Marooned With A Billionaire

Marooned With A Billionaire

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By:  ShelyKOngoing
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"Mr. Norcross, did you intentionally tamper with my car?" He nodded. "Yes. But don't worry Saira, It's nothing serious. You will have it outside your doorstep in the morning." Don't worry! He says don't worry?? Worry is the word- for him! "I am Mira's best friend!" "Who is Mira?" "Your Fiancee ." "My WHAT?" "Stop pretending." "Zavi I don't even know her!" "Don't you dare two time my friend! And stop calling me Zavi." "She is lying. Whoever she is!" One of them is certainly lying. Which one? Mira or Leonardo? Leonardo Norcross, a hardcore business man who is used to people obeying him. Willingly or not is of no concern to him. Saira Zaveri is a free spirited woman who puts emotions and well being of loved ones above everything else. In a battle of rock and river fate intervenes when two castaways, poles apart in their outlook towards life are marooned in an uninhabited island. " How can a virgin claim to be a rape victim? What is the typical description of violation of modesty? What if the girl is rescued in the nick of time? Well, she is LUCKY and the rich culprits are 'innocent since 'no crime' has been committed. If she is stubborn and wants them punished they remain innocent while she is termed a liar and attention seeker. Never mind if she is a wreck emotionally and physically tormented. Saira wants nothing to do with another arrogant rich prospective shackles in her life and thwarts Leonardo's efforts. However the man seems to be home deaf to the word ' No.' Determination hits determination. Whether the perfect formula of faith to isolate them stirs in harmony or complicates the situation more cannot be predicted

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1.The errant ball

"Thank you for ordering with Snack King " Saira offered a well practised line and a bright smile as she handed the food package to the woman.

The woman smiled at her distractedly, her mind already at the toddler clinging to her leg.

A man, probably the woman's husband paid her and Saira was on her way back to the store.

While walking away she cast a wistful look around at the people having fun all around her.

Since it was a Saturday late afternoon the beach was more crowded today.

A huge beach ball came flying towards her and she caught it expertly before it hit her on her face.

Laughing she turned and hand smacked the ball back in the direction it came from.

The sight her eyes met made her breath hitch in her lungs for a moment.

Without wasting time she dashed in front hoping the accident would miraculously not happen.

Leonardo's POV (Point of view)

I looked closely as the moss green spots continued to blaze and shine. Just below them I sensed a movement. Two pink well inked lines were opening and closing and even forming and 'O' like formation at times. My focus shifted from the green spots to the pink lines.

I shook my head as my ears hurt with a strange ringing sensation. It did not help, my ears continued to hurt but I was too taken in with the sight in front of me to really bother about the sensation in my ears.

They seemed plump like lips. Lips? Yes that is what they were! And some sound seemed to be coming out of them.

"- careless of you. So irresponsible." These words somehow managed to reach my brain and kick start it into working condition.

I snapped my head up moving my eyes to the green spots.

Eyes!

A distractingly beautiful face came into my entire focus and I was staring at the features almost mesmerised!

I tried to focus and realised the beautiful woman was shouting at - me?!?

Too loud! And she seemed furious.

Why was she shouting? My ears still throbbed, though she seemed to have paused for a bit.

My brain seemed to go 'spoof' as I remembered. I was here, at the beach near my apartment building with some family members and close friends. My 11 month old nephew Elton, had just recovered from a very persistent bout of flu and was still grumpy, quite unlike his normal self.

I had been trying to cheer him up. Someone from our group had hit the beach ball away while playing 'catch' and with my nephew clutched in my arm I had gone chasing the ball. I almost tripped as I bent down. Something sharp had pricked my foot.

I easily balanced myself and was smiling at the scowling child in my arms when I heard a loud screeching voice next to my ears.

A hand yanked at my palm and then I seemed to flip out of my mind for a few brief seconds.

I probably had been too shocked to focus. Being brought to a stop by someone pulling my hand and be shouted at was a situation my brain had never encountered. Ever.

My brain by now had been able to process almost the whole scenario. I had nearly tripped with my nephew in my arms and this woman had started screaming about how careless and irresponsible I was.

