𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 The office was buzzing with its usual energy as I finished the last of my tasks. Papers neatly stacked, emails sent—Work for the day was done, and I grabbed the finalized report as I made my way toward Sophia’s cabin.Walking through the corridor, I felt the unmistakable weight of people’s eyes on me. A group of employees—mostly women—whispered and giggled, glancing my way as though I was the star of some juicy gossip session.My brows furrowed. What’s so interesting that they can’t take their eyes off me?Their eyes darted toward me again, their hushed voices not subtle enough to be missed.Shrugging off the nagging feeling, I focused on reaching Sophia’s cabin. But as I approached, I heard laughter echoing through the door.Sophia’s voice was unmistakable, ringing loud and clear. “She’s always acting like she’s better than everyone else. Like she’s above it all.”Another voice chimed in, equally smug and derisive. “Exactly! The audacity of some people. It’s ridi
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 Saniya leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms with a smug grin. “You really think everything revolves around you, don’t you?”I tilted my head slightly, giving her a mockingly thoughtful look. “No, but it’s hard to ignore when people like you scream their insecurities loud enough for the whole building to hear.”Sophia cleared her throat, clearly uncomfortable but trying to maintain her composure. Her tone turning saccharine. “Saira, let’s not blow this out of proportion. Sometimes people talk, and well… you’ve built a bit of a reputation for being difficult to approach.”“Difficult?” I repeated with a dry laugh. “How convenient. I call it standing my ground, but I suppose that’s a foreign concept for people who thrive on pandering and backstabbing.”Sophia’s expression hardened, but she kept her voice level. “You know, Saira, relationships are everything in a workplace. Maybe if you spent less time being so... rigid, people would find you easier to work wit
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The cold breeze brushed against my skin as I stood on the rooftop of the office building, a steaming cup of coffee in my hand. The city stretched out before me, its lights twinkling like tiny stars against the dimming sky. But my gaze wasn’t really on the view; it was distant, unfocused, as my mind replayed the heated confrontation with Sophia and Saniya.The conversation weighed on me, dragging me back to memories I wished to bury. I remembered my previous job—the relentless demands, the suffocating deadlines, and my manager was a tyrant, always finding faults, taunting me for every little mistake. It felt like I could never do enough to satisfy him. The suffocating work environment had made me question everything—my abilities, my choices, even my worth.I sighed, taking a sip of my coffee, letting its warmth ground me. But before I could delve deeper into those bitter memories, a voice broke through my thoughts.“It’s hard to tackle someone like Sophia, but you
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The office was eerily quiet as I shut down my computer and closed my cabin door. The soft hum of the fluorescent lights above was the only sound accompanying my footsteps as I made my way to the elevator. It was past work hours, and the building was nearly deserted. I wrapped my arms around myself, a slight chill running through the empty corridors.I headed toward the lift that would take me to the parking area where Raj's car was waiting.As I walked, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the day.Just as I reached the elevator, a muffled voice reached my ears.“I will execute the second phase now, and you have to be careful while kidnapping them. You know whom to hurt.”The words froze me in my tracks. My heart thudded against my ribcage as I turned my head, trying to pinpoint where the voice was coming from. The office was supposed to be empty, so who could possibly be here, saying something so sinister?I glanced around, my curiosity getting the better of me
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The car came to a halt in front of the house, and I wasted no time. The moment the engine turned off, I unbuckled my seatbelt and bolted out, slamming the door shut behind me without sparing Raj a glance. I didn’t need to deal with his mood right now. My mind was already spinning with everything that had happened today. I’d thought about telling him what I heard back at the office—the cryptic threat about kidnapping—but what was the point? He’d probably just dismiss it or, worse, blame me for getting involved in things that weren’t my business.And let’s be real: he was likely already gearing up to scold me for what happened with Saniya. The memory of slapping her brought a small smirk to my lips, but it quickly vanished. If he thought I’d apologize for standing up for myself, he had another thing coming.I hurried inside, ignoring the sound of his footsteps trailing behind me. The tension between us hung in the air, but I refused to acknowledge it.I pushed open
Saira;s pov"What the hell are you doing in my step father's house " I screamed in shock and disbelief as how can my fate could play such rubbish tricks on me ."Hey babe relax you should have asked your beloved mother as who are there in her new family and plus I don't think I look like a ghost after all I have a handsome face on which girls dies to kiss and here you are screaming like seen a ghost with no clothes."he said making my blood boil and my brain function mess this guy is the worse person I could ever meet again. I was happy since after High school we were worlds apart but what the hell is he doing here now .Couple of hours before...........Saira my darling I am happy that after a lots of hardships to make you understand what is best in current situation you grasp the line and took the initiative to meet your new family I am overwhelmed and excited at the same time as after you joining us our family will be complete and we will live happily ever after...! Mamma is so happ
