Love Beyond Feud 💕

Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Nok Jhok

Days turned into weeks, and Ananya found herself increasingly entangled in Dev's web of confidence and charm. Their friendly rivalry became the stuff of office legend.

One afternoon, while working on a project, Dev strolled into the conference room, sipping coffee.

"Need help, Sharma?" Dev asked, peering over her shoulder.

Ananya swatted at him. "I've got this, Mehra."

Dev chuckled, sitting beside her. "You know, for someone so petite, you've got a lot of spark."

Ananya's cheeks flushed. "And for someone so arrogant, you've got a lot of... ego."

Dev grinned. "That's what gets me ahead in life."

Their boss, Mr. Roy , entered the room. "Dev, Ananya, great work on the Smith account. You make a formidable team."

Dev nodded. "We make it work, sir."

As Mr. Roy left, Ananya whispered, "Formidable? You mean frustrating?"

Dev leaned in, his voice low. "I'll take that as a compliment."

Ananya's heart skipped a beat. She quickly looked away, focusing on the reports.

That evening, as Ananya packed up to leave, Dev offered to walk her to the parking lot.

The evening air was alive with the sounds of the city. They walked in comfortable silence until Dev spoke up.

"Ananya, can I ask you something?"

"Shoot," she replied.

"Why do you always seem to dislike me?" Dev asked, his expression genuine.

Ananya hesitated before responding, "Maybe it's because you're too sure of yourself."

Dev smiled. "And maybe it's because you're intrigued by me."

Ananya's eyes narrowed. "Maybe."

As they reached her car, Dev turned to her.

"Want to grab dinner sometime? Outside of work?"

Ananya's pulse quickened. She knew she should decline, but her heart had other plans.

"Maybe," she said, smiling.

Dev grinned. "I'll take that as a yes."

And with that, Ananya found herself stepping into uncharted territory.

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