It had been few days and Aarti continued her work. She was thinking of packing her things. She was glad to go back to her family but at the same time she was unhappy as she did not meet Veer from past so many days...

She picked up her mug of coffee, stood near the window of her room and looked at the city. City full of crime. Everyday there's some or the other news. And God knows when this city will develop crime free...

She read the newspaper twice, astoundingly she missed this news. She felt bad for missing the opportunity to meet this officer. She opened the map of the city and saw the areas where this officer had been... and most likely will be.

She thought something and left for work...

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VOC Chambers

"But Aarti, it's just not possible... how can we interview someone, who doesn't leave a clue behind him and what if he doesn't want to get covered by media"

"I understand Sanya, but I admire his bravery and I think we should appreciate his efforts by at least taking his interview...ok we will hide his face" Aarti kept the file on Sanya's desk

"Hmm... let me think about this Aarti..."

Aarti nodded and left...

She turned on her laptop and started making her report...when she heard about the sex racket news on the TV.

"What the hell" she shouted angrily... "These beasts should be hang to death"

"Very true Aarti" added Riya

"You know this gang is the most dangerous in the city, I hope someone puts an end to this" Riya watched irritably...

Aarti observed carefully at the video clip on the TV and tried to trace something.

Abhi looked at Aarti... "So when are you leaving?"

"Tonight"

"Then why you are in office, go pack your bags"

"No Abhi, I have some work to do. Once I finish this I will leave."

"Do you want me to drop you at the station?"

"No I will manage, thanks"

After a long day, Aarti left for her apartment to pick up her things. She checked the schedule... her train was on time...

She was about to leave when she thought something and left a small note on the fridge

"Call me when you have time. I am leaving for Kirti's wedding. This is my address ...And never say, don't wait for me. Cause this cannot happen, until my last breath"

She locked the door and left...her mind and heart endlessly circulated his thoughts, about his wellbeing. She knew he was doing some business, but what's his business address. She had no clue.

Train departed on time... she looked outside the window...her heart anticipated he would come once and she would have his little glimpse... she wished she could get his business address or the place where he works...

She thought something and turned on her laptop... then tried searching business directory to get his number...

She typed Veer.... She didn't knew his last name...she thought over, she loves him but never asked his full name. She tried calling him. His number was switched off.

"I am so stupid" she whispered to herself.

She never cared to ask his full name. She cursed herself for not asking him. She closed her eyes and shut her laptop.

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"Aarti you look so pretty" Kavita touched her nice curls over her shoulder...

"Thanks...even you look beautiful" Aarti responded

Aarti saw her sister beautifully dressed in the bridal attire.... She smiled and remembered her days with her sister... her fights, her love then her caring attitude...

"Hi Aarti..."

A voice from behind pulled her out of her thoughts..

"Sameer... how are you...and where's Sheetal?" she glanced around...

"She's coming. I just want to ask about my friend. How's he?"

Aarti's smile disappeared into a serious thought "I don't know...I met him only three times and even in those three times, I did not meet him properly"

She was quiet

"He's doing some business that I don't know. Not even a single minute passes without thinking about him."

Her eyes got moist...

"Aarti" Sheetal looked at Sameer... "Everything ok?"

Aarti wiped a small tear around her eye.... "Yes"

Sheetal stared at Sameer "is it important to ask a difficult question now?"

Sameer felt sorry "I just wanted to know where Veer is?"

"Fine, you go Arjun was looking for you"

Sameer excused and went to see Arjun

"Aarti" Sheetal kept her hand on her soft shoulder "don't cry for someone who doesn't care for your tears"

Aarti nodded "I am fine Sheetal... I will just be back"

Sheetal was not happy with what Veer was doing to Aarti....she thought Aarti was completely mad. And especially for someone who's least bothered about her.

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Aarti wiped the tears and washed her face... it had already been a month when she saw him last time. She was expecting him to come over to Kirti's wedding so she can introduce him to her parents...but she felt helpless.

She has to look happy, its Kirti's wedding and she shouldn't cry.

It was time for the wedding rituals...everything went all good... Vikram and Kirti were happy...after so many years of friendship, finally they got married.

Her parents were happy, all her friends were happy for the couple... Kirti is starting her new life. Aarti couldn't believe this was the same Vikram, who used to fight in college and now turned into a responsible man. Everyone knew he would prove a wonderful husband.

Also he cared for Kirti's family...He was protective towards Aarti... he looked at her and smiled... but he knew very well that Aarti's eyes were still looking for Veer.

Kirti hugged Aarti "be happy and don't worry. If he's in your destiny. You will get him" she kissed her on the forehead...

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Time passes so quickly... she thought... she did her unpacking and kept all the stuff in place... marriage is a big thing and now since Kirti got married... her Mother would eat her head every day for marriage. She checked the note. It was on the fridge as it is... so he did not come at all.

She checked the date she marked on the calendar .... It's been more than a month now. She heard no news about him. Every time she tried his number. It was not reachable...she closed her eyes and tried to sleep...

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Next Day

Sanya was happy...she looked herself hundredth time in the mirror then took the picture out of her drawer... "Come and see how much I love you..."

"I want to put your picture everywhere" she kissed the photograph again... and hugged it closer...

"I have met you in this picture, so many times...laughed with you, and cried with you...I have considered you my destiny" she whispered

She heard the knock at the door...

"Come in" she kept the picture back

"Ma'am all preparations are done. Was there anything else" Riya asked softly

Sanya smiled... she was glad, finally she is going to meet him again...

"Ma'am you look so pleased" Riya gave a broad smile...

"Yes Riya, I am...finally I will meet him after one year"

Riya was confused "Ma'am are we talking about Mr Oberoi's ..."

"Yes, you are right... I never knew before...but I did heard yesterday from Mr Oberoi...anyways I will come to the conference hall soon... did you inform the staff?"

"Not yet Ma'am, just going to"

"Fast Riya..."

Sanya smiled and adjusted her clothes and hair ....checked her lip gloss and for the first time she put on so much make up.

"Abhi, where is Aarti?" Riya looked around

"I think she hasn't come yet, why?"

"Conference meeting" Riya tried calling her mobile...

After few minutes...

The board meeting started...

Mr Oberoi seated with other board of Directors... everyone was waiting for the owner of the chambers...Sanya saw everyone sitting and quietly took a seat.

Mr Oberoi started the meeting...

"I have invited every one today for this important meeting. The owner and the chairman of this company wants to take an important step. He will be with us in a few minutes. Until then let me explain to you about the changes"

Mr Oberoi started explaining the measures when he saw Aarti entering the conference. He smiled as she softly greeted him... and continued with his topic...

Aarti glanced around...it was indeed a big conference hall...she never saw this part of the building...so the chambers look bigger from inside, she thought...

She never met the people she saw sitting around the huge table except Sanya and Mr Oberoi....

Aarti knew the meeting was regarding the new plans in the company and everyone was waiting for the owner of this company to come and give authorization on the new project. She never even heard their names...

Just after few minutes...

Riya opened the big glass door "Sir...Mr Oberoi is here"

Soon everyone's eyes fell on the handsome man who stepped in the conference hall... the owner of the VOC and several other companies under VOC....

Sanya gave a broad smile... she gazed at his hot looks...his grey suit...his handsome physique... she was about to faint... she remembered her first time when she met him at conference in Singapore... "He looks the same" she murmured

Mr Oberoi smiled.... "Everyone please welcome the owner and my Son Mr Veer Oberoi, the owner of Veer Oberoi Chambers...or VOC as you all know."

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