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Ikshita's Pov

This was so awkward. Whenever I used to look at him, I used to remember our hot moments and a blush crept on my face. I tried my best to hide it but none came into use and lastly I couldn't help.

But the best thing that happened this morning was that I received an Email. There is an award function helding in Ajmer appreciating many new brands who started their ventures in India in the near time.

And in the main four fields my Company, My Hard Work , the foundation of a new stream in the world of fashion which I laid three years ago was nominated,

Divitala is my company, a dream for me. Three years back, after the fulfilment of my graduation, Dad didn't allow me to come back. and then I laid the foundation of my own company. Divitala.

Divitala is a Sanskrit word द्विताल , meaning measurement we take for scripting a god or any artefacts.

But moreover I took this word as my company name because.

Div the initial three letters are from the name of my mother, divyanka. The latter three letters ita are from my name ikshita and the last three letters ala are from the name of the person who was with me in my every thick and thin, Aliyaa . DIV - ITA -ALa this is how the main two people of my life made my whole world.

I have always been hidden in the layers and never came in front representing the brand. First because I was an Incognito princess. My dad and brother didn't want me to lead. Second, being hidden I can live as a normal common person. This is what I always wanted: a simple life without any hindrance. I knew whenever I slipped off from my exile, there would be thousands of restrictions on me, first because of my security and second because of the media, paparazzis and what not.

From security i am afraid if that attack on us was from Aakarsh's enemy or mine enemy.

I know many people don't know me but there are some clients who I handle by myself. And they know who I am . yes we signed a contract with them, before introducing me to keep my identity hidden but then some bastards are there who are keen to jump all over the world.

And I'm afraid that my doubt will turn into reality.

As of now, Aakarsh is driving the car and I'm lost in the thoughts of my company and how to keep it safe. There is a long lit battle in me to come front and be the face of the company. Because now hiding more I will invite more troubles in my way. When dad and bhaiya get to know they will eat me raw dead and Aakarsh, i really want to see his facial expression.

He thinks of me as a glass doll and a hidden delicate princess. Though sometimes he is scared of my sassy reply, still he always underestimates me.

I'm longing to make a decision of representing my firm in the ajmer award show. !!

Let's just take the risk and face our fears.

But then if my identity comes out, dad and bhaiya will also get to know. and this can cause me many more problems to deal with. Earlier I used to think that dad would be proud to know that I have set such a big name on my own. But now I doubt it. He wouldn't like me for this.

Maybe I can have more enemies than now. arghh.. I need to make a decision.

"What happened princess?" I heard Aakarsh speaking and I pulled back from my thoughts.

I cleared my throat and sat straight on my seat.

"Aakarsh .." I called him so softly and lovingly. I don't know but I like his attachment to me. His touch sparks something in me. His eyes make me live again. His mere voice heals my heart which I didn't knew is hurt,

There is something which is attracting me to him as a magnet.

I know we both are enemies and somewhere it can be his plan as well, and this may be the reason he is paying me so much attention.

He is turning so soft for me whereas he is A BEAST in human skin.

But whatever it is, I'm loving it.

I want to preserve this treasure of my good memories because whatever it is, it is temporary.

A royal family cannot have a real Love. Love is a weakness and we both don't want any weakness.

I need to stop my heart from falling,

LOVE IS FORBIDDEN FOR US. I started reminding myself the nth time now.

But

"Ahem" i heard the voice of clearing throat and i looked at him with moist eyes,

"Will you tell me what's wrong with you Ikshita? I'm seeing from morning you are just lost."

"Nothing, when will we reach Jaipur ?" I asked him and he audibly sighed.

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Aakarsh's pov

All my doubts have been cleared, everything matched. And we got the real traitor who attacked us.

It was one of the competitors of the Divitala brand in the abroad market. And the information i have received, before coming to India, ikshita met the owner and their deal didn't land on good negotiation which made him evaporate like a volcano.

