Minakshi was sad with the behaviour of Abhimanyu. Today, he was very rude towards her. He was hurting her with his words. In the meeting also he was interrupting her like she is wrong and was saying harsh words like she is not good for the position she has got here. Akhil and Lata noticed this behaviour of Abhimanyu.
"I think you are taking this position for granted Minakshi" Abhimanyu said getting up from his seat, putting his hands in his pockets as always.
Everyone present in the room got up from their seats. They noticed that their boss's mood is not good today. He was too much interfering Minakshi.
Abhimanyu left from their warning her if she will remain like this irresponsible and unfocused then she needs to pack her bag and get the hell out of here.
Everyone left the room after him. Only Lata, Akhil and Minakshi were left there.
"Come let's go and grab a got cup of coffee" Akhil said with a smile on his face.
He directed Lata to bring Minakshi with her. Minakshi was not in the mood but she went with them.
Lata and Minakshi grabbed their chairs in the cafeteria and Akhil went to place an order. He came back with three cupsof coffee in a tray.
"Did something happen between you two ?" Akhil asked Minakshi while sipping his coffee.
She remained silent looking blank at her cup she is holding.
Akhil and Lata looked at her seriously and after a minute Lata indicated Akhil to ask her again.
He coughed to get attention of Minakshi, in which he was successful. Minakshi lookedat him with raised eyebrows.
"Are you alright?" Lata asked concerned.
Minakshi nodded her head.
"I don't think so...I asked you something, you did not reply" Akhil said looking seriously at Minakshi.
"I am sorry Sir" she was not in the mood to speak more. She herself was wondering why she is so bothered.
Akhil looked at her and thought for a second. He deeply inhaled before speaking.
"Okay then, I think you said or asked something from Abhimanyu which you should not, which is very sensitive for him." Akhil said explaining Minakshi.
"By the way what did you talked about" he asked further sipping his coffee.
"I....I asked him about his mother" Minakshi said hesitating. She thought she did wrong asking him about his mother. May be he is not in good terms with her.
Hearing this Akhil and Lata became shocked. They both knew that Abhimanyu does not like talking about his mom. He become wild animal whenever anyone asks about his mother.
Especially Akhil, who is also Abhimanyu's childhood friend know what his mother did to him and why he is like this.
Abhimanyu reached home earlier than other days, after all his father is coming.
He ordered his cook to prepare his father's favourite meal for dinner.
He is going to meet his father after so many months. It's been 6 months since his father went for a business trip. They are planning to open a branch in a foreign country 'Country A'. He went to see the location, working atmosphere, demand and of course the competition in the market.
Abhimanyu is not on good terms with his mother, but his father is his best friend, his well wisher, his everything. He was always there for Abhimanyu, especially on those critical days.
DING DONG
The bell rang and Abhimanyu went to open the door. He signalled his servant to stop as he is going to open the door.
He opened the door and smiled looking at his father. He opened his arms to hug his son, which Abhimanyu did. He hugged his dad tightly showing his eagerness and excitement to meet his dad after a long time.
" Oh my god you have become so week my child" his father said worriedly.
" Come on dad. It is not like this. You are seeing me after a long time that is why you are saying this" Abhimanyu said shrugging his shoulder.
His father patted his stiff shoulder and they walked inside their home.
DING DONG
DING DONG DING DONG
It was late night when the doorbell rang.
One of the servants went to open the door. He saw Akhil standing outside leaning in the wall with the support of his hand. He kept his other hand inside his pocket, one leg behind the other leg crossed and face slight down.
He looked at the servant and said in a dark husky voice.
"Where is your boss?"
The servant knew akhil. He looked at him and smiled at his behaviour and replied
"Boss is in his room. His father is back today so they ate dinner together and went to their respective rooms."
"Alright. Just go and tell Abhimanyu I am here for something important " Akhil said smiling and sat on one of the sofa.
The servant went upwards on the first floor to call Abhimanyu. After a while Abhimanyu came in the hall where Akhil was sitting.
Abhimanyu was wearing his light blue night suit. He indicated with his hand gesture to his servant. He bowed a little and went to the kitchen. One could hear coffee mugs clinking sound coming from the kitchen.
"What is so important now?" Abhimanyu sat on the sofa opposite to Akhil.
Akhil remained silent for a second, rubbing his all four fingers with his thumb, thinking how to start.
"What happened? Tell me" Abhimanyu asked again furrowing his eyebrows.
Akhil looked at him seriously.
"Do you like Minakshi?" Akhil asked finally making Abhimanyu shocked.