Chapter 5: The Billionaire's Desire

Zaroon’s POV

She is going through a lot, and the only reason is me. It was my mistake to take her along for hotel visit. And when I could sense the disturbance already because of the presence of the reporters there, I should have warned her after that. If informed on time, she would have been more careful and would have avoided today’s problem. I am such a fool. Now I have to take the responsibility to make everything back in place and the only way is to do a press conference and to inform the media about the wrong rumors, making the news. Also I have to warn the media to be careful in future otherwise to be ready to face the consequences routed through the court.

          Since her present state of mind is due to me so I have to take the responsibility of her safety till everything gets back to normal. Also I have to make sure to restrict her public appearance before that. And since she was all scared when she met me in the morning, I thought of taking her to my place and make her understand about the future precautions she has to take.

          She seems worried seeing my house but I ensured her that she is safe here and everything will be fine. I left her in the guest room and went to my room to take some rest. I were stressed since morning and also was running here and there to find her and that too safely.

   

       I went to her room after around 3 hours from the time I have taken her to my house. Its afternoon now. I was a fool thinking that I did not even asked or offered her breakfast. And since now, it is lunch time so I should make sure that she have stomach full lunch and also feel comfortable.

       I knocked her door, no one responded. I opened the door realizing that it is not locked and had the cutest and the precious sight. She, like a baby, was sleeping on the couch and looking like an angel, without any fear and negative thoughts on her face. She is so innocent that she doesn’t even know how to handle the cruel world around her. I never wanted to take off my eyes from her. But suddenly I saw her moving and she was about to fall off from the small couch when I held her to prevent her to fall off. She immediately came back to her senses and went worried looking at me in her room that too without knocking and prior intimation.

          I asked her to feel comfortable and also ensured that there is no need for feeling scared of anything now. I told her about my plans to have a press conference soon to make her situation better allowing her to have her normal life again. She was excited to hear all that and I could see the tears of happiness, forming in the corner of her eyes. Then she asked for the permission of going back to her home to which I had to tell her to have lunch first and then we can talk about the rest later.

          We had our lunch. I could see that she wasn’t comfortable sharing the same table with me. Probably she were thinking and considering me as her boss only, even if we were not in the office. I told her, “Stacy, we are not in office and so I am not your Boss here. You can feel comfortable and have your food properly.”

“Yes Sir!” She replied.

“I told you just now that we are not boss and PA here. You can call me Zaroon, when we are not in office or doing any official work Stacy.” I asked her.

“I can’t call you with your first name, although I will try to address you with your second name i.e. Mr. Faith.”

“Are you always this shy, innocent, obedient and at the same time a little stubborn girl Stacy? I mean why can’t you call me with my first name? Am I not calling you with yours?” I asked her

She blushed and could just say “I will try sir!” and after realizing what she said, we both laughed.

          Hearing my laughter, my mom and dad came to the dining area. This was really a surprising moment for them as they haven’t heard my laughter since years now. Seeing me laughing, that too when my babies were not around, is the miraculous thing for them.

          After lunch, she wanted to go back to her house. I instead her to stay at my place only till everything sorted out but she were stressing on just one thing that Zoe must be worried and she wants to get back to home for her. I could not do anything much, except I told her that I will drop her to her place and she should not come out of her home till I have a press conference and resolve all the issues and rumors.

          I took out the car, she said bye to my mom & dad in a way as if they three know each other since so many years. In the car also I was instructing her to take care of herself and do not come out of her home alone until I confirm her to do that. I also granted her few days leave, knowing which she doesn’t look really excited. Actually it seemed that she was worried for the salary and by not working for a week or so, her monthly budget would fall out of place and that will create further problems for her to worry. Although she didn’t shared, but I could make out from her expressions that she went worried. I asked, “Is there is anything which is bothering you Stacy? If you want, you can share. May be I can help you with your worry and problem.”

“No No, there is nothing as such except that I do not want to miss office without any serious reason. I promise you that I will take care of myself if you please allow me to come to my duties.” She said

          I think I was right with everything I was thinking. I told her “you need not to worry about office, neither need you to worry about the salary. You will get your whole salary without any deductions for this absence.” This brought the spark of happiness in her eyes and I was happy to see her that way.

          We were there in front of her house. Zoe was standing in front of the gate only, may be because Stacy have informed her about her arrival. She seemed excited to see us, especially Stacy. She requested me to come inside and even after my refusal for so many times, she kept persuading me to come inside to have a cup of coffee.

          They have a very simple, yet so beautiful home from inside. Everything was well placed and organized. The simplicity was reflected in every possible thing, starting from the shade of wall colour to the furniture they had in their compact house. They had a beautiful kitchen as well where everything was neatly placed and so much visible that even a strangers can themselves on their own. The coffee Zoe served was delicious in taste and the love and affection I got in their house was beyond words can ever explain. I enjoyed my stay at their place and during our conversation over a cup of coffee, I explained Zoe also about everything which they need to keep in mind about Stacy’s safety and distance from reporters, until I do the press conference. With both of their assurances for being careful, I said good bye to them and left for my place. 

