Chapter 20

Aryan Pov:-

I entered the board room and was lost in thoughts of samaira.

I didn't realize it, until Samaira came in and was saying something.

I turned around and she was right infront of my eyes.

Woah.

My breath hitched for a moment, which she didn't notice.

She's beautiful.

Her siren-doe eyes wide in surprise, maybe shocked to see me.

Her rosy pink lips stopped in their track.

She was saying something, but I quite didn't hear it.

A sense of peace washed over me, seeing her after so many freaking years.

A smile threatened to form, but I suppressed it.

Shock and amusement evident in her square shaped face.

Hoping to start a conversation, I spoke, "Hey samaira, How have you been?" Taking a step forward, my tone casual.

She stood still, and spoke, "Why are you here?" Her voice heavy.

I felt a pang of hurt, I stopped in my tracks.

But whatever, I heard her sweet voice after so many years.

A smile crept into my lips, her sweet voice, making me go insane. Now, I'm craving to hear it more.

She is hurt, angry, surprised all are visible in her face, and I can feel it. I'm the reason behind it.

She scoffed, and spoke, "I've asked you something Mr.rathore, You didn't answer that" Her tone sharp.

Even though she's angry, She is cute as hell. Her red cheeks, I love this sight of her.

"I've come to meet you samair-" Before I could complete this sentence, she glared hard at me, Pure anger visible in her cute siren-doe eyes.

She glared at me like, she'll push me out of the room with her tiny hands.

I reculantly finished the sentence by saying, "Ms. Aggarwal" This word felt foreign in my tounge, but I couldn't help it.

"And I hope that is because of the copy right issue right?" She spoke, barely controlling her tone.

"Uhm-Yea, Ms. Aggarwal" I replied, taking another step closer to get a clear view of her cute face.

She took two steps back, she's not even meeting my gaze, but I want her to look into my eyes.

Just look into my eyes samaira. Just once.

"You've raised a copyright issue on my designs, May I know why?" Spoke samaira, not meeting my gaze yet, Her tone sharp.

"I'm sure you know that, I didn't copy anything from you nor I will do it in the future" She added.

I fell silent, I don't have any words on that topic. Now she knows, Why I raised a complaint on her designs. But still, She wants to hear it from me.

"If there's nothing else, I'm taking my leave" Saying this, she started walking towards the door.

"Ms. Aggarwal, wait a minute" I spoke, my tone desperate.

She ignored my words and still didn't stop.

"Samaira" This time my tone firm. I still have so many things to talk with her, she can't leave just like that.

She halted and turned around, "what?" She snaps. Raising a brow.

"Listen to me once" I replied, my tone desperate. I can't see her ignore me like this.

"What do you want to say? And why should I listen? Please leave from here, I don't want to hear anything right now!" She spoke, anger flashing in her words, but still she maintains it.

"I'm sorry samaira! I know, I shouldn't have done something that broke your heart years ago, Don't ignore me like this" I replied, taking steps towards her.

"I don't remember anything like that, Mr. Rathore. I guess you're talking with the wrong person" She spoke, still not meeting my gaze, her tone sharp.

I take more steps towards her, and I can see her nerves tense. She backed off. But I take more steps towards her.

To get a better view of her face, She's short compared to my height. She have long lashes, her fair skin, her cute doe eyes, her waist-length hair left open, her lavender perfume hitting my nostrils. Her everything are making go insane.

"Mr. Rathore, You're- she was about to say something but her phone buzzed, breaking the moment. I groaned internally. I thought I could spent some time with her.

Her tensed nerves eased after seeing the caller i'd.

It's kiara.

"Don't waste your time, Mr. Rathore. Have a great day, I'm off" Saying this, she almost ran towards the glass door, her disappearing figure lingered in my eyes.

I thought I could have a serious talk with her but, It seems difficult. I'm sure she won't give me a chance to talk.

A sigh escaped my lips thinking all this.

Thinking something, I picked a piece of paper and wrote something on it.

"Sir? The meeting's over?" Spoke rakesh, his brows furrowed in confusion.

"Yes, Let's go" I replied, nodding my head. While keeping the paper in my pocket.

"Sir, You're leaving? The meeting's over?" Stated Mr. Banerjee, coming towards us.

"Yeah, We're leaving. Thanks for arranging the meeting" I replied politely, offering a small smile.

"It's okay sir! There's no need to thank me. It's my job" Stated Mr. Banerjee offering a smile.

Nodding my head, I spoke, "And please hand this to Ms. Aggarwal on my behalf" Handing him a piece of paper.

After this, We both left samaira's company and headed straight to 'RR' industries. Aka my company.

