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"It's not always about who you deserve and who you not?

It's about earning.It's about perseverance.To break the odds.

For remember only few are gifted. But majority become.

Deserving in the name of love"

- Suzangill
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"What the hell are you doing here! When I asked you to sit inside the car! "

" Do you even know how dangerou-"

He scream at her, not caring of getting everyone's attention. Fists clenched and eyes dangerous.

To be only interrupted by her excited tone. As she looks back at him over her shoulder. Smiling. Unfazed by his anger.

" Aaron! Hurry! Come look what I found?"

She says showing him the puppy held in her arms and he curses. Running his hand through his hair, looking at the girl in disbelief.

How can she be so obvious of the dangers lingering around her?

He opens his mouth to scream. When she looked at the puppy with a beautiful smile that made his heart to thud faster.

Damn! He can't even be angry at her!

His eyes shifting between the puppy to look back at her. And he whispers under his breath.

Looking at the dirty puppy held in her hands. In irritation.

" A sloth just like her. Atleast she got a company?

Ezra's mouth wide opens in disbelief. To only lift herself up. Moving closer to him. And pointing a finger at him.

" Excuse me. What did you say?"

" How dare you call my little puppy as a sloth! And what do you even-"

She doesn't get to complete. As he holds her pointed finger in his palms. Stepping forward ,closing the gap between them.

" First , don't you ever dare to point a finger at me Ezra"

" And two."

Looking at her attire from top to bottom. He speaks in bitterness.

"Don't step closer to me when you stink of that gutter sh*t"

Ezra pulls back her hand to hug the little puppy more tightly instead. Speaking in defence.

" I was helping! Can't you see I saved the little guy here?"

Aaron looks at the little puppy who was looking back at him with those brown warm eyes , to just sigh and roll his eyes at Ezra

" It's not a guy , it's a girl. And Bravo!"

" The girl who can't save herself, saved a puppy. Isn't it fantastic?"

He speaks sarcastically, to turn around and put on his sunglasses.

Going back and sitting inside his car , he sees her following behind, bringing the puppy along.

Opening the door. She was going to place her foot in. When his voice made it to stop right there.

Still in the air.

" Stop!"

He speaks in urgency and she looks up at him.

" You are not ruining my car by sitting down wearing that now?"

" And leave the sloth. Why are you bringing it along?"

That's enough. He was acting to bossy.
Stomping her foot Ezra glares at him.

" But I am keeping it Aaron. And stop calling it a Sloth! It's puppy! And where will I leave her? Can't you see she has no family."

" We are not keeping it Ezra. It's final"

" No we are!"

" We are not! "

" We are!"

" I said no Ezra! Don't you understand? Come we will drop her at a pet adoption center."

She doesn't say anything, clenching her fists and pulling her lips in a thin line. Making him sighs.

" Ezra please! I am getting late for my meeting. Why are you being so stubbor-"

Running her hand on the Little puppy's soft fur, she ignores him. Banging his car door shut, not listening to him.

" Then bye. Go and attend your meeting"

Hugging the little puppy tightly ,she starts walking away from car. On the side of road.

And Aaron runs his fingers on his temple,staring at her back.

Sighing.

Damn ,she looked angry.

This girl will really be the end of me, Lowering his hand, he just shakes his head.

Starting the car to move it slowly along her. Lowering the window ,to shout at her.

" Get in the damn car Ezra! Stop testing my patience."

No reply. As she continues to walk.

" Ezra!!"

Ignored.

" What the fu-. I swear if you don't come and sit, I will drag you in myself Ezra!

His warning doing nothing. When he sees his pa calling him and he pick it up . To only speak in a harsh tone.

" Speak!"

He literally barks. And the women starts stuttering. Afraid of his mood.

" Sir Aaro-n. The investors we ca-lled are here and have been wai-ting for you since la-st half an hou-r. They are asking when you will be coming."

Fuc*!

He curses. This meeting is very important. Especially the guests.

It takes months and months of waiting to even talk to them. And here, they are waiting for him.

He needs to hurry up.

Looking back at the stubborn girl in defeat, he just sighs.

" Fine. Get it along. Now hurry up"

She stops to look back at him. That smile returning. Was she faking her anger before?

