Part 30 | Didn't see that coming

2 weeks post the accident

KARTIK

I was in my cabin staring at the busy world outside the window.

My laptop is left untouched for 2 days now. I haven't signed a single document, postponed all my meetings.

Basically for the past 2 days all I did was to step into the office, drink 7 cups of coffee, doing nothing but thinking and head back home.

And to mention, I miss the Coffee my wife makes!

Looking at the small globe sitting on my desk, I wonder how it would be, had the World been a cube instead of a sphere.

There would be corners to hide from things that hurt.

But again it's just deceptive for,

by cutting corners we would end up going in circles.

2 days ago,

" To What do I owe this visit, Mr. Oberoi? " Vinay Malhotra sat right in the opposite end of the huge conference table with his son, Raghav Malhotra who stood beside with a smirk on his face.

"Cut the crap Mr. Malhotra! I am not here for a chit chat. " Rage rushed through my veins.

" Ah Young blood! Impatient and curious. Take a seat Boy, The day has just began. " The old man, with salt and pepper hair that went along smoothly with his grey suit, commented.

" there's nothing to talk about. Your stupid games won't change my decision.

Oberoi industries will never have a tie up with your company ! "

I loosened the last two buttons of my suit and leaned on the table, my eyes boring into his without a flicker.

" and remember Mr. Malhotra,

You might be an impatient man,

But I am ruthless when it comes to my wife. Don't you dare! " I warned with a raised tone.

Giving an intimidating glare at Raghav, I turned to leave the room.

" Trust me boy" came the old man's voice compelling and firm, " you want to have this conversation. "

The door opened to reveal someone I least expected.

" Dad !? "

His eyes held guilt.

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I was having a conversation with Arjun and Rudra when My PA knocked at the door.

" Sir Mr. Raghav Malhotra wants to meet-" before Tina could finish her sentence, The arrogant ass came inside dismissing her from the scene.

" Isn't it a pleasant evening Mr. Oberoi? " Raghav pulled a chair and sat before me.

My unwavering gaze was fixed on him.

" By the way, I couldn't see your Wife around. How's Na- "

Rudra interrupted him sharply, " Don't you take her name with your filthy mouth. "

" Ah! " Raghav exclaimed, " sounds like she found a family. But see her poor fate, Family is never meant for her! "

I flared giving him a fearsome look, "What brings you here? " I asked in a dangerously low tone.

Raghav presented a document, " This document says that the tenders for the slum clearance project belonging to Oberoi Industries is transferred to Malhotra Builders. Sign these papers. "

Arjun looked bewildered, " That's a huge project worth more than 10 crore and we have already started the foundat-"

" You can have it. " I grabbed a pen.

" You got to be kidding me Kartik! " Arjun was clearly stunned.

" Arjun come on! Construction is just a branch of Oberoi's company, The CEO has more to offer us. " Raghav remarked.

" Not a big deal Arjun, it's just one project. Besides Mr. Malhotra must be fond of second hand projects, right Raghav? " I gave back.

" Watch your words Kartik! " I scoffed.

Placing the signed documents before him, " You can take it but Won't it be a disgrace to your dad." I pushed his buttons.

Foolish kiddo!

He stood up abruptly, " don't be high headed, the day we will be holding the powers of this company you are so proud of, won't be too long ! "

I snarled " you may leave my office now ! "

" I have one more thing for you, Mr. Oberoi. " He threw a folded legal document on my table.

" You have only one week to sign in these papers. " with a whistle he left the cabin.

Arjun tore the business papers that I had signed while Rudra unfolded the legal document and let out an audible curse.

" What does it say? " Arjun questioned.

" Divorce Notice " My brother spoke low.

I snapped in his direction, grabbing the awful piece of paper.

I clenched my fist crumbling the sides of the document, " In his dreams! "

I tore it into pieces, dumping it into the trash can.

" Kartik, we need to do something, this isn't right ! " I looked at Arjun.

" I don't know. "

He ruffled his hair in frustration.

" What do you even mean by that! We can't sit and wait for events to unfold."

" It means I DON'T KNOW ! Okay!! I am clueless and I-I don't know what to do."

" Bro, Relax. We need to-"

The intercom buzzed, " yes Tina. "

" Sir, The receptionist informed that Naira Ma'am is in the lobby waiting for you."

