Chapter 3

Myra POV

I would not lie I was petrified to be with him alone after yesterday's incident

Fighting an inner fight I decided to stay focus on my work, I am here to work so I would do that without any hesitation, no fear, and no anticipation.

Sharp at 5 pm I am at his cabin as asked.

And he felt a totally different person at the moment, for the first time I am having a conversation with him and actually felt that we were working and he was not waiting to humiliate me in some way, we discussed everything point by point.

Around 7 p.m. the discussion was complete, he himself has been fully engrossed in the work which made me wonder, maybe what the boss said was right he is not that bad, maybe yesterday was just a bad thing.

Out of nowhere, he appreciated me, "Good Job Miss Myra", my brain couldn't apprehend he appreciated me, how bipolar one can be, yesterday he treated me like I was useless and knew nothing about my job.

 Somehow I meekly said, "Thank you, sir, can I leave now?"

"No we are not done yet", Rudra stated.

"We are supposed to meet our client to discuss this at 8 today at the new Regis hotel, come on get your bag and meet me at the parking lot" he orders, he could have informed this prior, why this has to be so impromptu, not wanting to ruin this, we just started to be on good terms.

"Sure thing", we that I left, however, I still can't believe he actually appreciated me and wanted to take me to meet the client, well that felt a great step, I sighed happily but I still had doubts about yesterday behavior but if he behaves professionally, I have nothing to do how he is as a person.

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We were at Regis hotel waiting for the client, to pass some time Rudra order a black coffee for himself and he also confidently ordered for me also "Cold coffee for the madam she loves it"

I gasped and asked, "How do you know I love cold coffee?" 

"You have no idea what else I know about you", he sounded a little angry.

But I didn't care, I wanted to know what he meant but that

 I was cut off as the waiter arrived with our orders respectively.

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We silently had our coffee, but he kept staring at me making me so uncomfortable, I started to look here and there and to my surprise, I noticed no other customer were present here which was quite shocking to me, though not a weekend but still I expect

 I excuse myself and went to the restroom to break this awkward silence and what type of client is these people, how come they are so late for the meeting, highly unprofessional.

Suddenly the lights went off, I sighed waited where I was, as I couldn't see anything, only moonlight was visible, knowing how clumsy I can get, I stayed there.

 Abruptly a strong pair of hands were around my waist, in a reflex I tried to hit the person with my elbow, he caught my elbow and turned myself and I could see him.

To utter shock and disgust the person was no other than Rudra, he has crossed every line.

I yelled "What the hell are you doing?", and fought him 

He quickly tugs both my wrist behind my back with his one hand and started to caress my cheeks and he looked like a creepy maniac.

I violently shook but all the attempts were not enough he was strong as a rock, his lips came close to my neck and huskily whispered: "You wanted this then why pretend, baby girl, I'll fuck you into oblivion as you wish". 

I trembled after digesting his disgusting words

"No no no I don't want this, leave me you animal," I screamed, fighting harder.

His actions became more violent and pull me closer.

He pulled my hair aggressively and made me look into his eyes and said, "Why are you resisting Myra you gave me those signals I didn't know you were such a little whore for me" I never gave any signals, what is wrong with him.

"Come on, now be a good girl and kiss me, I know you want me baby" he places my hand on his face, has he lost his mind?

Did he call me whore? I lost all my patience, for the slightest moment, I thought that he misunderstood any of my actions but now I felt so furious.

Gathering all the courage and strength, I kicked him between his legs and it worked he jerked which loosen the grip, taking the opportunity I release my hand and slapped him with all the strength I could have.

How dare he think I am slut, how could he touch me"How dare you, you touched me with your filthy hands you are such a sick bastard, you are an animal, this is how your mother raised you".

And by the look in his eyes, I knew I overboard with my words I could say hell went loose, he grabbed me by my neck and started to choke me, complete rage complete in his eyes,

 "You dare to utter a word against my mother, you dare to slap me and kick me, you waited in dark for me, now playing a victim card, such a characterless woman" he barked, his face was so close and I could feel the heat radiating from his face.

I waited for him, how could be he this delusional? he called me characterless, what made him say that?

 I started to feel dizzy, he loses the grip from my neck and pushed me so hard making tumble and I fell on the floor, pulling my hairs in painful grasp, "I had enough of your games, not recognizing me, ignoring my existence, well your countdown begins, toying with me again, I am going to ruin your life as you did mine and cage you forever in my embrace" he left

 I didn't even understand what he said, I went numb and blank and I just broke into violent sobs.

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Numb, scared, petrified, doubting my breathing also at my moment, that's how I felt, when did I give any wrong indication to him? At the moment I am revaluating my own actions, did I gave any wrong vibes? I felt sick, I doubted myself.

I could not even cry anymore, gathering and fixing myself somehow I left that place and reached home, luckily it was late, everyone at home was asleep, I could not face any of them in this condition of mine.