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Author's Pov:-

"Yoo! A tragic thing happened!" Spoke samaira on the call with kiara, settling on her seat.

"May I know what is that?" Replied kiara on the line, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Aryan came to meet me today! And he is the one, who raised a complaint on me" Stated samaira in one breath.

"WHAT THE HELL MAN??!!" Exclaims kiara, her tone surprised.

A knock interrupts before samaira can speak.

"Yes, You can come in" Spoke samaira, dropping the phone on the table.

"Ma'am, We got to know that, The one who issued a copyright issue on our designs withdrew the complaint." Stated Mr. Banerjee, his tone professional.

"Why is that? I mean- why suddenly? He came to meet me right? If he was to withdrew the complaint, why did he meet me at the first place?" Stated samaira, her brows furrowed in confusion.

"We don't anything about that ma'am! But while leaving, Mr. Rathore asked me to give this to you" Stated Mr. Banerjee, handing a pie of paper, which is wrapped neatly.

Samaira's brows furrowed, "Thanks Mr. Banerjee, You still have anything to say?" Says samaira taking the paper from him.

"Nothing ma'am, I'm off now, call me if you need anything" Saying this Mr. Banerjee left.

"Hello? What happened? God just say something! I'm dying here!" Says kiara drawing samaira's attention.

"Sorry! Mr. Banerjee came in, I got carried away!" Spoke samaira, pressing the phone to her ear.

"What happened after Aryan came to meet you and what did he say? What did he ask to handover you? Oh god! I'm dying!" Exclaims kiara, over the call.

"Calm down, I'll explain everything" Saying this, Samaira explained every single happened. Making kiara's eyes go wide in shock.

A sigh escaped Samaira's lips, she spoke, "This many things happened in a single day. I don't know how I'll face him in the future, let alone talking" Her tone steady.

"Babe don't worry! I guess, He's just regretting his earlier actions. Just have a brief talk with him once, After that what happens, Let's leave it to destiny" Assured kiara, her tone assuring and steady.

"Whatever! It's seems difficult for me. His eyes says something, I couldn't predict and I don't even want to know it" Says samaira, twisting the paper weight.

"Okay, Don't overthink about this! And by the way, Your work's done right? Should I come to pick you up? Cause my work's done!" Replied kiara on the call.

"Yeah! I don't have anything to do right now! You can come to pick me up! I'll be waiting for you downstairs"

Stated samaira, checking her schedule.

"Okay then! I'm coming! I'll see you!" Saying this, kiara hung up the call.

Keeping the phone aside, samaira looked around, and her attention finally went towards the piece of paper laying beside the paper weight.

Picking up the paper, she thought, "What's in this paper? What does he want to say?" Her brows furrowed.

The letter:-

Just because I'm leaving now, that doesn't mean that, I'm not going to talk with you. I will soon. We will have a brief talk and that too soon.

By the way, Even though you're angry, You're cute as hell. I love that.

Let's meet soon samaira.

"What was that? I look cute? Is he for real? Let's meet soon? He wants to meet me again? Why is that?" Thought samaira to herself.

"Ugh!! I'm getting mad!" Stated samaira to herself, massaging her template.

"Whatever! I'm leaving this right now" Saying this, she grabbed her clutch and phone.

Looking at me paper she spoke, "I'm taking you with me because, I don't want anyone to see you, So quietly get in my bag" Saying this, she folded the paper and pushed into her clutch.

Her phone buzzed, indicating someone called. Pressing the phone to her ear, she spoke, "Kiara, I'm coming! Wait for me" Saying this, she directly headed towards the elevator and headed straight to kiara's car.

"Yo! Come in" Stated Kiara, opening the car's door for samaira.

Settling on the passenger seat, samaira joked, "Thanks driver, may you live a long and happy life! But you don't look like a driver! What happened you choose this job instead of doing some other jobs?" Her tone playful.

Narrowing her eyes, Kiara retorted, "I'll kick you out of here! Sit quietly" While settling on the driver seat. Her tone playful.

Both of them exchanged glances and burst into a fit of laughter.

"Yo! Now tell me? What happened after Aryan left? Did he say something?" Stated Kiara, her hands gripped on the steering, while her eyes fixed on the road.

"Hm! Yea, He left a note for me behind" Replied samaira, pulling the paper out of her clutch.

Glancing at it, Kiara spoke, "Read it out loud for me, I'm driving so, I can't read it".

Samaira fell silent for a moment, observing her silence, Kiara spoke, while narrowing her eyes "What did he write? Read it"

Clearing her throat, samaira read the whole matter out.

