Arjun's p.o.v.
"Dad, why do I need to stay an extra day here? I can easily take a flight just after the meeting ends. Living here an extra day doesn't make any sense. It's just a waste of time. Don't know why I need to book the flight after one day."
"Oh, come on Arjun! Since when have you become like this? Who were always fond of traveling, and adventure and he is now saying this? Listen, forget everything and enjoy the last day, and visit some places. Come on my boy don't be so boring. Work is not running away. Moreover, your assistant may wish to visit a little. You have to do your packing also."
"I don't need a whole day for packing. Moreover, I can visit later also."
"Acha tell me, why I am smelling something else? Does work only the reason....or.."
"Really Dad? I thought you are also missing me. But no. I think I should have stayed not only 1 day but at least 1 week here. Bye."
"Arrey, Arjun..."
I cut the phone. Smelling something else! Hu! It's of no use of talking to him.
I threw the phone on the bed and let my body fall on the bed also.
The whole time I was so pissed off I don't know why. I covered my face with my both palm. I was confused. No matter how many times I decide to get rid of this unknown emotion but when the time comes I always end up overreacting. I recalled the whole time how I became restless after I get to know about her being with Rahul.
Infatuation! It's just a game of infatuation. I am infatuated with her. And it's not the first time that I am infatuated with someone. Yeah, maybe I never felt this much insecure about anyone before. But she will also be out of my mind like others.
*****
Ananya's p.o.v.
I packed the Dreamcatcher which I made for him after failing to decide what to gift him. So, at last, I thought to make this. Yeah, I have bought a flowering succulent plant too. I don't know if he is going to like any of my gifts.
Finally, he is joining the office today. And I don't know why but somehow an excitement is playing within me. But also a little tensed about the gift.
I got ready in a red sleeveless kurti and white palazzo. I kept my hair loose except by tucking two hairpins on both sides of my hair so those little curls don't fall on my face.
Oh yeah, I have one more thing with me,
Rahul's blazer which I shall return to him today. After that night I didn't meet him again. We just talked on the phone. He is coming to our office today to meet him.
After I reached I greeted the receptionist and entered the lift. It was going to close but someone stopped it, Rahul.
"Why were you running? You can use the VIP one."
"Maybe but leave it. I saw you entering so thought to catch up with you."
"Last time also you entered like this."
"Yeah, I think it has become my habit to catch lift running."
"Oh, I have taken your blazer with me. Let me give it back to you."
"Oh, Anu it was not needed."
"I know you have enough but...."
"Ok, I will take it. But before that, I wanna say you something."
"We are having a little get-together tonight as Arjun has returned. Please come."
"I think I can't."
The lift rang the alarm of reaching my floor. I forwarded to get out but I was stopped. I turned to see Rahul holding my arm.
"Please come, na."
The lift opened.
"Rahul it's not possible. And please take your blazer."
As my gaze fell in front of me. It got locked with a pair of familiar eyes which is directly looking at me with a stony expression. Immediately I felt it was directly digging into my inner soul which made me a little scary. I immediately realized Rahul was still holding my hand and when I turned to him I noticed that he was also looking at him and maybe trying to understand the reason for his rage.
"Rahul!"
He released my arm immediately.
We came out of the lift.
"You have come so early today." I managed to say with a smile.
"Why? Were you expecting me to come so late that you two can gossip for sometimes more?"
What's wrong with him?
"Arrey Arjun..."
"I think I told you that this is my office. So the public display of any type of affection is strictly prohibited here. And Ms Roy instead of asking me why I have come early, you should try to come before me. I have come to the office but no one is even bothered to serve me my coffee." His voice was cold enough to make me feel uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry Sir. Your coffee will be in your coffee within 5 minutes. I mean in your cabin."
I somehow stuffed the blazer in Rahul's hand and almost ran away from his gaze.
Oh God save me today. I really don't understand this man and his mood.
Arjun's p.o.v.
I reached the office a little early today. When I entered my eyes searched for her but she hasn't arrived yet. So, I decide to make my coffee myself. I was in front of the lift when its slide opened.
My inner mind was telling me that it might be her. Yeah, I was right. But what I saw next made me standstill.
What are these two even doing in my office? Rahul is holding her hand and she is not even protesting. And top of that they are looking at each other so concentratedly that they didn't even aware of my presence.
Then Ananya told him something and turned towards me. This time both of them noticed me. She came out as he left her hand.
"You have come so early today." She uttered with a fake smile.
"Why are you expecting me to come so late that you two can gossip for sometimes more?"
I said.
"Arrey Arjun..."
"I think I told you that this is my office. So the public display of any type of affection is strictly prohibited here. And Ms Roy instead of asking me why I have come early, you should try to come before me. I have come to the office but no one is even bothered to serve me my coffee."
I tried to not burst out again and kept my voice as calm as I can.
"I'm sorry Sir. Your coffee will be in your coffee within 5 minutes."
She almost ran away.
"Ouu, that's rude," Rahul commented.
I hurried to my cabin. He followed me.
"That's the rule." I spat out.
"Is it applied for employees only or..."
"Don't come to my office again." I blurted.
"What?"
"As I said don't come here again. I don't want you to come here."
"May I know the reason?"
"Because I have no connection with you regarding my work. Neither you are an employee of this company nor do you have any partnership with this company. And outsiders are not allowed here without my permission."
"I really can't understand your type nowadays, Arjun. You are right. Who am I? I won't come again. Really, I thought seeing me after a long time you will hug me. But you... Leave it. Bye."
"I told you to not say her that I asked you to be with her in the hospital."
He stopped.
"So, this is the reason for your indifference towards me."
"Answer me what I'm asking," I asked facing the window.
"I never told her."
"Don't lie to me, Rahul. You know I hate liars."
"I was going to say her something else."
"Wow. Then Ananya must have some extra power by which she got to know. Right?"
"I was going to tell her that I went to your house that day and heard you saying that to uncle. So I went to meet her but before I could complete my car's tire punctured. And after that, I thought she had forgotten that. But I never thought that she... Has she said anything bad to you for that?" He asked with concern.
"She said nothing to me. Why would you be happy if she did."
I faced him.
"Come on yaar. Why would I be happy if that happen? But now I am happy that she said nothing."
"I think you should go."
"I never meant to hurt you, Arjun. But if I did unknowingly then I am sorry. Bye, Arjun."
He left. I was totally frustrated. I threw the pile of files on my table. No this can't go on like this. Soon I have to make a decision.
*****
Ananya's p.o.v.
I was going to his cabin. I met Rahul again on the way.
"What happened Rahul? Has he said anything?"
"No Anu."
"But your face doesn't say that."
"Leave it. It's between both of us. You shouldn't come between. And one more thing. There is no get-together going to happen tonight. So don't need to come. Bye, see you later."
"Bye. But Rahul… Rahul.."
He left without listening to me further. Oh, God. I hope they are not fighting because of me.
I slowly made my way toward his cabin with his coffee in my hand. Don't know what's going on in his mind!