You Own My Heart ( Completed )

Recap: Sanjana agrees to be PA for Aryan and signs the offer.

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At dinner, Aryan and Sanjana sat opposite each other. She didn't utter a word to him. Aryan had hoped that after their conversation in the office, she would return to normal, but her expression told him otherwise. He sighed internally, realizing he was back at square one. Sanjana finished her dinner in silence and left for her room, not waiting for him.

Later that night, Aryan entered her room and noticed the untouched tablets on her table. Picking them up, he poured a glass of water and walked over to her.

"You need not do this. I can take care of myself, Mr. Chaitanya," Sanjana said, her voice laced with defiance.

Aryan's sharp gaze met hers. "What are you looking at? Your rules apply only in the office," she challenged.

"I know, sweetheart," he said smoothly. "Take the tablets and let me leave for my room."

She took them hesitantly, and Aryan left with a smirk playing on his lips.

The next day, Sanjana reached the office before Aryan and waited for the lift. A voice called out to her.

"Ms. Sanjana, I'm Manasi."

Sanjana turned to see a woman approaching her. "I'm the finance head, working on the 35th floor."

"Okay, nice to meet you, Ms. Manasi." Sanjanar spoke since she didn't want to be rude.

"Just call me Manasi." she said and Sanju bobed her head.

Manasi's eyes scanned her outfit. "Why are you dressed in a kurti? You're Aryan's PA. Shouldn't you be wearing formals?"

"I wasn't informed of any dress code," Sanjana replied evenly. "And you seem quite comfortable addressing sir by his name."

Manasi shrugged. "Hmm, cool, Sanjana. We're discussing this offline. You know, he can be quite moody."

Sanjana's mind echoed in agreement. Of course, I know that.

"But he's very nice to me," Manasi continued, a smug smile on her lips. "Very few have access to his floor. I'm one of them."

"Ohhh, okay," Sanjana responded, unimpressed.

Why boast to me about how good he is to you? she thought.

"Just be careful, Sanjana. He has a short temper. If you're scared, tell me. I'll help you," Manasi offered.

Sanjana gave a polite smile. "Don't worry, Manasi. I'll take care."

"Just stay a little away from him. He doesn't like girls speaking to him unnecessarily." Manasi continued only to be stopped by Sanju. 

Sanjana sighed. "Manasi, I'm here to work. His personal preferences don't concern me."

The lift arrived, and as they stepped in, Manasi said, "I reached my floor. See you then."

Sanjana reached her floor, swiped her access card, and entered. To her surprise, a cabin next to Aryan's bore her name on the door. She stepped inside, scanning the luxurious space, a plush chair, a couch, an attached restroom, and a desk with a laptop and an iPad already set up.

Curious, she pulled back the curtains, only to freeze when she saw Aryan sitting in his cabin, staring directly at her. Their rooms were separated by a glass wall with curtains. Embarrassed, she quickly drew them shut and returned to her seat.

Rascal. He planned this deliberately, she fumed internally.

Ranjith, entered her cabin with a smile. "Sanjana, is everything okay? Do you need anything else?"