Chapter 4: The Billionaire's Desire

Stacy’s POV

Sunday morning it is……

Being an off day from office, I am little late for my daily running. I reached the joggers’ park little late than usual. I have just started to run when my phone buzzed. I was surprised to feel it vibrating I my pocket as today was Sunday so I wasn’t expecting any call from office nor Zoe usually calls me and never at this early hour that too on Sunday and except these two places, I have never been called by anyone because I don’t have anyone else in the entire world. And when I took it out, it was Zoe! I got little worried sensing it to be some emergency else she never wakes up at this early hour on Sunday.

I picked up the call without wasting any further time and the moment I was about to say hello, she almost shouted and asked me about my coordinates. Her voice was full of worries as if I have done some crime to step out of our house or probably there was some something unexpected going to happen with me.

“Where else you expect me to be at this hour of the day dear. I am in Joggers’ park for my morning run. But why are you sounding so worried and moreover, what is the reason that you wake up so early? Don’t you remember that today is Sunday and you always need a lengthier sleep on this day compared to the other days of the week.” I continuously asked her all the questions without giving her any chance to speak.

“I got a call from Mr. Faith since your number was either not reachable or you were too busy to pick up his call, so he called me and was asking for you……” the sentence left incomplete in between as the call got dropped, may be due to network problem. But when I was about to call her back, I saw a huge group of reporters running towards me with mikes in their hands and also the cameras. I got scared and could not think of anything else except running from there and hiding myself behind a tree. And at that very moment my cell-phone again buzzed and this time it was my boss. I picked up the call and without waiting to hear from me, he said, “Where are you since you are not at your home? It’s not safe for you to be out of your home as there is nonsense news getting viral on all the local news channels about my relationship with you and also they are telecasting our last evening pictures. But you need not to get worried. I am already on my way towards your house, hoping that you must be somewhere near to that area only. You just be there where you are, tell me the location and I will be there in another five minutes or so.”

“I am in Joggers’ park which is just a seven minutes walk away in north direction from my house. I have already encountered a group of reporters coming towards me. But somehow I could manage to escape them by hiding myself behind a tree. You please save me from all this at the earliest possible.” I could at least manage to speak but with almost shivering and of course with a teary voice.

“Just don’t worry Stacy, and please manage to move towards the main entry of the park. I am almost near you. Please don’t panic and be a brave girl.” He said all of that after sensing the tension in my voice.

I did as instructed. I stared moving towards the main gate side by side managing to hide from them. The moment I reached the gate, I saw my boss running from the other side of the road towards the gate. He seemed as tensed as me. But the moment he saw me, he felt a bit relaxed and kept running towards me. The moment he reached me, I could not stop myself and broke down in front of him. He hugged me tightly and ensured that everything is fine. At the same time he called his driver to this side of the road, and as and when his car reached, he took me inside the car and asked the driver to drive at the highest speed possible. I was still crying but this time on his shoulder. He did not object, moreover had his hand placed on my shoulder to confront me. I didn’t even asked him about where is he taking me because I was all tensed and not in my senses.

Finally we reached at his place. I came into senses when I saw a big mansion in front of me. He told me that it’s OK and I can feel and live comfortably here until things settle down. I told him that I never want to bother him or his family but he refused to listen to me.

“It is all because of me and I have to take the responsibility to solve all the problems before you depart for your home. And yes, please inform Zoe about your safety as she is as worried as I was.” He said and signaled me to follow him.

“This is the guest room, where you can stay until everything falls back in place. And please feel free to ask for anything you want.” He added by showing me the room.

“Why are you bothering so much? I will be OK at my home too. And moreover Zoe would be worried about me. So please let me go home. I promise that I will try to keep myself safe and will not step out of my home without your prior permission.” I said.

“Please Stacy (he called me second time with my first name instead of Ms. Roseway) try and understand. I don’t want you to be in any other awkward situation which you will not be able to handle alone. And specifically not the one for which the reason is me. And now please don’t argue any further. Just inform Zoe and relax.”

I felt safe in his hug. I felt relaxed on his shoulder. I am feeling safe when he is around me. I don’t know but my mind is battling with my heart. My heart is feeling safe and secure around Mr. Faith but my mind is telling me constantly that he is my BOSS and whatever I am doing will not be acceptable to my boss later. With these thoughts I fell asleep on the couch placed near to the bed. 

Chapter 3: The Billionaire's Desire

Stacy’s POV

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning; I had just opened my eyes lying on my bed hugging my soft pillow, with my blanket covered over my body. My room is very simple and white in colour and the sunlight entering through the glass window made it look even better and cozy. I always wake up to the pictures of my parents and remember my time with them and miss them each morning. But that is what life has for me and now I have started accepting it.

After an hour I was ready and went straight to the kitchen for preparing breakfast and there she was……my friend and everything now Zoe.

“Hey! Good morning. I have prepared breakfast for us. Come let’s have it. I am starving.” She said quickly while taking the food outside on the table. We were having our breakfast together and suddenly my cell-phone buzzed. I looked onto the screen and the caller was none other than my BOSS, so I quickly answered his call. He called to remind me with everything he dictated yesterday, which needed to be done today.

Mr. Faith and I arrived at the office at the same time. He headed to his cabin and I started looking onto my list of things for today.

