"Out"

The words flew out of his mouth in a deadly command making the people gulp. They all walked out hurriedly along with his brothers but everyone had the curiosity dripping from their eyes about the two most powerful people in the country.

It is really a shock for all the employees to see the news about their boss involving with a woman. They never saw any news of him with a woman or about being involved in any relationships.

Parinidhi took small steps towards the later who is observing her every action like a hawk. His eyes locked with her brown ones. His eyes slowly scanned her from head to toe checking her out.

She is about 5'6 and her long legs came into his view as she walked towards him. It felt like a slow motion scene by the way her hair is flowing on her shoulders, the way she took every step with confidence while looking right into his soul.

Everything disappeared for them. The background, the noice coming from the outside and all they could hear is their heartbeats.

All he wants to do is caress her smooth wavy hair softly while looking her eyes, to softly touch her dimples when she give a smile to him and to bury his face in her neck and taking in all her scent.

He never knew the chocolates smell so good until he was near her.

Parinidhi came out of her trace when the phone in her hand vibrated. She looked at the screen to see a message from Sanjana.

"Just a reminder : You went there to question him not to drool over his handsome face!

Ps : Ignore it if I'm wrong but I know I'm Right."

'I'm going to kill her today' Parinidhi mumbled gripping her phone tightly.

"Yes?"

She heard the familiar voice, she raised her face from the phone to see the grey eyed man who is ridiculously handsome with a neatly gelled hair and professional suit.

What she is not okay with is his voice which never fail to send tingles all over her body.

Befire she can speak he raised his eyebrow and tilted his head like he is thinking something and mumbling

"You are........Parineeti Chopra no Gupta?"

Parinidhi parted her lips. The anger which flew out of from the window when she entered appeared again.

Slamming her hands on the table with a 'thud' she looked in his eyes with eyes red with anger which clearly shown Rudransh that he is successful in getting on her nerves again.

"No?"

He shook his head innocently and made a thinking face making Parinidhi even more frustrated.

As much as she wanted to bang his head on the wall continuously to satisfy her bruised ego, she choose to take a deep breathe and talk to him like a mature girl.

"I know you have a terrible memory but don't you think forgetting your rumored girlfriend name is way too much"

Rudransh raised his perfectly shaped eye brow and said while leaning on his chair.

"That's the difference, you are my 'rumored' girlfriend not really my girlfriend to remember your name"

Parinidhi eyes went towards his lips while he was talking, His red full lips. Suddenly her throat went dry making her gulp.

Registering his words a thought crossed her mind.

"So he is going to remember me if I become his girlfriend."

Her eyes widened and she shook her head at the stupid thought and glared at him in return.

Parinidhi scoffed and decided to do the work she came here for.

"Are you involved in spreading the rumors ?" She said directly coming to the point. Rudra stilled at the question.

"Don't take me as a fool Mister. How can a damn news can spread all over the internet and news channels in just 2 hours?" She looked at him dead in the eye but his blank expression made her a little confused but she didn't show that.

"It is only possible when there is a powerful hand behind it" She stated. There is a complete silence in the hall and them staring at each other.

"And why would I do that?" The deep velvety voice reached her ears and a pleasure of shiver ran down her spine. Which is way too unusual for her.

"Hmm?" Her grip in the table tightened and she licked her lips.

"What would I get if I spread the rumors of me with involved with the girl I don't even know the name of?"

Parinidhi narrowed her eyes a him while her mind busy thinking. He just returned few days back and from her sources, he is a lot busy to even look at the news then there is a chance that he is not involved.

She just wanted to check that what is he up to but seeing him this botherless an unknown emotion pricked her heart.

Is he really not interested in knowing her or is he really thinking her as a just ordinary woman when she has a 'n' number of qualities which make her unique and special.

Nodding her head at him she stood straight. Now There is no problem with the pictures, she handled everything. From the news channels to the people who spread the news.

Specially the anchor who emphasized the sentence "they make a nice pair" she lost her job. Should have thought about the consequences before speaking rubbish.

She even hunt down the paparazzi who dared to click her photo without her knowledge. He won't dare to do that again.

She decided to let go of this matter.

"I really appreciate your presence but disturbing my important meeting is not a right thing to do Ms. Gupta"

Parinidhi raised her eyebrow at him and replied with a shrug "You think I care?"

