HIS JAAN

chapter 20

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Mishti POV

After lunch, I returned to my cabin.. still thinking about the light-hearted teasing from Kabir, Ayesha, and Ronit.. They had no idea what was really going on between Abhimaan and me.. and for now, that's how I wanted it to stay.

As I sank into my chair.. a notification pinged on my phone. It was from Abhimaan.

"Hope you're enjoying lunch," the message read.. A small smile crept onto my lips.. and before I could stop myself.. I quickly typed out a reply.. keeping it casual: "I did, thank you. Hope you did too."

I barely had time to set my phone down before it vibrated again.. His reply came swiftly: "I'm missing you.. Can't focus on anything. Come meet me."

My heart fluttered at his words.. a familiar warmth spreading through me.. It was tempting-far too tempting-but I knew it wasn't wise.. The last thing I wanted was for someone to suspect anything.. I typed out my response.. fingers hesitating on the screen. "No, it's too risky. We'll get caught." I hit send.. hoping that would be the end of it.. But I should have known better.

Just as I was about to return to my work.. a knock at my door startled me.. Ms. Maria stepped in.. her expression polite as always. "Mishti, Abhimaan sir has asked for you. He said you need to complete the conversation from this morning."

I froze for a second.. knowing exactly what conversation he was referring to.. My mind flashed back to the playful yet tense moment we had shared in his office.. Was he really going to continue that now? In the middle of the workday?

I tried to keep my expression neutral, nodding and thanking her with a small smile.. as I nodded. "Thank you, Ms. Maria.. I'll be there in a minute," I said.. hoping the slight tremor in my voice wasn't too obvious.

As soon as she left.. I stood up slowly, my pulse quickening with every step toward Abhimaan's office.. The air seemed to thicken as I approached the door, my thoughts racing.. What does he want now? Why couldn't he just let it go? Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves.. I hesitated for a moment longer before raising my hand to knock.

I wasn't sure if I was more nervous about someone catching us or about what would happen once I stepped inside.. I had to remind myself to stay calm.. keep it professional-at least on the surface.. But as I entered the office and saw Abhimaan leaning casually against his desk.. his eyes bright with mischief.. I had a feeling that staying calm was going to be the last thing on my mind.

"Come in, Mishti," he said, his voice smooth and inviting.. There was a playful glint in his eyes that made my heart beat faster.. and I couldn't help but notice the slight curl of his lips.. as if he was already enjoying whatever was about to happen.

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Author POV

Abhimaan had just been messaging Mishti.. urging her to come to his office.. but she had stubbornly refused, citing the risk of being caught.. Just as he was wondering how to persuade her.. Maria walked in with a report.. It was the perfect opportunity.. Without missing a beat.. he asked Maria to send Mishti over.. using the excuse of finishing their "morning conversation." Now, as he waited for her arrival.. a mischievous smile played on his lips.. anticipation simmering just below the surface.