I stood there, frozen in place, my brain struggling to process what I was seeing. The Malhotra. The biggest business tycoon, a man whose name carried weight in almost every industry, was standing right in front of me. And… he just called me daughter. Wait—what? This man wasn’t just some distant figure I’d seen on TV or read about in business magazines. He wasn’t some untouchable mogul. No, apparently, he was now my stepfather. The words felt too surreal to even process. "This can’t be real. I have to be dreaming. There’s no way my mother married him," I thought, my heart pounding in my chest. I pinched myself—again—hoping that somehow, I’d wake up from this ridiculous situation. But no, the sharp sting was very real, and so was the man standing in front of me with that proud, fatherly smile on his face. What the actual hell is happening? I looked over at my mother, who was watching me with an amused expression, clearly enjoying my confusion. And then, she did the unthinkable—sh
After the grand introduction ceremony, my mom, new dad, and the entire household staff welcomed me into the mansion. The way they decorated the entrance, the preparations for our arrival—it was all breathtaking. It felt like a dream come true, and for a brief moment, I wanted to pause time and savor every second of it. Everything was perfect.My life felt like a scene from a fairytale. But, unlike fairytales, reality always finds a way to throw in twists.Now, after all the excitement, I found myself in the library. My new home had an actual library—a massive one—and it instantly became my favorite place. I had always dreamed of having a big library, filled with rare and beautiful collections, and now here I was, surrounded by endless shelves of books. It felt like heaven.My stepfather had instructed the workers to let me explore the mansion, and after touring the grand halls and rooms, I finally found solace in the library. I had asked the staff to leave so I could have some time alo
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The car came to a halt in front of the house, and I wasted no time. The moment the engine turned off, I unbuckled my seatbelt and bolted out, slamming the door shut behind me without sparing Raj a glance. I didn’t need to deal with his mood right now. My mind was already spinning with everything that had happened today. I’d thought about telling him what I heard back at the office—the cryptic threat about kidnapping—but what was the point? He’d probably just dismiss it or, worse, blame me for getting involved in things that weren’t my business.And let’s be real: he was likely already gearing up to scold me for what happened with Saniya. The memory of slapping her brought a small smirk to my lips, but it quickly vanished. If he thought I’d apologize for standing up for myself, he had another thing coming.I hurried inside, ignoring the sound of his footsteps trailing behind me. The tension between us hung in the air, but I refused to acknowledge it.I pushed open
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The office was eerily quiet as I shut down my computer and closed my cabin door. The soft hum of the fluorescent lights above was the only sound accompanying my footsteps as I made my way to the elevator. It was past work hours, and the building was nearly deserted. I wrapped my arms around myself, a slight chill running through the empty corridors.I headed toward the lift that would take me to the parking area where Raj's car was waiting.As I walked, my mind was preoccupied with thoughts of the day.Just as I reached the elevator, a muffled voice reached my ears.“I will execute the second phase now, and you have to be careful while kidnapping them. You know whom to hurt.”The words froze me in my tracks. My heart thudded against my ribcage as I turned my head, trying to pinpoint where the voice was coming from. The office was supposed to be empty, so who could possibly be here, saying something so sinister?I glanced around, my curiosity getting the better of me
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩The cold breeze brushed against my skin as I stood on the rooftop of the office building, a steaming cup of coffee in my hand. The city stretched out before me, its lights twinkling like tiny stars against the dimming sky. But my gaze wasn’t really on the view; it was distant, unfocused, as my mind replayed the heated confrontation with Sophia and Saniya.The conversation weighed on me, dragging me back to memories I wished to bury. I remembered my previous job—the relentless demands, the suffocating deadlines, and my manager was a tyrant, always finding faults, taunting me for every little mistake. It felt like I could never do enough to satisfy him. The suffocating work environment had made me question everything—my abilities, my choices, even my worth.I sighed, taking a sip of my coffee, letting its warmth ground me. But before I could delve deeper into those bitter memories, a voice broke through my thoughts.“It’s hard to tackle someone like Sophia, but you