She was telling me off for my nephew?

"He is my nephew." I told her grimly. I was back in control.

Or so I thought at least.

"That gives you the right to toss him around like fried beans?" She asked sounding indignant.

Fried beans?!

Now this had gone too far. Her yanking my hand to pull me to a stop had been a shock to me but what the hell was she doing? Shouting at me for no apparent reason.

"Listen lady, first of all I am not careless. Secondly even if I had fallen my nephew had been secure in my arms. Besides its sand we would have fallen on. "

Why the hell was I explaining myself to her? My brain seemed to protest it's disapproval. It was not used to hear anyone shout and explaining my actions to anyone was out of the question. At least it used to be. Till this lady in front of me pried the defensive side out of me.

I felt my eyes widen in shock when instead of answering she stood on her tip toes and reached out a hand towards- my lips??

Before I could question her action I felt her fingers on my chin. She sharply pulled my head to face down near my feat.

Oh hell!

The sharp sensation on my foot had been from a rock, which was a part of pile of rocks. Had I fallen Elton could have been hurt.

I turned intending to apologize then stopped my tongue from going vocal. Why should I apologize to her? Who the hell was she to shout at me like this?

Maybe she does not know who I am? That must be it. If she knew then no doubt she would also be flinging herself at me shamelessly like most women around me do.

I should have been more careful with a child in my hand. She was right on that but-

"Aww- aren't you a cute one." Her voice sliced my chain of thoughts.

Now I am cute? Looks like she just recognised me.

She reached out towards me once again. This time I smirked, till it got knocked off with the realisation that Elton was the recipient of this affection.

Gone was the grumpy child. He was gurgling and making delighted noises as he lapped up the attention and perked up at his cheeks being pulled.

This kid will grow to be a lady killer!

With one final glare directed towards me she turned and walked away.

For the first time my eyes darted towards what she was wearing. A uniform. The logo read 'Snack King'. She must be a staff at the branch at store on the beach and must have come down to deliver an order.

I turned to an audience with bemused looks planted on their faces. I have a strange family and set of friends.

"Silly girl. Shouting at me for no reason." I said trying to wriggle out of the feeling of guilt that was still nagging since I had seen the rocks

"More importantly, why were you letting her shout at you." My sister Anna said looking amused.

I gave her a look that said 'shut the hell up.' She did, but still looked very amused.

I went back to playing with others. I determinedly pushed way the image of moss green eyes that my brain for some reason kept replaying.

Within minutes I felt restless and moved slightly away from the group and went and sat on one of the beach chairs.

The images of moss green eyes and pink plump lips forming an 'O' kept floating in my mind.

I had not been in a state of shock not because of her pretty face, I told myself again. I had lot of them throwing themselves at me constantly. It had been her attitude that had rendered my brain non-functional for a short time.

"What makes you so serious?"

I glanced up to see my best friend Dhruv in front of me with two cans of fruit juice in his hand. He handed one to me and I took it gratefully, just realising how parched my throat felt.

I took a long swig and shook my head at him. "Nothing." I said evasively.

He sat himself down at a nearby chair. "Do you plan to try and look for her?" Dhruv asked and I almost groaned out aloud. I could never lie to him successfully.

He somehow managed to always guess what I had in my mind.

"Who?" I tried hoping against hope to fool him by feigning ignorance.

His lopsided grin told me I had not succeeded .

Saira's POV

I was still fuming as I walked away from that arrogant rich spoilt brat. Leonardo Norcross. A well known face and a famous young achiever.

And a pervert, my brain added. I had seen his eyes lingering, no, staring at my lips as I spoke. That had infuriated me even more.

No doubt he had women throwing themselves at him. That did not give him the right to stare at any woman he wanted to!

I reached the fast food joint I worked in part time, as a cashier. Normally I did not go to deliver but today there had been a shortage of staff and I had volunteered to deliver to help out.

It was still crowded and I decided to hang on for some extra time to help even though my shift was almost over. I was supposed to go to my other part time job as the library assistant. I could make an exception and report a bit late. I messaged Janet the librarian about this. I knew she would support and understand.