The first task was the meeting with Mr. Brown. I had to accompany him to the meeting room so as to prepare the minutes later. Around 12 it got over and immediately after coming back to my room, I reconfirmed with the Starview for the reservation I made yesterday for lunch. After confirming the reservation and informing the same to Mr. Faith I went back to my work. Because before the next meeting which was schedule at 4, I had to prepare the minutes for the previous meeting and also have to confirm the presence of all the participants for the next meeting.

In the meantime, a beautiful lady entered into my cabin. “Is Zaroon available in cabin?” she asked me with her beautiful smile. And after I confirmed his presence, she directly went to meet him. I thought she is his girlfriend and probably that is the reason he had asked to book the table for two. Possibly they are going on lunch date.

After Boss came back from his lunch, he confirmed for the schedule of the next meeting and we both headed towards the meeting room together. After the meeting got over, I again went back to my work as the minutes were to be reproduced to him in an hour after the meeting. After an hour and a half, I got a call on the intercom from him. He asked me if I was over with the work to which I replied positive.

“Just get ready in five minutes, as you have to accompany me for the Hotel Galaxy” he instructed. I was a bit nervous but also excited that it’s my first time to perform anything beyond my desk and paper work. I was ready exactly in 5 minutes and headed towards the elevator to meet him at the reception gate at the ground floor. We both silently walked out of the building and his car was waiting outside for us, so we got in and headed towards the hotel. The car ride to hotel was also a silent one.

After a while, we reached at the desired destination. The hotel looked the epitome of extravagance and all the luxurious facilities, world class comforts and an amazing looking restaurant was there inside the huge building. Mr. Faith was there to inspect the facilities being provided and also for checking the customers’ satisfaction. He was greeted with the upmost honour and I being with him was also given a special treatment.

The round of the hotel went well and just at the end, the manager requested us to extend our stay by an hour and spend that last hour in the restaurant. To which Mr. Faith agreed. Actually that was a great way to see the level of taste the hotel was serving to its customers. We headed towards the restaurant. It was one of the best decorated places I have ever come across. And although I was not lucky enough to see the rate card of the items but surely it would have exceeded my entire budget limits if I had to pay here. In short, it’s a place for the filthy rich people.

We were just sitting there and Mr. Faith was discussing some issues with the manager when suddenly I saw Zoe. She came running towards my direction and looked absolutely surprised to see me with the Handsome Greek God looking man. Another reason for her shock would have been that I did not share with her about my today’s visit which she might be thinking to be the date. I could see her expressions getting wired towards me and my Boss so finally I cleared all her doubts by introducing her with him saying that he is my Boss and I am here for official visit. She seemed relaxed after hearing this but after realizing my discomfort about her presence, she decides to take her leave. I was also relaxed after her departure because till the time she was here, I was worried about the fact that she may utter anything nonsense, because of her happy go lucky nature, which my boss may not like and putting me in difficult situation again.

Approximately after an hour, since we have entered the restaurant, Boss finally showed a sign of winding up and we headed towards the exit gate together. That’s when I lost balance and was about to fall onto the floor, when he held me tight from my waist and helped me to regain my balance. And just at that moment, I could hear some flash sounds and then we noticed the shutter bucks and the reporters were surrounding us from all the four directions. At that moment I felt really uncomfortable and went blank. Thank God, Mr. Faith could understand my unsaid words and reacted to the situation well. He kept holding my hand and dragged me towards the direction of his car. I was confused and blank and also my heart was pumping irregularly. He placed me inside the car from one side and got into the car from the other side. And immediately when he locked the door, driver started the engine without wasting even a single second more. The first question he asked, while holding my hand in the car was “Are you alright?” That was the first time I felt that he also knows how to care of someone, because that exactly he was doing. And especially when I did not even asked!

“Everything is OK, there is nothing to worry. This is usually the thing when I am out. You don’t have to get worried about it. That was just the local news thing. The reporters are always looking for a chance to find out what is happening in my life and that is why I am always in the focus of their cameras.”

After his assurance, I felt a bit relaxed. “I am OK. Since this is something I have ever encountered for the first time, so I went blank and confused. But now I am fine.”

“Driver let’s get onto the directions of Ms. Roseway’s house.”

“I am fine and can manage to get home myself. You need not to bother sir.” I said, after hearing his instructions for the driver.

“Since we are late and it’s already 2 hours more than your usual office hours, so it’s a part of my duty Ms. Roseway. There is no botheration. And don’t worry, you will not be bothered to offer a cup of coffee as I just had my share of evening coffee.” He said so as to make the atmosphere light and friendly.

I could just smile and got dropped safely at my door step.

“Thank you Mr. Faith. Good night.”

“See you on Monday Ms. Roseway. Have a nice Sunday.” With this as his last sentence of the day, he left. I could see his car running on the street. 

Chapter 2: The Billionaire's Desire

He dismissed me for a while and then through the intercom informed me to get some files from the department on 36^th floor, also to look into them so as to hand him over a brief of each one of them.

It was a relief that he didn’t fire me for the coffee thing. I just followed his command and started getting files and after arranging them in the alphabetical order in my office, I started working on the brief for each one on them. I must say I am a bit scared now.

