"So when my mom was expecting me , she had several complications during the pregnancy, my family members were told that only one of us that's my mom or me can be saved , my mom sacrificed her life just to give birth to me , later I was usually taunted by my Taiji that I was the one responsible for my mom's demise but when I turned eighteen my Taiji forcibly decided to fix my alliance stoping all my studies , so chachaji decided to send me and Preeti here , that's why I don't live with my family" Naina after saying this had tears in her eyes not knowing what to do Sameer got up from his place and gingerly placed his arm on her shoulder

"You are not responsible for anything Naina" he said softly

Gradually feeling her sobs subsiding Sameer to lighten the mood said

"By the way it's very fortunate that your Chachaji sent you here , otherwise how would have I met you"

"Shut up Sameer and finish off your parathas they are getting cold "

After completing their dinner both went to their respective rooms to get a good night's sleep but their thoughts kept them wide awake

One soul was fighting a war between her brain and instinct
And the other was doubting the sudden change in his own behaviour

Next morning Sameer left early leaving a note for Naina

Waking up Naina saw the note on the dining table

Naina,

I left early as I had no formal clothes and had to reach to an important meeting  today , see you later in office

Sameer

Smiling Naina kept the note in her bag and got ready for her first day at work

Reaching there she sat on her desk and arranged her things properly when a chirpy voice greeted her

"Hi you are Naina right , I am swati the desk adjacent to yours is mine "swati said

"Hi Swati , glad that I have a fun neighbour now "

"Ohkay now I have to get to work if that khadoos sees me talking he will surely give a long lecture "

"Khadoos ,who?"

"Manoj sir , seems he has some kind of grudge on me , always find a reason to scold me"

"Ohh miss Swati , I see you are back bitching about me"a loud voice startled them

"No , no Manoj sir I was not , ohkay Naina I have lots of work to do bye"swati said hurrying towards her desk

"Good morning sir"Naina said

"Good morning miss Naina , by the way don't take her seriously I am not khadoos or anything"

"Hahaha sure sir"

"By the way you are here by the translator position right ?"

"Yes sir "

"Oh that's great , hope you have a nice first day"

During the day Naina and Swati got along really well and it looked like they knew each other since ages

The first day in Maheshwari Industries passed quite cool unless it was time to go home

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