Stoic, handsome and ruthless businessman, Siddharth Chauhan has been cursed with a past he cannot escape.
"Sell the lake house and marry within 2 years" A single clause threatens everything he has worked hard to achieve. What will he do when he is...
Siddharth stands still as he views the lake house. Today the people from the architecture company are going to visit the site and see if there is anything to salvage. He can already feel his heart rate increasing at the thought of having to go inside. There is a soft hum of engine being turned off and he turns around to find the woman he cannot stop fantasizing about.
ANNIKA
"What-? Purabh but I can't go alone"I say
I was getting ready to visit the site with Purabh but he has to cancel last minute as there is a meeting he needs to attend.
"I'm sorry anni, but it's important. Also Mr. Chauhan is already at the site so we can't cancel either." he says.
"But how will I handle everything alone?"
"You don't need me anni. I was just accompanying you anyways, It is you who needs to visit the inside of the house to get a better idea of what you need to present to him this Wednesday."
" Fine. I'll be leaving now then"
" Annika-"
"Yes?"
"No, never mind. Bye"
"Ok. see you later"
My heart keeps beating loudly in my chest as if it wants to escape. I don't know why I am so nervous at the idea of meeting with him.
No Annika you are going there to get a better idea of the design and ask him about his preferences. Even though I doubt there is anything left anymore in that house. Yes that's it. And then I'll leave.
I take my car keys and leave for the site.
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ANNIKA'S OUTFIT
Once again I notice his eyes focused on me. I am nervous as I take my notepad and make my way towards him.
His eyes don't leave me as I stand in front of him.
"Good morning Mr. Chauhan" I say.
"You're late." He says his tone cold.
"5 minutes. We had decided to meet at 9am. I'd say you are early." I say checking my watch.
He ignores me and faces the house.
"Shall we?" he asks gesturing towards the house.
"After you"
I don't miss the slight tremor in his voice. Does he not want to go inside the house?
I follow close behind him. Bad idea, His cologne smells so good I almost lean in to get another whiff. How am I going to work if even his scent is enough to distract me.
