The CEO's Possession

By Jeevika Singh

 

Shreya Kashyap-  She is a 21 year old mass communication student. She loves her career line and is dedicated to it wholeheartedly. She studies in a prestigious college in Mumbai. She is very confident and sarcasm drips off her tongue. She is her daddy's little girl and the centre of her brothers existence. She has been single is all the 21 years of her existence. Though she has a vast friend circle, her best friend is Anika, who is doing the same course as her's and are in the same college.

 

Kabir Rathore- He is 25 year old CEO of his own company. He has a very powerful aura around him and he loves his family and  can do anything for them. He is a man of less words.. He has many acquaintances but one best friend Dhruv Singhania who is the CFO of Kabir's company. He avoids the topic of marriage like plaque, yet women die to be with him because of his sheer good looks and his billionaire status.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BUUK PALACE
• Release date: Dec 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201249779

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CHAPTER – 1

Shreya's POV-

Shreya get ready quickly, papa will drop you to the college. I heard mumma shout from kitchen.

5 minutes mumma, I will be right there. I shouted back.

As promised, within  5 minutes, I was downstairs and all ready. Papa, Virat bhai and Rohit bhai were all ready for office.

Riya bhabhi, Virat bhai's wife was with Maa in the kitchen and Jahanavi, their daughter had just left for school in her van. Rohit bhai was going to get married with Khyati bhabhi in about 8 days and I am very excited for the wedding.

Shreya, move you lazy person or else we all will get late. Rohit bhai mocked.

Yes bhai, now you have got opportunity to poke fun at me for the next 2 days till my scooty is back. Enjoy. I said, bidding bye to mumma and bhabhi.

I was dropped to my college where Anika was waiting for me at the main gate of the campus. It's like a tradition we follow, going to the class together. 

Shreya, Raghav sir will blast on us today. We are late. She lectured.

Leave Anika, I'm sure Saaransh has already given an excuse for both of us. I said.

She nodded and we rushed to the class.

Both of you girls can come in and sit without disturbing the lecture. No need to open your mouths to explain. Rahgav sir said as soon as he saw us on the door of the classroom.

I gave a half smirk to Anika and then looked at Saaransh who winked at me. I winked back and we took our seats.

The rest of the lecture went on without any disturbances.

After that, we made our way to canteen.

Both of you are getting me 2 burgers today. Saaransh said.

We nodded. In  the meantime the rest of our group had joined us. We were total 6 people. Anika, Saaransh, Ronit, Naman, Adya and me.

All of us were in media and journalism.

Guys, there is a dean meeting in the multi purpose hall after half an hour. Reporting is necessary. Can't bunk. Straight orders from Futara. Ronit said.

Futara is our Literature professor, Mr Fulkit Mishra.

I hate dean lectures.! Anika groaned.

As if we love them! I said. She rolled her eyes.

Quickly we moved to the MPH after our food hogging was done.

I was sitting next to Adya and Naman. Others were in a  row before us.

I am going to doze off. Let me know once the dean is here. I muttered to Adya and rest my head on her shoulder.

I swear it must not have been more than 10 seconds that I felt a sudden jerk on my neck. I looked at Adya who pointed her finger towards the door where the dean was standing.

Good morning students. He said excitedly.

We had weak comebacks.

He rushed onto the stage.

Dear Students of JSK College, we are glad to announce that our college has topped the chart rankings in India and we are the best arts college in India. Cheers! The Dean said.

We heard a couple of ' that's great'.

So to celebrate this moment, we are going to have a grand annual fair for three days in the college campus wherein you all will be getting first hand experience from various famous journalists who will be visiting here and training you. The dean continued.

So that means we don't have to do internship in the summer break of one month? Saaransh asked.

Mr Trivedi, if you want marks in internals, you will have to do the internship. The dean strictly informed. I rolled my eyes.

Yes, so as I was saying in this period of three days we will have the college beneficiaries visiting too. So for the three days, I want all of you to be at your best  behaviours and mind you, no nonsense fights on campus. He warned.

Sir, who all are doing the college arrangements? I asked.

Of course the council members. He said.

My mouth left hanging. There are just 20 council members! Out of them, 7 are we.!!

When is this event sir? A student asked.

Next week, Wednesday to Friday. Dean said.

So that means, the council members will not have to take part in the event, just organize it right? Naman asked.

Now here's where you are wrong Mr Naman. The council members will arrange and participate both. Dean said.

Not possible dean. Ayushi said.