After an hour boss called me up into his office. I took a notepad and a pen and also the briefs of the files and headed over to his cabin. He stood in front of the table, both hands supporting on it. “We have a list of things to be done tomorrow so I want you to note down and make arrangements for it. 1. Fix up a meeting with Mr. Brown in the morning. 2. Book a reservation, table for two at Starview for lunch with Samita. 3. Call all the department heads' for a meeting in the evening by 4:00 and 4. Lastly, remind me to visit the hotel Galaxy.

With all these instruction, he handed over me a list of important contacts and people who I will need, to continue working with him. I was continuously shivering within and thinking that nothing else should go wrong. “Sir is there anything else apart from this you want me to do?” “Well yes! Get me lunch and ask Mrs. Muskaan, in case you need any clarification on what it has to be.” He said. I nodded in response, left his cabin and breathe in relief.

And finally the day ended without any further blunder. I was about to leave for home, after checking that I have placed everything in order and that my drawers are properly locked, suddenly I banged into the wall, immediately after existing from my cabin. Oh! It wasn’t a wall rather it was him. I was about to hit the floor with a sudden shock when he held me from my waist and prevented me to fall. I instantly came back to my senses and said sorry and also without any further delay I greeted him with bye and rushed towards the elevator so as to avoid any other miss-happening.

Finally I am home. And very eager to see my friend Zoe! She is like a family because after the death of my parents in a car accident, I have no one else to be named as family. And its only because of her, I could manage to live back my normal and get a job. Else I was almost into depression and the life around me was stand still. I am more than thankful to her for all that she has done for me and also doing. I am living with her and I am really thankful to God for bestowing me with such a good friend.

And now I am waiting for her to reach back home, so that I can vent out everything which I am preserving inside me since morning. She is the one who understands me and also my best critique. I want to tell her all the situations which I have been stupidly putting myself in. I want to tell her the way I narrowly escape from getting fired on the very first day of my job. With all these thoughts running in my mind, I changed and went into kitchen to do our dinner as the present week is my turn for kitchen activities.

On the other hand, Zaroon i.e. Mr. Faith is also back to his home.

“Mom, I am home.”

“Zaroon, finally, You came home. We were waiting for you. Oh I have told you in the morning also to come back little early today, but you have never listened to me in the past, nor are you doing at present. I don’t know what for you are taking so much stress in life? Anyways! Come I will show you who is there to meet you.” Mom hugged me and pulled me inside the dining area.

“Uncle Zo!”

The adorable twins came running towards me screaming my name.

Aww… My two little babies, they are my sweethearts. Both have turned five years old just a month ago and they are the cute devils we have at our home. Actually they are the kids of my elder brother. He makes sure to make them visit us often coz he also knows that only these kids can bring me out of my sadness and they are the only reason of my smile. The time I spent with them is the only happy time of my life after the Karon’s episode. And because of that only even my parents worries for me.

Karon was the girl I was in relationship with for some two and a half years. But she cheated me for another rich guy. From that day onward I promised myself to earn as much as possible so that she will beg to come back to my life. 

But at the same time I have decided to not to get into any other relationship with anyone. Because the words LOVE, AFFECTION and RELATION are the only source of sorrows and bring only the heart break in the end.

After having our dinner, I played with the cute devils and when their mom came rushing towards us, we realized that it’s very late for them and they should be in bed by now. She sent them to bed with their nanny and sat with me for some time. She told me, rather asked me if I have changed my mind and have started to gel with the girls around or not. But, not much to her surprise, my answer was no. She always tries to make me understand that it’s difficult to live like this. And every girl is not like Caron coz not every girl wants the material wealth in life rather some of them wants love, care and an affectionate relationship only. And for them, money does not play any role.

I know she is right, and that’s what I also tell her. But I am not yet ready for any new commitment, as I wanted some time to get out of my last heart break and moreover now I wanted to invest in time before I start feeling for someone.

I hope my family will understand my point of view and give me my time. With this thought I went to bed, after saying goodbye to her and to rest of my family members. 

Chapter 1: The Billionaire's Desire

“Wow”

Right now I am standing in front of my new office building. It’s the Faith Industries where I got an opportunity to work for the CEO as his Personnel Assistant.

So here I am in front of the entrance with so much of nervousness. Totally, like there is this fluttery feeling deep inside my stomach. My both palms are sweating and throat is being dry as hell. My work will start from 9:00 AM and today being the first day, I am early to work. I entered the huge building, with God only know how many floors, and was greeted by a beautiful young girl, standing behind the reception desk.

“Good Morning Miss. How may I help you?” she asked politely with a sweet smile.

“Good Morning, I am Miss Stacy Roseway. I am ……” I was cut off by her.

“Oh Miss Stacy Roseway, Welcome to Faith Industries. You’re the new Personnel Assistant of Mr. Faith. Right? I was informed about you. Your office is at the 40^th floor. There you will be guided by Mrs. Muskaan. She will help you out with rest of the things.” She informed and gestured towards the elevators.

I nodded in response and said thank you and bye to her.

So on the desired floor I finally met Mrs. Muskaan, who looked like an old experienced lady.

“Oh dear you came, I was waiting for you only. Mr. Faith will arrive sharp at 9:00. You will be informed by him about your tasks. I will guide you with your work and other things so don’t worry and you can approach me any time. Okay?”She said with a very warm smile and I nodded in response.