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 Saniya leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms with a smug grin. “You really think everything revolves around you, don’t you?”I tilted my head slightly, giving her a mockingly thoughtful look. “No, but it’s hard to ignore when people like you scream their insecurities loud enough for the whole building to hear.”Sophia cleared her throat, clearly uncomfortable but trying to maintain her composure. Her tone turning saccharine. “Saira, let’s not blow this out of proportion. Sometimes people talk, and well… you’ve built a bit of a reputation for being difficult to approach.”“Difficult?” I repeated with a dry laugh. “How convenient. I call it standing my ground, but I suppose that’s a foreign concept for people who thrive on pandering and backstabbing.”Sophia’s expression hardened, but she kept her voice level. “You know, Saira, relationships are everything in a workplace. Maybe if you spent less time being so... rigid, people would find you easier to work wit
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 The office was buzzing with its usual energy as I finished the last of my tasks. Papers neatly stacked, emails sent—Work for the day was done, and I grabbed the finalized report as I made my way toward Sophia’s cabin.Walking through the corridor, I felt the unmistakable weight of people’s eyes on me. A group of employees—mostly women—whispered and giggled, glancing my way as though I was the star of some juicy gossip session.My brows furrowed. What’s so interesting that they can’t take their eyes off me?Their eyes darted toward me again, their hushed voices not subtle enough to be missed.Shrugging off the nagging feeling, I focused on reaching Sophia’s cabin. But as I approached, I heard laughter echoing through the door.Sophia’s voice was unmistakable, ringing loud and clear. “She’s always acting like she’s better than everyone else. Like she’s above it all.”Another voice chimed in, equally smug and derisive. “Exactly! The audacity of some people. It’s ridi
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 I sat at my desk from my office, trying my best to immerse myself in the task Sophia had dumped on me, but my mind was a mess. No matter how hard I tried to focus, my mind kept drifting back to the kiss—Raj’s boldness, his smirk, and those infuriating words that echoed in my head. "Don’t look at me like that, Saira. You’ll make me lose control.” The memory of his smirk made my blood boil. What was wrong with me? Why couldn’t I push it out of my mind and concentrate on work?I tapped my pen against the desk, frustrated with myself more than anything else and clenched my fists. I shook my head, attempting to clear the lingering sensation of his lips against mine and trying to push the memory aside. Just as I managed to get back to typing, my cabin door flew open with a loud bang. I looked up, startled, to see Saniya storming in like a hurricane. She didn’t even bother to knock—just barged in, her face twisted with anger. "What the hell is your problem?” I snap
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 I sat on his lap, begrudgingly reviewing the project on the screen. Despite my frustration with the situation, I couldn’t deny it—the idea was brilliant. It was the kind of concept that could make waves, and as much as I hated to admit it, Raj had outdone himself.Without thinking, I glanced at him, unable to hide a flicker of admiration in my eyes.He caught my gaze, and I immediately regretted it. His smirk widened, and he tilted his head slightly, his dark eyes gleaming with mischief.“Don’t look at me like that, Saira,” he said, his voice low and teasing. “You’ll make me lose control.”My heart skipped a beat,My cheeks flamed at his words. The audacity of this man! As if sitting on his lap wasn’t bad enough, now he was throwing lines like that at me? I squirmed, trying once again to stand, but his arm around my waist refused to budge.“Raj,” I snapped, trying to push against his chest to stand. “You’ve already gone too far. Let me go.”He ignored my protests,
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮'𝘀 𝗣𝗢𝗩 I sat at my desk, staring at the endless stack of files Sophia had dumped on me the moment I stepped into her cabin. My fingers ached from typing, my eyes burned from staring at the screen, and my patience was dangling by a thread. Sophia had assigned me more tasks in a single morning than I thought humanly possible. If that wasn’t bad enough, she kept calling me every fifteen to twenty minutes, adding small “urgent” tasks or nitpicking over the ones I had already completed.By the third call, I wanted to scream. By the fifth, I started questioning whether she had a personal vendetta against me. “Does she think I’m a machine?” I muttered under my breath, rubbing my temples. The woman was relentless, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that she was doing this on purpose.As I worked on yet another modification, my phone buzzed again. Of course, it’s her, I thought bitterly, but when I checked the screen, it wasn’t Sophia this time. It was Raj. I stared at the nam
Raj’s arms held me tightly, his warmth enveloping me as we lay tangled together. His hand started to move, trailing along my back with slow, deliberate strokes. My breath when he placed a gentle kiss on my head, I felt butterflies erupt in my stomach.My heart raced I hesitated, then tilted my head up, meeting his gaze. His dark eyes locked onto mine, and for a moment, everything else faded away. There was an intensity in his look that made it impossible to look away.His eyes flickered to my lips, and I saw him swallow hard. The tension between us was undeniable, a pull I couldn’t explain but felt powerless to resist. Against my better judgment, I felt myself leaning closer to him, and he mirrored the movement.Our breaths mingled as the distance between us disappeared, our lips just a heartbeat away—Bang, bang, bang!The sound of a fist pounding on my door shattered the moment.“Saira! Open this door right now! Is Raj in there? Open it!” Sanya’s sharp, commanding voice echoed throu