Chapter: One
Chapter dedicated to:
"This is your last chance Aman, I need the deal signed within the next thirty minutes before I set foot in the office. If you fail this time, Consider yourself as good as fired" Arnav Singh Raizada barked into his Bluetooth the millionth time.
"I will try my best ASR, Please rest assured" Aman said in the calmest tone he could muster
"You better do." Arnav said
Arnav smirked as the beep sounded
"No one.. Can refuse the ASR" He said satisfied with himself as he drove.
A little later, He stopped his SUV as the signal turned red.
"Delhi and its signals" Arnav sighed and looked around for distracting himself.
His vision collided with a girl in a pale-white Churidhar crossing the road aimlessly. He stared at her without blinking. Her eyes were unfocused and sad, Which made him restless for some unknown reason.
"Arnav. Singh. Raizada. Focus!" Arnav chided himself tearing his gaze away from the girl. How could he drool at some random girl just so openly
Just then, The signal turned green. He started his car. The girl had by then disappeared out of the view. A little disappointed at not being able to see her for the last time, he made his way towards his office.
"ASR, The deal.." Aman started
"Don't you dare say they didn't agree" Arnav warned
"They.. Did agree, But they're asking for a meeting. Actually they want to make sure that there's nothing to lose working with.. Us." Aman said
Arnav frowned.
"What does that mean?" Arnav asked
"Pardon?"
"Do they not know AR and its reputation. Why do they need an assurance?" Arnav asked
Aman didn't reply
"Or is it that they think too much of themselves?" Arnav asked sarcastically
"I don't know. ASR" Aman said
Arnav sighed
"This.. Meeting is important?" Arnav asked
Aman nodded
"Kind of. And, It could help us to ascertain the amount of business we could extract from Yash Singhania" Aman said with the hint of a smirk
"It's certainly going to be a great experience getting to work with you. ASR" Yash Singhania shook hands with Arnav
"Certainly. I am hoping for this co-partnership to succeed Mr Singhania. Now I shall take your leave" ASR said in a stern tone leaving the premesis
"The contract reaches you soon Mr Singhania. Go through the contract carefully. As a rule, ASR doesn't like to bend in front of anyone. He has gained this position and prestige after a lot of struggle, And he'd never give up on that for anything" Aman said
Yash smiled
Saying this Aman followed his best-friend and boss out of the premises
"Now... Mathur, I would like to have a word" Arnav asked
Aman nodded slightly.
"I want you to arrange another meeting with him. By the end of this week. I don't know why, But I'm not getting good vibes from him." Arnav said
"What's making you think like that?" Aman asked
"Just a feeling. I need every minute detail about him Aman." Arnav ordered in typical ASR tone.
"Your gut has never been wrong. And that's my cue to get back to work. Don't you worry ASR." Aman said
"Don't disappoint me Aman. I'm counting on you" Arnav said thoughtfully
"Never ASR"
Arnav made his way to the empty garden of his farmhouse. Some select few days, Coming here would relieve him of all his worries. He would feel the protection of his mother over him as he strolled into her garden.
He crouched in front of a rose plant and began tending to it when he felt another presence around him. He turned swiftly searching for the intruder when his vision collided with a beautiful girl in her early twenties, Wearing a pale white Churidhar. His mind went back to the incident of the morning. WOW!! This girl.
"Destiny sure had some tricks up its sleeves!" Arnav mused
"Um.. Hello there" Her voice reached him. Oh! Her voice is so.. Beautiful
"I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to trespass. I-I really mean no harm.. I didn't know the property-" She defended herself frantically
Arnav smiled inwardly and walked up to her.
"It's okay" Arnav said
"What?" She asked unsure
"I said it's fine. It's okay." Arnav repeated
"It is." She asked innocently
Arnav smiled and nodded positively
"You like plants?" Arnav asked
"Very much. Their beauty, Their innocence.. They can be.. our best friends. They can listen to our rants when no one else is interested. They can be companion in loneliness.." She said
Arnav stared at her in awe
"I am not a great company am I?" She asked
"NO... I mean.. Of course not. I didn't mean to give you that impression. What's your name?" Arnav asked
"I-I.. My name? My name" Her voice grew sad and she whispered
"Yes... You do have a name don't you?" Arnav asked attempting to lighten the mood
"Of course... My name.. Is Khushi" She introduced
"I'm Arnav. You do have a beautiful name" Arnav said
"Thank you very much" Khushi said
"And you have a beautiful voice" Arnav said
Khushi's cheeks heated.
"I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable Khushi" Arnav said
Khushi smiled.
"I.. I should be leaving. I am.. Sorry for trespassing" Khushi said meekly
"It's alright Khushi. You can come here whenever you like." Arnav said
"Why? You don't even know me" Khushi whispered
Arnav was speechless for a minute. What should he tell her? That the way his heart had started beating from the minute she had entered the garden. It was almost as if he knew her for ages.
"Uh.. Um, This garden... This garden is my mother's, She really liked company. If you want. You can come. Agar yeh jagaah tumhaara akelapan door kar paaye.. Toh, Jab mann chaahe aa jaana (If this place helps you to forget your lonliness... You can come here whenever you like)" Arnav said genuinely
"Thanks.. Um, Will you be here too?" Khushi asked
"If you don't mind me being here" Arnav said
"Of.. Of course not. Why would I.. Mind" She stuttered in response
"Hey.. Was just messing with you." Arnav smiled gently placing his hand on hers.
Khushi smiled "Friends?" She extended her hand
"Friends" Arnav agreed taking her hand
"May I drop you somewhere Khushi?" Arnav asked
"No.. I'll.. I'll manage" Khushi said
"You sure right?" Arnav asked
"Yeah... I have my vehicle" Khushi said
Arnav smiled. He decided to agree to her. Enough of pushing her for the first day.
"Can I at least walk with you till your vehicle?" Arnav asked
Khushi nodded
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