The washroom door swung open as the man stepped out after a shower and walked towards the bed. Droplets of water sliding down his damp hair and disappearing into the white towel wrapped loosely around his waist. He bent down near the bed and whispered softly

"Wake up baby. It's time to get ready."

'Daddy, please... five more minutes. We slept late yesterday.'  - A sleepy voice mumbled, wriggling deeper into the blanked.

'Okay, but exactly five minutes more.' - He chuckled and stood up to get ready.

he walked to the wardrobe, pulling out his clothes. As he began dressing up into his formals, scent of his aftershave mingled with the air. He gave himself a look in the mirror, wore his watch and went back to wake up the love of his life.

Time to wake up, baby. You are getting late. - he softly kissed the forehead of the sleeping figure who whined in response.

Can't I take a holiday today. I am tired. We slept late because of you daddy. - The reply came from inside the covers.

Because of me? We were late because of you. You wanted it last night - He replied and pulled the covers. He pulled the sleeping person into his embrace and kissed his cheek.

Okay fine, I love ice cream dada you know na - the little boy said wrapping his arms around his father's neck.

Yes I know baby - shubman said kissing his cheeks.

Let's get you ready now, okay. - Shubman said taking him inside the washroom.

Let me know when you are done - He said as he went out of the room.

He picked up Vivaan's uniform which was neatly hung in his closet.

Dada, I am done - A voice shouted from the washroom.

Shubman went inside and wrapped the towel around his little one. He picked him up and placed him on the bed. Shubman got him ready and combed his hair. He then kissed his cheeks.

Time to go down. - he said looking at his son.

Yes, Time for school - Shubman held his hand and went downstairs. They both had their breakfast.

Dada, Can we have ice cream like yesterday night?

No vanu, You will catch cold.

Please dadaaaa - he said standing up on the chair.

Vivaan, sit down bacha. We will have doughnut today, okay?

fine - he said and continued eating his breakfast.

After they were done, Shubman held his hand and both of them went out. Shubman picked up Vivaan and placed him on the passenger seat and then went to sit on the driving seat. Shubman fastened his and vivaan's seatbelt.

All set? -He asked.

Yes dada. Let's goooo - he replied getting excited.

Shubman smiled and on their way Vivaan kept talking about what he has planned for the day. This was like their daily habit now.

As they reached the school, Shubman stepped out of the car. He opened the gate for his 4 year old and carried his bag on his arm. As Shubman was going inside to drop Vivaan till school gate, A woman approached them.

Hello Mr gill, I am Vivaan's class teacher, Miss Soha Malhotra. - she introduced herself and Shubman formally greeted her.

Sir today we have a mother's day special celebration. I understand Vivaan's situation and even yours, Like not having a mother must be difficult for him-

She was interrupted by Shubman.

Come to the point miss Malhotra.

Sir, All the students have to be present with their mothers today, So it's better if you let Vivaan take a holiday today.

No, I am here for him. I will stay for the celebrations with my son.

Are you sure sir, there would be all mothers. Won't you be awkward.

Miss Malhotra, Don't worry about me. I said I will be here for my son. - As The teacher walked away Shubman made a call informing his late arrival.

Shubman walked inside. He went inside Vivaan's class, His son who had no idea about the celebration got excited seeing his dad and ran to hug him.

Dada - Vivaan got up from his seat and jumped on Him, Shubman caught him in his embrace and looked at his big smile due to his unexpected arrival.

Shubman put Vivaan down, Teacher entered the class.

Sir All the Kids and their mothers are in the hall, Please join them there.

Shubman nodded and picked Vivaan's bag in one hand and held his hand from the other hand.

Let's go baby - he said as they walked towards the hot.

As soon as they entered the hall. All the mothers turned towards them. Shubman ignored everyone and went with Ivan.

Vivaan selected a seat and Shubman sat next to him. A few mothers were talking about them.

Aww, Look at him. His wife might be busy but he came inplace of her

Yeah, his wife must be so lucky. He is so hot. Looks like he work outs regularly.

Yes, I wish my husband had a body like his. He is so hot - She said fanning her face.

A few mothers sat around him with their kids to seduce him.

Hello Vivaan - Simpy said.

"Hi simpy" - Vivaan replied.

"Uhm Simpy, Won't you introduce your mumma to your friend."

Simpy looked at her and then said "Okay mumma"

"Vivaan, This is my mumma." - Simpy said

"Hello auntie, I am vivaan gill."  - Vivaan greeted her.

"Hello Vivaan beta, Hello Mr gill" - she said to shubman

Shubman just simply nodded at her.

"seems like our kids are friends" - Her mom said trying to engage a conversation.

"I think so" - He replied with a straight face

"You have a very good body, your wife must be so lucky to have you" - She said ogling over shubman's figure.

"I am a single parent, But I must say your husband is very unlucky to have you." - Shubman said

Simpy's mother made a face and took her daughter from there.

After some time all the activities began, The kids were asked to draw something special for their mothers.

