They made their first stop at the exclusive boutique of Trish. Trish's boutique was famous for their designer collections. Nick had brought Mira here so that Trish could get her presentable for the party. Mira's usual work clothes were very simple, sometimes he even thought that the pay he gives her may not be enough to even buy some more decent clothes. As she was going to be his partner for the night, he needs to ensure that she looked pristine. As soon as they reached the store, Nick ushered Mira to go in and get ready for the gathering. He waited patiently for her to come out. This he had never done before. Most of the times, he would pick a model or sometimes their brand ambassador as his partner. They would always try to flatter him and doll themselves with all the exclusive brands to impress him. Unfortunately, he never once gave them a look. He would keep it very professional with them and after the gatherings, he would either have a driver or his special assistant send them back. But today, he had picked Mira. She, for sure, is someone who lacks a decent gown for a party and may be even if given one, she might not even know how to get ready. He had never seen her put any makeup. After 2 long hours of waiting, Mira finally emerged out of the boutique's dressing room and made a small noise "umm..".
Nick who was initially immersed in his laptop raised his head in the direction of the sound and was awestruck. In front of him, stood Mira in a full length off shoulder sequined evening gown in blue color. He couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked too beautiful. That dress really suited her very well. With her naturally pale skin, she looked like a fairy. He sized her up and down, trying to see if there is anything about her that is out of place. But to his surprise, it seemed that the dress was tailored for her. There was no doubt she would be very eye catching tonight.
Sensing his gaze on her, Mira stood there like a doll. She looked into his eyes and lost herself there. This was the first time ever that she got ready. She hoped that he would atleast tell her that she looked presentable beside him. She never had those unreachable dreams where someone would call her beautiful and charming. But still, today she wished someone complimented her. It took a good 2 hours to get ready. But here he was, sizing her up without a word. She really wanted to know what was running through his mind.
Since it was Nick's request, his friend took it upon himself to get Mira ready for the party. He followed Mira out the door and stood there for sometime before making his presence known to them. Hearing Trish, Nick quickly came back to his senses, he quickly took out a jewelry box and gave her. He urged Mira to put in on so they could start to the party. Seeing that Mira is still not back to her senses, he just took it out and put it on her himself and he pulled her by hand while Mira was still in daze and quickly left for his car. Looking at their interactions, Trish couldn't help but be amused that Nick has finally found someone who could make him speechless without saying a word but just standing in front of him. He hoped that his friend would realize that he has special feelings for the lady and take care of her. Nick had always been aloof and distanced himself from female populations, there were absolutely no gossips about his relationships dispite being in that position.
As they entered the banquet together, everyone couldn't help but feel inferior to them. He is a man with sharp facial features, green eyes and naturally black hair and beside him is a petite lady dressed like an angel and wearing a dazzling necklace worth millions with an innocent look on her face. They looked like a match made in heaven. All the men were mesmerized by her beauty, but were frightened by the glare from the man beside her. And all the women were jealous that she was his chosen companion for the night. Nick felt like he did a mistake bringing her here all dolled up. He should have brought a model with him or better just attended alone. He didn't like it one bit that all the males in the room were looking at her to get close to her. At that moment he simply felt that all the men are unreliable and he should make sure that they are kept at a bay length from his girl.
To make her stay with him, he made her drink for him whenever someone toasted. Mira is someone who is used to social engagements and can hold her drink quite well. Tonight, Nick had 2 reasons to make her drink for him. One he wanted her beside him, no matter what. He couldn't let her out of sight. He was not sure what would happen if she was away, he simply didn't want to give a chance for anyone to try anything on her. And secondly, he had sudden urge to see how she would be when she is drunk. Anyway, he will be by her side, so no one could take advantage of her, even if she is drunk as a skunk. He can take care of her.
Seeing that the lady was drinking for Nick, there was an overwhelming group of people who wanted to get close to Nick. She had to drink a lot of wine on behalf of him. By the end of the day, she was very dizzy and couldn't even stand properly. Nick had already met with the host and so he quickly pulled her out to avoid Mira from embarrassing herself. He was sure, she would hate him if anything happened at the party. Wehn he finally brought her to the elevator, she was clinging on to him like a koala and started blabbing out things she would never utter when she was conscious.
She looked at Nick and said seductively, " Hey handsome, you look as good as Nick but you are very sweet. I like you very much." Hearing this Nick's scalp went numb, but he quickly got back to his sense and thought he would play with her. "Do you like Nick that much? Who is he?"
"No, no handsome. I don't like Nick. He always has a poker-face. He is very arrogant and self-centered, but unfortunately boss of mine." Just as he was about to ask her something, she continued, " But I will tell you a truth. You are right. He is drop dead gorgeous. Forget about women, even men would be attracted to him. But I know he is not my Mr.Right. So, will you accompany for tonight?"
