Page 105 of Every Move You Make
She straightened and greeted Suveer Malhotra. “Hello, Mr. Malhotra. Thank you for inviting us to your home. It is lovely.”
“Janak mentioned your engagement to Akash,” Suveer said, his gaze steady and appraising. “I thought it best to see formyself whether the two of you can truly take Sehgal Media forward.”
God, this man was quite insufferable, and she hated that she had to attend this dinner just to satisfy him.
“Be nice, Grandfather,” Dheer said lightly from Suveer’s side. “Tonight isn’t about business.” His gaze shifted to Shauna, and he offered her his hand. “My siblings and I would like to welcome you into our midst. We’ve heard a lot about you.”
She shook his hand. “All good things, I hope.”
Dheer gave her a small nod, his expression easy.
“Oh, don’t listen to him,” Vir drawled from behind them. “He’ll give you the dull, boring version.”
Shauna chuckled, turning toward him.
Vir leaned in just a fraction, lowering his voice, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Stick with me tonight, and I’ll tell you everything. All the stuff Akash won’t admit out loud also.”
“Absolutely not,” Akash added.
“Absolutely yes,” Vir countered.
Vir was still as mischievous as ever. They had hung out a few times in the past before everything had changed. She’d liked him then too.
Vir stepped forward and pressed a quick kiss to her cheek. “How have you been?”
“I’m good,” she replied, smiling just as easily.
“Did you enjoy last night?” he asked rather innocently. “I’m pretty sure my friend did.”
Shauna laughed. “You haven’t changed a bit. I keep seeing your face on all the billboards, and here you are, just the same.”
“Only to the people who know me,” Vir said with a grin. “As for the billboards, what can I say? Everyone loves me.”
“Ignore him,” Amara cut in from the side. “At this point, the billboards are less about his work and more about sustaining his ego.”
She playfully shoved her brother aside to stand in front of Shauna.
“I’m Amara,” the other woman said, offering her hand and studying her carefully.
Shauna held her gaze for a brief second before reaching out and slipping her hand into Amara’s with a composed smile.
Dressed in a soft green shift dress that complemented her golden complexion, Amara carried herself with an easy grace. Her almond-shaped eyes were sharp yet warm, and her hair fell in perfectly styled waves, framing a face that was undeniably beautiful.
Something tightened in Shauna’s chest. She could see why Akash would have fallen for her all those years ago.
Akash’s grip tightened on her waist, drawing her closer against his chest. “We’ve all been friends for far too long, and they are an integral part of my life. You will meet them often.”
Vir gently tugged her away from Akash, slipping her hand through his arm.
“Leave your lover boy for a bit,” he said with a grin. “Come, let me get you a drink. We’ve opened a lovely bottle of white. Will that do? Or are you in the mood for something else?”
“Wine is good,” Shauna said, her gaze flicking back toward where she’d left Akash with Amara.
Vir cleared his throat. Her eyes flicked to his and found him watching her with a knowing glint.
“I’m glad to see the fire burns from both sides,” he said.
“What do you mean?”