" Yes! I am so excited! You know I always wanted a dog! It was in my wish list but mom never allowed me to keep one."

" Awwwwie isn't she so pretty. But wait, what will I name her ?"

Almost jumping in excitement. She rushes inside the car. Starting her blabbering again.

Making a nerve is his forehead to throb. He stares at his car seats getting covered with the sludge, to only tighten his grip on the steering.

His car. Damn it will be all ruined.

Plus the stink? How can one ignore it?

Rolling his eyes at her, he just starts the car and drives towards his office. While she keeps talking to the puppy like they were childhood buddies.

" You know Bella. This rude upright man here is my husband. But he is not that bad, now that he is allowing me to keep you."

" You will have a new home now. And you don't need to worry about anything."

Seriously? He stare at her for a second. To move his head in disbelief.

This girl is declared crazy.

When suddenly she realises. They are not going home.

" Umm Aaron? Where are we going?"

She asks. And he answers dismissing her.

" Office"

" But- why don't you leave us home. What will we do there?"

" You have already wasted alot of my time Stupid girl. Now can you please just shut up for once!"

" But it will take just few minutes!"

" No Ezra"

" But Aaronnnn!!!Agggghhhh! Fine!!"

She says slumping back on the seat. Sending daggers at him.

And after that she doesn't say anything.

Giving him the much needed peace

It's not that he couldn't drop her back. It's just that he felt uneasy when she was away.

With the knowledge of someone scheming against her. He wanted to keep her with him at all times.

He wanted her safe.

But she doesn't need to know about it.

Reaching the office. He opens the door to come out. To only find her still sitting inside.

Refusing to come out.

" Ezra? Come"

He urges. To find her eyes fixed at the entrance. Her grip on her shirt material tight as she clenches it.

" You...go. I will sit here"

He looks at her like she has grown two heads.

" Ezra I have a business meeting. It may take 2 or even 3 hours. You can't just inside a car for that long"

" But my clothes...what will they think? Plus I have Bella with me "

She asks shyly looking down And he suddenly realises it. Wait Bella? Oh the puppy. She has finally named her.

" Wait here"

He orders. Banging he door shut. As she stares at his retreating back.

He actually did leave her. And she suddenly felt sad.

Looking down at Bella sadly,she runs her fingers through it's fur, finding it soothing.

A heaviness settling in her chest. Making her lean on the window, closing her eyes.

" Come"

Her body literally falls out as her door is opened. And she would have fallen out if it wasn't for the grip on her forearm that held her.

Looking up in surprise, she sees those grey eyes staring at her in irritation. Making her mind go blank.

" Wh-at? But you. I-"

She doesn't get to complete. As he removes his coat. Throwing it at her.

" Wear it. And hurry up"

He eyes looked murderous. And she didn't wanted to angry him more.

Gulping she wears the coat. Having his expensive cologne to hit her and she felt bad suddenly.

His coat must be expensive and she just ruined it.

" Sorry for the coat. I promise to clean it when we get home. It will be clean as new I am tel-"

He doesn't wait this time. Too impatient. Pulling her up from her forearm. He drags her along.

And she felt anxiety hitting her.

What will the people think? I am too dirty? Plus I must be stinking.

He will ashamed. I can't go in.

" Aaron I can't go inside. Try and understand. Please"

But he has not listening. Continuing to drag her. Opening the door, they enter.

And Ezra lowers her eyes immediately feeling conscious.

Just staring at his expensive shoes, following them as they reflect on the Italian tiles before.

When she felt it.

It was oddly silent. The usual chatter in the office missing.

And that's when she literally had a heart attack. When she dared to look up.

It was empty.

There was not even a single soul in view. Making her thudding heart relax instantly.

But why?

Where is everyone.

It's not this silent even on holidays then why today?

Staring at his stiff back in confusion, the only possible reason made her heart to thump madly again.

He did it?

For her.

No...he wouldn't. Why would he? He can't dismiss his entire staff just because she was not comfortable coming in.

But again.

He was Aaron Reed. He could do anything.

She doesn't realise when they enter a room and he leaves her arm. Making her look around at the luxurious room in confusion.

Wait. I haven't seen this room before?

Is there a guest bedroom in the office?

He doesn't wait to answer to her questions. Pointing towards a door, he just orders.

