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28. A good different

Harshan entered the living room and saw Rakshan and Aditi working on the decorations.

"Adi, I didn't think you will also be a workaholic like him." Harshan teased pointing at his brother who glared at him.

"He is not a workaholic!" Aditi remarked handing the curtains to Harshan to help her with it.

"Then what is he?" Harshan coaxed. Now, Rakshan was also eager to know the answer. He placed the foils on the table and moved towards them.

"Err...He is not addicted to his work. He is passionate towards his goals and sees work as a medium to achieve his goals. He does it for his self-satisfaction not because he is ought to do.... He loves his dreams and likes the path that leads to his dreams. Above all, if he is a workaholic, he would have been in the room working on his laptop not standing here helping me out." Aditi clarified confidently.

She knew how much his work demanded him but she had seen the difference in him. He enjoyed his work at the same time took time for himself and others. Despite having a jammed work schedule, he took out time for this vacation, Matheran trip and he was there with them in every moments. At the same time was also focused with his work.

Rakshan beamed listening to her words and acknowledged her with a smile. He knew he was not a workaholic. He too enjoyed his life. Might be he didn't show his enjoyment aloud but he had his own share of enjoyment. A small stroll in the roads or listening to the tales of his grandfather or doing his own laundry or taking his mother to the temple or making shadow puppets with Aditi, he enjoyed those moments. People often mistook him to be a workaholic but seeing someone calling him not a work driven but a goal driven person brought a satisfaction to his heart.

"Adi, I think I have to rephrase the word for your Mr Fireball." Harshan chirped setting the light pink curtain in the rod.

Rakshan and Aditi's mind clicked at the word 'your Mr Fireball'.

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By one in the midnight, Rakshan and Aditi were successful in troubleshooting the defects and the board was ready for tomorrow's meeting. Both were pleased with the work they had done.

"You can come with me tomorrow." Rakshan suggested with hopeful eyes though he knew her reply beforehand.

"Sorry Mr Fireball. Tomorrow is the anniversary and I have to supervise things. I have asked Rachu di to drop you at the office." Aditi trailed. It was his project and she felt it wasn't right to be a part of it. She had helped him because she wanted to and not for other reasons. Rakshan gave her an understanding smile.

"Shall we go for a walk in the lawn." He asked a tad bit in excitement.

"Rakshan, I'm tired. Tomorrow its a big day for you . You should get some sleep." Aditi reasoned. Rakshan gave her a small nod but for some reason he felt she was pushing him away from her. Earlier, while working she completed her work fast and now she was saying a no, for a walk. Quite unusual of her.

"Good night!" Aditi uttered and exited the room without listening to his reply.

******

After wishing and gifting her grandparents on their anniversary, Aditi excitedly squinted to Rakshan's room. She saw Rakshan dressed in his formal white shirt and black trouser, holding a file in his hand as he opened the door.

"Good morning Mr Fireball!" Aditi beamed entering the room.

"Good morning to you too!" Rakshan greeted as he closed the file and placed it beside his open laptop. He was glad to see her after last night's terse actions.