chapter 14

14. Always inform me before leaving.....At Mehra ResidenceSukh's POV:Sukh was getting ready for office while talking to herself...Jaldi Karo Sukh warna aaj toh pakka Dracula Boss ka nashta ban jaogi but koi nahi aaj toh Shivalik hai saath mein bus ki tension nahi hai (be quick Sukh , else you will be the breakfast of your Dracula boss, don't t worry Shivalik is with you today no tension of bus) , I can enjoy my breakfast and take my time to get ready......        Her phone beeps and she finds around 25 messages and 20 missed call from DhruvIn the hussle and happiness of last night she forgot to inform Dhruv that everything is fine at her place...,she mentally cursed herself and called himOn the first ring Dhruv attends the call but before he could say anything Sukh blurted out "Dhruvji I am extremely Sorry trust me I just saw your messages humara phone pehle Roohi ke pass that kyuki woh apna project prepare Kar rahi thi uske baad charging pe ( my phone was with Roohi as she was preparing her projects and then was on charging)You must have been worried about last day's incident.....please don't stress out Kal koi urgency nahi thi Roohi ka prank tha (there was no urgency last day it was Roohi's prank).." all at one go....Dhruv was unable to make out most of her sentences so he said Sukh hold on wait it's not me but you who is stressing out.... now one thing at a time...I called you for knowing your well being, I trust you my precious friend and I don't want any explanations,ofcourse I was worried last night but as you said there was no urgency and everything is fine so I am fine..and the last thing I am not angry with you so you don't need to apologise....A smile pepped on Sukh's face and she said I received a gift last day...I want to show you that....Dhruv said great news we can go party...Sukh said I don't wanna party alone I had great time with my family last night...Dhruv nagged that's why you forgot about me ....Sukh replied sadly, I didn't forgot you but I thought I am not that worthy to my boss.....Dhruv replied I am your friend Sukh, though we were never friends before and after all I did I don't deserve your friendship either but trust me I am extremely Sorry for ......Sukh cut him off saying Friends never say Sorry...at which Dhruv completed her sentence and Thank you they both laughed together and she said Ok Sir, sorry I mean Dhruvji see you in the office I should leave now or I will be late.... they both bid each other byes and disconnected the callSukh was about to leave when she heard a loud scream from Roohi's room...the whole family ran towards the place and saw Roohi jumping up and down on the bed and couch holding a piece of Paper she was shouting at the top of her lungs....Sukh's Mother Shashi scolded her saying stop jumping you made us all worried why are you shouting so loudly...on which she makes pout and says no one loves me everyone scolds me always, there is no benefit in being the youngest member of the family...Sukh consoles Roohi saying Ofcourse there are benefits of being the youngest member of the family, you are always loved by everyone now tell us why were you shouting we all were worried, hearing a scream from you...Roohi said Sorry I was just excited actually today I got an confirmation that I am selected for the quarter final round of National Science Quiz Competition .....hearing her everyone's face brighten with happiness they all blessed her and gave her Good WishesSukh was hugging Roohi when she saw the time at the wall clock and realized she is late for work she went back to her room took her bag and looked at her for one last time....        she was glowing with happiness today she had a good start of the day and is very happy for her sister...At Malhotra Industries head office:Rishabh's POV:Rishabh is pacing around the office floor of executives ,he wanted to have a conversation with Sukh and now he is being restless....        It's almost 5mins since the office commenced and she is not here yet.... Despite being unethical she is indisciplined too... She is late for work and this is not acceptable....Sukh reaches the basement of the office 5 minutes late and was hurring towards the elevator ....she heard someone calling her name and found the person to be Dhruv...They both greeted each other Good Morning.... and Dhruv asked her what was the gift she was talking about....She showed him her Scooty and was upto introducing it ... it's name is ....Dhruv cut her off and said finally you have Shivalik on your side...Sukh was surprised and  said how come you know about my Scooty's name....Dhruv replied I know you use to give name to you things,...and most of them were on Lord Shiva so I just guessed the name,  Sukh smiled and said nice guess...Sukh shoved her hands to her Scooty and said ...So let me introduce you to Shivalik....Dhruv says it's my pleasure and they both smiled together....Sukh realised she is really getting late so excused herself from Dhruv saying I am really late Dhruvji I got to go now we will continue with our conversation later....Dhruv says Ok but why do you call me Dhruvji when I call you Sukh ... She replied him saying because you are my boss and left the place...A smile appeared on Dhruv's face and he too leaves for his departmental blockSukh settles to her desk and Rishabh appears there...She greets him with Good Morning while he greets her with his bitter words....         You are on time Ms. Mehra it's just that the watch is early by 10 minutes..Sukh out of her nervousness bites her nails and said Sir I am Sorry actually I was stuck in traffic on which he snapped her saying.. your execuses are very good but are not excusable in our office do you get that!!!!!        