Lady CEO

Deal

Prakruthi's POV:

Abhishek's back is pressed to elevator's door and I am facing him with my index finger trying to poke him. Are you going to kill me with your finger? He asked me, challengingly with a raised brow. I felt like a fool but did not back I gained my senses. Between clenched teeth I threatened him, if you don't stop this stupid game you will have to face the consequences.

I thought he is taking my threat seriously.The next moment doors opened and he took two steps back I took a deep breath ready to go out. He gave me a wink and started speaking loudly.  Hi Swetha you know how healthy an Apple is?

Without thinking, to put an end to humiliation,  I pulled him inside but he lost his footing and he is falling what now I am trapped everything happened with in few seconds. I closed my eyes tightly for the impact but nothing came after few seconds I slowly opened my eyes first I was shocked to see his face inches away from mine. I can feel his warm breath on my lips and I froze. A shiver ran down my spine, I felt feverish and my heart beating violently.

I realized both his hands were on either side my head on the lift steel wall. With out even touching he made me realize that I am a woman. I never felt this way in my entire life of 28yrs.    

For a minute I thought he is going to kiss me which will be my first one. But he spoke some thing yet my mind did not register it.

Abhishek's POV:

I was just faking as if talking to Swetha but did not expect her to pull me suddenly. I was about to fall on Prakruthi when I saw her she was sticking to the lift wall shutting her eyes tightly. I some how managed to steady myself with my arms on the wall. Standing just inches away from this beauty is just amazing. My heart did a flip when she slowly opened her eyes and peered through those thick lashes. Her big eyes and slight parting of her rose lips are inviting, before I do something stupid and chase her off I must change the topic.

This venture is my dads last wish from death bed. I promised him to do it as per his taste. I thought she would object or just walk away. She kept looking at me as if I spoke alien language then I saw her cheeks turn rose. She keeps amusing me. I once again repeated my earlier words.

I stood on my feet and took a step back to put some gap between us. On one condition she said and paused. What is it? Mmm you should not tell anyone about my name she hesitated. She is adorable while blushing. Ok it's a deal then you take me in and I won't leak your secret. For the first time I saw a small smile on her lips. I can do anything in this world to bring that smile on her face.

Next few weeks flew just like I showed my best designs. The work is on full swing. She kept surprising me everyday. It was as if nothing has happened between us. She went back to her old self. I very rarely see her, we talk very rarely and it will be related to work. She is a workaholic.

I want to see her hair down I guess it would reach her hips. I don't know when it all started but my liking for her kept increasing every day.
I have to slowly learn about her may be starting as a friend.

One month later

At the end of our meeting with suppliers Mr. Rao got a call. While speaking he looked worried. Instead of leaving I waited for him to finish his call. Meanwhile Prakruthi and others left.

He was staring in to space thinking deeply. Mr.Rao anything wrong? My son met with an accident he spoke emotionally. Is he alright? Kind of I must go to London immediately with my wife, he was devastated and worried. Yes you should. But I don't know what to do with Prakruthi. What happened to her? since she is busy in this venture she can not come with us but to stay alone means.... What's the matter uncle?

One of the effects of her marriage is night mares and can't live alone specially at nights. After her divorce we decided to avoid relatives so that she don't have to hear all those comments passed on a divorcee, specially our circle of relatives are a bit backward in these matters. Her best friend has settled in USA after her marriage. I don't understand whom to ask for help for week to ten days who will stay with her and take care. She going to others house and staying is out of question she will never do that.

Abhishek will you do me the favor of taking care of my daughter until we are back please accept I can't trust any one and I don't have much of time to think about other options please. Mr. Rao I don't mind but what about Prakruthi will she be ok with this arrangement? You please leave that to me I will convince her and will keep in touch with you. Thanks a lot son now I can take care of my son. With that he left the conference room dialing a call.

To live with Prakruthi under the same room for few days is exciting hope this is a good chance to know her better and slowly gain her trust. With a smile I went back to my work.

Author's note:
Hey friends who know its not fair please vote and do share this story. I was very excited to start this book but when I see people reading but no word of encouragement feels sad. Story is heating up both staying under same roof won't go uneventful. May be he might learn more about her past wink wink.