Mr Miller is the one who has attacked and now will be dealing with me, everything I'm doing with ikshita is for my ultimate revenge plan. But if my eyes are laid on her, she can only be ruined and hurted by me.

She is all me to Broke, i won't allow anyone to even scratch her skin.

Every inch of her belongs to me.

I knew she wanted to attend the award function but was scared to come out of her hidden den. She can be full sassy and brave outside but on the inside she is still an innocent, delicate flower who wants to be preserved and cared affectionately.

Alas, she is unfortunate.

"Princess i know what you are thinking" i said to her with an evil smirk and turning the steering wheel to right,

She looked at me and then to my hand who was turning the wheel and then her gaze travelled to the fingers which were around the wheel.

The way she bit her lips in ecstasy and took a deep breath told me every unholy thing which rose in her mind.

My girl isn't innocent as well.

"Ikshita." i called louder to draw her attention to me from my hands, thats ain't any issue for me. I would love her to stare at me but would like more when my hand would be around her throat, choking her or doing any other unholy things.

Damn the way this girl gawks with her big doe eyes,

"How will you know what's going on in my mind ? Are you inside me ?" she asked me with an annoyance look like i disturbed her vivid imagination,

" I'm sure You can't fit me inside you ?" I said to her and she turned her face to me with big eyes, understanding what she told me. And the moment realisation bestowed her, she turned into a red mess.

I laughed seeing her tomato face, but damn she looks so hot when she blushes for me.

"I don't need to be inside you to know what 's going on in your petite head Princess." I said to her and she glared at me puffing her chubby cheeks.

"Okay, tell me what's going on in my petite head." she retorted back challenging me not before double quoting petite head with her fingers.

I smiled and she threw daggers at me through her eyes. With a prominent and uncomfortable silence between us, I provoked her to say it on her own but she punched on my biceps.

"Kahona abb, why are you silent.. Sayy.. kehte kyun nahi ho. Kahon " she said, punching her small fist on my arms which looked like a small child whining for an ice cream.

"You are attending the Ajmer Fashion Award Function..!!" I declared while changing the gears.

And she looked at me in shock. Her silence encouraged me to speak more,

"You are going there as the face of Divitala. And declaring to the world that you were born a winner. " I said more to encourage her and her eyes spread wide as saucers. She choked on the air and coughed harder.

"Heyyyy" I stopped the car at the side and handed her a water bottle when her condition became more detroit.

She calmed herself down and spoke softly.

"How did...how do you know?" she asked me and i passed an evil smirk to her. If she is so cunning and is used to handling thousands of bastards outside. So how can she underestimate me?

"Okay now don't act as Sherlock or superhero !! I understand you are great King tsk Lord fine?" she said and my smirk turned to smile.

I moved to my seat comfortably and again started driving.

"But how did you get to know ? no one knew about it." she asked me again still in shocked,

"I have got my sources Princess." I said and she looked at me bewildered.

"Okay then please don't tell anyone. I don't want to come out of the shadows so soon. " she said, fidgeting with her fingers as if nervous or fighting her inner battle.

"Nope you are receiving the award tomorrow and that's final." I declared leaving no room for further discussion.

She needs to come out of the shade and I need to convince her in any of ways. My mind reminded me and I took a deep breath to calm myself to deal with this stubborn princess.

"And may I know who you are to command me ?" she asks and i look at her with the darkest orbs.

"Ikshita, there is no point to hide yourself. It's good to come out of darkness at the correct point. Now everyone knows you. And they can take advantage of you. Coming out and appreciating yourself at the right time is Best. you should ..."

"No aakarsh this is not .."

"No change." I cut her between.

"No, aakarsh."

"I said change the name from which you called me"

"What."

"What do you call me ?" I asked.

"I call you by your name."

"You don't call me this name when..."

"What, i call you akdu, lucifer, devil, beast in the skin of Human and.." and she realised what she was ranting about. Her glowing face lost its colour and she looked down.

"Sorry, I didn't mean that."