Sukh bites her lower lips and shifts her gaze up to face him , she replied I am Sorry Sir it will never happen again ..... Rishabh moves towards his cabin but turns back and says do you have any justification why you left without informing anyone last daySukh replied him Sir it's not that ,I informed Ms. Lavanya before leaving and left a note at your desk I wanted to wait but you were stuck in the conference and there was a urgency so I had to leave ....he glanced at Lavanya and she abruptly refused and said No Sir Ms. Mehra is lying I must have informed you about the matter if I knew it from beforeSukh cut her off saying Ms.Lavanya try to remind yourself you were out of the conference room when I came to you .....He shouted again in frustration and said Ms Mehra I didn't received any letter note from you and you must have forgot about informing her too, so stop lying I hate liars ,except your fault....Sukh was frighten at this and held her dupatta (veil ) tightlyHe took a step closer to her on which she moved back he looked around to find some staff looking at them so he stopped on his tracks and said Always inform me before leaving you don't need to leave message to others and if I am unavailable wait for me to come.....Sukh nodded her head in response....For now Ms Mehra hold this file and complete it within today....        Sukh stranded her trembling hands out and he saw them, he looked up to face her and found fear evident in her eyes ,which are holding tears which are about to fall...Rishabh's heart melt at this and he dashed to his cabin without glancing her...Sukh look around her and found everyone staring at her she felt being disgraced but settled at her desk and started working on the project back of the mind she was thinking I was late by only 10 minutes still he shouted upon me and Lavanya how can she refuse that I informed her...I think I should talk to her.....Rishabh's POV:Rishabh has been restless since the whole day.... First he wanted a conversation with Sukh then after the incident he was guilty upon his behavior he thinks to himself , I must not have shouted upon her infront of everyone she was so sad, but she didn't informed me about her departure she even oied to me and blaming Lavanya that was not excusable....Lavanya has been my college friend and I feel I can trust her, though she not a valuable asset but she doesn't seems to be bad at heart, she never retreats me ..... and atleast she is trying to be perfect... where Sukh on the other hand is so indesciplinedShrugging his thoughts away he started working upon a file..Three hours later....Rishabh is in his cabin and working upon an important project, the company is trying to make beverage drinks and no one has any effective idea he was thinking of holding a meeting with the staff members so that he can get some new and creative ideas...Just when he was thinking about being effectively creative the floral stickers  decorations on Sukh's table crossed his mind then he reminded of her face, her  brown eyes with strokes of golden which held do much pain today because of him.....Out of frustration he closed the files and went to his cabin's large glass windows which give a perfect view of Delhi .... he was lost in thoughts , for him this was the first time someone effected his heart and this feelings irks him....Sukh almost completed the work assigned to her and just when she was about to attach final draft to it Lavanya came out of nowhere and assigned her with more files saying Rishabh Sir said this files are important and you should work upon them tooSukh goes through the files and found that they are of accounts department and rest are of  schedule and time management while some were of meetings and presentations ..... They all are a Secretary's job and Sukh is not legible to do it she said her Ms. Lavanya Completing this files are not a part of my job I am not supposed to do itLavanya smiled evilly at this  and said Ohh then Ms. Mehra is going to confirm this to Rishabh... and you know what will I do, I will say no Rishabh she is lying and like today he will not believe you.... no one is going to beleive you ... remember one thing he has been my college friend and he will trust me no matter what, so do the work assisted to you; and left the placeSukh felt helpless and started working on the files she even skipped her meal in order to complete all those works assigned to her and forgot about her own file....At around 6:30 in the evening Sukh was done with all her work and a small smile pepped her face... Lavanya came and took the files from her and showed them proudly to Rishabh.... it's been three months since Lavanya is working in Malhotra Industries but today for the first time  Rishabh was happy with her work rather Sukh's work , he complemented her saying good work Lavanya impressive ...your work standard is increasing too , I am happy with your work....Suddenly he dashed out of his cabin and went to Sukh's desk he saw her working on the file which was assigned to her today morning ,the sight before him gave him a shock he thought to himself she is not done with it yet, what all with her speed and accuracy which she showed last day she is being diplomatic and I am not here to bear with her tantrums...His eyes shot red out of anger and he yelled Ms Mehra!!!!!! in a loud voice making everyone stare at them....______________________________________Now will Rishabh fire Sukh without even knowing about her innocence??????....Is this story going to have a not so happy ending...will they ever try to understand each other and what if he comes across his mistake ...... Or will Sukh retreat him back...Let's find out in the next chapter..  So guys we are at the end of this chapter hope you guys  like it......Don't forget to vote and comment on the story and it's favorite part of yours....See you all in the next chapter update till then Smile 😊😊😁 and spread happiness as much as you can....    Â