When you took oath as council members, did you not say that you will do all expected? We were asked. 

This shut us up.

Sir, for this event preparation, we need to be exempted from our classes. I said.

Fair request. Granted. The Dean said, dismissing us all.

As we were on our way to the next lecture, Adya said,

Today is Friday guys, we need to plan. Her words.

She's right. Call a meeting. Anika said.

Taking permission from our professors, we went to the corridor and started with the arrangements.

Guys, first comes the invitation card to all the school beneficiaries and reputed news channels. Rohit said. I nodded.

This is how we spent the rest of our day. The unlucky aspect of being the the council is that you have to come to college on Sunday's too if there were obligations.

I did reach there and we did the priority list works done.

Wednesday came sooner than we expected. By now, I had my scooty with me too.

Riya bhabhi, I am leaving for college, please inform mumma. She must be in the temple. I shouted and ran out.

Drive safe. I heard her say.

I reached in about half an hour. All the decorations had been done, stalls were set up, the cameras and mics were checked. In short, everything was bang on.

Guess who is coming??? Anika ran towards me excitedly.

Who?? I asked, confused.

Vaibhav Singhania.  The Editor In Chief on ABC Channel. She shrieked.

He has been Anika's role model since the very beginning and man, he is simply best in the business.

Oh My God!! I shouted too.

Now let's double check things and then we are all set. Saaransh said, coming towards us.

We nodded and walked together. Everything was alright and the show was ready to begin. The people and guests had started arriving and the Dean was out of his cabin, ready for the welcome words.

Suddenly, we heard a commotion.

What the hell is happening at the main gate? Ayushi asked.

Let's go and check. I said and we walked there.

Excuse me? Why have you all crowded here? I questioned. They all were junior girls.

The Kabir Rathore is coming here! On of the fake queen bee yelled.

Hold down your horses and disperse. This is no way to behave. Anika said.

The girls sighed and walked in.

Who is this Kabir Rathore now? I asked.

You don't know Kabir Rathore? Naman asked.

Nope. I said.

Are you sure about mass communication? You are so damn unaware! He yelled.

Rathore is the CEO of Rathore Enterprise Holdings. The best in the business. He continued dramatically.

I just shrugged my shoulders and went in. 

Little did I know that this name will be bringing all sorts of storms and happiness in my life with his arrival today in the college.

CHAPTER – 2

Shreya's POV-

It was almost 4 in the afternoon and we had come back from lunch and the fest was again on full fledged mode. The chief guest, Mr Kabir Rathore was scheduled to arrive at 5 and we all were supposed to receive him.

Shreya, why the hell are you zoned out again? I heard Saraansh snap his fingers at me.

I am not zoned out. I defended.

Sure, you don't even know where you are going. He said.  

I checked my location. I was going towards the corridor in the opposite side.

Yeah, whatever. I muttered.

Where is Anika? He asked.

She is in the PR Department. I informed him.

He nodded.

When are we going to be free? I questioned.

Not before 9 today. He said.

This is ridiculous! I want to go home. It is Rohit bhai's sangeet, tomorrow in the evening. I need to prepare. I whined.

I know that. Aunty had called mom yesterday. He said.

I will not come tomorrow? I said.

Not an option. The Dean will kill us all. We are the council members. It is mandatory. He said.

This is not done! I sang.

What? I heard Anika. She had walked towards us.

Man, Rohit bhai's sangeet! I exclaimed.

Listen, don't worry. We will get out of the college before sangeet begins. I promise. She said.

But how? I asked.

You'll see that tomorrow. For now, let's get back to our locations. She said.

I rolled my eyes and we went back to our respective locations.

We were busy for about 40 good minutes when we were disturbed by the dean.

All the members of the council are to report to the main entrance in about 10 minutes. He said and walked away.

Let's go or else he will make our ears bleed with his long lectures. Naman said, walking towards me. We both were in the reporting section.

I know right! Let's go. I said and we walked together.

We saw a Mercedes something car stop from which two men got out. 

Welcome Mr Rathore and Mr Singhania. The dean said and I was pushed forward by someone.

Shit, I had the flowers.

Welcome sir. I said and offered flowers to him.

That arrogant, jerk, stupid, idiot, toad faced.....okay sorry, greek god hunk of a man did not even glance a look at us. Just took flowers from my hand, and went ahead.

Once he was out of sight, Adya exclaimed,

What an A class jerk. Absolutely no manners!