Kiara's eyes went wide at the last part,

"What in the earth is this? He never spoke anything like that? But now he's saying you're cute? Woah! This is really incredible!" Amusement evident in her face, while her eyes are fixed on the road.

A sigh escaped Samaira's lips, "I don't know, what's happening. Isn't he the one who rejected me? Now, he's saying things like this, which makes me go insane!" Stated samaira, her tone low.

"Don't worry babe! Nothing's gonna happen. If he comes after you again, just tell me. I'll see his end" Replied Kiara, trying enlight the heavy atmosphere enveloped around them.

A chuckle escaped from Samaira's lips, "Whatever" She says, tapping kiara's nose lightly.

A frustrated groan escapes from kiara's lips, "Ahh! Don't do that. Before I see his end! I'll see your end! Badtameez ladki" (Mannerless girl)

Stated Kiara, making a face.

Making samaira burst into laughter.

Kiara smiled and shook her head, while glancing at her.

After few minutes, They reached Aggarwal's mansion.

Getting out of the car, Samaira spoke, "Kiara, Let's go inside!" While glancing at kiara.

"Uhm-no dude, I'm going home too! Maybe maa & papa returned from their trip. I'm gonna go!" Stated Kiara, glancing at her phone.

"Oh! Okay then byeee!! Drive safely! Call me after reaching home" Stated samaira, waving her hand.

After sometime, Kiara left Aggarwal's mansion, Samaira headed inside watching her car disappearing figure.

"Samaira! You came at the right time! It's time for lunch! Go to your room and freshen up" Stated mahima, arranging the plates and forks on dining table.

"Okay maa!" Saying this, samaira marched towards her room.

After sometime, Samaira came down in her casual pajamas.

Reaching the dining area, She was meet with the sight of her whole family seated on the chairs.

Some of them are engaged in business conversations while the others are chatting about random stuff.

Samaira being amused spoke, "All are here? I mean Rajvansh and Advik bhai must be at office right? Anything special?" While settling on the empty seat beside Advik.

"Nothing special, It's just that, We are preparing ourselves for tomorrow's shopping! Cause the ladies are determined to empty the shops along with our wallets" Stated Advik with a mischievous grin.

Nalini smacked Advik head, "Shup up, Stop joking around!" Spoke nalini, glaring at him.

"Maa! It's hurts! What did you even eat for breakfast?" Winced advik dramatically, rubbing his head.

All of them chuckled at their banter.

"It's just that, We don't any important meetings right now. So we came home to spent some time with family members" Stated Rajvansh, glancing at samaira.

Samaira made a 'O' face listening to him.

All of them started eating quietly.

After few moments, Vijay spoke, grabbing everyone's attention, "Everyone tomorrow, We're going to shopping with the rathore's for wedding dresses, So everyone must join it" His tone serious yet gentle.

All of them exchanged glances and Ashok spoke, "Yes bhai. Rajvansh, Advik and samaira you guys join us, So that you can purchase outfits for haldi and all." His tone steady.

Samaira, Advik, Rajvansh nodded their heads in agreement.

"And also let's purchase, Jewelry for bride, which should be given from Groom's side. We've less time, We've to hurry up!" Added Mahima, her tone laced with concern.

"Yes, What didi said is true, The engagement is in two days! And we still didn't purchase the gifts and jewelry" Added nalini, her voice reflected mahima's tone.

"Don't worry ladies, We still have plenty of time, Let's talk with rathore's about this" Stated Vijay, observing their concern.

All of them nodded their heads at his words, and started eating quietly.

After sometime, All of them retreated to their respective rooms, after finishing their lunch.

Laying on the bed, samaira thought, "Now, I have face Aryan again tomorrow! I don't why god is playing games with me? I thought I'll never face him, but here it's total opposite."

A sigh escaped her lips thinking all this.

Thinking about something, Samaira pulled her phone out of the pocket and dialled kiara's number.

After two rings Kiara picked up.

"Hello! What's up dude!" Spoke kiara on the line.

"Hey babe! Are you coming for tomorrow's shopping?" Stated samaira, again lying on the bed.

"Yeah! Already Mahima aunty informed my parents about this! I'm coming with my parents!" Replied kiara, her tone casual.

"Ohh cool! Then pranav's family also must be joining us! I overheard my mother talking with pragati aunty!" Stated samaira, her tone playful.

Rolling her eyes, kiara replied, "Then what am I supposed to do about it? Should I dance?" Her tone laced with sarcasm.

"Of course you should!! But in rajvansh bhai's bharat!!" Retorted samaira, her tone playful.

With a sigh kiara exclaims,

"I know it!!" Her tone laced with annoyance.