After an hour as I was getting ready to leave I heard Suzy say "Hey Saira can you please serve this order on Table 12? You can leave after that."

"Sure Suzy. No problem."

I approached the table in question with the tray and a friendly smile on my face to greet the customer.

The smile almost vanished when I saw who was at the table.

Leonardo Norcross.

With practised ease targeted towards customers I forced the smile to stay on my face. "Your order Sir, Hope you enjoy it."

I placed his giant burger and fries along with fresh lime soda on the table in front while trying my best not to scowl at this overbearing, arrogant and most definitely pervert man.

"Thank you." The man actually smiled not betraying any sign of recognising me from our earlier encounter.

I turned away with a seemingly friendly nod. By now my mouth was aching with the effort to keep the smile in place.

I could feel his stare on me even with my back towards him. It took me all my resolve to not turn around and empty that glass of lime soda on his head.

Pervert. No doubt on that!

"Suzy I am off." I told as I reached on the other side of the counter and went inside to change from my uniform to my regular clothes.

Ten minutes later as I pulled away in my car at the staff's allotted parking I spotted Leonardo walking out with a take away package in his hand.

Changed his mind did he about sitting and finishing his order did he? Probably remembered a date with some hot bimbo I thought to myself.

None of my business I told myself and drove away, firmly pushing away this devastatingly handsome face out of my thoughts.

Such men meant nothing but trouble and had just one agenda on their minds around women. They thought they were God's gift to mankind, rather womankind and treated woman like commodities.

And this man was no different.

Why am I even thinking about him? I drove into the evening traffic trying to focus on my driving and not at the image of the drop dead gorgeous man who I had an unfortunate encounter with today.