I completely agree.I don't know what these stupid rich people think of themselves. They walk like they own the world.!! I exclaimed.

Forget it and let's go back. We will not probably come across them ever again. Anika said, being the sensible one.

And we all went inside. It was not long when  I were summoned to the dean's cabin.

Now what does he want. Can't he leave us alone! I exclaimed to myself. As I reached the dean's cabin, I saw Adya walking towards me.

You too. We both said together.

You knock the door. I said.

No you do it. She said.

You. I said.

Nope. You. She replied back.

Not happening. You will do it. I said.

Ms Kashyap and Ms Rathi, you both don't have to knock. Come in. I heard the dean speak from inside.

Were we this loud? Adya asked.

I was about to answer but could not complete.

Both of you, inside. NOW. He barked.

I opened the door and we both walked inside.

The dean was on his chair and the visitors chairs were occupied by the guests. Coming to notice the rude man from earlier, he had pitch black hair, muscular yet lean body, perfectly chiselled jawline and deep chocolate brown eyes. The hypnotic ones.

Shreya, I want you and Adya to give a tour of our campus to Mr Rathore and Mr Singhania. The dean said.

And now we are the chauffeurs of the school. Adya whispered to me. I somehow controlled my giggle.

Is there a problem ladies? He asked, giving us THE LOOK. The one which says, ' DON'T YOU DARE DEFY ME.'

Absolutely........not sir. I said.

Please gentlemen. Adya said.

After you. I replied and winked at Adya.

We showed them the campus. It was so damn awkward. Adya had already started talking to Mr Singhania but Mr Rathore had still not uttered a single word. It was sort of intimidating.

This is it sir. I said.

Thank you. I heard a deep voice, a voice which sent shivers down my spine.

I looked towards my right where Mr Rathore was walking. He was the one who spoke up.

No issues. I said and gave him a small smile.

Shreya.. I heard someone shout from the other end of the corridor. It was Saaransh.

We all stopped in our track.

I turned around. He came towards us.

I am sorry for the interruption but you need to come with me. He said, acknowledging me.

Saaransh, have you gone mad. I will come later or else the dean will kill me. I whispered to him.

It is fucking urgent. He said, offering a little smile to the guests.

You are annoying me now. Get lost. I said and turned around.

Then you leave me with no option. He said and started dragging me by my wrist.

Saaransh, I am going to kill you. I yelled.

Shreya, stop being dramatic. Sign here and then go. He said.

You could have got this paper there itself right? But no, you had to annoy me. I said and glared at him.

Annoying you is my birthright. He said.

I quickly signed and went away.

I am so sorry for all that. I said as I joined them again.

Boyfriend? Mr Singhania asked.

Noo!! Just friends. More like siblings. I clarified and saw him smirk.

These people are so weird! Now why is he smirking!

As the tour was done, we went back to the dean's cabin. Adya and Mr Singhania were walking ahead of Mr Rathore and me.

SO you are a third year student? He asked, attempting to make a small conversation.

Yes Mr Rathore. Mass communication. I added.

I saw him nodding. After that, we went silent.

The dean was here by now.

Thank you Adya and Shreya. You both can go back to your works. I'll take it from here. He said.

Sir, Mr Shah was asking the time of dispersal. I informed him, remembering my encounter with our computer professor.

In about 2 hours. He said.

Sir but it is already 6. Adya said.

The dispersal time for you all is 9. He said.

But why sir??? I asked

Because you are the council members. He said.

I refrained myself from rolling my eyes.

We exited his cabin. We were on our way back.

This dean is so fucking annoying! Adya yelled.

I know. All he keeps saying his BECAUSE YOU ARE THE COUNCIL MEMBERS. So what? That idiot needs to be taught a lesson. I said.

We need to call a group meeting for the same. She said.

We should throw water balloons at him and tie him and then blindfold him and then kick him. I said.

Now that was kinky. I heard someone say.

As I turned back, I saw the source of voice. It was Mr Dhruv Singhania who was laughing and Mr Rathore stood beside him in all his glory, smirking, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Yes, those eyes were so expressive.

Thank you so much for the campus tour ladies. Have a good night. Mr Singhania said.

We nodded.

As we walked past, I said goodbye to them, but what shocked me the most was when Mr Rathore whispered to me very slowly, in his mighty husky voice which made to feel exposed to the man.

We will meet sooner than you can imagine. These were his words before both of them stormed off to the car, leaving me weak at my knees.

