Chapter 24: Chapter 24

I ran out of the office as to how fast I could. I couldn't stand there even for a second. He lost his mind or else he wouldn't have humiliated me in front of everyone.

Oh, God! Please get rid of me from this office, I don't want to work here not anymore. Hereafter, how I am going to face all the employees, the thinking brought sick to my stomach.

I touched the corner of my lips by my thump where the piercing pain is erupting through and saw the small number of bloodstains on my finger. He went too rough.

Once I get inside the car I drove directly to my apartment not wanting to waste another second and changing my mind to killing him for thousand times just to calm my nerve.

My visions are blurred through the whole driving because of my moisturized eyes. I don't know how I am going to make it safe to my apartment but I have to do this for the sake of Sweety.

I can't even imagine her growing up without her mother. I wiped my tears and focused on the road.

Two hours earlier.......

I am in my office doing my work as usual but the booming sound from the opposite room got my attention.

As usual, he is shouting at someone, but have I heard him clear that he was cursing him too...

Whatever...

My headache is getting worst and the bursting sound is not helping though. What is his problem? Idiot, I cursed him.

I can't take it anymore; I need tea to calm my throbbing headache. I closed the file and set them on the table before making my way to the cafeteria to get a strong tea, points to remember I will make it for myself.

Preparing a strong tea for myself I grabbed the burger and sat down in one of the chairs and took one giant bite of my burger.

I don't know how hungry I was earlier but I wanted to eat the whole burger. The taste is amazing.

My mind involuntary wandered around yesterday's conversation that I had with Sweety.

"Mom, he is so nice. He fed me a pizza, I like him." Sweety's words kept playing on my mind like a tape recorder.

"I wanted to thank him and ask sorry too for calling him a monster." Her saddened face melted my heart like a candle. Kids are angels, aren't they?

Sighing heavily, I started to drink my tea and my burger. I glanced at my wristwatch and dialed Juliet's number. It's our breakfast time and she would always be here before I come but now she didn't show yet.

"Juliet?"

"Hey! Riya." Her voice was so urgent, it looks like she would end the call anytime soon, and as per my great predictions, she ended the call saying, "I will meet you there in a minute, it's important."

What was important? Who knows? I opened my Fb and went through the page to get some time passed.

I set my phone on the table when I felt someone's presence in front of me. I raised my brows at her questioningly asking for the reason behind her attitude today.

"Sorry I am late."

"And?" I asked.

"Riya, he found the traitor."

"Who found whom?" I asked not getting the point.

"The person who tried to harm you."

I furrowed my brows. What is she talking about? "Sorry Juliet, I didn't get the point and... from my concern no one tried to harm me. I was just trapped inside the elevator. That's it." I pointed out.

She inhaled deeply. "Riya, he strictly told us not to disclose the matter to anyone especially you. But I think you have to know the truth. First, it's not an accident, he planned it. Second, Nevin Paul is behind these incidents."

"What? You mean the senior manager?"

"Exactly." She leaned on the chair.

"But why? I barely know him. Then why did he try to harm me? What would he get from my death?" I asked confused by his actions.

"He might have thought that if he succeeds to get rid of you from this company, his son would take your position. Because this had been decided a while ago before our old boss changes his decision and give the position to you instead of him." She explained.

"Ohh." Was the simple word slipped out of my mouth?

"And don't worry; he will suspend him any second soon. Our boss is so angry and I don't know why he is reacting too harshly to everyone including me.” She then inhaled a huge amount of oxygen like she is going to spill her mind out.

"Has it anything to do with you?" She asked and I looked away. How I am going to tell her that he is doing this desperately just to satisfy his rotten heart.

"I don't know," I said and stood up ready to leave.

"Something bothering you." She looked directly into my eyes. I averted my gaze and left the place.

I can't blame her even a child can predict what's going inside my head. I am an open book.

When I reached the 7th floor, I saw a bunch of employees was gathering in front of his office. I bit the corner of my lips. He may go too far, I could stop him. It's my problem, not his.

I knocked at his office door but no response. Ignoring the murmur from the employees, I entered his office and locked the door.

"Can you please stop this? You are acting like a child. At least behave like a man?" I scolded him folding my hands against my chest.

"Who gave you permission to enter my office?" He asked then glared at him who was standing a foot away from me.

"It's my concern and I will deal with him. I don't think it's your place to investigate the matter for trying to harm one of your employees. You should escalate the matter to the security team or HR. Otherwise making a scene is not appropriate." I point out.

I don't know what the problem he has with me but if I talk with him it may get solved.

He hit the table forcefully by his palms and stood up in his place abruptly. In a blink of an eye, he reached my place and stood in front of me.

He is a complete beast. Rage filled in his face and his eyes turned bloodshot red. He fisted his hand and clenched his jaw. Seeing his dead serious face, I gulped down and took a step backward.

"Don't touch my patience, Riya. I will do whatever I want." He gritted his teeth.

I narrowed my eyes at him. "Don't address me with my first name Mr. Miller, I need some respect."

"Leave." He shouted looking at him.

He glared at me before opening his mouth. "At least tell me the reason why should I leave this place. I am working here for almost 20 years and am very loyal to your father. But what I get at the end?"

"I said leave." He yelled again. But he didn't flinch and continued his nonsense.

"This all happened because of this slut." He pointed his finger at me.

What did I do?

"I know how to handle these kinds of girls. They throw their body to fulfill their desire and I am sure she would throw herself to your fa----" He was cut off by a sudden blow on his face.

Kayish shoved him against the wall by his throat. "One word... just one more word from your filthy mouth of yours--" His grip on his throat tightened and his prey is struggling for breath.

"I just allowed you to leave without any harm because of the loyalty you show to my dad but that doesn't mean you can say whatever you want. Get out of my company." he grabbed him by his collar and dragged him out of his office.

"Security!!" He yelled. Everyone gathered around the place and all the prying eyes are focusing between us.

Two securities came and clutched his shoulder. "I don't want to see his face." He warned them. They nodded their head and dragged him away.

"If anyone tries to misbehave with her," He pointed a finger towards me. "I don't hesitate to smack their head off. Am I clear?" He asked. Dead silence filled the floor.

"Am I clear?"He shouted again.

"Yes, boss."  They all answered.

If I stay here, I will lose control. So I turned my heels to leave the place. But he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards his chest with that he crashed his lips onto mine.

I heard a gasp from everyone I mean everyone. I tried to pull him away but he is so strong. I struggled out of his firm grip but he pinched my waist, keeping me in the place.

He is doing it in front of everyone. How heartless he is? He licked my lips with his tongue before letting go of me.

We both panted hardly from the mini-making-out session. Then looking at the employees he said, "She is mine. I hope everyone gets the point." His gaze landed on someone then he smirked touching his lips.

There standing Harith with a stunned expression like he saw an anaconda. His lips formed in a thin line.

"Go back to your work." His one word made them leave the place quickly.

I ran out of the office and get inside my car.

Present time........

When I reached my apartment, I threw my body on the bed and cried my heart out.

He did in front of everyone and claimed me as his. Why God? What I did to deserve these kinds of pain again and again. I sobbed.

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