He stood up from his chair and nodding at Arjun who fills Manik about the meeting. He took his blazer and wore it. He took a file and gesturing Arjun to follow him walks out of the cabin.

He was talking to Arjun when he stopped and looks at one direction and thought why was she here. He thought is he hallucinating the girl who bumped to him at the cafe.

Manik ( mind) how can she be here? Manik what is wrong with you? Why are you thinking about her.

Manik's thought was disturbed by Arjun who also stops and noticing his boss stopped walking turns around and found him staring at somewhere.

He walks to Manik and calls his name out gaining Manik's attention. Manik diverts his gaze and looks at Arjun.

Arjun : sir what happened? Where are you looking at?

Manik : nowhere! What were you saying?

Arjun looks so confused seeing his boss behaving so at strange but nevertheless shaking his head continues telling him about the meeting.

They both walked into a meeting room and looks at everyone who was present in the room. Manik eyes falls on Abhi and giving him a soft smile sits on his chair and gestures everyone to sit down.

Everyone took their seats and looks at Manik who opening his laptop started the meeting. The meeting went on whereas on the other hand Nandini sitting in canteen looks around and was feeling so bored.

She didn't know why she was sitting in canteen or why she decided to come with Abhi. She took a breath and taking her phone out messaged her friend who lives New York. Slouching her elbow on the table she looks around the canteen and could hear people talking and laughing.

What caught her attention was group of girls gossiping about their boss. She looked over a table where three to four girls were sitting around a table and talking so loudly grabbing everyone's attention.

Nandini ( mind) who the heck think or dreams about their boss like them? I wonder who their boss is?

Her thoughts were broken by a voice. She looks at the person who comes there disturbing her.

Nandini : hi! Do I know you?

Person : no! You don't know me. But can I ask you, who are you? Who allowed you inside? Outsider are not allowed in. Are related to anyone here?

Nandini looks at the girl and was to answer but someone else beats Nandini. Nandini'a eyes went to a man who starts approaching towards them. She looks back at the girl whose face paled up seeing the person.

Girl : Arjun sir, what are you doing here? Is the meeting over?

Arjun : I should be asking you the same question. This is canteen and people comes here during their break. Can I ask you the same question? What are you doing here?

Girl : sir. I'm on my break. I found this girl sitting here alone. She doesn't work here sir. I was just talking to her about how she is allowed here.

Arjun looks at the girl first then looks at Nandini who passed him a smile making him return the smile back. Arjun glanced back looking at the girl and said.

Arjun : you don't need to worry about who authorised her access in this building. You should focus on your work. I'll have a word with this young lady here. You may leave and have a lunch break.

The girl nodded her head and left leaving Arjun and Nandini alone. Nandini looks at him.

Nandini: thank for you for your help but do I know you?

Arjun : no! We don't know each other. Who are you? She was right though. I haven't seen you here around. Are you new to this work or what? I don't remember recruiting anyone new?

Nandini : I don't work here nor I am employee of this company. My brother had meeting with your boss i believe so I tagged along. I was getting bored so thought to came here and sit in canteen.

Arjun : what's your name? By any chance are you Abhimanyu Murthy's sister? Sir has meeting with him far as I know. He isn't expecting any other client till evening now.

Nandini: yes, that's right. Abhimanyu's sister. Nandini. What's your name? Do you work here?

Arjun: you got it correct. I do work here. My name is Arjun. Do you want to eat something or drink?

Nandini : no thank you! Do you know how long the meeting will last for? I didn't thought any of that before coming with Bhai. I am getting bored while sitting down.

Arjun : if you wish then I give you a tour around this place. Do you want to join me? Meeting will end within an hour.

Nandini nodded het head and stood up from her seat grabbing her phone and handbags. Arjun smiles at her before leading the way.

An hour later Manik dismissed the meeting and once everyone left he stood up walking to abhi pulling him into a warm embrace. He broke the hug and smiles.

Manik : after very long time we got to see each other abhi. How is everyone at home? All okay?

Abhi : yes! Everyone is doing great at home. Baby doll is back so my parents thrilled and happy to see her back. Mention of her, she came with me. You should meet her. Wait let call her.

Manik : I heard about her coming back to Mumbai. Mukti was mentioning it. How come she with you? If you don't mind me asking you, what does she do?

Abhi : why would I mind Manik? You are brother to me. She went for study to New York for arts design. She really loves designing and arts.

Manik looks so impressed hearing Abhi about Nandini and was really excited to meet her. His mind immediately drifted to the girl he met at the coffee shop. He wasn't able to get her out of his mind or heart. He comes out of his thoughts and looks at abhi.

