𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧: 𝐀𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢 (𝟏𝟖+) ✅

Bonus 1.2

RIYA

The weight of it all crashed down on me. Tears streamed down my face as I huddled on the cold kitchen floor, knees pulled tight. A single, fateful night. A blur of laughter and flashing lights. Now, the echo of empty promises hangs heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the carefree joy of that night. Shards of trust lie scattered on the ground, a reflection of the shattered future we envisioned. I never should have gone.

The fairy lights shined through the house as I entered. The past couple of weeks were rough for both of us because of how me and Samaira was attacked in the mall by a rival gang member, he has been completely over the board for our security.

This office party was more compulsory to attend as there will be many partners and board members coming and I need this for my upcoming promotion. I want to be seen by these people. It was an important step in my career.

Akshat Ji came with me for this party and we both were dressed impeccably, I was in a soft pink dress reaching to the floor hugging my waists with small strips on the shoulders, and my hair was mostly open and curled with small stones as accessory. I went for minimal makeup and a soft glow, he on the other hand was dressed in a casual white shirt with three buttons opened, the silver thick chain dangling and a black blazer and trousers on the top, his hands adorned with tattoos and rings. I saw many girls eyeing him and I glared at most of them and he pulled me closer by my waist softly smirking at my jealous ass.

As we moved across the main area of the party where all of my colleagues were gathered holding their drinks in their hands,

"Hey guys," I said softly entering my group.

"OMG, Ri! You made it, and you look pretty as hell," Anjali complimented me and I blushed a little,

"Really, the colour suits you babydoll, made for you," Rishika said holding my arm, I smiled in response, "You guys look gorgeous yourselves,"

"Guys, this is my husband, Akshat Oberoi," I said encircling my arms around his bicep because this was the first time he was attending my office party with me.

"Hello ladies, it's so nice to meet you finally, she talks a lot about you," he said nodding softly,

"She talks a lot about you too, Mr. Oberoi," Anjali said and I blushed a little.

"Please call me Akshat," he said and smiled politely.

"Mf where the hell were you so late!" Rishika screamed behind me and I looked back to find Mridul Shekhawat standing there.

"Hi, Mridul," me and Anjali exchanged our pleasantries, "Look at you again matching with your office wife," Anjali said looking at his light pink suit.

I looked over at Akshat ji whose smile dropped as soon as he heard that, we exchanged an awkward glance and I glared at Anjali for saying, "C'mon you don't mind Mr Oberoi, it's a corporate thing, I know you might have a work wife too, like a Donna to your Harvey!" she chuckled and I gulped in response as his fist clenched. I held his fist and tried to calm him down.

"Hello beautiful, you look gorgeous as ever," Mridul complimented me, "T-Thanks," I said smiling awkwardly not looking at him, and moved closer to Akshat ji as I said, "Mridul, this is Akshat my husband," I said as he pulled out his hand for a handshake, but Akshat ji just put his hands inside his pocket and looked at him blankly, Mridul retreated his hand back awkwardly and looked at me. I didn't meet his eyes but was embarrassed a little, "I am a huge fan Mr Oberoi, I myself applied to Oberoi Enterprises for a job of a Data analyst back in my college," he said lighting the mood.