"There is a bathroom. Clean both of yours sh*t. And stay here till I come back."

" Am I clear?"

Ezra just looks at him dumbfounded. To barely nod.

And with a final nod. He sighs. Looking at her one last time to leave.

The door is shut behind. And Ezra let's out that held breath. Not able to hide that smile.

Lifting up the puppy in her arm and twirling it in excitement . She speaks rubbing their noses.

" See I told you he is not that bad"

And the little one, barks cutely in reply. As if she could understand her.

Giggling, Ezra turns towards the door he pointed at. Opening it she is in awe finding a big luxurious bathroom there.

" It's bath time Bell. Are you ready?"

She asks over excited. Filling the bath tub with water and selecting aromatic shampoos for her new friend.

Feeling really happy after a very long time.

That permanent smile on her face and blush on her cheeks.

Impossible to miss.

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Aaron's pov

" The proposal is good Mr Reed. But the actutians have to be counter checked by our estimators first"

" It's not that we don't trust you. It's just how we operate."

"It's a part of our protocols."

The representatives of SR group say.

And I just shrug. Nodding.

Looking at the man himself.
Albert Richardson.

Who has not said a word since the meeting started.
Holding true to what everyone says about him.

A man of few words. He is among those few men I admire in my life.

Starting from scratch to now one of the top business men in the world. He has made an empire.

All by himself.

I have heard a lot about him. But today it was the first time meeting him. With calm yet calculating dark orbs. White black hair and physique of a man who spends hours on himself.

He was almost a Prodigy in our business world.

Staring back at me. He just blinks in approval. A paper weight held in his hands. One leg placed on the other.

However I can't forget the look he gave me when I got late.

I left a bad first impression, and I see it still lingering in his eyes.

Despite my perfect business plan.

Damn Ezra! You stupid girl!

You and your Bella.

This proposal has to be accepted or I can't imagine what will happen. He is one of our biggest investors.

Without him, the stock will fall drastically. Our goodwill will be fuc*ed up and let's not start about profits.

Reed industries may be one of the biggest industries in the country in terms of capital. But all the capital comes from high network individuals like him.

We can't loose him.

"Coming onto the decision. We have never been disappointed by your business proposals Mr Reed . But seeing that you kept us waiting for so long."

" It can't be ignored."

" In business time is everything. Mr Richardson himself spared his to meet you. And you must be knowing, how valuable his time is."

I bite my lip. Sh*t. They are going to reject it.

I was already feeling anxious. But I am not going to beg.

It was my mistake. And at most I can just admit.

" I am sorry. For the wait. But it was something really urgent. "

" I sincerely apologise"

He was not going to change his decision. And I just sit back on my seat. Knowing what was coming.

" I am afraid. Your apology won't buy back the time. Anyways we are sorry Mr Reed but we can-"

The speakers words are interrupted by the bark of a dog and I go still.

As everyone in the meeting room starts looking around, searching for it's source.

Shit! Shit! Shit!

My worst fears come true when I see a small fluffy Bella running into the meeting room, barking.

Running inside in circles making a chaos to erupt. As people shriek getting up from their seats.

Damn! Here goes my opportunity.

Holding my forehead in my hands, I struggle to control my anger when in horror.

The little Bella.

Found the most influential person in the room to be the most interesting one.

Stopping near Mr Albert. She barks at him continuously.

And if that was not enough. The little brat lifted up her one leg to make his thousands dollar trousers as a dispenser.

" Fuc*! No!"

I scream. Moving forward on realising that she was going to pee on Me Albert's leg.

But it was too late.

He pushes back his seat. Saving himself. Rather calmly.

As the dog empties herself on my expensive carpet. Snickers and chaos surrounding.

If this was still not enough.

My heart stops right there.

When I see her running behind screaming.

" Bells! You notorious puppy! Stop right there or I swear I will not ......"

Her words die. As she realises the pair of 12 eyes on her. And she gulps looking around.Rubbing her neck in awkwardness.

" Oh Hi. Sorry."

" Did anyone of you see a small really cute pupp-"

" Oh there she is"

She says , spotting Bell. And she was going to move forward to get her.

When her eyes met my murderous ones, making her footsteps to stop. I see her face loose all its colour and I clench my fists.

You Stupid girl.

You are dead today. I swear.