With a smirk, kiara added, "Also dude! I guess Aryan will join us too! Cause, of course it's his sister's wedding shopping! Right?" A mischievous glint in her voice.

Samaira fell silent, and didn't say anything further.

Sensing her silence, Kiara spoke, "Hey dude, Speak something! I was just playing around! Don't get mad at me!"

"I'll die samaira, before I die, let me hear that sweet voice of yours" Her tone dramatic.

A smile crept into samaira's face, "Okay! Okay! Stop your drama! I'm not mad at you" Stated samaira, leaning on the headboard.

"Thanks ma'am, I'm glad to hear that!" Replied kiara, her tone playful.

"Whatever! Don't be late tomorrow! I wanna meet aadhya aunty as soon as possible! I've missed her so much" Exclaims samaira with her usual enthusiasm.

"Okay! Seems like my mother is looking for me! I'll call you later!" Stated kiara, her tone steady.

"Okay byee!" Saying this, samaira hung up the call.

Silence enveloped around her. The silence she used to be in, whenever she gets lost in thought.

The world seemed to fade, leaving her alone, Only her.

The silence around her doesn't seem scary but it brought peace.

Sometimes we get what we want in the silence, we've to just admire the silence that envelopes.

A sigh escaped from her lips, "Whatever happens! I don't care about it, I'll leave it to destiny." Saying this she closed her eyes for a brief moment.

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*At night*

Rathore's mansion:-

"Everyone, You remember tomorrow we're going to wedding shopping right? " Inquired veerendra, glancing at everyone present in the dining hall.

All of their gazes shifted towards veerendra, who is waiting for their reply.

"Yes bade papa, I'll join you guys since, I don't have important meetings tomorrow! But I don't know Aryan bhai!" Stated Dhruv, glancing at Aryan, who is eating peacefully, paying no attention to anyone around.

Hearing his words, Aryan shot a glare at him. Making his words stuck in his throat.

"Why are you glaring at him? Are you planning not to join us?" Questioned sobitha, glancing at Aryan. Her tone firm yet gentle.

Aryan's features softened, "Maa, I've a important meeting to attend tomorrow! I can't join! You all go ahead without me" Spoke Aryan, focusing back on his plate.

"Bhai! Please join us! Everyone are gonna join us! Even samaira's coming tomorrow!" Stated riya, Her tone pleasing.

Aryan stopped in his track, and thought, "Samaira is coming? I've got another chance to talk with her"

"It's okay riya beta, He says he have an important meeting right! Let him go! He'll join us later." Spoke mahendra softly, trying to convince riya.

Before anyone could say anything, Aryan spoke, "Okay since, you guys are requesting me! I'm joining you!" While trying to contain his excitement.

All of their brows furrowed at his sudden statement, "Didn't you say, you have a important meeting? Why sudden change of mind?" Questioned Dhruv, his eyes narrowed.

All of their gazes shifted towards Aryan, who is shooting sharp glares at Dhruv.

"Uhm- It's not important more than my sister. Anyhow, The meeting is not mandatory to attend" Stated Aryan, trying not to get caught.

Aryan's phone buzzed in his pocket, making him heave a sigh of relief.

"I'm done, Good night!" Saying this, Aryan marched towards his room.

All of them looked at his disappearing figure and exchanged confused glances.

"Whatever! He's coming with us! That's what we want!" Stated riya offering a wide smile.

After shutting the door tight, he settled on his bed while pulling out the phone out of his pocket.

"Hey! What took you so long to pick up a phone call?" Stated pranav, his tone laced with annoyance.

"Uhm- just like that" Replied Aryan, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Whatever! What are you doing?" Stated pranav, his tone casual.

"You called me to ask this?" Questioned Aryan, his tone laced with irritation.

"Um-No! I'm not coming to shopping tomorrow! I'm not interested in that bro! So, I called you to inform that!" Stated pranav, making a face.

With a smirk, Aryan spoke, "I heard kiara's coming too" His tone steady.

Pranav fell silent for a moment, and before Aryan could say anything further, pranav interrupts.

"I'm coming tomorrow! Of course! I have to shop for myself! Byee! Good night!! Have me in your dreams" *Muah* Saying this, pranav hung up the call while planting a kiss.

"This idiot" Stated Aryan glancing at the phone, while making a face.

Laying on the bed, he thought, "Tomorrow again, I can meet her"

A smile crept into his face.

After sometime, lost in thought, He drifted into slumber.

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That's it guys!!! Thanks for reading!! The chapter is a mess btw🤡 sorry I took time uploading this chapter🙏😭

Anyways! Stay tuned for next chapter!! Byeeee💗

-AuthorDaisy