INNOCENCE : An Innocent Lovestory

Chapter : 31

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It was a bright new day at Sharma Industries, and Ananya was in her cabin, giving Dev a series of orders. Dev stood with his notebook, diligently writing down every instruction she gave him. Ananya's voice was clear and commanding as she listed tasks, her focus sharp.

"Dev, make sure you follow up with the legal team about the contract revisions," Ananya said, her tone brisk as she glanced at the documents on her desk. "And also, we need to schedule a meeting with the new investors by the end of the week. Get it done by today."

Dev scribbled everything down, nodding. "Understood, ma'am. Anything else?"

Ananya was about to respond when she felt a small tug on her sleeve. She looked down and saw Rihaan standing beside her, pouting. His lower lip stuck out adorably, his eyes wide and innocent.

"Anya..." he said softly, his voice a little whiny but undeniably cute.

Ananya paused mid-sentence and turned her full attention to Rihaan. "What happened, Rihaan? Do you want something?"

Rihaan looked up at her with those big eyes, the pout still very much in place. "I want a... a sec... secra..." He fumbled with the word.

Ananya raised an eyebrow, realizing what he was trying to say. "Secretary?"

Rihaan's face lit up, nodding eagerly. "Yes! I want a sec-etary!" His pronunciation was still a bit off, but he was determined. "I want a Dev too!"

Ananya bit back a smile, trying to remain serious. "Oh, you want a Dev?" she asked, raising an eyebrow playfully.

Dev, who was standing just a few feet away, pressed his lips together, trying his hardest not to burst out laughing. The corners of his mouth twitched, but he kept his composure, though it was a struggle. Ananya, sensing Dev's effort to control himself, felt a smile tugging at her own lips.

She glanced at Dev, her eyes twinkling with amusement, and then turned back to Rihaan. "You want a secretary too, huh?"

Rihaan nodded again, his expression serious. "Yes. I want a Dev."

Dev could no longer contain himself. He quickly turned his face away, biting his lip and covering his mouth to stop the laughter that threatened to spill out. Ananya noticed, her smile growing wider. It was rare for her to be this light-hearted in the office, but with Rihaan, everything felt different.

"Alright," Ananya said, playfully humoring Rihaan. "But first, let me finish talking to Dev, okay?"

Rihaan agreed with a quick nod but stayed glued to her side, watching her intently. Ananya finished her instructions, giving Dev a quick look that was almost like a silent command.

"That's all, Dev," she said. "You can go now."

As Dev turned to leave, his hand on the doorknob, Ananya called out, "And, Dev... don't laugh."

That was all it took. The moment Dev stepped outside and the door closed behind him, they could hear his laughter echoing down the hallway. He was laughing so hard that he couldn't hold it back anymore. Ananya shook her head, chuckling softly as a smile broke out on her face.

She turned back to Rihaan, still smiling, and noticed he was watching her with an intense expression. ?"

"What's so funny, Anya?" Rihaan asked, his head tilted in confusion.

"Nothing, Rihaan," she said with a smile, brushing her hand over his hair. "Now, about that secretary of yours..."

Rihaan's eyes lit up again. "Yes! My sec-etary! Where is my Dev?"