A Tale Of Schemes... #1,#2,#3

Chapter 12

*Shrishti Pov*

After the weekend, I messaged Prathap asking whether Anny forgave him or not but his response was negative and mentioned that she is staying at Vikranth's house.

I closed my eyes leaning back and opened them to stare at the contract I don't want to choose. I don't want to do the contracts involved in me working for someone else and also where I need to be involved with business people.

However, these two days I have gone mad while thinking about so many things. From Vikranth's contract to my past behavior with Kanika to the mess that happened to Anny because of my phone call.

I don't know whether I can control my thoughts by myself without sharing them with someone but right now I don't want to talk to anyone and just want to stay away from everyone.

I just... just hurt them... I hurt them too much with every single action of mine. I sighed before opening the contract and signed it.

"I am joining the tour." I called him to let him know before cutting the call to ignore his gratitude.

I glanced at the time and it's already evening. I heard from Prathap that she bought a new house and is busy shopping. They must have returned by now, right?

I called Jenny inside before mentioning the tour and she looked happy as this will really help us to get more future contracts and also for the reputation.

"When will you leave?" she asked checking the contract.

"Tonight!" I replied standing up.

"Tonight? You can go tomorrow, right?" she asked frowning.

"I don't want to spend another night with all these thoughts." I replied and she gave a confused look hearing those words.

"Don't worry! I already checked the schedule and the contract we have right now can be handled by you. We can stay in contact by phone. I am sorry about the thing that I already left you to deal alone for two weeks and I am leaving again." I apologized but she shook her head.

"We all took leaves earlier but you never took them. And this time you are going for this company even though you are not comfortable." She pointed out.

I chose it not for the company but for my selfish reasons to keep myself busy from thinking about so many things.

"I need to go and pack. Please book a ticket for me and give me a few hour's time." I said before walking out.

Before leaving I need to do something to at least letting go of a bit of guilt. The moment I reached Vikranth's place, I don't want to step inside.

I still remember what happened the other day and my slap to his face and crying in front of them. I closed my eyes while standing alone before finally taking a step inside only to meet two people whom I want to run away from.

When Prathap asked me what am I doing here, I asked him return regarding the whereabouts of Kanika and Anny but when he replied them being not at home right now and will return soon made me wish I should have called them first before coming here.

After Kanika returned alone within a few minutes and mentioned that Anny is already arranging her things at her place right now, made me sigh but I sat down after she sat down without saying anything else even after Prathap and I mentioned that we want to meet her.

"Take me there too. I will not disturb anyone but will leave after apologizing to her." I requested making Prathap and Kanika look at me.

"She doesn't blame you." Kanika said but I shook my head.