"Raj, that's not fair..." Anjali began, her voice tinged with desperation. "I never meant for it to be like this... I just wanted you to understand how important our business is... how important you are to me." She took a step closer to him, reaching out a hand as if to touch his face.

But before their fingers could meet, Raj turned away from her, shaking his head slowly. "I can't do this anymore," he said quietly. "Not like this."

The tension in the room thickened as they stood there, facing each other but not quite meeting eyes. Anjali felt a lump form in her throat, and for a moment, she was afraid that everything she had worked so hard for might slip away.

"Raj," she whispered, her voice shaking slightly, "please... don't leave me." But even as the words left her lips, she knew they were too late. Raj had already made up his mind. He turned and walked out of the office without another word.

I came here today because I'm concerned about our relationship, Raj. We are more than just business partners, we're married now and should be supporting each other through everything. You seem to have forgotten that part of the arrangement. I know you've been working hard, but it shouldn't come at the expense of our personal lives. So let's talk about this, work together on finding a balance that works for both of us.

I know it might seem strange to think about having a personal life together given our situation, but we need to remember that there is more to marriage than just business. We should be supporting each other emotionally and trying to build some sort of connection outside of work. It's not too late to start, you know? Let's find ways to spend time together and nurture our relationship, even if it's just small gestures like sharing a meal or watching a movie.

We can still make this arrangement work for both of us, Raj.

"Save it, Raj. You're no expert on how I run my life. I've built empires on my own terms, not because of some sappy romance. Don't lecture me about collapse when your own focus is lacking!" Her words dripped with disdain.

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"Fine. Guilt trips won't deter me. This isn't a fairy tale, Raj. Business is brutal. Adapt or be left behind."

"Raj," she whispered softly, "I'm sorry for being such a jerk to you earlier today. I know that your hobbies and interests aren't the same as mine, but they don't make you any less important to me or to our partnership." She paused, searching his face for some sign of acknowledgement before continuing.

"I just... I want us to be a team, okay? I need your help and support, just like you need mine.

"I'll try," Raj mumbled sleepily, still not fully awake. "But I want you to know that your hobbies aren't the only thing I care about either." He smiled faintly, closing his eyes again as he drifted back off to sleep.

Anjali looked at him for a long moment before finally letting out a shaky breath and climbing out of bed. She showered and dressed quickly, then headed downstairs to make some breakfast.

Raj's departure had been a wake-up call for Anjali. She realized that maybe she had pushed him away unintentionally by being too focused on work. But her success continued to soar, and she was happier than ever before. One evening, as she sat in her lavish penthouse office, sipping champagne and looking out over the glittering city skyline, Anjali thought about Raj. Wherever he was, she hoped he was doing well. Maybe one day they'd reconnect as two equal partners in both life and business.

A few weeks later, an email landed in Anjali's inbox. It came from Raj, informing her that he had opened an art gallery with some local artists in Shimla. He wanted her to be his partner for it. A soft smile spread across Anjali's lips, remembering how much he loved art. She agreed immediately, seeing this as an opportunity to mend their broken partnership.

Within no time, they started collaborating on the new venture.

"Ha!" Anjali laughed, shaking her head. "Very funny." She set aside her laptop and leaned back against the bed, crossing her arms beneath her breasts. "Actually," she continued with a mischievous grin, "I was thinking we could play a game or something. You know, to keep our minds sharp for business tomorrow."

Raj raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the idea. "Oh? And what kind of game did you have in mind?"

"Maybe something like... strip poker?" She suggested, raising an eyebrow suggestively. "It's always been one of my favorites." She watched him for his reaction, hoping he would be interested in playing along.

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