"I got it what you mean,"

"No aakarsh, I'm sorry."

"First of all ,I don't want to hear aakarsh. If you called me by this name, I will kiss you till you are out of breath and trust me after that you will beg me to leave you and I won't. Then you will realise what a beast can do when once evoked."

"Toh kya bolo gadha." she said the moment I ended and her eyes went wide with realisation.

the fuck !

"Kal kya bulaya tha."

"Kal?" she asked. And then soon her eyes shone and red crawled to her face. She sweetly looked at my side and lovingly called.

"Arsh ?" she said timidly and I nodded my head in positive,

"But you didn't like me calling arsh before" she said and I looked at her astonishingly. I clearly remembered that time she was drunk when I denied, how did she know now?

"Ayy don't be suspicious, I tried to remember what happened that night and I remembered some parts. And when I called you yesterday I remembered how you denied that time." she said clearing all my confusions and I nodded while averting my gaze on the road back.

"Acha Arsh, happy now ?" she called and smiled sheepishly and I smiled back.

"So yes you are going to an award function and receiving an award tomorrow." I said and she looked at me bewildered .

"Why are you behind me arsh, i don't want to go can't you understand this?" she said irritated by my continuous tries of convincing her.

"But why don't you want to go ,Ikshita? You have worked hard enough to win the award, then you should go and receive it as well, why are you hiding, this is only because of your social anxiety."

"Arsh, I have never gone to such places before and what will I say to dad and bhaiya. They don't know anything " she said meekly and I got to know about one more thing.

She is full of secrets. A hidden treasure kept away from the world.

"But some or other time, you need to come out of that shadow. You are going to be CEO of singhania textile. People should know your value. And nonetheless. I will there with you whole time. Supporting you." i try to convince her again and caressed her cheek bones,

"You will come with me?" she asked

I hummed and nodded my head.

"You will support your family rival in an award function ? " she asked me again and looked with hope and moist eyes.

I held her hand in mine and placed a soft kiss on it,

"I will support my new friend. And will be with her as her new shadow." I said caressing her fingers, she exhaled a sigh of relief.

"You don't need to do this." she said with a choke voice and I was well aware of my cry baby.

"Ayy, ab rona nahi hai." I said , patting her back and she parted from my embrace.

"Nahi ro rahi butt."

"Ab kya but."

"Kapde. I don't have any clothes for an award function," she complained, pouting her lips and I leaned towards her to peck her pout but before she twisted her face and turned with a smile.

"Hmm, I will take account of this later at night." I said teasing her and she turned to me again.

"I ain't scared of you." she said with a fake confidence and I smiled while driving.

"And of clothes you have a whole fashion company of yourself. And you are worrying about clothes." i said her and laughed sarcastically.,

"Shut up, there are only two to three branches of it here. One is in Mumbai, one is in Bengaluru and One is in progress in Lucknow. " she said proudly.

I smiled at her and held her hand again and kept on the gears.

"I won't change the gear for you as I ain't able to see the speed dial." she said and a throaty chuckle left my throat. I shook my head in denial and kept my hand above her on gears.

On which she just smiled and kept her head on the head rest of her seat.

She looked at me more admiring and drooling over my face and arms.

I cleared my throat and she averted her gaze while turning to the other side looking at the passing views.

A smile automatically crawled to my face seeing her antics.

I took my phone and handled to her, "place a call to my assistant and ask him to call Mrs, Bellissima La Moda to be present at Ajmer,"

She looked at me astonishingly and took my phone from my hand.

"Owner of the Indo- Italian Fashion Brand ?" she asked and I nodded my head,

Mrs Bellissima is one of my close friends who always designed clothes for mom and shreya for all their important public events.

The trusted person who delivers best effortlessly and in less time.

"Ok but what is the password of the phone?" she asked while turning on the phone .

"1109" I said while driving.

"Ahh birth date" she said while typing it. I shook my head in denial.

"Tsk, it's ain't a birthdate but a special date. Daisy."  

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