Vivaan had made a drawing in which an elder man was holding hand of his little kid, and he wrote my dad is my hero below the drawing. The kids were very excited to show their mothers the drawing.

Vivaan showed his drawing to his father and Shubman kissed him on his cheek.

"This is so nice, Vanu. Good job baby. "

"Thankyou dada, Can we have ice cream in night" - Vivaan replied with a little pout and Shubman chuckled.

"Okay, we can." - Shubman ruffled his hair and picked up his bag.

The teacher thanked the mothers and Shubman for giving time to this event organized by her.

Shubman And Vivaan arrived in the car and they both drove to his office.

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"This is a very important project for us, We cannot leave it."

"Don't worry Ishan, We have got this" - his secretary, also his best friend replied.

"Mayank, It won't be easy." - Ishan replied with nervousness clearly visible on his face.

The lift doors chimed open, and they stepped into the meeting hall. After a 30-minute meeting, the Hundia company faced difficulty in deciding who to assign the project to. As a result, they decided on a collaborative approach, assigning the project jointly to SA Industries and Kishan Industries.

"Both of the CEOs should discuss the project details with each other. According to the terms and conditions, you and your teams will need to collaborate and work together on this 90 days project." - Yash Hundia, The project head of Hundia industries instructed them.

"Mr. Kishan, you and your team will have to work from the SA Industries office. And Mr. Sharma, please make the necessary arrangements for them." - Yash continued.

"That sounds fair. We'll make sure to give our best effort to this collaboration. We agree to the conditions." - Ishan replied.

"Absolutely. We're on board with the plan and look forward to working together." - Abhishek said.

"Good to hear. I trust you both to make this project a success. All the best." - Yash shaked hands with both of them and left the company with a smirk on his face.

"Congratulations on getting the deal Mr Kishan" - Abhishek said with a smile.

Congratulations to you too Mr Sharma, You can call me Ishan. -Ishan replied and shook hands with Abhishek.

"I am the Ceo and this is my personal secretary Mayank markande" - Ishan continued.

"I am Abhishek Sharma, You can call me Abhishek or maybe Abhi, I am the COO of SA industries." - Abhishek replied with a goofy smile and looking specifically at mayank during the Abhi part.

"Oh, Where is the CEO?" - Ishan asked.

"Actually he could not make it because of personal reasons" - Abhishek replied to Ishan while his eyes were fixated at someone else.

That's so rude and unprofessional behaviour shown by the CEO of this company, Me and my team have to work for 90 days in the CEO's office and he did not even bothered to be here. -Ishan ranted in his mind.

You guys should come, I will show you around the office. As now you have to work here, You should be aware of the surroundings. -Abhishek offered and both of them politely accepted it.

"Abhishek, where's the washroom?" - Ishan asked him.

"It's down the hallway to the left, just past the conference room." - Abhishek replied.

"Got it, thanks. You guys go ahead, I'll join you in a while." - Ishan said and went towards the washroom.

Abhishek and Mayank went to look around the office.

So this is my cabin in my company. - Abhishek replied entering his cabin along with Mayank.

Mayank giggled a bit. "This is not your company, It is the CEO's company."

Abhishek made a face at this. "You know the name It's SA which is Shubman and Abhishek, I started the company and Shubman joined me."

Mayank was looking around Abhishek's cabin like a lost puppy while Abhishek was busy admiring him.

"This is you? "- Mayank asked pointing to a photo frame of Abhishek on his table

"Yeah, I was 5 years old." - Abhishek replied.

"You look so cute here" - Mayank said squealing a bit

"Don't I look cute now." - Abhishek asked.

"You do but you-" -Mayank realized what he just said and he stopped midway

But me what Mayank. - Abhishek asked with a smile.

"Nothing." -Mayank replied looking down.

"I think I am more of hot than cute" -Abhishek said.

"You're just delusional" - Mayank replied and laughed.

Abhishek stood behind mayank and whispered in his ears.
"You haven’t seen me yet, sweetheart. Want me to show you just how hot I am?"

Mayank's eyes widen in surprise, a hint of crimson creeping up his cheeks as he stammers.

Uh... I—well... I didn’t mean... I meant.

It's okay calm down baby. You want water? - Abhishek said while chuckling.

N- no I am good. - Mayank replied feeling shy and giddy at the endearment.

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Ishan stepped out of the washroom and was going towards the hall when he saw a little boy running around here and there.

Ishan, Ishan Come upstairs we are here - Mayank said loudly from the first floor.

Ishan looked up and the little kid come and hugged him.

Isha Mumma - The kid hugged Ishan tightly.

Yo, What the hell - Ishan was confused.

Mumma, I missed you so much.

Hello, Do I look like a woman to you? Kiddo I am not your mumma. -Ishan said pulling away from the kid, offended being called a mumma.

You are my Isha mumma - The kid said and made grabby hands towards ishan.

No I am not your mumma bacha. - Ishan replied.

The kid's eyes welled up with tears hearing that and he started crying loudly.