Part 8: Unexpected Plans of destiny

Chapter 8 • A Deal is a Deal!

Armaan Mallik's P.O.V.

"Sir...Shashank Gupta has been calling since last month! He wants to make a deal with out company! It is getting quite annoying!" Dad's secretary, Matthew, spoke standing in front of us while dad was sitting in his chair and I was sitting in front of him.

Dad rubbed his temple while Matthew continuously tapped his fingers at the back of the iPad he was holding. Shashank Gupta, according to our past records, did a very big fraud from us. He took a lot of money from our company but never returned it. Dad actually filed a case on him but he said the money was in a secret vault in one of his factories which got burnt. Unfortunately the judge bought his lie and the case went in his favour. 

"Matthew...call him and tell him I want to meet him tonight...to talk about the deal!" I said staring at the floor while rubbing my chin. He nodded and left the room.

"What the hell Armaan!" Dad angrily rose up from his seat and banged his hand on table.

"Relax dad! I–" I started off but he didn't just let me speak.

"How can I relax when we are going to set a deal with the man who did a big fraud with our company years ago!" He face was red by now because of his rage and I could see worried lines forming in here. I know that he is afraid that this time again, Shashank will again turn to be a fraud but not this time. Not when Armaan Mallik is handling the deal himself. Now, he is going to get a taste of his own medicine.

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Advil, Tylenol or Aspirin?

I personally take Advil liquid gels to release my deadly headaches but I have no clue if dad takes Advil, Tylenol or Aspirin. I guess I'll buy all three and whatever dad wants he'll take.

I walked over to the cashier to see a tall and slim brunette smiling at me–more like a flirtatious smile. I smirked but internally, for the first time I was feeling disgusted. Usually, I would love the affect that I would have on girls now I felt disgusted looking how they would go so low to get me in their bed.

She bent a little down, leaning her hands on the counter so it showed her cleavage. I really don't have time for this! Normally I would be love instincts from women but right now, I really really feel disgusted!

"Hi handsome" she said brushing her fingers on my hand I gave her the tablets to get them scanned. I just simply smirked at her while she winked at me and smiled flirtatiously. I scanned my card while all she did was stare.

"I have a pretty nice place, wanna checkout tonight?" She asked as I took the medicines from her. Oh please! I have better things to do! More like, better places to go!

"Some other time!" I said while her smiled faded and she nodded. I made my way towards the exit when my eyes caught something.

Riddhima

What is she doing here? She seemed in a hurry while she grabbed a bunch of Pregnancy test kits—WAIT WHAT? Why on earth is she buying those? Is she pregnant? No this can't be possible!

Why is she in such a hurry? She ran towards the cashier and paid for it and in a span of few seconds she was out of the pharmacy running towards her car.

Im so going to figure out why she bought those!!!

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"So do you like it sir?" The interior designer asked me while I stared at the beautiful interior in front of me. Right now, I'm in the bedroom adjacent to mine.

"This door leads to your walking closet! And since you said these two rooms will be sharing a bathroom, this door will be leading towards your bathroom. The walking closet consists a bench, shoe racks, and much more!" She spoke while I looked around.

I been planning something since I got to know the Gupta's deal, and today I'm going to execute my plan. I walked through the walk-in-closet admiring the interior designer's work.

The closet was mainly white with brown wooden floor. The racks and drawers were yet to be filled. A white leather square shaped bench was placed in the middle of the room.

"Thank you so much! I really like your effort and I'm impressed! You can pick up your $5 000 check tomorrow at my office from my secretary!" I told her while she smiled and shook my hands before leaving.

Sighing I walked towards my room and threw my coat on my bed. Taking out a cream coloured suit from my closet, I placed it on my bed and went for a warm showers.

I closed my eyes, leaning my head on the edge of the jacuzzi while I relaxed my body in warm water.

You don't even know what is waiting for you Mr Gupta!

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I parked my car in the driveway of the Gupta mansion. I was amazed to see the amount of cars he had; Mustang, Lamborghini, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, etc. And yet his daughter, my Riddhima, traveled in a car which had dents and the paint is rusting off.

Wait what?

My Riddhima??

Yes! My Riddhima! I don't know what I feel for her is attraction or lust—but deep down I know she belongs to me and only me! She is mine and no one gets whats mine!

Getting out if my car I walked towards the porch. Closing the button of my coat, I ringed the bell. A few seconds later, the door opened and the nemesis of my father was standing finely dressed in a black suit, smiling at me.

"Armaan Mallik! Just as handsome as his father" he said hugging me, patting my back while I unwillingly returned the hug.