I could never burden my family with this.

Quickly I barged into the bathroom getting rid of every piece of clothing, standing in the shower scrubbing of his presence and scent from my body, I rubbed and scrubbed my body until my skin started to ache. 

I had no energy to think, understand or perceive what and why this happened to me, I am so frozen and scared I was not even crying anymore, I climbed into my bed and slept hoping this was just a nightmare.

You little whore, come here don't resist, you wanted this, I screamed noooooo I don't want this.

Panting for air I woke up in a sweat, trembling like a leaf, I sighed knowing it is just a nightmare, I am safe and sound in my home.

 All the dreadful memories came rushing back, I sobbed and my body started to tremble thinking of him and thinking of what I going to do now about this, I can't tell this to anyone, not even my family not because they won't trust me or protect me, but I won't expose my family to this dreadful trauma, no one deserves this.

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It is already morning, and I cannot make my thoughts stop for a moment also.

 I will manage this somehow, and the first thing that came to my mind is to quit this job and never see that monster again and run away from his illusion that I am an indecent girl.

However I knew I cannot do anything so abruptly there would be so many doubts from my family, Shibani, Abhimanyu, and boss, and for no reason, if I don't go to the office my family will surely doubt something is wrong and I would have no reason, gathering myself I started to prepare myself for office.

I will face my fears and overcome everything.

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Entering the office, Shibani came rushing to me and hugged me, and said "Congratulations because of you and Rudra Sir we got the deal and there is the celebration after office at Regis hotel", she squealed in excitement like a small girl.

Hearing that place name gave me chills and I zoned out for a moment.

She jerked my hand "Come on, What are you thinking?", Shibani asked cheerfully,

 "what deal are you talking about?", I replied, I knew the truth.

 "Oh ho modesty queen, the meeting you had with Rudra Sir and CEO of Mehta group yesterday at Regis Hotel was fantastic, Rudra Sir told you are the one because of whom we got this deal he told he had to go midway from meeting and you took charge of the meeting and you know what Rudra Sir announced salary hike for our team, congratulation darling," she said while hugging me tight, still processing her words, what trap he is setting for me?

I hear the voice of the person I dreaded the most "Oh, Yes Shibani let me also congratulate Miss Myra for this remarkable achievement", a felt his one arm on my back and patted my back twice, sparking waves of terror in my body.

 "Well done Miss Myra, CEO of Mehta group was quite impressed by the presentation", he continued I got so overwhelmed by everything happening around, I couldn't think straight. 

Blankly I replied "Thank you", I was feeling suffocated now and went ahead to my cubicle, only to get pulled by Rudra, "Where are you going? we need to cut the cake",

The cake cutting and celebration ceremony was a drag, everyone came and congratulate me for apparently nothing that actually ever happened, the celebration came to an end

And finally, I settled down trying to process what the hell is actually happening, "Hey Myra Good job", my boss commented and asked me to meet at his office.

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 "You know Myra because of you, we got this deal, our company was making loses but this sort out things for us", the boss seemed so content.

 "But sir I wanted.." he cut me in between,

"You know Mr. Gupta CEO of Mehta group was so adamant on one thing that he definitely wants you to part of this project together with Mr. Rudra till the time this deal is completed"

 "Myra," he said firmly "This is crucial for this Company and their employees as well, I have lots of expectation and faith in you and I know you would not disappoint us, I will be on leave for some days, Mr. Rudra would be in charge entirely until I resume",

 This information was too much for me to handle, I simply nodded and left the cabin.

I will either be part of the success of these happy people or part of their misery, I never had faced such a dilemma in my life ever.

*****

And now I had made my decision, why would I run away, I am not at fault, I will stay from Rudra, he trapped me in the maze.

I would definitely leave this organization but not at the moment, resigning from this company would cause so much loss to the company, people might even lose their jobs, I am not this mean and selfish, I shall resign after this project is complete.

But I knew for the fact what is to be done, I just need to complete this project and leave this place.

That's the only plan and way out I could evaluate.

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No one in the office was in the mood to work, everyone was talking about the party which I was least interested in, I just want to go home.

"Shibani, I might not attend the party tonight..." before I could complete my sentence I was cut off by Rudra 

"No Miss Myra you must be there at the Party, Mr. Gupta is too fond and impressed by your skillset, he would not be impressed if you don't attend this party", 

"Obviously Myra you have be to there", my boss said.

I sighed in defeat.

Rudra announced half-day for everyone, "Go home and get yourself ready for the party"the happy faces make me feel better.

 "Miss Myra a word with you, please come with me", Rudra announces in front of few people and I couldn't ignore

 My palm was clammy hearing this sentence, I can't be with this person alone, he scares me, seeing my reaction he smirked and said "Come on, I won't do anything yet",

 "Come", he commanded and I followed him.

I am scared to my wit but I have to play along, I know I am trapped, but I am not as weak as he thinks.