Page 206 of No Boss
“You believe saying my name will shorten my life.”
“I am serious.”
“I know.” His thumb moved against her cheek again. “That is why this is cute.”
Her eyes widened. “Do not call it cute.”
“It is.”
“I am being serious.”
“And I am completely in love with the woman planning an apology from a goddess because she spoke my name once.”
She shut her eyes in embarrassment.
He looked devastatingly pleased with himself. “Alright.”
Her eyes opened. “Alright what?”
“You never have to use my name again.” His forehead brushed hers. “I am not forcing you to go against what you believe.”
Relief rushed through her.
“But I have one condition.”
She blinked.
“No more Hukum.”
Now she stared.
“Nowhere,” he continued. “Privately. Publicly. In front of staff. In front of my mother. Find another word, Meera. The way you say Hukum does something I can only explain with my hands and mouth.”
Heat rose in her body. “What should I call you?”
“I don’t know. That problem belongs to you.”
She studied him for a second. “Ji?”
“What about ji?”
“I will call you ji.”
His eyes darkened. “Ji is acceptable.”
A tiny smile appeared on her face. “Yes, ji.”
He kissed her forehead. “How did you even get here tonight?”
The question startled a laugh out of her. “I asked Naina for help.”
His brows rose. “My sister helped you sneak into my office?”
“She was very enthusiastic.”
Understanding crossed his face. “Meera.” His voice carried warning now. “Be careful with Naina.”
She blinked.