CHAPTER – 3

Shreya's POV-

That man is strange! And what is stranger is that his words affect me like nothing does. The way his breath fanned at the nape of my neck left me in shivers.

I desperately want to go home. I heard Adya yell.

I feel you man. I said and we walked back.

It was around 9 that we were finally allowed to leave. I thank heavens for that.

Shreya, I am dropping you. Come. Saaransh said.

Anika and Adya? I asked.

They are going with Ronit. He said.

I nodded and sat at the back of his bike.

Saaransh, see there. Let's eat ice cream. I said.

Let's go home right now. He said.

Please na. I said. He sighed.

Fine. He said, parking the bike at the side.

Bhaiya, 2 choco bars please. He said.

We finished our ice creams and he dropped me.

Listen, get your clothes along with you for the sangeet at college only or else we will be late. I have already informed the others. I told him as he dropped me.

Okay mam. He said and drove away.

I rang the door bell.

See, her highness is back. Mumma said as she opened the door.

I rolled my eyes at her.

Kaamini, you are being too sarcastic. Let her in. She must be tired. Papa said.

I love you papa. I said and went to hug him.

Me too Shreya. Now go and freshen up. We all will have dinner. He said.

I nodded and went to my room.

I did my stuff quickly and then went to the dining hall. 

Where is Riya bhabhi? I asked.

Feeding Jahanavi. Virat bhai said.

I nodded.

By the way Shreya, you remember that we all leave for Goa tomorrow morning? The sangeet is in the evening. Mumma said casually.

All the water from my mouth came out.

Mumma! The last I remember, the ceremony was here in Mumbai and the wedding was in Udaipur. I said.

My dear daughter, did I not tell you on Sunday that the sangeet is in Goa? Mumma asked.

Freak! You did! I was not paying attention that time. I self confessed.

Papa, the dean will kill me, plus I have invited all my friends for the sangeet. I whined.

I'm not changing the sangeet venue for your dean. As for your friends, their tickets have been done too. Dad had talked to their parents Shreya. We all are business associates. Rohit bhai said.

But the dean? I asked.

I'll talk to him. You and your friends' tickets have been booked for afternoon. It's just a 45 minutes flight. Papa said.

Love you. I said and we resumed eating dinner.

After I was content, I went to Virat bhai's room where Jahanavi was watching Shin Chan and Riya bhabhi was making her eat.

Hey guyzzz! What's up?? I asked.

Shin Chan's up and mommas making me eat yuck veggies. She said.

Janu, you should eat veggies. I said.

Bua, you watch cartoon with me? She asked.

Of course yes doll. I said and sat next to her.

Shreya, don't you dare. Go to your room and pack your stuff for tomorrow right now. Riya bhabhi threatened.

I just gave her a smirk and sat down.

No! I am not packing for you. She declared.

Pretty please bhabhi, atleast help me na! I whined.

Na na na. She sang.

Virat bhai entered the room.

What is happening ladies? He asked.

Bhai, I am asking bhabhi to help me with packing my stuff. I said.

Don't ask her. Come, I will help you. He said.

NO no. Thanks for the ridiculous offer bhai. The last time you tried helping me, mom blasted both of us. Remember? I asked.

And I had to clean your cupboard. Riya bhabhi taunted, glaring at me.

I love you bhabhi. I said and went to her to hug her tightly.

Fine. Let's go. She sighed.

But now wholl watch cartooons wid meee?? No bui you pwleasee sit here wid mee. Janu sang.

Papa will sit with you princess. Virat bhai said.

She seemed fine with the idea. Traitor!!

Now let's go. Bhabhi said, dragging me along with her.

When I say that I need help with packing, I mean that I will sit on my bed and someone else will do the stuff and Riya bhabhi knew this perfectly.

Shreya, which dress do you want ti wear tomorrow? She asked.

You decide bhabhi. I don't care. Just make sure that it is not too revealing. I said.

Now the choice work also I do right? I asked.

I nodded childishly.

You are the fashion designer and stylist. Not me. I defended myself.

She rolled her eyes at me and continued packing. She was done within 30 minutes.

Wow bhabhi, you are getting a pro! I said.

I know. She said.

Now sit with me for sometime. I made her sit with me.

Shreya, do you have a boyfriend? She asked.

I widened my eyes.

Bhabhi, this boyfriend and all is not my forte. Sometimes I only don't know what to do in my life, adding an extra burden will be a mess. I said.

She nodded.

Shreya, a new addition is being made to your family. I hope that our relationship remains the same. She said.

