Chapter 1

In a dark room an alarm was buzzing non-stop. A girl's slender hands came out of the blanket and turned it off.

The girl sat on the bed and started stretching her arms and neck. This girl or rather woman was none other than Ava Shetty. One of the top 10 billionaires of the country. At the age of 18 she took over her family business because of the tragic death of her family in an accident. Now she is 22 years old and still trying to survive in the absence of her family.

She made her bed and freshened up . She wore a grey top and ripped jeans. She doesn't like to wear professional suffocating clothes. She has always been like that . Does what she wants! no questions asked.

Ava's Pov :-

I came out of my room to the kitchen and started making breakfast. You might be thinking why I do not have any maids to do so. It's because I like to be alone most of the times. And I don't like anyone's presence at my house when I wake up.

After eating breakfast I sat on my car and told the driver to drive. I leaned back on my seat and closed my eyes. My life has been like this for the past 4 years. Wake up , go to the office, come back from the office and sleep. I have been living like a robot without talking much with others. Not because I don't want to or rather I don't have anyone to talk to. For the past  4 years life has been full of betrayals. Relatives, friends , I have seen it all. Fake ones, genuine ones all of it.

"Mam We are here." The driver's words broke me out of my trance. I mumbled him a quiet 'Thank you' and started getting into the building.

THE SHETTY 'S

That's the company that my family has left me to look after. I have made my blood and sweats one to make it reach the position which It is today.

Going through the people of the building I saw everyone greeting me.

I went to my office room and sat there calmly for a while when I heard a knock on the door. I said ' Come in' .

My personal assistant Ria came to me and started going through my schedule after greeting me.

" Ria ! Get me some information about the AK group of companies" I said of which she replied " yes mam" and left.

I have been working on this project which is very important to me. This was also one of the ideas which my dad had approved when he was alive.

We have a software company. We make apps. And the app which we are making this time is very close to me . I want this project to be successful for which I need an investment from a reputable company.

After a while my assistant knocked again and came in.

"Mam we have gathered some information about AK groups of companies" she said

"go ahead! read it out" I replied

"The CEO of AK groups is the undefeatable emperor of business. he has his companies in almost every field. He is quite formidable. At the age of 16 he started his businesses, now he is 27 with a large amount of wealth."

"He is cold, ruthless and dangerous. He has a keen eye for projects like us. So if our idea is interesting to him , he will definitely invest"she said.

"Rather interesting I see." I mumbled

"Well what's the name of this legend?" I asked feeling a sudden interest on this guy.

"Aditya...Aditya Roy Kapoor"

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It's been three days since my assistant sent an email to the CEO of AK. I most definitely want his investment which will help us a lot in our project. I am currently working in my office. I heard a quiet knock and said 'come in'

Ria entered and said "Mam, we have got a reply from the AK company.. They said that they have fixed a date for the meeting . "

"On what day? " I asked looking up from my laptop.

"5th September.. We can't actually change the date. I requested again if they could try to change the date but they said that the CEO's schedule is packed and they don't have much free time" She said fiddling with her fingers. I know why she is nervous .

'5TH SEPTEMBER' That's the day when my whole family died right in front of me and i could not do anything.  And on that particular day I most likely stay alone.. Away from everyone ..

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

Finally sighing I opened my eyes and said "It's okay. We will have our meeting on that day. You may leave"

  After nodding her head she left.

I was about to resume my work when I got a call on my personal phone.

No one particularly calls me on my phone. If someone is calling me on my personal phone then it must be from my Two best friends who were with me during my most pathetic times...  Sia and  Annie.

It was a call from Sia.

I smiled at myself and picked up her call.

"Avsssss" I heard her yelling on the phone and chuckled.

"Hey  Si? How are you and how is your trip with your fav one?" I asked about raising my eyebrows.

"I'm thrilled and of course the trip is going really well. I mean Steve took me to so many beautiful places..

I think I have fallen in love with him Avss. He is just so sweet, caring and what not! I just couldn't stop myself from falling for his sweet gestures and almost everything he does"

I smiled feeling happy for my best friend ..She has suffered quite a lot in her past. 

"I'm truly glad for you Si. .. I knew he was right for you after all"

"Yea you are right! Okay enough about me tell me, Are you still working like a robot?" She asked and I can almost imagine her questioning gaze.

" n..no" I replied slightly stuttering.

"Come on Avss .. don't lie to me . I know you are still working your as* off . Bro ! Go out and have some fun  will ya? You can't always be alone just like this. Why don't you go on a blind date?? You are young Avss and you can't really waste all your time working!"

"I know what you're saying Si. But I don't want to. I'm all good with you and Aana by my side. And I most definitely don't need any guy. I don't think there is any guy who is pure hearted and will love the 'real' me."

"But Avss-"

"No Si. I don't want to talk about it" I said cutting her off with a finalized tone.

She sighed and said" Avss ..  believe me , I bet there is someone out there who will love you and cherish you for who you are. He will never leave you and treat you like a queen which of course  you already are!"

I laughed and didn't say anything and hung up the call.

These are just words . I don't believe that there is someone for me. Every guy  just wants one thing,  it's either my wealth or my body.

But somewhere deep inside, there was a part of me  which wanted those words to come true!