Author's pov
Scene: Luxury Hotel in Sydney
Upon arriving in Australia, they are escorted to a lavish hotel. Henry spares no expense, arranging for them to stay in adjoining luxury suites overlooking the Sydney harbor. Vani steps into her room, awestruck by the view.
Henry (leaning against the doorway of her room): "I made sure they gave you the best suite. I want you to be comfortable... after all, you’ll be spending quite some time with me here." He smirked.
Vani (turning to face him, politely): "It’s beautiful. Thank you, Henry. But I’m really here for the meetings, right?"
Henry (walking towards her slowly, eyes never leaving her face): "The meetings will happen. But I didn’t bring you halfway across the world just for that."
(He brushes a strand of hair away from her face.)
"I brought you here because I need you close, Vani and please don't forget the scene which just happened in the jet."
Vani (heart racing, stepping back slightly): "yah how can I forget that and I don't know whether I'll regret that or."
Henry (his voice dropping to a husky whisper): "shhhh.. ( he kept his finger on vani's lips to make her shut) "Don’t pretend you haven’t noticed, Vani. You feel it too, don’t you?"
Vani feels her breath hitch at his words. She is undeniably attracted to him, but she is also wary. There’s something about Henry that makes her pulse quick—not just in excitement, but in fear.
Vani : " I need to change please lemme." (Tried to ignore henry)
Henry: (smirked) I know u are trying to ignore me darling but I want the answer tonight.
Vani closed the door making henry smile in a dangerous way.
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Scene: Vani Texts Manasvi
After Henry leaves Vani’s suite, the tension from their encounter still lingers in the air. Vani, feeling both exhilarated and uneasy, grabs her phone and quickly types out a message to her best friend, Manasvi.
Vani’s Text: You won’t believe what just happened. We kissed, henry and I, let’s just say, things got... intense. I don’t know what to think, Manasvi.. I’m kind of lost here. He’s impossible to resist.
Manasvi’s Reply (immediately): Wait, what? Vani, this doesn’t sound right. What do you mean by “intense”? Is he pressuring you?
Vani’s Text: Not exactly pressure... more like... he knows what he wants, and he doesn’t hide it. But I can’t deny that I’m drawn to him too. It’s confusing.
Manasvi’s Reply: Vani, I don’t know about this. There’s something off. He’s your boss, and he seems way too obsessed. Everything, fucking everything was planned I'm feeling, from making you win and the internship! It feels... dangerous.
Vani's text: I don't think so.
Manasvi 's Text : you are mad vani. What are you doing? There is literally something off.
Vani’s Text: I know, I know. I thought the same at first, but then I felt something between us. It’s hard to explain. He’s intense, but he makes me feel safe... in a strange way.
Manasvi’s Reply: Safe? Vani, this man has control over your career and now he’s all over you. That doesn’t sound safe to me. It sounds possessive. Don’t get caught up in his power. You need to step back and think clearly.
Vani’s Text: You’re probably right. I just... I don’t know how to handle this. He’s not like anyone I’ve ever met, and it’s terrifying and exciting at the same time.
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The predator
Romance"Vani Rathore," he began, his voice deep and commanding, Henry leaned back on his chair, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "From the moment I saw her, I knew she had to be mine. It's not just a desire; it's a need, an insatiable hunger. She stir...
