It was getting difficult to breathe.

"Kiu, are you alright. OMG, your hyperventilating. Sh*t how can I forget she's claustrophobic. God damnit" he started cursing but those words were jumbled to me

"Please get me out of here. Please, please, pleaseee. Just get me out" by now I was in complete hysteria

"Calm down kiu, I'm here with you. Close your eyes and focus on my voice, nothing else. We'll get out of here soon" he said gently and hugged me to himself.

I followed his advice and closed my eyes trying to focus on what he is saying, but still half of the words are jumbled as I kept on muttering "please, please, please"

"Focus on my heartbeat kiu. I'm here with you and nothing will happen to you in my presence" he sat on the floor and made me sit on his lap and started rocking me

It helped a bit, I hold onto him tightly and tried listening to his heartbeat with him rocking me back and forth.

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