3| Wedding

Started writing on 31st April 2020.

Completed on 1st May 2020.

Word count : 2248 words

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– D I V Y A –

My life— till now I was happy. I had a good job. A highly paid one. I lived on my own terms. What on Earth is happening now?

And now, he's back. I'm alright! His presence doesn't matter to me. But he's back as my boss. Boss! I wouldn't have had any problem with it but what I've done today makes me a lot more nervous than ever.

I always pulled his nose in the past and it was alright. But, if I knew that he'll be my boss, then why would have I done this? And that was not enough. I even pulled his nose today. Ohh God!!

But wait! How did he become a CEO of a big conglomerate? He was extremely poor in studies. As per what I remember, he never bragged that he had a billionaire family. We never got a hint. He never acted like the boys who were used to show off their father's money.

OMG! What's happening?

I heard a knock on the door of the toilet where I was sitting. "Who's there? Please come out fast! All the other washrooms are filled. Come out!" What? All the rooms are filled. Is every female worker on her period?

I opened the door and saw Srishti standing out. "Get aside." She pushed me, getting inside the room. What's with her? I think she was under a great pressure. We women! No one. Not even a single women is same as other one.

Each and every female has different personality. But our life is just the same. In early years we study. Then do a job and get married. And after that forget about yourself and take care of your loved ones. Everyone at last have the same ending–  death.

Leave it.

You'll have a long life Divya.

On your own terms!

I was talking to my inner self all this time. I have a habit of talking to myself. Sigh! I walked towards my cabin as it's the only room in this building where I can atleast sit quietly.

"Divya!!" I heard a female voice calling my name. Aah... Who's that? Couldn't she let me do my work peacefully for a moment. It was Maya. "Where were you? Do you know we all met our new CEO. No, he came here to meet us. I think he's good and kind, just like his father. Not at all serious. He's a chill-minded man."

What? He's still the same Ayaan who never took things to heart. Thank God! I'm saved. I'm relieved that he won't do anything with my job.

There was a knock on the door and I saw Diya stepping inside. "Hmm, what happened Diya?" I asked.

"Boss wants to see you. His mood was a bit...."

"Bit what?"

"A little angry. He wants to meet you now." She said with a frown. What? Why does he want to meet me? Is he really angry? But that was all past. Moreover, I just pulled his nose. That's it.

No, I taunted him. And, that too every year. I'm gone! "I'm going." I said to Maya and Diya and walked to his room.

And here I am. In front of CEO's room. His room. I opened the door and went in without any hesitation as I wanted to show him that I'm still the same. I have the same attitude level in myself. I can't be suppressed by him just because of the fact that he's my boss. He will still be the same loser. The one who failed in every test.

"You're here." Was the only thing he said for which I just hummed.

"Well I think as you've grown up, you have left your manners in the past. You came inside. Without knocking the door. I'm your senior now, so you should have showed some respect towards me. And you should have said– 'may I come in'." He started his good for nothing teaching. Is this man insane? Still a bastard. And a talkative. And a trash for mother Earth!

"Ah, sorry sir. I'll do the same from now onwards." I said in a sarcastic way. "I heard you called me, anything to do. I mean you can't even solve a single math problem. How will you be able to handle this whole company?" I was winning the match. Undoubtedly he had a defeat face.

"Hmm. You're so hardworking from the time you appeared in your mother's womb. I really have to appreciate you. I'm happy to have such an intelligent worker in my company." He said and smiled. Huh!

He was literally trying to irritating me. But I couldn't lose. I won't lose to him! And, the way he said my company, I felt like laughing. Is he trying to convey that he has achieved more than me?

"If you don't have any work for me, I'll get going." I said and excused myself. As I took a step towards the door, I felt someone grabbing my hand. It was him!

I was....

I can't explain.

I glared at him and he left my hand immediately. "Ah, actually, I just wanted to know what you were doing all these years." What? Has this man really gone mad?

How can he act so mature?

"I mean, did you make any boyfriend or you lived your life as a monk?" He said sarcastically. He wanted to make a joke of me. It's my life. I can do whatever I want.

"I was really, really happy all these years. I can't even express it in words." I exclaimed. There was no way I would let him make fun of me.

Fool!

He doesn't even know who he was talking to. "Then, I'll get going. Take care, Ayaan. Sorry, I should say boss." I faked a smile at him and walked to my room to continue my work.

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– A Y A A N –

It was my first day here, in my own company. I have to get used to this life. I was born for this!

I had left this place a long time ago. But the memories were still intact in my mind. Every single memory! How I lived peacefully! In my childhood, I came to this building with swag every weekend. No one can leave behind their past self. Not even a single soul can forget their childhood memories.

I left all my friends to study abroad. I wonder what happened with Divya? How did she live without me, without my presence? I was always present in each of her class. From nursery to class twelfth, I was always there to irritate her!

While I was busy in my thoughts, a girl stepped into my room. "Sir, you called me for the details of all the projects. They are here."

From the way she said everything, it was clear that she was nervous. But why was she nervous? Leave it. "Okay you can leave. Wait-" I added and she turned back, "Tell Divya. Your CA to come to my room." I said and she nodded before leaving the room. I just said that! I don't know why. Why would I want her to come to my room?

