YOURS FOREVER!

Chapter 9

Unnati's POV:

The next day at the bakery was quite busy,
having to make plenty of customised cake that had to be delivered today. I was working with a few girls at the bakery putting up last-minute details to the cakes and packing of them in boxes when Prince arrived. He was a wedding planner and today he came in to order a wedding three tier cake for a ceremony he is planning.

"Hey gorgeous!" He greeted happily.

"Prince hi! Come in.." I invited him to the office to plan the perfect looking cake he wanted. He explained the details and when he wanted it to be ready.

"You never let me down Unnati, and this time I have to tell you the expectations are high. I can't wait to look at the final output" Prince sounded excitedly.

"You don't have to worry Prince..." I was cut off by  the customer who enter the confectionery in all his charming glory. There stood Manav ordering coffee and paying the cashier and picking it up. Even today I could see how women were gawking at him. And he clearly didn't even care to look their way. For a minute I forgot about Prince, OH NO..

"Umm.. as I was saying Prince, you don't have to worry about anything. I'll call you when the structure is ready okay?" I gave him a small smile.

"Sounds good!" He gave me a side hug, just then Manav entered into my office. Before I could greet him, Prince beat me in it.

"Manav Chhabra? Hello sir, read so much about you , I can't believe you are here. It's a pleasure to meet you." Prince stretched his hand out.

"Likewise" Manav shook his hand rather sternly. He then diverted his eyes to me with a serious expression on his face. Then he moved away from the entrance for Prince to leave.

"I'll see you Unnati." He said before he left, nodding at Manav.

Now that it was just two of us alone again, I began to feel nervous just like yesterday. Wait why is he here? Before I knew it, he was seated with one leg over the other sipping his coffee.

"Hi, umm what brings you here today?"

"I came to see you..." He said looking straight at me.

"Okay what is it about? Any changes with the party plans we made yesterday?" I asked because that was the only thing that we had handled together.

"No, that's all fine. Whose that guy by the way?" Manav asked. Why was he curious?

"Prince? He is a wedding planner. He came her to just make an order" I shrugged.

Manav placed his cup on the table and stood right in front of me straightening his suit, only then I realised my face was only facing his chest and I had to crane my head all the way up to see him in his eyes. His beautiful brown orbs. STUPID BRAIN.

"If that's all he is then better maintain a damn distance." He spoke coldly. What's with the mood swing now?

(Author's tipdi: Jalne ki badboo aa rhi kahi se😷🤣)

"That shouldn't be any of your concerns Manav. This is my place and you can't orders me around here like how you treat your employees." I raised my voice. He is not my boss.

"Your place?" He seemed amused with that fact. "Well princess, you see, a man like me is capable of many things. Manav Chhabra, just the name is enough for me to takeover your little sweet shop. I could do it within a minute and even without your permission. So, I advice to watch your pretty little mouth." He threatened. Those Words alone made my heart drop. Maybe I should tell my dad, he'll do something about it. Then again, what if he can't? What would I do if Manav does anything to my business? All sorts of things began to mess up my mind. Before I knew it, my eyes began to glisten. IDIOT!

My thoughts were broken when I heard Manav laughing. Why is he laughing? Is he happy because I am about to cry?

"I was joking princess. My mom would kill me if I did anything to hurt you. Guess she likes you. Can you calm down now?" He spoke, I haven't felt so relieved in my whole life.

"You wouldn't do such a thing right?" I had to reassure.

"Of course....not!" He chuckled.

After an intense conversation. I looked down, not knowing what to do or say.

"That was mean" I mumbled to myself but he heard it. Before I could walk away he held my wrist, making me look up.

"I know but I didn't mean to hurt you. Never thought you'd be a cry baby." He teased while I tried to pull my hand away but he didn't let go.

What's wrong with him? What if somebody sees us, what will they think?

"What do you want? Why are you here Manav? Let go my hand!" I was pretty annoyed by this guy, completely ignoring the tingles I'm getting from him.

"I want to know if you want to hangout sometime? That is why I stopped by to ask you." He asked casually. AM I DREAMING OR WHAT? AASHNA IS GONNA FREAK OUT FOR SURE WHEN SHE FINDS OUT THIS HAPPENED. OH MY GOD....OH MY GOD....OH.MY.GOD. OH WAIT! I'M FREAKING OUT ALREADY.

I thought for a moment and shook my head, "I'm sorry Manav. I don't think I have anytime for that." I lied.

"You suck at lying princess. Why are you saying No?" He let go of my hand and placed his into his pocket.

"I have no time , I told you." I stepped back.

"Fine, I'm going to consider taking over this sweet shop. I really like the location." He said casually looking at his watch.

"MANAV!" That's all I could say.

"Spit it out. What's stopping you? When in the world had I to convince a girl to go out with me?" He sounded frustrated and cute. HAHA SERIOUSLY CUTE!

There is no harm. Let's just say it. "How could I want to hangout with you when all you do is use and throw girls? There's plenty of women out there Manav, I'm sure hundreds of women want to hangout with you right now. Why ask me? And plus you threatened me to go out with you? Who even does that?" I put out everything I felt.

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How will Manav react to all of this?😳