She was about to guide me inside the office, when suddenly a boss like figure entered the floor and everything seemed to stand still for me. He actually was too handsome to be at this position in this big company. Not only that he was handsome, but also he had every character of being a famous actor in the industry. He was not less than a model. To me he looked like a Greek god. And I got distracted by Mrs. Muskaan when I heard her voice, which was wishing him. And on the very first day, I missed the chance of wishing my boss like a dumb!

She followed him, possibly towards his cabin, and I followed them in the process. She finally left me to Mr. Faith to take the command of the conversation, and she left for her work. Mr. Faith has told her to guide me with all the possible and necessary things important to start with the work and rest he assured that I will learn with time. I greeted him finally, when Mrs. Muskaan left from the room. He told me to take note of few things to remind him about on scheduled time; like meeting with Mr. Bronze in the afternoon at 2:00, visit to Starview Hotel, A new Project file’s correction etc. He just said these things without looking at me. I looked up at him and nodded in response.

“Miss Roseway, I didn’t receive any answer from you.” This time he said this while looking at me.

“Ye-Yes Sir.” I answered him obediently but his gaze just made me shiver a bit.

“Good! And as a start you can get a coffee for me. Ask Mrs. Muskaan to guide you with the way to get it done.” I took the note of everything in my mind and with a polite OK, decided to leave his room.

And then Mrs. Muskaan told me that he takes coffee often but must timings are morning, afternoon, and evening. And he takes black coffee with just one cube of sugar. With all these instructions, she guided me the way to the cafeteria where I can make his coffee.

I prepared the coffee, poured it into the mug and place it on to the tray. Also a sugar packet and a spoon was kept beside it. And finally I took steps forward to my boss’s office. I gulped and knocked three times and entered it. Placed the tray on table, added the sugar into the coffee and stirred well. I was just about to give him the mug but suddenly his right hand collided with my hand which held the hot coffee. And it got spilled over onto his hand and I dropped the mug on his lap which in turn spoiled his suit too.

I gasped again in shock and was trembling in fear right now. Well shit! What a nice start with a cup of coffee for my boss. Isn’t it? I thought to myself.

“I am so sorry, I …… I just…… O God.” I was unable to say anything so I just pulled out a few swipes quickly from the nearby tissue box and dabbed it on his hand. Cleaned up his table and bought some ice, a piece of cloth and handed over to him.

“Watch what you do. You may leave now. I will call you later.” He said angrily while placing the ice and cloth on his hand.

Final: SHE's with ME

The night passed by in a blink of an eye. We were contented, feeling complete as we were two bodies one soul by the morning. The distance between us, since six months has vanished like it never existed. The company of each other, the smile which we bring to each other by just being with each other is that matters the most at present. I never wanted this time to end. Never wanted Zarek to go back again, never wanted him to leave me for any reason, what so ever. But not everything you want can happen… I knew he has to go again for completing his training before he can get his final posting.

We headed towards his parents’ home in the morning. They were surprised to see both of us together but their surprise was smaller than the happiness which they were feeling by seeing their son after six long months. Mrs. Ludwig has made all his favorite dishes and Mr. Ludwig has another surprise for him in store. He presented him with a dashing grey colour suit and announced that we are getting engaged on Sunday morning. That was the best news ever I have heard since my arrival in Denmark. I was feeling like on the seventh cloud and it seems that nothing better than this can ever happen to me in life. We were delighted to know the news and I was happy to know that my parents are also dropping in by evening, which they wanted to keep a surprise but got flashed in the way of other news. Zarek’s mom instructed him to take me for shopping to buy a pretty dress for myself for tomorrow. And he followed her instructions. We went to the Indian boutique so that I can choose something similar to what I always wanted to wear on my special day. And finally, after spending about an hour, I got something which I always wanted to have.

By the evening, when we were back home, My parents were already there. They were extremely happy to see me and so were me. The joy to see me getting hooked with the guy full of self esteem and the person self made is the proud feeling for them. They knew that he is the perfect choice and I cannot be happier than this. By the mid night, we all were dead tired and wanted to take some rest. Also me and Zarek wanted to look the fresh flowers on our day, so we decided to head towards our rooms.

Immediately after coming out of the place where they all were sitting, and on the way towards their room; Zarek stopped in between and pinned me to a wall. His lips descended on mine. The warmth of his mouth was intoxicating. His tender kiss was so sensuous. I was excited, terrified, nervous, exploding with desire. A sensation, like a bolt of lightning shot through me. “Aarshiiii”, his voice became unraveled at the edges. My mouth lifted from his, gazing into his eyes. He kissed my trembling lips again. A silent despairing groan locked in my throat. Our mouths met in an explosion of mutual need. His fingers splayed the flesh at my neck, my body tingled. I wanted to feel his masterful fingers more but then with a noise, we parted ourselves from each other and moved towards our respective rooms after saying good night to each other.

The next day, the big day for us…… Zarek's dad went to him and told him that before he ties the knot and say “I DO” to me, he wanted to share few words with him and he continued like this:

“My son, treat it like a journey, a beautiful journey, you two have to make. If life was a boat, you two would be the sailors weaving carefully through the storms. Your job will be to cherish her, love her and always remember that she will make mistakes and so will you. You will have to learn to accept her for all she is.” And with all these lessons, Zarek and I got engaged for the life time.

