Song of the chapter: Jane kyun log pyar krte hai
Singer: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
Movie: Dil Chahta hai
Adrita's POV
I am brimming with energy. Yesterday was beautiful but the excitement I had for today is unexplainable. Even though I slept a little late yesterday night I was up the moment the first ray of sunshine hit my room's windows. Took my sweet time to dress up and here I am; working on a project or more like glancing at my watch every two minutes.
Two hours till lunch. I wish I could sleep through them but unfortunately, my work didn't agree.
After two long hours of anticipation, my alarm went off and I make my way toward the marketing department. The two minutes elevator ride feels aggravating. What if he was just doing this because I am his employer's daughter? What if he is doing this just because he wants to secure his job position?
But who cares? I should feel good that I have so much influence that no one dares to reject me.
There is no reason to be upset.
With a ding, the elevator's door opens and I step out in the midst of chaos. People running here and there with dozens of files in their hands, the ringing of telephones echoing throughout the office space. I glance down at my watch to ensure it is lunchtime and not crazy work hours.
Swirling around in response to the tap on my shoulders I come face to face with a tired-looking Anirudh. Before I could ask him about his health he mumbles while rubbing his eyes.
"Can we postpone our lunch? I am not feeling well."
I try my best to hide my disappointment.
I shouldn't feel upset just because he can't go out with me? He is ill. Don't be so gloomy, Adrita.
Disappointed in me I smile at him and tell him that it is completely fine, advising him to take some rest.
Anirudh's POV
A tinge of guilt surfaces within me as I watch her retreating toward the elevator. I shake my head realising how stupid I sound. She didn't even look a tad bit upset. And why would she?
"Woah, dude! After the boss's daughter?" Rohan, my friend and colleague, exclaimed stupidly.
"Shut it!"
"No bro, there is something. Speak."
"It's nothing, ok! I just asked her out for lunch and before you utter any nonsense, it was only because I was intrigued by her exuberant nature so I just wanted to see what's the deal with her. Honestly, she seems fake."
"So? Is she a project or what?"
What is it with him! And what the heck does he mean by a project?
I shouldn't have asked her out for lunch. And that too because I was intrigued by her exuberant nature? The least I could do is not drag her respect down.
"No. Don't you dare utter a word about this to anyone."
He shakes his head, nonetheless leaves me alone.
What was I even thinking when I asked her out to lunch? It is such a stupid idea. To heck with her intriguing nature.
I will just take her out for lunch and then it's done.
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Days flew by and I had almost forgotten about my promise until today. While walking away from the VP's cabin I discover her lying on the office floor with a crazy smile intact on her face as she waves at me.
I crouch down to her level and raise my eyebrows at her. I vocalise my confusion as to why she was sitting on the floor like a kitten.
She blinks, once, twice, thrice and before she could blink for the fourth time I shook her shoulders trying to bring her back to the real world.
"Oh hi, you look nice." And I was taken aback. That wasn't really what I had expected her to say.
"You look nice too but what are you doing here? And why are you sitting on the floor?"
If I wasn't wrong, the colour of her cheeks had taken a pinkish tone. Did I embarrass her?
She stands abruptly and brushes her hands on her dress. I straighten up too and wait for her to say something.
"Uhh, actually I tripped over and I had liked to believe that no one saw me but then I saw you and woosh frozen."
I couldn't help but chuckle which in return made her chuckle too. And no matter how much it hurts to say; it was quite a sweet chuckle.
Huddling some courage, I finally ask, "Would you like to grab our pending lunch?"
"Um sure? I mean..yeah." She replies sweetly with her signature radiant smile.
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Author's note:
Some words for our characters over here?