"Come in! Sit!" He stepped a side while I moved inside walking into a corridor which lead to the living room. Passing by the corridor painted in dull beige, I looked at the pictures that hung on the wall, trying to find any picture of Riddhima, but all I saw was none.

"So your secretary called and told me you were here to talk about the deal?" He asked sitting down while I nodded.

"Knowing about your past encounters with our company, I'm not very keen in having a deal with your company Mr Gupta!" I said while he frowned and nodded his hand slowly.

"I...know that last time I ran away with you're father's money—but I promise...I will repay all the money back. My company is going through a crisis and I'm facing a lot of losses and downfalls. Please just...accept my deal?" He pleaded...more like begged me. Ahh...it feels so good, when someone begs you, not only someone but when Shashank Gupta begs you!

You have no idea what I am going to do to you Shashank Gupta!

"Calm down Mr Gupta! Lets have our dinner first...then we'll sit and relax and eventually talk about your deal! Shall we?" I told him grinning mockingly, while he frown and nodded.

He is going to pay every single penny he owes to my father! 

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"Armaan...meet my daughter Rupali and wife Smriti!" He introduced me to his wife and daughter. His wife was wearing traditional indian clothes (saree) while his daughter, who was sitting next to me, wore a black body hugging tight dress, which landed up till her thigh, showing all her skin. I must say she was pretty, but my eyes yearned only for the sight of one beautiful person.

Riddhima

I don't know what is wrong with me? I have never had these intense feeling for women, other than my mother or sister. Since the time I saw Riddhima, it is like she is a drug, like cocaine, am addiction. Free or not, I'm always thinking of her. Her melodious voice, her beautiful eyes, her crimson-pink cheeks, her cute little nose, her perfect kissable pink lips, her shiny ombré hair...its all her! Its all her I think about twenty-four/seven!

"Armaan dear would you like some spinach and cheese filled Ravioli?" Mrs.Smirti asked me smiling falsely at me. Well by looking at her face you can tell she is a FAKE person. "Rupali made it specially for you...she is a bug fan of yours you know? She read about all your likes and dislikes on the internet!" She continued giggling while Supali, Rupali, or whatever her name is, batted her eyelashes seductively at me.

Oh god!

"No thanks! Not everything on the internet is true about me!" I curtly replied pushing away Rupali's hand which was holding a ancient greek golden rim bowl full of Ravioli! Yes it is my favourite, but even if it's the last food on earth, I won't eat anything that that slut made.

"So Mr Gupta, I've been thinking about your deal, and I've came to the conclusion that you don't have to pay your debt but–" I was cut by Shashank Gupta as he sighed and took my hand shaking it.

"Thank you so much! Thank you! I don't know how will I ever pay this favour of yours-" I cut him by showing my hand and glaring at him, which made him gulp and slightly nod. "You were saying?" He continued looking at me, making me smirk.

"You can shortly pay your debts or not pay at all, but, for that, you have to give me something!" I said smirking, while he narrowed his eyes and frowned.

"Please! I'll shortly pay your debts and give you whatever you want! Please just help my company!" He begged me, pleaded his hands while his wife Smirti Gupta widened her eyes.

Can't handle your ego getting hurt women?

Of course! She probably never begged anybody for something nor her husband ever did. "Honey!" She sympathetically rubbed her husbands arm while all she got in return was a deadly glare.

"Are you sure? Anything Mr Gupta?" I smirked and got mentally prepared for what I was going to say. He nodded while I leaned back in the dining table chair and crossed my arms. I mockingly smiled at him which made him gulp.

"I WANT YOUR DAUGHTER RIDDHIMA TO LIVE WITH FOR AS LONG AS I WISH FOR!" I said in a loud, clear and authoritative tone. His eyes widened and his face turned red in a second. He stood up to say something but before anybody could say something, the silence atmosphere of the room was filled with the screeching of a falling glass plate which scattered on the floor into a million pieces.

We all looked around to see Riddhima, standing with tears running down her beautiful eyes, shock evident on her face, and anger blazing in her eyes. She was looking at me with pure hatred and disgust. I better fix this before she gets the wrong idea about what my intention are!

Oh shit!

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Hey guyssss!!!!
I know I've been gone since a long long longgggg time! Im sorry! I know I'm always late but this time it was not my laziness, nor any tests nor any assignment. I was down with fever for the whole last weekend and I was very sick. I stayed in the hospital for two nights!

Although I did try to sneak on my phone on wattpad to write the update and read stories 😜😝 when the nurse wasn't around! But I was caught by my doctor and she warned me so I couldn't finish!

Anyways! Coming back to the update! How was it? Fun? Boring? Interesting?

Will Shashank Gupta agree to Armaan's terms? What are Armaan's intentions? What fill be Riddhima's reaction?

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