"I came here just to confirm. So I'm taking my leave" saying it she turned around. She stepped forward but yelped when her heel broke and her ankle twisted.

The phone in her hand dropped down and before she can loose balance and fall on the ground Rudransh was quick enough to move his chair which made her land in his lap.

Parinidhi gasped. Her back pressed on his front and she can feel a tight hold on her waist. The strong cologne of his filled her nose making her close her eyes.

But she immediately opened her eyes in a jerk when she realized their position. She tried to wiggle making him loosen the hold. She tried to stand, only to again fall on his lap while hissing.

Her ankle sprained. Rudransh without thinking anything wrapped his arm under her thighs and lifted her in a bridal style making her squeal in surprise.

"What the fuck. Put me down. Now." She shouted only to be ignored.

Rudransh held her close and exited the conference hall. He came face to face with his brothers and employees who are looking at him in horror.

Parinidhi closed her eyes in frustration after hearing so many gasps around her. For god sake she tried so hard to vanish all the pictures from the internet but she know tomorrow there will be another set of pictures flowing in the internet with her in his arms.

"Pratik, call the doctor. NOW" Hearing him everyone flinched and Pratik nodded his head and opened his phone to call their family doctor.

Rudransh started to walk towards his cabin ignoring the shocking stares, gasps and the glare of the woman in his arms.

His first priority now treat is her sprained ankle.

Entering his cabin, he slowly placed her on the couch. Making her sit on the couch he walked towards table to call his assistant to bring a good pair of footwear for her.

Before he can dial the number, he felt a strong grip on his neck and his head pressed on the table with full force and his hand twisted on his back. He groaned loudly.

How can he forget that she is a devil for a reason.

"Don't you dare again touch me without my permission and dare to ignore my words " She mumbled glaring at him.

"For god sake I was helping you" He mumbled only for the grip on his head tighten, pressing him more to the table. Sighing he held her hand he freed himself. She may have a strong hold but not stronger than him.

"I don't remember asking you for help" Parinidhi replied while balancing herself on her right leg. She would rather fall on the ground than ask someone for help her to stand.

"Asking for help will never make you weak" the words came out of his mouth without his knowledge. He stilled and Bit his inner cheek while taking in the words he just uttered.

It applies to him as well. He never asks for anyone's help in the fear that people find him weak. As perfect he looked to the outside world, he is just a broken man with a haunting past.

"It's high coming from you Mr. Rathore"

He snapped his head towards her who is sitting on the couch with a knowing glint in her brown eyes. He clenched his jaw clearly knowing she found something about him which he doesn't want anyone to know.

There is knock disturbing them. Pratik opened the door and came inside along with the doctor. Abhay trailed behind with curiosity. Doctor checked her ankle properly.

"It's not serious injury but rest is needed for a few days. " doctor said and Pratik looked after the painkillers and icebags arrangement to stop the swelling.

Parinidhi looked at the two persons in the office room who's eyes are fixed on her. Abhay narrowed his eyes while observing her closely, when it comes to her, he is always curious.

While there is Rudransh who is looking at her with heart eyes.

Her sitting in his office, on his couch and looking around like a lost puppy is something he never imagined but seeing it made his heart flutter.

Parinidhi relaxed on the couch and cursed herself for driving all the way here alone. She messaged her driver who will probably take more than an hour to reach the office. And the rain outside is not helping her situation a bit.

"Should I arrange a driver for you?" Abhay asked only to receive a glare from his brother. Rudransh wanted to keep her in his office as long as possible but here his brother is spoiling his plan.

"My driver is on his way" She replied. Massaging her forehead.

"There is room in here, you can relax in there" Abhay said again making Parinidhi shook her head.

"I'm good here" she replied looking at Rudransh. Resting in a room makes her sleepy and once she slept, even earthquake can't wake her up. And he is the one who made her sit here, she is way too stubborn to move away from there.

"Okay " Abhay mumbled awkwardly seeing the two adults busy in their intense eye contact.

Parinidhi looked away from his eyes biting her lips. She heard sound of thunderstorms outside and she looked out of the window. It's pouring heavily. Her leg is hurting like hell. She can still feel his eyes on her giving her goosebumps all over the body.

Her hand which is Massaging her head stilled when she realized her bladder is full. She closed her eyes in frustration. She shifted in her seat and looked at front to see Rudransh raised his brow, questioning at her sudden discomfort.

'The fuck' she cursed at herself groaning.