Guilty

Chapter 12 - Gaze

Aditya couldn't tear his eyes away from the woman sitting across the table. The shock of seeing Aadhya here was still sinking in, but he was utterly captivated by the radiant presence she exuded.The woman sitting across from him, Aadhya Nandha, was a complete revelation. For months, he had known her as someone fragile and grieving, a person he had interacted with only occasionally and often in difficult circumstances. But the woman before him now was an entirely different persona, a vibrant Ray of sunshine.

Her aura was like a ray of sunshine that filled the room with warmth. Aditya couldn't help but be drawn to her presence, which exuded an unimaginable positivity and grace.

Aadhya's focus on the files, the way she examined them with keen precision, her air of confidence and grace, it all left Aditya astounded. The room seemed to bask in her positivity, and her warmth filled the air, making it hard for him to believe that she was the same person he had known all this time.

Aditya's gaze remained fixed on her, unblinking and unwavering. He was mesmerized, unable to believe that this vibrant and charismatic woman was the same person he had been embedded in for so long, in a different context entirely. The encounter was nothing short of a revelation, leaving him spellbound.

He continued to study her, unable to look away. It was as if he was seeing Aadhya for the first time, and she appeared even more enchanting and mysterious than he had ever imagined. Aditya's heart raced as he watched her, a mixture of wonder, surprise, and undeniable attraction swirling within him.

As Aadhya raised her head, her gaze met a pair of intense, dark brown eyes fixed on her. Time seemed to freeze as a palpable tension filled the air. She couldn't help but lock eyes with him, her own gaze unwavering, and in that moment, a current of unspoken emotions passed between them. The atmosphere crackled with an unanticipated connection that left them both momentarily breathless.

Aadhya's POV:

In that moment, I felt like I was caught in a whirlwind of emotions. The intense gaze of those dark brown eyes held mine, and I couldn't look away. It was as if time had paused, and the world around us had faded into the background. I sensed an undeniable tension in the air, and my heart began to race.

I couldn't decipher the thoughts behind that mesmerizing gaze. It was as if he was seeing a different side of me, one that I had kept hidden for so long. It was unnerving and exhilarating all at once. I couldn't deny the pull, the unspoken connection that seemed to bridge the gap between us.

As Aadhya and Adi's intense gaze was broken, the voice of the MP brought her back to the present. He asked, "What do you think of it, Aadhya?"
A sense of responsibility overcame her, and she realized she couldn't reveal her prior connection to Adi. Aadhya collected herself and responded, "Sir, this is a good deal, but I'm sorry, I can't put out a public statement."

Tension was thick in the room as Adi's eyes were locked on Aadhya, and the discussion continued. Priya's whispered words finally broke Adi's trance, and he straightened in his seat.

Adi spoke up, addressing the MP, "Sir, this deal is as important to us as it is to you, and we would like to put out a public statement." He looked at Aadhya, but her resolve remained firm.

The MP started to agree, but Meera interrupted, questioning his decision. The MP silenced her, expressing his trust in Aadhya's judgment.

Aadhya, in her bold way, addressed Adi directly, saying, "Mr. Rathore, I understand your concerns, but I'm sorry. I can't go ahead with this, at least for the next two weeks."

Adi leaned forward, his eyes still locked onto Aadhya's, determination etched into his features. "Ms. Nandha, I understand your hesitation, but two weeks is a long time. Can we reassess this situation in a week? Maybe conditions will improve."