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Deepika Mehrotra
Great work
2021-07-15 14:31:48
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Deepika Mehrotra
Awesome very well expressed
2021-07-15 14:31:11
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Tulika Arora
The story is surreal....getting addicted to the book...ShelyK is an amazing writer she is too brilliant and intelligent knows what her readers will like...keep shining ❣👍👏👏
2021-06-25 01:33:51
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Ashish Arora
A must read for all book lovers...has a very fresh feel all the characters are very nicely written...full points to ShelyK for such an awesome story Marooned with a Billionaire...
2021-06-14 01:32:34
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Choco delight by tulli
After a long time reading such an interesting book...the characters are very real ;I especially love Leonardo.The writer ShelyK is obviously very intelligent her way of writing is very nice and clear. Keeps you glued please upload more chapters....waiting
2021-06-14 00:51:21
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Tulika Arora
A very well written book....very real
2021-06-13 15:22:30
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58 Chapters
Chapter 1.The errant ball
"Thank you for ordering with Snack King " Saira offered a well practised line and a bright smile as she handed the food package to the woman. The woman smiled at her distractedly, her mind already at the toddler clinging to her leg. A man, probably the woman's husband paid her and Saira was on her way back to the store. While walking away she cast a wistful look around at the people having fun all around her. Since it was a Saturday late afternoon the beach was more crowded today. A huge beach ball came flying towards her and she caught it expertly before it hit her on her face. Laughing she turned and hand smacked the ball ba
last updateLast Updated : 2021-06-06
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Chapter 2. Stalking and Membership.
As Saira drove out of the car parking  she determinedly pushed away all thoughts of her brief unpleasant encounter of the evening. She fiddled with the radio and smiled as one of her favorite songs started playing. " Oh Carol-" She started singing along with the wonderful voice of Neil Sedaka. Had she been more careful she would have seen the car that was following her closely. She would realise soon her mistake  of not paying attention. Leonardo's POV I sat outside the library feeling silly. I stared at the not so grand but sturdy structu
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Chapter 3. Membership.
  Leonardo's POV "Sir, would you consider becoming a member?" The librarian repeated. obviously not wanting to let go of a good business prospect "Yes I want to be a member." There, my reputation is safe. After all it's just a membership. "Wonderful!" The lady, Janet I think is her name, sounded she had just cracked a great business deal. "Saira, please help him dear with the formalities." "Sure." Came the response, though her expression told me she did not really trust my motives to be there. Saira- my tongue itched to try the name. Her name is as beautiful as her. Too bad I will be humiliating her and t
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Chapter 4. Stalker or prospective suitor?
Leonardo's POV."Where were you last evening, after you abruptly left us at the beach?" Druv asked and I almost cringed inwardly.Trust him not to let go of this!"I – had some work- I told you- something urgent that had to be taken care of immediately." I said shrugging my shoulders casually.Luckily for me I am a workaholic and no one would doubt me I say I have been working. As expected it worked on Dhruv as well and I sighed in relief."So what did you find out about her?" Dhruv asked grinning at me cheekily and I almost groaned out loud.He always manages to see through me. I decided not to answr him and
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Chapter 5. Unwanteed Suiter
Saira's POVI eye the beaming delivery guy in front of me. "Are you sure they are for me?""If you are Saira they are for you."Well I am the only Saira here. I reach out for the card sticking out. Leonardo Norcross!The nerve of the man! How dare he? Does he think I am one of those silly women who feel blessed to have him around them? I am not accepting these!"Such lovely flowers! Are they for you?" Suzy asks as she comes in."N-No no." I say in a rush. A Customer walks up and asks her something. Saved for the moment, I sigh in relief.I quickly grab the
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Chapter 6. Cornered
Saira's POV.I continued to avoid looking in the direction where the offending man is sitting. Why is he sitting here for so long? Does he not have any sexy woman waiting to be taken out?Stop thinking about the women he takes out, I berated myself silently.I checked the time and saw only about 30 minutes of my shift was remaining. I don't think I have ever wanted a shift to end so desperately.Saira take a hold of yourself girl, he should not even be effecting you. Right, I should not even be noticing him.I darted a quick glance towards the one I was aiming to ignore and regretted it immediately when I came into eye contact with him.
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Chapter 7. The long drive.
Saira's POV."Right Mr. Norcross! How totally believable that is! I am the first woman you are asking out!" sarcasm drips from each word of mine.I heard him sigh loudly. "Saira I have never been interested in a woman enough to try and get to know her! I have taken women out before, of course I have! But I just choose from the ones who so evidently show interest in me!""Oh how delightful for your pride, having a long list to choose from! Please carry on and chose from there! Spare me for God's sake!" I burst out on him close to yelling. "And we are going in the opposite direction from where I want to go!""I will drop you wherever you want me to Saira." He says quietly. He pulls the car to a stop and turns to look at me. "Sa
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Chapter 8. The systematic wooer!
Saira's POV"Saira there is someone here for you." Ned the helper at gym told him.Must be Norcross's driver delivering the car. I told that man to instruct his driver to leave the keys at the reception. Obviously rich boy did not do 'instructions' well!I nodded my thank you to Ned, as I was still panting having just got down from the treadmill. I preferred jogging any day but unfortunately often time was a luxury I did not afford."Please tell him to leave it at the reception." I said referring to the car keys in my mind."You mean you want him to be 'delivered' at the reception?" Ned raised an eyebrow, pointing his chin towards the door as he air
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Chapter 9. How to woo her?
Leonardo's POVShe tugged at my arm and pulled me along, to my surprise, I did not resit. Did not even think of it.I see her cheeks flush, as though she was appalled at her gesture. For some reasons I had an urge to reach out and touch her cheek. It was an effort fighting my urge.Quite evidently she was not keen to have me as company, so any such action is sure to creep her out enough to shun my company completely.I am surprised at my own actions. Making this list had seemed a good idea last night. I had spent a good few hours while working on it!Doubt crept in my mind only when I saw her almost freaking out on seeing the list. Yes, now it does seem to be a weird
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Chapter 10. Take her to Lake house?
Leonardo's POV.My phone buzzed as I drove out of the gym's parking lot. I glanced at the screenAnna? Why is she calling me so early in the day? My siblings rarely call me during the daytime, unless there is an emergency. I keep a very busy schedule.Normally I do.Since the past couple of days I have had only one business, trying to decode a way to make a hole in the walls of resolution that this one woman has built around her.So far I have not even been able to make a small dent, I think grimly to myself.Zavi has been giving me a look that is blazing enough to have men
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