          After a training of one more year, he came back to our city to complete his training for the next six months before he can join the job. And during the training only, he got an apartment near to my university. That day we were meeting after seven months. He came to my university and I had to meet him after my classes. He came closer and said “I’ve missed you so much,” he hugged me fiercely. It was there when I looked into his eyes. Everything I have ever hoped for, his love only for me, his devotion only for me, his eyes said it all. I met his gentle, tender gaze filled with love and adoration… only for me. My eyes seared his, my lips trembled, no words could escape my mouth, but he was patiently waiting and I wanted to say it back desperately. “Zarek”, I threw my arms around him, lifted my face, my lips reaching his, we kissed each other passionately, until I drew away to catch my breath, “I missed you too”.

“I love you Aarshi and want to marry you right away”, he said. “Oh Zarek! I know you said you love me ____ more than once”, I smiled happily, “but I was not expecting a proposal…… well not this soon”. He reached into his overnight bag and retrieved a box, and carefully drew a superb flashy diamond ring from it, promptly slipping it onto my ring finger. “YOU BELONG TO ME AARSHI”, he exclaimed passionately. “Now will you marry me?” he demanded.

“Shouldn’t you asked first before you inserted your ring on my finger?”, I smiled and asked.  “Tell me you will marry me Aarshi”. “I will Zarek, Yes I will”, I wishpered.

          And we married sooner than soon. It’s my result day today. I went to Zarek’s office and asked his PA if he is expecting me and free to attend to me. “Go right ahead”, she winked. “He just buzzed me a minute ago and asked if you’ve arrived”. “Thank you”, I smiled and rushed into my man’s office.

          “Zarek”, I ran into his arms before he was barely out of his seat. He still made my heart beat faster than normal. I still find it difficult to tear my eyes away from his attractive body. Zarek’s eyes glowed indulgently. I looked radiant this morning he thought. There was understandably a glowing sparkle about me, and he knew exactly why.

          “Okay, tell me about your distinctions?” He grinned, pinning me into his arms and kissing me on my lips. He always find it difficult to keep his hands off me. He always find excuses to touch me.  He knew that I have come to tell him that I have passed. “Distinctions?”

          “Yes darling, your result came out today”. “Oh…… I have not checked yet”. “Why ever not?” he laughed. “Because I have better news than that!” I smiled ecstatically, wrapping my arms around his neck.

          “Oh? Aarshi you’ve already married me and I know that you have passed your exams that too with distinctions. What can be better than this?”

          “YOU ARE GOING TO BE A DADDY”

Nine months later…………

          Aarshi gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl… the splitting image of her pretty mummy, but surprisingly with a thick chunk of spiky blonde hair and gorgeous blue eyes, clearly paternal genes. Zarek lifted his bundle of joy from the hospital cot and cradled her in his arms.

          “I love you, Aarshi. Thank you for blessing me with a gorgeous little daughter”, his eyes welled with tears. “My wife you have made me the happiest man in the world”

          “I love you too”, she murmured, reaching towards him, “As I am” reaching to her husband’s lips in a passionate kiss.

THE END

Part 6: SHE's with ME

I shook my head in an attempt to not to think much and to miss Zarek. I was never one to hide my emotions. What was the point of having these feelings if you couldn’t admit to them, even to yourself? All I knew was that I had never felt this way before with anyone else… Like something I could hold on to for a long time. It felt really good to be with Zarek and now I was missing him like anything.

And finally, after about six long months, Zarek is coming over for a weekend. We all were very excited and happy, specifically me, as I was missing him too badly now. So this weekend, I also have a plan to visit his parent’s house. On Friday afternoon, I got a call on my hostel’s landline. It can only be from his parent’s coz no one else usually calls me at that number. So I thought that they must be calling me to inquire about my arrival plans and of course about having some surprises fixed for Zarek. I went towards the common room where I have to attend the call. Before I could say Hello, I heard the voice of Zarek across.

“Hey Aarshi, how are you doing this morning? I know you are surprised rather shocked to hear my voice that too on this landline number at this hour of the day, but I couldn’t do anything else other than this. Because there is no other way to contact you.” Zarek said, without letting me speak even a single word till now. He further asked, “So do you miss me?” I could just say, “Do you have any doubt in that? I wish if I could see you just right away, without waiting for tomorrow.” He said, “Come out after your classes, and find me waiting for you there.” And that was the moment I just went blank. I could not wait for the classes to get over, I somehow, attended the classes till end and immediately after that I ran outside the campus.

I was ignorant of everything except that Zarek was walking towards me. Tears welled in my eyes, trickling down my cheeks, jubilation filled my heart. Zarek studied me from head to toe. “Tell me, they’re tears of joy…. I love you!” he groaned, drawing me into his arms. Zarek reached out his thumb and brushed away my tears. “I love you,” he repeated. He dipped his head and brushed his lips to mine. “I missed you so much”, I hugged him tightly and he continued to wipe away my tears. “Zarek”! I threw my arms around him, lifted my face, my lips reaching for his, “I love you too”. We kissed passionately, until I drew away to catch my breath.

