Married To Heartless Billionaire

Chapter 2 – Hard And Fast

Veer~

"f*****g s**t!" I had to start my day with cursing. But the reason behind my cursing was undeniable. A very important deal with one of the Italian client was getting out of my hand because the stupid secretary of the mine didn't bother to send out the proposal on time.

Lazy asses.

Throwing my phone away, I quickly got up from my bed ran towards the washroom to do my morning business and get ready for office. Everyone in the office will have hardest time of their lives todag, I will make sure of it. I've being enough lenient now. Specially Stella. I'll make sure she faces hell of a day.

After getting ready and having quick breakfast made by my housekeeper Cristina, I headed towards office.

I pushed the key into the ignition of my Jaguar, in no time I reached in front of V.K Enterprises. Swiftly I got out the car made my way towards the private elevator, in the way my bodyguard James joined me.

"Good morning Mr.Kohli." His voice curt and on point.

"Morning." I trailed off, "how was the holiday Mr. Dornan?"

"The usual sir" I heard him say. And elevators doors opened, I pressed the 18th floor bottom and in no time we on the floor.

"Morning sir!" Stella greeted me, I just glanced at her.

"Bring me my coffee. " I informed and entered my cabin. She must have sensed some danger and quickly replied,

"On my way sir."

I settled myself in the cabin. Getting the Romano file I concentrated on a way to persuade them. I just wanted to find out their weakness. Everyone has a weakness and that forces them to change their decision. And I just enjoy to manipulate them.

As soon as I found out about their weakness which was quicker delivery of the product which can be only possible through air drop. The company who got the deal did not have the facility. They were more into marine and road shippings. That made me smirk. I quickly called my assistant Brandon as I didn't trust with Stella and asked him to schedule an appointment as I wanted my deal back in no time.

In meanwhile I heard a weak knock on my cabin's door, "Come in!"

It was Stella as her annoying heels tapped on the hardwood floor, increasing my headache. I have to get rid on her. But, coffee first. "Sir, here it is just the way you like. " Stella spoke placing the mug on a coaster residing on my mahogany table.

"Thanks, you may go now."

"Sure." Instead leaving the hell out, she reached out to me by placing her hand on my shoulder giving it a small press, soon she slid her hands down towards my chest. I almost groaned when I remembered I had slept with her last week. She wanted it so it did, it was just for pleasure, a much needed release but now she is getting on my nerves by acting unprofessional.

If this is her way of apologizing to me for not doing her job correct, well then she is so wrong.

I slapped her hand away and told her find her way out.

I felt her breath on my ear as she whispered in her 'f**k me' voice, "are you still angry baby?"

By now I fumed, "will you shut the hell up Stella? You have already ruined the Romano project and now do me a favor, get out!" I bursted, she flinched at my tone and walked towards the glass door.

"Is there anything else?" She asked turning back once.

Oh I was waiting for her to ask that, "yeah, you are fired."

I just love to do that.

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In the afternoon I met Mr. Romano. I was hell bent on cracking this deal specially after I found out exact requirement.

"Mr. Romano!" I greeted.

"Veer, please call me Chris. No formalities." He cheered patting my arm.

Soon when we were settled at the high end restaurant, I got straight to the point. "I see you are giving the contract to the Bowman's."

"Oh I just wanted to get it done quickly. He was first one to approach with a decent offer. I accepted." He shrugged making me curse under my breath.

"I see. I hope that you aware with their work limited with only road and marine shipping?"

"Uh-ah."

I nodded.

"You are smarter to know that air drops are more fast than marine, Chris."

"Yes. What's your point?"

My eyes narrowed at him, still I tried to keep my calm composure. "Proposal cost quoted by us was much less than Bowman's and also we have the air drop facilities."

"Wait, wait price quotes by you was less? But I never got it."

"I understand but now you still have time to get the delivery on your tender on time or maybe in less time than you need if my company gets the contract." I spoke carefully.

"If that's possible, well...then...great...you got the tender Mr. Kohl. " He exclaimed and forwarded his hand for a handshake to seal the deal.

"What about the quotations?"

"You can increase it as per your liking as I want the shipping to be done within a month." I nodded.

"Sure."

And I got the tender with a huge profit margin.

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I was busy going through the paper work of upcoming project and just then my phone rang. I tensed looking at the caller name.

