Desire *⁠.⁠✧

Ch-25 Nickname(⁠>⁠o⁠<⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠✧

“They asked me what made me happy and all I could think about saying was your name.”

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From last ch..

As she walked out of the conference room, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She couldn't wait to share the news with Muskan and Deeksha. They would be thrilled to hear about her success. And Shivansh... he would be proud of her too.

For a moment, Avantika allowed herself to feel a sense of vulnerability. She was a complex person, with a tough exterior and a soft interior. But only a select few people got to see the real her.

She took a deep breath, pushed aside her emotions, and walked back to her office. She had a lot of work to do, and she was ready to tackle it head-on.

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Continue....

Author's POV

Ekansh and Lilly were standing in Avantika's office, arguing about something. Their voices were raised, and they were both gesticulating wildly.

"I'm telling you, Lilly, Arijit Singh is the greatest singer of all time!" Ekansh exclaimed.

Lilly rolled her eyes. "You're crazy, Ekansh! Armaan Malik is the best singer in Bollywood!"

Ekansh scoffed. "You can't be serious! Arijit Singh's voice is like honey - smooth and soulful!"

Lilly's eyes flashed with anger. "How dare you! Armaan Malik's voice is like butter - smooth and creamy!"

Just then, Avantika walked into the office, a look of amusement on her face. "What's going on here?"

Ekansh and Lilly immediately stopped arguing and turned to face her. "Nothing, boss," Ekansh said, trying to look innocent.

Lilly nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we were just discussing... um... marketing strategies."

Avantika raised an eyebrow. "Marketing strategies? With that much passion?"

Ekansh and Lilly exchanged a look, before Ekansh spoke up. "Okay, fine. We were arguing about the best singer in Bollywood."

Avantika's expression didn't change, but her eyes sparkled with amusement. "I see. Well, in that case, I think I'll have to remain neutral."

Ekansh and Lilly groaned, before Ekansh spoke up. "Come on, boss! You have to take a side! Are you Team Arijit or Team Armaan?"

Avantika's expression remained neutral. "I'm not getting involved in this argument. Let's focus on work."

Ekansh and Lilly nodded, still bickering good-naturedly. "Yes, boss," Ekansh said, grinning.

Lilly saluted. "Aye, aye, captain!"

Avantika's expression didn't change. They were her friends, but she didn't show it. She had to maintain her tough exterior, after all.

The three of them got to work, Ekansh and Lilly still sniping at each other about the best singer in Bollywood. Avantika smiled to herself, feeling grateful for her two loyal and trustworthy employees.

As they worked, Ekansh and Lilly continued to argue about music. "I'm telling you, Lilly, Arijit Singh's 'Tum Hi Ho' is the greatest song of all time!" Ekansh exclaimed.

Lilly rolled her eyes. "You're crazy, Ekansh! Armaan Malik's 'Bol Do Na Zara' is the best song in Bollywood!"

Avantika listened to their argument, a small smile playing on her lips. She loved seeing Ekansh and Lilly so passionate about something.