Okay, I just wanted to know how she was all this time. What she did? If she had any boyfriend or not?

Wait, why would I ask that? That's nothing to do with me!

In a minute or so she came inside. I was just shocked to see her. What if she heard me talking to myself? I was just... I had nothing to say. So I changed the topic and started first, "Well, I think as you've grown up, you have left your manners in the past. You came inside. Without knocking the door. I'm your senior now, so you should have showed some respect towards me. And you should have said– 'may I come in'."

"Ah, sorry sir. I'll do the same from now onwards." She said. What? She called me sir? "I heard you called me, anything to do? I mean you can't even solve a single math problem. How will you be able to handle this whole company?"

She was mocking at me! Taunting me! My handling this company has nothing to do, with me solving a math problem. I couldn't hear anyone talking bullshit about me, might it be anyone.

"Hmm. You're so hardworking from the time you appeared in your mother's womb. I really have to appreciate you. I'm happy to have such an intelligent worker in my company." I said sarcastically. That was a great punch.

Intelligent from her mother's womb!

That's the funniest thing I've ever said. I could clearly see the defeated look on her face.

She just excused herself and walked to the door. Before she could pull the door, I held her hand. But why? I think my subconscious mind directed me to do so.

She looked at me with a question, but I didn't knew what to say. So, my inner soul directed me to do what it wanted. "Ah, actually, I just wanted to know what you were doing all these years." She looked at me with a glare. Then I came to know what I've said. Early realisation!

I think my question was a bit too personal and off topic. We were never this close to share our past and our feelings. To lighten the atmosphere, I changed the topic.

"I mean, did you make any boyfriend or you lived your life as a monk?" I asked. Okay. I'm relieved! Now, this was not a heated discussion.

She replied, saying that she was always happy. She was happy when I was away. Really? This girl is really unbelievable. I'm literally out of words. She pressed her lips tightly and gave me a smile before leaving my room.

Shooing all the thoughts away  I looked forward in understanding the new and old projects of our company. I have to handle this whole company now. Most importantly, I've to prove that I'm able to do so!

A&C is a conglomerate. I have many fields to look upon. I can't sit idle on the first day. I wonder how dad took care of this company on his own!

Like this, I was busy in these works for a month. As a newbie I didn't want the board members to regret their decision of choosing me for this designation. I also came to know about different people in our company, their attitudes and their manner of completing the task.

××

"You're here? Why are you working so much?" Asked my oh-so-sweet dad.

"Dad, I don't want the board members to say that they've done a mistake by making me the CEO. Moreover, it's just the starting. I have to analyse everything. You don't need to worry about me. I'm fine."

"How can't we worry about you? You are our child. And we have full right to worry about you." Said my lovely mother.

"Okay! You both are my parents. You can do whatever you want to." I said. I was really hungry and heard a growl coming out of my stomach. I can't just talk like this! I washed my hands and ran towards the dining table. "Mom, give me food. I'm hungry."

While eating my dinner, I saw mom gesturing my dad, and dad signalling mom. What were they up to?

"What are you both doing? Is everything fine." I asked. They both were still signalling each other through their eyes. What on earth was going on? Was this a new tribal language which they are learning? "Can anyone tell me what's going on. I was going to stay, but I'm going back now."

"Okay. We're telling you. Nayan will tell you." Mom said and pointed towards dad. And then, they started on once more.

"Dad, mom said you'll tell me. Now just disclose what you're up to?"

"See beta, you're now a grown up. You have our business. Don't you think that something is missing?" Dad said. What was he saying? I didn't know what was he upto, so I nodded in negative.

"Well, I have a friend...." He started and paused. So, what should I do? Should I beat drums? Everyone has numerous friends. What's new? "You would be thinking that I have many friends. So, what's new in having another one. There is something different. I.... actually want you to get married."

What? Marriage! Who marries at the age of twenty six?

"Dad. See, I'm not interested in marriage as per now. Please leave this topic here." I said. Is dad really this free to think about my marriage?

"You don't understand what I'm trying to say. You just have to meet her."

"But dad, why don't you understand? I have no interest in these things. And also-" I was about to complete me sentence but he interrupted in between.

"See son. I'm telling you to marry her because her father is my friend. And more than that he's a major shareholder in our company. Infact we both were talking to each other about your marriage. We both are ready. You both just have to meet each other. If you think that you both are compatible then you both can marry each other."

"But-"

"See, just meet each other. You can decide later. Listen son, in business we need to have support of majority of board members. Anything can happen in future. We can't sit idle. You know what I mean to say."

"Dad  but, you want to use me for business!" I said.

"It's not that. You just meet each other. Then after that, you can decide what you both want to do. Whether it'll be a yes or no. Okay? It's tomorrow." He said.

"What? Wedding?"

"No. Your meet-up. You can call it a blind date." Shouted mom in happiness.

"I haven't agreed to marry mom. Then what's making you so happy?"

"Nothing. Atleast you're ready to go." She said.

××

Huh!

What the hell is this?

I was going on a blind date.

I'm sure my answer will be a big no.

But what if the girl is clingy? No! Just go with it Ayaan. It's only a date. I can't be scared by a girl.

Just straightforwardly say— no, I'm not ready.

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TIED TOGETHER BY LOVE 💍

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