I breathed deeply trying to ignore the uneasiness I picked up the call. "Father."

He chuckled from the other end, "thank god you called me father, I thought you would say Mr.Kohli."

I sighed and tried to be calm but anger stared to take over. Why the hell he was calling me? "What's the reason behind calling me in middle of my work? " My voice came out a lot harsh than I intended to, guilt seeped in immediately but it was too late.

"Cool it son, I was hoping you would come to India."

Pinching the bridge of my nose, "I can't... I have a business which needs to be run."

"Veer,I need you to be here for business only." My face lifted and I was attentive towards his words.

"What business?"

"I got you a real good business deal which you won't not able to refuse." He trailed off, "besides your mother misses you." My tighten muscles relaxed at her mention.

Mother. She is the only person whom I cannot refuse. A small hmm left my mouth.

"Come here till tomorrow." He added making me calculate the work to be done. I agreed and deciding working from India for a while.

"I'll be there tomorrow afternoon."

"Indian time?"

"Yes."

"We will be waiting for you son." I tensed more at his words and hung up the call. Throwing my head back I rubbed my while rocking backrest of my chair unconsciously.

This will be the first time I will touch the Indian soil. Though its for pure business I am ready for it. I quickly Brandon my assistant to get the jet ready.

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After nine hours of flight I finally reached India. My family used to live in London but when I settled my business in here they left to their homeland. I wasn't interested to go so I stayed at London almost most of my life.

But right now I was more interested abut this new business deal father told me about.

The moment I stepped on the Indian soil a welcoming warm breeze hit my face. London is always cold, Indian weather is a nice change.

My cousin Amit had came to pick me up at the airport, "Veer, how are you man, it's been such a long time" He greeted me smiling and we hugged.

"I am good, how are you Amit?"

"Fantastic as always."

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"Oh my god my baby is here!" Mother's squeal blasted my ears when she pulled me into a bone crushing hug as soon as we reach the kohli mansion and I had just entered the grand room.

"I am well mother." I assured her and patted her back.

"What well? Have you been eating or not, you look so lean."

"I am not lean mother I am fit, and don't worry I am looking after my health. " She shook her head, but kept staring at me with eyes full of love and affection. I smiled knowingly. I missed her so much.

"Veer! Bro oh my god you look awesome." Misha, my baby sister smiled brightly and hugged me.

"Great! How are you...my little cupcake?" I asked happily as I ruffled her hair watching her glaring at me.

Nevertheless she smiled later, "ass, I missed my nickname. I am all good."

I just smiled at her and made my way towards my bedroom.

"I am so happy for you my big bro." Misha yelled at my back in happiness and clapping excitedly. It made me turn towards her.

I raised my brow, "Happy for me, why?"

"Ummm...'coz you are finally here and for the business deal as well." I nodded still something was fishy about her behavior.

"Son!" Father called me out who was standing right behind mia.

"Father." I acknowledged him nodding my head, he padded towards me hugged me patting my back.

I almost grimaced and wanted to pull away. His mere presence reminded me the reason I stayed away from India.

"Come on son I need to talk to about business." He chirped and lead me towards his study.

Once we entered I saw another man sitting there on one of the leather chair, he smiled at me standing up.

"Hello Veer." He a greeted me with a handshake.

"Hello?" I asked confusingly.

"Son this is Mr. Ranveer Mehra my dear friend, he owns one of the biggest shipping company in India. Mehran Industries." My father informed proudly.

"I see." I responded nodding at the information, "I am assuming you are the one who wants to talk about business." I stated. I sighed when the man responded affirmatively.

"So what is it?" I asked as we settled on the chairs. I flexed my arms as it seem a little tensed after all the traveling.

"As you already know about my business now, I want to tell you that I am planning to retire and I need someone to look after my company. Or should I say take over my company. I don't think anyone can do it better than you."

My eyes narrowed at his idea, "isn't there any heir for this company like your son or daughter?" I found it weird a experienced business man showing blind trust in a stranger.

"Yes I have a daughter but she is not interested in my business, she works with one of the biggest publishing house in India."

Oh.

"I want this deal to be a merger."

"I cannot live in India forever I have my own company in London." I stated coldly.