My eyes widened and horror filled in them.

Anyone leaving the building must cross the central lobby. I dashed out of my cabin like a maniac.

What if she cross path with Raghav !

Shit! No no no.

I pushed the elevator button continuously, " come on, come on!! Damn it! "

To add to my dismay the elevator was stuck in the ground floor.

" Screw this! " I cursed and scrambled through the stairs, skipping steps as I descended 14 floors to reach her the earliest.

My frightened heart was racing thinking the worst possibility. I looked around for her making my way towards the lobby hastily.

There she was going through the pages of a magazine with a bored look on her face. I took a deep breath, momentary relief washed over me.

Just as her eyes fell on me, she grinned and walked up to me. I rubbed my sweaty palms on the sides of my pant, adjusting my suit.

Her brows narrowed, " what's wrong?"

" N-nothing... It-it's just.. " she wiped the little water droplet off my forehead.

" You are sweating and panting. Did you take the stairs all way down!?? " She asked in disbelief.

I nodded absent minded, my eyes wandering left and right to see if Raghav was somewhere around.

" You are unbelievable kartik! Wait let me get you some water. " Scolding she went to fetch her handbag.

My phone pinned with a message from an unknown number.

Doesn't she look Gorgeously Hot in saree, specially red ! *Smirk*

See you Mr. Oberoi

~ RM

I clenched my jaw, roughly shoving my phone into the pocket.

Only if I wasn't this helpless I would have made your life a living hell Raghav Malhotra!

" Here, have it. " Naira handed me a bottle when I pulled her into my chest, dipping my face in the crook of her neck, inhaling her scent to calm my enraged senses.

Lavender.

" I missed you " she whispered.

Breaking the hug, I took her hands and stepped inside the elevator.

" How was your d- " I pinned her to a corner and cupped her face gently, fusing our lips for an urgent, much needed kiss.

Her handbag dropped to the floor of the closed elevator as she held my collars for support.

I savoured her like a hungry man, our tongues battled as I deepened the kiss.

We broke the kiss in need of air.

Resting my forehead against hers I said, " You can't f***ing imagine how much I missed you. "

Her face was flushed due to the after effects of the long heated kiss, which made me yearn to taste her again.

I groaned when the doors opened on the 14th floor. A soft giggle escaped her lips .

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" Arjun! Rudy! You guys are here. " She waved at them as we entered my cabin.

" Your girlfriend or should I say Fiance is pretty mad at you since you didn't pick up her calls for past 2 days.

That reminds me, Kartik even you didn't answer my calls. What's the thing with sending just a text message. " She glared at me with crossed arms.

Guess I didn't mention, Arjun proposed Aditi for marriage the night before Dhruv and Siya tied knot.

Soon after the wedding, that was 4 days back our family headed back home except for Naira and Aditi as they stayed back for a short trip to Siya's hometown for some post wedding ritual.

" Something unavoidable came up so they were held up busy all day. " Rudra made up an excuse. She nodded convinced.

"If you guys are done working for today, Arjun head back home she's waiting for you, and yes get her a kulfi! You know how cranky she becomes if she's hungry. "

" Yes madam! " Arjun laughed with Naira.

" I'll also leave then, I am hanging out with my friends tonight. It's been a while." Rudra spoke.

She looked at me, "Mr. Oberoi if your work is done, can we also head back home? "

" Of course baby. You go down, I'll just wind up and be there in 5 minutes. "

" Okay. " I pecked her cheek before she left.

I sighed and slumped back on the couch.

" She didn't see him, but he did. " I showed them the message.

" That bastard needs a f***ing lesson. " Rudra hissed.

" I don't feel this will end good. " I pressed my knuckles together.

" Bro.." Rudy pressed my shoulders.

" Kartik, We will find a way out okay." Arjun himself sounded uncertain.

" no one other than 3 of us have a clue about this. "

" We can't keep this as a secret forever! We have to do something about this." Rudra stressed.

" Do what huh !! " I raised my voice, "Sooner or later she will come to know that her husband's very own father is the man who had killed her parents !!!"

Silence enveloped the room.

Perhaps the only option is to accept the world is a sphere and that there's no way to escape pain.

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