"See, It took a lot of time for me to get ready today. He didn't even compliment me. That's why I don't like him. Now, you tell me..Am I beautiful?" She said pouting cutely. Looking at her antics, he just wanted to bite her. But he knew better and restrained himself well and replied her. " Yes, you are very beautiful tonight." He lips curled up slightly without his knowledge.
To that she gave a very huge smile showing all her teeth, "See I know. Not all handsome men are heartless like him. You are quite likeable. "
"Mira, do you know what you are talking.?"
"Hey handsome, why are you so serious all of a sudden? The serious look doesn't suit you well. You look very cute when you smile. Leave the arrogant and serious expressions to that jerk and you have your sweet smile on."
She paused for a second, to catch her breath and continued, "So handsome, are you coming with me tonight? I want to cuddle you to sleep. Don't worry I stay alone. Let's spend the night at my place."
Hearing her words, Nick's face darkened. He was very angry. He wanted to pour a bucket full of ice on her at that instant to wake her up. How dare she call him names!! But unfortunately, Nick couldn't be mad at Mira for long. She is actually asking him to take her to her house and stay with her for the night. She would probably die of shame if she knew what she was talking. Looking at her flushed cheeks, he couldn't help but adore her. She is too cute for him to be mad at. His gaze on her softened and he wanted to give in to her request. He never knew she could be so adorable and persuasive. But he knew well that she would cry her eyes out next morning if anything were to happen between them now. But still, he need to get her home, so taking that as a good chance for getting her address, he acted with her and told that he would go with her. Once she heard that he would come with her, she was too happy that she lost her footing and fell right into his arms. When he asked her nicely to
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, she saw a silhouette of a woman coming out of the regular staff/guest elevator. Then she looked at Nick's face and then understood why he pulled her out in such a rush and gave all the impression that she was close to him.How dare he...he actually used me.."Mr.Asher, I never knew you were afraid of women" and chuckled slightly resulting in a frown on Nick's handsome face. "Ha, look who is talking...so if you say I'm afraid of women, so it means you are not one, Ms.Mira". Hearing this, Mira felt a headache coming on. Why did I even bother to mock him. How stupid of me. She wanted to look for a mirror and hit herself. Just like before, she shouldn't have opened her mouth and let him do his thing. But Mira is not one to pent up things for herself. She is someone who lays her heart open. So she had to open her mouth again and sometimes she does regret her big mouth. Just like now."Even though I'm an women, I know that you would treat all
After a dreadful and sleepless night, Nick finally reaches his office and tries to concentrate on his work. But his mind keeps going back to the beautiful eyes from his dreams. He doesn't remember the appearance of the girl. He tries to concentrate his memories to remember the girl or the other events or how they were rescued. But luck is just not on his side yet. After thinking about Mimi for so long, his head starts to hurt and he simply closes his eyes to tune out from the world. Suddenly, he hears a slight noise causing him to frown his eyebrows. Mira walks into the office with a delicious cup of coffee and was about to greet Nick. She realises that something is not right with Nick. Her usually workaholic and emotionless boss is now sitting in his office chair with furrowed brows with his eyes closed. Something is bothering him. She walks near his chair and while she is still trying to comtemplate whether to wake him up or not, Nick suddenly holds her hand. "Don't leave me ag
"Are you even my brother? I'm so upset right now. You know Nick was coming and still you didn't tell me." "I'm sooo.." Stella started ranting on her brother. "Stella, you know it was not just me and Nick." "As if I never met your buddies! puff" Stella said pouting trying to show Jacob that she is angry with him. "Stella, my dear sweet sister, I know you like Nick. But you need to understand that he is not into you. He treats you well because you are my sis, darling. Please try to understand. " "You are the one who needs to understand me. Why can't you pursuade your friend to atleast date me for sometime. He could just try if we are compatible and still if he feels we are no match then he could reject me" "Do you think I never told him that? If you keep behaving like a spoiled princess, no one will like you." "Dad, I think its time for us to get Stella familiarized with the business" "No, no what are you talking brother. Coming to company is going to kill me" "No way, you hav
Along the way, Nick kept silent. Though Mira wanted to tell him that she didn't know how their proposal was leaked, looking at the serious face and the cold demeanor Mira shuddered in fear and couldn't make a sound. As soon as they reached the office building, Nick got out of the car and walked towards his elevator. Mira ran behind him to catch up with his long strides. After entering the elevator, Mira noticed that they were not going to the CEO's floor but they were going to the 19th floor. Mira was utterly shocked and didn't understand what was happening. As soon as the elevator door opened on the floor, Nick went straight to the department responsible for the tenders closely followed by Mira. He went into the conference room for the department and as a tacit understanding all the personnel from the department entered the room one after another wondering what the sudden meeting agenda could be. Few had speculations that it could be about that day's bidding. News travels fast in