"I am aware of that, you can still live in London and transfer all the work there I you can hire the best managers for this company and you operate it from London." He suggested, but I found it fishy.

There has to be more to it. "I wanna say yes but what's the catch?"

"Isn't my son clever?" My father laughed.

"Yes, Prem he definitely is." Mr. Mehra smiled looking over my father and giving him a knowing smile.

"So what is it?" I asked again, not liking where this conversation was going.

"I want you marry my daughter and my business is yours."

I was shocked. I mean, what the f**k?

"Is this a joke?" I asked in disbelief. This was ridiculous if they were really being serious about it.

"It's not a joke son. He meant what he said, you need to get settled already."

"I will not marry any stranger. Arranged marriage is bullshit." I hissed fisting both of my palms together. This was not happening.

"Watch your language veer!" My father retorted coldly.

I snorted. "Listen I cannot marry just yet, I am really busy." I declared truthfully leaning back to the chair.

"Son this is the last thing I want you to do for me, I won't bother you after this." He said and just then I found Mr. Mehra patting my father's arm.

"Veer you also know this merger is really good deal for you and your company. When it comes to my daughter, I'm really protective of her. I'm asking you to marry her just because I faith in Prem's upbringing." I was about to snort at his 'upbringing' comment but kept my mouth shut." Think about it." Mr. Mehra added making father look at me hopeful.

Just then I heard a soft knock on the door. "Am I disturbing?" I saw my mother poking her head out of the half opened door off study room.

"No Saroj, come in." Father said.

I felt her presence beside me as she kept her hand on my shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Beta she is a really sweet girl. She will keep you happy." Her voice soft and it made me almost give in.

"I will think about it." I blurt and left the room.

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I reached kitchen and poured some water for myself in a glass and gulped it down in few sips.

Next thing I know mom entered the kitchen with a brown envelope in her hand. I tried my best not to talk about what happened earlier. She pulled out a photograph and placed it in my hand. I took a glance at it, and it was the girl's picture.

I felt nothing.

"Her name is anaira. Anaira Mehra" Mother spoke and I kept looking at the picture. I almost glared at it.

"She is daughter of Mr. Mehra. She is a really sweet girl veer. I have met her a few times." Mother added with adoration laced her voice.

Whosoever this girl was, my mother was really fond of her.

"Please veer at least meet her once and then decide."

Still I didn't give her any reaction but breathed deeply putting the picture back her hand.

"Veer do it for me beta."

I sighed.

"Okay but I will only meet her, I am not saying I am ready for marriage."

Instantly I saw my mother smile widely, "yes! I understand. You will definitely love her." She squealed and once did my cheek.

Love her, my ass!

"Can you meet her tomorrow in some coffeeshop?"

"Okay, I guess. " She nodded and kissed my cheek later before leaving happily went towards the great room to spread the news.

Fuck my f*****g life.

I groaned and took a shower later. When I was back in the grand room I saw amit sitting on the couch typing away on his iPhone. His face lifted at my presence, "hey broke, I was waiting for you. Let's go to a club what say?"

Now that will be a good distraction for me. So I agreed.

We went to a club called 'Le Meridien'. It was good but not as good as London's night life.

"Enjoy bro. Consider it as a pre bachelor's party. You will be tied up soon."

I shook my head slightly. "Not so soon buddy." I said and he chuckled. We got our drinks and took seat on those bug ass loungers. Soon he went out of the area when he got a call and music was bothering him to listen to the other person. I raised my glass gesturing him to go when he gave me a look.

A fake sob filled my ears and I heard a girl almost screaming about arranged marriages. I sighed knowing I wasn't the only one going through such problem. I sighed my attention was back to my iPhone checking out the mails which needed to be replied for the upcoming project.

I also heard the girl talking about books and wanting to get a job in London. I was impressed when she said that she could to anything for her dream.

When I was halfway finishing drafting the email a notification pinged which had me groan big time.

"I feel so lonely without you my vee vee." My fingers went towards my temple as unknowingly as I added pressure as the pain seem to increase with her message.

Oh God haven't I blocked her already?

I was about to block my ex's ass but her next message got my eyes widen, "Oh baby please come over my place and give it to me. I need your inside of me." I wasn't interested in my ex at all. But f**k jasmine had my pants tighten.