Riya bhabhi lost her parents at a very young age and she has no relatives except for us. She tends to be a little emotional sometimes.

Bhabhi, your relationship will not change even when I get busy and get a  lover or something like that. You have always been my friend and will remain forever. I said hugging her.

She smiled.

Now off to bed. Tomorrow we have an early flight and you have college. When you leave for the airport in the afternoon then make sure that you look presentable. Khyati and her  parents will also be reaching around that time, roughly 20 minutes before your flight lands so Virat will be picking all of you together. Bhabhi gave a long lecture.

Yes master. I said and left the room.

Soon I drifted into deep slumber. 

The next morning, by the time I was up everyone had left.

I too got ready and went to the college with my suitcase.

My friends and I were directly going to the airport. Papa had talked to the dean and we had been allowed to leave.

The whole morning went uneventful and it was time to depart.

We boarded the flight and landed within 45 minutes. Virat bhai was standing there along with Khyati bhabhi's family.

We greeted each other. Virat bhai had got some 8 seater car and we were 6 people excluding Khyati bhabhi's family and Virat bhai.

Bhai, you take bhabhi and her family in the car. We will get a cab. Ronit said.

Are you sure Ronit? You all will manage? He asked.

Of course bhai. He said.

My friends are like family to my family too.

We all reached the hotel within some 20 minutes and went to our rooms to get ready. 

Shreya, let's go and see of Khyati bhabhi needs some help. Anika said.

I nodded.

We went to her rooms and knocked it along with Adya.

She opened the door. She was looking very pretty in the lehenga.

Bhabhi, you need some help? I asked.

Come in all of you. She said.

We stepped in the room.

The make up artists were sitting there.

Seems like you already have help. I said.

No Shreya, see na, they are emphasizing on heavy make up and I can't do that. She said.

Ladies, do as she says. She is the girl of the day. I said strictly. They nodded.

Within few minutes, she was all ready.

Stunning. Adya said.

You look amazing. Anika said.

Rohit bhai is so gone today. I exclaimed, earning a deep blush from bhabhi.

Girls, you should get ready too. She said.

Bhabhi, it will take us 10 minutes. I said. Anika and Adya nodded.

Still, get ready. She said sternly.

What bhabhi, you have started bossing around from now only. Was Riya bhabhi not stern enough? I asked.

She is stern enough and now she has a companion, so now you go and get ready before mom blasts you. Riya bhabhi said, entering the room and twisting my ear.

Sorry bhabhi. Leave it na....its hurting. I said and freed myself.

Then we all went started for our room.

Getting ready was an affair of not more than 15 minutes. As soon as we were done, we went to the ball room where sangeet was expected to take place. It had already begun.

So now that the sister of the groom is already here, let the sangeet commence. The host said, looking towards me.

WHAT THE HELL. THIS IS SO DAMN EMBARRASSING!!

The party was at it's peak and we were changing partners, dancing in a circle. By far I had already danced with papa, Rohit bhai, Ronit and Naman and was currently dancing with Virat bhai. The song changed and I was passed on to someone else. As I looked at those deep brown orbs and inhumanly sculpted body, I immediately recognized who it was.

I like to keep my promises Ms Kashyap. I did say that we will meet sooner than you can imagine. He whispered to me, leaving those non familiar tingles in my spine again.

I went weak in my knees and would have easily fallen down had his grip not been there on my waist. 

He smirked at my reaction, fully aware about what he was doing to me.

All I could do was, get out of his clutches and run out of the ball room.

CHAPTER – 4

Shreya's POV-

I don't know what came over me and I rushed out of the ball room and unknowingly my feet found their way back to my room.

Shit Shreya, why did you come out like this? Now what will I answer to everyone?? I muttered to myself.

As I was pacing in my room, I heard the knock.

Oh god! What will I say???

Anyway, I opened the door to see Virat bhai and Mumma standing there. 

Double Shit? CHECK.

Shreya, what happened? Why did  you come back to your room? Mumma asked.

How did you know that I was not there? I asked her.

We saw you running out of the ball room while the dance was going on. Virat bhai said.

Actually, I was feeling nauseatic so had to come here. I lied.

Mom looked at me peculiarly and I tried to fake it. Luck was with me, she believed it.

Now let's go and have dinner. Bhai said.

Bhai, I don't feel like eating. I just wish to sleep. I lied.

But Shreya, at least come out and meet the guests. This will look rude. Mumma