Hearing this, Nick let out a slight chuckle and looked at Ryan. "Indeed Ms.Mira went overboard this time. But you have to know that Mira is someone whom I personally hired. You should have chosen a better cover." With that he walked out of the room. Ryan, who had been silently watching all this while, walked up to the perpetrators and pulled them to their camp site with the aid of body gaurds. While, Mira had a genuinely shocked expression on her face, Ryan couldn't help but come back to give her a nudge to bring her back to senses. "Ms.Mira, Boss never suspected you. It was all a show we had put to make those culprits let their gaurd down. We didn't tell you because it wouldn't look natural if you already knew of the plan. My apologies." Listening to Ryan's words, Mira turned to him and gave a nod and said, "Please don't apologise. It is those traitors who sold the company intel to others that should feel guilty and apologise." Then she rushed out of the office to find Nick. When
That night at Vintage, Nick met with his buddies and they celebrated Nick's success. "Mr.Asher you really gave a surprise to everyone today" "Yeah, now everyone knows why Nick is able to succeed in his career." While his friends were showering praises, he maintained an indifferent look as if those words were not about him. He was in deep thought as to who sabotaged from the backgroud. The company in question is a fairly new establishment atleast in the country. So someone is backing them up from behind the curtains. Who is it....it is important to understand who the culprit is. Next day, as Nick entered the office, his assistant ran up to him to give him the details of the new project that they have won. He handed all the related documents to him and waited there as if he was troubled with something. Nick saw the hesitation on Ryan's face "What happened? You can spit out whatever is bothering you. I'm sure you wouldn't have made a mistake which could make me fire you/" Hearing
Throwing his office doors open and loosening his necktie, Nick entered the office with a frown on his face. Why should people make so much of fuss just for a stupid birthday. Can't they just leave me alone. Originally, Nick would bury himself in his work so that he could avoid having unnecessary conversations and confrontations with people on this most dreaded day. But nothing seems to work today. First he had a stupid girl ruining his mood with a dirty cake and then his grandmother has publicized everywhere that today is his birthday, now he has to deal with all those partners and executives wishing him. He could only lash out on that girl to get it out of his system, but he can't really do anything about these guys. When he finally wanted to go home and rest, there is this stupid party. He can't let his grandmother lose her face, but that means he had to compromise. He knew it is her way of forcing things on him but he admired her for how she loved him all these years. With all t
As soon as Mira reached home, she was so frustated that she kicked her shoes aside, threw her bag on the floor somewhere and started cussing. That bast*rd how dare he. Did he ask my permission, NO! Doesn't he know what personal boundary mean. That damned boss. "Aaaah...I just want to kill that fellow." With that she fell on her couch and started hitting it with her hands until she could no longer carry on due to the exhausion. Closing her eyes silently, she thought on how things unfolded tonight. Sitting in Office... That boss, all I did was just wish him. Yet he punished me and called names. Now I have to wait for all the staff to leave for the day before I get off work. That psycho fellow might even look into the survelliance camers tomorrow and tell that I didnt follow his orders. I look around the office and see that almost all the employees have left for the day. Finally I can go home now. With that thought in mind, Mira goes skipping around in the office only to find that
Throwing his office doors open and loosening his necktie, Nick entered the office with a frown on his face. Why should people make so much of fuss just for a stupid birthday. Can't they just leave me alone. Originally, Nick would bury himself in his work so that he could avoid having unnecessary conversations and confrontations with people on this most dreaded day. But nothing seems to work today. First he had a stupid girl ruining his mood with a dirty cake and then his grandmother has publicized everywhere that today is his birthday, now he has to deal with all those partners and executives wishing him. He could only lash out on that girl to get it out of his system, but he can't really do anything about these guys. When he finally wanted to go home and rest, there is this stupid party. He can't let his grandmother lose her face, but that means he had to compromise. He knew it is her way of forcing things on him but he admired her for how she loved him all these years. With all t
That night at Vintage, Nick met with his buddies and they celebrated Nick's success. "Mr.Asher you really gave a surprise to everyone today" "Yeah, now everyone knows why Nick is able to succeed in his career." While his friends were showering praises, he maintained an indifferent look as if those words were not about him. He was in deep thought as to who sabotaged from the backgroud. The company in question is a fairly new establishment atleast in the country. So someone is backing them up from behind the curtains. Who is it....it is important to understand who the culprit is. Next day, as Nick entered the office, his assistant ran up to him to give him the details of the new project that they have won. He handed all the related documents to him and waited there as if he was troubled with something. Nick saw the hesitation on Ryan's face "What happened? You can spit out whatever is bothering you. I'm sure you wouldn't have made a mistake which could make me fire you/" Hearing
