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THREE

It was Zoya's first day as an employee for AAKDesigns. Zoya walked in and was greeted by some fellow colleagues; they casually introduced themselves and showed her to her work station. 'Bloody Perfect' she said to herself her work station was in direct sight of the monsters office. Zoya took a deep sigh trying to calm her nerves and sat down. As the day progressed and with the help of her colleagues Zoya began to understand what she needed to do. She hadn't seen Asad so was wondering if he was going to come in at all. It was all the better for her if he didn't, she didn't want to have to see his face. Zoya went up to get herself a glass of water as she returned to her desk she stopped slightly jumping back. Asad stood in front of her his eyes began to darken instantaneously. He looked straight into her eyes and oddly after a few seconds his expressions started to relax, he hadn't noticed before, her eyes, they were so bright, hazel in colour they were completely drawing him in. 'Mr Khan' an employ said walking up to Asad forcing him to break contact with Zoya.

As soon as Asad looked away Zoya made a quick move towards her work station before she had any further encounters. As she walked past, the scent of her perfume started to overpower his senses. His eyes followed her as she walked in the opposite direction; she was wearing knee length boots with a white summer dress, which fitted perfectly over her petite body and a beaded chain. Her long straight hair flowed beautifully with every step she took she looked so simple yet so beautiful. Asad's eyes started to light up almost sparkle at what he saw; unable to divert his attention he continued to gaze at her, how could have not noticed how beautiful this girl was. Zoya felt his eyes follow her making her feel uncomfortable 'What's with him?' she said to herself. 'Mr Khan, is it ok to go ahead with this?' the employee was still standing there talking, Asad had not heard a single word, turning around in annoyance at himself for being so side tracked, he said yes and walked off, not really knowing what he had just agreed to.

Walking into his room he threw his jacket over his desk, clenching his fist he hit the top of his chair 'idiot, what's wrong with you, have you never seen a girl before?' he said to himself. Asad sat down in frustration not really being able to understand what had just happened, he switched on his laptop as he waited for the machine to start up an image of Zoya flashed before him making him jump up 'what the hell' he shouted out. He pushed back his chair and walked towards the window which overlooked the office. His eyes started to wonder, searching, he paced alongside the window continuing to look until he stopped he saw her standing by the photocopier talking to Aman. Aman was Asad's PA and most trusted employee. Zoya was laughing at what Aman was saying; she was waving her hands around animatedly as she spoke to him. Asad, narrowed his eyes as he felt anger consume him once again. He stormed out of his room and walked up to them 'I don't pay my employees for standing around talking, don't you have work to do?' he almost shouted, Zoya's face dropped immediately and looked at him trying to understand his little outburst. 'I was just showing Zoya how to work the copier' Aman said, Asad who was still looking at Zoya turned his head to Aman 'well If you have mastered the art of copying you can get back to work' Asad's voice got louder with every word. Zoya looked at Aman and smiled as to say thank you, she looked down and walked past Asad towards her work station.

'Monster' Zoya growled under her breath. She sat down with a thump and slammed open one of the files. As she turned the page she felt a shadow in front of her she looked up to see Asad gazing down at her 'You, in my room in ten minute' and then walked off leaving a gulp of air stuck in Zoya's throat.

Zoya picked up a pen and note pad and walked up to the monsters office she got outside the door and looked up 'Ya Allah, please give me strength' she whispered to herself, she brushed back her hair with her fingers and tapped on the door she was about to enter the monsters den all alone.

Zoya walked in slowly, Asad had his back to her she stood in front of his desk waiting for him to turn around. 'Sit' he said in his usual cold voice. Zoya sat down and looked up at him, he slowly turned around and met her eyes, where his eyes were cold and hard hitting hers were soft and nervous looking. He picked up a file and pushed it in front of her I want you to work on this project,'I want these designs completed for our clients you have until tomorrow morning' Zoya lowered her eyes to look at the file and then slowly extended her hand out to reach it. She opened the file and as she looked through it her eyes began to widen 'Mr Khan...seven portfolios by tomorrow?' she said thinking how is that even possible '9.00am sharp, I want these on my desk for final approval' Zoya looked up at him and started to rise looking a little pale.

How could she complete seven portfolios by nine it was already half three 'Is there a problem Zoya, are you incapable of doing this?' he looked straight at her with his monster eyes and a slight smirk 'I mean if you can't do this this then maybe we should re think your position here' Zoya looked at him knowing exactly why he was doing this 'No, its fine you will have these by tomorrow morning' she said with full confidence she wasn't going to let him intimidate her or make her feel incompetent in any way. She picked up the file from his desk and turned to walk out without saying another word. I' know what game he is playing at, I am not going to let him win...Asad Ahmed Khan you have no idea what I am capable of doing, I'll show you.. you.. you monster' Zoya said to herself in anger and frustration walking back down.

Zoya's phone rang, it was Humera 'Hi how is your first day going' she asked with great enthusiasm 'don't ask' Zoya hissed back and started to explain what had just happened. 'Ok Zoya calm down, stressing about it isn't going to make it happen faster, just do what you have to and prove him wrong' 'I will don't you worry, after all I am Zoya Farooqui' Humera started to giggle 'That's my girl'. 'Humera, looks like I am going to be late home' Zoya sighed 'my first day at work and I am having to stay back late, I can't believe this' it's ok Zoya I'll see you when you get home'

One by one all the workers started to pack up and leave to go home. It was nearly six o clock and Zoya had only managed to get through three portfolios. By seven all the lights were out apart from hers, she hadn't realised that she was the only one left in the office. She looked up raising her hands to stretch and saw his light on she immediately threw her hands down 'oh crap, he is still here' she quickly looked through what she had done and smiled 'Yes' she said rather pleased with herself, Zoya had just completed the sixth portfolio. Zoya was becoming increasingly tired but knew she couldn't stop if she wanted to get these finished on time. 'I'm so hungry' she mumbled to herself rubbing her growling stomach. In full concentration Zoya started on the last piece of work.

All of a sudden she heard a bang which made her jump and let out a small scream as she looked up she saw Asad coming down. In the darkness there was only one light that shone upon him, he looked so lean, so toned in his suit she hadn't really paid much attention to him before she started to admire his symmetrical face his perfect jaw line his hair that didn't have a single strand out of place. Zoya continued to stare at this monster that actually looked quite human; before she knew it he was standing in front of her 'what?' he said raising his eyebrow, slightly embarrassed Zoya stood up and started to stumble over her words 'um...nothing err I was...' Asad looked on in amusement as Zoya tried to speak 'Is it really that hard to put a sentence together' Zoya looked up at him and started to go red she gave a nervous smile 'No I was just finishing off my work' 'Good, don't forget 9am sharp' he shouted as he walked off. 'Uggh what an idiot Zoya, what the hell happened to you?' she said to herself as she sat back down again.