It was two in the morning. Sonakshi was tossing and turning in her bed her dreams being stolen by her perfectly troublesome troublemaker. The fashion show was tomorrow. After the fashion show, all employees were invited to Mr. and Mrs. Dixit's 30th Anniversary celebrations.

After the kiss that Sonakshi had with Dev after submitting to him under his charms, she started avoiding him for the rest of the week. She was so lost in him and his perfection. Her needy desires were compelling her to go and kiss the man who had been standing like a piece of candy in front of her.

After some time when she actually pondered back at the kiss, she was in two minds or you can successfully conclude, she was in a state of perfect conflict.

You have made a big mistake Sona. How could you kiss the man you are going to ruin? He is the enemy. Your objective is to destroy him. Use your logic, Sona. Use me, your brains.

Sonakshi Sharma. Tell your stupid logic to shut up and listen to me, your heart. I beat only for Dev. He makes me do wonders when he is close. You love him Sonakshi realize it. A part of you already accepts that you both are meant to be together.

Your heart is a stupid organ Sonakshi. Its pace increases even when you exercise, how can you believe that just due to the presence of some man near you increases its rate. Sonakshi uses your brains.

Sona. Logic is not used in relationships darling. Sometimes you fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time.

Use your Brains.

Use your Heart.

"Shut Up!" Sonakshi shouted to the two voices in her head, getting up and throwing a pillow in front of her that unfortunately hit the candlestand in the room.

It was a really unusual sight to see Devrath Dixit not able to sleep like a log. He would usually overwork himself and would sleep like a log the whole night. He was lost in the thoughts of his beautiful love, Sonakshi.

He planned to introduce her as the love of his life to his parents. He had never introduced any of the women he dated to his parents. They were just girls after his looks and money. When he saw Sonakshi for the first time in the office, he noticed her as a woman who did not care for either his looks, fame, or money.

After the first kiss they shared, Dev was flustered. In quotes THE DEV DIXIT WAS FLUSTERED!

He was confused at how he was unable to control his desires. For the first time in his life, he was running after a girl. That too the daughter of a rival. After that night he did a huge research on love.

What an awesome sight that would be, the cold-hearted Devil researching on love. He found a few lines that he remembered each day.

The best love is unexpected.

You don't just pick someone and cross your fingers hoping it'll work out. You meet them by fate and it's an instant connection. And the chemistry you share is way above your head. You just talk and notice the way their lips curve when they smile or the color of their eyes and, all at once, you know you are either lucky or screwed.

Dev looked at the ring in his hands. He had bought a promise ring for Sonakshi.

A promise ring signifies a promise to take the relationship seriously. It also symbolizes hope for the relationship's future development.

The promise ring in his hands was glistening. It was a ring made of platinum and the most important thing, Diamonds.

Today was Saturday, and she had a lot of work to do at the office. Today her holiday was scrapped as the event of the fashion show was really important for Dev's company. She walked in exactly at 9 pm right into her cabin to complete all the tasks.

From when exactly had Sonakshi started caring for Dixit Industries' profits and losses? No. She did not care about Dixit Industries. Now all she cared about was the man who had hypnotized her with his brown orbs.

Her father had been pestering her for days now as to why she had not done something to ruin Dev yet. Sonakshi always put him off saying she was trying. She could not yet tell her father that she had developed a soft corner for the man her father considered as their enemy.

Arjun looked at Sonakshi working in her cabin. He had seen Sonakshi working efficiently and wholeheartedly for the company. This girl was like a puzzle to him. She was against his best friend but then was working dedicatedly for his company.

He had done a background check on Sonakshi and handed it over to Dev the previous night.

Dev walked into the office with the promise ring in his suit pocket. He had planned to give it to her today. He had read the file given by Arjun. He knew he still had a lot of secrets of her past to unravel.

Flashback

DEV'S POV

SONAKSHI SHARMA'S BACKGROUND CHECK

Name: Sonakshi Sharma

I know this. I am just waiting for this to become Mrs. Sonakshi Devrath Dixit.

Father's Name: Shekhar Sharma

Mr. Stupid Sharma. I am going to have a psycho father-in-law. Just like the typical Indian soaps.

Mother's Name: Madhuri Sharma (nee Dixit)

Dixit! How can her maternal name be Dixit? I need to ask Dad. Is she his sister Madhu he often speaks about?

Siblings: Suraj Sharma

Well, we have met each other brother-in-law. Thank you for letting me remain in one piece.

Home Address: Sharma Nivas called Vishwaas, Vasant Vihar, Delhi

Educational Qualifications:

Vasant Valley School (Till Class 12)

My School! Yay!

B.Tech from Delhi University

B.Tech? Why does a person going into the business field need a B.Tech? This wildcat is so twisted.

MBA from National Delhi Institute of Management

Relationships/ Affairs:

Had a heartbreak in freshman year of college. Was tortured by her ex-boyfriend later to such an extent that she was mute for a month.

Tortured! Who the fuck was this person? I am going to murder him with my bare hands. If he is dead, I will dig up his grave and kill him again.