Now it was Zarek to instruct the plan further. Although I had a plan to go to his parent’s house this evening; but he told me to call them and tell that I will be able to come only tomorrow morning as something urgent has come up and I cannot leave this evening. I have also been instructed to not to reveal that Zarek is already here. And as per the instructions, I did the same.

“Now let’s get out of here first”, he told while dragging me to the exit gate of the campus. I enquired about where we are going, but then that was also a surprise for me. To my surprise, Zarek also had a car, he drove with one hand on the wheel and the other tightly laced to me. Occasionally he would look across at me and smile, I would inhale and smile back. “Did you give your class, your undivided attention?” I nobbed in NO and told him that I could not. He then told that one of his training fellows has an apartment here and that is not occupied today. So he has borrowed the keys to that for one night and that is the place we are heading towards now.

Just after some 20 minutes, he parked the car hastily outside his friend’s apartment. He also had a small bag pack, possibly for weekend stay, which he carried in one of his hands. He linked his free hand in mine and led me inside the apartment. We were barely inside when Zarek impatiently drew me into his arms. His head dipped, capturing my already parted lips, gentle and tender. I responded with breathless fervor. He undid my top, his eyes drinking in my body. His mouth touched my quivering lips, my breathing was ragged, my eyes wide with desire. His palms splayed against my soft flesh; warm and pliable against his touch.

My cheeks were ruby red. Shyly my eyes lifted to his. Zarek laughed softly at my admiring gaze. I had been too shy, too nervous for the first time. “You are so beautifully shaped”, he groaned pleasurably. “So are you”, I heaved. “I don’t know how I kept my hands off you as long as I did. It’s a miracle actually.” He said. I laughed softly. “Zarek____ “I looped my arms around his neck, loving the feel of our bodies, flesh to flesh. My lips dragged to his hungrily.

He took me to the bed, holding onto me tightly, lips locked in the passionate embrace and hands clinched tightly onto each other. Gently he lowered me onto the bed. He kissed my stomach… instinctively my muscles tightened in response under his lips. I started burning up with desire, twisting impatiently beneath him, his every soft caress was erotic, pleasurable and satisfying. We sunk deep in each other, repeating the pulsating thrill, sometime slow… the other moment faster….. we had each other to the point of no return.

We were laying in each other’s arms, satiated, our bodies tangled together. My fingers stroking his skin caressingly. He was doing the same, brushing tiny kisses down the column of my neck, nuzzling and nibbling my flesh until I was quivering with an aching need for him all over again. And then I made a concerted effort to break away from him. I was smiling shyly, my eyes trained on him curiously.

“What?” Zarek chuckled.

“I can’t believe you love me this much when you are miles away from me and surrounded by so many stunning women_____!” He smiled and confirmed that I am at the top position in the list where practically no one else exists. And that is how we had a memorable stay for a whole night, for the very first time, together.

Part 5: SHE's with ME

The very next morning, his parents talked with my parents over a phone call. First of all they informed them about Zarek’s job test result and then they further asked them my hand in marriage for Zarek. My parents wanted to know my willingness before they could take any decision, to which his parents convinced them that this is something which both of us wanted. My mom and dad were happy to know this but at the same time they were little sad to know that I will be so far away from them. But as in past, they have been agreeing to all my wishes, this time also they agreed to it without being fussy about anything. Zarek parents’ informed both of us about my parent’s decision and we were happy.

Today we have a plan to celebrate Zarek’s success and my parent’s agreement on the proposal. So we decided to go out for dinner. This was a special day for me and I was very excited about everything life has in store for me. I looked myself in the mirror and smiled. I was wearing a red dress that ended right below my knees, it was really pretty yet simple. My hair was down and I added a bit of makeup. I looked at the clock and saw it was five minutes before seven. I opened my room and walked down the stairs. Once I stepped on the last stair, Zarek come into my view. He was wearing a black suit with the black pants and that made him look the perfect.

At first he looked shocked, did I not look good? But then his eyes started to roam over my body, I blushed and walked closer to him. “You look beautiful Aarshi”, he said while looking me in the eyes. “Thanks, you don’t look bad yourself”, I smiled. He grabbed my hands in his large ones and crashed his lips on mine. And before he could go any further I reminded him that we have to go for dinner. He looked little upset about it as he wanted something else at the moment but then I pushed him towards the door.

We headed towards a place, which I had no clue about as this was supposed to be a surprise for me. And finally we were there, outside a fancy looking restaurant. We walked towards the door while Zarek’s arm was wrapped around my waist. Once we entered the restaurant, my eyes widened. It was so beautiful. This is one of the perfect place for celebrating the perfect thing. And the evening went on in the perfect way possible.

After a month Zarek’s training is to start. And now he is not continuing with his part time job after university. Hence we are meeting for longer hours in the evening after my classes. Life was going great until I realize that the month is about to get over and I will not be able to meet with him this often till the time he will be attending his training and that too for two long years. As the day of his departure was approaching, I was getting saddened. He could make out the sadness clouding my face and mind, but he also knew that all his efforts to cheer me up will go waste, even if he tries.

The day is finally here when in the evening Zarek will leave for quite a long time on his job training. I am the saddest person in the house. I have already started feeling like some part of my body, in the absence of which possibly I'll die, is going to get away from me. I have already started feeling incomplete. Zarek did all the packing in the morning and have officially met everyone with a promise that he will keep them updated about him and that he will take good care of himself. At least that was the most important thing for his parents. His assurance, of course, was important for me too as I knew that he must have also been feeling the same as me, at present.