My fingers hovered over the keyboard in hesitation and her next text came, "Hard and Fast." This time I audibly groaned and just then a squeaky voice from table across me got my attention.

I lifted my face and saw the girl poking sides of the guy beside. She was the same one who blabbering earlier. I shook my head and blocked Jasmine. Taking a few sips of the whiskey I found my nerves starting to calm down.

I opened my eyes, my gaze fell on that girl again, her back was facing me but the second she turned for few moments there I couldn't belive my eyes. That was the girl from the picture.

Anaira.

Suddenly I forgot breathing and just then there was a sudden choking sensation in my throat which made me cough. My eyes went watery and I chugged down the entire water from the mineral bottle lying on the table.

Patting left side of my chest is looked over that girl and found her smiling and flirting with the guy. She pinched his cheek and later on shoved at him. That was the moment where I felt it was a mistake when I agreed to meet her.

Such a flirt.

Anger started to replace shock and my grip on the glass tighten. It meant she was talking about marrying. She didn't want to. It looked like she was interested in the guy beside her. With a thud I almost threw the glass on the table and walked inside the men's room. After freshening up and splashing some cold water on my face, I calmed down. Sighing I made my way towards the table wishing I would find amit and I leave this place already.

Just then the blasting music stopped and that made me look over the dance floor and my gaze caught her figure standing on the brightened floor. With a scowl on her face she seem lost and embarrassed. She was the only person standing there like a fool.

Unknowingly I found myself smiling when she stomped her foot and turned towards her back. And that was the time when music started and she turned back with her lips parted in surprise. Her once scowled face was now smiling and there was a glow in her as she began to sway to the music.

I went into daze when her curvaceous hips moved and she played with her long curls. This girl wasn't my type, not at all. I liked my woman to be talk, lean and f*****g sexy. But nothing about this curl screamed s*x. This one wasn't tall, she had curves and chubby cheeks on that round face. Sure, some will find that hot but not me, this woman wasn't my type.

And still I couldn't tear my gaze away. The very next moment she did something mesmerizing with her hands sliding up her hips and still having that innocent smile on her face.

My eyes widen at the thought. Innocent? Damn you mind.

I found a group of guys looking over her with 'I'm going to take her to my place tonight' look. Blood stared to boil in me as I found my way on the dance floor with my eyes stuck back again on her. Once I was a feet away, I faced her back while she swayed away lazily while moving that ass. I groaned inwardly and pinched the bridge of my nose.

Just then she turned back and suddenly she lost her balance; my reflexes kicked I found myself catching her by waist. Those eyes which I found too large for her face were closed. There was fright on her face as she was waiting for the impact. But after few seconds she stared to opened to eyelids and my breath stuck in my throat when she looked at me with her lips parted.

She tilted her round face and stared at me with those cat-like eyes as if observing me. I found that move quite slutty. Her cheeks flushed pink and she blinked couple of times. Her wasn't backing away which I expected the least from her, instead she stayed the way she was. In my arms. As if she found that comforting.

If she wants to play like this, then so be it. I started to pull her towards me. Her eyes widen as she realized my move. I wondered if she knows the deal between our parents.

I observed that she didn't apply any make on her face. Not even those false eye lashes. She probably won't need any because she had those big dark eye lashes.

Only some lip gloss was applied to her lips and I wanted to, ruin that.

So I pulled her even closer, when she tried to wiggle out, I tighten my grip on her waist. But after a few moments she pushed me and created some distance between us but my hand was still on her waist trying to hold her. But again she pushed and gave me a glare making me frown in anger.

Is she being angry now? She provoked me right...she wanted this...

That was a complete bipolar act on her part.

Then she ran away towards her table.

I smiled inwardly.

Going back to my table I found her nowhere but amit was drinking and talking on the phone animating something. Soon I found her reaching for her table and sat down with bunch people. My eyes were stuck on her as I found her lean on some other guy's shoulder this time. My lips pursed and gulped down whiskey. That guy pulled her cheek and she was smiling again.

Unknowingly I huffed at the act and got amit's attention. He smiled a little and went back on attending his call.

Then it struck me, I knew this girl's weakness. Her weakness was finding job in London. To achieve her dream. I smirked at the thought and decided. My mother wants to marry this girl, then so be it.

I couldn't wait for tomorrow.