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Chapter 37: INTERESTS SPIKES UP
Here Atharv`s mind which was a complete mess had occupied with lot of things that happened yesterday. He couldn't even close his eyes to sleep whole night, his mind he was trying how he would greet Arthi.
What would he talk to her and how she would react. Does she still has feelings for her like he does for him? Will she reciprocate his feelings?
For the first time in last 10 years his heart was filled with excitement and anticipation has he was eager to meet his angel. But he needs to find a way to reach her, since it has been no idea where Arthi is living.
So he decided to speak to his father and grandfather about her in order to extract any information which he would help him to reach his angel. If he didn't receive any information from them he planned to visit Dixit house today itself to meet Dixit grandpa and also to see she staying there.
Deciding all this in his mind Atharv got from his bed went to freshen up. He came to living room where his grandfather and father were enjoying their morning tea while reading newspaper.
They were complaining about the system and arguing about the politicians and what not, it`s usual every morning sight in their house. Atharv seats on the sofa and greet them…
Good morning Grandpa.
Good morning Dad.
Hearing this both father and son wished Atharv in monotone at same time, without even lifting their heads from newspaper...
Good morning.
So what`s today news and argument topic for now.
Atharv asked them with enthusiasm. Hearing this grandpa Rai just grunts in response, Vijay looks at his son with a polite smile and says…
Nothing much new in the news for the day son. We were just talking about yesterday`s party.
Hearing about the party Atharv`s interest spikes up, has he was planning to ask them about Arthi. He wanted to continue them to talk about the topic, as he wants to join them in their conversation…
So, how was the party? Sorry I left office late, my car tire got busted and I didn't have a spare one. Apparently Sanjay had taken mine last week and forgot to put it back. I will call grandpa Dixit later and also I`m planning to visit him today if it's possible.
Hmmm, its ok Atharv there is no need to explain these things to us. When you have time you can go and meet Dixit uncle.
Vijay replied to his son. At the same time Rai Grandpa folds his paper places on the table and glares at Atharv and says…
You can ask whatever you want directly, there is no need to go in circles. I know you better than anyone.
Hearing what his grandfather just said, Atharv gulps down his saliva which seemed to be stuck in his throat by this sudden question. Stammering he voices out his question in low voice…
Grandpa, how do you know I want to ask something?
Rai grandpa snorts at him and replies…
I know you so there is no to go about it in details, just ask whatever you want to ask without stammering.
I heard that Arthi has come back and grandpa Dixit announced her as chairwoman of Dixit enterprises.
Yes, my princess is back, to take what belongs to her rightfully.
Do you know where she was all these years? I mean why she had not contacted anyone of us?
Who told you she had not contacted anyone all these years. We knew where she was all these years and didn't tell to anyone as it was her wish. We were just carrying out our princess wishes.
Oh! What do you mean by us? Who else knew about her?
Us as in me, your father and Pradeep, we accidently got to meet her when we went to London 5 years back. Since them we are in contact with her and occasionally hangout when we meet.
Who do you think gave you the appointment with Star group it was her. Hope you don't disappoint us and present yourself properly on Monday for your meeting with them and give them a good presentation. If you have any more question you can ask your father, as I`m not in mood to answer.
Rai grandpa said this by getting up from his seat, has he walks towards his room. He asked a servant to get his breakfast to his room. After listening to what his grandpa just said, Atharv brain was still not able processing all the information his grandpa just told him.
He just slowly nods his head in response and he slowly raises his head and looks at his father. To confirm what he just heard was true. Seeing his son`s gazes Vijay sighs and tells him…
Don't worry about your grandpa son. He is just old and cranky and gets irritated for every single thing. Don't take to heart, we don't blame you for the company`s situation. He just wants you hold a grip on yourself and stop drinking too much.
I know that dad, but I don't know why but grandpa seems to not like me anymore and I feel he is been distant from me. I trying to control my alcohol intake. I`ve personal prepared the presentation and I`ll not disappoint you guys this time. I hope they will be impressed with it and help us with our problems.