His mom, being the most understanding and loving to both of us, asked us to go out to have some air before Zarek leaves. Actually she knew that both of us needed each other’s company more than anything else at the moment and that is what she gave us. Immediately after moving out of the house, towards the lawn, tears stated to roll on my cheeks without any stop. I just couldn’t keep my feelings inside me anymore. I wanted to tell him to not to go, but I just couldn’t say that too as this is what he have been putting in his efforts for so long. He was sad too. He told me not feel bad, he said that he will keep in touch and he will make sure that I will not miss him too much. But I knew it somewhere down in my heart that all that he is saying at the moment is not going to happen because of his busy schedule during training and also because of the increased restrictions on him in the campus. But I had no option other than to ensure him that I will do what he said and be a good girl.

Now it’s time for us to drop Zarek at the airport from where he has to continue his journey alone. His parents allowed me to go alone with him to the airport. They waved him goodbye and with all their good wishes, we left in the car of his dad. He decided to drive till airport and I was the one to get back home driving. We stopped just before the airport. His eyes shuttered for a moment, then he returned his gaze to me with an endearing smile. I found him irresistible. I leaned across and kissed him lingeringly on his lips. His hands reached out, sinking into my hair, pulling me closer, deeping the kiss. “Till later”, I reluctantly pulled away and opened the door. Before I could get out, Zarek was already there to assist me out. “Bye”, I laughed nervously, feeling awkward about being dropping off Zarek for a long time now and something which I just don’t want to do.

Zarek boldly gathered me into his arms, lowered his head and continued kissing me until we got interrupted by the cheeky wolf whistles in our ears. “Enjoy your stay and work hard to get through the training successfully”, I said while pulling him away from me. He also told me to study hard and not to miss him too badly. And finally he started to move towards the entry gate. I stared him for long time, hating the increasing distance separating me from him. And suddenly he is gone. I knew why he didn’t turned to see me even once because that would have made his departure even more difficult. And he is gone!

Part 4: SHE's with ME

As the days were passing, my relationship with Zarek was getting stronger. We started meeting often as Zarek use to come to meet me during weekdays also, after his classes and sometimes he misses the work also to stay longer with me. And during weekends, at his parent’s place, we use to spend our days together. The life was moving smoothly and like a fairy tale, everything was falling in place. I was getting care and love from all the corners and people of my life. Life cant’ get better than this for me.

And then the day has come. It was supposed to be the most important day for Zarek as today his result for a permanent job with Govt. was supposed to get released. And we all were scared and curious about that. Zarek was home and continuously trying to open the web page where the result was to get flashed first. And finally, after about 1000 refreshes, it showed something. The result was announced. With all the nervousness and shivers, he somehow managed to type his enrollment number. And then jumped with his full force to see that he got through. We all were happy more than the words can ever explain. His mom and dad were the luckiest and the happiest people on earth at that time. Everyone hugged him and patted his back and also his parents were the proud parents by then. They got busy phoning everyone in their contact list. Their happiness was something different and I have never seen anyone this happy before. And I proudly gives the credit of this moment to Zarek and only Zarek. He was the source of this pious feeling and he deserves the best in life for this.

And when his parents were busy sharing their happiness with possibly everyone under the sun, Zarek came to me and asked, “SO?”

Me: So?

Zarek: Don’t you want to congratulate me on my achievement?

Me: I think I have already done that Zarek.

Z: You know what I want from you as your wishes!

M: Zarek, don’t be stupid! Everyone is around and you know I can’t give you something which you want at this moment.

Z: Come with me. (And he started to pull me towards the lawn outside)

After reaching there, I looked him in his eyes, I could get lost in them forever. His face was inches away from mine, he kept looking at my eyes then my lips. I closed my eyes and leaned in, our lips touched and this time it was sweeter, slower and it held passion.

Once our lips touched I felt sparks, there is no denying that I liked it, there is also no denying that I felt something for Zarek. I raised my hands and wrapped it around his neck as his grip around my waist tightened. Our lips moved in sync and it started off slow but soon became fast.

We pulled away for breath of air, I was panting and trying to catch my breath. I felt my cheeks get hot just by thinking of this kiss, I looked up at Zarek and saw he was staring at me with his beautiful eyes.

I was happy but also confused! “Zarek---“ I started but was cut off. “Shhh Aarshi”, he said while putting his finger on my lips. “I know that you are confused and to be honest. I am confused too. But all I know is that I feel something for you and I can’t ignore these feelings anymore.” He stated.

My eyes widened and I felt butterflies in my stomach, I was shocked by his words that I couldn’t even talk. He then asked me, “Shall I talk to my parents now or you want to wait?” I was quite and he further stated, “Or you can continue with your degree and by the time you will be over with it, I will be over with my training and we can get married then.”

I could only say, “As you like and wish.” He ran back to his parents and told them about us. And also expressed that he wants to get married to me but only when he is independent and starts working. So all that he wanted from them at that time was to talk to my parents and ask for some time. They happily agreed because somehow I felt that they also wanted the same.