Hearing this, Nick let out a slight chuckle and looked at Ryan. "Indeed Ms.Mira went overboard this time. But you have to know that Mira is someone whom I personally hired. You should have chosen a better cover." With that he walked out of the room. Ryan, who had been silently watching all this while, walked up to the perpetrators and pulled them to their camp site with the aid of body gaurds. While, Mira had a genuinely shocked expression on her face, Ryan couldn't help but come back to give her a nudge to bring her back to senses. "Ms.Mira, Boss never suspected you. It was all a show we had put to make those culprits let their gaurd down. We didn't tell you because it wouldn't look natural if you already knew of the plan. My apologies." Listening to Ryan's words, Mira turned to him and gave a nod and said, "Please don't apologise. It is those traitors who sold the company intel to others that should feel guilty and apologise." Then she rushed out of the office to find Nick. When
Along the way, Nick kept silent. Though Mira wanted to tell him that she didn't know how their proposal was leaked, looking at the serious face and the cold demeanor Mira shuddered in fear and couldn't make a sound. As soon as they reached the office building, Nick got out of the car and walked towards his elevator. Mira ran behind him to catch up with his long strides. After entering the elevator, Mira noticed that they were not going to the CEO's floor but they were going to the 19th floor. Mira was utterly shocked and didn't understand what was happening. As soon as the elevator door opened on the floor, Nick went straight to the department responsible for the tenders closely followed by Mira. He went into the conference room for the department and as a tacit understanding all the personnel from the department entered the room one after another wondering what the sudden meeting agenda could be. Few had speculations that it could be about that day's bidding. News travels fast in
"Are you even my brother? I'm so upset right now. You know Nick was coming and still you didn't tell me." "I'm sooo.." Stella started ranting on her brother. "Stella, you know it was not just me and Nick." "As if I never met your buddies! puff" Stella said pouting trying to show Jacob that she is angry with him. "Stella, my dear sweet sister, I know you like Nick. But you need to understand that he is not into you. He treats you well because you are my sis, darling. Please try to understand. " "You are the one who needs to understand me. Why can't you pursuade your friend to atleast date me for sometime. He could just try if we are compatible and still if he feels we are no match then he could reject me" "Do you think I never told him that? If you keep behaving like a spoiled princess, no one will like you." "Dad, I think its time for us to get Stella familiarized with the business" "No, no what are you talking brother. Coming to company is going to kill me" "No way, you hav
After a dreadful and sleepless night, Nick finally reaches his office and tries to concentrate on his work. But his mind keeps going back to the beautiful eyes from his dreams. He doesn't remember the appearance of the girl. He tries to concentrate his memories to remember the girl or the other events or how they were rescued. But luck is just not on his side yet. After thinking about Mimi for so long, his head starts to hurt and he simply closes his eyes to tune out from the world. Suddenly, he hears a slight noise causing him to frown his eyebrows. Mira walks into the office with a delicious cup of coffee and was about to greet Nick. She realises that something is not right with Nick. Her usually workaholic and emotionless boss is now sitting in his office chair with furrowed brows with his eyes closed. Something is bothering him. She walks near his chair and while she is still trying to comtemplate whether to wake him up or not, Nick suddenly holds her hand. "Don't leave me ag
Just as the elevator doors were about to close, she saw a silhouette of a woman coming out of the regular staff/guest elevator. Then she looked at Nick's face and then understood why he pulled her out in such a rush and gave all the impression that she was close to him.How dare he...he actually used me.."Mr.Asher, I never knew you were afraid of women" and chuckled slightly resulting in a frown on Nick's handsome face. "Ha, look who is talking...so if you say I'm afraid of women, so it means you are not one, Ms.Mira". Hearing this, Mira felt a headache coming on. Why did I even bother to mock him. How stupid of me. She wanted to look for a mirror and hit herself. Just like before, she shouldn't have opened her mouth and let him do his thing. But Mira is not one to pent up things for herself. She is someone who lays her heart open. So she had to open her mouth again and sometimes she does regret her big mouth. Just like now."Even though I'm an women, I know that you would treat all
Hearing her words, Nick's face darkened. He was very angry. He wanted to pour a bucket full of ice on her at that instant to wake her up. How dare she call him names!! But unfortunately, Nick couldn't be mad at Mira for long. She is actually asking him to take her to her house and stay with her for the night. She would probably die of shame if she knew what she was talking. Looking at her flushed cheeks, he couldn't help but adore her. She is too cute for him to be mad at. His gaze on her softened and he wanted to give in to her request. He never knew she could be so adorable and persuasive. But he knew well that she would cry her eyes out next morning if anything were to happen between them now. But still, he need to get her home, so taking that as a good chance for getting her address, he acted with her and told that he would go with her. Once she heard that he would come with her, she was too happy that she lost her footing and fell right into his arms. When he asked her nicely to