Abhi : what are you thinking Manik? Where are you lost? I was calling you but you didn't answer.

Manik: I'm sorry Abhi! What were you saying?

Abhi : I was wondering about planning a lunch for everyone. I mean I have told Mukti how I really want her to meet baby doll. Will you be free on this weekends? I want you to be there too.

Manik : I don't know Abhi. I have to check my schedule. My workload is pretty busy. I can't say anything yet. I'll let you know near the time.

Abhi : give yourself a break Manik. How long will you overwork? You deserve a break too. Please try to join us. She will love to see you too.

Manik nodded his head and walks out the meeting room and starts walking down the corridor when he felt many pair of eyes on him. He didn't bother to acknowledge them and carried on walking.

Abhi : Manik. Wait up bro. At least meet my sister today. She should be around. Let me call her.

Manik stops walking and turns around looking at Abhi nodding his head. Abhi took his phone out and dials Nandini's number.

Nandini was loving the idea of tour given by Arjun. Currently they were standing on the terrace of the office. This is going to be her favourite spot if she ever comes back here. She stood there beside Arjun feeling so calm and relaxed seeing the view.

Cold breeze hitting her skins and her hair flying in the hair. Her phone rang at the same time. She took her phone out and looks at the caller id before answering it.

Nandini : hello Bhai! Is your meeting finished?

Abhi: yes baby doll! Where are you? I was going to make you meet to Mukti's brother and my friend.

Nandini : I am at the terrace of this office Bhai. I will come to you. Where exactly are you standing?

Abhi : what? How did you get there? You don't even know the way baby doll. Are you alone? Be careful.

Nandini : I'm not alone Bhai. Arjun is with me. He gave me a tour of this office. I was getting bored so he came there and offered to give a tour.

Abhi : Arjun is with you. What the heck is he going with you? He was supposed to be with Manik.

Nandini : who is Manik? Does he work here?

Abhi looks at Manik who looks so confused listening to one side conversation and more angry upon hearing Arjun's name. He sent Arjun out of meeting due to some work but giving a tour.

Manik ( mind) you're taking me very light Arjun. I'll make sure you don't get home today. I have so many works planned for you. How can you do this to me?

Manik thought of how to torture Arjun and punish making him realise his own mistakes. He looks at Abhi who ends the call and looks at him.

Manik : did I hear it right? Arjun? My Pa is giving a tour to your sister. When they are they coming?

Abhi : hey! Please don't be harsh on him. She was getting bored so he offered to give her a tour. I apologies from her side. She won't feel good if she gets to know about you punishing him without any mistake. Please I request you to leave Arjun alone.

Manik sighs and simply nodded his head and crossing his arms stood there waiting for them to return back. His phone rang breaking the silence between them. Manik took his phone out and looks qt the caller id.

Manik : excuse me. This is very important for me to answer. I'll be right back.

Abhi nodded his head and Manik excusing himself moves to other side of corridor answering the call.

Abhi smiles brightly when he heard Nandini's voice. He turns around and looks at his sister who looks so happy and smiling running towards him.

Her childish behaviour always made him happy. He was so happy to have her back in India. He really missed her. He looks at her hugging her back and kissing side of her head. His eyes landed on Arjun who looks so scared seeing Manik back facing them.

He chuckles and broke the hug looking at Nandini.

Abhi : what made you so happy baby doll? I heard someone was complaining about getting bored.

Nandini : well that's true Bhai! You heart it right. I am happy because I got the opportunity to see this beautiful office. It's so beautiful and amazing. I wonder who owns this office.

Abhi : do you remember me telling you about Mukti's brother?

Nandini : yes I do! How is related Bhai? Oh wait? Does he own this company? Can I meet him?

Abhi chuckles at her antics.

Abhi : you're correct baby doll. He owns this company. You will meet him soon too. Look over there he's is the one who owns this company.

Nandini follows Abhi gaze and looks towards Manik who was on the phone with his one hand shoved in his pocket. His aura spoke expensive.

She wasn't able to blink her away from him. There was something about him that made her feel like this. Her body shuddered up staring his back.

Her head snaps looking away from when Abhi called her. She looks at him and chucked her thoughts away.

Manik ended the call turns around only find Arjun standing right behind him. He looks so shocked and confused seeing Arjun there. He looks behind Arjun to find Abhi but he didn't find him.

Manik : where did Abhi go? He was there while ago?

Arjun : I don't know but his sister dragged him out before he could even say goodbye to you.

Manik found it to so strange but chucked his thoughts away and looks at Arjun giving him stern glare to which Arjun immediately understood and starts making up some excuses.

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