Marital Contract with Anurag Basu for 3 years; broken a week ago.

It is broken but if that Attila looks at my girl with a perverted sight, I am going to pull him out and slap him until he can't open his eyes for a few days.

Career:

Interned in Sharma Industries for a year.

Currently interning in Dixit Industries since the last week.

I am not going to allow her to leave as once she walked into Devil's hell, she can't leave. I will make her my personal secretory if needed. Tina will become a sub secretory but Sona will not work for anyone except me.

Medical Record:

Fractured her right leg thrice; was hospitalized.

Thrice! How is her right leg so normal? This girl is really the eighth wonder of the world.

Poisoned at the age of 12.

Poisoned? What was Shrewd Sharma doing? Doesn't he have proper security?

Pushed down the stairs by an enemy at the age of 13 resulting in a broken arm.

My Goodness! This girl is really strong. No wonder she yelled at me when we dashed into each other at our first meeting.

Shot by Oberois in the Oberoinvasion against the Sharmas at the age of 16.

Yes, this was in the news. I heard the bullet hit her collarbone while she was saving her brother.

Tortured at the age of 18. All news and medical records are kept confidential.

I swear I am not going to stop at this. I am going to the bottom of this matter. My Sona deserves justice. By removing the incident from the media and hiding the records does not heal the wounds inflicted on her. I will get justice for my Sona.

Criminal Record:

None until now.

As expected. She might be a wildcat but she is so gentle.

Dream Job: A Hacker

OK! This is shocking.

Dream Destination: Paris

Paris? The city of love. A romantic wife to be mine soon it seems. Honeymoon plans to be at Paris then Dev. Polish your French.

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French, Italian, and German.

Is she a translator or something? I know only five. English, Hindi, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Hobbies: Sword fighting, Writing, Reading, Singing, Dancing

Sword Fighting! Is she some medieval princess of India or something? Why does a person need to learn sword fighting? Oh

Favourite Color: Black

Oh! I thought she was a colourful person. Never mind Dev! At least your favourite colours match.

Favourite Cuisine: Indian and Italian Cuisine

Wow! Similarities do exist between us.

Favourite Sport: Swimming

Particularly weird. I don't like the water and she likes the water sport as her favorite. Dev! Stop thinking about your dislike of water and adjust your likes according to her. Yeah. I LOOOOVE WATER! That's the spirit.

Favourite Actor: Hrithik Roshan in Bollywood, Robert Pattinson in Hollywood

She likes men who look like Greek gods. She is affected by me as obviously I am the Greek god in the business world. I am no less handsome than these men.

Favourite Car: Porsche

She is a fan of beautiful cars it seems. The first wedding gift from my side would be a Porsche to you, Mia Bella.

Flashback Ends

Dev walked towards Sonakshi's cabin. He was going to confront her today for avoiding him.

"Sonakshi," he called entering her cabin.

She looked up alarmingly. She was now trapped. She could not escape from speaking to Dev now.

"Dev. I am done with the work," Sonakshi said.

"Sonakshi," he started, getting straight to the point, "What's wrong?"

Sonakshi sighed. It was high time she discussed what was going on in her head as a mature individual with the man who was responsible for the ruckus in her body.

"Everything with our relationship is wrong Dev," She stated.

Dev's jaw tightened. "Why?" he gritted, trying to control his temper.

"Dev. We are the children of rival families. They are not going to accept us. Moreover, my father would deny the marriage straightaway calling you the son of an enemy," Sonakshi spoke, "My mother would put forth the point that you are a playboy?"

Dev clenched his eyes shut. How he wished he could change his past. He was a playboy. A truth his wife would have to accept when marrying him. But something clicked in his mind, Sonakshi was speaking about marriage.

"You accept that you love me, Mia Bella?" Dev asked.

Sonakshi took a deep breath. It was high time she picked a side. Either she loved Dev or she did not.

Say NO! Use your logic, Sona. Save yourself from heartbreak.

Sonakshi! You are getting a chance to proclaim your love. Don't lose it. YOU LOVE HIM! HE LOVES YOU!

"You love me as a friend, right?" Sonakshi suddenly asked.

This woman will be the death of me. RIP DEV. Dev thought. He took in a deep breath.

"Ms Sonakshi Sharma, I LOVE YOU AS A MAN LOVES A WOMAN!" Dev declared.

"I LOVE YOU TOO, AS A WOMAN LOVES A MAN," Sonakshi declared, finally picking a side.

Dev took out the promise ring in his hand and kneeled on his knees.

"Ms Sonakshi Sharma. With this promise ring as a witness, I promise you that I will always take our relationship seriously. As long as you wear this promise ring of my name, I promise that you will be the only woman who I will love. Will you wear this ring as a promise to take our relationship seriously Mia Bella?" He asked her.

"Yes," Sonakshi said her tears of joy threatening to fall out. She took the ring and wore it on the ring finger of her right hand.

"I love you, Mia Bella."

"I love you, My Casanova."

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