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

Chapter 13

*Shrishti Pov*

"I will take my leave then. I note down everything that I could which will help with the last day of the event." I said passing the file in my hands while he frowned looking at me.

"We will be congratulating everyone who made this whole event possible. Why are you going at this point after doing the work?" he asked but I shook my head.

Do I want the recognition? Of course! But will I be happy to stay for an extra day and something happens in the meantime? No!

I already have enough regrets and I don't want to add anything to it. And hearing his voice yesterday night... I am scared right now and can't feel relief unless I go and meet Grandma.

Adding to that, he is my friend and he called me in need. If I don't go, how can I be a good friend? I sighed turning around to leave but called Jenny asking her to manage the company for a few more days.

"How long?" she asked in a casual tone.

How long? What can I say to those words? I am not going for a good event or anything that will have a happy ending.

I can understand that it is serious this time and how can I keep any time limit. I don't even want to voice out how long it will take until I can return.

"I don't know! But don't worry as I will be working on our new branch from here. I will finalize everything and let you know." I assured her but she didn't say anything to those words.

"It's okay! There is no rush and I hope everything is fine." Her words confused me but I guess she felt the difference in my tone.

"Me too!" I whispered cutting the call and sat in the cab as I am on my way to the airport.

It already took me until evening to settle everything with other members and finally leave the place as I can't just leave on spot. I hope I am not too late though as it will be the night when I reach the hospital.

I stared at the group chat with my friends and typed the words that I will return later than I mentioned but deleted the words.

Why am I messaging them? It's not like they ever message like me if they go out for any kind of business trip and return later than they say before leaving.

I am the only one who is nosy about their moments and as I decided to not be like that anymore, it is better if I don't message these details. If they ask, then I will tell them.

But will they? I thought staring outside remembering that they even forgot my birthday. I shook my head to clear my thoughts and concentrated on the journey but messaged Nitish that I will be there within a few hours.

"Dad! I am going to another place for small work. I will be late and don't wait for me." I informed Dad while waiting for the announcement to board the plane.

"Your work-related?" he asked casually and I closed my eyes hearing that question.

Maybe I should have just messaged him instead of calling him but I called him two days back saying we will have dinner this weekend at his favorite hotel on the spur of moment while missing him.

"No! I am going to meet a friend and have work too at that place." I replied and he paused hearing those words.

"Friend? What friend do you have there that I don't know about?" he asked and I groaned before sighing.

"Dad! I am past the age of sharing everything with you. I have friends you don't know about. Okay! I need to board the plane. I will keep in touch." Saying that I cut the call and I didn't lie as they really announced to board the plane.