From ashes to crown: A Story of Redemption And Love

chapter 25

Maya: (nervously) "Aryan, please. Give me some space."

Aryan: (his eyes never leaving hers) "Space? Maya, I don't think I can give you space. Not after what happened last night."

Maya: (trying to sound firm) "Aryan, nothing happened. It was just a kiss."

Aryan: (smirking) "Just a kiss? Maya, that kiss was more than just a kiss. It was a spark. A spark that I want to ignite into something more."

Maya: (her heart racing) "Aryan, I...I don't know what to say."

Aryan: (his voice low and husky) "Don't say anything, Maya. Just feel. Feel what's between us."

Aryan's hand reached out, his fingers tracing Maya's jawline, sending shivers down her spine. Maya's eyes fluttered closed, her heart pounding in her chest.

Suddenly, Aryan's lips were on hers, his kiss deep and passionate. Maya felt herself melting into his embrace, her resistance crumbling.

Maya: (lost in the kiss) "Aryan...oh..."

Aryan: (his lips still on hers) "Maya, I want you. I want all of you."

Maya's hands reached up, wrapping around Aryan's neck, pulling him closer. The kiss deepened, their tongues entwining, their bodies pressed together.

Suddenly, Aryan pulled back, his eyes burning with intensity. "Maya, I need to know. Are you with me? Are you ready to take this to the next level?"

Maya's heart raced, her mind foggy with desire. She nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "Yes, Aryan. I'm with you."

Aryan's smile was triumphant, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Good. Because I'm not going to stop until I make you mine."

Maya's heart skipped a beat as Aryan's lips claimed hers again, their kiss igniting a passion that threatened to consume them both.

Just then, the office door burst open, and Meera stood there, a look of shock on her face. "Aryan, I...I need to talk to you about the presentation..."

Aryan's head jerked up, his eyes narrowing. "Not now, Meeraa. Can't you see we're busy?"

Meera's eyes widened as she took in the scene before her. "Oh, I...I apologize. I didn't mean to interrupt..."

Maya's face flushed, her heart still racing from the kiss. What had just happened? And what did Aryan mean by "make you mine"?

Aryan's lips were still on Maya's, his kiss deepening as he pulled her closer. Maya's eyes widened in shock, but she couldn't help the spark of attraction that ignited within her.

Just as suddenly, Aryan broke away, his eyes burning with intensity. "Maya, I need to know. Are you with me?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

Maya's heart raced as she tried to process what had just happened. She hadn't expected Aryan to kiss her, especially not like that.

"I...I don't know," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Aryan's face fell, but he quickly recovered. "Good. Because I'm not going to stop until I make you mine."

Maya's heart skipped a beat at his words. What did he mean? And why did she feel a thrill of excitement at the prospects.

Aryan's gaze finally broke away from Maya's, and he nodded at Meera. "See that you do, Meera."

As the door closed behind Meera, Maya felt a shiver run down her spine. She was still trying to process what had just happened. One minute she was discussing the presentation with Aryan, the next they were kissing like their lives depended on it.

Aryan's eyes seemed to burn with intensity as he gazed at her. "Where were we?" he whispered, his voice sending shivers down her spine.

Maya's heart raced as she tried to find her voice. "I...I think we were discussing the presentation," she stammered.

Aryan's smile was wicked. "No, Maya. We were discussing something much more interesting."

He took a step closer, his eyes never leaving hers. Maya's heart skipped a beat as she wondered what he had planned next.

Suddenly, Aryan's phone buzzed, breaking the spell. He cursed under his breath as he checked the screen. "I have to take this," he said, his voice apologetic.

As Aryan answered the call, Maya took the opportunity to escape. She needed some fresh air to clear her head and process what had just happened.

Maya quickly exited the office, her heart still racing from the unexpected kiss. She couldn't believe what had just happened. Aryan, her boss, had kissed her like that!

As she walked out of the building, she took a deep breath of fresh air, trying to clear her head. What did it mean? Was it just a moment of weakness or something more?

Her phone buzzed, breaking her thoughts. It was a text from Aryan. "We're not done, Maya. Not by a long shot."

Maya's heart skipped a beat as she read the message. What did he mean? And why did she feel a thrill of excitement at the prospect?

She quickened her pace, trying to shake off the feeling. She needed to focus on work, not get entangled in a complicated relationship with her boss.

But as she walked, she couldn't shake off the memory of Aryan's lips on hers. It was like nothing she had ever experienced before.

Suddenly, she heard footsteps behind her. She turned to see Aryan catching up to her.

"Maya, wait," he said, his voice low and urgent.

Maya stopped in her tracks, her heart racing as Aryan approached her. "What do you want, Aryan?" she asked, trying to sound calm.

Aryan's eyes burned with intensity as he gazed at her. "I want to finish what we started," he said, his voice low and husky.

Maya's pulse quickened as she felt a flutter in her chest. "I don't think that's a good idea," she said, trying to sound firm.

Aryan took a step closer, his eyes never leaving hers. "Why not?" he asked, his voice challenging.

He took another step closer, his face inches from hers. Maya's heart was racing now, her body trembling with anticipation.

Suddenly, Aryan's phone buzzed again, breaking the spell. He cursed under his breath as he checked the screen.

"What is it?" Maya asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Aryan's expression was grim. "I have to go."

Maya nodded, feeling a mix of relief and disappointment.

But as Aryan turned to leave, he turned back to her and whispered, "This isn't over, Maya. Not by a long shot."

And with that, he was gone, leaving Maya wondering what she had just gotten herself into.

As Aryan walked away, Maya couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her. She was the CEO of her own company, and she didn't need the complications that came with Aryan's advances.

But as she turned to leave, she couldn't shake off the feeling that Aryan's words had left on her. "This isn't over, Maya. Not by a long shot."

She quickened her pace, her mind racing with thoughts of the potential merger between their companies. She had been hesitant at first, but Aryan's charm and persuasive nature had won her over.

But now, she wasn't so sure. Was she just a pawn in his game of corporate conquest?

As she entered her office building, she was greeted by her assistant. "Maya, you have a meeting with the board of directors in 15 minutes."

Maya nodded, her mind still reeling from her encounter with Aryan. She took a deep breath and headed to the meeting room, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

But little did she know, Aryan was already making his move. He had scheduled a press conference for that afternoon, and the news he was about to announce would change everything.